Transportation Department publishes notice on Dec. 28

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Kettle Falls International Railway, LLC-Acquisition Exemption-The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company.

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 Dec. 28

Title
Fuel Economy Standards-Credits and Fines-Rights and Responsibilities of Manufacturers in the Context of Changes in Corporate Relationships
Airworthiness Directives; CFM International (CFMI) CFM56-5, -5A, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes
Patrick D. Broe and OmniTRAX, Inc.-Continuance in Control Exemption-Kettle Falls International Railway, LLC
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 December 10, 2004
Section 222 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999; Clarification of Agency Policy Statement
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending December 10, 2004
Kettle Falls International Railway, LLC-Acquisition Exemption-The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company