Transportation Department publishes rule on Feb. 29

The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on Feb. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Positive Train Control Systems.

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 Feb. 29

Title
Positive Train Control Systems
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 757-200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01529SE or STC ST02278SE
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
Award Management Requirements: Proposed Circular
Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors