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DOT 16-05
Contact: Robyn Boerstling, Tel.: (202) 366-4570
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Secretary Mineta Announces Opportunity for Public to Discuss DOT Regulations
In keeping with President Bush’s commitment to make government more accessible
and to reduce unnecessary costs associated with federal regulations, U.S.
Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta today announced an innovative
public review of the Department’s existing regulations and its current
regulatory agenda.
As part of the far-reaching evaluation, Mineta said the Department will host
public meetings on April 12 and April 19, where senior officials, including the
Department’s General Counsel Jeffrey Rosen, will listen to public opinion on
past, present, and future regulations.
“Improving, eliminating and prioritizing regulations all are important tasks for
the Department,” Secretary Mineta said. “Making regulations simpler, more
effective, and less burdensome is a challenge that can only be met if the public
participates.”
In addition to the public meetings, the Department will accept comments in
writing until April 29, 2005. Those who wish to speak at the public meeting must
submit their initial comments by February 25, 2005 and clearly indicate their
desire to speak at the public meeting.
Mineta added that the Department strongly encourages all parties, including
small businesses, trade associations and other stakeholder groups affected by
DOT regulations, to take advantage of this unique opportunity for public
participation and interaction with DOT leadership.
After the information has been carefully evaluated, the Department will publish
a report that responds to comments received, including discussing actions under
consideration.
For more detailed information and specific instructions for submitting comments,
a copy of the Federal Register notice is now available on
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html. The docket number is OST-2005-20112.
The Department of Transportation’s current regulatory agenda can be found at
www.info.gov.
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