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Oversight Hearing on Bus Safety
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security

Thursday, September 18, 2008
02:30 PM
SR - 253
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The hearing will review the safety of over-the-road buses and the effectiveness of current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing bus safety in preparation for the reauthorization of the Federal motor carrier safety programs during the next Congress. The Subcommittee expects to receive testimony from Federal officials, safety advocates, the bus industry, and others.

 

Majority Statements
Frank R. Lautenberg

Minority Statements
Kay Bailey Hutchison

Witnesses

Opening Remarks
The Honorable Sherrod Brown
United States Senator
Ohio

Panel 1
The Honorable John Hill
Administrator
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The Honorable Mark V. Rosenker
Acting Chairman
National Transportation Safety Board
The Honorable David Kelly
Acting Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Panel 2
Mr. Peter J. Pantuso
President and CEO
American Bus Association
Ms. Jacqueline Gillan
Vice President
Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety
Mr. Stephen Forman
West Brook Bus Crash Families
Mr. John Betts
Bryan, Ohio


Public Information Office: 508 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125
Tel: 202-224-5115
Hearing Room: 253 Russell Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125
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