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    <Category>Executive Branch: Departments</Category>
    <IntroductoryHeader>Editorial Note</IntroductoryHeader>
    <IntroductoryParagraph>The Department of Transportation 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)).</IntroductoryParagraph>
    <AgencyName>Department of Transportation</AgencyName>
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        <Address>1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590</Address>
        <Phone>202-366-4000</Phone>
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          <Footer>[For the Department of Transportation statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1, Subpart A]</Footer>
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        <ShowFootNote>Yes</ShowFootNote>
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        <ShowHeaderParagraph>Yes</ShowHeaderParagraph>
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            <NameColumnValue>Anthony R. Foxx</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Secretary of Transportation</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Victor M. Mendez</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Peter M. Rogoff</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Under Secretary for Policy</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Kathryn B. Thomson</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>General Counsel</TitleColumnValue>
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          <Values EntityLeadershipTableValuesId="2425" SortOrder="5">
            <NameColumnValue>Brodi Fontenot</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Assistant Secretary for Administration</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Susan L. Kurland</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Sylvia I. Garcia</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Dana G. Gresham</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>(vacancy)</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Joan DeBoer</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Chief of Staff</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Richard McKinney</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Chief Information Officer</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Nate Turnbull</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>White House Liaison</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Camille M. Hazeur</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Director, Civil Rights</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Patrice M. Kelly</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Director, Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Carol C. Darr</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Director, Executive Secretariat</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Sasha J. Johnson</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Director, Public Affairs</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Brandon Neal</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Michael W. Lowder</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Director, Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response</TitleColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Calvin L. Scovel, III</NameColumnValue>
            <TitleColumnValue>Inspector General</TitleColumnValue>
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        <Paragraph MissionStatmentId="58" SortOrder="1">The Department of Transportation establishes national transportation policy for highway planning and construction, motor carrier safety, urban mass transit, railroads, aviation, and the safety of waterways, ports, highways, and pipelines.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Secretary</Heading>
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              <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Under Secretary</Heading>
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              <Paragraph>The Under Secretary for Policy serves as a principal policy adviser to the Secretary and provides leadership in policy development for the Department.</Paragraph>
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        <ProgramName>Aviation and International Affairs</ProgramName>
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                <Footer>For further information, call 202-366-8822.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs has principal responsibility for the 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. The Office also participates in negotiations with foreign governments to develop multilateral and bilateral aviation and maritime policies on a wide range of international transportation and trade matters and to coordinate cooperative agreements for the exchange of scientific and technical information between nations.  In addition to these responsibilities, the Office 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.</Paragraph>
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        <ProgramName>Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance</ProgramName>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance. Phone, 202-366-3784.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>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 they pertain to the Department of Transportation and testing within the transportation industry.</Paragraph>
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        <ProgramName>Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response</ProgramName>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response. Phone, 202-366-6525.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Office ensures development, coordination, and execution of plans and procedures for the  Department of Transportation to balance transportation security requirements with safety, mobility, and economic needs of the Nation through effective intelligence, security, preparedness, and emergency response programs. The Office monitors the Nation's transportation network on a continuous basis; advises the Secretary on incidents affecting transportation systems; provides leadership on national preparedness, response, and transportation security matters; briefs the Secretary on intelligence relevant to the transportation sector; performs DOT's National Response Framework Emergency Support Function responsibilities; coordinates DOT participation in emergency preparedness and response exercises under the National Training and Exercise Program; administers DOT's Continuity of Government and Continuity of Operations programs; and serves as the DOT representative for emergency planning for civil aviation support to NATO and other allies.</Paragraph>
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        <ProgramName>Transportation Policy</ProgramName>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Office of Transportation Policy. Phone, 202-366-4416.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>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 on safety, energy, and environmental initiatives which affect air, surface, marine, and pipeline transportation and maintains policy and economic oversight of regulatory programs and legislative initiatives of the Department. The Office also analyzes the economic and institutional implications of current and emerging transportation policy issues, transportation infrastructure finances, and new transportation technologies.</Paragraph>
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        <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.dot.gov/ost/docr</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Civil Rights</Header>
        <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Consumer Activities</Header>
        <Paragraph>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 or 800-424-9393.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Contracts</Header>
        <Paragraph>Contact the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive. Phone, 202-366-4263.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Employment</Header>
        <Paragraph>The principal occupations in the Department are air traffic controller, aviation safety specialist, electronics maintenance technician, engineer (civil, aeronautical, automotive, electrical, 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.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Environment</Header>
        <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Films</Header>
        <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Fraud, Waste, and Abuse</Header>
        <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Publications</Header>
        <Paragraph>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 specific agency at the addresses indicated in the text.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Reading Rooms</Header>
        <Paragraph>Contact the Department of Transportation Dockets, W12-140, 1200 New Jersey, SE., 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 Law Library, Room W12-300, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-0746.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Speakers</Header>
        <Paragraph>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.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Surface Transportation Board Proceedings and Public Records</Header>
        <Paragraph>Requests for public assistance with pending or potential proceedings of the Board should be addressed to the Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423-0001. Phone, 202-245-0238. 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.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Telephone Directory</Header>
        <Paragraph>The Department of Transportation telephone directory is available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.</Paragraph>
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      <Footer>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.</Footer>
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      <WebAddress>http://www.dot.gov</WebAddress>
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