Recent Department of Transportation regulations affecting small businesses

Federal Railroad Administration removes thirteen outdated Paperwork Reduction Act references from its regulations regarding OMB information collection approvals.

The Federal Railroad Administration's Office of the Chief Counsel may exercise discretion to decline or dismiss violations, including technical violations that do not present practical safety concerns.

BTS seeks OMB approval to renew information collection 2138-0048 for the Oil and Gas Industry Safety Data Program, which collects voluntary safety reports from offshore operators to identify early warnings of potential hazards on the Outer Continent…

FAA proposes airworthiness directive requiring inspection and repetitive monitoring of fuselage skin cracks near aft drain mast on Boeing 737-600, -700, -800, and -900 series aircraft.

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement seeks OMB approval to renew information collection 2138-0046 requiring oil and gas operators to report barrier failures in Outer Continental Shelf operations for well control and production safety data.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport scheduling limits order effective May 17, 2026 through October 24, 2026 restricts flight operations at the major hub airport.

This final rule reinstates procedural reforms governing the Department's rulemaking, guidance documents, and enforcement actions affecting small businesses subject to regulatory review and compliance.

PHMSA updates pipeline safety regulations by incorporating the latest ASTM A333/A333M standard for low-temperature steel pipe, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining safety standards.

PHMSA incorporates updated NACE SP0206 corrosion assessment standard for natural gas pipelines to maintain safety and reduce compliance burdens on pipeline operators.

FAA issues revised Airworthiness Directive for Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes requiring updated maintenance and inspection program airworthiness limitations.

National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council holds public meetings to advise on emergency medical services policy and operations.

Federal Highway Administration will prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Pennsylvania Turnpike/Interstate 95 interchange Delaware River Bridge replacement project in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Burlington County, New Jers…

PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations incorporate updated ASTM D2513 standard for polyethylene gas pipe, tubing, and fittings to maintain safety and reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders.

PHMSA establishes new procedures in 49 CFR 190.13 for issuing declaratory orders related to pipeline safety regulations.

PHMSA amends pipeline safety regulations to incorporate updated ASTM F1055 standard for polyethylene and PEX pipe fittings, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining public safety.