Department of Transportation (DOT)
The U.S. government agency charged with the oversight of all forms
of transportation within the United States. Leadership of the DOT is provided
by the secretary of transportation, who is the principal adviser to the president
in all matters relating to federal transportation programs. The Office of the
Secretary oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and
promotes intermodal transportation. Other responsibilities range from negotiation
and implementation of international transportation agreements, assuring the
fitness of U.S. airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection regulations,
issuance of regulations to prevent alcohol and illegal drug misuse in transportation
systems, and preparing transportation legislation. (Source:
www.dot.gov/summary.htm)
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