Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on Sept. 24

The US Transportation Department published a six page proposed rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to “Persons Who Offer” Hazardous Materials for Transportation in Commerce.

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 Sept. 24

Title
Modification Class E Airspace; Burwell, NE
Modification of Class E Airspace; St. Francis, KS
Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236
Public Notice for Waiver of Aeronautical Land-Use Assurance: Chandler Field, Alexandria, MN
Office of the Secretary; Application of Delta Air Lines, Inc. for Exemption from 14 CFR 212.3 Permitting Limited Waiver of Advance Charter Payment
Modification of Class D Airspace; and Modification of Class E Airspace; Salina, KS
Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to “Persons Who Offer” Hazardous Materials for Transportation in Commerce