Regulatory Responsibilities and Contacts
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The following is a list of DOT's Operating Administrations and the Office of the Secretary (OST), their regulatory responsibilities, and their regulatory contacts. Click on the Operating Administration/OST names to be directed to their regulatory Web sites.
This information should help you identify the DOT agency that may issue regulations in your area of interest and the appropriate point of contact.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Maritime Administration (MARAD)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
- Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Aviation Safety and Operations
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Certification of Airmen, Aircraft, and Airports
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Commercial Space Transportation
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Airport and Airway Fees and Charges
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Requirements for Foreign Air Carriers Operating in the United States and U.S.-owned Aircraft Outside the United States
Regulatory Contact
Laura Megan-Posch
Office of Chief Counsel
Regulations and Enforcement Division
800 Independence Avenue, SW.
Washington, DC 20591
202-267-4330
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Federal-Aid Highways
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Highways and Roads (e.g., Federal roads)
Regulatory Contact
Jennifer Outhouse
Office of Chief Counsel
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-0761
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Motor Carrier and Bus Safety
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Motor Carrier Operations
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Motor Carrier Equipment
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Commercial Drivers License
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Hours of Service
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Grants
Regulatory Contact
Crystal Williams
Regulatory Ombudsman
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-0596
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Railroad Equipment
- Railroad Operations
- Railroad Financial Assistance
- Engineer Qualifications/Certification
- Railroad Workplace Safety
Regulatory Contact
Kathryn Gresham
Office of Chief Counsel
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202-493-6063
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Financial Assistance
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Safety
Regulatory Contact
Mark Montgomery
Office of Chief Counsel
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-1017
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Financial Assistance
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Cargo Preference
Regulatory Contact
Mitch Hudson
Office of Chief Counsel
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-9373
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Vehicle Safety
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Fuel Economy
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Highway Safety Programs (e.g., Age 21/drinking)
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Consumer Information (e.g., Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards)
Regulatory Contact
Terrence Sommers
Office of Chief Counsel
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202-235-5398
Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Regulatory Contact
Daniel Cohen
Assistant General Counsel for Regulation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202 366-3633
Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Hazardous Materials
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Pipeline Safety
Regulatory Contact
Robert Ross
Office of Chief Counsel
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.
Washington, DC 20590
202-768-1365
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS)
Regulatory Responsibilities
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Tolls
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Seaway Operations
Regulatory Contact
Carrie Mann Lavigne
Chief Counsel
180 Andrews Street
Massena, NY 13662
315-764-3231