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The Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation has announced the availability of $19.6 million in grants through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. These grants aim to enhance efficiency and quality in small shipyard operations, focusing on capital improvements and training for workers in shipbuilding-related industries. Applications for these grants are open until February 25, 2021, with strict eligibility criteria, including the requirement for shipyards to have fewer than 1,200 production employees. The program encourages the use of U.S.-produced goods and supports projects that aid rural areas and opportunity zones.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has published a notice about a petition from Michael Gray. The petition seeks an exemption from a specific aviation regulation, 14 CFR 61.160(b), allowing him to use his past education and experience to obtain a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate with fewer required hours. The public is encouraged to submit comments on the petition by May 6, 2025, using various methods provided, including online submission, mail, or fax. This notice aims to increase public awareness and involvement in the FAA's exemption process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced a notice about a petition from Michael Gray. He is seeking an exemption from certain parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Specifically, Michael Gray wants to use his previous training and education to qualify for a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate with fewer required flight hours. Public comments on this petition can be submitted until May 1, 2025, through various methods, including online, mail, hand delivery, or fax.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding applications for modifications to existing special permits concerning the transportation of hazardous materials. The public is invited to comment on these applications by April 10, 2025. Interested parties can inspect copies of the applications at the PHMSA office or online. This notice is part of the procedures under federal hazardous materials law to ensure public input and compliance.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is announcing a public meeting of the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). The meeting will take place on August 11-12, 2021, and will be open to the public. Participants may either attend virtually or at the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC, depending on the status of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Topics will include updates from Federal Emergency Services, FICEMS, and NHTSA Initiatives, as well as committee reports. Members of the public who wish to attend or speak at the meeting must RSVP by August 6, 2021.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced an extension of the comment period for a proposed rule about the safety of Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Originally ending on February 1, 2021, the new deadline for public comments is April 1, 2021. This extension was granted in response to a request from Venable LLC on behalf of various organizations, which needed more time to analyze and discuss the technical and policy questions raised by the proposal. The purpose is to gather detailed input to help shape the safety framework for these driving systems.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, is proposing changes to the Class E airspace around Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, WV. This change is necessary because the older navigation system, the Beckley VOR, is being phased out. The proposal aims to update airspace rules to ensure flight safety and support local flight operations. Public comments on these proposed changes can be submitted until March 3, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting the annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award, which aims to encourage creative and effective ways to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in the transportation industry. Open to individuals and various organizations, including NGOs and government bodies, the award offers a cash prize of up to $50,000 for the most impactful project. Participants must be U.S. citizens or entities based in the U.S., and submissions are due by March 1, 2021. Winners will be judged based on factors such as technical merit, originality, impact, and practicality.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has set up an emergency relief docket (ERD) for 2021, identified as docket number FRA-2021-0001. This ERD streamlines the process for handling requests for waivers from safety rules during emergencies. If an emergency event occurs, the FRA Administrator can activate special procedures to provide relief to the railroad industry. Individuals can search for comments related to any docket online, and the FRA has privacy policies in place for these exchanges.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has withdrawn a notice regarding agency information collection activities that was initially published on December 31, 2024, in the Federal Register. The notice informed the public about a request for comments on a proposed new information collection. The withdrawal was officially issued on April 8, 2025. For any questions or more information, the contact person is Jazmyne Lewis at the Department of Transportation.