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February 11, 2011
Newsroom Press Releases Print Rockefeller and Lautenberg Statement on Need for Increased Pipeline Safety Tragic Explosions In Last Six Months Have Left 13 Dead February 11 2011 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John...Transportation Subcommittee today released a joint statement about the need for increased pipeline safety oversight following two gas pipeline explosions this week one in Allentown Pa that resulted in five...tragic pipeline explosion This accident is the latest reminder that we need to strengthen pipeline safety oversight in our nation Pipelines running throughout the country transport valuable energy resources...
February 10, 2011
and keeps us competitive with nations abroad This legislation will set critical goals that improve safety reduce congestion create jobs and protect our environment A clear measurement of performance will...
February 8, 2011
His Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation Will Make American Roads Safer February 8 2011 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today applauded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA...NHTSA for taking steps to improve vehicle safety on America s roadways NHTSA s announcement comes after NASA released its findings of an investigation into sudden unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles...pleased that NHTSA is moving forward on key elements of my motor vehicle safety legislation which would improve vehicle safety for everyone on America s roads Last year the nation heard harrowing stories...
February 8, 2011
Press Releases Print Hutchison Introduces Bill to Reform Rail Regulations While Maintaining System Safety February 8 2011 WASHINGTON D C Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison R Texas Ranking Member on the Senate...investment and spur job growth This commonsense bill would reduce compliance costs without impacting the safety or security of our country s rail lines Traffic patterns for shipping toxic chemicals are changing...commerce senate gov 2011 2 hutchison introduces bill to reform rail regulations while maintaining system safety Home Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower...
February 3, 2011
Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Lautenberg Rockefeller Introduce Critical Pipeline Safety Act February 3 2011 WASHINGTON D C Today U S Senator Frank R Lautenberg D N J a senior member of...introduced legislation to improve pipeline safety efforts nationwide The bill strengthens pipeline safety oversight by the federal government and addresses long standing safety issues including the use of automatic...ensure the safety and efficiency of this vital transportation network We can prevent deadly accidents by requiring more advanced technology increased inspections and steeper penalties for safety violations...
January 20, 2011
in the highway rail pipeline and maritime sectors o Making necessary investments in our nation s aviation infrastructure and air service development and o Broadband deployment and Universal Service Fund...HOMELAND SECURITY Enacting comprehensive cybersecurity legislation Ensuring the necessary public safety communications resources for our nation s first responders Reinforcing constructive advancements...and improving security in all modes of transportation Improving security of our cargo and general aviation traffic Securing our ports and the transportation of chemicals Increasing the Coast Guard s response...
January 14, 2011
Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Rockefeller and Lautenberg Statements on Rail Safety Technology Report January 14 2011 WASHINGTON D C U S Senator John D Jay Rockefeller IV D W Va Chairman...Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure Safety and Security today responded to the Government Accountability Office GAO s report on rail safety technology The report assesses the Federal Railroad...designed to prevent accidents and evaluates the benefits and challenges of implementing other rail safety technologies The GAO report was requested by Chairman Rockefeller and Senators Frank Lautenberg Kay...
December 17, 2010
Frank R Lautenberg D NJ Chairman of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure Safety and Security Subcommittee issued the following statements in response to the Department of Transportation...buses Statement of Chairman Rockefeller Distracted driving is a growing epidemic that threatens the safety and health of everyone who drives on our nation s roads That danger is compounded when heavy trucks...injuries that occur on our highways each year I encourage Secretary LaHood and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro to move swiftly and complete this rulemaking Statement of Subcommittee Chairman...
November 17, 2010
responsibilities and multiple missions They move more than half a billion people through the U S aviation system every year screen billions of pounds of domestic and foreign cargo and protect our ports...
November 17, 2010
has massive responsibilities and multiple missions They move half a billion people through the U S aviation system every year screen billions of pounds of domestic and foreign cargo and protect our ports...to move people freight and goods in an effective manner I continue to have concerns about general aviation security Clearly the existing system of international cargo security needs a fresh look which I...
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