What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 5?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Application for Modification of Special Permit.

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 Jan. 5

Title
National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Pavement Condition for the National Highway Performance Program and Bridge Condition for the National Highway Performance Program
Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments
Carriage of Musical Instruments
Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
Notice of Application for Modification of Special Permit