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April 8, 2014
behalf of our nation As this committee knows well the Coast Guard s overall mission is to ensure the safety security and stewardship of our nation s waters a massive mission that it performs admirably on a...of five Commissioners The CPSC is a creature of Congress created in 1972 by the Consumer Product Safety Act CPSA As such its authority is very carefully bounded by the law It is an independent agency that...
January 24, 2014
Print Thune Statement on the Future of Unmanned Aviation Hearing January 24 2014 Thank you Mr Chairman for holding this hearing on the issue of unmanned aviation This topic touches on many areas within the...jurisdiction and I look forward to hearing from our witnesses Unmanned aviation is undoubtedly the next significant frontier in the aviation sector The FAA currently accommodates limited flights by unmanned...stakeholders Given the potential benefits of unmanned aviation the last FAA reauthorization bill in 2012 directed the agency to develop the safety standards necessary to ensure this relatively new technology...
July 31, 2013
possible health risks of energy drinks and other products Given the broader context regarding the safety of caffeine and its sometimes significant use in non energy drink beverages it also seems appropriate...
July 31, 2013
bipartisan Small Airplane Revitalization Act is a positive step for innovation and competitiveness in our aviation manufacturing sector Mr Chairman as is often the case we are also advancing some bills today that...
July 31, 2012
at the Federal Maritime Commission PN 1370 Mr Michael P Huerta to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration PN 1497 Dr Patricia K Falcone to be Associate Director of National Security and International...I am pleased to support the nomination of Mr Michael P Huerta to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Mr Huerta has first hand experience with the challenges confronting the FAA and he...think we can all agree that it is vitally important for us to maintain the highest level of safety in the aviation industry and I hope we can move quickly to fill this post We will also consider the nominations...
June 28, 2012
protect all motorists It ensures companies that violate safety obligations will be held accountable And children and parents will benefit from improved safety standards While no major Conference Report is perfect...disappointed that some critical vehicle safety provisions in the Senate s two year surface transportation bill were rejected outright by House Republicans These safety provisions would have gone a long way...Senate provisions The major surface transportation safety and freight provisions of this legislation would Improve and establish National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA grant programs to address...
June 6, 2012
WASHINGTON D C The European Union s Emissions Trading System EU ETS has elicited strong feelings from aviation stakeholders across the globe which is why it is important that Congress examine its potential impact...States has always led the world on aviation issues Implementing policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions should not be an exception to our legacy of leadership on aviation I am approaching this hearing with...with an open mind regarding the options that could be considered to reduce emissions in the aviation sector However doing nothing is not an option Let me be clear I believe that the airline industry both...
April 26, 2012
passed a responsible bipartisan two year surface transportation bill which included common sense safety provisions and protected hundreds of thousands of jobs The House never actually voted on a version...national surface transportation policy that reflects anticipated population growth and provides our safety agencies with authority to protect the citizens who use these systems Separately I want to make it...
April 11, 2012
the long haul is to understand and tackle the challenges smartly Whether highway issues or pipeline safety if West Virginia gets it right up front if we find and follow best practices meet developers needs...repairs and safety Road damage happens but so do repairs and preventive maintenance I d like to hear more about this process and what it means for transportation infrastructure and safety Second I want...interest in the safety of pipelines which vary in size and function We need to be vigilant in building and operating them to minimize impact on communities while assuring public safety I d like to hear...
March 1, 2012
questions related to the safety security and environmental practices of the cruise ship industry In light of the recent accident involving the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy safety issues will be a particular...will address industry environmental practices and efforts to mitigate crime and maintain passenger safety and security on board U S cruise ships Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate...cities A unique and complex set of international rules governs the operations of the ship and the safety of passengers I believe that these rules work to protect the companies rather than their passengers...
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