🌍Correction of Greenhouse Gas Regulation Impacts Transportation Agencies
The FHWA is correcting a clerical error in a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register (FR) on April 18, 2025. The final rule repealed a requirement that State departments of transportation (State DOT) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) establish declining carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) targets for the greenhouse gas (GHG) measure and report on progress toward the achievement of the target.
Learn More🚜FMCSA Notices CDL Exemption Renewal for Custom Harvesting Drivers
FMCSA announces that the U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. (USCHI) has requested a renewal of the exemption from the "K" intrastate restriction on commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) held by custom harvester drivers under the age of 21 operating in interstate commerce. FMCSA's regulations currently provide an exception to the minimum age requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) controlled and operated by a person engaged in interstate custom harvesting. However, under the Agency's CDL regulations, States must include an intrastate-only (or "K") restriction for these drivers. FMCSA requests public comment on USCHI's application to renew its exemption.
Learn More📦Notice of Actions on Hazardous Materials Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
Learn More🚚Notice on Exemption Application for Hours of Service Regulations
FMCSA requests public comment on Northern Clearing Inc.'s (Northern Clearing) application for an exemption from the hours-of- service (HOS) maximum driving time limits for drivers of property- carrying commercial motor vehicles (CMV). The requested exemption would allow Northern Clearing to provide continued restoration, clean up, and re-construction services in North Carolina, under the same conditions set out in the FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration and Extension of Emergency Declarations Number 2024-008, which was in effect from October 4 through December 26, 2024.
Learn More✈️New RNAV Routes T-492 and T-494 Established in Eastern US
This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-492 and T-494 in the eastern United States. This action supports FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
Learn More🚆Metro-North Railroad Seeks Amendment for Positive Train Control System
This document provides the public with notice that, on May 2, 2025, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) to update its onboard computer (OBC) software to OBC 02.00.0000 Software Baseline for the MNR Siemens Charger Dual Mode Locomotive. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on MNR's RFA to its PTCSP.
Learn More🚧Final Federal Actions on Utah Transportation Project Announced
The FHWA, on behalf of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by UDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed Mountain View Corridor--2100 North Freeway project in Utah County, Utah.
Learn More🚚Notice of Applications for New Special Permits for Hazardous Materials
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
Learn More🚂FRA Notice for BNSF Railway's Waiver on Safety Inspections
This document provides the public notice that BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning inspections when combining and separating trains.
Learn More🚂Portland & Western Railroad Acquisition and Operation Exemption
The Surface Transportation Board has approved Portland & Western Railroad, Inc.'s exemption to acquire and operate 1.01 miles of rail line near Banks, Oregon. The transaction involves a purchase agreement with the Port of Tillamook Bay and indicates no current customers or operating employees on the line. Regulatory compliance and labor notice requirements are also addressed.
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