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Last updated 3/26/2008

The Office of the Secretary (OST) oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation. Other responsibilities range from negotiation and implementation of international transportation agreements, assuring the fitness of US airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection regulations, issuance of regulations to prevent alcohol and illegal drug misuse in transportation systems and preparing transportation legislation.

OST Offices:

• Administration
• Board of Contract Appeals
• Budget and Financial Management
• Chief Information Officer
• Civil Rights
• Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Executive Secretariat
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• General Counsel
• Governmental Affairs
• Hearings
• Intelligence and Security
• Public Affairs
• Small and Disadvantaged Business
• Under Secretary for Policy
  • Aviation and International Affairs
  • Transportation Policy

OST Programs:

• OST Volunteer Community Service Program