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The following is a list of DOT's Operating Administrations and the Office of the Secretary (OST), their regulatory responsibilities, and their regulatory contacts. Click on the Operating Administration/OST names to be directed to their regulatory Web sites.
This information should help you identify the DOT agency that may issue regulations in your area of interest and the appropriate point of contact.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Maritime Administration (MARAD)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
- Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Aviation Safety and Operations
Certification of Airmen, Aircraft, and Airports
Commercial Space Transportation
Airport and Airway Fees and Charges
Requirements for Foreign Air Carriers Operating in the United States and U.S.-owned Aircraft Outside the United States
Regulatory Contact
Lorelei PeterOffice of Chief CounselRegulations and Enforcement Division800 Independence Avenue, SW.Washington, DC 20591202-267-3134Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Federal-Aid Highways
Highways and Roads (e.g., Federal roads)
Regulatory Contact
Jennifer OuthouseOffice of Chief Counsel1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-366-0761Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Motor Carrier and Bus Safety
Motor Carrier Operations
Motor Carrier Equipment
Commercial Drivers License
Hours of Service
Grants
Regulatory Contact
Steven J. LaFreniereRegulatory Ombudsman1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-366-0596Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Railroad Equipment
- Railroad Operations
- Railroad Financial Assistance
- Engineer Qualifications/Certification
- Railroad Workplace Safety
Regulatory Contact
Kathryn GreshamOffice of Chief Counsel1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-493-6063Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Financial Assistance
Safety
Regulatory Contact
Chaya KoffmanOffice of Chief Counsel1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-366-3101Back to TopMaritime Administration (MARAD)
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Financial Assistance
Cargo Preference
Regulatory Contact
Mitch HudsonOffice of Chief Counsel1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-366-9373National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Vehicle Safety
Fuel Economy
Highway Safety Programs (e.g., Age 21/drinking)
Consumer Information (e.g., Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards)
Regulatory Contact
Steve WoodOffice of Chief Counsel1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-366-2992Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 Credit Assistance
Passenger Manifests
Delegations
- Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
Regulatory Contact
Jonathan MossOffice of Regulation1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-366-4723Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Hazardous Materials
Pipeline Safety
Regulatory Contact
Karin ChristianOffice of Chief Counsel1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.Washington, DC 20590202-366-4364Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
Regulatory Responsibilities
Tolls
Seaway Operations
Regulatory Contact
Carrie Mann LavigneChief Counsel180 Andrews Street
Massena, NY 13662
315-764-3231