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American Trucking Associations and the ATA Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference expressed their appreciation to President Biden and his administration for highlighting the unscrupulous business practices of a monopoly of foreign-owned ocean shipping lines in last night’s State of the Union Address.
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Urging Support for Increased American Rescue Plan Funding Flexibility
Urging Support for Increased American Rescue Plan Funding Flexibility
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Chairs DeFazio and Titus Write to GSA Regarding Their Process for Determining Applicability of Recent Economic Sanctions
Chairs DeFazio and Titus Write to GSA Regarding Their Process for Determining Applicability of Recent Economic Sanctions
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Graves, Rouzer, Newhouse Lead 201 House Republicans in Renewing Calls for the Biden Administration to Drop WOTUS Expansion
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC), and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) are leading 201 House Republicans in renewing calls for the Biden administration to drop its plan to expand the scope of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
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Davis, Graves Ask Biden Administration to Rescind Guidance Intended to Deter Road Projects
Highways and Transit Subcommittee Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL), joined by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and other Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans, asked the Biden administration to rescind guidance intended to delay or deter critical road and highway expansion projects in clear defiance of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Ranking Member Crawford Statement from Hearing on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR) from today’s hearing entitled, “Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization”
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ICYMI: Cantwell, POTUS Agree “We Can’t Wait” on Passing USICA Legislation
Earlier today, President Biden and Commerce Secretary Raimondo met with executives of several companies to discuss the importance of legislation to boost semiconductor production, calling on Congress to pass bipartisan innovation and competitiveness legislation “as soon as you can.”
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Carper Applauds Administration Clean Vehicle Investments
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded the Biden-Harris Administration's announcement of actions to accelerate the deployment of clean vehicles. Among a suite of actions announced today to help reduce harmful emissions, the Administration awarded funds for clean school buses and clean ports, made possible by language authored by Senator Carper.
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Wicker, Grassley Seek Information Regarding Potentially Illicit Methods ITMS Used to Gain Special Deputy Marshal Authority
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., ranking member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, today sent a letter to United States Marshals Service (USMS) Director Ronald Davis seeking additional information regarding the potentially illicit methods the Investigations and Threat Management Service (ITMS) office took to gain special deputy marshal status.
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Capito, McMorris Rodgers Request Accountability, Transparency in EPA’s Deliberations on Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases Given Court Prohibition
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) yesterday sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan requesting transparency and information on EPA’s use of Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases (SC-GHG).
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Fatigue Crack in Mooring Equipment Led to Grounding of Fishing Tender Barge
A fatigue crack ultimately led to a fishing tender barge breaking loose from its mooring buoy and grounding during a storm near Ekuk, Alaska, the National Transportation Safety Board said in Marine Investigation Report 22/03 released Tuesday.
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NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy on NHTSA, NSC Roadway Fatality Data
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy issued the following statement Wednesday:
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NTSB Determines Cause of Collision between Offshore Supply Vessel and US Coast Guard Cutter
The National Transportation Safety Board found that a captain’s assumption and poor communication led to a collision between an offshore supply vessel and a U.S.
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FAA Announces Application Period for LAANC Service Suppliers
The Federal Aviation Administration will open the application period to become an FAA Approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Supplier for the FAA’s Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) on May 2, 2022.
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NHTSA Finalizes Rule to Improve Auto Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a new rule that would improve equity and mobility for drivers and passengers with disabilities.
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Transportation Department discusses Amendment of Class E Airspace; Griffin, GA on March 7
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Petition for Expansion of Waiver of Compliance discussed on March 7 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Authorized Windshield Area for the Installation of Vehicle Safety Technology discussed on March 7 by Transportation Department
The US Transportation Department published a nine page rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Transportation Department discusses Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: CATCH ME (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments on March 7
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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