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Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
National Summary

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) was formed in April 1967 and consists of several administrations representing the various transportation modes. The Department serves as the focal point in the federal government for the coordinated National Transportation Policy. The DOT is responsible for transportation safety improvements and enforcement, international transportation agreements, and the continuity of transportation services in the public interest. The Department also prepares and proposes all legislation relating to transportation, coordinates transportation issues with other concerned agencies, and provides technical assistance to the states and cities in support of transportation programs and objectives.


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Final Rules 49 CFR 523, 531, 533, 536, and 537 -- 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards 10/15/2012National
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Proposed Rules 49 CFR 571 - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment 12/04/2012National
Final Rules 49 CFR 578 - Civil Penalties 11/27/2012National
Notices 49 CFR 8 - Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules; Notification 01/08/2013National
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Notices Notice of Fiscal Year 2010 Safety Grants and Solicitation for Applications 03/24/2009National
News Obama nominates Anthony Foxx to lead DOT 05/01/2013National
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