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Washington, DC - The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, chaired by U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA), will hold a hearing next week on the status of current federal railroad, pipeline, and hazardous materials safety rulemakings.
The safe and efficient movement of people and goods is a top priority of the Committee, and as the national transportation system continues to expand and become more complex, industry and regulators must remain vigilant in maintaining safety. This hearing will focus on ongoing Federal Railroad Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration efforts to develop rules and regulations required under recent laws, including the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Created Act of 2011.
Next week’s hearing, entitled “Oversight of Ongoing Rail, Pipeline, and Hazmat Rulemakings,” is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.
Witness List:
- Sarah Feinberg, Acting Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration
- Timothy P. Butters, Acting Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Christopher A. Hart, Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board
More information about the hearing, including testimony, additional background information, and live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available.
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