November 2016 Significant Rulemaking Report

December 2016 Significant Rulemaking Report

December 2016 Effects Report

December 2016 Effects Report

News Digest 160-16

DOT Awards New Los Angeles-Beijing Flight to American Airlines.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today finalized its November 7th tentative decision to select American Airlines for new daily scheduled nonstop service between Los Angeles and Beijing, China.  The Department...

American Airlines Fined $1.6 Million for Violating Tarmac Delay Rule

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined American Airlines $1.6 million for violating the Department’s rule prohibiting long tarmac delays.  The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations. This fine represents the highest amount...

FMCSA Announces Controlled Substances Random Testing Rate for Calendar Year 2017

Agency releases results from its 2014 Drug and Alcohol Testing Survey

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that the controlled substances random testing rate for regulated motor carriers will...

DOT Proposes Rule to Protect Airline Passengers From Being Unwillingly Exposed to Voice Calls on Aircraft

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced its proposal to require airlines and ticket agents to disclose in advance to consumers if the carrier operating their flight allows passengers to make voice calls using mobile wireless devices.   

Currently...

FMCSA Establishes National Training Standards for New Truck and Bus Drivers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a Final Rule establishing comprehensive national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial truck and bus operators seeking to...

FMCSA Establishes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck and bus drivers.  The clearinghouse database will serve as a central...

News Digest for Friday, December 2, 2016

FHWA Finalizes Rule on the Construction Manager/General Contractor Contracting Method.   FHWA issued a final rule this week that allows the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) method to be used on highway federal-aid projects nationwide.  Under this contracting method...

November 2016 Significant Rulemaking Report

November 2016 Significant Rulemaking Report