[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2008] [Pages 309-332] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 309]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-4000. Internet, www.dot.gov. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Mary E. Peters Chief of Staff Quintin Kendall White House Liaison Janae Baker Deputy Secretary Thomas J. Barrett Under Secretary for Policy Tyler Duvall, Acting Assistant to the Secretary and Brian Turmail Director of Public Affairs Chief Information Officer Daniel G. Mintz Director, Executive Secretariat J. Richard Henry Director of Civil Rights J. Michael Trujillo Director of Drug and Alcohol Jim L. Swart, Acting Policy and Compliance Director of Small and Denise Rodriguez-Lopez Disadvantaged Business Utilization Director, Office of Michael Lowder Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response General Counsel David J. Gribbin Inspector General Cal Scovel Assistant Secretary for Linda J. Washington Administration Assistant Secretary for Aviation Michael Reynolds, and International Acting Affairs Assistant Secretary for Budget Phyllis Scheinberg and Programs and Chief Financial Officer Assistant Secretary for (vacancy) Governmental Affairs Assistant Secretary for Tyler Duvall Transportation Policy FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591 Phone, 202-366-4000; 866-835-5322 (toll free). Internet, www.faa.gov. Administrator Robert A. Sturgell, Acting Deputy Administrator Ruth A. Leverenz, Acting Associate Administrator for D. Kirk Shaffer Airports Chief Counsel Kerry B. Long Chief Operating Officer, Air Henry P. Krakowski Traffic Organization Assistant Administrator for David M. Bowen Information and Chief Information Officer Assistant Administrator for Fanny Rivera Civil Rights Associate Administrator for George Nield Commercial Space Transportation Assistant Administrator for Megan Rosia Government and Industry [[Page 310]] Affairs Assistant Administrator for Ramesh K. Punwani Financial Services/Chief Financial Officer Assistant Administrator for Ventris C. Gibson Human Resource Management Assistant Administrator for Dan K. Elwell Policy, Planning, and Environment Assistant Administrator for Lynn Tierney Public Affairs Assistant Administrator for Ruth A. Leverenz Region and Center Operations Assistant Administrator for Lynne A. Osmus Security and Hazardous Materials Associate Administrator for Nicholas A. Sabatini Aviation Safety Assistant Administrator for Jim Filippatos International Aviation FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-0650. Internet, www.fhwa.dot.gov. Administrator James D. Ray, Acting Deputy Administrator (vacancy) Executive Director Jeffery F. Paniati Chief Counsel Marcus Lemon Associate Administrator for Patricia A. Prosperi Administration Associate Administrator for Thomas J. Smith, Civil Rights Acting Associate Administrator for Mary B. Phillips Policy and Governmental Affairs Associate Administrator for Ian Grossman Public Affairs Associate Administrator for Joseph S. Toole Professional and Corporate Development Associate Administrator for Dennis C. Judycki Research, Development, and Technology Associate Administrator for John R. Baxter Federal Lands Highway Associate Administrator for King W. Gee Infrastructure Associate Administrator for Tony T. Furst, Acting Operations Associate Administrator for Gloria M. Shepherd Planning, Environment, and Realty Associate Administrator for Jeffrey A. Lindley Safety Chief Financial Officer Margo D. Sheridan, Acting FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-493-6000. Internet, www.fra.dot.gov. Administrator Joseph H. Boardman Deputy Administrator Clifford Eby Special Assistant to the (vacancy) Administrator Director, Public Affairs Steve Kulm Associate Administrator for Peggy Reid Financial Management/ Chief Financial Officer and Administration Director, Policy and Timothy Barkley Communication [[Page 311]] Associate Administrator for Mark Yachmetz Railroad Development Associate Administrator for Jo Strang Safety Chief Counsel S. Mark Lindsey Director, Office of Civil Rights Calvin Gibson NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-9550; 888-327-4236 (toll free). Internet, www.nhtsa.gov. Administrator Nicole R. Nason Chief of Staff David Kelly Staff Assistant Ellen Craig Executive Director of Public Affairs Heather A. Hopkins Deputy Administrator James E. Ports Director of External Affairs Michael W. Harrington Chief Counsel Anthony Cooke Director, Office of Civil Rights Rose Trujillo Senior Associate Administrator for Policy and Gregory Walter Operations Supervisor, Executive Secretariat Bernadette Millings Director, Office of Human Resources Darlene Peoples Associate Administrator for Rebecca Pennington Planning, Administrative, and Financial Management Associate Administrator, Susan Gorcowski Communications and Consumer Information Chief Information Officer Margaret O'Brien Associate Administrator, National Joseph Cara Center for Statistics and Analysis Senior Associate Administrator for Brian McLaughlin Traffic Injury Control Associate Administrator for Research Marilena Amoni and Program Development Associate Administrator for Regional Marlene Markison Operations and Program Delivery Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Ronald Medford Safety Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Barbara Faigin Planning and Analysis Associate Administrator for Rulemaking Stephen R. Kratzke Associate Administrator for Daniel Smith Enforcement Associate Administrator for Applied Joseph Kanianthra Vehicle Safety Research FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-4043. Internet, www.fta.dot.gov. Administrator James S. Simpson Deputy Administrator Sherry Little Associate Administrator for Ann Linnertz Administration Associate Administrator for Robert J. Tuccillo Budget and Policy [[Page 312]] Associate Administrator for Susan Borinsky Planning Associate Administrator for Susan E. Schruth Program Management Associate Administrator for Ronald Hynes, Acting Research, Demonstration, and Innovation Chief Counsel David Horner Director, Office of Civil Rights Michael A. Winter Director, Office of Public John Irvin Affairs MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-5807; 800-996-2723 (toll free). Internet, www.marad.dot.gov. Administrator Sean T. Connaughton Deputy Administrator for Inland (vacancy) Waterways and Great Lakes Deputy Administrator Julie A. Nelson Assistant Administrator James E. Caponiti Associate Administrator for Taylor E. Jones II Administration Associate Administrator for (vacancy) National Security Associate Administrator for (vacancy) Intermodal, System Development Associate Administrator for Joseph A. Byrne Environment and Compliance Associate Administrator for Jean E. McKeever Business and Workforce Development Associate Administrator for David J. Rivait Budget and Programs/ Chief Financial Officer Chief Counsel Elizabeth R. Megginson Director of Congressional and Shannon M. Russell Public Affairs Director of Civil Rights David J. Adams Secretary, Maritime Subsidy Christine Gurland, Board Acting Superintendent, United States Joseph D. Stewart Merchant Marine Academy SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-0091; 1-800-785-2779 (toll free). Fax, 202-366-7147. Internet, www.seaway.dot.gov. 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 Phone, 315-764-3200 Administrator Collister Johnson, Jr. Deputy Administrator Craig H. Middlebrook Chief of Staff Anita K. Blackman Chief Counsel Carrie Mann Director of Trade Development Rebecca A. McGill and Public Affairs Director of Congressional Nancy Alcalde Affairs Director of Budget and Programs Kevin P. O'Malley Associate Administrator Salvatore L. Pisani Deputy Associate Administrator Carol A. Fenton [[Page 313]] Human Resources Officer Jill Hamilton Director of Engineering Thomas A. Lavigne Chief Financial Officer Edward Margosian Director of Lock Operations and Lori K. Curran Marine Services Director of Maintenance Karl J. Livingston PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-4433. Internet, www.phmsa.dot.gov. Administrator Carl T. Johnson Deputy Administrator Krista Edwards Assistant Administrator/Chief Safety Officer Stacey Gerard Chief Counsel David Kunz Director, Office of Civil Rights Helen Hagin Associate Administrator for Edward A. Brigham Management and Administration Associate Administrator for Jeffrey Wiese Pipeline Safety Associate Administrator for Theodore Willke Hazardous Materials Safety Director, Office of James Wiggins Governmental, International, and Public Affairs RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-7582. Internet, www.rita.dot.gov. E-mail, info.rita@dot.gov. Administrator Paul R. Brubaker Deputy Administrator Cheryl McQueary Chief Counsel Thomas O'Donoghue Deputy Chief Counsel Robert Monniere Associate Administrator, Office of Paul Feenstra Government, International and Public Affairs Associate Administrator for Paula Ewen, Acting Administration Public Affairs Contact Kim Riddle Associate Administrator for Jan Brecht-Clark Research, Development and Technology Deputy Associate Administrator for Kelly Leone Research, Development and Technology Director, Bureau of Transportation Steven Dillingham Statistics Deputy Director, Bureau of Steven Smith Transportation Statistics Director, Volpe National Robert Suda, Acting Transportation Systems Center Director, Transportation Safety Frank Tupper Institute FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Phone, 202-366-2519. Internet, www.fmcsa.dot.gov. Administrator John H. Hill Deputy Administrator David H. Hugel [[Page 314]] Assistant Administrator (Chief Rose A. McMurray Safety Officer) Regulatory Ombudsman Theresa Rowlett Associate Administrator for Terry Shelton Administration Associate Administrator for Dan Hartman Enforcement and Program Delivery Associate Administrator for William Quade Research and Information Technology, and Chief Information Officer Associate Administrator for Larry Minor Policy and Program Development Chief Counsel Suzanne M. TeBeau Director, Office of Civil Rights Kennie May Director, Office of Kristin Schrader Communications SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001 Phone, 202-245-0245 Chairman Charles D. Nottingham Vice Chairman Francis Mulvey Commissioner W. Douglas Buttery Director, Office of Public Matthew T. Wallen Assistance, Governmental Affairs and Compliance Director, Office of Economics, Leland L. Gardner Environmental Analysis, and Administration Director, Office of Proceedings David M. Konschnik General Counsel Ellen D. Hanson Secretary Anne K. Quinlan [For the Department of Transportation statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1, Subpart A] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The U.S. Department of Transportation establishes the Nation's overall transportation policy. Under its umbrella are 11 administrations whose jurisdictions include highway planning, development, and construction; motor carrier safety; urban mass transit; railroads; aviation; and the safety of waterways, ports, highways, and oil and gas pipelines. Decisions made by the Department in conjunction with the appropriate State and local officials strongly affect other programs such as land planning, energy conservation, scarce resource utilization, and technological change. The Department of Transportation (DOT) was established by act of October 15, 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 102 and 102 note), ``to assure the coordinated, effective administration of the transportation programs of the Federal Government'' and to develop ``national transportation policies and programs conducive to the provision of fast, safe, efficient, and convenient transportation at the lowest cost consistent therewith.'' It became operational in April 1967 and was comprised of elements transferred from eight other major departments and agencies. Secretary The Department of Transportation is administered by the Secretary of Transportation, who is the principal adviser to the President in all matters relating to Federal transportation programs. Aviation and International Affairs The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs has principal responsibility for the [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T214669.025 [[Page 316]] development, review, and coordination of policy for international transportation, and for development, coordination, and implementation of policy relating to economic regulation of the airline industry. The Office: --licenses U.S. and foreign carriers to serve in international air transportation and conducts carrier fitness determinations for carriers serving the United States; --develops policies to support the Department in aviation and maritime multilateral and bilateral negotiations with foreign governments and participates on the U.S. negotiating delegations; --develops policies on a wide range of international transportation and trade matters; --arranges and coordinates cooperative agreements with foreign governments for the exchange of state-of-the-art scientific and technical information; --processes and resolves complaints concerning unfair competitive practices in domestic and international air transportation; --establishes international and intra-Alaska mail rates; --determines the disposition of requests for approval and immunization from the antitrust laws of international aviation agreements; and --administers the essential air service program. For further information, call 202-366-8822. Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance The Office ensures that the national and international drug and alcohol policies and goals of the Secretary are developed and carried out in a consistent, efficient, and effective manner within the transportation industries. The Office provides expert advice, counsel, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding drugs and alcohol as it pertains to the Department of Transportation and testing within the transportation industry. For further information, contact the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance. Phone, 202-366-3784. Intelligence , Security, and Emergency Response The Office advises the Secretary on domestic and international intelligence and security matters; coordinates the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans, information management systems, and integrated research and development programs affecting the security of the traveling public and cargo; serves as the focal point in the Department for intelligence and security policy, weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, and drug and illegal immigrant interdiction effects on transportation systems; and provides oversight of transportation security and intelligence programs. For further information, contact the Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response. Phone, 202-366-6525. Transportation Policy The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy has principal responsibility for analysis, development, articulation, and review of policies and plans for all modes of transportation. The Office: --develops, coordinates, and evaluates public policy related to the transportation industries, and maintains policy and economic oversight of regulatory programs and legislative initiatives of the Department; --reviews transportation matters involving the public and private sectors, analyzes current and emerging transportation policy issues, and assesses their economic and institutional implications; --provides departmental policy leadership and coordination on safety, energy, and environmental initiatives which affect air, surface, marine, and pipeline transportation; --provides leadership on questions involving the financing of transportation infrastructure projects, and provides economic analyses of new transportation technologies; and --coordinates the development of intermodal transportation solutions that move people and goods in an energy-efficient manner, provide the foundation for improved productivity growth, strengthen the Nation's ability to [[Page 317]] compete in the global economy, and obtain the optimum yield from the Nation's transportation resources. For further information, contact the Office of Transportation Policy. Phone, 202-366-4416. Federal Aviation Administration The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), formerly the Federal Aviation Agency, was established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 731). The agency became a component of the Department of Transportation in 1967 pursuant to the Department of Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 106). The mission of the FAA is to regulate civil aviation and U.S. commercial space transportation, maintain and operate air traffic control and navigation systems for both civil and military aircrafts, and develop and administer programs relating to aviation safety and the National Airspace System. Activities Air Navigation Facilities The agency is responsible for the location, construction or installation, maintenance, operation, and quality assurance of Federal visual and electronic aids to air navigation. The agency operates and maintains voice/data communications equipment, radar facilities, computer systems, and visual display equipment at flight service stations, airport traffic control towers, and air route traffic control centers. Airport Programs The agency maintains a national plan of airport requirements, administers a grant program for development of public use airports to assure and improve safety and to meet current and future airport capacity needs, evaluates the environmental impacts of airport development, and administers an airport noise compatibility program with the goal of reducing noncompatible uses around airports. It also develops standards and technical guidance on airport planning, design, safety, and operations and provides grants to assist public agencies in airport system andmaster planning and airport development and improvement. Airspace and Air Traffic Management The safe and efficient utilization of the navigable airspace is a primary objective of the agency. To meet this objective, it operates a network of airport traffic control towers, air route traffic control centers, and flight service stations. It develops air traffic rules and regulations and allocates the use of the airspace. It also provides for the security control of air traffic to meet national defense requirements. Civil Aviation Abroad Under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the International Aviation Facilities Act (49 U.S.C. app. 1151), the agency encourages aviation safety and civil aviation abroad by exchanging aeronautical information with foreign aviation authorities; certifying foreign repair stations, airmen, and mechanics; negotiating bilateral airworthiness agreements to facilitate the import and export of aircraft and components; and providing technical assistance and training in all areas of the agency's expertise. It provides technical representation at international conferences, including participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization and other international organizations. Commercial Space Transportation The agency regulates and encourages the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. It licenses the private sector launching of space payloads on expendable launch vehicles and commercial space launch facilities. It also sets insurance requirements for the protection of persons and property and ensures that space transportation activities comply with U.S. domestic and foreign policy. [[Page 318]] Registration The agency provides a system for registering aircraft and recording documents affecting title or interest in the aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, and spare parts. Research, Engineering, and Development The research, engineering, and development activities of the agency are directed toward providing the systems, procedures, facilities, and devices needed for a safe and efficient system of air navigation and air traffic control to meet the needs of civil aviation and the air defense system. The agency also performs an aeromedical research function to apply knowledge gained from its research program and the work of others to the safety and promotion of civil aviation and the health, safety, and efficiency of agency employees. The agency also supports development and testing of improved aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances. Safety Regulation The Administration issues and enforces rules, regulations, and minimum standards relating to the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, as well as the rating and certification (including medical) of airmen and the certification of airports serving air carriers. It performs flight inspection of air navigation facilities in the United States and, as required, abroad. Test and Evaluation The agency conducts tests and evaluations of specified items such as aviation systems, subsystems, equipment, devices, materials, concepts, or procedures at any phase in the cycle of their development from conception to acceptance and implementation, as well as assigned independent testing at key decision points. Other Programs The agency administers the aviation insurance program under the defense materials system with respect to priorities and allocation for civil aircraft and civil aviation operations. The agency develops specifications for the preparation of aeronautical charts. It publishes current information on airways and airport service and issues technical publications for the improvement of safety in flight, airport planning and design, and other aeronautical activities. It serves as the executive administration for the operation and maintenance of the Department of Transportation automated payroll and personnel systems. Major Field Organizations--Federal Aviation Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region/Field Office Address Administrator/Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alaskan--AK No. 14, 222 W. 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99513 Bob Lewis, Acting Central--IA, KS, MO, NE 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106 Christopher Blum Eastern--DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, 1 Aviation Plz., Jamaica, NY 11434 Manny Weiss WV Great Lakes--IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018 Barry Cooper OH, SD, WI New England--CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Amy Lind Corbett VT MA 01803 Northwest Mountain--CO, ID, MT, 1601 Lind Ave. SW., Renton, WA 98055 Dennis Roberts OR, UT, WA, WY Southern--AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337 Douglas R. Murphy NC, PR, SC, TN Southwest--AR, LA, NM, OK, TX 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137- Terry Brunner 4298 Western-Pacific--AZ, CA, HI, NV 15000 Aviation Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90261 William C. Withycombe Europe, Africa 15, Rue de la Loi B-1040, Brussels, Belgium Anthony Fazio Asia-Pacific U.S. Embassy, FAA, Singapore Christopher Metts Western Hemisphere 8600 NW. 36th St., Miami, FL 33166 Manuel Vega, Acting William J. Hughes Technical Atlantic City, NJ 08405 Wilson Felder Center Mike Monroney Aeronautical 6500 S. MacArthur, Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Lindy Ritz Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. Phone, 202-267-3883. Fax, 202-267- 5039. [[Page 319]] Federal Highway Administration The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) was established as an agency of the Department of Transportation by the Department of Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 104). FHWA's mission is to improve mobility on the Nation's highways through national leadership, innovation, and programs. The Administration also manages the Federal-aid highway program, in partnership with State and local governments, and provides grants to assist State transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations in developing statewide and metropolitan intermodal transportation plans and programs. Federal-aid Highway Program FHWA manages the Federal-aid highway programs and engineering policies and standards, and provides technical expertise and assistance relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation's highways, pavements, bridges, tunnels, hydraulic/geotechnical structures, and other related engineering activities. Federal Lands Programs FHWA manages the Federal lands highway program, the emergency relief program for federally owned roads, and the defense access roads program. It also provides transportation services, planning, design, procurement, and construction oversight to Federal agencies, serves as an advocate for safe public access to Federal and Indian lands, and develops and disseminates technology relative to transportation access to Federal and Indian lands. The Federal lands highway program is administered by three division offices. Field Operations FHWA's field structure is comprised of a resource center operating out of five locations. The resource center provides specialized program expertise and support to the FHWA's 52 State-level division offices. The division offices provide Federal-aid highway program assistance for highway transportation and safety services, including planning and research, preliminary engineering, technology transfer, right-of-way, bridges, highway safety, traffic operations, environment, civil rights, design, construction and maintenance, engineering coordination, highway beautification, and management. Field and Division Offices--Federal Highway Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office Address Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resource Centers Baltimore, MD Suite 4000, 10 S. Howard St., 21201-2819 410-962-0093 Olympia Fields, IL Suite 301, 19900 Governors Dr., 60461-1021 708-283-3500 Atlanta, GA Suite 17T26, 61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303-3104 404-562-3570 San Francisco, CA Suite 1700, 201 Mission St., 94105 415-744-3100 Lakewood, CO Suite 340, 12300 W. Dakota Ave., 80228 720-963-3250 Federal Lands Highway Divisions Eastern Loudoun Tech. Ctr., 21400 Ridgetop Cir., Sterling, VA 20166-6511 703-404-6201 Central Suite 390, 12300 W. Dakota Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228-1010 720-963-3500 Western 610 E. 5th St., Vancouver, WA 98661-3801 360-619-7700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Information and Management Services, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202- 366-0534. Federal Railroad Administration The Federal Railroad Administration was created pursuant to section 3(e)(1) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (49 U.S.C. 103). The purpose of the Administration is to promulgate and enforce rail safety regulations, administer [[Page 320]] railroad financial assistance programs, conduct research and development in support of improved railroad safety and national rail transportation policy, provide for the rehabilitation of Northeast Corridor rail passenger service, and consolidate government support of rail transportation activities. Activities Passenger and Freight Services The Administration oversees and provides financial assistance to Amtrak and administers financial assistance programs to demonstrate high-speed rail technology, to reduce grade crossing hazards in high-speed rail corridors, to provide for investments in small freight railroads and other rail projects, to plan for high-speed rail projects, and to plan and deploy magnetic levitation technology. Railroad Safety The Administration administers and enforces the Federal laws and related regulations designed to promote safety on railroads; exercises jurisdiction over all areas of rail safety under the Rail Safety Act of 1970, such as track maintenance, inspection standards, equipment standards, and operating practices. Railroad and related industry equipment, facilities, and records are inspected and required reports reviewed. In addition, the administration educates the public about safety at highway-rail grade crossings and the danger of trespassing on rail property. Research and Development The Administration's ground transportation research and development program seeks to advance all aspects of intercity ground transportation and railroad safety pertaining to the physical sciences and engineering, in order to improve railroad safety and ensure that railroads continue to be a viable national transportation resource. Transportation Test Center The Administration tests and evaluates conventional and advanced railroad systems and components at the Transportation Test Center near Pueblo, CO. Private sector companies and the Governments of the United States, Canada, and Japan use the facility to explore the operation of conventional and advanced systems under controlled conditions. It is used by Amtrak for the testing of new high- speed locomotives and trains and by the Federal Transit Administration for testing urban rapid transit vehicles. For further information, contact the Transportation Technology Center, Pueblo, CO 81001. Phone, 719-584-0507. Major Field Organizations--Federal Railroad Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Administrator Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northeastern--CT, MA, ME, Rm. 1077, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA Mark H. McKeon 617-494-2302 NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT 02142 Eastern--DC, DE, MA, OH, Suite 660, 1510 Chester Pike, Crum Lynne, David R. Myers 610-521-8200 PA, VA, WV PA 19022 Southern--AL, FL, GA, KY, Suite 16T20, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Atlanta, Fred Dennin II 404-562-3800 MS, NC, SC, TN GA 30303-3104 Central--IL, IN, MI, MN, Suite 310, 200 W. Adam St., Chicago, IL Laurence A. Hasvold 312-353-6203 WI 60606 Southwestern--AR, LA, NM, Suite 450, 4100 International Plz., Fort Bonnie Murphy 817-862-2200 OK, TX Worth, TX, 76109-4820 Midwestern--CO, IA, KS, Suite 464, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, Darrell J. Tisor 816-392-3840 MO, NE MO 64106 Western--AZ, CA, NV, UT Suite 466, 801 I St., Sacramento, CA Alvin Settje 916-498-6540 95814 Northwestern--AK, ID, MT, Suite 650, 703 Broadway, Vancouver, WA Dave Brooks 360-696-7536 ND, OR, SD, WA, WY 98660 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-493-6024. Internet, www.fra.dot.gov. [[Page 321]] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [For the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 501] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 (23 U.S.C. 401 note) to help reduce the mounting number of deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes on the Nation's highways. The Administration carries out programs relating to the safety performance of motor vehicles and related equipment; administers the State and community highway safety program with the Federal Highway Administration, corporate average fuel economy program, and Federal odometer law; carries out the National Driver Register Program to facilitate the interstate exchange of State records on problem drivers; conducts studies and operates programs aimed at reducing economic losses in motor vehicle crashes and repairs through general motor vehicle programs; and issues theft prevention standards for passenger and nonpassenger motor vehicles. Activities Research and Development The Administration provides a foundation for the development of motor vehicle and highway safety program standards by researching, developing, testing, and evaluating motor vehicles, motor vehicle equipment, and advanced technologies, and collecting and analyzing crash data. The research program covers numerous areas affecting safety problems and includes providing laboratory testing facilities to obtain necessary basic data. The objectives are to encourage industry to adopt advanced motor vehicle safety designs, stimulate public awareness of safety potentials, and provide a base for vehicle safety information. National Center for Statistics and Analysis The Administration maintains a collection of scientific and technical information related to motor vehicle safety, and operates the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, whose activities include the development and maintenance of highway-crash data collection systems and related analysis efforts. These comprehensive motor vehicle safety information resources serve as documentary reference points for Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as industry, universities, and the public. Enforcement The Office of Enforcement identifies and investigates problems with motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment. If the Office determines that the vehicle or item of equipment contains a defect which is safety related or that it does not meet all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards, the Office will seek a recall in which owners are notified and the vehicles or equipment are remedied free of charge. The Office monitors recalls to ensure that owners are being notified, that the notifications are done in a timely manner, and that the scope of the recall and the remedy are adequate to correct the problem. The Office operates the toll-free auto safety hotline to identify safety problems in motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment. Consumers can call the hotline (phone, 888-327-4236; TDD, 800-424-9153, or 202- 366-7800 in the Washington, DC, area) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to report safety-related problems. English- and Spanish-speaking representatives are available between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. eastern standard time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Consumers can also reach the hotline via the Internet at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ hotline. These calls form the basis for investigations and, ultimately, recalls if safety-related defects are identified. The hotline also provides information and literature to consumers about vehicle and child-seat recalls, New Car Assessment Program test results, and a variety of other highway safety information. Rulemaking The Administration manages motor vehicle safety programs [[Page 322]] to reduce the occurrence of highway crashes and the severity of resulting injuries; reduce the economic losses in crashes; and provide consumer information in the areas of crash test results, rollover resistance, proper usage of vehicle safety features, and tire grading for treadwear, temperature resistance, and traction. The Administration issues Federal motor vehicle safety standards that prescribe safety features and levels of safety-related performance for vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment. It conducts the New Car Assessment Program, under which high-speed crash tests are conducted on passenger cars, light trucks, and vans to assess their frontal and side impact safety performance; separate tests are conducted to assess the vehicles' resistance to rollovers. Results from these tests are provided to the public to assist them in selecting and purchasing safer motor vehicles. The Administration also informs consumers on how to properly use vehicle safety features. It manages a fuel economy program that establishes and revises fleet average fuel economy standards for passenger car and light truck manufacturers to ensure that maximum feasible fuel economy is attained. The Administration also carries out a theft program, issuing rules requiring the designation of likely high- theft vehicles that must comply with parts-marking requirements, and calculating and publishing annual motor vehicle theft rates. Regional Operations and Program Delivery The Administration administers State highway safety grant programs, authorized by the Safe, Accountant, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. The Highway Safety formula grant program provides funds to the States, Indian nations, and the territories each year to support safety programs, particularly in the following national priority program areas: occupant protection, impaired driving, police traffic services, emergency medical services, data/traffic records, motorcycle safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, speed control, and roadway safety. Incentive grant programs are also used to encourage States to implement effective impaired driving, occupant protection, and data improvement programs. Traffic Safety Program The Administration leads the national traffic safety and emergency services efforts in order to save lives, reduce injuries, and lessen medical and other costs. In accomplishing these tasks, it utilizes behavioral research, demonstration, and evaluation, in addition to developing safety programs and strategies, for use by a variety of public and private agencies and organizations. The Administration maintains a national register of information on individuals whose licenses to operate a motor vehicle have been revoked, suspended, canceled, or denied; or who have been convicted of certain traffic-related violations such as driving while impaired by alcohol or other drugs. The information obtained from the register assists State driver licensing officials in determining whether or not to issue a license. Regional Offices--National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region/Address Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (Rm. 17T30, 61 Forsyth St. Terrance D. Schiavone SW., 30303-3104). Baltimore, MD (Suite 6700, 10 S. Howard Elizabeth A. Baker St., 21201). Cambridge, MA (55 Broadway, Kendall Sq., Philip J. Weiser Code 903, 02142). Fort Worth, TX (Rm. 8a38, 819 Taylor St., Georgia S. Chakiris 76102-6177). Kansas City, MO (466 Locust St., 64106).. Romell W. Cooks Lakewood, CO (Rm 430, 555 Zang St., Bill Watada 80228). Olympia Fields, IL (Suite 201, 19900 Donald J. McNamara Governors Dr., 60461). San Francisco, CA (Suite 2230, 201 David Manning Mission St., 94105). Seattle, WA 98174 (3140 Jackson Federal John Moffat Bldg., 915 2d Ave., 98174). White Plains, NY (Suite 204, 222 Thomas M. Louizou Mamaroneck Ave., 10605). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Office of Public and Consumer Affairs, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-9550. Internet, www.nhtsa.dot.gov. [[Page 323]] Federal Transit Administration [For the Federal Transit Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 601] The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (formerly the Urban Mass Transportation Administration) was established as an operating administration of the Department of Transportation by section 1 of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1968 (5 U.S.C. app. 1), effective July 1, 1968. FTA's mission is to assist in developing improved mass transportation, encourage the planning and establishment of areawide mass transportation systems, and provide financial assistance to State and local governments to finance mass transportation systems and carry out national transit goals and policy. Programs Capital Investment Grants are authorized to assist in financing the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and improvement of facilities and equipment for use in mass transportation service in urban areas. There are three categories of funds available under the capital investment program: fixed guideway modernization, rolling stock renewal, safety-related improvements, and signal and power modernization; new starts funds for construction of new fixed guideway service; and bus funds for acquiring buses and rolling stock, ancillary equipment, and the construction of bus facilities. For further information, call 202-366-2053. Elderly and Persons With Disabilities The program provides financial assistance to private nonprofit agencies to meet the transportation needs of elderly persons and persons with disabilities where services provided by public operators are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate; to public bodies approved by the State to coordinate services for elderly persons or persons with disabilities; or to public bodies which certify to the Governor that no nonprofit corporation or association is readily available in an area to provide the service. Funds are allocated by formula to the States. Local organizations apply for funding through a designated State agency. For further information, call 202-366-2053. Job Access and Reverse Commute Grants The program makes funding available to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to pay the capital and operating costs of delivering new or expanded job access or reverse commute services, and to promote the use of transit during nontraditional work hours, as well as encourage employer-based transportation strategies and use of transit pass programs. The program provides competitive grants for two kinds of projects: --job access projects implementing new or expanded transportation services for transporting welfare recipients and low-income persons to and from jobs and needed employment support services such as child care; and --reverse commute projects implementing new or expanded general- purpose public transportation services to transport residents of urban, rural, and suburban areas to suburban employment centers. For further information, call 202-366-0176. Internet, www.fta.dot.gov/ wtw. Non-Urbanized Area Assistance The Administration provides capital and operating assistance for public transportation in non-urbanized areas. Funds are allocated to the Governor, and the program is administered at the State level by the designated transportation agency. Assistance is provided for planning, administrative, and program development activities; coordination of public transportation programs; vehicle acquisition; and other capital investments in support of transit services tailored to the needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities and other individuals who depend upon transit for their basic mobility. [[Page 324]] Planning The program provides financial assistance in meeting the transportation planning needs of metropolitan planning organizations by allocating funds to States which, in turn, they allocate to the metropolitan planning organizations. Assistance is available for transportation planning, technical assistance studies, demonstrations, management training, and cooperative research. For further information, call 202-366-1626. Research and Technology The Administration seeks to improve public transportation for America's communities by delivering products and services that are valued by its customers and by assisting transit agencies in better meeting the needs of their customers. To accomplish these goals, it partners with the transportation industry to undertake research, development, and education that will improve the quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of transit in America and that leads to increases in transit ridership. Transit research and technology efforts are categorized as follows: Joint Partnership The Administration enters into agreements with both public and private research organizations, transit providers, and industry to promote the early deployment of innovation in public transportation services, management, operational practices, and technology of broad applicability. Advanced Technologies The Administration assists the study, design, and demonstration of fixed-guideway technologies, bus and bus rapid transit technologies, fuel-cell-powered transit buses, advanced propulsion control for rail transit, and other types of technologies in development. International Mass Transportation Program The Administration promotes American transit products and services overseas, and cooperates with foreign public sector entities on research and development in the public transportation industries. Trade missions and other international gatherings enable American vendors to showcase their products and services and facilitate technology transfer and information diffusion for developing nations. For further information, call 202-366-4052. Internet, www.fta.dot.gov/ research. Rural Transportation Assistance The Rural Transportation Assistance Program allocates funds annually to the States to provide assistance for transit research, technical assistance, training, and related support activities for transit providers serving non-urbanized areas. Additional funds are used at the national level for developing training materials, developing and maintaining a national clearinghouse on rural transit activities and information, and providing technical assistance through peer practitioners to promote exemplary techniques and practices. For further information, call 202-366-2053. Safety The Administration's safety program supports State and local agencies in fulfilling their responsibility for the safety and security of urban mass transportation facilities and services, through the encouragement and sponsorship of safety and security planning, training, information collection and analysis, drug control programs, system/ safety assurance reviews, generic research, and other cooperative government/industry activities. For further information, call 202-366-2896. Training and Technical Assistance Through the National Transit Institute (NTI), the Administration develops and offers training courses for improving transit planning, operations, workforce performance, and productivity. NTI courses are conducted at sites across the United States on a wide variety of subjects, ranging from multimodal planning to management development, third-party contracting, safety, and security. Current NTI course offerings are available online at www.ntionline.com. For further information, call 202-366-5741. [[Page 325]] Field Organization--Federal Transit Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region/Address Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (Suite 17T50, 61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303).... 404-562-3500 Cambridge, MA (Suite 920, 55 Broadway, 02142)........... 617-494-2055 Chicago, IL (Suite 320, 200 W. Adams St., 60606)........ 312-353-2789 Denver, CO (Suite 650, 216 16th St., 80202)............. 303-844-3242 Fort Worth, TX (Suite 8A36, 819 Taylor St., 76102)...... 817-978-0550 Kansas City, MO (Suite 404, 901 Locust St., 64106)...... 816-329-3920 New York, NY (Suite 429, 1 Bowling Green, 10004-1415)... 212-668-2170 Philadelphia, PA (Suite 500, 1760 Market St., 19103).... 215-656-7100 San Francisco, CA (Suite 2210, 201 Mission St., 94105).. 415-744-3133 Seattle, WA (Suite 3142, 915 2d Ave., 98174)............ 206-220-7954 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Metropolitan Offices--Federal Transit Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Office/Address Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chicago, IL (Suite 320, 200 W. Adams St., 60606-5232)... 312-886-1616 Los Angeles, CA (Suite 1460, 210 Figueroa, 90012)....... 213-202-3950 New York, NY (Suite 428, 1 Bowling Green, 10004-1415)... 212-668-2201 Philadelphia, PA (Suite 903, 1760 Market St., 19103- 215-656-7070 4142).................................................. Washington, DC (Suite 510, 1990 K St. NW, 20006)........ 202-219-3562 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs, Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-4043. Internet, www.fta.dot.gov. Maritime Administration The Maritime Administration was established by Reorganization Plan No. 21 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. app.). The Maritime Act of 1981 (46 U.S.C. 1601) transferred the Maritime Administration to the Department of Transportation. The Administration manages programs to aid in the development, promotion, and operation of the U.S. merchant marine. It is also charged with organizing and directing emergency merchant ship operations. The Maritime Administration administers subsidy programs to pay the difference between certain costs of operating ships under the U.S. flag and foreign competitive flags on essential services, and the difference between the costs of constructing ships in U.S. and foreign shipyards. It provides financing guarantees for the construction, reconstruction, and reconditioning of ships; and enters into capital construction fund agreements that grant tax deferrals on moneys to be used for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of ships. The Administration constructs or supervises the construction of merchant-type ships for the Federal Government. It helps industry generate increased business for U.S. ships and conducts programs to develop ports, facilities, and intermodal transport, and to promote domestic shipping. It conducts program and technical studies and administers a war risk insurance program that insures operators and seamen against losses caused by hostile action if domestic commercial insurance is not available. Under emergency conditions the Maritime Administration charters Government-owned ships to U.S. operators, requisitions or procures ships owned by U.S. citizens, and allocates them to meet defense needs. It maintains a national defense reserve fleet of Government-owned ships that it operates through ship managers and general agents when required in national defense interests. An element of this activity is the Ready Reserve force consisting of a number of ships available for quick-response activation. The Administration regulates sales to aliens and transfers to foreign registry of ships that are fully or partially owned by [[Page 326]] U.S. citizens. It also disposes of Government-owned ships found nonessential for national defense. The Administration operates the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, where young people are trained to become merchant marine officers, and conducts training in shipboard firefighting at Earle, NJ, and Toledo, OH. It also administers a Federal assistance program for the maritime academies operated by California, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Texas. Field Organization--Maritime Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Central............................ Rm. 1223, 501 Magazine St., New John W. Carnes............ 504-589-2000 Orleans, LA 70130-3394. Great Lakes........................ Suite 203, 1701 E. Woodfield Doris Bautch.............. 847-995-0122 Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. North Atlantic..................... Rm. 418, 1 Bowling Green, New Robert McKeon............. 212-668-3330 York, NY 10004-1415. Merchant Marine Academy............ Kings Point, NY 11024-1699..... Joseph D. Stewart......... 516-773-5000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-5807 or 800- 996-2723. Internet, www.marad.dot.gov. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation was established by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Act of May 13, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 981-990), and became an operating administration of the Department of Transportation in 1966. The Corporation, working cooperatively with the Saint Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, is dedicated to operating and maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient deep draft waterway between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. It ensures the safe transit of commercial and noncommercial vessels through the two U.S. locks and the navigation channels of the Saint Lawrence Seaway System. The Corporation works jointly with SLSMC on all matters related to rules and regulations, overall operations, vessel inspections, traffic control, navigation aids, safety, operating dates, and trade development programs. The Great Lakes/Saint Lawrence Seaway System extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Lake Superior ports of Duluth/Superior, a distance of 2,342 miles. The Corporation's main customers are vessel owners and operators, Midwest States and Canadian provinces, Great Lakes port communities, shippers and receivers of domestic and international cargo, and the Great Lakes/Saint Lawrence Seaway Systems maritime and related services industries. International and domestic commerce through the Seaway contributes to the economic prosperity of the entire Great Lakes region. For further information, contact the Director of Trade Development and Public Affairs, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-0091. Fax, 202-366-7147. Internet, www.greatlakes- seaway.com. [[Page 327]] Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration was established on February 20, 2005. It is responsible for hazardous materials transportation and pipeline safety. Hazardous Materials The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety develops and issues regulations for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials by all modes, excluding bulk transportation by water. The regulations cover shipper and carrier operations, packaging and container specifications, and hazardous materials definitions. The Office provides training and outreach to help shippers and carriers meet the requirements of the hazardous material regulations. The Office is also responsible for the enforcement of regulations other than those applicable to a single mode of transportation. The Office manages a fee- funded grant program to assist States in planning for hazardous materials emergencies and to assist States and Indian tribes with training for hazardous materials emergencies. Additionally, the Office maintains a national safety program to safeguard food and certain other products from contamination during motor or rail transportation. For further information, call 202-366-0656. Internet, hazmat.dot.gov. Regional Offices--Office of Hazardous Materials Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Chief ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Central--IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, Suite 478, 2350 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL Kevin Boehne ND, NE, OH, SD, WI 60018 Eastern--CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, Suite 306, 820 Bear Tavern Rd., W. Trenton, NJ Colleen Abbenhaus NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV 08628 Southern--AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, PR, SC, Suite 602, 233 Peachtree St. NE., Atlanta, GA 30303 John Heneghan TN Southwest--AR, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX Suite 1110, 8701 S. Gessner Rd., Houston, TX 77004 Billy Hines Western--AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, Suite 550B, 3401 Centrelake Dr., Ontario, CA 91761 Daniel Derwey OR, UT, WA, WY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pipelines The Office of Pipeline Safety's (OPS) mission is to ensure the safety, security, and environmental protection of the Nation's pipeline transportation system. The Office establishes and enforces safety and environmental standards for transportation of gas and hazardous liquids by pipeline. OPS also analyzes data, conducts education and training, promotes damage prevention, and conducts research and development for pipeline safety. Through OPS-administered grants-in-aid, States that voluntarily assume regulatory jurisdiction of pipelines can receive funding for up to 50 percent of the costs for their intrastate pipeline safety programs. OPS engineers inspect most interstate pipelines and other facilities not covered by the State programs. The Office also implements the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 by providing approval for and testing of oil pipeline spill response plans. For further information, call 202-366-4595. Regional Offices--Office of Pipeline Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Chief ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Central--IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, Rm. 462, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64106 Ivan Huntoon ND, NE, OH, SD, WI Eastern--CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, Rm. 7128, 400 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 20590 William Gute NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV Southern--AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, Suite 602, 223 Peachtree St. NE., Atlanta, GA 30303 Linda Daugherty PR, SC, TN Southwest--AZ, LA, NM, OK, TX Suite 1110, 8701 S. Gessner Rd., Houston, TX 77074 Rodrick M. Seeley [[Page 328]] Western--AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, Suite 110, 12300 W. Dakota Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 Chris Hoidal OR, UT, WA, WY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of Governmental, International and Public Affairs, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, Suite 8406, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-4831. Internet, www.phmsa.dot.gov. Research and Innovative Technology Administration The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) was created under the Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act (49 U.S.C. 101 note). RITA coordinates, facilitates, and reviews the Department's research and development programs and activities; performs comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis, and reporting; and promotes the use of innovative technologies to improve our Nation's transportation system. RITA brings together important DOT data, research, and technology transfer assets and provides strategic direction and oversight of DOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems Program. RITA is composed of the staff from the Office of Research, Development, and Technology, the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, the Transportation Safety Institute, and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. For further information, contact the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-4180. Internet, www.rita.dot.gov. E-mail, info.rita@dot.gov. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Activities of the Administration contribute to ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations, targeting high-risk carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers; improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and increasing safety awareness. To accomplish these activities, the Administration works with Federal, State, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, labor safety interest groups, and others. Activities Commercial Drivers' Licenses The Administration develops standards to test and license commercial motor vehicle drivers. Data and Analysis The Administration collects and disseminates data on motor carrier safety and directs resources to improve motor carrier safety. Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement The Administration operates a program to improve safety [[Page 329]] performance and remove high-risk carriers from the Nation's highways. Research and Technology The Administration coordinates research and development to improve the safety of motor carrier operations and commercial motor vehicles and drivers. Safety Assistance The Administration provides States with financial assistance for roadside inspections and other commercial motor vehicle safety programs. It promotes motor vehicle and motor carrier safety. Other Activities The Administration supports the development of unified motor carrier safety requirements and procedures throughout North America. It participates in international technical organizations and committees to help share the best practices in motor carrier safety throughout North America and the rest of the world. It enforces regulations ensuring safe highway transportation of hazardous materials and has established a task force to identify and investigate those carriers of household goods which have exhibited a substantial pattern of consumer abuse. Field Organization--Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region Address Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eastern--AL, CT, DE, DC, ME, Suite N, 802 Cromwell 443-703-2240 MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, PR, Park Dr., Glen Burnie, RI, VT, VA, WV. MD 21061-2819. Southern--AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, Suite 1700, 1800 Century 404-327-7400 LA, MS, NM, NC, OK, SC, TN, Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30345. TX. Midwestern--IL, IN, IA, KS, Suite 210, 19900 708-283-3577 MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI. Governors Dr., Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1021. Western--AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, B-300, Golden Hills 303-407-2350 ID, MT, NV, ND, OR, SD, UT, Office Centre, 12600 W. WA, WY. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-2519. Internet, www.fmcsa.dot.gov. Surface Transportation Board The Surface Transportation Board was established in 1996 by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Termination Act of 1995 (49 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) as an independent adjudicatory body organizationally housed within the Department of Transportation with jurisdiction over certain surface transportation economic regulatory matters formerly under ICC jurisdiction. The Board consists of three members, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate for 5-year terms. The Board adjudicates disputes and regulates interstate surface transportation through various laws pertaining to the different modes of surface transportation. The Board's general responsibilities include the oversight of firms engaged in transportation in interstate and foreign commerce to the extent that it takes place within the United States, or between or among points in the contiguous United States and points in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories or possessions. Surface transportation matters under the Board's jurisdiction in general include railroad rate and service issues, rail restructuring transactions (mergers, line sales, line construction, and line abandonments), and labor matters related thereto; certain trucking company, moving van, and noncontiguous ocean shipping company rate matters; certain intercity passenger bus company structure, financial, and operational matters; and certain pipeline matters not regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In performing its functions, the Board is charged with promoting, where appropriate, substantive and procedural regulatory reform and providing an efficient and effective forum for the resolution of disputes. Through the [[Page 330]] granting of exemptions from regulations where warranted, the streamlining of its decisionmaking process and the regulations applicable thereto, and the consistent and fair application of legal and equitable principles, the Board seeks to provide an effective forum for efficient dispute resolution and facilitation of appropriate market- based business transactions. Through rulemakings and case disposition, it strives to develop new and better ways to analyze unique and complex problems, to reach fully justified decisions more quickly, to reduce the costs associated with regulatory oversight, and to encourage private sector negotiations and resolutions to problems, where appropriate. For further information, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Services, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC, 20423-0001. Phone, 202-245-0230. Internet, www.stb.dot.gov. Sources of Information Inquiries for information on the following subjects should be directed to the specified office, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590, or to the address indicated. Civil Rights For information on equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination in DOT employment and transportation services, or DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification appeals program, contact the Director, Departmental Office of Civil Rights. Phone, 202- 366-4648. Internet, www.dot.gov/ost/docr. Consumer Activities For information about air travelers' rights or for assistance in resolving consumer problems with providers of commercial air transportation services, contact the Consumer Affairs Division (phone, 202-366-2220). To report vehicle safety problems, obtain information on motor vehicle and highway safety, or to request consumer information publications, call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 24-hour auto safety hotline. Phone, 202-366-0123 (Washington, DC, area) or 800-424-9393 (toll free except Alaska and Hawaii). Contracts Contact the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive. Phone, 202-366-4263. Employment The principal occupations in the Department are air traffic controller, aviation safety specialist, electronics maintenance technician, engineer (civil, aeronautical, automotive, electronic, highway, and general), administrative/management, and clerical. For further information, contact the Transportation Administrative Service Center DOT Connection, Room PL-402, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-9391 or 800-525-2878. Environment Inquiries on environmental activities and programs should be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, Office of Transportation Policy Development, Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202- 366-4416. Films Many films on transportation subjects are available for use by educational institutions, community groups, private organizations, etc. Requests for specific films relating to a particular mode of transportation may be directed to the appropriate operating administration. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse To report, contact the Office of Inspector General hotline, P.O. Box 23178, Washington, DC 20026-0178. Phone, 202- 366-1461 or 800-424-9071. Publications The Department and its operating agencies issue publications on a wide variety of subjects. Many of these publications are available from the issuing agency or for sale from the Government Printing Office and the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151. Contact the Department or the [[Page 331]] specific agency at the addresses indicated in the text. Reading Rooms Contact the Department of Transportation Dockets, PL-401, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 800-647-5527. Administrations and their regional offices maintain reading rooms for public use. Contact the specific administration at the address indicated in the text. Other reading rooms include: Department of Transportation Library, Room 2200, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 (phone, 202- 366-0745); Department of Transportation/TASC Law Library, Room 2215, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 (phone, 202-366-0749); Department of Transportation Library, FB-10A Branch, Room 930, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591 (phone, 202-267-3115); and Department of Transportation Library, Transpoint Branch, B-726, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593 (phone, 202-267-2536). Speakers The Department of Transportation and its operating administrations and regional offices make speakers available for civic, labor, and community groups. Contact the specific agency or the nearest regional office at the address indicated in the text. Surface Transportation Board Proceedings and Public Records Requests for public assistance with pending or potential proceedings of the Board should be addressed to the Office of Public Services, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. Phone, 202-245-0232. Requests for access to the Board's public records should be made to the Office of the Secretary, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. Phone, 202-245-0232. Telephone Directory The Department of Transportation telephone directory is available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. For further information concerning the Department of Transportation, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-5580. Internet, www.dot.gov. [[Page 332]] EDITORIAL NOTE: The Department of the Treasury did not meet the publication deadline for submitting updated information of its activities, functions, and sources of information as required by the automatic disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1)(A)). ------------------------------------------------------------------------