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The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FAA Proposes Longer Rest Period between Shifts for Flight Attendants

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed a regulation to require that flight attendants have a longer rest period between shifts. The proposed rule would increase the rest period to 10 consecutive hours when scheduled for a duty period of 14 hours or less.


Chairs DeFazio and Payne Applaud Final Rule to Expand Federal Oversight of Nation’s Natural Gas Gathering Pipelines

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) release of a final rule establishing safety measures for onshore natural gas gathering pipelines...


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to review programs at the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and highlight the need for reauthorization.


Carper Applauds Confirmation of Jeffrey Prieto as Top Lawyer at EPA

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today led a bipartisan majority in the Senate to confirm Jeffrey Prieto as General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by a vote of 54-44. Prior to the vote, Carper spoke on the Senate floor in support of Prieto's nomination.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today joined Senate colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to permanently re-establish the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity.


Opening Statement of Ranking Member Capito for EDA Oversight Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held an oversight hearing to examine programs at the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and review programs for reauthorization.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


House and Senate Committee Leaders Raise Concern Over Activists Calling for Physical Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

News Release: Dear Administrator Pekoske: We are writing to express concern with recent statements by some activists calling for physical attacks on energy infrastructure. We encourage TSA to work closely with critical infrastructure operators to detect and deter potential threats to public safety, the environment, ...


Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on General Service Administration’s Priorities for 2021 and Beyond

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled, “The General Services Administration’s Priorities for 2021 and Beyond."


FAA Proposes Medical Requirements for Commercial Hot-Air Balloon Pilots

News Release: WASHINGTON- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule today requiring commercial hot-air-balloon pilots to hold medical certificates when operating for hire. The rule would mandate a second-class medical certificate, the same standard required for commercial pilots.


Webster Statement from Hearing on GSA’s Priorities

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Ranking Member Daniel Webster (R-FL) from today’s hearing entitled, “The General Services Administration’s Priorities for 2021 and Beyond":


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of a new methane emissions proposal...


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Capito Questions EPA on New Restrictive Exclusions from Popular Diesel Emissions Reduction Program

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, along with her colleagues Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ...