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December 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Subcommittee on Aviation:
Commericial Space Transportation 

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Hearing of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on PHMSA's Effectiveness

Mr. Scovall was the first witness at today's hearing
The Honorable Calvin L. Scovell III, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Transportation. The OIG's office provides independent and objective reviews of DOT operations and programs to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.


Porcari serves as the Department's chief operating officer with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of 10 modal administrations
The Honorable John D. Porcari, Deputy Secretary of Transportation,U.S. DOT, testified about PHMSA permits issues and steps that are being taken to rectify concerns. Mr.Porcari became Deputy Secretary of Transportation June 1, 2009.