Feds to Interview Truckers on What Causes Deadly Crashes

2026-04735 — Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data; Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics is asking for public feedback on their rules for keeping secret data safe. This affects anyone who accesses sensitive transportation info and helps BTS keep data private and secure. Comments are open until May 11, 2026, with no new costs but a chance to improve how data security paperwork works.

2026-03996 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)

The Department of Transportation wants to keep collecting important data on how goods move across the country through the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program. This renewal helps improve supply chains without adding new costs or big changes. If you have thoughts, you can share them by May 1, 2026!

2026-00371 — Agency Information Collection: Activity Under OMB Review; Report of Traffic and Capacity Statistics-The T-100 System

The Department of Transportation wants to keep collecting important flight data from U.S. and foreign airlines to track air travel activity. They’re asking for public feedback by March 13, 2026, to make sure this data collection is still useful and necessary. This helps keep air travel info accurate without adding extra costs or delays for airlines.

2025-21939 — Agency Information Collection: Activity Under OMB Review; Part 249, Preservation of Records

The Department of Transportation is asking to keep collecting important aircraft records to make sure safety checks, maintenance, and flight data are properly saved and easy to find. This helps keep flights safe and supports accurate billing. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until January 5, 2026, to share them—no extra costs or big changes, just keeping the record-keeping strong!

2025-20020 — Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Passenger Origin-Destination Survey Report

The Department of Transportation is asking to keep collecting travel data from airlines about where passengers start and end their trips. About 100 airlines will spend around 30 hours each year filling out these reports, helping the government understand travel patterns better. Comments on this plan are open until December 17, 2025, but no one has spoken up yet!

2025-17107 — Agency Information Collection Activity; Notice of Request for Approval To Collect New Information: Crash Causal Factors Program Heavy-Duty Truck Study Interview Data Collection; Correction

The Department of Transportation fixed a small but important mistake in a previous notice about collecting new info on heavy-duty truck crashes. They updated the docket number and billing code to keep everything clear and official. This helps anyone involved stay on track with the study and paperwork, with no extra costs or delays.

Previous: 2025-16733 — Notice of Product Exclusion Extensions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

The U.S. Trade Representative is extending the time that some Chinese products are exempt from extra tariffs because of concerns about technology and intellectual property issues. This means businesses importing these products can keep saving money a bit longer. If you’re involved in trade with China, this extension helps keep costs down for now.

Next: 2025-16736 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The U.S. Postal Service is holding a closed meeting on September 9, 2025, to discuss important strategy, money, and admin topics. This affects Postal Service leaders and keeps sensitive info under wraps, following the Sunshine Act rules. No extra costs or public access changes are expected, but it’s a key date for insiders to watch.