[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 137 (Monday, July 21, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 34338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-13663]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0468]
Advancing a Surface Transportation Proposal That Focuses on
America's Most Fundamental Infrastructure Needs
ACTION: Notice; Request for information.
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SUMMARY: The current authorization for Federal surface transportation
programs is set to expire on September 30, 2026. In preparation for the
next surface transportation reauthorization bill, and to ensure that
the public's perspectives and ideas are considered, the Department of
Transportation (DOT) invites the public to provide ideas, comments, and
information for consideration in the development of the next surface
transportation authorizing legislation.
DATES: Comments must be received by no later than August 20, 2025. DOT
will consider comments filed after this date to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted electronically or via U.S.
mail. Respondents are encouraged to submit comments electronically to
ensure timely receipt. Please include your name, title, organization,
postal address, telephone number, and email address.
Electronic Submission: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Search by
using the docket number (provided above). Follow the instructions for
submitting comments on the electronic docket site.
Email: [email protected]. Please include the full body of your
comments in the text of the electronic message and as an attachment.
Mail: Dockets Operation; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, W12-140, Washington,
DC 20590-0001.
Instructions: All submissions should include the agency name and
docket number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Cohen, Assistant General
Counsel for Regulation and Legislation, at [email protected] or (202)
366-4702.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOT has a mission to deliver the world's
leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy
through the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. That
mission covers all modes of transportation be it by air, sea, or on
land. Several operating administrations in DOT administer laws and
programs related to surface transportation including: the Federal
Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal
Transit Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration. The activities of those DOT surface transportation
operating administrations are governed by laws that must be
reauthorized periodically.
With the current surface transportation authorization set to expire
on September 30, 2026, DOT is seeking input from the public. In
particular, DOT seeks comments from entities significantly affected by
administrative actions of DOT including: State, local, and tribal
governments; small businesses; consumers; non-governmental
organizations; transportation system operators and service providers;
and manufacturers and their trade associations. Such stakeholders can
provide valuable insight and suggestions to support the development of
the next surface transportation reauthorization bill to address the
nation's most essential infrastructure needs. As we approach
reauthorization, DOT seeks to engage a broad range of stakeholders to
assess what has worked, what needs improvement, and what new priorities
should be included.
Through this Request for Information (RFI), DOT seeks information
from stakeholders across transportation sectors on the upcoming surface
transportation reauthorization. This RFI is intended to gather
feedback, ideas, and recommendations to help inform legislative
priorities and ensure future infrastructure programs focus on
delivering safe and efficient surface transportation, without attaching
unnecessary requirements. The reauthorization effort will focus on
modernizing America's infrastructure by improving safety, streamlining
Federal processes, promoting economic growth, and strengthening
partnerships.
Written Comments: DOT invites stakeholders to provide input on any
aspect of Federal transportation infrastructure policy to inform the
surface transportation reauthorization process. Please be as specific
as possible, including identifying any statutory changes necessary to
effectuate your idea. Comments may respond to any of or all the
following major policy themes of importance to the Department:
Enhancing transportation safety--including bridges, safety
for transportation workers and pedestrians, truck parking, and
autonomous vehicles.
Accelerating project delivery for transportation
projects--including reforming the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and permitting, enhancing One Federal Decision, and increasing
the use of technology.
Increasing opportunities through investment in
transportation infrastructure that promotes economic growth, including
through expanded capacity and mobility, congestion relief, and more
private sector investment.
Strengthening partnerships with States and other key
stakeholders to improve transportation outcomes, including prioritizing
the Federal interest, greater efficiencies, and research.
This RFI is issued solely for information and program planning
purposes. Responses to this RFI do not bind DOT to any further actions
related to the response. All submissions will be made publicly
available on https://www/regulations.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2025.
Gregory D. Cote,
Acting General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2025-13663 Filed 7-18-25; 8:45 am]
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