The Government and Transportation

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
US Department of Transportation agency responsible for safety and certification of aircraft and pilots, airport security, air-traffic control operations and commercial space transportation development.

 
US Environmental Protection Agency
Coordinator and supporter of research and anti-pollution activities of governments, private and public groups, individuals and educational institutions. Monitors their impact upon the environment.

 
Department of Labor (DOL)
Oversees 15 offices and agencies that prepare the American workforce and ensure the adequacy of workplaces.

 
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Complete mailing and shipping service; now includes e-merchandise return service for online businesses.

 
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
The FTA is concerned with local public transit as wells as issues related to ferryboats, rail, trolley, subways, and other forms of public transportation.

 
Social Security Administration
Official web site with information on retirement, disability, survivors and supplemental security income benefits.

 
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions. The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or pra.

 
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce
General Issues of the Commerce Committee includes: aviation, consumer affairs, oceans and fisheries, merchant marine and surface transportation.

 
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Provides travel and transportation services, manages the federal motor vehicle fleet, oversees telecommuting centers and federal child care centers, preserves historic buildings, manages a fine arts program, and develops, advocates, and evaluate.

 
Truckers Examination DMV/DOT
Drug and alcohol testing programs.

 
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Promotes the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine. Also seeks to ensure that the US enjoys adequate shipbuilding and repair service, efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transp.

 
Federal Highway Administration
Government agency conducting studies and publishing reports on various aspects of highway safety and maintenance.

 
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