Transportation Department publishes rule on March 21

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

The rule is focused on National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Pavement Condition for the National Highway Performance Program and Bridge Condition for the National Highway Performance Program; National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Freight Movement on the Interstate System, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program.

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 March 21

Title
National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Pavement Condition for the National Highway Performance Program and Bridge Condition for the National Highway Performance Program; National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Freight Movement on the Interstate System, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
Reporting of Data for Mishandled Baggage and Wheelchairs and Scooters Transported in Aircraft Cargo Compartments; Extension of Compliance Date
Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Tripoli (HLLL) Flight Information Region (FIR)
Office Relocation
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Hazardous Materials: Volatility of Unrefined Petroleum Products and Class 3 Materials
Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
System Safety Program
Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
Agency Information Collection Activities; Approval of a New Information Collection Request: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Skills Testing Delays
Hours of Service of Drivers: American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA); Application for Exemption