DOT: Request for Information
By Aimee Andres |
DOT has extended the comment period time for the request for information regarding the ROUTES Initiative (information below). This means it is NOT TOO LATE for you to submit a…
Read More National Freight Strategic Plan: Request for Information
By Aimee Andres |
The safe and efficient movement of freight is vital to the Nation’s economic growth and to the creation of well-paying jobs for millions of Americans. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation…
Read More IRPT’s Response to DOT’s Request for Information: ROUTES Initiative
By Aimee Andres |
Many of you have reviewed the Department of Transportation’s request for information regarding the new ROUTES Initiative sent by IRPT today. Further, many of you have noticed that the ROUTES…
Read More ROUTES Request for Information (Due 12-27)
By Aimee Andres |
November 27, 2019: Federal Register (full link below) The Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (DOT) issues a request for information regarding the ROUTES Initiative. On October 28, 2019,…
Read More Notice of Funding Opportunity: Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing
By Aimee Andres |
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Letters of Interest for the RRIF Express Pilot Program Under the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Program The Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S.…
Read More FRA: Notice of Funding Opportunity
By Aimee Andres |
FRA: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grant Program This notice details the application requirements and procedures to obtain grant funding for eligible projects under the Railroad Trespassing…
Read More Review of DOC Policy in Opportunity Zones
By Aimee Andres |
August 31, 2019: Federal Register (full link below) Review of DOC Policy in Opportunity Zones Consistent with Executive Order 13853, “Establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council,” (“The Council”)…
Read More Federal Register: Notice of Funding Opportunity – CRISI
By Aimee Andres |
August 17, 2019: Federal Register (full link below) Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued…
Read More Extended Deadline for Grant Applications – MARAD
By Aimee Andres |
August 2, 2019: Federal Register (full link below) Deadline Extended; Notice of Funding Opportunity for America’s Marine Highway Projects This notice announces the extension of the America’s Marine Highway Funding…
Read More Notice for Proposals: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
By Aimee Andres |
Notice for Proposals: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD has issued a notice for proposals pursuant to Section 7001 of Water Resources Reform and…
Read More As the official record of federal rules, proposed regulations, and public notices, the Federal Register often contains actions that directly impact inland river transportation. IRPT continuously monitors these filings, identifies what matters most to our industry, and immediately alerts our members to developments that affect their operations, investments, and communities. Our members can stay focused on running their businesses—because IRPT is watching Washington for them.