🚛Notice on Heavy-Duty Truck Crash Data Collection and Safety Study
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the FMCSA announces its plan to submit the information collection request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. This ICR relates to the planned information collection (IC) titled: "Crash Causal Factors Program: Heavy-Duty Truck Study Data Collection." This IC supports the data collection phase of the Heavy-Duty Truck Study, which was mandated by Congress in Section 23006 of the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This IC will collect data from the State jurisdictions that were identified as part of a nationally representative study sample of fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks (Class 7 and 8 trucks).
Learn More⚓Request for Comments on Maritime Service Obligation Compliance Report
MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133- 0509 (Maritime Administration Annual Service Obligation Compliance Report) is used to determine if a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) or a State Maritime Academy (SMA) Student Incentive Payment (SIP) program, is complying with the terms of the service obligation. There are no changes since the last renewal. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More🚂FRA Notice
This document provides the public notice that Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum (HVRM) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning an "engineer for an hour" program.
Learn More🚆Notice on Special Approval Petition for Brake Maintenance Standards
This document provides the public notice that the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning brake equipment maintenance requirements of multiple unit (MU) locomotives.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice
The FAA approved the release and closure of Lake Texoma State Park Airport at Lake Texoma State Park in Kingston, Oklahoma on July 1, 2025. The FAA received written notice from the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (co- sponsors) on July 1, 2024, requesting the airport be removed from the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for the purpose of abandoning and closing Lake Texoma State Park Airport. The FAA hereby publishes notice of full release and permanent closure of Lake Texoma State Park Airport.
Learn More🚚FMCSA Request for Exemption on CMV Safety Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on an application for a five year exemption received from Emergency Safety Solutions (ESS or Applicant). Specifically, ESS seeks an exemption from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) related to requirements for placing warning devices around a stopped commercial motor vehicle (CMV), requirements that exterior lamps be steady burning, and requirements that specific types of warning devices be used. The exemption would allow CMVs to operate with a module manufactured by ESS which pulses the rear clearance, identification, and brake lamps from a standard lower level lighting intensity (1-2 Hertz) to a higher-level lighting intensity (4- 5 Hertz) when activated during emergency stops or breakdowns. FMCSA requests public comment on Applicant's request for exemption.
Learn More🚛FMCSA Seeks Comments on Tank Truck Safety Exemption Renewal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on the application from National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. (NTTC) for a renewal of its exemption allowing motor carriers operating tank trailers to install a red or amber brake- activated pulsating lamp positioned in the upper center position or in an upper dual outboard position on the rear of the trailers, in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). NTTC currently holds an exemption for the period October 8, 2020, through October 8, 2025, and requests a five-year renewal of the exemption. FMCSA requests public comment on NTTC's request to renew the exemption.
Learn More⛴️Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Vessels in U.S. Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More🦆Economic Impact of 2025-26 Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
This rule prescribes the seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for hunting migratory game birds. Taking of migratory game birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2025-26 season.
Learn More✈️Revocation and Establishment of Airspace Regulations at Aberdeen, MD
This action corrects a final rule published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2025, that removes Class D and E4 airspace, establishes Class E2 airspace, and amends Class E5 airspace at Aberdeen, MD, at the request of the U.S. Army. This action corrects that rule by removing verbiage in the Aberdeen, MD, Class E2 airspace legal description that erroneously indicates a part-time status of that airspace.
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