49 CFR 1.1
§ 1.1 Overview.
This part describes the organization of the United States Department of Transportation and provides for the performance of duties imposed upon, and the exercise of powers vested in, the Secretary of Transportation by law.
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49 CFR 1.2
§ 1.2 Organization of the Department.
(a) The Secretary of Transportation is the head of the Department. (b) The Department comprises the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the following Operating Administrations, each headed by an Administrator who reports directly to the Secretary: (1) The Fede…
49 CFR 1.3
§ 1.3 Exercise of authority.
(a) In exercising powers and performing duties delegated by this part or redelegated pursuant thereto, officials of the Department of Transportation are governed by applicable laws, Executive Orders and regulations and by policies, objectives, plans, standards, procedures, and limitations as may be issued from time to…
49 CFR 1.4
§ 1.4 Construction.
For the purposes of this part: (a) “Federal Aviation Administrator” is synonymous with “Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.” (b) “Federal Highway Administrator” is synonymous with “Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.” (c) “Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator” is synonymous with…
49 CFR 1.11
§ 1.11 Overview.
This subpart sets forth the OST's key responsibilities, its basic organizational structure, and the line of Secretarial succession in time of need. It also describes the key responsibilities of OST officials, and sets forth delegations and reservations of authority to those officials.
49 CFR 1.13
§ 1.13 OST key responsibilities.
(a) The OST is responsible for: (1) Providing leadership in formulating and executing well-balanced national and international transportation objectives, policies, and programs to ensure the Nation has safe, economically competitive transportation systems that support U.S. interests, that are maintained in a state of g…
49 CFR 1.15
§ 1.15 OST structure.
(a) Secretary and Deputy Secretary. The Secretary and Deputy Secretary are assisted by the following, all of which report directly to the Secretary: (1) The Chief of Staff; (2) The Executive Secretariat; (3) The Departmental Office of Civil Rights; (4) The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization; (5) The…
49 CFR 1.17
§ 1.17 OST line of secretarial succession.
(a) The following officials, in the order indicated, shall act as Secretary of Transportation, in case of the absence or disability of the Secretary, until the absence or disability ceases, or in the case of a vacancy, until a successor is appointed. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the President retains…
49 CFR 1.20
§ 1.20 Secretary of Transportation.
The Secretary is the head of the Department. The Secretary exercises oversight of all of the OST components, as well as each of the Operating Administrations, and overall planning, direction, and control of the Department's agenda.
49 CFR 1.21
§ 1.21 Reservations of Authority to the Secretary of Transportation.
(a) All powers and duties that are not delegated by the Secretary in this part, or otherwise vested in officials other than the Secretary, are reserved to the Secretary. Except as otherwise provided, the Secretary may exercise powers and duties delegated or assigned to officials other than the Secretary. (b) The delega…
49 CFR 1.22
§ 1.22 Deputy Secretary.
Along with the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary exercises oversight of all of the OST components, as well as each of the Operating Administrations, and overall planning, direction, and control of the Department's agenda. The Deputy Secretary: (a) May exercise the authority of the Secretary, except where specifically lim…
49 CFR 1.23
§ 1.23 Delegations to the Deputy Secretary.
The Deputy Secretary may exercise the authority of the Secretary, except where specifically limited by law, order, regulations, or instructions of the Secretary. In addition, the Deputy Secretary is delegated authority to: (a) Exercise executive control over Departmental Budgeting and Program Evaluation. (b) Serve as C…
49 CFR 1.24
§ 1.24 Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.
The Under Secretary provides leadership in the Department's development of policies and programs to protect and enhance the safety, adequacy, and efficiency of the transportation system and services. The Office of the Under Secretary serves as the focal point within the Federal Government for coordination of intermodal…
49 CFR 1.25
§ 1.25 Delegations to the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.
The Under Secretary is delegated the following authorities: (a) Lead the development of transportation policy and serve as the principal adviser to the Secretary on all transportation policy matters. (b) Establish policy and ensure uniform departmental implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Pu…
49 CFR 1.25a
§ 1.25a Redelegations by the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.
(a) The Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy is redelegated authority to: (1)(i) Redelegate and authorize successive redelegation of authority granted in this paragraph (a) to officials within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, except as limited by law or specific administrative r…
49 CFR 1.26
§ 1.26 General Counsel.
The General Counsel is the chief legal officer of the Department, legal advisor to the Secretary, and final authority within the Department on questions of law. The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice to the Secretary and secretarial offices, and supervision, coordination, and review of the legal work o…
49 CFR 1.27
§ 1.27 Delegations to the General Counsel.
The General Counsel is delegated authority to: (a) Conduct all rulemaking proceedings under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, and the Uniform Time Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 260 et seq.). (b) Determine the practicability of applying the standard time of any standard tim…
49 CFR 1.27a
§ 1.27a Delegations to the Career Deputy General Counsel.
The career Deputy General Counsel is delegated authority to: (a) Serve as the Department's Designated Agency Ethics Official in accordance with 5 CFR 2638.202; (b) Serve as the Department's Dispute Resolution Specialist pursuant to section 3(b) of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-320, 5 U.S.C…
49 CFR 1.27b
§ 1.27b Delegations to the Assistant General Counsel for General Law.
The Assistant General Counsel for General Law is delegated authority to serve as the Department's Alternate Agency Ethics Official in accordance with 5 CFR 2638.202.
49 CFR 1.30
§ 1.30 Assistant Secretaries.
(a) In performing their functions, the Assistant Secretaries are responsible for continuing liaison and coordination among themselves and with the Operating Administrations to: (1) Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort by or in conflict with the performance of similar activities by the Operating Administrations and t…
49 CFR 1.31
§ 1.31 Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy.
The Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy provides policy advice to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and the Under Secretary. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy is responsible for: Public policy development, coordination, and evaluation for all aspects of transportation, except…
49 CFR 1.32
§ 1.32 Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs is responsible for policy development, coordination, and evaluation of issues involving aviation, as well as international issues involving all areas of transportation; private sector evaluation; international transportation and transport-rela…
49 CFR 1.33
§ 1.33 Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs.
(a) The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the principal budget and financial advisor to the Secretary and serves as Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs. The CFO and Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs provides oversight and policy guidance for all budget, financial management, program performance, and in…
49 CFR 1.34
§ 1.34 Delegations to the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs.
The Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs is delegated authority to: (a) Serve as the Department's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 901 (Establishment of Agency Chief Financial Officers). (b) Exercise day-to-day operating management responsibility over the Office of Budget…
49 CFR 1.35
§ 1.35 Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs.
The Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs serves as the Department's primary point of contact for Congressional offices, as well as State and locally elected officials; works with other departmental offices to ensure that Congressional mandates are fully implemented by the Department; and works with the White Ho…
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