The Secretary
of Transportation is Norman Y. Mineta. He provides
leadership to the Department and is the principal adviser to the President in
all matters relating to federal transportation programs; the Secretary is assisted
by the Deputy Secretary in this role.
The Office of the Secretary (OST) 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 US airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection
regulations, issuance of regulations to prevent alcohol and illegal drug misuse
in transportation systems and preparing transportation legislation.
OST Offices:
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