Proposed rule published on Oct. 21 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Anthropomorphic Test Devices; Hybrid III 6-Year-Old Child Test Dummy.

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. 21

Title
Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and Transport Canada's Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Anthropomorphic Test Devices; Hybrid III 6-Year-Old Child Test Dummy
Track Safety Standards; Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)
Technical Report on Fatalities in Frontal Crashes Despite Seat Belts and Air Bags
Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Property at the Punxsutawney Municipal Airport, Punxsutawney, PA
Notice of Request for Approval To Continue To Collect New Information: Confidential Close Call Reporting System
Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis-Lease and Operation Exemption-Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending October 3, 2009