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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Who is NHTSA?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that works to reduce deaths and...

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Federal Aviation Administration

Who is FAA?

The Federal Aviation Administrator is the regulator of all the nation’s civil aviation activities, including management of air traffic in U.S. airspace.

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Federal Highway Administration

Who is the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)?

The FHWA, a USDOT agency, supports state and local governments in the design, construction and maintenance of the nation’...

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Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Who is SLSDC?

The SLSDC is a wholly owned government corporation responsible for the operations and maintenance of the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway between...

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Who is FMCSA?

FMCSA is the lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), to include more...