Transportation Department publishes rule on Jan. 20

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines.

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 Jan. 20

Title
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
General Motors North America, Inc.; Grant of Application for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Environmental Impact Statement: Dallas and Ellis Counties, Texas
Modification of Class E Airspace; Anthony, KS
Modification of Class E Airspace; Iowa Falls, IA
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company-Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption-Union Pacific Railroad Company