National Transportation Safety Board
/ˈnæʃənəl ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən ˈseɪfti bɔrd/
Definitions
- (n.) An independent U.S. federal agency responsible for investigating civil transportation accidents and promoting transportation safety.
The National Transportation Safety Board issued a report on the recent train derailment.
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- national transportation safety board
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as NTSB; known for issuing safety recommendations rather than regulatory enforceable rules.
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