ETW Editorial: Release the OLC Opinion, ASAP
March 3, 2023 – What does “civilian” mean, in terms of the FAA nominee? Let’s find out what the government’s in-house law firm, the Office of Legal Counsel, thinks it means.
FHWA Replaces 2021 IIJA “Guidance Memo” With A More State-Deferential Version
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Tuning to the Same Frequency on Spectrum
March 3, 2023 – The chaotic rollout of the 5G broadband network in January 2022 was a global embarrassment for the United States. The aviation industry was fearful of potential interference that could create significant delays for passenger and freight aircraft. With safety and billions of dollars at stake, the telecommunication and aviation sectors came to an eleventh-hour compromise and the wireless technology companies agreed to temporarily halt service in 5G towers near airports and worked with the aviation stakeholders on a modified rollout.
Capitol Hill Events – Week of March 6, 2023
Wednesday, March 8 – House Transportation and Infrastructure – Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials – subcommittee hearing on implementation of the Pipeline Safety Act of 2020 (witness list here) – 10:00 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Wednesday, March 8 – Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation – full committee hearing on…
NTSB Issues Initial Report on Ohio Train Derailment
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Phil Washington Will Finally Get A Hearing – But Will He Be Asked to Give Up Army Pension?
February 23, 2023 – The Senate will finally give Phil Washington’s FAA nomination a hearing next week – but will they insist that he give up his military pension in order to take the job, as the Senate has done for some previous nominees in the past?
ETW Exclusive: How Hundreds of Millions in Highway Funding Was Almost Lost Last Summer
February 24, 2023 – Last August, the Federal Highway Administration almost let $250 million in highway funding lapse forever, unspent, in the first year of the bipartisan infrastructure law. Here is what happened when states literally said they couldn’t spend any more money.
Final Senate Subcommittee Roles Announced
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Non-Defense Agencies Face Gruesome FY24 Budget Cycle Under House Plan
February 24, 2023 – If House Republicans adopt a budget plan for the year that matches what they promised in early January, the non-defense budget (excluding veterans health programs) would be cut by over 25 percent from the fiscal 2023 levels.
Capitol Hill Events – Week of February 27, 2023
Wednesday, March 1 – Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation – full committee confirmation hearing on the nomination of Phil Washington to head the FAA – 10:00 a.m., SR-253 Russell.