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Federal Transit Administration Provided Guidance on Protecting Civil Rights and Addressing Environmental Impacts on Transit Riders and Communities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued new guidance aimed at ensuring that the civil rights and environmental justice concerns of...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Aeroflot, a carrier based in Russia, for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rules, which took effect in January.
Aeroflot violated the rule on full-fare advertising and the rule requiring...
PHMSA Proposes Streamlining Fireworks Approval Process. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its fireworks approval process intended to reduce regulatory burdens without sacrificing safety standards.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Aerolineas Argentinas $50,000 for violating the Department’s new rule on full-fare advertising by failing to include government taxes and other fees in advertised airfares and ordered it to cease and desist from further...
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Releases Guidance for Developing State Rail Plans. FRA’s Draft State Rail Plan Guidance, which was announced in the Federal Register on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, provides an explanation of the proposed process to be followed in developing State rail...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the launch of the Freight Policy Council which will focus on improving the condition and performance of the national freight network to better ensure the ability of the United States to compete in today’s global economy....
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today joined the Ad Council, Fox Home Entertainment, and the State Attorneys General and Consumer Protection Agencies to release new distracted driving public service...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Royal Jordanian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Royal Air Maroc for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rules that took effect in January.
Royal Jordanian Airlines violated the rule on full-fare...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined online ticket agent Orbitz $50,000 for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rule by failing to clearly and prominently inform consumers that they may have to pay baggage fees, and directed the...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today said JetBlue Airways violated federal rules last March by not informing passengers on an aircraft delayed at New York’s JFK Airport that they had an opportunity to leave the plane as it sat at the gate with the door open. DOT...