KEY AGENCIES
August 14, 2026 Updates
There was no reportable FHWA activity last week.
The World Shipping Council filed an amendment to its agreement with the FMC that would allow WSC members to develop tools that enhance cargo screening efforts to improve safety. Additionally, the amendment allows WSC members to create and maintain databases of incidents relating to the identification of undeclared or non-compliant goods. The amendment takes effect on April 13.
FMCSA proposed codifying English-language proficiency violations as an out-of-service condition for commercial drivers, with comments due 60 days after Federal Register publication.
As mentioned in more detail in our CAGTC update, the Maritime Administration is soliciting applications for the fiscal year 2026 round of the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which funds projects that improve ports鈥� ability to move goods, streamline supply chain movements, and modernize port operations. The NOFO makes $488.6 million available for this year鈥檚 awards. Applications are due on June 26, 2026.
STB Conditionally Accepts Union Pacific鈥揘orfolk Southern Merger Application and Requests Additional Information Before Review Continues.
Other Offices & Agencies
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld the FRA鈥檚 two-person freight train crew rule, rejecting a legal challenge brought by major railroad industry groups and carriers.
- Internal Revenue Service
- Maritime Administration
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- National Labor Relations Board
- Office of the United States Trade Representative
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Transportation Security Administration
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of Labor
- International Maritime Organization