DOTProposed Rule

Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures

Transportation

Summary

The Department of Transportation is proposing new procedures for how it creates rules, issues guidance, and enforces transportation regulations. This regulation matters because it could affect how quickly new transportation rules are implemented and how fairly they're applied to airlines, trucking companies, public transit systems, and travelers.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes new procedures for the DOT to follow when creating transportation rules, including how they gather public input and make decisions
  • 2Affects transportation companies (airlines, trucking, rail, transit) and consumers by potentially changing how regulations are developed and enforced
  • 3The public has until June 17, 2025 to submit comments on whether these proposed procedures are fair and effective
  • 4May impact how quickly new safety standards, environmental rules, or service requirements can be put into effect
  • 5Determines what happens when transportation companies violate rules, including possible penalties and appeals processes

Key Dates

Published

May 16, 2025

Comment Deadline

June 17, 2025

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