Notice 14 Jul 2025 transportation, maritime, coastwise trade, foreign-built vessels, vessel regulation

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, economics, transportation, surface transportation, logistics, waybill data

🚂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.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 safety standards, aviation, faa, transportation, radio communications, tso-c122a

📡FAA Withdraws Intent to Cancel TSO-C122a for Aviation Safety

This notice announces the FAA's withdrawal of the notice of intent to cancel Technical Standard Order (TSO-)C122a, "Equipment That Prevent Blocked Channels Used in Two-Way Radio Communications Due to Simultaneous Transmissions," dated June 18, 2012. Retaining TSO-C122a as an active TSO allows the continued design or production of articles authorized under the existing TSO approval. This withdrawal reflects the FAA's decision to maintain support for existing authorizations under TSO-C122a.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 transportation, business impact, maritime, coastwise trade, vessel regulation

🚢Maritime Administration Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 regulations, transportation, business impact, coastwise trade, maritime administration, foreign vessels, u.s. shipping

🚢Public Comments Requested on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, transportation, railroad, federal agency, norfolk southern

🚂Notice of Norfolk Southern's Regulatory Waiver Petition to FRA

This document provides the public notice that Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning injury and illness reporting and recordkeeping.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 environmental impact, transportation, infrastructure, virginia, fhwa

🛣️Notice of Intent for Environmental Review in Virginia Transportation Project

The FHWA, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to solicit comment and advise the public, agencies, and stakeholders that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed transportation improvements for the Powhite Parkway Project (the Project) in western Chesterfield County, Virginia. Transportation improvements are being considered from Route 668 (Woolridge Road) to Route 360 (Hull Street Road) in western Chesterfield County, Virginia. The Project spans from Woolridge Road to Hull Street Road; the preliminary study area is bound by World War II Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 288) to the east, Hull Street Road to the south, Moseley Road to the west, and Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike) to the north. Persons or agencies who may be affected by the proposed Project are encouraged to comment on the information in this NOI and Additional Project Information Document. All comments received in response to this NOI and Additional Project Information Document will be considered and any information presented herein, including the preliminary purpose and need, preliminary alternatives, and identified impacts, may be revised in consideration of the comments received.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 compliance, transportation, railroad, federal, safety regulations, santa cruz

🚂Notice of Extension Waiver for Santa Cruz Railroad Compliance

This document provides the public notice that Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railroad (SCBG) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning stenciling and reflectorization of rail cars.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 compliance, transportation, enforcement, regulatory meeting, unified carrier registration

📞Unified Carrier Registration Plan Enforcement Meeting Notice

The Unified Carrier Registration Plan will hold a public meeting to discuss enforcement strategies, including the review of enforcement rates and awareness initiatives related to the registration plan. The agenda includes various updates aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance and awareness within the trucking and transportation industry.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, transportation, railroad, federal, signal system

🚆Notice for Approval of Railroad Signal System Modification

This document provides the public notice that Northern Illinois Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) petitioned FRA seeking approval to discontinue or modify a signal system.

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