Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on Oct. 17

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Hazardous Materials Pilot Ticketing Program; Extension of Comment Period.

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. 17

Title
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Noise Certification IssuesRevised Task
Proposed Closure of Coast Guard Facilities on Governors Island, New York, and Relocation of Coast Guard Facilities; Finding of No Significant Impact
Proposed Consolidation of U.S. Coast Guard Training Centers; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Unescorted Access Privilege
Aviation Security Advisory Committee; Meeting
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Noise Certification IssuesRevised Task
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Noise Certification IssuesRevised Task
Hazardous Materials Pilot Ticketing Program; Extension of Comment Period
Vessel Identification System
Adequacy of Barge and Tug Navigation Lights
Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mammoth Lakes, CA