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Notice Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Hours of Service of Drivers: Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Application for Exemption Renewal

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces its final decision to renew and modify the exemption granted to the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and member railroads (the Associations) from the hours-of-service (HOS) prohibitions against driving after the 14th hour after coming on duty (the 14-hour rule) and against driving after accumulating 60 hours of on duty time within 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours of on duty time within 8 consecutive days (the 60-hour/70-hour rule). The exemption will enable covered drivers to respond to unplanned events that occur…

Effective Tue, Oct 20, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Wed, Sep 30, 2026

The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

Transportation Department/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register summary NHTSA, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is substantially recalibrating the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program to bring the program into compliance with the law and to remove previous regulatory distortions which have induced manufacturers to make design decisions that have neither aligned with market demand and the needs of American families nor have delivered the consistent improvements in the fuel economy performance of manufacturer fleets, as Congress intended. This recalibration finalizes amendments to fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for…

Effective Mon, Nov 30, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of ASME Code Section XII and the National Board Inspection Code

Transportation Department/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register summary PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to incorporate by reference and authorize the use of the 2015 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XII--Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks for the construction and continued service of certain specification cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs), cryogenic portable tanks, and multi-unit tank car tanks. PHMSA is also amending the HMR to incorporate by reference and authorize the use of the 2015 edition of the National Board of Boiler and…

Effective Wed, Oct 28, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Ohio Department of Transportation Audit Report

Transportation Department/Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register summary This notice announces and solicits comments on the draft audit report for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program allows a State to assume FRA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for railroad projects should a State first assume NEPA responsibilities under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the…

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Notice Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Hazardous Materials: California's Reusability Mandate for Propane Cylinders

Transportation Department/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register summary The Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq., preempts California's reusability mandate for propane cylinders in California Public Resources Code, Sections 42395- 42395.2. The reusability mandate imposes localized design and manufacturing requirements on a container that is represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use in the transportation of a hazardous material--specifically, propane--that are not substantively the same as the requirements in the HMR. The reusability mandate is also an obstacle to accomplishing and carrying out the HMTA…

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Rule Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3, and AS332L2 helicopters; all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, and EC635T2+ helicopters; all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2, and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters; and all Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139, AW109SP, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports that certain rescue hoist assemblies may have been equipped with a non-conformant…

Effective Fri, Oct 2, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Hazardous Materials: Removing Burdensome Rail Reporting Requirements

Transportation Department/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register summary This final rule reduces undue regulatory burdens by eliminating or replacing various rail transportation requirements that are either obsolete, overly burdensome, or conflict with other requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Effective Thu, Sep 3, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Jul 21, 2026

General Technical, Organizational, Conforming, and Correcting Amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA amends its regulations by making technical corrections throughout the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). The Agency makes minor changes to correct inadvertent errors and omissions, remove or update obsolete references, and improve the clarity and consistency of certain regulatory provisions. FMCSA also makes a change to its rules of organization, procedures, and practice. Because the rule does not impose any new material requirements or increase compliance obligations, it is issued without prior notice and opportunity for comment, pursuant to the good cause exception in…

Effective Tue, Jul 21, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Mon, Jun 22, 2026

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 16 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Notice Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Truck-Lite Co. LLC

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its decision to grant Truck-Lite Co. LLC's (Truck-Lite) application for a limited 5-year exemption to allow motor carriers to install Truck-Lite and/or sister company ECCO auxiliary amber brake- activated pulsating lamps on the rear of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The Agency has determined that granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety…

Effective Fri, May 29, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Thu, May 28, 2026

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 12 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Notice Wed, May 13, 2026

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Requirements; Driver Qualification Requirements: Waste Management Holdings, Inc.; Application for Exemptions

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces its decision to grant in part and deny in part the exemption application from Waste Management Holdings, Inc. (WM) for a period of two years. FMCSA grants WM's request for limited relief from certain driver qualification requirements to allow WM to use the exception for a "single-employer driver" when it transfers drivers among affiliates. FMCSA also grants a limited exemption from the requirement for the driver to undergo controlled substances testing when being transferred among affiliates if the driver has participated in a WM random controlled substances testing pool for…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Proposed rule Wed, May 6, 2026

Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, or homeland security. Lastly, the proposal identifies the types of operations that are allowed in the unmanned aircraft flight…

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Notice Thu, Apr 16, 2026

FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program; John Glenn Columbus Internation Airport, Columbus, Ohio

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority for John Glenn Columbus International Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as "the Act") and 14 CFR part 150. These findings are made in recognition of the description of Federal and nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 96-52 (1980). On October 14, 2025 the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority…

Effective Tue, Apr 14, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Notice Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from eight individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Notice Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 17 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Notice Thu, Mar 5, 2026

Renewal Package From the State of Ohio to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State

Transportation Department/Federal Highway Administration

Federal Register summary This notice announces that FHWA received and reviewed a renewal package from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program). This Program allows for FHWA to assign, and States to assume, responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), and all or part of FHWA's responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other actions required under any Federal environmental law with respect to one or more Federal highway projects within the State. The FHWA has determined the…

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Notice Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Notice of Opportunity To Apply for Designation

Transportation Department/Maritime Administration

Federal Register summary The Maritime Administrator, after consultation with the United States Coast Guard, may designate a domestic maritime training or education entity as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). MARAD's CoE Program focuses on entities other than Federal and State maritime academies that support the needs of the domestic maritime community. CoEs are key to building the maritime workforce and providing the necessary infrastructure for the United States to mobilize the required workforce in times of national need. Designations recognize the critical role…

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Notice Wed, Feb 11, 2026

Pipeline Safety: Advisory Bulletin on Protecting Pipeline Integrity During Extreme Winter Weather, Rapid Thaw, and Geohazard Events

Transportation Department/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register summary PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities to highlight safety risks associated with extreme winter weather. This includes impacts from heavy snowfall, ice expansion within pipeline facilities, flooding related to winter thaw, and frost heave resulting from sustained, unusually cold temperatures. This bulletin emphasizes the need for winterizing facilities in anticipation of cold weather events and heightened monitoring of ground movement and external loads to ensure the continued safe operation of the Nation's energy…

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Notice Mon, Feb 9, 2026

Pipeline Safety: Request for Special Permit

Transportation Department/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register summary PHMSA is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on a request for special permit received from Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC (REX). The special permit request is seeking relief from compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations and to supersede and replace two existing waivers, Docket No. 2006- 23998 and Docket No. 2022-0044. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will review the comments received from this notice as part of its evaluation to grant or deny the special permit request.

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Notice Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 63 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Notice Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 37 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Rule Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Lexington, OH

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary This action amends the Class E airspace at New Lexington, OH. The name and geographic coordinates of Ed Newlon Field, New Lexington, OH, are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to the decommissioning of the Zanesville very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. It brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.

Effective Thu, May 14, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Ashland, Bucyrus, and Mansfield, OH

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary This action amends the Class D and Class E airspace at Mansfield, OH; and the Class E airspace at Ashland and Bucyrus, OH. The name of the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, Mansfield, OH; the name and geographic coordinates of the University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Heliport, Ashland, OH, and Port Bucyrus/Crawford County Airport, Bucyrus, OH, are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action is the result of airspace reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Mansfield very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR…

Effective Thu, May 14, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Announcement of Fiscal Year 2025 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Low or No Emission Program Project Selections

Transportation Department/Federal Transit Administration

Federal Register summary The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the award of a total of $2,027,948,082 for 165 projects. This includes $397,665,476 under the FY 2025 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (Bus Competitive Program) for 62 projects and $1,630,282,606 under the FY 2025 Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grants Program for 103 projects. This notice provides administrative guidance on project implementation.

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Notice Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Projects-West Broad Street Bus Rapid Transit, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio and VIA Advanced Rapid Transit East/West Corridor Project, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

Transportation Department/Federal Transit Administration

Federal Register summary This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding two projects: the West Broad Street Bus Rapid Transit, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; and VIA Advanced Rapid Transit East/West Corridor Project, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The purpose of this notice is to publicly announce FTA's environmental decisions on the subject projects, and to activate the limitation on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions.

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Notice Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 52 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Notice Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

Transportation Department/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register summary FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 18 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Notice Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Proposed Permanent Closure of Mason County Airport, Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on Mason County's request to permanently close Mason County Airport, West Virginia. The permanent closure of Mason County Airport involves the FAA's release of the federally obligated airport property from all federal obligations enabling the disposal of the entirety of the 125.56 acres of airport property. Most of the airport property was acquired with federal financial assistance via Federal Aid-Airport Program Grant 9-46-016-C902 and the remaining acreage was acquired from the General Services Administration. Given the negligible…

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Notice Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Noise Compatibility Program for John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, Ohio

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination the noise exposure maps submitted by Columbus Regional Airport Authority for John Glenn Columbus International Airport comply with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. This notice also announces the start of the FAA review of the noise compatibility program submitted for John Glenn Columbus International Airport and the availability of this program for public review and comment. The John Glenn Columbus International Airport noise compatibility program will be approved or disapproved on or before April 12…

Effective Tue, Oct 14, 2025 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Notice Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Safety Advisory 2025-02; Track Is Clear Determination During Shoving or Pushing Movements Across Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Equipped Only With Flashing Lights or Passive Warning Devices

Transportation Department/Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Register summary FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2025-02 to emphasize the importance of determining that the "track is clear" prior to shoving or pushing movements across highway-rail grade crossings (crossings) equipped only with flashing lights or passive warning devices. This advisory focuses specifically on the need for adequate job briefings and visual assessments before railroad equipment traverses a crossing, the action required if a "track is clear" determination cannot be made, and the need for railroads to evaluate certain crossings to determine if it is feasible for an employee riding a shove move…

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Proposed rule Fri, Nov 21, 2025

Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Lexington, OH

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at New Lexington, OH. The name and geographic coordinates of Ed Newlon Field, New Lexington, OH, would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of airspace reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Zanesville very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action would bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.

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Proposed rule Fri, Nov 21, 2025

Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Ashland, Bucyrus, and Mansfield, OH

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Mansfield, OH; and the Class E airspace at Ashland and Bucyrus, OH. The name of Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, Mansfield, OH; the name and geographic coordinates of University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Heliport, Ashland, OH, and Port Bucyrus/Crawford County Airport, Bucyrus, OH, would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of airspace reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Mansfield very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR)…

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