Proposed rule published on Aug. 28 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Algiers Alternate Route, Louisiana.

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 Aug. 28

Title
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes
Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Algiers Alternate Route, Louisiana
Fire Protection Measures for Towing Vessels
Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Red River, LA
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model EC120B Helicopters
Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Tickfaw River, LA
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105 C-2, BO-105 CB-2, BO-105 CB-4, BO-105S, BO-105 CS-2, BO-105 CBS-2, BO-105 CBS-4, and BO-105LS A-1 Helicopters
Modification of Class E Airspace; Dickinson, ND
Decision That Nonconforming 1993-1994 Volkswagen EuroVan Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation
Environmental Impact Statement; Nobles County, Minnesota
Marine Transport Corporation; Notice of Application for Written Permission for Temporary Transfer to the Coastwise Trade
North American Free Trade Agreement's Land Transportation Standards Subcommittee and Transportation Consultative Group: Annual Plenary Session