What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 14?

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Draft Environmental Assessment for Rulemaking To Establish Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.

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. 14

Title
Draft Environmental Assessment for Rulemaking To Establish Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines and Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines
Proposed Modification of Class B Airspace; Las Vegas, NV
Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines
BNSF Railway Company-Lease Exemption-Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee
Update to NEPA Implementing Procedures
Hours of Service of Drivers: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); Application for Exemption
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits