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July 25, 2013
comply with the underlying foundations of universal access consumer protection competition and public safety enshrined in our nation s communications laws I look forward to the testimony from our witnesses...structural economic reasons We should understand the promise an all I P world holds for better public safety better education better health care and a more vibrant civic society than we know today This may...
July 24, 2013
Accessibility of Safety Data July 24 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today released a report that exposes critical barriers to public access of important cruise ship crime and safety data The...number of alleged crimes that occur on cruise ships the limited consumerprotections that exist and safety issues that continue to plague the industrybefore they book their next vacation Archived video of...commerce senate gov 2013 7 rockefeller releases cruise crime report that shows gaps in accessibility of safety data Home Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower...
July 24, 2013
guide this very important work One of the greatest threats to our national security and economic safety is the ability to protect ourselves against the growing number of cyber threats from around the world...
July 24, 2013
for holding this hearing today Also thank you to our witnesses for being here to testify Ensuring safety across all modes of transportation is one of this Committee s most important functions and recent...For instance when a cruise ship embarks from a U S port the cruise line must ensure compliance with safety regulations through coordination with the industry the U S Coast Guard and with foreign governments...or docking at a port within a foreign government s jurisdiction While the cruise ship industry s safety record is generally good there have been a few troubling incidents in recent years The most tragic...
July 24, 2013
Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Rockefeller Puts Cruise Industry on Notice that Passenger Safety and Security is Number One Priority July 24 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV...rough waters and that dream can turn into a nightmare In March 2012 after several very troubling safety incidents occurred on cruise ships I held a hearing in this room to get answers about why passengers...and told me basically to trust her To trust that the industry was engaged in a rigorous review of safety procedures that would fix everything I did not entirely believe her at the time but felt like the...
July 24, 2013
IV will review the current state of consumer protection in the cruise industry in light of recent safety and security incidents that endangered thousands of Americans travelling aboard cruise ships I ve...better after the next safety review This hearing builds on Chairman Rockefeller s ongoing robust oversight of the cruise industry In March 2012 after a series of alarming safety incidents on cruise ships...of Carnival Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line for more information about their passenger safety security and health practices Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce...
July 23, 2013
incidents continue to occur on cruise ships yet the industry has not prioritized consumer awareness safety and security Rockefeller s bill would provide the nearly 21 million Americans who plan to take a...continues to face including a lack of consumer protections the need for accurate crime reporting and safety issues that continue to plague the industry While cruise lines sell the idea of a cruise as a dream...rigorous oversight and to create a more informed passenger In March 2012 after a series of alarming safety incidents on cruise ships including the Costa Concordia grounding in Italy that killed 32 people...
July 19, 2013
ability of existing infrastructure to safely transport these hazardous products and the capacity of safety standards as production increases Recent events including the tragic Quebec train derailment earlier...raised concerns about potential gaps in safety standards Background Chairman Rockefeller is committed to conducting vigorous oversight of and strengthening the safety of the rail and pipeline industries Whether...possible The Committee held a hearing focused on rail safety in June 2013 during which Rockefeller called on witnesses to consider current rail safety policies and possible improvements that could make rails...
July 10, 2013
Commitment to Maintaining Safety of the Nation s Airways July 10 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration FAA issued...500 hour requirement for first officers in the 2010 FAA Safety Law P L 111 216 I ve always said safety is the highest priority for our aviation system and we have to stop at nothing to make sure our airways...world Congress made a pledge to the families of the victims of Flight 3407 when we passed the Aviation Safety Act of 2010 that flying in this country would become safer This rule is a critical part of my...
July 6, 2013
Commerce Committee has specific oversight responsibility for the Federal Aviation Administration FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB My thoughts are with the passengers and crew of Asiana flight...
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