News
Georgia DOT’s HERO Program Resumes Full Service Today (Capitol Beat News Service)
VDOT sets public meetings for 2025 I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (VDOT news release)
VTrans is now accepting grant applications for its Municipal Park and Ride Grant Program (VTrans news release)
Michigan DOT Career Fest returns for second year, expands with help from Lansing Community College (Michigan DOT news release)
Commissioners Daniel Maffei and Max Vekich Visit Philadelphia Maritime Infrastructure Sites (Federal Maritime Commission)
US cities got better for biking: 2025 report (Smart Cities Dive)
Maryland DOT using survey, virtual meetings to gather public input on pedestrian and bicyclist needs (Maryland DOT news release)
Federal Register Information
Rules
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc.) Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX)
Notices
Notice of Agreements Filed
Renewal of Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Requested; Marine Terminal Operators; Service Contracts, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers
Phillip Marciano LLC, Complainant v. US Cargo Services Inc., Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment
Notices
Proposed Revisions to DataQs Requirements for MCSAP Grant Funding
Commercial Driver's License: Massachusetts Department of State Police; Application for Exemption
Hours of Service: Protein Transport of Indiana, L.L.C.; Application for Exemption
Hours of Service: National Propane Gas Association; Application for Exemption
Application for Employment: CloudTrucks, LLC., Application for Exemption
Inspection, Repair and Maintenance; Inspector Qualifications; Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Application for Renewal of Exemption
Proposed Rules
Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses
Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors
Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers
Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers
Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements
Permitting Use of Virtual Simulation for Periodic Refresher Training on Brake Systems
Amendments to Brake System Maintenance and Inspection Requirements
Expanding Certain Locomotive Wheel Set Diameter Variations
Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations
Retiring Form FRA F 6180.107 and Form FRA F 6180.150
Prosecutorial Discretion of Enforcement Attorneys
Regulatory Relief To Allow Speeds Up to 45 MPH for Non-Traversable Curbs
Enhancing Railroad Discretion in Sounding Locomotive Horns at Passenger Stations
Regulatory Relief From Locomotive Horn Sounding Pattern at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Removing Stenciling Requirement for Freight Cars Used for Tourist, Historic, Excursion, Educational, Recreational, or Private Purposes and Not Interchanged
Regulatory Relief for End of Car Cushioning Units
Repealing Special Approval Requirement for Freight Cars More Than 50 Years Old
Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements
Removal of Unnecessary and Outdated Paperwork Reduction Act References
Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings
Rules
Administrative Updates to the Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's System Safety Program Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's System Safety Program Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Risk Reduction Program Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Critical Incident Stress Plans Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Communications Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards Regulations
Repealing a Redundant Reporting Requirement
Administrative Updates to the Signal Systems Reporting Requirements Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Bridge Safety Standards Regulations
Administrative Updates to the United States Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail Operations Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, and Acquisitions of Control Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Passenger Train Employee Hours of Service; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Sleeping Quarters Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification, and Investigations Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Special Notice and Emergency Order Procedures: Railroad Track, Locomotive, and Equipment
Administrative Updates to the Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Rules of Practice
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's State Safety Participation Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Track Safety Standards
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Workplace Safety Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Operating Practices Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Federal Railroad Administration's Control of Alcohol and Drug Use Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Rear End Marking Device-Passenger, Commuter and Freight Trains Regulations
Updating the Definition of Person
Administrative Updates to the Safety Glazing Standards Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Occupational Safety and Health in the Locomotive Cab Regulations
Modernizing Dispatcher's Record of Train Movements
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Railroad Safety Appliance Standards Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Grade Crossing Safety Regulations
Administrative Updates to the Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a Discontinuance or Material Modification of a Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Part 236 Regulations
Proposed Rules
Emergency Relief Program
Project Management Oversight
Private Investment Project Procedures
Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection
Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program
Transit Worker Hours of Service and Fatigue Risk Management; Withdrawal
Rules
Organization, Functions, and Procedures
Charter Service
School Bus Operations
Transportation for Elderly and Handicapped Persons
Major Capital Investment Projects
Transit Asset Management
Proposed Rules
Deregulatory-American Fisheries Act Program Update; Simplifying the Application Process
Deregulatory-Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process
Deregulatory-Seamen's Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation
Deregulatory-Seamen's Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation
Rules
Rescinding Regulations Providing Terms for Agency Agreements
Rescinding Regulations Regarding Priority and Allocation Rules and Port Utilization
Deregulatory-Revision; Agency Agreements and Appointment of Agents
Proposed Rules
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Costs to Domestic Shippers and Carriers of Limited Quantities
Pipeline Safety: Exception for In-Plant Piping Systems
Pipeline Safety: Atmospheric Corrosion Reassessment for Pipeline Replacements
Pipeline Safety: Harmonize Class Location Change Pressure Test Requirements With Subpart J Pressure Test Requirements
Pipeline Safety: Codify Enforcement Discretion on Incidental Gathering Lines
Pipeline Safety: Codify Enforcement Discretion on Incidental Gathering Lines
Pipeline Safety: Eliminating Burdensome and Duplicative Deadlines for Gas Pipeline Coating Damage Assessments and Remedial Actions
Pipeline Safety: Rationalize Special Permit Conditions
Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 14175
Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permits 12412 and 11646 Into the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Burdens on Domestic Companies Using Battery-Powered Equipment in Trades
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Burdens by Allowing Continued Use of Department of Transportation Special Permit Packagings
Hazardous Materials: Improving Efficiencies for Special Permits and Approvals Renewals
Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21478
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Undue Paperwork Burdens to Domestic Carriers
Hazardous Materials: Reduce Training Burdens for America's Farmers
Hazardous Materials: Removing Burdensome Rail Reporting Requirements
Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21379
Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Department of Transportation Special Permit 21287
Hazardous Materials: Remove Redundant List of U.S. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Burdens on Domestic Aerosol Shippers
Hazardous Materials: Allowing Fireworks Certification Agencies (FCAs) To Approve Professional Fireworks
Hazardous Materials: Reducing Recordkeeping Requirements for Domestic Carriers
Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account
Rules
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F1973
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-API STD 620
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-API RP 2026
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A381/A381M
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A53/A53M
Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies for Right-of-Way Patrols on Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-API Spec 6D
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update PPI-TR 3
Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments; Additional Technical Amendments; Response to Petition for Reconsideration
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2767
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-API RP 1170 and API RP 1171
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2945
Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-PPI-TR 4
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-NFPA 70
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2817
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2145
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM A578/A578M
Pipeline Safety: Standards Update-ASTM F2600
Pipeline Safety: Clarifying Recordkeeping Requirements for Testing in MAOP Reconfirmation Regulation
Pipeline Safety: Property Damage Definition for Incident Reporting on Gas Pipelines and Accidents on Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
Pipeline Safety: Adjust Annual Report Filing Timelines
Pipeline Safety: Rationalize Calculation of Regulatory Filing and Compliance Deadlines