DOT REQUESTS INPUT ON UNNECESSARY RULES THAT IMPEDE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
July 19, 2017
On June 9, 2017, DOT announced a review of “its existing policy statements, guidance documents, and regulations to identify unnecessary obstacles to transportation infrastructure projects.” In order to remove a rule, agencies are required to go through the same Public Notice, Comment Period, and Public Hearing rules under 15 CFR Section 930.128 as are required to promulgate a new rule.
The comment period is open until July 24, 2017.
DOT is particularly interested in comments on any DOT requirement that unjustifiably delays or prevents surface, maritime, and aviation transportation infrastructure projects. This would include, but not be limited to, interpretations found in policy statements or guidance documents issued from the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) and the following Operating Administrations: FAA; the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); the Maritime Administration (MARAD); and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).
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