By US DOT Newswire | Apr 19, 2018
News Release: The FAA will issue an Airworthiness Directive (AD) within the next two weeks that will require inspections of certain CFM56-7B engines. The directive will require an ultrasonic inspection of fan blades when they reach a certain number of takeoffs and landings. Any blades that fail the inspection will have to be replaced.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 19, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Subcommittee on Aviation Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao expressing concerns regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of airlines and aircraft repair stations.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 18, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the “Appropriate Role of States and the Federal Government in Protecting Groundwater."
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 18, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held the hearing, “The Appropriate Role of States and the Federal Government in Protecting Groundwater." Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.), as prepared for delivery...
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: This Friday, April 20th, in Coos Bay, Oregon, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment will hold a roundtable policy discussion on challenges states and communities face in rebuilding and determining possible solutions to address America’s water infrastructure needs.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A broad group of stakeholders has voiced support for the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act. Public officials, academics, environmental organizations, and industry representatives have expressed their support for the legislation.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 16, 2018
News Release: The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today posted background information and bill text for H.R. 4, the “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018," to its website. The page can be easily accessed through either a direct link to republicans-transportation.house.gov/FAA, or through navigation buttons on the front page of the Committee’s homepage.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 16, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 and as a result violated the Antideficiency Act during the installation of a soundproof privacy booth.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 15, 2018
News Release: FAA’s response to the 60 Minutes story (PDF) of April 15, 2018 includes:
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today introduced the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today introduced the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 13, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), introduced the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act. The ACRE Act would protect ranchers, farmers, and rural communities from burdensome federal overregulation.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: This morning, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure convened a legislative markup and unanimously approved the following measures that span a wide range of important issue areas...
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) today announced that Committee Staff Director Matt Sturges is leaving the Committee staff to join the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as the Deputy Administrator. In addition, Shuster announced the promotions of Chris Vieson to the position of Staff Director for the Committee, and Geoff Gosselin to the position of Deputy Staff Director.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - This morning, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure convened a legislative markup and unanimously approved the following measures that span a wide range of important issue areas...
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order on the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)...
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to voice his opposition regarding the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to serve as the Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Mr. Wheeler's ...
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the necessity of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granting hardship relief for small refineries.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), praised the Senate's vote to confirm the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to be deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Senate voted 53 to 45 to confirm Wheeler.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor, on the need to confirm Andrew Wheeler to serve as deputy administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
