Transportation Department publishes rule on Aug. 8

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Safety Zone Regulations; Astoria Regatta Fireworks Display, Columbia River, Astoria OR.

The Department handles nearly all infrastructure crisscrossing the country. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department should be privatized to save money, reduce congestion and spur innovation.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Transportation Department on Aug. 8

Title
Safety Zone: Albany Bicentennial Fireworks, Hudson River, Troy, NY
Safety Zone: Delaware Bay, Delaware River
Safety Zone Regulations; Thunder '97 Sprint Boat Race, Columbia River, Richland, WA
Safety Zone Regulations; Astoria Regatta Fireworks Display, Columbia River, Astoria OR
Safety Zones, Security Zones, and Special Local Regulations
Selection and Installation of Grade Crossing Warning Systems; Termination of Rulemaking
Track Safety Standards
Rail Service Continuation Subsidy Standards
Research and Development Programs Meeting
Notice of Application for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart Q During the Week Ending August 1, 1997
National Boating Safety Activities: Funding for National Nonprofit Public Service Organizations
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed During the Week of August 1, 1997