DOTFinal Rule

Termination of Rulemaking Action

Transportation

Summary

The Department of Transportation has decided to stop working on a rule that was started in 2009. This means any proposed changes related to that original rulemaking effort will not move forward.

Key Points

  • 1The DOT is officially ending a rulemaking process that began in 2009 under docket number DOT-OST-2009-0092
  • 2Any rules or changes that were being developed as part of this process will not be finalized or implemented
  • 3This termination decision was published on August 19, 2025, making it official
  • 4Businesses and individuals who were waiting for rules from this process should no longer expect them to become law
  • 5The specific details of what rule was being developed are not included in this notice, so affected parties would need to review the original 2009 proposal for context

Key Dates

Published

August 19, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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