What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 20?

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

The proposed rule is focused on Airworthiness Directives; NARCO Avionics Inc. AT150 Transponders.

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 Feb. 20

Title
Airworthiness Directives; NARCO Avionics Inc. AT150 Transponders
Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category Airplanes Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce RB211 Series Turbofan Engines
Environmental Impact Statement: Bronx County, NY
Harmonization Initiatives
Merchant Mariners' Documents: Forms and Procedures for Renewals and Issuances
Towing Safety Advisory Committee
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget (OMB): OMB Control Numbers 2115-0586, 2115-0053, 2115-0025, and 2115-0007