Disruptions to the way of life due to the coronavirus pandemic prompted the Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to insist the Office of Management and Budget extend federal agencies’ deadlines for public comment periods on proposed rulemakings.
April 3, 2020Government
Industry Slams P3s Proposal
Transportation policymakers and industry stakeholders rejected the Trump administration’s proposal that private sector investments would significantly upgrade the country’s infrastructure over the next few years.
February 6, 2017Government
Entry-Level Driver Training Final Rule Clears White House
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Nov. 15 completed its review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s final rule on entry-level driver training, the final stage before being published in the Federal Register.
November 17, 2016Government
Heavy Truck Speed Limiter Rule Clears OMB
A joint proposed rule to limit the top speed of heavy trucks has cleared a review by the White House Office of Management and Budget.
August 16, 2016Government
FMCSA Sends Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse Final Rule to OMB
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on May 20 forwarded to the White House Office of Management and Budget its final rule that would establish a national database of truck drivers who have failed or refused to take drug and alcohol tests, marking the final step in the approval process.
May 23, 2016Business, Government
Western Governors Back New Pilot Programs to Study Effects of Longer Trailer Combinations
The Western Governors’ Association has urged Congress to allow interested states to create pilot programs to evaluate the benefits and costs of adding routes for longer combination vehicles.
July 12, 2010