Legislative Status — 112th Congress
December 30, 2011 Updates
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Items in RED text indicate a change of status or new item.
Key Updates on IANA Legislative Policy Issues:
- Increase truck size and weight limits legislation (S. 747, H.R. 763) referred to Committees (S. 747 and H.R. 763).
- Freeze truck size and weight limits legislation (S. 876, H.R. 1574) referred to Committee (S. 876 and H.R. 1574).
- Class I railroad re-regulation legislation (S. 158) featured in hearing held June 22, 1011 (S. 158).
- EBOR (HOS) legislation (S. 695) referred to Committee (S. 695).
- Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572) referred to Committee (H.R. 572).
| Name | Sponsor | Date Intro | Description (As introduced by sponsor) | Status |
S. 2006 Commuter Protection Act |
Lautenberg | 12/15/11 | A bill to amend the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to permit Federal regulation and review of tolls and toll increases on certain surface transportation facilities. Keywords: tolling |
12/15/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. |
S. 1966 TWIC Reform Act
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Ayotte | 12/08/11 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for enrolling, activating, issuing, and renewing Transportation Worker Identification Credentials so that applicants are not required to visit a designated enrollment center more than once. Keywords: security, TWIC |
12/08/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. |
S. 1952 Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act
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Lautenberg | 12/07/11 | A bill to improve hazardous materials transportation safety. Keywords: hazmat, truck. |
12/14/11 Approved by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
S. 1950 Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act
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Lautenberg | 12/07/11 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and reduce commercial motor vehicle-related accidents and fatalities and to authorize the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Keywords: truck, FMCSA Compliance, Safety, Accountability, size and weight, EOBR |
12/14/11 Amended and approved by Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
| Enzi | 11/30/11 | A joint resolution to provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute. Keywords: rail |
12/01/11 Placed on Senate calendar. |
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| Reid | 12/01/11 | A joint resolution applying certain conditions to the dispute referred to in Executive Order 13586 of October 6, 2011, between the enumerated freight rail carriers, common carriers by rail in interstate commerce, and certain of their employees represented by labor organizations that have not agreed to extend the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act beyond 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011. Keyword: rail |
12/01/11 Placed on Senate calendar |
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Reid | 11/30/11 | A joint resolution extending the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive Order No. 13586 of October 6, 2011. Keywords: rail |
11/30/11 Placed on Senate calendar. |
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S. 1922 Prevention of Unreasonable Fees Act |
Lautenberg | 11/29/11 | To prevent the imposition of unreasonable transportation terminal fees at terminals receiving federal capital funding. Limits terminal fees to general public access fees and fees for ancillary facilities that are reasonable in relation to the costs of operating the ancillary facilities. Establishes a National Freight Transportation Policy and Office of Freight Planning and Development; authorizes National Freight Infrastructure Investment Grants. Keywords: truck, port, rail, grants |
11/29/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
S. 1450 Commercial Truck Safety Act |
Snowe | 07/29/11 | To create a process providing for state waivers of truck weight restrictions on the interstate highway system. Keywords: truck size and weight |
07/29/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
S. 1813 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)
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Boxer | 11/05/11 | To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs. Keywords: freight, infrastructure, highways, rail, port, intermodal |
11/09/11 Ordered favorably reported with amendment by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. (Committee report unavailable as of 12/16/11) |
S. 1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act' |
Klobuchar | 10/31/11 | To put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America. Contains $50 billion for USDOT infrastructure spending and the $10 billion for a National Infrastructure Bank. Keywords: rail, highway, infrastructure, grants |
11/03/11 Rejected, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative. |
S. 1786 Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act |
Hatch | 11/02/11 | To facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty, providing for rational evaluation of regulations, providing flexibilities to States and localities, providing for infrastructure spending. Extends the surface transportation extension law through September 30, 2013. Keywords: rail, highway, infrastructure, funding. |
11/03/11 Rejected, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative. |
S. 1660 American Jobs Act of 2011
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Reid | 10/05/11 | To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs (Similar to S. 1549 but reportedly contains different funding mechanism). Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, rail, highway, grants |
10/11/11 Rejected by a vote of 50-49. |
S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 |
Reid (by request of President) | 09/13/11 |
To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. Keywords: infrastructure, rail, highway, grants |
09/14/11 Read the second time and placed on the Senate calendar. |
S. 1550 National Infrastructure Bank Act
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Brown | 09/13/11 | A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide financial assistance for qualified infrastructure projects selected by the Bank, and for other purposes. Keywords: infrastructure, funding |
09/13/11 Referred to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. |
S. 1525 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 |
Boxer | 09/08/11 | An original bill to extend the authority of Federal-aid highway programs through January 31, 2012. Keywords: reauthorization |
09/08/11 Reported by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. |
S. 1436 Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds (TRIP) Act of 2011
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Wyden | 07/28/11 | A bill to provide $50 billion in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments projects including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways. Keywords: transportation, infrastructure |
07/28/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S.1430 Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2011 |
Lautenberg | 07/27/11 | Authorizes the Maritime Administration and requires Secretary of USDOT, in consultation with DoD, Coast Guard and Army Corps, to submit a report on the status of the Nation's coastal and inland waterways that describes the state of the U.S. marine transportation infrastructure including port facilities. Keywords: port, infrastructure |
11/02/11 Approved by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
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S. 1352 Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program Authorization |
Gillibrand | 07/13/11 | A bill to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to include freight and passenger rail among eligible uses of funding under the coordinated border infrastructure program and to reauthorize that program. Keywords: infrastructure |
07/13/11 Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. |
S. 1300 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act
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Kirk | 06/29/11 | A bill to amend title 23, 45, and 49, United States Code, to encourage the use of private-public partnerships in transportation. Keywords: infrastructure |
06/29/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 1285 Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act |
Kohl | 06/28/11 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles. Keywords: tax credit, motor vehicles |
06/28/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 1187 Jason's Law |
Schumer | 06/13/11 | A bill to improve a pilot program on addressing shortages of long-term parking for commercial motor vehicles. Keywords: truck |
06/13/11 Referred Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. |
S. 1164 Transportation Empowerment Act
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DeMint | 06/09/11 | A bill to empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs. Keyword: infrastructure |
06/09/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 942 Transportation Infrastructure Grants and Economic Reinvestment (TIGER) Act
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Murray | 05/10/11 | A bill to provide for improved investment in national transportation infrastructure. Keywords: transportation, infrastructure |
05/10/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
S. 936 American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act of 2011
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Rockefeller | 05/10/11 | A bill to establish the American Infrastructure Investment Fund to facilitate investments in infrastructure projects that significantly enhance the economic competitiveness of the U.S. Keywords: transportation, infrastructure |
05/10/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
S. 876 Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act |
Lautenberg | 05/03/11 | A bill to amend title 23 and 49, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to the length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways. Keywords: truck size and weight |
05/03/11 Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. |
S. 832 SAFE Port Reauthorization Act of 2011
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Collins | 04/14/11 | A bill to reauthorize certain port security programs. Keywords: 100% scanning |
04/14/11 Referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
S. 770 Payroll Fraud Prevention Act |
Brown | 04/08/11 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees. Keywords: independent contractors |
04/08/11 Referred to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. |
S. 754 Safe Roads Act of 2011
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Pryor | 04/07/11 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for records relating to alcohol and controlled substance testing of commercial motor vehicle operators. Keywords: motor carrier, testing |
04/07/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. |
S. 747 Vehicle Weight Limitations
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Crapo | 04/06/11 | A bill to authorize the use of 6-axle, 97,000-pound trucks on the Interstate Highway System in any state. Keywords: truck size and weight |
04/06/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 695 Commercial Driver Compliance Improvement Act
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Pryor | 03/31/11 | A bill to require the use of electronic on-board recording devices in motor carriers to improve compliance with hours of service regulations. Keywords: motor carrier |
03/31/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. |
S. 672 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 |
Rockefeller | 03/29/11 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. Keywords: rail, infrastructure |
03/29/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 652 The Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development (BUILD) Act
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Kerry | 03/17/11 | A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of an American Infrastructure Financing Authority and to provide for an extension of the exemption from the alternative minimum tax treatment for certain tax-exempt bonds. Keywords: transportation, infrastructure. |
03/17/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 573 Corps of Engineers Reform Act of 2011 |
DeMint | 03/14/11 | To establish a harbor maintenance block grant program to provide maximum flexibility to each State to carry out harbor maintenance and deepening projects in the State, and to require transparency for water resources development projects carried out by the Corps of Engineers. Keywords: ports, infrastructure |
03/14/11 Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. |
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S. 412 Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act
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Levin | 02/17/11 | A bill to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance. Keywords: ports, infrastructure |
02/17/11 Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. |
S. 371 FREIGHT Act of 2011
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Lautenberg | 02/16/11 | A bill to improve the efficiency, operation, and security of the national transportation system to move freight by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce. Keywords: infrastructure |
02/16/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. |
S. 326 Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011
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Rockefeller | 02/10/11 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish national purposes and goals for the Federal surface transportation activities and programs and create a national surface transportation plan. Keywords: infrastructure |
02/10/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee |
S. 301 Technical and Minor Modifications to Positive Train Control (PTC) mandate.
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Hutchison | 02/09/11 | The bill reduces the number of route miles on which railroads must install positive train control (PTC) by Dec. 31, 2015. Keywords: rail, regulation |
02/09/11 Referred to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
S. 252 Highway Fairness and Reform Act of 2011 |
Hutchison | 02/01/11 | A bill to permit a State to elect to receive the contributions of the State to the Highway Trust Fund in lieu of the Federal-aid highway program apportionment of the State for the subsequent fiscal year. Keywords: infrastructure, gas tax |
02/01/11 Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee |
S. 190 Freedom from Tolls Act of 2011
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Hutchison | 01/26/11 | A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to prohibit the imposition of new tolls on the Federal-aid system. Keywords: tolling |
01/26/11 Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
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S. 158 Surface Transportation Board Authorization
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Rockefeller | 01/25/11 | A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board, and for other purposes. Keywords: rail, regulation |
01/25/11.Referred to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. |
S. 112 Increase Vehicle Weight Allowance in Maine and Vermont
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Collins | 01/25/11 | A bill to authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont. Keywords: size and weight, trucks |
01/25/11 Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
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S. 100 Railroad Tax Credit Extension
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Ensign | 01/25/11 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. Keywords: rail, tax credit |
01/25/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 57 Tonnage Tax Modification
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Inouye | 01/25/11 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels. Keywords: ocean carrier |
01/25/11 Referred to Senate Finance Committee. |
S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 |
Kohl | 01/24/11 | A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. Keywords: rail, antitrust |
07/18/11 Reported by Senate Judiciary Committee as Senate Report 112-38 |
For additional information visit http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html.
Items in RED text indicate a change of status or new item.
Key Updates on IANA Legislative Policy Issues:
- Increase truck size and weight limits legislation (S. 747, H.R. 763) referred to Committees (S. 747 and H.R. 763).
- Freeze truck size and weight limits legislation (S. 876, H.R. 1574) referred to Committee ( S. 876 and H.R. 1574).
- Class I railroad re-regulation legislation (S. 158) featured in hearing held June 22, 1011 (S. 158).
- EBOR (HOS) legislation (S. 695) referred to Committee (S. 695).
- Clean Ports Act of 2011 (H.R. 572) referred to Committee (H.R. 572).
Name |
Sponsor |
Date Intro |
Description (As introduced by sponsor) |
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H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 |
Rogers, H. |
12/15/11 |
Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, among others. Includes $1.35 billion for for security grants: including port, rail and transit, and state formula grants and urbanized area security grants. Keywords: port, rail, security, grants |
12/17/11 Signed into law by the President. |
H.R. 3736 . Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP) Bond Act of 2012
(Bill text unavailable as of 12/23/11) |
Whitfield, E. |
12/19/11 |
To provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways. Keywords: infrastructure |
12/19/11 Referred to House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 3607 National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Act of 2012
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Smith, A. |
12/08/11 |
A bill to establish a program to improve freight mobility in the United States, to establish the National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund, and for other purposes;, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
12/08/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and in addition to the House Ways and Means Committee. |
Mica |
11/30/11 |
To provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute. Keywords: rail |
11/30/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
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Mica |
12/01/11 |
A bill to amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative. Keyword: rail |
12/01/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
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H.R. 3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act |
Kline, J. |
10/05/11 |
To codify the traditional standard for determining an appropriate bargaining unit by the National Labor Relations Board. Keyword: truck, maritime
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11/30/11 Passed House. |
H.R. 3264 Transportation Empowerment Act |
Graves, S. |
10/26/11 |
To empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs. Keywords: infrastructure, funding, highways |
10/26/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and in addition to the House Ways and Means Committee and House Budget Committee. |
H.R. 3259 National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 |
Fudge, M. |
10/25/11 |
To establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide financial assistance for qualified infrastructure projects selected by the Bank. Keywords: infrastructure, funding, rail, highways |
10/25/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and in addition to the House Financial Services Committee. |
H.R. 2112 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
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Kingston, J. |
06/03/11 |
Making appropriations for the U.S. Department of Transportation and other agencies for fiscal year 2012. Includes provision exempting the States of Maine and Vermont from federal truck size regulations. Keywords: rail, highway, infrastructure, grant, size and weight |
11/18/11 Became Public Law No. 112-55 |
H.R. 3217 Modifications to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Program |
Brown, C. |
10/14/11 |
To improve and provide increased access to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program. Keywords: rail, infrastructure |
10/14/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 2990 National Emergency Employment Defense (NEED) Act of 2011 |
Kucinich, D. |
09/21/11 |
A bill to incorporate the Federal Reserve into the Treasury and authorize it to produce money to invest in infrastructure. Keywords: infrastructure, highways, railroads |
09/21/11 Referred to House Financial Services Committee. |
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H.R.2971 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act |
Hultgren, R. |
09/20/11 |
A bill to amend title 23, 45, and 49, United States Code, to encourage the use of private-public partnerships in transportation. Keywords: infrastructure |
09/20/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 2887 Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 |
Mica, J. |
09/12/11 |
A bill to provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs through March 31, 2012. Keywords: reauthorization, infrastructure, funding |
09/16/11 Became Public Law 112-30. |
H.R. 2862 Putting America Back to Work Act of 2011 |
Meeks, G. |
09/07/11 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a temporary dividends received deduction and to create the Jobs Trust Fund to fund infrastructure projects. Keywords: infrastructure, funding |
09/07/11 Referred to House Ways and Means Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 2838 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act |
LoBiondo, F. |
09/02/11 |
A bill to authorize the Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission. Includes a provision broadening the short sea transportation program. Keywords: ports |
11/04/11 Considered on House floor.
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H.R. 2459 Safe Roads Act of 2011 |
Crawford, E. |
07/08/11 |
A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for records relating to alcohol and controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle operators. |
07/08/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 2407 Protecting America's Roads Act of 2011 (PARA) |
DeFazio, P. |
07/06/11 |
A bill to limit the operation of motor carriers domiciled in Mexico beyond municipalities and commercial zones on the U.S-Mexico border to a pilot program. Keywords: truck, security |
07/06/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 2357 Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011 |
Guinta, F. |
06/24/11 |
To increase effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers by requiring brokers and freight forwarders to carry a $100,000 bond; providing regulation of broker surety companies; establishing penalties for freight charges for operating without required authority; among other provisions. Keywords: motor carrier, freight forwarding |
06/24/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 2143 Idaho Efficient Vehicle Demonstration Act of 2011 |
Simpson, M. |
06/03/11 |
To permit commercial vehicles at weights up to 129,000 pounds to use certain highways on the Interstate System in the State of Idaho. Keywords: truck size and weight |
06/03/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 2091 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2011 |
Boswell, L. |
06/02/11 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. Keywords: infrastructure, rail , tax credit |
06/02/11 Referred to House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 1889 Gas Tax Holiday Act
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Shuler, H. |
05/12/11 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the excise tax on highway motor fuels. Keywords: fuel tax |
05/12/11 Referred to House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 1803 Jason's Law |
Tonko, P. |
05/10/11 |
To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to improve truck parking facilities. Keywords: truck, safety |
05/10/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 1706 Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Tax Credit |
Davis |
05/05/11 |
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against income tax to facilitate the accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Keywords: tax credit, trucks |
05/05/11 Referred to House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 1585 State Highway Flexibility Act |
Lankford, J. |
04/15/11 |
To allow States to elect to receive contributions to the Highway Trust Fund in lieu of participating in the Federal-aid highway program or certain public transportation programs. Keywords: infrastructure, gas tax |
04/15/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
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H.R. 1574 Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act |
McGovern, J. |
04/15/11 |
To extend truck size and weight limits that now apply to the Interstate Highway System to the entire National Highway System and increase enforcement. Keywords: truck size and weight |
04/15/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 1533 Short Sea Shipping Act of 2011
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Tiberi, P. |
04/14/11 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor maintenance tax. Keywords: ports |
04/14/11 Referred to House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 1338 FREIGHT Act of 2011
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Sires, Al. |
04/01/11 |
To improve the efficiency, operation, and security of the national transportation system to move freight by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce. Keywords: freight infrastructure |
04/01/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 1267 Tonnage Tax Modification |
Herger, W. |
03/30/11 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on certain vessels. Keywords: ocean carrier |
03/30/11Referred to House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 |
Richardson, L. |
03/16/11 |
To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the U.S. to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system. Keywords: freight, infrastructure |
03/16/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, House Ways and Means Committee and House Rules Committee. |
H.R. 662 SAFETEALU Extension Through 2011 |
Mica, J. |
02/11/11
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To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. Keywords: infrastructure |
03/03/11 Signed into law. H.Rept. 112-12 |
H.R. 801 Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011 |
Cravaack, C. |
02/18/11 |
A bill to provide an exception to gross vehicle weight requirements for vehicles. Keywords: size and weight |
02/18/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 763 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011
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Michaud, M. |
02/17/11 |
To authorize the use of 6-axle, 97,000-pound trucks on the Interstate Highway System in any state. Keywords: size and weight |
02/17/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Ways and Means Committee. |
H.R. 756 Standard Waiting Time for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
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DeFazio, P. |
02/17/11 |
A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe standards for the maximum number of hours that an operator of a commercial motor vehicle may be reasonably detained by a shipper or receiver Keywords: motor carrier |
02/17/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 |
Jenkins, L. |
02/15/11 |
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. |
02/15/11 Referred to House Ways & Means Committee. |
H.R. 662 SAFETEA-LU Extension Act of 2011 |
Mica, J. |
02/11/11 |
A bill to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. Keyword: infrastructure |
02/16/11 Approved by House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and referred to House Ways and Means Committee and House Natural Resources Committee. |
H.R. 572 Clean Ports Act of 2011 |
Nadler, J. |
02/09/11 |
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain port authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
02/09/11 Referred to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. |
H.R. 526 Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility and Efficiency Act of 2010 (ON TIME Act) |
Calvert, K. |
02/08/11 |
A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported and exported to/from the U.S. in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected. |
02/08/11 Referred to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, House Ways & Means Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee. |
H.R. 632 Highway Fairness and Reform Act of 2011
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Flake, J. |
02/10/11 |
A bill to permit a State to elect to receive the State's contributions to the Highway Trust Fund in lieu of its Federal-aid Highway program apportionment for the next fiscal year, and for other purposes. |
02/10/11 Referred to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. |
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H.R. 402 National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011 |
DeLauro, R. |
01/24/11 |
A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Bank. Keywords: infrastructure |
01/24/11 Referred to House Energy & Commerce Committee, in addition to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, and to the House Financial Services Committee. |
H.R. 104 Realize America's Maritime Promise Act (RAMP) of 2011 |
Boustany, C. |
01/05/11 |
To ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance. Keywords: port, dredging |
01/05/11 Referred to House Transportation& Infrastructure Committee and House Rules Committee. |
H.R. 5809 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010 (enacted late December 2010 of the 111th session of Congress)
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Inslee, J. |
07/21/10 |
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and modify provisions relating to the diesel emissions reduction program. Keyword: diesel, grant |
Became Public Law 111-364, House Report 111-618. |
H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act |
Biggert, J. |
01/05/11 |
To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes. Keywords: infrastructure |
01/05/11 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
For additional information visit http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html.
Items in RED text indicate a change of status or new item.
Key Updates on IANA Regulatory Policy Issues:
- Compliance dates for Hours of Service final rule. (FMCSA-2004-19608)
- STB extends participation deadline in UP declaratory order proceedings of indemnification provisions for transport of TIH CTechnical correction of final FMCSA's Drivers of CMVs: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones rule. (UP Petition)
- Comment period extension for Notice of Inquiry; U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports. (Notice of Inquiry)
- STB notifies public of BNSF request for Waybill Data. (BNSF Waybill Data)
- STB notifies public of Association of American Railroads request for Waybill Data. (AAR Waybill Data)
Agency |
Type |
Date Posted |
Title (As Published in the Federal Register) |
Federal Register Page No. (Vol.No.) |
Status |
STB |
Notice |
12/30/11 |
Keywords: Rail, Intermodal, Freight |
BNSF Railway Company has requested permission to use certain data from the Board's 1999 through 2010 Carload Waybill Samples. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections by 01/13/11.
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STB |
Notice |
12/28/11 |
Keywords: Rail, Intermodal, Freight |
Association of American Railroads has requested permission to use certain data from the Board's Carload Waybill Samples. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections by 01/11/11.
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STB |
Extension of Intent to Participate
Institution of declaratory order proceeding; request for comments. |
12/20/11
12/14/11 |
Union Pacific Railroad Company — Petition for Declaratory Order Keywords: Hazmat, Safety, Rail |
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STB has extended the intent to participate deadline to 01/10/12.
STB instituted a declaratory order proceeding to determine reasonableness of tariff provisions requiring shippers to indemnify Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) against future liabilities, other than those resulting from UP's negligence or fault, when UP transports toxic by inhalation hazardous (TIH) commodities.
Notice of intent to participate due 12/27/11. |
FMCSA |
Notice of proposed rulemaking |
12/13/11 |
FMCSA-2011-0259: Amendment to Agency Rules of Practice Keywords: Intermodal |
FMCSA proposes to amend its Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier, Intermodal Equipment Provider, Broker, Freight Forwarder, and Hazardous Materials Proceedings in three respects.
Comments due 01/12/12. |
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EPA |
Notice of Decision |
12/13/11 |
EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0548: California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean- Going Vessels At-Berth in California Ports; Notice of Decision Keywords: Emissions, ports, slow steaming |
EPA grants California Air Resources Board (CARB) its request for an authorization to adopt and enforce regulations for its airborne toxic control measures for auxiliary diesel engines operated on ocean-going vessels at-berth in California ports.
Petitions for review due 02/13/12. |
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FMCSA |
Notice and request for comments |
11/29/11 |
FMCSA-2011-0289: Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of an Approved Information Collection: Designation of Agents, Motor Carriers, Brokers and Freight Forwarders Keywords: Intermodal, Freight |
FMCSA requests public comment on revised ICR entitled, ''Designation of Agents, Motor Carriers, Brokers and Freight Forwarders,'' which is used to provide registered motor carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders a means of meeting process agent requirements.
Comments due by 01/30/12. |
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FMCSA |
Final Rule |
11/15/11 |
FMCSA-1997-2210: Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL); Extension of Certificate Retention Requirements Keywords: Truck |
FMCSA extends the requirement that interstate drivers subject to the commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations and the Federal physical qualification requirements must retain paper copies of their medical examiner's certificate.
Effective 12/15/11. |
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FMC |
Request for Comments |
11/04/11 |
Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules Keywords: Shipping |
FMC seeks the shipping public's comments and information on how to improve the Commission's existing regulations or programs. No deadline listed. |
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PHMSA |
Notice of Public Meeting |
11/07/11 |
PHMSA-2011-0246: International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting Keywords: Safety, Hazmat |
PHMSA conducted a public meeting to prepare for U.N. Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. PHMSA will also solicit comments on how to further enhance harmonization for international transport of hazardous materials.
Meeting held 11/17/11. |
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FMCSA |
Final Rule |
11/04/11 |
FMCSA-2011-0039: Commercial Driver's License Information System State Procedures Manual, Release 5.2.0 Keywords: Safety |
Rule requires all State driver licensing agencies to use this recent edition of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Inc.'s Manual to develop the process required to transmit, receive, record, and update information on a CDLIS driver record.
Effective 12/05/11. |
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STB |
Determination |
11/03/11 |
Surface Transportation Board makes rail revenue adequacy determination for 2010 Keywords: Rail, Freight |
The Board found that Union Pacific Railroad Company was revenue adequate in 2010. All other Class I freight railroads were found to be revenue inadequate for that year. |
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FMCSA |
Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
10/26/11 |
FMCSA-97-2349: Unified Registration System Keywords: Truck, Safety |
66506 (76) |
FMCSA amends a number of procedural elements in its Unified Registration System proposal. Among those amendments is a process that would increase difficulty to obtain operating authority.
Comments due 12/27/11 |
MARAD |
Notice; Request for Comments |
10/25/11 |
Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Keywords: Cargo |
MARAD is seeking information to be used in the designation of service categories of individual vessels for purposes of compliance with the Cargo Preference Act.
Comments due 11/25/11 |
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FMCSA |
Notice; Request for Comments |
10/25/11 |
FMCSA-2011-0270: Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection request: Application for Certificate of Registration for Foreign Motor Carriers and Foreign Motor Private Carriers Keywords: Mexico, Truck |
FMCSA requests approval to revise an ICR that requires Mexico-domiciled for-hire and private motor carriers to file an application Form OP-2 if they wish to register to transport property only within municipalities in the U.S. on the U.S.-Mexico international border or within the commercial zones of such municipalities.
Comments due 11/25/11. |
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FHWA |
Notice and Correction
Notice; Request for Applications |
11/21/11
10/21/11 |
Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Program Keywords: Grants |
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FHWA modifies grant application process and extends application deadline to 01/03/12.
FHWA announces there are grants available through the Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Program (MCOM) for multimodal activities such as corridor planning & analysis, performance monitoring & management, low emission zones, efficient & safe movement of freight, and electronic fee and fare payments.
Applications due 12/20/11. |
STB |
Request for Information |
10/12/11 |
49 CFR Chapter X: Reducing Regulatory Burden; Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563 Keywords: Surface Transportation Board (STB) |
63276 (76) |
STB is reviewing its existing regulations to evaluate validity and determine whether they effectively solve current problems facing shippers and railroads.
STB seeks public comment regulations that may be outmoded, ineffective, insufficient, or excessively burdensome, and how to correct them. Comments due 01/10/11. |
STB |
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
10/13/11 |
49 CFR Part 124: Reporting Requirements for Positive Train Control Expenses and Investments Keywords: Rail, Positive Train Control (PTC) |
Proposed rulemaking would require rail carriers submitting "R-1" reports to the Board detailing capital and operating expenditures for Positive Train Control (PTC) to break out specific expenses on the reports. |
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FMCSA |
Notice
Meeting Announcement |
11/21/11
10/07/11 |
FMCSA-2006-26367: Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Series of Public Subcommittee Meetings Keywords: Electronic On-Board Recorders (EOBR),Hours of Service (HOS), Mexico |
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MCSAC will hold a public meeting 12/5/11-12/8/11 at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town to consider, among other things, the report of its EOBR Implementation Subcommittee, data regarding the cross border trucking pilot program with Mexico, and FMCSA-sponsored research on motor coach HOS.
Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) will hold public working group and subcommittee meetings on 10/24/11- 10/27/11 focusing on functional specifications for EOBRs. Meetings will be at the Sheraton Crystal City in Arlington, VA. |
FMC |
Comment Extension
Notice of Inquiry
Formal Notice of Inquiry
Notice of Inquiry |
12/22/11
11/08/11
11/03/11
10/05/11 |
Notice of Inquiry; U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports Keywords: Canada, Cargo, Ports |
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Extension of comment period to 01/09/12.
FMC Notice of Inquiry appears in Federal Register.
FMC issued a formal Notice of Inquiry to solicit the public's views and information on the shift of US-bound being diverted to Canadian and Mexican seaports. Comments due 12/22/11.
FMC will launch inquiry on the loss of HMT revenue to the "Canadian Loophole" and claims that the Canadian Government unfairly subsidizes rail transport from Canadian Ports. |
FMC |
Meeting Announcement |
09/30/11 |
Sunshine Act Meeting; FMC to Discuss PierPass and diversion of U.S.-bound cargo from U.S. Ports Keywords : Cargo, Mexico, Canada, User Fees |
On 10/05/11 FMC will hold a public meeting to discuss, among other things, PierPass Traffic Mitigation Fee and factors that may impact diversion of U.S.-bound cargo from U.S. Ports to Canadian and Mexican Ports. |
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STB |
Notice of declaratory order proceeding; request for comments
Public Proceeding |
09/30/11
09/28/11 |
STB Docket No. FD 3550 Western Coal Traffic League—Petition for Declaratory Order Keywords: Rail, Surface Transportation Board (STB) |
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STB is initiating a declaratory order proceeding to address the effect of the price that Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., paid to acquire BNSF on the Board's annual BNSF Uniform Railroad Costing System (URCS) and revenue adequacy determinations.
Notices of Intent to Participate due 10/13/11.
STB instituted a public proceeding to examine the regulatory effects of the price Berkshire Hathaway paid when it acquired BNSF Railway. |
MARAD |
Meeting Announcement |
09/27/11 |
Meeting of the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council Keywords: Maritime Law |
On 10/12/11 and 10/13/11 the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) will hold a meeting at US DOT to assess 2012 priorities and other issues of importance to the Marine Transportation System. |
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MARAD |
Meeting Announcement |
09/19/11 |
MARAD 2011-0121: Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563: Cargo Preference Keywords: Cargo |
On 10/23/11 MARAD will hold a public meeting to discuss existing Cargo Preference regulations. The meeting will be held at USDOT and the registration deadline to attend the meeting in person was 09/23/11. |
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FMCSA |
Notice; extension of effective date. |
08/31/11 |
Notice of Procedural Changes to the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Program Keywords: Intermodal; Safety |
FMCSA extended the effective date (originally 09/01/11, now 09/01/12) to eliminate the ''registrant-only'' USDOT number as part of the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program. |
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FRA |
Notice of public hearing and extension of comment period
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
10/14/11
08/24/11 |
FRA-2011-0028: Positive Train Control Systems Keywords: Rail; Positive Train Control (PTC) |
63899 (76)
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FRA will hold a public hearing 11/10/11 in Washington, D.C. to discuss proposed PTC rulemaking. Attendees must RSVP at least five days prior to the hearing. FRA is also extending the comment period for its proposed rulemaking to 11/25/11.
FRA proposes removing various requirements for railroads to either conduct further analyses or meet certain risk-based criteria to avoid PTC system implementation on track segments that do not transport poison- or toxic-by-inhalation (PIH) hazardous materials and are not used for intercity or commuter rail.
Comments due by 10/24/11. |
FMC |
Request for Additional Information
Notice of Agreement Filed |
09/21/11
08/17/11 |
FMC Agreement Number 011962-007: Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreement Keywords: Maritime Law |
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FMC requests additional information from the agreement's listed parties, preventing the agreement from becoming effective as originally scheduled. Comments must be filed by 10/06/11.
FMC gives notice of an agreement filed under the Shipping Act of 1984, and allows for a ten day comment period. The agreement requests authority for the corporate restructuring of Consolidated Chassis Management and its affiliated chassis pools, including authority to form separate business entities to facilitate the purpose of the Agreement.
Comments were due 8/27/11. |
FMCSA |
Notice of Regulatory Guidance |
8/15/11 |
FMCSA Clarification: Regulatory Guidance Concerning Household Goods Carriers Requiring Shippers To Sign Blank or Incomplete Documents Keywords: Regulation |
FMCSA issues guidance to clarify the appropriate and intended use of blank or incomplete documents under 49 CFR 375.501(d). Carriers may require shippers to sign incomplete, but not blank, documents so long as the omitted information is limited to: (1) The actual weight of the shipment, in the case of non-binding estimates; and (2) unforeseen charges incurred in transit. Effective 08/15/11. |
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FMCSA |
Notice and Request for Comments
Notice and request for comments |
08/12/11
06/06/11 |
FMCSA-2011-0177: Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comment; Extension of an Information Collection: Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers Regulations Keywords: HOS, EOBR |
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FMCSA requests OMB approval to revise and extend an existing ICR entitled, ''Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers Regulations.'' The HOS rules require most commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to maintain in the CMV an accurate record of duty status (RODS) in either paper or electronic form.
Comments due 09/12/11.
FMCSA announced its plan to submit a Information Collection Request (ICR) entitled ''Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers Regulations'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. Comments due 08/05/11. |
FMCSA |
Notice; change in application due dates |
08/12/11 |
FMCSA- 2011-20557: Notice of Fiscal Year 2012 Safety Grants and Solicitation for Applications Keywords: Funding, Grants, SAFETEA-LU, Safety
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FMCSA announces and requests comment on its ten anticipated (FY) 2012 safety grant opportunities. |
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FRA |
Final Rule |
08/12/11 |
FRA-2011- 20290: Hours of Service of Railroad Employees; Substantive Regulations for Train Employees Providing Commuter and Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; Conforming Amendments to Recordkeeping Requirements Keywords: HOS, Rail |
FRA is amending its HOS recordkeeping regulations, to add substantive hours of service regulations, including maximum on- duty periods, minimum off-duty periods, and other limitations, for train employees (e.g., locomotive engineers and conductors) providing commuter and intercity rail passenger transportation. Rule also makes corresponding changes to FRA's hours of service recordkeeping regulation.
Rule becomes effective 10/15/11. |
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FMCSA |
Meeting Announcement |
08/10/11 |
FMCSA-2006-26367 and FMCSA-2011-0131: Joint Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and Medical Review Board Public Meeting Keywords: Borders, Customs, Security, Safety |
FMCSA's Motor Carrier Advisory Committee and Medical Review Board MCSAC and MRB held a joint public meeting on 08/29/11 - 08/31/11. The afternoon of 08/31/11 will be used for a meeting of the Cross- Border Trucking Pilot Program subcommittee. Meetings will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town. |
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EPA |
Final Rule |
08/08/11 |
EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0162; NHTSA-2010-007: The Heavy-Duty National Program Keywords: Fuel Standards, Emissions |
EPA and NHTSA have adopted standards for CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, respectively, tailored to each of three main regulatory categories: (1) combination tractors; (2) heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans; and (3) vocational vehicles. |
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DHS |
Meeting Announcement |
08/02/11 |
USCBP-2011-0024: Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection (COAC) Keywords: Customs, Borders, Security |
The COAC held an open meeting on August 18, 2011 from 1 to 5:30 pm, in Long Beach, CA.
Among other topics, the COAC will receive an update on Automated Commercial Environment (ACE): What's new? What's planned? |
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STB |
Final Rule
Announcement |
08/03/11
07/28/11 |
EP 542 (Sub-No. 19): Regulations Governing Fees for Services Performed in Connection with Licensing and Related Services-2011 Update Keywords: Regulation, User Fees
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The Board adopts its 2011 User-Fee Update and revises its fee schedule to reflect a combination of increased and decreased costs. Rules effective 09/02/11.
The Board provided 2011 updates for fees the public must pay when filing certain cases and pleadings with the Board. |
EPA |
Proposed Rule |
07/11/11 |
EPA-R09-OAR-2011-0544: Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California Air Resources Board—In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Truck and Bus Regulation, Drayage Truck Regulation and Ocean-Going Vessels Clean Fuels Regulation Keywords: Emissions, Fuel Standards
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EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan that EPA expects to be submitted by the California Air Resources Board. These revisions concern three regulations that reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and other pollutants from in-use, heavy-duty diesel-fueled trucks and buses and from ocean-going vessels (OGV) operating within California jurisdiction.
Comments were due 08/10/11. |
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FMC |
Meeting Announcement
Meeting Announcement |
09/13/11
07/08/11 |
FMC Meeting Keywords: Maritime Law; User Fees |
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FMC will hold a public meeting on 09/27/11 in Long Beach, CA to discuss the PierPass Traffic Mitigation Fee and related matters.
FMC held a meeting 07/13/11. During the closed session, the Commission discussed the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement and Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Transcript Filing Requirement and proposed PierPass Traffic Mitigation Fee Increase. |
STB |
Announcement |
07/07/11 |
EP 542 (Sub-No. 18): Regulations Governing Fees for Services Keywords: Rail, Regulation |
The STB announced that it is reducing the fee charged shippers to file a railroad rate or unreasonable practice complaint from $20,000 to $350, and is maintaining the $150 fee to file an expedited small rate case. |
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OST |
Notice of Awards
Notice of Funding Availability
Interim notice of funding availability; request for comments. |
12/15/11
08/12/11
07/01/11 |
DOT-OST-2011-0107: Notice of Funding Availability for the Department of Transportation's National Infrastructure Investments Under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations, 2011; and Request for Comments Keywords: Appropriations, Funding, Grants, Highways, Infrastructure, Intermodal, Ports, Rail, |
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DOT's Office of the Secretary announces grant awards.
DOT's Office of the Secretary announces the availability of funding and requests proposals for the National Infrastructure Investments, or ''TIGER Discretionary Grants.''
The interim notice announces the availability of funding, selection criteria and pre-application and application requirements for these grants.
DOT"s application system will begin accepting pre-applications on 09/9/11. Pre-applications are due 10/03/11.
DOT"s application system will begin accepting applications on 10/05/11. Final applications are due 10/31/11. |
FMCSA |
Notice of draft strategic plan and request for comments. |
06/29/11 |
FMCSA-2011-0098: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's 2011-2016 Strategic Plan: Raising the Safety Bar Keywords: Safety |
FMCSA requests comment on its draft 2011-2016 Strategic Plan: Raising the Safety Bar. The plan provides continuing direction for FMCSA to further reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities related to CMVs.
Comments were due 07/29/11. |
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FMCSA |
Notice; amendment
Notice of meeting
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07/26/11
06/29/11
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FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) Members Keywords: EOBR, SAFETEA-LU, Safety |
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FMCSA announces that the 08/01/11 and 08/02/11 meetings were held at the Sheraton Crystal City in Arlington, VA. Meeting durations were extended and ran from 8 am-5 pm both days.
The MCSAC held subcommittee meetings 07/11/11 - 07/12/11 and 08/01/11 - 08/02/11. The meetings were open to the public. Public comments were heard at 4:30 p.m. on each meeting day.
The subcommittee discussed how EOBR manufacturers could comply with the Agency's communications standards for the transmittal of data files from EOBRs to enforcement officials and related technical issues. Â Written comments were due 07/12/11 for the July meeting and 08/01/11 for the August meeting. |
FMCSA |
NPRM |
06/07/11 |
FMCSA-2011-0046: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report for Intermodal Equipment Keywords: Intermodal Equipment, Roadability
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FMCSA proposes to delete the requirement for drivers operating intermodal equipment to submit and intermodal equipment providers to retain driver-vehicle inspection reports when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any defects on the intermodal equipment used.
Comments were due 08/08/11. |
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FMCSA |
Technical Corrections
Final Rule |
07/05/11
05/09/11 |
FMCSA-2007-27659: Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards Keywords: Highways, Safety
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FMCSA identified minor discrepancies regarding section references in the regulatory text of the final rule. This document corrects those section references.
The corrections were effective 07/08/11.
FMCSA amends the commercial driver's license (CDL) standards. The rule requires states to issue a learner's permit to aspiring truckers. In addition, applicants will have to pass CDL knowledge and skill tests and meet other qualification requirements.
In addition, the rule strengthens the standards for proof of legal US residence.
The final rule was effective 07/08/11.
States must be in compliance with the requirements by 07/08/14. |
PHMSA |
NPRM |
04/29/11 |
PHMSA-2010-0227: Hazardous Materials: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones by Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles in Intrastate Commerce Keywords: HAZMAT, Safety
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In an effort to bring PHMSA policy in line with overall DOT policy, the department proposes to restrict the use of hand-held mobile telephones, including hand-held cell phones, HAZMAT CMV drivers.
Comments were due 06/28/11. |
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FMC |
Final Rule |
03/02/11 |
No. 10-03: Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Negotiated Rate Arrangements Keywords: Cargo, Maritime Law |
FMC is exempting licensed non- vessel-operating common carriers that enter into negotiated rate arrangements from the tariff rate publication requirements of the Shipping Act of 1984 and certain provisions and requirements of the Commission's regulations.
The final rule was effective 04/18/11. |
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PHMSA |
Final Rule |
02/28/11 |
PHMSA-2010-0221: Hazardous Materials: Limiting the Use of Electronic Devices by Highway Keywords: HAZMAT, Highways, Safety |
PHMSA is prohibiting texting on electronic devices by drivers during the operation of a motor vehicle containing a quantity of hazardous materials.
This final rule was effective 03/30/11. |
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DOT |
FY 2012 Budget Request |
02/14/11 |
FY 2012 DOT Budget Request Keywords: Amtrak, Capacity, Funding, Grants, Highways, Infrastructure, Rail |
The Administration released its FY 2012 Budget Requests, which included some large changes to the DOT portion. |
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FMCSA |
Notice; request for additional public comment
NPRM |
04/13/11
02/01/11 |
FMCSA-2010-0167: Electronic On-Board Recorders and Hours of Service Supporting Documents Keywords: EOBR, HOS, Regulation, Safety |
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FMCSA has republished its call for comments. Comments were due 05/23/11.
FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to require certain motor carriers operating CMVs in interstate commerce to use EOBRs to document their drivers' HOS. |
STB |
Update
Announcement
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06/22/11
02/04/11
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EP 705: Competition in the Railroad Industry Keywords: Antitrust, Capacity, Freight, Rail, Regulation |
Opening Statement - Commissioner Mulvey
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STB held the hearing on rail competition 06/22/11 - 6/23/11. A list of speakers who testified is available here.
STB delayed its hearing on rail competition, originally scheduled for 05/03/11. The hearing took place 06/22/11. Written comments were due 04/12/11. Replies were due 05/27/11. Notices of intent to participate in the hearing were due 06/10/11. |
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FMC |
Notice of Inquiry
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Announcement |
02/07/11
01/04/11 |
Federal Maritime Commission 2011 AgendaKeywords: Capacity, Emissions, Maritime Law
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FMC has issued a Notice of Inquiry for comment on the impact of slow steaming on U.S. ocean liner commerce. Generally, the FMC seeks public comment as to how the practice of slow steaming has (1) Impacted ocean liner carrier operations and shippers' international supply chains; (2) affected the cost and/or price of ocean liner service; and (3) mitigated greenhouse gas emissions. Â
Responses were due 04/05/11.
On January 4th, FMC Chairman Lidinsky provided an overview of the Commission's priorities for 2011.
FMC Order on Special Monitoring Requirements for Certain Global Alliance Agreements  |
FMCSA |
Notice; request for public comment
Update
Notice; Response to Public Comments
Notice
Notice of Availability
Notice; request for public comment
Update
Notice; correction
Notice of Availability; request for comment
Notice; response to public comment
Update
Notice; request for public comment
Announcement |
11/29/11
10/21/11
10/14/11
10/12/11
10/03/11
09/14/11
09/02/11
07/18/11
07/12/11
07/08/11
06/20/11
04/11/11
03/03/11
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FMCSA-2011-0097: US/Mexico Cross-Border Trucking Keywords: Borders; Freight; Highways; NAFTA; Safety; Security |
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FMCSA requests comment on data and information concerning the Pre- Authorization Safety Audits (PASAs) for motor carriers that have applied to participate in the pilot program. Comments due 12/09/11. Â On 10/21/11 the first Mexican truck driver under the cross-border program is scheduled to make a delivery in Dallas, Texas.
FMCSA responds to comments received on the agency's 09/14/11 request for comments on Pre- Authorization Safety Audits (PASAs)
FMCSA announces that reports are now available from site visits at Mexican driver training, testing, and licensing locations.
FMCSA concludes that the potential environmental impacts from the pilot program are not significant and do not warrant additional environmental analysis in the form of an Environmental Impact Statement.
FMCSA requests comment on data and information concerning the Pre- Authorization Safety Audits (PASAs). Comments due 09/26/11.
The Teamsters and Public Citizen filed a lawsuit against USDOT seeking to block cross-border trucking with Mexico.
FMCSA announces a correction to the telephone number listed for further questions in the Federal Register of 07/08/11.
FMCSA announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment that evaluates the potential environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of its cross-border trucking pilot program.
Comments were due 08/11/11.
FMCSA announces its intent to proceed with the initiation of a United States-Mexico cross-border long-haul trucking pilot program.
This notice was effective 07/08/11.
FMCSA Administrator Ferro announces that the new cross-border trucking program with Mexico could be in place within two months.
FMCSA releases Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking Provisions
The U.S. and Mexico reached a preliminary agreement on resolving a cross-border trucking dispute that led to $2.4 billion in Mexican tariffs on U.S. goods. |
STB |
NPRM |
01/04/11 |
EP 697: Amtrak Emergency Routing Orders Keywords: Amtrak; Rail; Regulation |
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The Surface Transportation Board is proposing a new regulation that would ensure Amtrak's intercity passenger train system can keep operating even if an emergency knocks out its normal routes. The regulation would allow Amtrak to order special access to alternative rail lines, owned by freight railroads, if necessary during an emergency.
Comments were due 02/07/11. Reply comments were due 02/22/11. |
FMCSA |
Notice; Denial of petition for determination
Decision
Notice of petition for determination; request for comments |
09/02/11
07/11/11
12/03/10 |
FMCSA-2010-0387: Identification of Interstate Motor Vehicles: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Drayage Truck Registry Sticker Display Requirements; Petition for Determination Keywords: Freight; Intermodal; Ports; SAFETEA-LU
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FMCSA denies the New Jersey Motor Truck Association's (NJMTA) petition requesting that FMCSA determine the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's (Port Authority) Drayage Truck Registry (DTR) sticker display program is preempted by Federal law.
FMCSA has declined to grant the New Jersey Motor Truck Association's petition.
The New Jersey Motor Truck Association has asked FMCSA to declare the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's Drayage Truck Registry sticker display requirement preempted by Federal law.
FMCSA seeks comment on whether the Port Authority's display requirement is preempted or whether it qualifies for the relevant exception codified at 49 U.S.C. 14506(b)(3). |
FMCSA |
Final Rule; Correction
Final Rule
Final Rule
NPRM/Request for comments |
12/30/11
12/2/11
11/23/11
12/21/10 |
FMCSA-2010-0096: Drivers of CMVs: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones Keywords: Regulation, Safety |
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Correction of final rule numbering: On page 75487, in § 390.3, paragraph (f)(1), correct ''(g)(2)'' to ''(f)(2)''
Final rule prohibiting commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or bus becomes effective 01/03/12.
Date of effectiveness announced: The final rule prohibits commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or bus.
FMCSA proposes to restrict the use of hand-held mobile telephones, by CMV drivers while operating in interstate commerce.
FMCSA will be accepting both initial comments and reply comments. Initial comments were due 02/22/11 and reply comments were due 03/21/11. |
FMCSA |
GAO Report
Update |
02/25/11
12/13/10 |
Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program Keywords: Regulation, Safety |
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The GAO has released a report titled: Motor Carrier Safety: FMCSA Has Devoted a Small but Increasing Amount of Resources to Develop the Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program but Is Requesting a Significant Increase for Full Implementation.
On 12/13/10, FMCSA launched its CSA 2010 program, rolling out the Safety Measurement System (SMS). |
NHTSA /EPA |
Proposed rules; correction
Proposed Rules
Proposed Rulemaking |
12/29/10
11/30/10
11/05/10 |
EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0162/ NHTSA-2010-0079: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Keywords: Emissions, Fuel Standards, Regulation |
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EPA and NHTSA issued corrections to the original proposed rule.
EPA and NHTSA are each proposing rules to establish a comprehensive Heavy-Duty National Program that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel efficiency for on-road heavy-duty vehicles.
Comments on all aspects of this proposal were due 01/31/11. |
STB |
Public Hearing |
02/24/11
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Review of Commodity, Boxcar, and TOFC/COFC Exemptions: Docket No. EP 704. |
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The STB held a hearing to review existing exemptions from railroad-transportation regulations for certain commodities, boxcar and intermodal freight.
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FMCSA |
Notice |
08/09/10 |
Elimination of USDOT Number Registrant-Only Classification Keywords: Intermodal Equipment, Safety
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FMCSA has decided to eliminate the ''registrant-only'' USDOT number as part of the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program.
The change will be effective 09/01/11. |
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FRA |
Final rule; rescission of Emergency Order No. 26.
Update |
09/27/10
08/17/10 |
FRA-2009-0118: Restrictions on Railroad Operating Employees' Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Electronic Devices Keywords: Rail, regulations, Safety
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FRA is restricting use of mobile telephones and other distracting electronic devices by railroad operating employees.
Effective 03/28/11.
FRA has released its initial report, "The Impact of Distracting Electronic Devices on the Safe Performance of Duties by Railroad Operating Employees". |
FMC |
Final Report
Update |
12/08/10
12/08/10 |
Fact Finding Investigation No. 26: Vessel Capacity and Equipment Availability in the United States Export and Import Liner Trades Keywords: Capacity, Cargo, Freight |
Recommended Changes to Shipping Act - Chairman Lidinsky |
In December, the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Report from Commissioner Dye.
The Commission will continue its oversight of the Transpacific and Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreements. The report also encouraged that the Commission continue its collaboration with intermodal businesses regarding container access and availability. |
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FMCSA |
Update
Update
Final rule/ Technical amendments and response to petitions for reconsideration
Final rule |
08/26/11
10/25/10
09/13/10
04/05/10 |
FMCSA-2004-18940: Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance Keywords: EOBR, HOS |
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Court overturns onboard truck recorder rule citing that FMCSA did not meet a specific requirement set by Congress to ensure that EOBRs not be used to harass truck drivers.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed a petition seeking review of the final rule mandating EOBR for motor carriers with persistent noncompliance with hours-of-service regulations, arguing that there is no proof the devices can accurately and automatically record a driver's hours of service and duty status.
In response to petitions for reconsideration, FMCSA made adjustments to the requirements relating to the temperature range in which EOBRs must be able to operate, and the connector type specified for the USB interface. The amendments in this final rule became effective 09/13/10.
FMCSA requires mandatory use of EOBRs for motor carriers that have demonstrated serious noncompliance with the HOS rules.
This final rule was effective 06/04/10. Motor carriers must comply with this final rule by 06/04/12. |
FMCSA |
Final Rule |
09/27/10 |
FMCSA-2009-0370 - Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication Devices Keywords: Highways, Regulation, Safety |
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FMCSA prohibits texting by CMV drivers operating in interstate commerce and imposes sanctions for drivers who fail to comply with this rule. Additionally, motor carriers are prohibited from requiring or allowing their drivers to engage in texting while driving.
The rule was effective 10/27/10. |
FRA |
Update
Announcement
Final rule amendments
Final rule; request for comment on specific issues
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07/08/11
03/07/11
09/27/10
01/15/09 |
FRA-2008-0132 -- Positive Train Control Systems Keywords: Rail, Regulation, Safety
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The PTC rule has been approved by the Office of the Secretary and sent to OMB. Publication is scheduled for 10/10/11.
In response to requests from Class I Railroads and AAR, FMCSA has agreed to issue a new proposed rulemaking to reduce the number of route miles requiring positive train control (PTC) systems by about 10,000 miles.
FRA made amendments to the final PTC Rule. The amendments to the final rule are effective 11/26/10.
FRA has issued a final rule guiding the implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) provisions included in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. |
TSA/ USCG
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GAO Report
GAO Report |
05/10/11
12/10/09 |
TSA-2006-24191 / USCG-2006-24196 Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector Keyword: TWIC
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The GAO has issued a report on the TWIC program, criticizing the program and highlighting gaps and loopholes in the program.
The GAO has issued a report on the TWIC program, citing the progress in enrolling people, as well as the challenges facing card reader implantation. |
FMC |
Update
Update
Update
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07/19/11
06/17/11
11/10/10
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FMC Docket #: 08-05/ Agreement No.s 201178 / 201199 City of Los Angeles, CA, Harbor Department of the City of Los Angeles, Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles, City of Long Beach, California, Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, and the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Long Beach—Possible Violations of Sections 10(B)(10), 10(D)(1) and 10(D)(4) of the Shipping Act of 1984; Order of Investigation and Hearing |
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The 9th Circuit Court's Judge Snyder has ruled that the Port of Long Beach violated state law by reaching a settlement with the trucking industry without first performing an environmental impact study.
The 9th Circuit Court heard arguments on the case on 06/10/11. A ruling is not expected for at least 2 months.
Citing the injunction ruling from Judge Snyder, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit denied ATA's request for an expedited hearing of its appeal in the Port of Los Angeles clean-truck case. The case will like extended well into 2011.
ATA has filed suit against the Port of Los Angeles over portions of its Clean Truck program. |
CBP |
Correcting amendments
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12/24/09
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USCBP-2007-0077 - Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements Keywords: Cargo, Customs, Security
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CBP has published correcting amendments to the 11/08 interim final rule. These amendments clarify the bond terms applicable to the importer security filing bond by adding the liability amounts for a breach of the bond and by adding a paragraph to cover a single transaction. |
FMCSA |
Final Rule
Final Rule
Update
Update
Notice; availability of supplemental documents; reopening of comment period
GAO Study
NPRM; notice of availability of supplemental documents and corrections; extension of comment period
NPRM |
12/27/11
12/22/11
11/2/11
05/30/11
05/09/11
01/26/11
02/16/11
12/23/10 |
FMCSA-2004-19608 - Hours of Service of Drivers Keyword: HOS
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Full compliance is required by 07/01/13. Compliance for penalty schedule, violations and monetary penalties, and definition of on-duty time must be complied with by effective date of 02/27/12.
FMCSA has issued final rule. Rule cuts maximum weekly hours worked by 12, redefines "on-duty" time and requires 34 hours "off duty" before restarting weekly clock.
FMCSA submitted its final rule to OMB for review; FMCSA owes a status update to the court by 11/28/11.
FMCSA has delayed the scheduled release of the final rule to October 2011 in order to allow time to review comments on the new materials added to the docket in May.
FMCSA has placed four additional documents in the public docket of its recent HOS NPRM. The Agency is reopening the comment period on the NPRM to allow for review and discussion of these documents and FMCSA's possible consideration of their findings in the development of the final rule. Comments will only be considered on the four new documents.
Comments were due 06/08/11.
The GAO has released a study entitled "Commercial Motor Carriers: More Could Be Done to Determine Impact of Excessive Loading and Unloading Wait Times on Hours of Service Violations."
The full report is available here. Highlights of the report are here.
FMCSA has released additional documents regarding the HOS rulemaking. The public comment period ended 03/04/11. Â FMCSA proposes to amend the HOS regulations for CMV drivers.
Comments were due 02/28/11. |
FMCSA |
Final rule; partial extension of compliance date.
Final rule; partial extension of compliance date.
Announcement
Final Rule / Technical Amendments |
05/20/11
08/20/10
06/07/10
12/29/09
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FMCSA-2005-23315 Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Intermodal Equipment Keyword: Intermodal Equipment, Roadability |
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FMCSA has once again extended the compliance deadline for no-defect DVIRs.
The new deadline is 06/30/12.
In response to petitions, FMCSA has announced that the requirement to file no-defect DVIRs goes beyond stated requirements and is likely to provide only negligible safety benefits. Therefore, the department has determined that it may be necessary to issue a NPRM to propose eliminating the requirement for no-defect DVIRs. In the meantime, FMCSA extended the compliance deadline from 06/30/10 to 06/30/11.
IANA launched their Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) Processing System. The system assists motor carriers, intermodal equipment providers (IEPs), facility operators, and maintenance & repair vendors with regulatory compliance and identification of defective equipment.
DVIR reporting was required by 06/30/10.
Register for IANA DVIR processing services here: www.DVIR.Intermodal.org
FMCSA publishes official register notice amending regulation to allow a fifth intermodal equipment marking option. |
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