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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces Appointees to Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of 22 members to DOT’s new Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee (SOCAC).
“The committee’s input will help the Department ensure that the FAA remains the world’s...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $272 Million in ‘State of Good Repair’ Program Grants 10 projects in 10 states to receive funding
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $272 million in grant funding to 10 rail projects in 10 states. Funding is provided through FRA’s Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (SOGR Program) and...
Beyond the Numbers
What the Cost of Airline Fuel Means to You (9/13/19)
When most people think of gas prices, they understandably focus on the price they pay for gas at the pump. Yet the price that airlines pay for fuel also impacts millions of Americans. [more]
Airline Employment Is Rising (8/20/19)
CBP Guide to Registration
FMCSA Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM)
PRISM is a key component to FMCSA's mission and improves highway safety by partnering with states to create a safety mechanism to identify and immobilize motor carriers that are prohibited from operation by FMCSA due to a Federal Out-of-Service order. PRISM enforces a safety standard to...
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoGeorgia Chamber of CommerceMacon, GeorgiaAugust 13, 2019
Thank you, Senator Perdue.
I would also like to acknowledge Congressman Austin Scott, Congressman Drew Ferguson, Congressman Buddy...
Stephen M. Dickson Sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
WASHINGTON – Stephen M. Dickson was sworn in today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao as the 18th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An aviation industry professional with nearly 40 years of experience, Dickson is widely respected and assumes the role of...
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse NPRM PIA
The proposed rule would revise the 49 CFR part 382, Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing to establish the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. It would require employers and service agents to report information about current and prospective employees’ positive drug and alcohol test...