Notice 26 Sep 2025 coastwise trade, maritime, regulations, foreign vessels, transportation

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use 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.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 oklahoma, public meeting, transportation, regulatory compliance, unified carrier registration

🏢Unified Carrier Registration Plan Sunshine Act Meeting Announcement

The Unified Carrier Registration Plan will hold a public meeting to discuss ongoing projects, approve minutes from previous meetings, and set agendas for future initiatives. Attendees can participate in person or remotely, reflecting the organization's commitment to transparency and stakeholder involvement in regulatory activities.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 automated driving, zoox, transportation, regulatory compliance, safety standards

🚗NHTSA Reviews Zoox's Application for Safety Standards Exemption

NHTSA has received an application from Zoox, Inc. ("Zoox") for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ("FMVSS") applicable to its passenger car equipped with an automated driving system ("ADS"). NHTSA is reviewing Zoox's application and will publish a subsequent notice seeking public comment on the merits of the application after the agency conducts its initial review.

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 coastwise trade, foreign vessels, regulations, u.s. trade, transportation, maritime

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use 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.

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 unmanned aircraft, autonomous flight, faa, transportation, advisory committee, regulation

🚁Nominations Open for Unmanned and Autonomous Flight Advisory Committee

The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on the Unmanned and Autonomous Flight Advisory Committee (UAFAC), which is intended to provide advice to the Secretary of Transportation through the FAA Administrator on policy and technical-level issues related to unmanned and autonomous aviation operations and activities.

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 waterloo, iowa, property release, economic development, faa, transportation, airport

✈️FAA Notice on Airport Property Release at Waterloo Regional Airport

The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release and disposal of one parcel of land at the Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), Waterloo, Iowa.

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 florida, environmental impact, regulatory compliance, space industry, transportation

🚀Extension Notice for SpaceX Starship Draft EIS Public Comment Period

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, the FAA is announcing the extension of the comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Vehicle operations at Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida (Draft EIS).

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 coastwise trade, u.s. vessel builders, regulations, transportation, maritime

🚢Request Notice on 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.

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 federal railroad administration, regulatory compliance, inspection, transportation, waivers, railroads

🚆Notice of Extension Petition for Railroad Compliance Waiver

This document provides the public notice that Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. (PNWR) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning inspection of track with concrete ties.

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Notice 24 Sep 2025 coastwise trade, foreign-built, vessel, transportation, maritime, regulation

🚢MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel

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.

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