Hearing Summary: Response Efforts to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on response efforts to the Gulf Coast oil spill.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Reponse Efforts to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On April 20th, an explosion occurred on the Deepwater Horizon, a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers, injuring 17 and setting into motion an environmental disaster of unprecedented proportions.
Chairman Rockefeller Statement on Oil Spill
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico:
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oceans cover 70 percent of the earth’s surface. They produce the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Oceans are home to the world’s greatest biodiversity, and their majesty, immensity and power are absolutely inspiring.
Hearing Summary: S. 817, The Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing today on S. 817, the Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act.
Executive Session Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an executive session and favorably reported out the following legislation and nominations.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today’s Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—I am pleased to welcome our nominees to the committee today. Congratulations and thank you for your continued service to our nation.
Hearing Summary: NOAA’s FY 2011 Budget Request and Fisheries Enforcement Programs and Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing today on The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s FY 2011 Budget Request and Fisheries Enforcement Programs and Operations.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on NOAA’s FY 2011 Budget Request and Fisheries Enforcement Programs and Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Putting science to work for America is at the heart of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s mission—from forecasting weather and monitoring the climate to supporting safe navigation for trade and maintaining our fisheries.
Hearing Summary: Improving Energy Efficiency Through Technology and Communications Innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee hearing today on Improving Energy Efficiency Through Technology and Communications Innovation.