🛣️Termination of National Bridge Condition Performance Management Rulemaking
FHWA terminates its rulemaking on National Performance Management Measures for Assessing Bridge Condition. FHWA will proceed to formally withdraw the rule from FHWA's upcoming Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions ("Unified Agenda").
Learn More🚂Caltrain Seeks Alternative Brake Maintenance Standards Approval
This document provides the public notice that Caltrain petitioned FRA for a special approval of an alternative standard concerning periodic maintenance of brake equipment.
Learn More🚂Norfolk Southern Seeks Approval to Modify Railroad Signal System
This document provides the public notice that Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system.
Learn More🚦Proposed Regulation on Railroad Grade Crossings for CMVs
FMCSA proposes to amend the regulations related to driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at railroad grade crossings. Currently, drivers of certain CMVs (e.g., buses transporting passengers and CMVs transporting certain hazardous materials) are required to stop before crossing a railroad track unless an exception applies, such as when the crossing is controlled by a functioning highway traffic signal transmitting a green indication. The Agency proposes to add a similar exception for a railroad grade crossing equipped with an active warning device that is not in an activated state (e.g., flashing lights or crossing gates down, indicating the arrival of a train).
Learn More🚧FHWA Proposes Rescinding Outdated Wildlife Management Regulations
FHWA proposes to rescind the regulations issued on February 27, 2004, Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife and the Refuge Roads Program.
Learn More⚡Notice of Filing for Interlocking Positions by FERC
The Department of Energy published a notice regarding Christopher F. Cosby's application to hold interlocking positions under the Federal Power Act. The notice outlines procedures for public intervention and protest, encourages electronic filings, and provides resources for public participation. Interested individuals are invited to engage with the filing process before the comment date.
Learn More🚢FMC Plans to Revoke Exemptions for Controlled Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission ("Commission") intends to revoke certain exemptions that had been granted to some controlled carriers, allowing for their rates, charges, classifications, rules or regulations to become effective with less than thirty (30) days' notice. This revocation would apply to exemptions that were granted to entities that have since been removed from the Commission's list of controlled carriers. Exemptions that have been granted to controlled carriers that remain on this list would continue to be valid but may be reviewed in the future. The Commission invites comments from the public on this proposed action.
Learn More💧Brookfield White Pine Hydro Water Quality Certification Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission acknowledges the submission of a water quality certification request by Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC, regarding a hydroelectric project. The notice specifies the timeline for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to act on the request, highlighting the implications of potential inaction under the Clean Water Act.
Learn More🔌Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings and Comments
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a combined notice regarding new filings for natural gas pipeline rates, including details on applicants, effective dates, and filing procedures. The notice invites public intervention and outlines the process for participation in the proceedings.
Learn More⚡Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Changes
The Department of Energy's combined notice details recent filings by major natural gas pipeline companies, including applications for rate changes and refund reports. These filings are open for public comment and intervention, highlighting the regulatory landscape affecting natural gas pricing and market operations. Businesses engaged in or reliant on these services should remain informed of potential changes.
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