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GAO Statement on Protest Filed by MAXIMUS Federal Services, Inc., B-422676

The following is a statement from Edward Goldstein, Managing Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), regarding yesterday’s decision resolving the bid protest filed by MAXIMUS Federal Services…

FTA Announces Major Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Modernize and Enhance Ferry Service Nationwide

FTA today announced grants totaling approximately $300 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the nation’s ferry systems. FTA’s ferry programs invest in improving ferry service in urban and rural communities by providing federal support to acquire modern, “greener” vessels and upgrading equipment to support high-quality, low-emission ferry service. In total, FTA is awarding federal funding to 18 projects in 14 states . Of the 18 projects, eight are receiving federal support for environmentally friendly propulsion technologies, such as electric ferries and charging equipment. The funding comes through three FTA competitive grant programs: FTA’s Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program provides competitive funding to states for ferry service in rural areas. Today, FTA is awarding $194 million to four projects in two states. FTA’s Passenger Ferry Grant Program supports capital projects to establish new ferry service and repair and modernize ferry vessels, terminals, and facilities in urban areas. Today, FTA is awarding $56.3 million to eight projects in seven states. FTA’s Electric or Low Emitting Ferry Program supports the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferry vessels that reduce emissions by using alternative fuels or on-board energy storage systems. Today, FTA is awarding $49 million to six projects in five states. Links : FTA Ferry Programs Project Selections News Release Acting Administrator Vanterpool’s video statement

GAO Makes New Appointments to Its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, DC (August 26, 2024) – Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced four new appointments to its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council. The Council…

Action on GAO’s Agency and Congressional Recommendations Could Produce Billions in Financial Benefits and Improve Federal Programs

WASHINGTON (July 11, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report listing open recommendations for Congress and federal agencies to make the government work more efficiently and effectively. Certain of…

Feature Article: S&T Tests Cutting-Edge Counter-Drone Technology

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright to Speak at NRC’s 38th Regulatory Information Conference

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $500,000 for Emergency Repairs to Flood-Damaged Roads and Bridges in Vermont

November 19 - AZ Man Pleads Guilty to Unlicensed Ammunition Manufacturing

U.S. Department of Transportation Overhauls Century-Old Rule

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $871.2 Million in Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $10.8 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in Alabama

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $11.5 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in Alaska