Safety
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Cruise Line Incident Report - 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2011
Cruise Line Incident Report - 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2010
Cruise Line Incident Reports
The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010 prescribes security and safety requirements for most cruise ships that embark and disembark in the United States. The Act mandates that reports of criminal activity be reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Cruise Line...Final rule on heavy-duty vehicle Electronic Stability Control
NHTSA's final rule on heavy-duty vehicle electronic stability control
Rule Summary: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains
Below is a summary of the key provisions contained in the May 1, 2015 Final Rule, "Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains," issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration.
Chronology of DOT Actions on Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
Chronology of DOT, PHMSA, and FRA Actions on Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
Final Rule for Safer Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
A final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail.
Passenger Cruise Ship Information
To assist cruise ship passengers, the U.S. Department of Transportation is sharing information and resources provided by other Federal agencies
Consumer Assistance
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requires operators of passenger vessels carrying 50 or more passengers from a...
President Obama: Message to participants in America's PrepareAthon!
President Barack Obama's September 29, 2014, message on emergency prepraredness to all those participating in America's PrepareAthon!