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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6050
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking comments from the public and industry about the usefulness of collecting financial and operational statistics from small airline operators. These airlines, which operate aircraft with 60 seats or less, must submit specific reports quarterly. The data helps the Department of Transportation set mail rates and ensure airlines provide essential services safely and reliably. The comment period ends on February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Transportation Statistics wants to know if collecting details about small airlines' money and operations is still helpful. They need people to tell them by February 18 if these reports are useful or not.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2030
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking public input on its plan to extend a 3-year information collection effort called the "Annual Tank Car Survey". This survey aims to gather data on tank car facilities capable of modifying or building tank cars to meet new safety specifications outlined in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The information collected will help the Department of Transportation estimate the number of tank cars that will be updated or constructed to these safer standards. Individuals have until March 12, 2021, to submit their comments to BTS, with details on how to do so provided in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to keep track of how many special train cars, used for carrying liquids, are being made safer. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this plan until March 12, 2021.