Proposed Rule 25 Mar 2025 business regulation, transportation, coast guard, drawbridge, bridges, florida, okeecheobee waterway

🌉Proposed Drawbridge Regulations in Stuart, Florida Affect Business Operations

The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway (OWW), mile 7.41, at Stuart, FL. This proposed rule will allow the drawbridge to operate on a more predictable and reliable schedule to meet the needs of competing modes of transportation. This action is necessary due to a significant increase in railway activity. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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Notice 25 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, transportation, drug testing, fmcsa, cdl drivers

🚛FMCSA Notice on Drug Testing Exemption Renewal Application

FMCSA announces that it has received an application from DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions (DECS), formerly known as Motion Picture Compliance Solutions, to renew its exemption from the requirement that an employer must not employ a driver who is subject to drug and alcohol testing to perform safety-sensitive functions prior to conducting a full query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) on behalf of its members that employ commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. Under the requested exemption, DECS would conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse before one of its member employers hires a driver for a project. If the limited query indicates that information about the driver exist in the Clearinghouse, the driver would not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions unless and until a full query subsequently shows that the driver is not prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). FMCSA requests public comment on DECS' application for an exemption.

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Notice 24 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, vehicle safety, nhtsa, transportation, noncompliance, fmvss, mack trucks

🚛Mack Trucks’ Petition on Inconsequential Noncompliance with FMVSS

Mack Trucks, Inc., (Mack) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2017-2026 Mack Pinnacle (PI/PN) and MY 2017-2019 Mack CHU trucks do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, Air Brake Systems. Mack filed a noncompliance report dated December 20, 2024, and amended it on January 15, 2025. Mack petitioned NHTSA (the "Agency") on January 15, 2025, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Mack's petition.

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Rule 24 Mar 2025 regulation, transportation, logistics, coast guard, bridges, drawbridge operations, sandusky bay

🌉Update on Drawbridge Operation Regulations in Sandusky Bay, OH

The Coast Guard is altering the operating regulations and signaling requirements that govern the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, mile 3.5, over the Sandusky Bay.

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Proposed Rule 21 Mar 2025 marine mammals, environmental regulations, california, fish, imports, seafood, research compliance, transportation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, penalties, oregon, indians, exports, labeling

🌊Proposed Incidental Take Regulations for Marine Mammals in California & Oregon

NMFS has received a request from University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and an associated Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of marine mammals over 5 years (2025-2030) incidental to the Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe) rocky intertidal monitoring surveys along the Oregon and California coasts. NMFS requests public comments on this proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA.

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Rule 21 Mar 2025 compliance, federal, regulation, highway systems, transportation

📜Correction to Highway Systems Regulation on Sign Details

The Department of Transportation is publishing a correction to the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically in Title 23, Part 470. This update removes the section titled "Sign Details" from Appendix C to Subpart A, aimed at rectifying an editorial or technical error from the recent annual revision.

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Notice 21 Mar 2025 infrastructure, federal actions, environmental regulation, project approvals, washington, transportation

🛣️Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project

This notice announces actions taken by FHWA that are final. The action relates to the approval of the categorical exclusion for the SR 509/Clear Creek Restoration Project in Pierce County, State of Washington. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

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Notice 21 Mar 2025 infrastructure, environmental_management, regulation, federal_agency, transportation, florida

🚧Final Agency Actions on Florida Transportation Project Announced

The FHWA, on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal Agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed State Road (S.R.) 5/U.S. 1 Over Pellicer Creek Bridge Replacement Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study (Financial Management Number 447118-1). The project consists of replacing the parallel bridges at S.R. 5/U.S. 1 over Pellicer Creek (Existing Bridge Numbers 730008 and 730045) in Flagler (City of Palm Coast) and St. Johns Counties, Florida, and includes the necessary roadway and drainage elements to provide transitions to the existing roadway and drainage systems. These actions grant licenses, permits, or approvals for the project.

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Rule 20 Mar 2025 airspace, incorporation by reference, airspace regulation, transportation, navigation (air), aviation, stanford, federal aviation administration

✈️New Class E Airspace Established at Stanford/Biggerstaff Field

This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Stanford/Biggerstaff Field, Stanford, MT. This action supports the airport's transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.

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Rule 20 Mar 2025 airspace, incorporation by reference, northeastern united states, airspace regulation, transportation, navigation (air), navigation, aviation, efficiency, faa

✈️FAA Establishes RNAV Route Q-161 Enhancing Air Navigation Efficiency

This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-161 and amends RNAV Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-409, Q-437, Q-439, Q- 445, and Q-481 in the eastern United States. This action supports the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route (NEC ACR) Optimization Project to improve the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).

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