Chapter 19 - Department of Transportation

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Refocus DOT on providing a policy framework rather than selecting and funding specific projects.
Return to the Trump Administration's "rule on rules" approach to regulations.
Maintain strict underwriting discipline for the Build America Bureau's loans.
Increase use of public-private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure projects.
Adopt a tech-neutral approach to emerging transportation technologies.
Remove regulatory barriers for automated vehicles.
Clarify regulations to allow for the safe removal of drivers from commercial motor vehicles.
Reverse the Biden Administration's approach to data collection for automated vehicles.
Advocate for transportation's fair share of radio frequency spectrum.
Reset fuel economy standards to lower, "reasonable" levels.
Ensure DOT exercises priority in setting fuel economy standards over EPA.
Revoke California's special waiver to set its own fuel economy standards.
Refocus the Federal Highway Administration on maintaining and improving the highway system.
Remove or reform rules that hamper state governments in highway decisions.
Reduce federal involvement in local infrastructure decisions.
Support joint-venture efforts by smaller air carriers to compete with larger ones.
Review and potentially change foreign ownership limitations for airlines.
Establish a New Entry Initiative for approving new air carrier applications within 12 months.
Initiate rulemaking to allocate airport slot-pairs based on safety, capacity, and competition.
Reform regulations to encourage airports in lower-served areas.
Separate the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) from the FAA.
Shift from aviation user taxes to fees for air traffic services paid directly to the ATO.
Allow the ATO to issue long-term revenue bonds for major projects.
Implement user fees for unconventional airspace users.
Set a deadline after which the ATO could not fund non-digital/remote control towers.
Reform the Capital Investment Grants program for transit projects.
Return to the original intent of Section 10(c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964.
Remove federal subsidies for transit spending.
Review and potentially reverse recent FRA decisions on crew size, track inspections, and brake inspection requirements.
Preserve the integrity of FRA's research program.
Transfer the Maritime Administration (MARAD) from DOT to DHS or DoD.
Repeal or substantially reform the Jones Act.
Streamline the processing of Jones Act waiver requests.