What did Transportation Department publish on Oct. 23?

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments.

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 Oct. 23

Title
Special Conditions: Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes; Overhead Crew Rest Compartments
Regulations Governing Fees for Services Performed in Connection With Licensing and Related Services-Policy Statement
Designation of Dromedary Equipped Truck Tractor-Semitrailers as Specialized Equipment
Security Zones; Captain of the Port Chicago Zone, Lake Michigan
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL
Safety Zone; M/V ROY A. JODREY Shipwreck, Wellesley Island, NY
Anchorage Grounds and Safety Zone; Delaware Bay and River
Amendment Class D Airspace; Huntington, WV
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments
Airworthiness Directives; Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG Water Boilers, Coffee Makers, and Beverage Makers
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines
Security Zone; Port Valdez and Valdez Narrows, Valdez, AK
Guardian Industries Corporation; Grant of Application for Decision for Determination of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Minnesota Prairie Line, Inc.-Modified Rail Certificate
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual List of Certifications and Assurances for Federal Transit Administration Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Notice of Intent To Rule on Application 02-06-U-00-BLI To Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) at Bellingham International Airport, Submitted by the Port of Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport, Bellingham, WA
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements
RTCA Special Committee 172: future Air-Ground Communications in the Very High Frequency (VHF) Aeronautical Data Band (118-137 MHz)
Notice of Intent