Comments on DOT Rulemaking Procedures

ARTBA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation on its proposed rule to improve administrative rulemaking, guidance, and enforcement procedures. ARTBA strongly supported the rule and offered recommendations to enhance clarity, stakeholder engagement, and internal accountability.

Key suggestions included requiring plain language in regulations, expanding use of pre-rulemaking outreach, ensuring transparency in guidance documents, and restoring fair enforcement protocols. These improvements would help regulated entities—especially small and mid-sized firms—better navigate the rulemaking process and support more effective, collaborative compliance.

Read the comments here.