Recent Department of Transportation regulations affecting small businesses

St. Mary's Railroad petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for an extension of its waiver from rail car stenciling compliance requirements.

Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration to discontinue or modify its signal system, requiring public notice and FRA approval.

Federal Railroad Administration Partnership-NEC program provides up to $4,750,212,830 in grants for intercity passenger rail projects on the Northeast Corridor in fiscal years 2025-2026; applications available through Grants.gov under funding opport…

FAA imposes user fees on commercial space launch and reentry licensing and permitting as required by statute.

FAA seeks public comments on renewal of its Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) voluntary safety program information collection; 30-day comment period concurrent with OMB submission.

DOT's Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards offers up to $100,000 for first place, $50,000 for second place, and $25,000 for third place to individuals and organizations developing counter-trafficking initiatives in transportat…

PHMSA will host three public meetings in 2026 to solicit input on dangerous goods transport standards ahead of UN and ICAO international sessions in June, October, and November.

FAA seeks public comments on renewing OMB approval for BasicMed information collection, which allows eligible small-aircraft pilots to establish operational eligibility without standard medical certification under the Federal Aviation Administration…

FAA establishes Class E airspace at Sparta, Kentucky to support new instrument flight procedures and IFR operations for aviation safety.

Federal Railroad Administration grants up to $2,039,246,480 for rail infrastructure and safety improvements under the FY 2025 and 2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.

FAA proposes Class E airspace establishment at Cedar Creek Ranch Airport in Barksdale, Texas to enable new instrument procedures and IFR operations.

FAA airworthiness directive requires Boeing 747-400 operators to inspect crew oxygen bottle hoses and adjacent wiring for damage and maintain minimum clearance to prevent safety hazards.

The FAA modifies Class E airspace at Florence Municipal Airport in Oregon to extend from 700 feet above surface, supporting safe instrument flight operations at the facility.

FMCSA invites public comment on Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics's application to renew its exemption from commercial learner's permit supervision requirements for commercial motor vehicle operation.

PHMSA advisory bulletin urges pipeline owners and operators to prevent excavation damage through Common Ground Alliance best practices and timely locating coordination, particularly during National Safe Digging Month in April.