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The Transportation Department published three proposed rules, three notices, and one rule on September 4, 2026, addressing airspace designations, medical certification standards, and environmental assessments.
The Transportation Department published three proposed rules, three notices, and one rule on September 4, 2026, addressing airspace designations, medical certification standards, and environmental assessments. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/transportation-department/#s-2026-09-04
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Proposed RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
FAA proposes to amend its regulations to allow applicants with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus to apply for airman medical certification that may be issued at the time of their medical examination instead of requiring Special Issuance review by FAA. This action would reduce the burden associated with the process of review for Authorization for Special Issuance while recognizing that modern medical advancements have significantly improved the manageability of certain forms of diabetes.
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91 FR 56798FR Doc. 2026-18162official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Highway Administration
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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91 FR 56941FR Doc. 2026-18155official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This action proposes to establish new Class E airspace over Lexington, VA. This airspace is necessary to support Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations, utilizing new Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) serving Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital Heliport.
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91 FR 56809FR Doc. 2026-18145official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This action proposes to establish new Class E airspace over Hardy, VA. This airspace is necessary to support Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations, utilizing new Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) serving Carilion Westlake Center Heliport.
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91 FR 56810FR Doc. 2026-18144official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on July 19, 2023. Two comments were received (one comment was submitted twice with an editorial correction) and responded to in the supporting statement accessible following the instructions outlined in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The collection involves collecting safety data from FAA Flight Standards Service, Safety Management System Voluntary Program participants. The collection is necessary to evaluate participating certificate holders and their compliance with voluntary program requirements.
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91 FR 56940FR Doc. 2026-18143official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), DOT Order 5610.1D, DOT's Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, and FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, the FAA is announcing the availability of the Final Tiered Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory (Final Tiered EA and FONSI/ROD).
91 FR 56939FR Doc. 2026-18135official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This action revokes the Class E airspace at Point Pleasant, WV. This action is due to the cancellation of the instrument procedures at Mason County Airport, Point Pleasant, WV. This action brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
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91 FR 56775FR Doc. 2026-18126official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Transportation Department published 24 documents on September 3, 2026, comprising 17 notices, one proposed rule, and six rules.
The Transportation Department published 24 documents on September 3, 2026, comprising 17 notices, one proposed rule, and six rules. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/transportation-department/#s-2026-09-03
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NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56716FR Doc. 2026-18081official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56714FR Doc. 2026-18080official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56718FR Doc. 2026-18079official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56717FR Doc. 2026-18078official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56713FR Doc. 2026-18077official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56711FR Doc. 2026-18076official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56712FR Doc. 2026-18075official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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91 FR 56715FR Doc. 2026-18074official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of one engine fire switch self-releasing, causing an uncommanded in-flight shut down to one engine. This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, replacement of certain fire panels, and for certain other airplanes, a general visual inspection of certain fire panels, and applicable on- condition actions. This proposed AD would also limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions.
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91 FR 56601FR Doc. 2026-18072official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
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91 FR 56706FR Doc. 2026-18068official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
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91 FR 56706FR Doc. 2026-18067official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
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91 FR 56707FR Doc. 2026-18066official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Premiori, LLC, (Premiori), has determined that certain Premiorri Solazo replacement passenger car tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles. Premiori filed an original noncompliance report dated June 28, 2022, and amended the report on October 27, 2022. Premiori petitioned NHTSA on July 7, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of Premiori's petition.
91 FR 56721FR Doc. 2026-18064official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, (Mercedes-Benz) and Daimler Vans USA, LLC, (Daimler Vans), have determined that certain model year (MY) 2020- 2021 VS20 Metris (Platform 447) vans do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less. Daimler Vans filed an original noncompliance report dated March 8, 2022. Mercedes-Benz subsequently petitioned NHTSA on March 31, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the grant of Mercedes-Benz's petition.
91 FR 56719FR Doc. 2026-18063official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the detection of missing chamfers under the heads of critical fasteners on the primary structure of both pylons. This AD requires an inspection of the fasteners in the affected areas and corrective actions if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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91 FR 56581FR Doc. 2026-18055official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a new airworthiness limitation is necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate a new airworthiness limitation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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91 FR 56584FR Doc. 2026-18053official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318-112; Model A319-115, -132, and -133; Model A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N; and Model A321-211, -213, -231, -271N, -251NX, -253NX, and -271NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a quality escape identified in the production assembly line on the main landing gear (MLG) support rib 5 lugs, which resulted in tool mark damage in the bore of the forward and aft lugs. This AD requires repetitive detailed visual inspections (DVIs) of the affected parts and applicable corrective actions. This AD also provides a one- time special detailed inspection (SDI) as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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91 FR 56575FR Doc. 2026-18052official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleSIGNIFICANT · E.O. 12866Transportation DepartmentOffice of the Secretary
The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is amending its regulations governing how air carriers report the causes of flight cancellations and delays. This action implements Section 511(b) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which mandates that ten specific types of events be excluded from the "Air Carrier" causal reporting code. That code is reserved for circumstances that are within the carrier's control. This final rule creates a new reporting category to capture these ten specific events, ensuring that the data reported to the Department and shared with the traveling public accurately reflects the statutory distinction between carrier-controllable events and the specific exclusions identified by Congress.
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91 FR 56588FR Doc. 2026-18040official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
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91 FR 56587FR Doc. 2026-18032official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an information collection renewal. The collection involves an aircraft operator's request for a privacy ICAO address through a web-based application process. The information to be collected is necessary to qualify for the authorized use of the privacy ICAO address services and for monitoring to support continued airworthiness and enforcement activities.
91 FR 56708FR Doc. 2026-18025official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Model PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 engines. This AD was prompted by the discovery of a quality escape involving incorrect shot peening on certain high- pressure compressor (HPC) drum rotor disk assemblies. This AD requires visually inspecting the HPC drum rotor disk assembly for incorrect shot peen coverage and, depending on the results of the inspection, replacing the HPC drum rotor disk assembly with a part eligible for installation. This AD also requires removing and replacing certain HPC drum rotor disk assemblies before reaching certain life limits. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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91 FR 56578FR Doc. 2026-18019official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
On July 24, 2026, the FAA published a notice seeking public comments regarding Midway Atoll Airport/Henderson Airfield (MDY). The comment period for the notice was scheduled to end on September 8, 2026. The FAA received a request to extend the comment period. The FAA is extending the comment period for the July 24, 2026, notice by 14 days.
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91 FR 56707FR Doc. 2026-18010official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentMaritime Administration
MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0546 (Generic Clearance of Customer Satisfaction Surveys) is used to obtain feedback about customer service delivery. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
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91 FR 56719FR Doc. 2026-17999official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2026-01 to remind railroads and their employees of the importance of compliance with Federal regulations and railroad operating rules governing restricted speed. This Safety Advisory contains a summary of seven recent train accidents involving failure to operate at restricted speed and makes recommendations to railroads to ensure employee compliance with restricted speed requirements, with particular emphasis on operations in positive train control (PTC) Restricted Mode.
91 FR 56709FR Doc. 2026-17996official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Transportation Department published a final rule finalizing National Environmental Policy Act implementing regulations for its highway, rail, and transit agencies, effective September 1, 2026.
The Transportation Department published a final rule finalizing National Environmental Policy Act implementing regulations for its highway, rail, and transit agencies, effective September 1, 2026. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/transportation-department/#s-2026-09-01
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RuleSIGNIFICANT · E.O. 12866Transportation DepartmentFederal Highway AdministrationFederal Railroad AdministrationFederal Transit Administration
FHWA, FRA, and FTA (collectively referred to as the "Agencies") are finalizing the interim final rule (IFR) published on July 3, 2025, which revised the Agencies' National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 implementing regulations in light of the removal of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations, the amendments to NEPA included in the section of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FR Act) of 2023, known as the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023, amendments regarding efficient environmental reviews included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, and the Supreme Court decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition. The Agencies provided a 30-day comment period for the public to review and comment on the IFR. This final rule addresses public comments received and finalizes the IFR with minor technical changes.
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91 FR 56029FR Doc. 2026-17904official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FMCSA amends the regulations governing the annual Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees that participating States collect from motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. On September 18, 2025, the UCR Board recommended a fee increase for the 2027 registration year and subsequent registration years. This recommended increase averages 20 percent over the fee structure adopted for 2025 and retained for 2026, with varying increases ranging between $9 and $9,329 per entity, depending on the applicable fee bracket. Although the fees for registration year 2027 are increased, they are less than those in effect during registration years 2019 through 2022. FMCSA adopts the recommended fee increase.
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91 FR 56063FR Doc. 2026-17893official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
On July 17, 2026, PHMSA published a Federal Register notice titled: "Pipeline Safety: Joint Meeting of the Gas and Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committees," which provided an opportunity for public comment by August 31, 2026, on the proceedings of the Gas and Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committees meeting related to 13 notices of proposed rulemakings (NPRM). These proposed rules covered topics such as special permit conditions, in-plant piping, incidental gathering lines, coating damage assessments, atmospheric corrosion, class change pressure tests, maximum allowable operating pressure reconfirmation, operator identification notifications, limitations on welding, remote valves, the property damage definition, right-of-way patrols, and reporting deadlines. PHMSA received requests from stakeholders to extend the comment period. Based on those requests, PHMSA is reopening the comment period for the joint Pipeline Advisory Committee (PAC) proceedings related to the 13 regulatory modernizing NPRMs to September 4, 2026.
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91 FR 56282FR Doc. 2026-17890official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
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91 FR 56276FR Doc. 2026-17883official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
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91 FR 56277FR Doc. 2026-17880official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FMCSA announces its final decision to renew the exemption granted to Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics (Covenant Logistics) from the requirement that a commercial driver's license (CDL) holder with the proper class and endorsements be seated in the front seat of the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at all times while the commercial learner's permit (CLP) holder is engaged in behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways, but only after the CLP holder has passed the CDL skills test. FMCSA has analyzed the exemption application and public comments and determined that the exemption, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, is likely to achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.
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91 FR 56278FR Doc. 2026-17878official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This document provides the public notice that CSX Transportation Inc. (CSXT) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning inspections performed by qualified mechanical inspectors (QMIs).
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91 FR 56279FR Doc. 2026-17870official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This document provides the public notice that Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning inspections performed by qualified mechanical inspectors (QMIs).
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91 FR 56281FR Doc. 2026-17869official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace over New Haven, CT. This action would modify the dimensions of the New Haven, CT Class D airspace to appropriately contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the Tweed/New Haven Airport. This action would also update verbiage in the Class D airspace legal description to comply with current FAA guidance. This action would also update the airport name and geographic coordinates for Tweed/New Haven airport in both the Class D and Class E5 airspace legal descriptions. This action would also remove the exclusions for adjacent Class E5 airspace from the New Haven, CT Class E5 airspace legal description.
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91 FR 56083FR Doc. 2026-17867official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
Proposed RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-08-06, which applies to certain Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters. AD 2025-08-06 requires repetitively inspecting for a gap between the main gearbox (MGB) oil cooling fan assembly rotor blade and the upper section of the guide vane bearing housing, replacing the MGB fan rotor bearings with serviceable bearings if necessary, and at a later compliance time replacing the MGB fan rotor bearing assembly with an improved MGB fan rotor bearing assembly, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections. Since the FAA issued AD 2025-08-06, the FAA has determined that the compliance time for installing the improved MGB fan rotor bearing assembly should be extended. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2025-08-06 and would increase the compliance time for installing the improved MGB fan rotor bearing assembly. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing any MGB fan rotor bearings and any MGB fan rotor bearing assembly, unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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91 FR 56081FR Doc. 2026-17840official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This document extends the period for public comment regarding the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) request for FRA approval of a test program related to a locomotive control system, and the temporary suspension of certain FRA safety regulations in connection with that program.
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91 FR 56280FR Doc. 2026-17778official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentTransportation Statistics Bureau
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and its implementing regulations, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) invites the general public and all other interested entities to comment on a new information collection request associated with a new Federal Assistance program entitled "2026 Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) Program." This program was established under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 to support government entities in deploying and enhancing highly automated drone systems for critical infrastructure safety inspections. OST-R is seeking a new OMB Control Number for this data collection effort.
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91 FR 56283FR Doc. 2026-17776official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Transportation Department published 23 documents on August 31, 2026, comprising ten notices and thirteen rules affecting rail safety, motor vehicle standards, and aviation matters.
The Transportation Department published 23 documents on August 31, 2026, comprising ten notices and thirteen rules affecting rail safety, motor vehicle standards, and aviation matters. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/transportation-department/#s-2026-08-31
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NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
On July 23, 2026, JetBlue Airways Corporation (JetBlue) and Spirit Airlines, LLC (Spirit) (together, the carriers) petitioned the Department of Transportation (the Department) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption from the prohibition on selling or purchasing Operating Authorizations (slots) at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The carriers requested the exemption to allow them to consummate a transaction in which Spirit would sell 22 slots to JetBlue.
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91 FR 55968FR Doc. 2026-17800official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule permits railroads to use a simulation that is instructor-led, computer-based, and three-dimensional (3D) to satisfy the hands-on portion of periodic refresher training under FRA's brake system training requirements, consistent with waivers FRA has granted to date. This computer-based 3D simulation training can provide employees with randomized scenarios that may not be readily available for hands-on training and facilitate real-time feedback on performance of duties.
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91 FR 55784FR Doc. 2026-17792official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule makes miscellaneous amendments to FRA's accident reporting regulations. Specifically, these amendments promote submitting documents to FRA electronically, eliminate redundant regulations, and allow railroads with additional time to complete certain forms.
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91 FR 55767FR Doc. 2026-17791official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule retires Form FRA F 6180.107, "Alternative Record for Illnesses Claimed to be Work-Related" (Form 6180.107), and Form FRA F 6180.150, "Highway User Injury Inquiry Form" (Form 6180.150). This rule also changes the record retention period required under FRA's accident reporting regulations and makes other technical corrections.
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91 FR 55771FR Doc. 2026-17790official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule repeals several roadway workplace safety requirements that have become obsolete. In addition, FRA establishes a new special approval procedure to enable regulated entities, after public notice and FRA approval, to utilize an alternative approach to bridge worker safety that provides for an equivalent or better level of safety. Also, this rule clarifies that the required training for operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane includes specific aspects such as maintaining vertical clearance.
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91 FR 55749FR Doc. 2026-17789official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule amends FRA's locomotive safety regulations to expand the maximum permitted variation in diameter for locomotive wheel sets using alternating current technology, in response to a Class I railroad's May 2019 petition for rulemaking and innovations in traction motor control.
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91 FR 55776FR Doc. 2026-17788official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule amends FRA's freight car safety regulations to repeal the requirement for special approval to place or to continue a freight car in service if it is more than 50 years old or equipped with any design or type component listed in appendix A to part 215. This final rule allows railroads to continue or to place such cars in service with notice to FRA, providing certain information that has previously been required in petitions for special approval.
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91 FR 55756FR Doc. 2026-17787official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This final rule amends safety standards related to the use of the locomotive horn to clarify that no Federal regulation requires a railroad to sound a locomotive horn because of the presence of a passenger station. The final rule clarifies that a railroad has discretion to determine policies for sounding a locomotive horn at a passenger station through railroad operating rules. The final rule also provides that if a railroad decides to sound a locomotive horn at a passenger station, the minimum sound level requirements in FRA's Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards do not apply to the sound produced by the horn.
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91 FR 55762FR Doc. 2026-17786official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule amends mechanical equipment safety standards related to brake inspections for passenger and freight rail equipment and incorporates longstanding waivers for locomotive brake system maintenance and inspection requirements. The amendments are consistent with the mandates of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which require FRA to review and analyze certain longstanding waivers to determine whether incorporating the waivers into FRA's regulations is justified, and Executive Order 14219, Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Deregulatory Initiative.
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91 FR 55779FR Doc. 2026-17784official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This final rule amends safety standards related to use of the locomotive horn to provide regulatory relief from the required pattern of sounding the locomotive horn in two long blasts, one short blast, and one long blast for locomotive engineers operating trains, locomotive consists, or individual locomotives that have stopped in close proximity to a public highway-rail grade crossing. This final rule allows locomotive engineers to vary the locomotive horn sounding pattern to one single blast of the horn as they enter the nearby public highway-rail grade crossing.
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91 FR 55764FR Doc. 2026-17783official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration
This rule amends freight car draft arrangement and end-of-car cushioning unit (EOCC) regulations to make permanent relief currently provided by waiver. The amendments will allow a freight car to remain in service if the EOCC is operative and equipped with a unit condition indicator (UCI) that indicates a non-discharged EOCC. This change will permit such EOCCs to remain in service despite the presence of clearly formed oil droplets on the unit. The amendments preserve the requirement to repair or replace an EOCC with clearly formed oil droplets if the unit does not have a UCI.
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91 FR 55753FR Doc. 2026-17782official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is issuing this interpretive rule regarding the scope of its authority to set fuel economy standards for commercial medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles and work trucks. This rule describes NHTSA's authority to set vehicle standards, which does not include the authority to set separate standards for engines. NHTSA will review its existing standards applicable to commercial medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles and work trucks for consistency with this interpretation in a separate rulemaking. Pending the rulemaking process, NHTSA will exercise its enforcement authority with regard to affected standards in accordance with the interpretation set forth in this rule.
91 FR 55788FR Doc. 2026-17756official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
In response to a request from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), NHTSA is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the interim final rule (IFR) published on July 31, 2026 amending NHTSA's general exemption regulations to remove language limiting the application of temporary exemptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the bumper standard to motor vehicles manufactured on and after the effective date of an exemption, and to align the regulations with the Administrator's statutory discretion to determine the vehicle population covered by a temporary exemption. The notice also removed the requirement that applications for exemption be submitted in three copies and specified an electronic means for submission. The comment period for the notice was originally scheduled to end on August 31, 2026. It will now end on September 30, 2026.
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91 FR 55793FR Doc. 2026-17742official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
In response to a request from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), NHTSA is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the notice published on July 31, 2026 summarizing NHTSA's recent activity relating to the AV Framework and requesting comment on interim guidance for commercial deployment exemptions for automated vehicles. The comment period for the notice was originally scheduled to end on August 31, 2026. It will now end on September 30, 2026.
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91 FR 55975FR Doc. 2026-17741official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentOffice of the Secretary
This Notice announces a two-day public meeting of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) to be held virtually.
91 FR 55978FR Doc. 2026-17721official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentOffice of the Secretary
DOT published the names of the persons selected to serve on Departmental PRBs.
91 FR 55976FR Doc. 2026-17717official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Highway Administration
The FHWA, on behalf of the State Department of Transportation (FDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed highway project known as the State Road (S.R.) 524 from Friday Road (south) to Industry Road (Financial Project Identification 437983-1), which will widen the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided urban roadway. Roundabouts are proposed at the S.R. 524 intersections of Cox Road and London Boulevard, and shared use paths are proposed on both sides of S.R. 524. Additionally, the S.R. 524 interchange at Interstate 95 will be reconfigured to a diverging diamond interchange.
91 FR 55974FR Doc. 2026-17694official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Highway Administration
The FHWA, on behalf of the FDOT, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal Agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed highway project known as the Sunbridge Parkway Project (Financial Project Identification 453229-1), which will provide a new roadway connection between US 192 (Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway), and Nova Road (County Road [CR] 532), a distance of approximately 6.3 miles. Improvements consist of constructing a four-lane divided roadway and appurtenant stormwater management facilities.
91 FR 55973FR Doc. 2026-17693official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Highway Administration
The FHWA, on behalf of the State Department of Transportation (FDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed improvements to the US 41/SR 45 at SR 54 intersection in Pasco County, Florida (Financial Project Identification 419182-1). The Preferred Alternative consists of an at-grade Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) on SR 54 and a grade separated crossing of US 41 over SR 54.
91 FR 55971FR Doc. 2026-17692official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Highway Administration
The FHWA, on behalf of the State Department of Transportation (FDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed State Road (S.R.) 60 from Prairie Lake Road to Florida's Turnpike (Financial Project Identification 452574-1). The proposed improvements consist of widening the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway; improving existing horizontal curve geometry; and replacing the Bridge over Blanket Bay Slough.
91 FR 55972FR Doc. 2026-17691official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Highway Administration
The FHWA, on behalf of the FDOT, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal Agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study (Financial Management Number 220260-3-22-01), referred to as "Around the Mound." The proposed S.R. 30 (U.S. 98) project will add capacity to S.R. 30 (U.S. 98) from S.R. 189 (Beal Parkway) to the West End of Brooks Bridge, and north along S.R. 85 (Eglin Parkway) to Hollywood Boulevard, a distance of approximately 0.6 miles along S.R. 30 (U.S. 98). Improvements consist of roadway widening from four to six lanes, improvements at signalized intersections, changes to the S.R. network involving portions of S.R. 30 (U.S. 98), S.R. 85, and S.R. 145; and the construction of stormwater management facilities.
91 FR 55970FR Doc. 2026-17690official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
RuleTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 relating to airspace designations to reflect the approval by the Director of the Federal Register of the incorporation by reference of FAA Order JO 7400.11M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points. This action also explains the procedures the FAA will use to amend the listings of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points incorporated by reference.
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91 FR 55739FR Doc. 2026-17689official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeTransportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release and sale of eleven parcels of land at the Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL), Liberal, Kansas, under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2).
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91 FR 55967FR Doc. 2026-17654official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗