Notice published by Transportation Department on Jan. 7

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Petition for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and System Certification of the Electronic Train Management System.

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. 7

Title
Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards (RRR)
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Helicopters
Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received
Public Availability of the Department of Transportation FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory
Petition for Positive Train Control Safety Plan Approval and System Certification of the Electronic Train Management System
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received
Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel ANAA B; Invitation for Public Comments