By US DOT Newswire | Mar 24, 2015
News Release: Shuster and LoBiondo Opening Statements. Hearing on “Options for FAA Air Traffic Control Reform". March 24, 2015. (Remarks as Prepared). Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA). Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Over the past two years, we’ve held numerous meetings, listening sessions, roundtables, and...
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 23, 2015
News Release: The Federal Aviation Administration has established an interim policy to speed up airspace authorizations for certain commercial unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators who obtain Section 333 exemptions. The new policy helps bridge the gap between the past process, which evaluated every UAS operation individually, and future operations after we publish a final version of the proposed small UAS rule.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 20, 2015
News Release: A hearing next week of the Aviation Subcommittee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), will examine options for reforming air traffic control (ATC) operations in the U.S. transportation system.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 20, 2015
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Contact... Kristina Baum - 202.224.6176 Donelle Harder - 202.224.1282 INHOFE CALLS HYDRAULIC FRACTURING RULE “UNNECESSARY," REJECTS RULE WITH INTRODUCTION OF FRESH ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) ...
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 19, 2015
News Release: The Federal Aviation Administration today issued an experimental airworthiness certificate to an Amazon Logistics, Inc. unmanned aircraft (UAS) design that the company will use for research and development and crew training. The FAA typically issues experimental certificates to manufacturers and technology developers to operate a UAS that does not have a type certificate.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 18, 2015
News Release: Washington, D.C. -- Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the statement below following the Committee's hearing on S. 697, the Udall-Vitter TSCA bill.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 17, 2015
News Release: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta (R-PA) will lead a Subcommittee roundtable this week on the rising toll of disasters in the United States, both in terms of human lives and the loss of property.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 16, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released an annual aviation forecast that shows the nation’s aviation system will continue to grow over the next two decades with greater numbers of people expected to fly more miles each year.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 16, 2015
News Release: The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing entitled, “An Overview of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Missions," originally scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, has been POSTPONED until a later date. More information will be announced when available.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 13, 2015
News Release: The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, and the Armed Services Committee’s Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee will hold a joint hearing next week to review the latest unified maritime security strategy, and examine how the Nation’s naval forces intend to implement the updated strategy.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 13, 2015
News Release: LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the air carrier certificate of GlobalJet NA, LLC of Scottsdale, Ariz., for allegedly conducting unauthorized operations for compensation or hire in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 12, 2015
News Release: The March/April 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on weather forces, sources, and resources. Articles review some basic causes of weather activity, how certain conditions can affect pilot safety, and the tools you can use to aid your weather decision-making process.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 12, 2015
News Release: The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, chaired by U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), will hold a hearing next week on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed budget and program priorities for fiscal year 2016.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 12, 2015
News Release: A Congressional subcommittee roundtable in Atlanta next Monday will examine opportunities for saving taxpayers money by reducing costs and space of federal office leases in the Southeastern United States.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 12, 2015
News Release: Washington, D.C-- Today, Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Edward Markey (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight, are introducing the Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act, which provides critical safeguards to protect children and communities from the dangers of toxic chemicals.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 11, 2015
News Release: The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), will hold a hearing next week on reauthorizing the federal surface transportation programs and the perspectives of state and local governments.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 11, 2015
News Release: ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $74,553 civil penalty against Gardner Aviation Specialist, Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga., for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 11, 2015
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting an examination of emergency response capabilities to handle crude oil transportation by rail.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 11, 2015
News Release: The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, chaired by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), will hold a hearing next week to examine how the Coast Guard allocates hours and resources among its multiple statutory missions, as well as how the Service measures mission performance.
By US DOT Newswire | Mar 10, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes civil penalties ranging from $66,000 to $82,500 against three companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.
