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	  **Released on   Apr 9, 2024**
          Aircraft Registrations: Risks Remain from Efforts to Obscure Ownership Information
    GAO-24-107495
      Published:   Apr 9, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 9, 2024
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    This testimony discusses our prior work on the FAA's management of the U.S. registry for civil aircraft. Accurate registry information can, for example, facilitate aircraft purchases or help investigators combat drug trafficking or money laundering. But the FAA generally relies on self-certification and doesn't verify information such as applicant identity or ownership. Shell company or limited liability company ownership can also make it hard to...
      **Released on   Apr 5, 2024**
          Vehicle Repair: Information on Evolving Vehicle Technologies and Consumer Choice [Reissued with revisions on Apr. 5, 2024]
    GAO-24-106633
      Published:   Mar 21, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 5, 2024
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    "Right-to-repair" is the ability to repair your own vehicles or get repairs at auto dealerships or independent repair shops. In this Q&A report, we looked at the effects of changing technologies on the right-to-repair. For example, the use of technology to wirelessly transfer vehicle health and repair data with automakers could give dealerships an advantage. If independent repair shops don't have access to this data...
      **Released on   Apr 4, 2024**
          Roadside Safety: DOT Should Update Public Awareness Materials on Move Over Laws
    GAO-24-106216
      Published:   Apr 4, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 4, 2024
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    All states and the District of Columbia have "Move Over" laws—which require drivers to change lanes, slow down, or both, when approaching certain vehicles stopped on the roadside with flashing warning lights. States often use road signs and social media to inform the public of these laws. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supports states' efforts via funding, research, and public awareness materials like videos...
      **Released on   Apr 3, 2024**
          Gas Pipeline Safety: Better Data and Planning Would Improve Implementation of Regulatory Changes
    GAO-24-106690
      Published:   Apr 3, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 3, 2024
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    About 300,000 miles of gas transmission pipelines cross the nation. Pipelines and related equipment failure can cause incidents of harm to people or property. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration recently issued rules to strengthen gas transmission safety regulations. Among other things, these rules require pipeline operators to assess more miles of pipeline than before and keep better records. Our Q&A report found that...
      **Released on   Mar 28, 2024**
          Driver Assistance Technologies: NHTSA Should Take Action to Enhance Consumer Understanding of Capabilities and Limitations
    GAO-24-106255
      Published:   Mar 28, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 28, 2024
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    Driver assistance technologies are increasingly included in new vehicles. But drivers who don't understand these technologies may increase their risk of accidents by turning off safety features or over-relying on convenience features. The New Car Assessment Program is one way the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration educates drivers on vehicle technology. NHTSA's proposed updates to the program could help people better understand these technologies, but...
          International Mail: Effects of Rate Increases and Other Factors on USPS and Domestic Stakeholders
    GAO-24-107383
      Published:   Mar 28, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 28, 2024
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    The United States Postal Service delivers mail to and from countries around the world. In 2017, we reported that USPS lost money delivering international mail to U.S. customers. USPS has been able to cover its costs by increasing certain international mailing rates. But USPS has handled significantly less international mail since 2017. Stakeholders said that higher mailing rates, COVID-19 restrictions, and new customs laws contributed...
      **Released on   Mar 19, 2024**
          Port Infrastructure: U.S. Ports Have Adopted Some Automation Technologies and Report Varied Effects
    GAO-24-106498
      Published:   Mar 19, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 19, 2024
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    All 10 of the largest U.S. container ports are using some form of automation technology to process and handle cargo. At least 1 terminal at each port uses it to track and communicate container movements. Port operators consider factors like costs, profitability, priorities, and labor agreements when deciding whether to automate. Some port stakeholders said automation can improve worker safety, simplify tasks, and increase efficiency...
      **Released on   Mar 18, 2024**
          Commercial Aviation: Key Lessons from COVID-19 Preparedness and Emergency Financial Assistance to the Industry
    GAO-24-106754
      Published:   Mar 18, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 18, 2024
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    Airlines saw a dramatic, sudden decrease in passengers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government responded—providing billions in financial assistance. What are the lessons learned from the assessment of this response? Our pandemic-related work and information from agencies and industry showed: Greater federal leadership in preparedness and disease mitigation research could better address future communicable disease threats while minimizing aviation disruptions Key lessons, such...
      **Released on   Mar 14, 2024**
          Advanced Air Mobility: Legal Authorities and Issues to Consider for Operations
    GAO-24-106451
      Published:   Mar 14, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 14, 2024
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    Advanced Air Mobility is an emerging aviation concept that will use new types of aircraft and technology, such as electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically. Before new aircraft can be used, the FAA needs to certify the designs and regulate how they are operated. In the near term, the FAA plans to use a combination of existing requirements—like air traffic control procedures—and...
          Surface Transportation: DOT Considers Multiple Factors when Choosing the Volpe Center to Conduct Research
    GAO-24-106287
      Published:   Mar 14, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 14, 2024
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    The Department of Transportation funds research aimed at making the nation's transportation system safer and more efficient. DOT agencies, nonfederal entities, and the Volpe Center—DOT's fee-for-service innovation center—conduct research. Five DOT agencies committed a total of $50.5 million—13% of their total fiscal year 2022 research funding—to the Volpe Center. The remaining 87% went to universities, businesses, and other entities. DOT officials said they choose to...
      **Released on   Mar 6, 2024**
          Commercial Aviation Manufacturing: Supply Chain Challenges and Actions to Address Them
    GAO-24-106493
      Published:   Mar 6, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 6, 2024
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    Air travel has rebounded since 2020, increasing airlines' demand for new aircraft and parts for current fleets. Boeing and Airbus—and companies that supply them with parts and materials—have faced challenges increasing production to meet demand. Aviation manufacturers reported shortages of workforce and materials. Some said they were offering financial incentives working with local schools to build interest in aviation careers increasing oversight of suppliers adding...
      **Released on   Feb 28, 2024**
          Trusted Traveler Programs: DHS Has Enrollment Processes, but CBP Should Provide Additional Information on Reconsiderations
    GAO-24-106314
      Published:   Feb 28, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 28, 2024
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    Millions of travelers have enrolled in DHS trusted traveler programs—including Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry—which allow preapproved low-risk travelers to be quickly processed at airports or other ports of entry. There are clear processes for enrolling in these programs and for reconsideration if membership is denied or revoked. But if CBP denies or revokes membership, it doesn't tell travelers how to seek more information...
      **Released on   Feb 27, 2024**
          Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Could Further Improve Officer Engagement
    GAO-24-106052
      Published:   Feb 27, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 27, 2024
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    TSA's nearly 50,000 officers play an important role in keeping potentially dangerous items off airplanes. But TSA officers' engagement—their sense of purpose on the job—has historically ranked among the lowest across the federal government. Employees who feel engaged tend to be more innovative, productive, and committed in their jobs. TSA has taken steps to address key drivers of officer dissatisfaction, such as by setting up...
      **Released on   Feb 22, 2024**
          Ridesharing and Taxi Safety: Information on Assaults against Drivers and Passengers
    GAO-24-106742
      Published:   Feb 22, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 22, 2024
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    Many people rely on ridesharing and taxi services, but there's growing concern about assaults on drivers and passengers. While there are no federal requirements to collect data on assaults in rideshare and taxi vehicles, we found: 6 federal databases have some data on assaults on drivers—one database reported 19 fatal assaults in 2019 3 ridesharing companies publicly report on fatal physical assaults and the most...
      **Released on   Feb 21, 2024**
          Commercial Space Transportation: FAA's Oversight of Human Spaceflight
    GAO-24-106184
      Published:   Feb 21, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 21, 2024
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    The commercial space industry is rapidly growing as private companies transport cargo, satellites, and people to space. The Federal Aviation Administration oversees these commercial space operations. FAA is working with industry as it prepares to potentially expand its oversight of operations with people on board. FAA chartered a rulemaking committee in April 2023 to solicit industry input on future regulations aimed at protecting people's health...
      **Released on   Feb 20, 2024**
          Coast Guard: Enhanced Safety Oversight Needed for Fish Tender Vessels
    GAO-24-106729
      Published:   Feb 20, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 20, 2024
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    "Fish tenders" are commercial boats that transport fish among fishing boats and processing facilities. To help prevent capsizing, some fish tenders must meet "load line" requirements. These rules help ensure safety and prevent overloading in different water conditions. In 2015, the Coast Guard realized that it had mistakenly not enforced these requirements for some part-time fish tenders in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. In 2018...
          Oil and Gas Pipelines: Agencies Should Improve Oversight of Decommissioning
    GAO-24-106444
      Published:   Jan 18, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 20, 2024
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    "Gathering pipelines" carry oil and natural gas from wells to other pipelines or facilities. Many—although an exact number is unknown—are located on federal lands and were installed decades ago. If not taken out of service properly, the pipelines may pose safety and environmental risks—including spills, emissions, or explosions. In this Q&A report, we look at the challenges several federal agencies face with ensuring the pipelines...
      **Released on   Feb 7, 2024**
          Surface Transportation Threats: Better Communication with Stakeholders Needed about the Security Clearance Process
    GAO-24-106382
      Published:   Feb 7, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 7, 2024
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    The U.S. surface transportation system—which includes public transportation, railroads, and pipelines—has been a target for cyberattacks and other threats. To protect it, the Department of Homeland Security shares information about threats with companies and other entities that own or run parts of the system. In some circumstances, entities need security clearances to see classified information. DHS officials and stakeholders we interviewed had different understandings about...
      **Released on   Jan 31, 2024**
          International Trade: USTR Should Improve Coordination on New Automotive Rules of Origin
    GAO-24-106330
      Published:   Jan 31, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Jan 31, 2024
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    In 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement changed rules for the largest trade category among the partners—automobiles. The agreement, which sets import rules on where materials and labor for autos and parts come from, is expected to raise U.S. automotive prices but also support job growth. The U.S. Trade Representative chairs an interagency committee responsible for providing advice and input on implementing, enforcing, and modifying the...
      **Released on   Jan 10, 2024**
          Discretionary Transportation Grants: DOT Should Improve Transparency in the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Program
    GAO-24-106378
      Published:   Jan 10, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Jan 10, 2024
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    The Department of Transportation awarded $1.5 billion in grants to 26 significant freight and highway projects in the FY 2022 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program (INFRA). DOT combined some phases of the INFRA grant award process with 2 of its other competitive grant programs. DOT has taken steps to improve the transparency of the INFRA award process—such as writing a new memo to explain the...
    
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