Rule published by Transportation Department on Nov. 19

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Hours of Service of Drivers.

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 Nov. 19

Title
Hours of Service of Drivers
Parachute Equipment and Packing
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending October 24, 2008
Congestion Management Rules for John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport
Announcement of Renewal of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Charter; Request for Nominations
Use of Advanced Information Technologies To Monitor Compliance With Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
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 October 24, 2008