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DOT Prohibits Enbridge Energy from Reopening Pipeline 14 in Adams County, Wisconsin After July 27 Spill
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a corrective action order against Enbridge Energy. That order prohibits the resumption of operations on Pipeline 14 in Adams Co., Wisconsin until Enbridge submits...
Policy - Aviation - SCASDP
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Launches Historic Expansion of Infrastructure Finance Fund
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of up to $17 billion in loans for critical infrastructure projects across the country as a result of the recently enacted surface transportation bill. Secretary LaHood encouraged states and cities across...
DOT Fines Travelocity for Violating DOT Price Advertising Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined online travel agent Travelocity $180,000 for violating the Department’s rule on full-fare advertising by failing to include fuel surcharges and other fees in advertised airfares and ordered it to cease and desist from...
DOT Fines World Atlantic Airlines for Charter Violations Related to Direct Air’s Shutdown
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined World Atlantic Airlines $180,000 for violating rules protecting passengers when their public charter flights are suddenly canceled.
World Atlantic was one of several carriers operating flights for Direct Air, a charter...
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DOT Selects Jackson, Miss. for Nonstop Service to Reagan Washington National Airport. Jackson, Miss. will continue to receive a daily nonstop flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by US Airways under a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
U.S. Department of...