Transportation
Regulations related to aviation, highways, rail, maritime, and vehicle safety standards.
2056 regulationsAirworthiness Directives: Airbus SAS Airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing new safety requirements for Airbus passenger planes to fix potential mechanical problems that could affect flight safety. Airlines that operate these aircraft will need to inspect and repair specific parts according to the FAA's instructions.
Airworthiness Directives: The Boeing Company Airplanes
The FAA is proposing new safety requirements for Boeing airplanes to fix potential mechanical or design problems that could affect flight safety. These rules ensure that Boeing aircraft meet strict safety standards before they can continue flying commercial routes.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Spare Fuses
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is establishing a new rule requiring commercial trucks and buses to carry spare fuses as part of their safety equipment. This regulation ensures that vehicles can quickly repair electrical problems on the road, reducing breakdowns and improving safety for drivers and other motorists.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Liquid-Burning Flares
This federal regulation sets safety standards for liquid-burning flares that truck drivers and emergency responders use to warn other vehicles about disabled trucks or accidents on highways. The rule ensures these flares work properly and are maintained in good condition so they can effectively alert other drivers and prevent collisions.
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: United States Area Navigation Routes Q-121 and Q-156
The FAA is officially establishing two new flight paths (called Q-121 and Q-156) across U.S. airspace to help aircraft navigate more efficiently using modern GPS technology. These designated routes will improve air traffic flow and safety by giving pilots clear, standardized paths to follow.
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Patuxent River, MD
The Federal Aviation Administration has updated airspace rules and navigation points around Patuxent River, Maryland, likely to improve flight safety and efficiency in that region. This affects pilots, airports, and air traffic control operations in the area.
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: South Bend, Michiana Regional Airport, South Bend, IN
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated the airspace rules and navigation points for South Bend's Michiana Regional Airport in Indiana. These changes help organize airplane traffic patterns and ensure safe takeoffs and landings at the airport.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Brakes on Portable Conveyors
This regulation requires portable conveyor belts used in transportation to have properly functioning brakes to prevent accidents and injuries. The rule ensures that equipment used to load and unload trucks meets safety standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: License Plate Lamps
This federal regulation sets safety standards for the lights that illuminate license plates on commercial trucks and vehicles. The rule ensures these lights work properly so law enforcement and other drivers can clearly read license plate numbers, which is important for public safety and vehicle tracking.
2026-02-19 Petroleum-Equivalent Fuel Economy Calculation, Interim final rule; request for comments
The federal government is updating how it measures fuel economy for vehicles that use alternative fuels like electricity or hydrogen. This change helps consumers and manufacturers understand and compare how efficient different types of vehicles are, making it easier to choose cleaner and cheaper transportation options.
Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standards Grandfathering Provision
This federal rule allows truck drivers who currently have vision problems to continue working under existing standards rather than meeting new, stricter vision requirements. The regulation grandfathers in current drivers, meaning they can keep their jobs even if they wouldn't qualify under updated eye-sight standards going forward.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Fuel Tank Overfill Restriction
This federal regulation requires commercial trucks to have safety devices that prevent fuel tanks from being overfilled, which can cause dangerous fuel leaks and spills. The rule ensures that truck drivers and the public are protected from fuel-related accidents and environmental contamination.