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Senate Confirms Two Transportation-Related Nominees
The U.S. Senate confirmed Robert L. Sumwalt as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Aug. 3. Sumwalt, an NTSB member since 2006, was previously acting chairman and vice chairman. He succeeds Christopher Hart, who remains a member of the board. Before joining NTSB, Sumwalt was a commercial pilot for more than three decades.
In addition, David Pekoske, former vice commandant for the U.S. Coast Guard, was sworn in as the 7th TSA administrator. He will oversee approximately 60,000 employees and security operations at public transit systems, railroads, airports and other critical infrastructure.
FRA, FMCSA Withdraw Advance NPRM on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
On Aug. 4, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and FRA withdrew the March 10, 2016, advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the prevalence of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea among individuals occupying safety-sensitive positions in highway and rail transportation and its potential safety consequences. The agencies stated that they believe current safety programs and FRA’s rulemaking addressing fatigue risk management are the appropriate avenues to
address this situation.
$5.7 Million FASTLANE Grant for Akron Metro Program
U.S. DOT has awarded a $5.7 million Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grant to Akron, OH, for construction of two grade separations that will replace at-grade crossings affecting Metro Regional Transit Authority service and freight rail. Metro RTA is refurbishing the rail line to accommodate 10 daily passenger rail trips in the corridor in addition to daily freight rail crossings.
APTA Holds Conferences on Risk Management, Sustainability, Planning
APTA members gathered this week for two specialized conferences, the Risk Management Seminar in San Diego and the first-ever combined Sustainability and Multimodal Planning Workshop in Minneapolis. Risk Management Seminar participants learned about Safety Management System principles from FTA's Lynn Spencer and explored other topics related to risk assessment and the insurance market. The Sustainability and Multimodal Planning Workshop included reports from several standards working groups,
tours by host system Metro Transit and a report from FTA's Vince Valdes, as well as the announcement of the APTA members who achieved higher levels in the Sustainability Commitment. See the list in the Aug. 21 Passenger Transport.
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