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News Digest FHWA 15-17

FHWA Seeks Comment on Definition of Automobile Transporter.  The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking the public’s comment on revising the definition of the automobile transporter to reduce regulatory burdens on the industry.  Typically defined as specialized equipment...

News Digest DOT 74-17

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Final Order Granting Authority to Norwegian Air UK.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today finalized its tentative decision to grant a foreign air carrier permit to Norwegian Air UK (NAUK), the UK-flag subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle...

News Digest DOT 74-17

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Final Order Granting Authority to Norwegian Air UK.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today finalized its tentative decision to grant a foreign air carrier permit to Norwegian Air UK (NAUK), the UK-flag subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle...

DOT Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoDOT Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationWashington, DCSeptember 20, 2017

 

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Laura [Sepulveda], for that introduction.

I am so pleased to be here...

“Quick Release” Emergency Relief Grant

Funds to Speed Emergency Repairs for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Months of Wildfires

WASHINGTON – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials today announced the immediate availability of $1 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help begin repairs...

Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts by USDOT & FAA in the Caribbean

In the wake of Hurricane Irma's destructive path through the Caribbean, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is supporting storm recovery efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a fully-staffed mobile air traffic control tower at Cyril E. King International Airport in St. Thomas. The tower...