Proposed rule published by Transportation Department on July 18

The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on July 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Pipeline Safety: Update of Regulatory References to Technical Standards.

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 July 18

Title
Pipeline Safety: Update of Regulatory References to Technical Standards
Digital Flight Data Recorder Requirements
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Mid-Michigan Railroad, Inc.-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in Kent County, MI
DOT Chemical, Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending July 1, 2005
Notice of Request for Extension of a Previously Approved Collection
Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received