By US DOT Newswire | Jul 14, 2017
News Release: Washington - The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment will hold a hearing next week to examine the implementation the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 and the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which was enacted as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act).
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 14, 2017
News Release: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) met with members of the aviation community earlier this week to share data on new standards the agency developed to improve safety at U.S. airports during inclement weather.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 13, 2017
News Release: SINGAPORE-The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a milestone Maintenance Agreement Guidance (MAG) yesterday with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The agreement allows for mutual surveillance conducted on certified repair stations located abroad for each of the agreement partners.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 13, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper, (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Ben Cardin (D-Md.), ranking member of the EPW Subcommittee on Transportation ...
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 13, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, joined Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to hold a roundtable titled, “Drinking Water: A Crisis in Every State." Below is Senator Carper's opening statement, as prepared for delivery...
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $185.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 107 airports in 40 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a business meeting to consider several nominees and pieces of legislation. Below is the opening statement of Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, as prepared for delivery...
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held the hearing, “The Use of TIFIA and Innovative Financing in Improving Infrastructure to Enhance Safety, Mobility, and Economic Opportunity." Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.), as prepared for delivery...
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON-The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $285,800 civil penalty against Exec 1 Aviation of Ankeny, Iowa, for allegedly using unqualified pilots on multiple passenger-carrying flights.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2017
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 full committee hearing on “The Use of Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Innovative Financing in Improving Infrastructure to Enhance Safety, Mobility, and Economic Opportunity."
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2017
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 committee business meeting to consider nominations and legislation.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 12, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) repeatedly asked Acting Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) Timothy Horne to answer questions about the administration and management of the Old Post Office (OPO) lease agreement with the Trump Organization, including President Donald J. Trump.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 7, 2017
News Release: Washington - The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management will hold a hearing next week to examine the implementation of the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act (FASTA) and how it will address impediments in the normal property disposal process that impact the...
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 6, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $105.3 million in airport infrastructure grants to 133 airports across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 6, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $230 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for 104 airports across the United States.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 30, 2017
News Release: The first meeting of the UAS Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) on June 21-23 advanced key policies of concern to the FAA, industry and law enforcement.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 30, 2017
News Release: As people travel, purchase fireworks and fly drones over the Independence Day holiday, the FAA reminds them to know and follow the aviation safety rules.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 30, 2017
News Release: The HELP for Wildlife Act will reauthorize important conservation programs and provide federal regulatory clarity for America's sportsmen.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 28, 2017
News Release: Dan Elwell was sworn in this week as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, Elwell is the second highest-ranking official at the agency responsible for ensuring aviation safety and air traffic control services for the nation.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 28, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $63,000 civil penalty against Terrazzo USA & Associates, Inc., of McLoud, Okla., for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
