Rule published by Transportation Department on Oct. 3

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties to the Chief Information Officer; Miscellaneous Changes, Office of the Secretary.

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 Oct. 3

Title
East Penn Railways, Inc.; Lease and Operation Exemption; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company; Trackage Rights Exemption; Union Pacific Railroad Company and Southern Pacific Transportation Company
Notice of Application for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart Q During the Week Ending September 26, 1997
Notice of Extension of Comment Period and Additional Public Hearings
Supplement to the Environmental Impact Statement: Gibson, Daviess, Greene, Monroe, Pike, Warrick Counties
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed During the Week Ending September 26, 1997
Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties to the Chief Information Officer; Miscellaneous Changes, Office of the Secretary
Security Zone Regulations: New London Harbor, CT