Motor Vehicle Safety:
Selected Rulemakings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
RCED-89-11FS: Published: Jan 6, 1989. Publicly Released: Jan 13, 1989.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined selected National Highway Transportation Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rulemaking activities, focusing on rules for: (1) rear-seat lap or shoulder belts; (2) side impact protection; and (3) head restraints for light trucks, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and buses.
GAO found that: (1) as of December 13, 1988, NHTSA had not finalized any of the three rulemaking actions, each of which had been in process for at least 21 months; (2) NHTSA takes an average of about 2 years to complete rulemaking activities; and (3) NHTSA published a proposed rule on rear-seat lap or shoulder belts and head restraints on November 29, 1988, and December 13, 1988, respectively, with closing dates of January 30, 1989, and February 13, 1989, respectively. GAO also found that NHTSA is currently reviewing: (1) public comments on proposed rulemakings to reduce head, neck, and ejection injuries in passenger cars; and (2) whether to extend existing head restraint safety standards for passenger cars, light trucks, vans, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and buses.
Feb 18, 2021
General Aviation:
Stakeholders Expressed Mixed Views of FAA Policies on Private Pilot Expense SharingGAO-21-285: Published: Feb 18, 2021. Publicly Released: Feb 18, 2021.
Jan 28, 2021
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems:
FAA Could Strengthen Its Implementation of a Drone Traffic Management System by Improving Communication and Measuring PerformanceGAO-21-165: Published: Jan 28, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 28, 2021.
Jan 7, 2021
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Aircraft Noise:
Better Information Sharing Could Improve Responses to Washington, D.C. Area Helicopter Noise ConcernsGAO-21-200: Published: Jan 7, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 7, 2021.
Dec 18, 2020
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Automated Technologies:
DOT Should Take Steps to Ensure Its Workforce Has Skills Needed to Oversee SafetyGAO-21-197: Published: Dec 18, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2020.
Dec 17, 2020
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Emergency Responder Safety:
States and DOT Are Implementing Actions to Reduce Roadside CrashesGAO-21-166: Published: Dec 17, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 17, 2020.
Nov 24, 2020
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Reagan National Airport:
Information on Effects of Federal Statute Limiting Long-Distance FlightsGAO-21-176: Published: Nov 24, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 24, 2020.
Nov 19, 2020
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Federal-Aid Highways:
States and Local Governments Reported Benefits to Federal Highway Fund Swapping, but Impacts Cannot be Definitively DeterminedGAO-21-88: Published: Oct 20, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2020.
Nov 16, 2020
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Aviation Certification:
FAA Needs to Strengthen Its Design Review Process for Small AirplanesGAO-21-85: Published: Nov 16, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 16, 2020.
Nov 9, 2020
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Aviation Safety:
FAA's Office of Aviation Safety Should Take Additional Actions to Ensure Its Workforce Has Needed SkillsGAO-21-94: Published: Nov 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 9, 2020.
Oct 29, 2020
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Puerto Rico:
Perspectives on the Potential to Expand Air Cargo OperationsGAO-21-21: Published: Oct 29, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 29, 2020.
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