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Posts published in “Day: May 1, 2018”

Denham: USDOT inspector general to audit California high-speed rail project

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 4/13/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Denham: USDOT inspector general to audit California high-speed rail project U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) chairs the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials. Photo – Congress.gov The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General has agreed to an…

USDOT creates BUILD grants to replace TIGER program

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 4/23/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation USDOT creates BUILD grants to replace TIGER program The deadline for BUILD grant applications is July 19. Photo – USDOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Friday announced a new infrastructure project funding program that will supplant the popular Transportation…

DART seeks public input on Cotton Belt DEIS

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 4/20/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation DART seeks public input on Cotton Belt DEIS Starting today, the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the Cotton Belt corridor regional rail project in North Texas is now available for a 45-day public review and comment period, Dallas Area Rapid…

STB task force to hold informal meetings on rate review reforms

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 4/24/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation STB task force to hold informal meetings on rate review reforms The Surface Transportation Board (STB) yesterday announced its Rate Reform Task Force will begin holding informal meetings with stakeholders next month to discuss ways to reform the board’s rate review…

Senate commerce committee OKs Fuchs, Schultz for STB seats

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 4/27/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Senate commerce committee OKs Fuchs, Schultz for STB seats The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday approved the nominations of Patrick Fuchs and Michelle Schultz as Surface Transportation Board (STB) members.They would serve five-year terms if confirmed by…