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Declassification

In the interest of national security, some U.S. Government information is classified and requires protection against unauthorized disclosure. Government agencies may classify information only as permitted by Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information....

News Digest

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...

Part 40 DOT 5-Panel Notice

The DOT testing at HHS-certified laboratories will continue to be a 5-panel drug test regimen, on and after October 1, 2010. This document provides guidance on this announcement.

DOT Fines Aeroflot for Violating DOT Airline Consumer Protection Rules

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...

News Digest

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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Country-Specific Negotiations Staff Listing

This document provides country/territory-specific staff assignments with the Office of International Aviation's Negotiations Division.

Office of International Aviation Negotiations Staff

IATFCPA Complaints

The Department may take action in response to anti-competitive, discriminatory, predatory or unjustifiable activities by a foreign government or foreign airlines against a U.S. airline under 49 U.S.C. 41310, the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act (IATFCPA) of 1974,...