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January 28, 2014
regulators from trying The sharing economy is real and growing and while I understand the need to ensure safety and transparency in the marketplace I wish more government officials shared my optimism about how...While there are fundamental goals that need to be preserved such as universal service and public safety as policymakers we need to be open minded about how to achieve those goals in the future without...
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...
January 16, 2014
of sideswipe crashes It is unconscionable that anyone would block commercial traffic and risk the safety of thousands on our interstate highway system in this way In its letter the Port Authority describes...
January 15, 2014
Rockefeller on UAS Our Job is to Foster the Growth of this New Industry Manage the Risks to Privacy and Safety January 15 2014 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today gave opening remarks at the...Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation hearing titled The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U S Economy Safety and Privacy Considerations Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery Some believe...about aviation today It is a major part of our economy and it is relatively safe Tens of thousands of aircraft use our skies every day to transport passengers ship goods or perform public safety and military...
January 15, 2014
Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Hearings Home Hearings Print The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U S Economy Safety and Privacy Considerations January 15 2014 02 30 PM Russell Senate Office Building...the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 P L 112 95 The hearing will include consideration of safety and privacy issues surrounding the operation of drones in the United States Please note the hearing...about aviation today It is a major part of our economy and it is relatively safe Tens of thousands of aircraft use our skies every day to transport passengers ship goods or perform public safety and military...
January 9, 2014
Press Releases Print Rockefeller and Wyden Demand Investigation Review of Crude Oil Transportation Safety Practices and Regulations January 9 2014 WASHINGTON D C In the wake of a series of explosive train...the crudes to understand whether they require special precautions and handling evaluate and update safety requirements to ensure they adequately address the risks of carrying crude oil and finalize DOT s...infrastructure issues including safety This request followed a Commerce Committee hearing on June 19 2013 titled Staying on Track Next Steps in Improving Passenger and Freight Rail Safety In September Wyden toured...
December 20, 2013
FCC Chairman urges considering banning in flight mobile phone calls and full examination of related safety issues December 20 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV sent a letter to Transportation...In particular Rockefeller believes that allowing calls during flights would compromise the overall safety of a flight Not surprisingly there has been significant public opposition to allowing in flight mobile...to fully examine all safety issues that the use of cellular voice services on aircraft may create The ability to make a call on one s cell phone is not worth compromising the safety of a flight https www...
December 16, 2013
alarmed by the agency s sudden action and its subsequent consequences on interstate commerce and safety and believes it further highlights his concerns about a lack of oversight at the Port Authority Unwarranted...Unwarranted lane closures with no public notice can have serious ramifications on interstate commerce and safety in the region and as the Committee with oversight responsibility of the Port Authority I continue...
December 5, 2013
Shuster R Penn of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today requesting a long overdue report on the results...reaction Among other things the law requires the FAA to address the impacts of cell phone use on safety the quality of the flight experience for passengers and flight attendants in its report Recently...
November 22, 2013
the authorizing committees in the House and Senate which are responsible for oversight of the U S aviation system believe that service to small communities and rural states will suffer if the Department...
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