U.S. domestic air fares (interstate fares, and “overseas” fares to/from U.S. territories) were deregulated by the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, Public Law 95-504. U.S. carriers do not file their domestic passenger fares and rules with the Department.
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The Office of Infrastructure Deployment is the office in OST Policy primarily responsible, in coordination with the Office of the Chief Economist and the Build America Bureau, for providing policy direction related to the implementation of infrastructure grant programs, credit...
The Economics section provides information on financing and the economic impact of transportation policy.
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The Office of Environment and Permitting works across the spectrum of environmental issues, coordinating across DOT’s modes and with other Federal agencies. The team also develops and reviews transportation legislation and regulations and coordinates national transportation...
Safety is the Department of Transportation’s highest priority. The Office of Policy Development, Strategic Planning and Performance coordinates with the Department’s modal administrations and other Federal agencies which share responsibility for oversight of various transportation-related safety...