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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is collecting information to understand how well drivers know the laws about passing stopped school buses, which often have flashing lights. This information will come from national and community surveys of drivers, aiming to reduce illegal passes of school buses and improve safety. The study involves surveys conducted for drivers from different groups to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, including the use of automated cameras. Comments on the information collection can be submitted until February 8, 2021.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is looking to determine if a foreign-built vessel, named Open Seas, can be eligible for coastwise trade endorsement. This endorsement would allow the vessel to carry up to 12 passengers for hire. The administration is seeking public comments on how this might impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flagged vessels. Comments, which can be submitted by February 5, 2025, should focus on whether approving this request could negatively affect domestic industry.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a virtual meeting of the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) scheduled for February 24, 2021. This meeting will be live-streamed for public viewing on FAA's social media platforms. The DAC, established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, provides advice to the FAA on key issues related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration. Written statements from the public can be submitted prior to the meeting but no oral presentations will be accepted due to time constraints.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a notice to request public comments on a special permit application from Tennessee Gas Pipeline, L.L.C. (TGP). This permit seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety regulations, particularly concerning changes in pipeline class locations and maximum allowable operating pressure. The exemption covers sections of the pipeline in Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, which need relief instead of replacing the pipeline or reducing its pressure. Interested parties have until February 18, 2021, to submit their comments regarding the safety and environmental implications of granting this permit.

The Federal Highway Administration within the Transportation Department has issued a rule to address a recent mistake in the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction involves removing the section titled "Sign Details" from Appendix C to Subpart A of Part 470 in Title 23 of the Code, as revised on April 1, 2024. This action was published to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the regulations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced its intention to submit a renewal for the Information Collection Request (ICR) titled "Application for Certificate of Registration for Foreign Motor Carriers and Foreign Motor Private Carriers." This request involves Mexico-based motor carriers who wish to transport property within certain U.S. municipalities near the U.S.-Mexico border. These carriers must file Form OP-2 for registration, and the FMCSA is seeking public comments on whether this collection is necessary and how it might be improved or made less burdensome. Comments are requested by April 13, 2021.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect new information. This collection will involve using the FHWA Performance Progress Report (PPR) Form to track and report the performance and progress of projects funded by federal grants or cooperative agreements. The data collection is essential to ensure compliance with federal requirements and is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should be submitted by January 31, 2025, and feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements for the collection process is encouraged.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to the National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP). This program aims to recognize and enhance roads across the United States, offering grants to State Departments of Transportation and federally recognized Indian Tribes. Comments are invited on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection, as well as any suggestions to improve it or reduce the burden on applicants. The deadline for submitting comments is January 29, 2025.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on a request to determine the coastwise endorsement eligibility for the foreign-built vessel SEA STAR. This vessel intends to operate as a taxi and tour service in Puget Sound and the Inside Passage, accommodating no more than twelve passengers. MARAD seeks input on potential impacts this determination may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses that utilize U.S.-flag vessels. Comments can be submitted through various methods by January 6, 2025, and will be publicly available unless submitted confidentially following specific procedures.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking public feedback on its proposed tests for composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) with different pressure relief devices (PRDs). These tests aim to help develop better safety guidelines for COPVs, especially those transporting flammable gases, by assessing the effectiveness of PRDs under fire conditions. The agency invites comments on the proposed test setups, including the duration of bonfire tests, the adequacy of sample size, and the selection of PRDs. PHMSA also asks for input on the potential impacts of using thermal activation PRDs compared to pressure/temperature-activated ones.