Regulatory Responsibilities and Contacts
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The following is a list of DOT's Operating Administrations and the Office of the Secretary (OST), their regulatory responsibilities, and their regulatory contacts. Click on the Operating Administration/OST names to be directed to their regulatory Web sites.
This information should help you identify the DOT agency that may issue regulations in your area of interest and the appropriate point of contact.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Maritime Administration (MARAD)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
- Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Aviation Safety and Operations
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Certification of Airmen, Aircraft, and Airports
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Commercial Space Transportation
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Airport and Airway Fees and Charges
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Requirements for Foreign Air Carriers Operating in the United States and U.S.-owned Aircraft Outside the United States
Regulatory Contact
Lorelei Peter Office of Chief Counsel Regulations and Enforcement Division 800 Independence Avenue, SW. Washington, DC 20591 202-267-3134Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Federal-Aid Highways
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Highways and Roads (e.g., Federal roads)
Regulatory Contact
Jennifer Outhouse Office of Chief Counsel 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-0761Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Motor Carrier and Bus Safety
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Motor Carrier Operations
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Motor Carrier Equipment
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Commercial Drivers License
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Hours of Service
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Grants
Regulatory Contact
Steven J. LaFreniere Regulatory Ombudsman 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-0596Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Railroad Equipment
- Railroad Operations
- Railroad Financial Assistance
- Engineer Qualifications/Certification
- Railroad Workplace Safety
Regulatory Contact
Kathryn Gresham Office of Chief Counsel 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-493-6063Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Financial Assistance
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Safety
Regulatory Contact
Chaya Koffman Office of Chief Counsel 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-3101 Back to TopMaritime Administration (MARAD)
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Financial Assistance
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Cargo Preference
Regulatory Contact
Mitch Hudson Office of Chief Counsel 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-9373National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Vehicle Safety
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Fuel Economy
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Highway Safety Programs (e.g., Age 21/drinking)
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Consumer Information (e.g., Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards)
Regulatory Contact
Steve Wood Office of Chief Counsel 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-2992Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Jonathan Dols Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Regulation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-6828Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Hazardous Materials
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Pipeline Safety
Regulatory Contact
Stephen Gordon Office of Chief Counsel 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-1101Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Tolls
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Seaway Operations
Regulatory Contact
Carrie Mann Lavigne Chief Counsel180 Andrews Street
Massena, NY 13662
315-764-3231