📦Proposed Information Collection for Freight Services by DoD
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Transportation Command announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Learn More📦New Postal Product Agreements
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More🚛National Freight Strategic Plan 2025 Update RFI Analysis
The safe and efficient movement of freight is vital to the Nation's economic growth and to the creation of well-paying jobs for millions of Americans. In 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP). 49 U.S.C. 70102 requires the DOT to update the NFSP based on 17 components to address multimodal freight transportation. DOT seeks information from the public, including stakeholders (e.g., State, metropolitan planning organization, and local agencies, port authorities, private owners and operators, industry trade groups, shippers, and beneficial cargo owners) to aid development of the updated NFSP.
Learn More🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements Filed by Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of the SVL/MSC Slot Charter Agreement, allowing ServiPort Marine Line to charter space to MSC for trade between Port Everglades, FL, and Puerto Cortes, Honduras. Interested parties can submit comments regarding the agreement within specified timeframes.
Learn More🚂STB Notice on Waybill Data Release
The Surface Transportation Board has received a request to use select data from its masked Carload Waybill Samples. The request emphasizes the confidentiality of data, allowing objections within 14 days. Further inquiries on this request can be directed to the Board, which oversees transportation economics.
Learn More📦New Postal Service Agreements
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More⚓Maritime Complaint Filed Against Priva Logistics Inc.
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from American Iron & Metal Company Inc. against Priva Logistics Inc. concerning alleged violations of the Shipping Act related to the release of sea waybills. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with deadlines for responses and decisions set in the following years.
Learn More📦USPS Notice on Priority Mail & Negotiated Service Agreements
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More🚚FMCSA Exemption Request on Hours of Service for Transporters
FMCSA requests public comment on an exemption application submitted by Protein Transport of Indiana, L.L.C. (Protein Transport). Protein Transport's operation involves the transportation of chicken products. The company has requested an exemption to allow it to operate under the agricultural operations provision in the hours-of-service (HOS) rules which provides regulatory relief from the requirements for drivers transporting certain agricultural commodities within a 150 air- mile radius from the source of the agricultural commodities.
Learn More📦Proposed Rule to Revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for Carriers
This NPRM proposes to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to provide domestic carriers the option to maintain electronic copies of emergency response information rather than requiring a hard copy printed on paper.
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