Rulemaking Documents Search

The following DOT Rules are linked to the Federal Register website. The Federal Register is the Federal Government’s official daily publication of rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies, and provides a forum for public participation in the democratic process.

To learn more about DOT Rules, choose a document type, topic, or conduct a title search by keyword. Results will include a summary of the Rule and a link to the PDF of the appropriate Federal Register page. The Federal Register provides rulemaking documents dating back to 1995.

If you need to see rules prior to 1995, please visit our rulemakings archives:

Hazardous Materials Safety Rulemaking Archive

Pipeline Safety Rulemaking Archive

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