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Cruise Industry Oversight: Recent Incidents Show Need for Stronger Focus on Cons...
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...
Rockefeller's Cruise Bill Puts Consumer Awareness and Protection at the Forefron...
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...
Rockefeller Asks GAO to Assess Effectiveness of Oil and Gas Transportation - U.S...
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...
Rockefeller Says Pilot Flight Hours Rule Builds on his Commitment to Maintaining...
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...
Statement from Chairman Rockefeller on Asiana Flight #214 Crash at San Francisco...
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...
Thune Forensics Hearing Opening Statement - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, S...
June 26, 2013
standards and how the Department of Justice and NIST could best work together to enhance both public safety and confidence in our system of justice I look forward to hearing the testimony of our witnesses...
From the Lab Bench to the Courtroom: Advancing the Science and Standards of Fore...
June 26, 2013
standards and how the Department of Justice and NIST could best work together to enhance both public safety and confidence in our system of justice I look forward to hearing the testimony of our witnesses...
Rockefeller Uncertain of American-US Airways Merger Benefits to Consumers, Emplo...
June 19, 2013
John D Jay Rockefeller IV today gave opening remarks at the U S Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations Safety and Security hearing on the US Airways American merger Below is his prepared opening statement...critical if we are going to compete in a global economy I have worked for decades to make sure our aviation industry and U S airlines in particular are prepared to meet this challenge I am cautiously optimistic...still ranks at the bottom of customer satisfaction services Passengers who pay the taxes to run the aviation system deserve far better service than they are currently receiving I also do not believe that in...
Airline Industry Consolidation - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & T...
June 19, 2013
00 PM Russell Senate Office Building 253 WASHINGTON D C The U S Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations Safety and Security will hold a hearing that focuses on the merger of US Airways and American...critical if we are going to compete in a global economy I have worked for decades to make sure our aviation industry and U S airlines in particular are prepared to meet this challenge I am cautiously optimistic...still ranks at the bottom of customer satisfaction services Passengers who pay the taxes to run the aviation system deserve far better service than they are currently receiving I also do not believe that in...
Next Steps in Improving Passenger and Freight Rail Safety - U....
June 19, 2013
Hearings Home Hearings Print Staying on Track Next Steps in Improving Passenger and Freight Rail Safety June 19 2013 10 00 AM Russell Senate Office Building 253 WASHINGTON D C The U S Senate Committee...on Commerce Science and Transportation will hold a hearing on improving passenger and freight rail safety and highlight recent high profile rail accidents Metro North commuter train collision in Bridgeport...Statement of Senator John D Rockefeller IV Staying on Track Next Steps in Passenger and Freight Rail Safety Our nation s network of railroads consists of over 100 000 miles of tracks that run from one corner...
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