Summary
The Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Reorganization Act, which became law in 2004, restructured the Department of Transportation to improve the oversight of energy pipelines and the transport of dangerous goods. It created the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to focus specifically on preventing leaks and accidents, while also establishing the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) to coordinate transportation research and new technologies. For the average citizen, these changes were designed to enhance public safety in local communities and ensure more efficient federal responses to emerging transportation challenges.
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