The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) https://railroads.dot.gov/ is part of the Department of Transportation established in 1966. FRA is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of goods and people by rail. The most recent law covering this entity was the 2008 Federal Rail Safety Improvements Act https://railroads.dot.gov/sites/fra.dot.gov/files/fra_net/2189/RSIA_Pub.%20L.%20No.%20110-432%20in%20pdf.pdf and FRA’s overall legal authority comes from 49 USC 103 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section103&num=0&edition=prelim Regulations … Continue reading Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) https://www.transit.dot.gov/ is responsible for providing grants to local transit systems including buses, subways, light and commuter rail, trolleys, and ferries. It also conducts research in these areas and administers a transit safety program. FTA was established by Public Law 88-365 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-78/pdf/STATUTE-78-Pg302-2.pdf signed by President Johnson on July 9, 1964. 49 USC 107 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title49/html/USCODE-2022-title49-subtitleI-chap1-sec107.htm is its governing … Continue reading Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) https://www.faa.gov/ is a the U.S. Dept. of Transportation agency responsible for regulating U.S. civilian aviation. Governmental regulation of civilian aviation began with the 1926 Air Commerce Act directing the Commerce Department to promote air commerce, enforce traffic rules, license pilots, and other related factors. In 1958 the Federal Aviation Agency … Continue reading Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The FMCSA https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ in the Dept. of Transportation is the lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Its mission is reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA partners with industry, safety advocates, and state and local governments to keep our nation's roadways … Continue reading Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Highway Administration (dot.gov) is part of the Department of Transportation supporting state and local governments in designing, constructing, and maintaining the national highway system. This occurs through the Federal Aid Highway Program which is described in this Federal-Aid Highway Program (FAHP): In Brief (congress.gov) 2021 Congressional Research Service analysis. FHWA's historical origins begin with … Continue reading Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PMHSA) https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/ is a Department of Transportation agency established in 2004 by Public Law 108-426 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-108publ426/pdf/PLAW-108publ426.pdf. PMHSA’s responsibilities include protecting the public and environment by enhancing and regulating the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials. This involves establishing national policy, setting and enforcing standards, educating, conducting … Continue reading DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
2024 Government Information Day Conference Review
The 2024 Government Information Day Conference was held May 17th at the Indiana State Library. The event was a hybrid conference, with sessions from the Indiana Authors Room available for in-person or virtual (via Zoom) attendance. The format of the conference consisted of three concurrent sessions, a keynote address, behind-the-scenes library tour, and two conflict … Continue reading 2024 Government Information Day Conference Review
Spring INDIGO Meeting
Just a reminder that the spring 2024 INDIGO meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at the Maurer School of Law, Indiana University, Bloomington. You will also be able to attend the meeting via Zoom. Jennifer Morgan will send an email closer to the date, with the agenda and all the important details. Reminder, … Continue reading Spring INDIGO Meeting
In-Person Registration for 2024 Government Information Day Closes May 10th
Registration for in-person attendance to 2024 Government Information Day Conference closes in one week. Government Information Day, or GID, is a free biennial conference for librarians interested in learning about government resources and improving information literacy. The conference is on May 17th at the Indiana State Library. This year’s Keynote Address Speaker will be Scott … Continue reading In-Person Registration for 2024 Government Information Day Closes May 10th
2024 Depository Library Council Spring Meeting Today!
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and the Depository Library Council are hosting the Spring 2024 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting Thursday, May 2, 2024; 12:30 – 5:15 p.m. (EDT). Registration is currently open. This event is free to attend, and open to the public. The meeting is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow … Continue reading 2024 Depository Library Council Spring Meeting Today!
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