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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.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on their plan to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new collection of information. This notice relates to the Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grants for fiscal years 2023-2026, which are available to eligible entities like State Departments of Transportation and Tribal governments. The FHWA will collect information annually to help distribute these grants, and the public is encouraged to share thoughts on the necessity and burden of this data collection process. For submitting comments, the agency has provided several methods including online, fax, and mail.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed rule related to Asset Management Plans and Management and Monitoring Systems. Initially set to close on January 13, 2025, the deadline is now extended to February 12, 2025, following feedback that more time was needed for thorough review and response. Comments can be submitted by mail, hand delivery, or online at regulations.gov. For further information, individuals can contact FHWA representatives via the provided contact details.

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, alongside the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation of Canada, has updated the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules used in their regions. These changes, now effective as of January 10, 2025, aim to clarify current requirements related to vessel conditions, navigation, radio communications, hazardous cargo, and reporting procedures. The rules also detail specific requirements, such as the need for landing booms on certain vessels and the conditions under which vessels can load at increased draughts. The updates are intended to ensure consistency and avoid confusion among users of the Seaway, with the amendments aligning closely between the United States and Canada.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel, Skydancer, can be approved for a coastwise endorsement, allowing it to carry up to 12 passengers for commercial sailing charters in California. MARAD is inviting public comments on how this decision might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use American-flagged vessels. The application is available for review online, and comments can be submitted via the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail. Comments will be publicly available unless submitted as confidential commercial information.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for a foreign-built vessel named HI TIDE, which will carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended for passenger fishing charters and tours around the Island of Hawaii. MARAD is soliciting public comments on how this determination might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The public can submit comments until January 6, 2025, through various methods outlined in the notice.

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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection related to the transportation of household goods. This process is meant to ensure consumer protection by requiring motor carriers to keep detailed records and conduct physical surveys of items being moved. The collected information, which assists in providing the estimates and contracts for moving services, is used to help individuals make informed decisions and protect them from deceptive practices. The proposal also accounts for an increase in the estimated annual burden, now totaling 3,722,704 hours, due to revised agency estimates.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to noise barriers along highways, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites feedback on the necessity and accuracy of the information collection and suggests ways to make the process more efficient. Comments can be submitted by March 3, 2021, through different channels, including an online portal, fax, mail, or in person. The goal is to update and manage data on noise barriers to help state highway agencies and other stakeholders.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed the effective date of a rule concerning the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy until March 20, 2025. This rule, initially set to take effect on January 3, 2025, updates the chest jacket and spine box specifications to address fit, availability, and noise issues. The delay, in accordance with a presidential memorandum for reviewing new regulations, allows for additional evaluation and is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing the usual notice and comment process.