Transportation

NHTSA Zoox Exemption Application for Automated Driving Systems

NHTSA is seeking public comment on Zoox, Inc.'s petition for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for its automated driving system (ADS) equipped passenger car. The agency will consider comments before deciding whether to grant the exemption and under what terms.

NTSB Sunshine Act Meeting on Automation Crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced a Sunshine Act meeting to be held on March 31, 2026. The meeting will discuss the investigation report on fatal crashes involving vehicles operated in hands-free partial automation mode in San Antonio, Texas, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The meeting is open to the public.

NTSB Sunshine Act Meeting on Bridge Collapse Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced a Sunshine Act meeting to discuss the investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, and will be open to the public.

NTSB Investigative Hearing on Midair Collision Near DCA

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding an investigative hearing regarding a fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025. The hearing will discuss various aspects of the accident, including air data systems, airspace procedures, and collision avoidance technology.

NTSB Notice: Performance Review Board Members Appointed

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a notice announcing the appointment of members to its Performance Review Board (PRB) for 2025. The PRB is responsible for reviewing and evaluating senior executive performance appraisals.

NTSB Sunshine Act Meeting: Aviation Investigation Report

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced a Sunshine Act meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026, to discuss an aviation investigation report concerning a midair collision over the Potomac River. The meeting and the report discussion are open to the public.

PHMSA Compromise Order - General Supplies

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Compromise Order related to General Supplies, identified by case number 25-0329-SH-WE. This order signifies an enforcement action taken by the agency.

PHMSA Compromise Order Details

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a compromise order detailing specific requirements and resolutions for a regulatory matter. This order outlines the terms agreed upon between PHMSA and a regulated entity, likely concerning violations of hazardous materials transportation regulations.

PHMSA Hazardous Materials Safety Research Forum

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is hosting a public Research, Development, & Technology Forum from March 31-April 2, 2026. The forum will present research results, discuss future plans, and solicit stakeholder input on hazardous materials transportation safety.

PHMSA Announces 2026 Pipeline Safety R&D Forum

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced its 2026 Pipeline Safety Research and Development Forum. The forum aims to identify technical challenges and foster solutions to improve pipeline safety. Public input on research gaps can be submitted year-round.