"I am very grateful for this opportunity to lead this dynamic agency that is dedicated to improving transportation safety," Hart said. "I have been involved in transportation safety for more than 30 years, and the NTSB truly sets the bar higher for continued safety improvement."
In 2013, 476 people were killed and 432 were injured in trespassing accidents, according to preliminary data from the Federal Railroad Administration.
The rule says providers are required to make reasonable modifications to their policies, practices, and procedures.
Three companies face penalties ranging from $66,000 to $82,500, according to the DOT agency.
ATSB continues to lead the underwater search for the Malaysian Airlines MH 370 jetliner that vanished one year ago.
Secretary Foxx announced NHTSA also will upgrade the Takata investigation to an engineering analysis, a formal step in the agency's defect investigation process.
The Home Depot and Chemique each face civil penalties for allegedly violating the regulations.
"Fatigued drivers can be just as dangerous as an alcohol- or drug-impaired driver on our roadways," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. "A lack of sleep will decrease a driver's awareness, slow reaction time, and impair judgment."
Complying with the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, FRA issued a rule in 2010 that requires railroad track owners to implement bridge management programs and perform bridge inspections at least annually.
Now, packages of any size that contain lithium batteries must be properly sealed and labeled, which could present a challenge to smaller businesses.
Agencies with the lowest positive ratings were the IRS, the Securities and Exchange Commission, EPA, the Transportation Security Administration, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The council announced its preliminary estimate that 35,400 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2014.
"We continue to look into the composition of Bakken crude oil, which is why we took samples of the product to verify appropriate classification and whether emergency responders received the accurate information to respond to this derailment," said Tim Butters, PHMSA's acting administrator.
Secretary Foxx wants Congress to act on a long-term transportation bill.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined NHTSA in calling on Congress to pass legislation.
The funds will be used to address flood damage in 26 states, as well as Puerto Rico.
The DOT agency has judged Sorbon Transport, Inc. to be an imminent hazard to public safety.
More than 24,000 square kilometers of the priority zone have been searched, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau's report.
The train was carrying Bakken crude oil when it derailed, causing a fire as well as a spill into the Kanawha River, which threatened a municipal drinking water supply.
The panel's first public meeting is scheduled for Feb. 26-27.