Friday, November 13, 2026

Tag: department of transportation

US regulators to rescind fuel economy standards

The order directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to "reconsider the 2022 model year through 2031 model years for cars and trucks."

US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration to award millions for port...

$580 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and one U.S. territory.

Biden administration announces $2.4 billion in new rail projects part of...

More than $2.4 billion will be allocated for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C.

Biden administration announces final rule that requires airlines to issue automatic...

The new rule makes refunds to passengers easy when airlines cancel or significantly change their flights, significantly delay their checked bags, or fail to provide the extra services they purchased.

Biden administration invests in ports to strengthen American supply chains

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced an investment of more than $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects under the Port Infrastructure Development Program.

DOT suspends a Trump administration rule allowing liquified natural gas transport...

The suspension of the federal rule will remain in effect until either DOT passes a replacement rule that governs LNG by rail, or June 30, 2025 before LNG transport by rail can resume.

Federal Court rules against Trump administration’s attempt to rollback Corporate Average...

The court's ruling upheld the higher fine currently in place for automakers who manufacture "gas guzzlers."

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