Proposed rule published by Transportation Department on April 19

The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents.

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 April 19

Title
Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, and -800 Series Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; CENTRAIR 101 Series Gliders
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B, -200C, -200F, and -400F Series Airplanes
Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Steam Locomotives