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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the Department of Transportation has announced the availability of final policy guidance for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. This guidance updates the initial policy from January 2023 and incorporates public feedback from earlier in 2024. It provides details about the steps and criteria projects must meet to qualify for discretionary funding. Certain projects already in progress may continue under the old guidance, but they can opt to switch to the new guidelines if they choose.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew the hearing requirement exemptions for nine individuals who drive commercial motor vehicles across states. This means these drivers, who are hard of hearing or deaf, can continue to operate their vehicles safely until November 2022. FMCSA evaluated their eligibility and found that they meet safety standards comparable to those with typical hearing abilities. The exemptions will remain active as long as the drivers comply with the set conditions and maintain safety standards.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking for public comments on its plan to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending an existing information collection related to its State Highway Safety Grant Program. This program helps states improve highway safety by providing grants, and the information collected is necessary to evaluate whether states meet federal funding criteria. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including an online portal. The deadline for submission is April 12, 2021, and the feedback will help in assessing the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection.

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 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) issued a new rule affecting certain Airbus SAS airplanes based on reports of incorrect information about trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSAs). This rule mandates contacting Collins Aerospace for updated certificates and potentially replacing the affected parts to ensure safety. The FAA has implemented this rule without the usual public comment period due to the immediate safety concern, requiring compliance to prevent potential aircraft control problems. Public comments are still welcome until March 28, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to deny 3 North LLC's request for a 5-year exemption that would allow three of its commercial driver's license (CDL) holders, who are under the age of 21 with a "K" restriction for intrastate-only operations, to drive in a state other than their home state. FMCSA determined that granting this exemption would not provide a level of safety equivalent to existing regulations. The decision was based on an evaluation of the application, public comments, and concerns about disrupting state regulations regarding "K" restrictions. The agency suggested that the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program could be a better alternative for those drivers.

The Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) has requested a waiver from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for certain safety regulations under 49 CFR part 223, specifically related to safety glazing standards for an old locomotive. This locomotive, built in 1953, operates in Rochelle, Illinois, at low speeds and currently uses safety laminate glass. Interested parties can submit their comments online or through other specified methods by a given deadline, after which FRA will consider them before making a decision. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there's a specific request with a reason by the end of the comment period.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public comments on a proposal to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget to renew an information collection related to commercial space transportation. This information helps determine if applicants meet the requirements for renewing a launch license to ensure public safety during reentry operations. The FAA uses this data to assess the compliance of reusable launch vehicle operators with public safety and other national interests. Approximately 5 operators are expected to respond, with an average time commitment of 1,127 hours per response.

The Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on the modification of existing information collection activities related to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) and the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit programs. These changes are intended to streamline the application process for these financial assistance programs. The department is asking for feedback on whether these data collection efforts are necessary, how accurate their burden estimates are, and how they might minimize the burden on respondents. Comments need to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget by April 7, 2025.