DOT Guidance Portal
Welcome to the DOT Guidance Portal. This web portal is a searchable, indexed database, that contains all guidance documents issued by DOT and its nine operating administrations that are in effect today. The guidance documents contained herein lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. DOT may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through this guidance portal, except to establish historical facts.
Guidance documents issued by the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) are available below and guidance documents for each of the operating administrations are found on their individual website Guidance Portals.
You may submit a request electronically for issuance, reconsideration, modification, or rescission of guidance documents by emailing regulationC50.law@dot.gov.
| Subject | Topic | Issued Date Sort ascending |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise | |
| Tips for Goal-Setting in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise | |
| 10 Tips for DOT DBE Contract Recipients | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise | |
| Western States Paving Company Case Q&A | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise | |
| Principles for Evaluating Long-Term, Exclusive Agreements in the ACDBE Program | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise | |
| Guidance on transport of portable dialysis machines by air travelers with disabilities | Aviation Consumer Protection | |
| Guidance on the 24-hour reservation requirement | Aviation Consumer Protection | |
| Clarification of Guidance on Public Charter Operations and Prospectuses | Aviation Consumer Protection | |
| DOT "Recreational Marijuana" Notice | Drug and Alcohol Testing | |
| Public Charters: contracts, reservation records, debit cards, and vouchers | Aviation Consumer Protection |