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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Supported the Passage of H.J. Res 27, a resolution that would disapprove the revised definition of Waters of the United States in both the House and Senate. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
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Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
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ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA opposed Executive Order (EO) 14063, which requires project labor agreements (PLA) on federal construction contracts exceeding $35 million. ARTBA supported S. 403/H.R. 1284, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would prevent federal agencies from requiring PLAs. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Opposed the following provisions of H.R. 7900 (the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023): Sec. 809 - giving Department of Defense preference to contractors with union agreements, Sec. 5187 - initiating debarment proceedings for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, Sec. 868 - prohibiting the Department of Defense from entering into contracts with employers who have violated the National Labor Relations Act, and Sec. 2809B promoting local hire programs. ARTBA also opposed changes to the federal contracting and debarment system prior to recommendations from a forthcoming report from the the Acquisition Innovation Research Center.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA opposed Executive Order (EO) 14063, which requires project labor agreements (PLA) on federal construction contracts exceeding $35 million. ARTBA supported S. 403/H.R. 1284, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would prevent federal agencies from requiring PLAs. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA also signed a coalition letter to House and Senate staff outlining priorities for surface transportation legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed Amendments 255 and 450 to S. Con. Res. 5, on the basis that they would have constrained discussion on addressing the nation's infrastructure needs. ARTBA urged the Department of the Treasury to specify that transportation infrastructure was eligible for relief and capital assistance funds authorized by H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) not to enact a national emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 and instead allow industries to develop specific best practices suited to their particular situations. ARTBA urged opposition to H.R. 482, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA thanked legislators and the Biden administration for the passage of the IIJA. ARTBA asked the Department of the Treasury to clarify that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be used by state and local governments to mitigate the impacts of supply chain issues. ARTBA supported passage of S. 3011 and H.R. 5735, the "State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act" allowing COVID-19 relief funds to be used for infrastructure projects.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA thanked legislators and the Biden administration for the passage of the IIJA. ARTBA asked the Department of the Treasury to clarify that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be used by state and local governments to mitigate the impacts of supply chain issues. ARTBA supported passage of S. 3011 and H.R. 5735, the "State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act" allowing COVID-19 relief funds to be used for infrastructure projects.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA also signed a coalition letter to House and Senate staff outlining priorities for surface transportation legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed Amendments 255 and 450 to S. Con. Res. 5, on the basis that they would have constrained discussion on addressing the nation's infrastructure needs. ARTBA urged the Department of the Treasury to specify that transportation infrastructure was eligible for relief and capital assistance funds authorized by H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA expressed concern about the impact of the "Safe, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient" Vehicles Rule on the ability of states to meet federal goals under the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA opposed changes to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting structure proposed in H.R. 1497, the "Water Quality and Jobs Creation Act of 2019."
ARTBA supported the Council on Environmental Quality's efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). ARTBA supported Passage of H.R. 8333, the "Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays & Efficient Reviews" Act. ARTBA supported passage of S. 4589, the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020. ARTBA advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Allen Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act. Specifically, the association expressed concern about the potential effects of an incorrect definition of what constitutes asbestos on aggregate products, an ingredient in the production of concrete and asphalt, among other common uses throughout society.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported H.R. 2, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act" (INVEST Act). ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act. ARTBA supported H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act.
ARTBA expressed concerns regarding H.R. 3884, the "Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement" (MORE) Act. Specifically, ARTBA asked Representatives to consider the impacts of marijuana legalization on worksite safety and the ability of employers to properly drug test their employees.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA urged OSHA to clarify requirements concerning workplace reporting of COVID-19. ARTBA expressed concern over the impact of expanded sick leave and Family Medical Leave Act provisions in H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on small and disadvantaged businesses.
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
ARTBA opposed a decision by the Federal Communications Commission's acceptance of Ligado Networks, LLC's application to provide 5G services nationwide. ARTBA also filed a petition for reconsideration of the decision with the FCC. ARTBA urged support for provisions in H.R. 6395, "the William (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021" relating to the Ligado order.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported H.R. 2, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act" (INVEST Act). ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act. ARTBA supported H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act.
ARTBA urged congress to clarify that business expenses related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program are tax-deductible. ARTBA urged congress to increase the amount of Paycheck Protection Program funds which could be used for non-payroll expenses. ARTBA urged Congress to extend the eight-week duration of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged congress to extend the Paycheck Protection Program's "safe harbor" provision for rehiring workers. ARTBA asked OMB to clarify that Paycheck Protection Funds spent on federal contracting work do not need to be credited back to the contracting agency. ARTBA supported H.R. 7010, the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act."
State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021
ARTBA opposed amendment 72 to Division C of H.R. 7608, the "State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2021." The amendment would have blocked implementation of recently executed reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
ARTBA supported S. 4117 and H.R. 7777, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged Congress to clarify that PPP loans are fully tax deductible and that business expenses paid for with PPP loan proceeds are also deductible. ARTBA expressed concern over the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) Loan Necessity Questionnaire. Specifically, ARTBA noted the form does not give transportation construction firms adequate opportunity to explain how their businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. ARTBA urged SBA to issue further guidance on the for and also suspend its use.
Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2020
ARTBA supported the Council on Environmental Quality's efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). ARTBA supported Passage of H.R. 8333, the "Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays & Efficient Reviews" Act. ARTBA supported passage of S. 4589, the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020. ARTBA advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Allen Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act. Specifically, the association expressed concern about the potential effects of an incorrect definition of what constitutes asbestos on aggregate products, an ingredient in the production of concrete and asphalt, among other common uses throughout society.
ARTBA supported S. 4117, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA supported a technical amendment to S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act addressing the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans allowing borrowers to deduct the same expenses that qualified them for loan forgiveness. ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
ARTBA supported S. 4117, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA supported a technical amendment to S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act addressing the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans allowing borrowers to deduct the same expenses that qualified them for loan forgiveness. ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
ARTBA supported S. 4117 and H.R. 7777, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged Congress to clarify that PPP loans are fully tax deductible and that business expenses paid for with PPP loan proceeds are also deductible. ARTBA expressed concern over the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) Loan Necessity Questionnaire. Specifically, ARTBA noted the form does not give transportation construction firms adequate opportunity to explain how their businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. ARTBA urged SBA to issue further guidance on the for and also suspend its use.
ARTBA supported the Council on Environmental Quality's efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). ARTBA supported Passage of H.R. 8333, the "Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays & Efficient Reviews" Act. ARTBA supported passage of S. 4589, the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020. ARTBA advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Allen Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act. Specifically, the association expressed concern about the potential effects of an incorrect definition of what constitutes asbestos on aggregate products, an ingredient in the production of concrete and asphalt, among other common uses throughout society.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1497, the Water QUality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1497, the Water QUality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1508, the Fair and Open Competition Act, which would prohibit the use of mandatory project labor agreements.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1508, the Fair and Open Competition Act, which would prohibit the use of mandatory project labor agreements.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2019
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA expressed concerns with H.R. 3668, the "Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2019."
An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any legislative agreement or as a stand-along measure. ARTBA urged the Senate to block a $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds included in S. 2520, the Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 ARTBA urged the Senate to support the following amendments to S. 2520: Barrasso Amendment 1034 (repeal the aforementioned $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020), Feinstein Amendment 1015 (protecting funding already obligated for California high-speed rail projects from being used for any other purpose), McSally-Jones Amendment 1152 (preventing the aforementioned $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds), and Crapo Amendment 1104 (allowing the use of federal highway funds on products helping to deter wrong-way intrusions and collisions). ARTBA urged the Senate to oppose the following amendments to S. 2520: Lee Amendments 1165 and 1195 (limiting obligations for highway and transit programs to estimated Highway Trust Fund tax receipts).
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA thanked the Senate Environment and Public Works COmmittee for advancing S. 747, the Diesel EMissions Reduction Act of 2019. The legislation provides federal financial support to states and localities for retrofitting and replacing older diesel engines.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA thanked the Senate Environment and Public Works COmmittee for advancing S. 747, the Diesel EMissions Reduction Act of 2019. The legislation provides federal financial support to states and localities for retrofitting and replacing older diesel engines.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. ARTBA thanked Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex) for introducing three pieces of legislation (S. 2586, S. 2587, and S. 2588) aimed at increasing the delegation of environmental regulatory programs to the state level. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the Prior Approval Reform Act. The bill would repeal the Federal Election Commission's pripr approval requirement from corporate member trade association political action committees.
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the ability of a State to administer a permit program under that Act, and for other purposes.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. ARTBA thanked Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex) for introducing three pieces of legislation (S. 2586, S. 2587, and S. 2588) aimed at increasing the delegation of environmental regulatory programs to the state level. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the Prior Approval Reform Act. The bill would repeal the Federal Election Commission's pripr approval requirement from corporate member trade association political action committees.
A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under that Act with respect to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, and for other purposes.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. ARTBA thanked Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex) for introducing three pieces of legislation (S. 2586, S. 2587, and S. 2588) aimed at increasing the delegation of environmental regulatory programs to the state level. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the Prior Approval Reform Act. The bill would repeal the Federal Election Commission's pripr approval requirement from corporate member trade association political action committees.
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under that title with respect to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, and for other purposes.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. ARTBA thanked Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex) for introducing three pieces of legislation (S. 2586, S. 2587, and S. 2588) aimed at increasing the delegation of environmental regulatory programs to the state level. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the Prior Approval Reform Act. The bill would repeal the Federal Election Commission's pripr approval requirement from corporate member trade association political action committees.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives to support the House amendment to S. 3021, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' civil works projects. ARTBA staff participated in a panel discussion on the future of the national transportation system at a FHWA senior leadership meeting.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. ARTBA signed on to a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee supporting S. 3303, "the Wter QUality Certification Improvement Act of 2018." The legislation aims to clarify permitting obligations under the Clean Water Act.
ARTBA urged the House and Senate to pass a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to invalidate the prior administration's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulation overturning the Volks rule concerning the statute of limitations for recordkeeping violations. Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica. Urged passage of S.622/H.R. 1552, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would remove the requirement for mandatory project labor agreements on federal and federal-aid projects.
Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery" Met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. Urged the House and Senate to preserve language in Section 630 of the House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill (one of the eight spending bills in H.R. 3354)defunding enforcement of the Federal Election Commission's "prior approval" requirement for trade association Political Action Committees. Supported H.R. 2101, the "Prior Approval Reform Act" which would repeal the Federal Election Commission's "prior approval" requirement for trade association Political Action Committees.
Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery" Urged passage of H.R. 33/S. 584, the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act," which would require greater consideration of regulatory impacts on small businesses. Asked members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the "Prior Approval Reform Act." The legislation would repeal prior approval requirements for trade association political action committees.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. Expressed support for H.R. 3117/S.1512, the "Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act" (THERA) which would prohibit the "social cost of carbon," "social cost of methane," and :social cost of nitrous oxide" from being used in future agency rulemakings.
Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery" Urged passage of H.R. 33/S. 584, the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act," which would require greater consideration of regulatory impacts on small businesses. Asked members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the "Prior Approval Reform Act." The legislation would repeal prior approval requirements for trade association political action committees.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA supported a provision in H.R. 3353/S. 1665, the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act allowing airports to increase their Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). ARTBA also supported a provision in the same legislation increasing Airport Improvement Program investment. ARTBA also opposed efforts to remove the PFC increase from the legislation. ARTBA supported Amendment #35 to H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 which would have delayed the implementation of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ARTBA also supported Amendment #44 to the same legislation which would have prohibited funds from being used to implement the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA)final rule on exposure to crystalline silica.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. Expressed support for H.R. 3117/S.1512, the "Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act" (THERA) which would prohibit the "social cost of carbon," "social cost of methane," and :social cost of nitrous oxide" from being used in future agency rulemakings.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA supported a provision in H.R. 3353/S. 1665, the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act allowing airports to increase their Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). ARTBA also supported a provision in the same legislation increasing Airport Improvement Program investment. ARTBA also opposed efforts to remove the PFC increase from the legislation. ARTBA supported Amendment #35 to H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 which would have delayed the implementation of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ARTBA also supported Amendment #44 to the same legislation which would have prohibited funds from being used to implement the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA)final rule on exposure to crystalline silica.
Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery" Urged passage of H.R. 33/S. 584, the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act," which would require greater consideration of regulatory impacts on small businesses. Asked members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the "Prior Approval Reform Act." The legislation would repeal prior approval requirements for trade association political action committees.
ARTBA urged the House and Senate to pass a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to invalidate the prior administration's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulation overturning the Volks rule concerning the statute of limitations for recordkeeping violations. Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica. Urged passage of S.622/H.R. 1552, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would remove the requirement for mandatory project labor agreements on federal and federal-aid projects.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
ARTBA supported passage of S. 2693, the "EEOC Reform Act" requiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to gather more information before implementing newly proposed salary disclosure requirements. ARTBA additionally supported language identical to that of S. 2693 as an amendment to H.R. 2578, the "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017."
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
ARTBA supported passage of S. 2693, the "EEOC Reform Act" requiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to gather more information before implementing newly proposed salary disclosure requirements. ARTBA additionally supported language identical to that of S. 2693 as an amendment to H.R. 2578, the "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017."
Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists Act of 2016
ARTBA supported an amendment to H.R. 5485, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017" repealing prior approval requirements for trade association political action committees. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 3438, the "Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists" (REVIEW) Act of 2016. The legislation is aimed at ensuring new regulations will pass legal challenges before they are implemented.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act. Urged passage of H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Improvement Act" of 2016, which would allow for more flexibility in meeting federal Clean Air Act standards.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act. Urged passage of H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Improvement Act" of 2016, which would allow for more flexibility in meeting federal Clean Air Act standards.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017
ARTBA supported an amendment to H.R. 5485, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017" repealing prior approval requirements for trade association political action committees. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 3438, the "Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists" (REVIEW) Act of 2016. The legislation is aimed at ensuring new regulations will pass legal challenges before they are implemented.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017
ARTBA supported an amendment to H.R. 5485, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017" repealing prior approval requirements for trade association political action committies
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016
Urged members of the United States House of Representatives to support H.R. 712, the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act." The measure contained a number of regulatory reforms aimed at increasing transparency around new regulations and agency settlements.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged members of the Senate in a March 15 letter to oppose any amendments to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA supported passage of S. 2693, the "EEOC Reform Act" requiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to gather more information before implementing newly proposed salary disclosure requirements. ARTBA additionally supported language identical to that of S. 2693 as an amendment to H.R. 2578, the "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017."
ARTBA supported passage of S. 2693, the "EEOC Reform Act" requiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to gather more information before implementing newly proposed salary disclosure requirements. ARTBA additionally supported language identical to that of S. 2693 as an amendment to H.R. 2578, the "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017."
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act" and S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act." Both measures would require EPA and the Corps to withdraw their "Waters of the United States" regulation.
ARTBA urged all members of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 and members of the House Judiciary Committee to pass H.R. 348, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015. Both measures are aimed at reforming the regulatory approval process for construction projects.
Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2016
ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1927, the "Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015." The legislation would curb overbroad class-action litigation and require class members to show actual harm prior to litigating.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and urged the House of Representatives to pass similar legislation. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. ARTBA offered support for reforms to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and the "Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act" in the House of Representatives. Urged its passage in both chambers of the resulting "Fixing America's Surface Transportation" Act. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
ARTBA urges support for S. 697, the "Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act" and H.R. 2576, the "TSCA Modernization Act of 2015." Both measures would make significant reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regarding the regulation and registration of chemical substances used in commerce.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA wrote to congressional leaders urging passage of H.R. 3 and S.1, legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2015
ARTBA urged all members of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 and members of the House Judiciary Committee to pass H.R. 348, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015. Both measures are aimed at reforming the regulatory approval process for construction projects.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA wrote to congressional leaders urging passage of H.R. 3 and S.1, legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act. Supported passage of S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" which would have repealed the EPA/Corps "Waters of the United States" rule. Urged Congress to find a solution to the "Waters of the United States" issue after S. 1140 failed to reach the necessary vote threshold for cloture. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act" and S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act." Both measures would require EPA and the Corps to withdraw their "Waters of the United States" regulation.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and urged the House of Representatives to pass similar legislation. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. ARTBA offered support for reforms to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA urged Appropriators to support Section 132 of the 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. This language would enact ARTBA-supported modifications to federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules for drivers. ARTBA urged Senate Appropriators to fully fund the President's 2016 budget request for the "Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery" (TIGER) program. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition.
ARTBA urged support for S. 280, the "Federal Permitting Improvement Act." The measure is aimed at reforming the federal permitting process for construction projects.
ARTBA urges support for S. 697, the "Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act" and H.R. 2576, the "TSCA Modernization Act of 2015." Both measures would make significant reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regarding the regulation and registration of chemical substances used in commerce.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA supported project delivery improvements to NEPA proposed in the Fiscal Responsiblity Act. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA. ARTBA discussed supply chain issues as they pertain to the delivery of transportation projects and potential legislative solutions.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Supported the Passage of H.J. Res 27, a resolution that would disapprove the revised definition of Waters of the United States in both the House and Senate. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported H.R. 1577, the "Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. ARTBA Supported H.R. 1, the "Lower Energy Costs" Act.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities for implementation of the IIJA. ARTBA discussed supply chain issues as they pertain to the delivery of transportation projects and potential legislative solutions.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA. ARTBA also requested a meeting to discuss the Buy America waiver process. ARTBA continued to reiterate priorities foe implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms. ARTBA supported discussions of permitting reform in the Senate and specifically supported the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 as part of a temporary fiscal year 2023 spending package.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
ARTBA outlined our priorities for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA.
Opposed mandatory the use of project labor agreements on direct federal projects valued at $35 million or more. Opposed the following provisions of H.R. 7900 (the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023): Sec. 809 - giving Department of Defense preference to contractors with union agreements, Sec. 5187 - initiating debarment proceedings for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, Sec. 868 - prohibiting the Department of Defense from entering into contracts with employers who have violated the National Labor Relations Act, and Sec. 2809B promoting local hire programs. ARTBA also opposed changes to the federal contracting and debarment system prior to recommendations from a forthcoming report from the the Acquisition Innovation Research Center.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches. Opposed further tightening of the National Ambient Air Quality standards for particulate matter.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
ARTBA outlined our priorities for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). ARTBA offered input to the Office of Management and Budget as it considered guidance relating to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA wrote to both the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to discuss ways data may be better correlated to address roadway construction zone fatalities. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA opposed Executive Order (EO) 14063, which requires project labor agreements (PLA) on federal construction contracts exceeding $35 million. ARTBA supported S. 403/H.R. 1284, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would prevent federal agencies from requiring PLAs. ATRBA asked U.S. DOT to include transportation construction workers under its definition of "vulnerable road users" for purposes of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS. ARTBA also expressed concern with Executive Order (EO) 14042, mandating vaccination for federal contractors. Specifically, ARTBA urged the inclusion of a testing option in lieu of vaccination, asked for clarity on the terms of the EO and asked that the EO be enforced consistently across all federal agencies.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) and opposed the rollback of recent NEPA reforms.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA).
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) not to enact a national emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 and instead allow industries to develop specific best practices suited to their particular situations.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)
ARTBA discussed an issue pertaining to architecture and engineering firms having to credit back expenses paid for with Paycheck Protection Program loan funds if they were working on a federal contract.
ARTBA supported the Council on Environmental Quality's efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
ARTBA opposed a decision by the Federal Communications Commission's acceptance of Ligado Networks, LLC's application to provide 5G services nationwide. ARTBA also filed a petition for reconsideration of the decision with the FCC. ARTBA urged support for provisions in H.R. 6395, "the William (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021" relating to the Ligado order.
ARTBA urged the United States Department of Transportation to repeal the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices' ban on patented and proprietary products.
ARTBA opposed amendment 72 to Division C of H.R. 7608, the "State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2021." The amendment would have blocked implementation of recently executed reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
ARTBA supported S. 4117, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA supported a technical amendment to S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" (CARES) Act addressing the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans allowing borrowers to deduct the same expenses that qualified them for loan forgiveness. ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
ARTBA opposed a decision by the Federal Communications Commission's acceptance of Ligado Networks, LLC's application to provide 5G services nationwide. ARTBA also filed a petition for reconsideration of the decision with the FCC.
ARTBA supported the Council on Environmental Quality's efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported the "America's Transportation Infrastructure Act" (ATIA) in the Senate. ARTBA signed a coalition letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to allow floor time for the consideration of ATIA by the full senate. ARTBA urged the Trump administration to issue guidance to clarify essential infrastructure and essential businesses and services. Specifically, ARTBA encouraged the federal government to recommend exemptions for essential infrastructure that allows individuals to leave their residence to provide any services or perform any work necessary to the operations and maintenance of essential infrastructure, including, but not limited to, public works construction, airport operations, roads and highways, and public transportation
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged support for the FY 2019 appropriations package considered in the Senate, with a particular focus on the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development spending bill. ARTBA expressed support for a measure aimed at stabilizing the Highway Trust Fund in the Senate budget proposal.
ARTBA actively supported the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA thanked the Senate Environment and Public Works COmmittee for advancing S. 747, the Diesel EMissions Reduction Act of 2019. The legislation provides federal financial support to states and localities for retrofitting and replacing older diesel engines.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any legislative agreement or as a stand-along measure. ARTBA urged the Senate to block a $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds included in S. 2520, the Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 ARTBA urged the Senate to support the following amendments to S. 2520: Barrasso Amendment 1034 (repeal the aforementioned $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020), Feinstein Amendment 1015 (protecting funding already obligated for California high-speed rail projects from being used for any other purpose), McSally-Jones Amendment 1152 (preventing the aforementioned $1.2 billion cut to transit formula funds), and Crapo Amendment 1104 (allowing the use of federal highway funds on products helping to deter wrong-way intrusions and collisions). ARTBA urged the Senate to oppose the following amendments to S. 2520: Lee Amendments 1165 and 1195 (limiting obligations for highway and transit programs to estimated Highway Trust Fund tax receipts).
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
ARTBA actively supported the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported the "America's Transportation Infrastructure Act" in the Senate.
ARTBA sent two letters to the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration concerning energy companies (specifically CenturyLink and Consumer Energy) delaying and not answering "locate ticket" meetings with excavation contractors, causing delays to transportation improvement projects.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any budget agreement. ARTBA supported language in Section 192 of the House Transuportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 preventing the Admiistration from re-allocating funds dedicated to the California high-speed rail program. ARTBA opposed amendments 229 and 237 to the House THUD Appropriations bill. Amendment 229 would repeal a clarification of current law that any loan repaid with non-federal dollars under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) program count towards the local share of a project's cost. Amendment 237 would amount to a $1.2 billion cut to federal transit funding for FY 2020.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA pledged support for the H.R. 1508 The Move America/Rebuild America Act of 2019. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the Senate to support the House amendment to S. 3012, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers' civil works projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives and the Senate preserve the language of section 630 of the House Financial Services and General Government apprpriations bill defunding the Federal Election Commission's enforcement of the prior approval requirement for corporate member trade association political action committees.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica. Urged the President to rescind Executive Order 13502 and replace it with Executive orders 13202 and 13208. This would prevent project labor agreements from being required on federal or federally assisted construction contracts.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Commended the Department of Transportation's withdrawal of a pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects and a proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
Supported the draft application of the California High Speed Rail Authority and California State Transportation Agency to the Federal Railroad Administration to assume federal environmental responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA supported a provision in H.R. 3353/S. 1665, the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act allowing airports to increase their Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). ARTBA also supported a provision in the same legislation increasing Airport Improvement Program investment. ARTBA also opposed efforts to remove the PFC increase from the legislation. ARTBA supported Amendment #35 to H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 which would have delayed the implementation of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ARTBA also supported Amendment #44 to the same legislation which would have prohibited funds from being used to implement the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA)final rule on exposure to crystalline silica.
Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Objected to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Objected to DOT proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
ARTBA urged the senate to pass the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery"
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged the House of Representatives and Senate to pass a FY2017 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
ARTBA urged the House of Representatives to make the Regulatory Accountability Act a priority for the next Congress. The legislation, if passed, would greatly increase oversight of regulatory agencies by increasing public participation and legal oversight during the development of expensive regulations.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
Urged members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate to pass legislation reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged opposition of Amendment 3485, attempting to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
Urged members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate to pass legislation reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Urged members of the Senate in a March 15 letter to oppose any amendments to expand the DBE program to include projects supported by Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue in S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and the "Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act" in the House of Representatives. Urged its passage in both chambers of the resulting "Fixing America's Surface Transportation" Act. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA actively supported passage of H.R. 22, the "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy" Act in the Senate and urged the House of Representatives to pass similar legislation. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. ARTBA offered support for reforms to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015.
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects.
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act. Urged passage of language in H.R. 4293 and H.R. 5171 placing a hold on efforts of the agencies to move forward with regulations expanding Clean Water Act jurisdiction.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act. Urged passage of H.R. 5078, the "Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act" in the House of Representatives and Senate action on the same.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
ARTBA and industry colleagues expressed support for H.R. 2542, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 in a July 30th letter to all House members.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Expressed support for H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act in a July 24 letter to the House of Representatives.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisidional authority under the Clean Water Act.
ARTBA and industry colleagues expressed support for H.R. 2542, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 in a July 30th letter to all House members.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Expressed support for H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act in congressional briefing and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, and S. 3512, the "Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act."
ARTBA urged President Obama in an April 16 letter to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline project that would transport oil from Canada to Texas. ARTBA stressed the potential for creating much-needed jobs in the transportation construction sector. ARTBA and 17 other associations sent an April 17 letter to Secretary of State John Kerry supporting a recent draft environmental impact statement which found the project would have both minimal environmental effects and significant economic benefits.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House. Wrote, as part of the Waters Advocacy Coalition to the U.S. EPA & Army Corps of Engineers Feb. 12 urging the agencies to refrain from enacting guidance which could extend federal wetlands jurisdiction to cover roadside ditches.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Supported H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, and S. 3512, the "Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act."
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Supported H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, and S. 3512, the "Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act."
ARTBA, along with 16 other trade associations, urged President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton December 13 to approve the permit application for the construction of a new international trade crossing between Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ontario.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Supported H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, and S. 3512, the "Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act."
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Supported H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, and S. 3512, the "Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act."
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Met with Small Business Administration staff on this issue. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Supported H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. Supported similar language included in H.R. 7, the House short-term transportation extension measure.
Supported H.R. 4281, a 90-day extension of the surface transportation programs through June 30 to avoid a shutdown of the federal surface transportation program and to provide Congress additional time to continue work on a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Met with Small Business Administration staff on this issue. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and encouraged similar legislation be introduced in the House.
Provided specific recommendations to chairmen of House Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations Committees on imminent EPA regulations of stormwater runoff. Urged committees to investigate regulations.
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs. Specifically supported moving forward in Senate with S. 1813, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (no legislation introduced in House). Recommendations include increasing investment, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Met with Small Business Administration staff on this issue.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands.
Provided specific recommendations to Chairmen of House Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Appropriations Committees on imminent EPA regulations of stormwater runoff. Urged committees to investigate regulations.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands.
Made specific recommendations to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regarding the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, environmental permitting, stormwater regulations, and coal ash classification.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Testified to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on regulatory efforts to possibly tighten the standards for particulate matter (PM) or soot, ozone and NOX. Noted many counties are in the midst of implementing plans to comply with current PM standards and that "moving the goalposts in the middle of the game" would cause many counties to fall into non-attainment status, thereby risking federal highway funds. Also strongly objected to the use of "hot-spot" project level conformity analysis.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act, H.R. 5088, the America's Committment to Clean Water Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act, H.R. 5088, the America's Committment to Clean Water Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Met with Senate staff to discuss linked fee revenue element of Kerry-Lieberman climate change proposal, the American Power Act. Advocated for any transportation-related fees resulting from climate change legislation to be deposited in the Highway Trust Fund to support more infrastructure investments with public health and environmental benefits.
H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act, H.R. 5088, the America's Committment to Clean Water Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Met with Congressional Staff to discuss provisions of H.R. 1329, the Clean, Low-Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency Act (CLEAN-TEA). Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Met with Congressional staff to discuss provisions of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (originally H.R. 2454, later H.R. 2998) and S.1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation investments.
H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Met with Congressional staff to discuss provisions of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, S. 1733. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (no House legislation introduced). Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Met with Congressional staff to discuss provisions of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (originally H.R. 2454, later H.R. 2998). Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Met with Congressional staff to discuss provisions of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Provided recommnedations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Association signed a coalition letter urging postponement of further action on H.R. 21 (Oceans-21)
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects. Submitted testimony to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Association signed a coalition letter urging postponement of further action on H.R. 21 (Oceans-21)
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raiing the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
* H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2008). Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. House Report 110-497(Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2008). Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. House Report 110-497(Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2008). Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment.
Urged Congress and the Administration to ensure the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund (no legislation introduced). Supported passage of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment in the reauthorizatin of the federal aviation programs, S. 1300 and H.R. 2881. Supported S.775 to creat a national infrastructure commission.
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
-Clean Air Act; spoke with congressional staff and members on transportation conformity issues relating to the Clean Air Act, specifically on reform and impact of proposed particulate matter standards.
-S.728 & H.R. 346; Water Resources Development Act of 2005; on provisions increasing waterway infrastructure investment.
-H. Con. Res. 376, Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, Title 1, on all provisions relating to full funding of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs. -H.R. 4890, Legislative Line Item Veto Act, sought to secure protection of transportation funding guarentees set in the 2005 2005 federal highway and transit law, H.R. 3, SAFETEA-LU. -H.R. 5576; Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judicary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; Title 1; all provisions relating to full funding of the federal highway, transit and aviation programs.
-Workforce Development -Hours of Service Rules -Small Business Health Plans
-SAFETEA-LU Implementation -Rail Infrastructure -Water Resources Development Act
-Federal Motor Fuels Excise Tax -Innovative Financing of Transportation Projects -Estate Tax Reform -Government Contract Withholding Reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA outlined our priorities for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). ARTBA recommended nominees for an IIJA working group tasked with conducting a study on access to covered resources for infrastructure projects. ARTBA urged the Office of Management and Budget to solicit public input before issuing guidance related to the Buy America provisions in the IIJA.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA thanked legislators and the Biden administration for the passage of the IIJA. ARTBA asked the Department of the Treasury to clarify that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be used by state and local governments to mitigate the impacts of supply chain issues. ARTBA supported passage of S. 3011 and H.R. 5735, the "State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act" allowing COVID-19 relief funds to be used for infrastructure projects.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider several issues which would impact the transportation construction industry as they promulgate an emergency temporary standard (ETS) concerning COVID vaccinations for private employers with 100 or more employees. These issues included concerns about recordkeeping, treatment of subcontractors, impacts on the transportation construction workforce and costs associated with the ETS.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA sent multiple letters of support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the U.S. Senate. ARTBA advocated for an amendment to the IIJA updating the Highway Cost Allocation Study. ARTBA advocated for an amendment to the IIJA providing states and localities flexibility in using American Rescue Plan funds. ARTBA advocated for an amendment to the IIJA to correct an issue clarifying the use of Paycheck Protection Program funds by architecture and engineering firms.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA urged Congress to make a comprehensive national vehicle miles travelled implementation program part of any surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to authorize $200 billion in highway and bridge stimulus in 2022 to be obligated through 2026. ARTBA supported passage of S. 1931, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation. ARTBA commended the introduction of H.R. 3341, the Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology and Efficient Review Act (Starter 2.0). ARTBA supported the passage of H.R. 3684, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America" Act (INVEST Act). ARTBA also supported and opposed multiple amendments to the legislation.
Urged support for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and opposed expanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority to include roadside ditches.
ARTBA supported the modernization of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA discussed an issue pertaining to architecture and engineering firms having to credit back expenses paid for with Paycheck Protection Program loan funds if they were working on a federal contract.
ARTBA urged the Federal Highway Administration to repeal the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device's ban on patented and proprietary products.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged the Federal Highway Administration to repeal the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device's ban on patented and proprietary products.
ARTBA urged the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) not to enact a national emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 and instead allow industries to develop specific best practices suited to their particular situations. ARTBA urged opposition to H.R. 482, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Issues of concern include the legal and regulatory limitations on the abilities of prime contractors to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid projects.
ARTBA met with members of Congress and Biden Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for inclusion in surface transportation program reauthorization legislation. ARTBA also signed a coalition letter to House and Senate staff outlining priorities for surface transportation legislation. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed Amendments 255 and 450 to S. Con. Res. 5, on the basis that they would have constrained discussion on addressing the nation's infrastructure needs. ARTBA urged the Department of the Treasury to specify that transportation infrastructure was eligible for relief and capital assistance funds authorized by H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
ARTBA urged the Federal Communications Commission to stay its order allowing Ligado Networks, LLC to provide 5G services nationwide.
ARTBA asked for a meeting with U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Labor officials to discuss ways to clarify and address the growing problem of work zone fatalities.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA expressed concerns regarding H.R. 3884, the "Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement" (MORE) Act. Specifically, ARTBA asked Representatives to consider the impacts of marijuana legalization on worksite safety and the ability of employers to properly drug test their employees.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA urged House and Senate Leaders to allow the use of federal funding to implement automated enforcement, if permitted by a state, in work zones.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts.
ARTBA supported S. 4117 and H.R. 7777, the "Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act." ARTBA urged Congress to expand eligibility for businesses to participate in a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged Congress to clarify that PPP loans are fully tax deductible and that business expenses paid for with PPP loan proceeds are also deductible. ARTBA expressed concern over the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) Loan Necessity Questionnaire. Specifically, ARTBA noted the form does not give transportation construction firms adequate opportunity to explain how their businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. ARTBA urged SBA to issue further guidance on the for and also suspend its use.
ARTBA urged Senators to include supplemental transportation resources in the FY 2021 appropriations process. ARTBA urged completion of a final FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations law before Dec. 11.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA supported the Council on Environmental Quality's efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). ARTBA supported Passage of H.R. 8333, the "Building U.S. Infrastructure through Limited Delays & Efficient Reviews" Act. ARTBA supported passage of S. 4589, the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020. ARTBA advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Allen Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act. Specifically, the association expressed concern about the potential effects of an incorrect definition of what constitutes asbestos on aggregate products, an ingredient in the production of concrete and asphalt, among other common uses throughout society.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA urged House and Senate Leaders to allow the use of federal funding to implement automated enforcement, if permitted by a state, in work zones.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA opposed a decision by the Federal Communications Commission's acceptance of Ligado Networks, LLC's application to provide 5G services nationwide. ARTBA also filed a petition for reconsideration of the decision with the FCC.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to express support for an extension of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reauthorization law. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported $37 billion in direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA opposed any efforts to temporarily suspend or permanently repeal a dedicated user fee that generates revenue to support surface transportation improvements as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA discussed the issue of how best to ensure patented and proprietary products are allowed to compete in the marketplace in light of the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff.
ARTBA urged congress to clarify that business expenses related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program are tax-deductible. ARTBA urged congress to increase the amount of Paycheck Protection Program funds which could be used for non-payroll expenses. ARTBA urged Congress to extend the eight-week duration of Paycheck Protection Program loans. ARTBA urged congress to extend the Paycheck Protection Program's "safe harbor" provision for rehiring workers. ARTBA asked OMB to clarify that Paycheck Protection Funds spent on federal contracting work do not need to be credited back to the contracting agency. ARTBA supported H.R. 7010, the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act."
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA urged Congress to make reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program a central part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA also supported direct aid to state departments of transportation as part of COVID-19 recovery efforts. ARTBA supported the inclusion of direct financial assistance for state highway programs in H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Energy Solutions" (HEROES) Act. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported H.R. 2, the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act" (INVEST Act). ARTBA also urged support and opposition for various specific amendments to the act. ARTBA supported H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA expressed concern about the impact of the "Safe, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient" Vehicles Rule on the ability of states to meet federal goals under the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA opposed changes to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting structure proposed in H.R. 1497, the "Water Quality and Jobs Creation Act of 2019."
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA requested further clarification from OSHA regarding the application of OSHA's Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records rule to certain employer-conducted COVID-19 health screenings.
ARTBA supported the Council on Environmental Quality's efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
ARTBA urged House and Senate Leaders to allow the use of federal funding to implement automated enforcement, if permitted by a state, in work zones.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged House and Senate Leaders to allow the use of federal funding to implement automated enforcement, if permitted by a state, in work zones.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA urged OSHA to clarify requirements concerning workplace reporting of COVID-19. ARTBA expressed concern over the impact of expanded sick leave and Family Medical Leave Act provisions in H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on small and disadvantaged businesses.
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
ARTBA discussed the issue of how best to ensure patented and proprietary products are allowed to compete in the marketplace in light of the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA expressed concern about the impact of the "Safe, Affordable, Fuel-Efficient" Vehicles Rule on the ability of states to meet federal goals under the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1497, the Water QUality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019.
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1508, the Fair and Open Competition Act, which would prohibit the use of mandatory project labor agreements.
ARTBA actively supported the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff. ARTBA sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao March 1 expressing support for the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any budget agreement. ARTBA supported language in Section 192 of the House Transuportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 preventing the Admiistration from re-allocating funds dedicated to the California high-speed rail program. ARTBA opposed amendments 229 and 237 to the House THUD Appropriations bill. Amendment 229 would repeal a clarification of current law that any loan repaid with non-federal dollars under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) program count towards the local share of a project's cost. Amendment 237 would amount to a $1.2 billion cut to federal transit funding for FY 2020.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects.
ARTBA sent two letters to the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration concerning energy companies (specifically CenturyLink and Consumer Energy) delaying and not answering "locate ticket" meetings with excavation contractors, causing delays to transportation improvement projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program. ARTBA expressed support for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program as part of a coalition letter to Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
ARTBA actively supported the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff.
ARTBA urged House and Senate Leaders to allow the use of federal funding to implement automated enforcement, if permitted by a state, in work zones.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program. ARTBA, through both individual and coalition letters, supported the "America's Transportation Infrastructure Act" (ATIA)in the Senate. ARTBA signed a coalition letter urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to allow floor time for the consideration of ATIA by the full senate.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA urged the Council on Environmental Quality to issue updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA expressed concerns with H.R. 3668, the "Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2019."
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged Congress to repeal the recission of $7.6 billion in Federal highway contract authority scheduled for July of 2020 as part of any budget agreement. ARTBA supported language in Section 192 of the House Transuportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for FY2020 preventing the Admiistration from re-allocating funds dedicated to the California high-speed rail program.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged EPA and Congress to make fundamental changes to the Clean Air Act's transportation conformity program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects.
ARTBA actively supported the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss priorities for reauthorization of the surface transportation program.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA thanked the Senate Environment and Public Works COmmittee for advancing S. 747, the Diesel EMissions Reduction Act of 2019. The legislation provides federal financial support to states and localities for retrofitting and replacing older diesel engines.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged President Trump to overturn Executive Order 13502 requiring project labor agreements on federal-aid construction projects. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1508, the Fair and Open Competition Act, which would prohibit the use of mandatory project labor agreements.
ARTBA expressed support for exempting transportation construction industry workers from federal hours of service regulations to Administration officials and House and Senate staff.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged support for the FY 2019 appropriations package considered in the Senate, with a particular focus on the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development spending bill. ARTBA expressed support for a measure aimed at stabilizing the Highway Trust Fund in the Senate budget proposal.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1497, the Water QUality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019.
ARTBA actively supported the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411, the patented and proprietary products rule" with administration officials as well as House and Senate staff. ARTBA sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao March 1 expressing support for the repeal of 23 CFR 635.411.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA staff met with House and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration staff to discuss legislative reforms to the federal Hours of Service regulations. ARTBA maintains that transportation construction professionals should be exempt from the Hours of Service rules.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. ARTBA signed on to a coalition letter urging the Great Lakes & Ohio River Division and Huntington District of the Corps to reconsider their recently enacted Stream and Wtland Valuation Metric.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged completion of the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) Act in the House and Senate.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to alert them to a petition ARTBA filed with the Federal Highway Administration requesting the withdrawal of 23 CFR 635.411, the "patented and proprietary products rule." The rule prohibits state contracting agencies from using federal funds to acquire patented or proprietary materials, products, or services, except under certain limited circumstances. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss repeal of CFR 635.411. ARTBA also met with Senate staff to discuss CFR 635.411 in the context of the "Innovative Materials for Americas Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2018
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA staff met with House and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration staff to discuss legislative reforms to the federal Hours of Service regulations. ARTBA maintains that transportation construction professionals should be exempt from the Hours of Service rules.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. ARTBA signed on to a coalition letter urging the Great Lakes & Ohio River Division and Huntington District of the Corps to reconsider their recently enacted Stream and Wtland Valuation Metric.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to alert them to a petition ARTBA filed with the Federal Highway Administration requesting the withdrawal of 23 CFR 635.411, the "patented and proprietary products rule." The rule prohibits state contracting agencies from using federal funds to acquire patented or proprietary materials, products, or services, except under certain limited circumstances. ARTBA met with House and Senate staff to discuss repeal of CFR 635.411. ARTBA also met with Senate staff to discuss CFR 635.411 in the context of the "Innovative Materials for Americas Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2018
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA urged completion of the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) Act in the House and Senate.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act plus additional supplemental infrastructure investments pursuant to the 2017 two-year budget deal. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. ARTBA signed on to a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee supporting S. 3303, "the Wter QUality Certification Improvement Act of 2018." The legislation aims to clarify permitting obligations under the Clean Water Act.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to alert them to a petition ARTBA filed with the Federal Highway Administration requesting the withdrawal of 23 CFR 635.411, the "patented and proprietary products rule." The rule prohibits state contracting agencies from using federal funds to acquire patented or proprietary materials, products, or services, except under certain limited circumstances.
ARTBA sent a letter to Senator Barrasso (R-Wyo) thanking him for introducing the "Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018." ARTBA staff also attended a meeting with Senate Environment and Public Works Committee staff to discuss the proposed legislation. The meeting contained representatives from multiple sectors (transportation, energy, and environment).
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives to support the House amendment to S. 3021, the "America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018," providing investment for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' civil works projects. ARTBA staff participated in a panel discussion on the future of the national transportation system at a FHWA senior leadership meeting.
ARTBA staff met with House staff to discuss legislative reforms to the federal Hours of Service regulations. ARTBA maintains that transportation construction professionals should be exempt from the Hours of Service rules.
Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica. Urged the President to rescind Executive Order 13502 and replace it with Executive orders 13202 and 13208. This would prevent project labor agreements from being required on federal or federally assisted construction contracts.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica. Urged the President to rescind Executive Order 13502 and replace it with Executive orders 13202 and 13208. This would prevent project labor agreements from being required on federal or federally assisted construction contracts.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA commended U.S. DOT for withdrawing a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to alert them to a petition ARTBA filed with the Federal Highway Administration requesting the withdrawal of 23 CFR 635.411, the "patented and proprietary products rule." The rule prohibits state contracting agencies from using federal funds to acquire patented or proprietary materials, products, or services, except under certain limited circumstances.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. ARTBA thanked Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex) for introducing three pieces of legislation (S. 2586, S. 2587, and S. 2588) aimed at increasing the delegation of environmental regulatory programs to the state level. ARTBA urged members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the Prior Approval Reform Act. The bill would repeal the Federal Election Commission's pripr approval requirement from corporate member trade association political action committees.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to alert them to a petition ARTBA filed with the Federal Highway Administration requesting the withdrawal of 23 CFR 635.411, the "patented and proprietary products rule." The rule prohibits state contracting agencies from using federal funds to acquire patented or proprietary materials, products, or services, except under certain limited circumstances.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress and Trump Administration officials to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule.
ARTBA met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Commended the Department of Transportation's withdrawal of a pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects and a proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica.
Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery" Met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities. Urged the House and Senate to preserve language in Section 630 of the House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill (one of the eight spending bills in H.R. 3354)defunding enforcement of the Federal Election Commission's "prior approval" requirement for trade association Political Action Committees. Supported H.R. 2101, the "Prior Approval Reform Act" which would repeal the Federal Election Commission's "prior approval" requirement for trade association Political Action Committees.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. Expressed support for H.R. 3117/S.1512, the "Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act" (THERA) which would prohibit the "social cost of carbon," "social cost of methane," and :social cost of nitrous oxide" from being used in future agency rulemakings.
Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery" Met with Department of Transportation officials to discuss regulatory reform priorities.
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Objected to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Objected to DOT proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARTBA staff met with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged the House of Representatives and Senate to pass a FY2017 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to fund the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. ARTBA objected to the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking requirement in a MAP-21 performance measure aimed at freight movement and the congestion mitigation air quality program.
Sent members of Congress and Administration officials a document outlining ARTBA's priorities for regulatory reform entitled "Ripe for Reform: Federal Regulatory Issues Impacting Transportation Project Delivery" Urged passage of H.R. 33/S. 584, the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act," which would require greater consideration of regulatory impacts on small businesses. Asked members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 2101, the "Prior Approval Reform Act." The legislation would repeal prior approval requirements for trade association political action committees.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order directing the withdrawal of the 2015 "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule. Urged Congressional opposition to the EPA's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA urged appropriators to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Discussed several larger DBE program issues, including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. Objected to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects. Objected to DOT proposed rule removing barrier to geographic-based hiring prferences.
ARTBA urged the House and Senate to pass a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to invalidate the prior administration's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regulation overturning the Volks rule concerning the statute of limitations for recordkeeping violations. Urged the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration to extend the deadline for construction industry compliance with the new standard for exposure to crystalline silica. Urged passage of S.622/H.R. 1552, the "Fair and Open Competition Act" which would remove the requirement for mandatory project labor agreements on federal and federal-aid projects.
ARTBA urged appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies Urged Congressional opposition to the EPA's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA expressed support for the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, specifically singled out funding for harbor maintenance programs as a priority. ARTBA met with the Office of Management and Budget to express concerns over the inclusion of a greenhouse gas tracking component in the latest performance measure issued by the Federal Highway Administration pursuant to the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" (MAP-21) surface transportation reauthorization law. ARTBA expressed support for the following pieces of legislation aimed at increasing opportunities for public private partnerships: H.R. 5361/S. 3177 (the Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2016), H.R. 499/S.2606 (the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016) and H.R. 6085 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds.)
ARTBA expressed concerns over the Obama Administrations decisions regarding the Dakota Access pipeline project. In a letter to the Secretaries of the Interior and the United States Army as well as the Attorney General of the United States, the groups questioned the federal governments decision to cease construction on the Dakota Access pipeline project.
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA supported an amendment to H.R. 5485, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017" repealing prior approval requirements for trade association political action committees. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 3438, the "Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists" (REVIEW) Act of 2016. The legislation is aimed at ensuring new regulations will pass legal challenges before they are implemented.
ARTBA supported passage of S. 2693, the "EEOC Reform Act" requiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to gather more information before implementing newly proposed salary disclosure requirements. ARTBA additionally supported language identical to that of S. 2693 as an amendment to H.R. 2578, the "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017."
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act. Urged passage of H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Improvement Act" of 2016, which would allow for more flexibility in meeting federal Clean Air Act standards.
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act to include all U.S. water bodies. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act. Urged passage of H.R. 4775, the "Ozone Standards Improvement Act" of 2016, which would allow for more flexibility in meeting federal Clean Air Act standards.
ARTBA supported passage of S. 2693, the "EEOC Reform Act" requiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to gather more information before implementing newly proposed salary disclosure requirements. ARTBA additionally supported language identical to that of S. 2693 as an amendment to H.R. 2578, the "Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017."
ARTBA supported an amendment to H.R. 5485, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017" repealing prior approval requirements for trade association political action committies
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring would not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in S. 2844, the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017. ARTBA supported passage of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. ARTBA supported amendment 3562 to H.R. 636 creating an infrastructure financing authority. ARTBA urged Congress to increase the Private Activity Bond volume cap. ARTBA urged the Senate to pass S. 2848, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2016."
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
Urged members of the United States House of Representatives to support H.R. 712, the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act." The measure contained a number of regulatory reforms aimed at increasing transparency around new regulations and agency settlements.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss myriad federal transportation issues, including the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the United States Army Corps of Engineers navigation program for FY 2017.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study demonstrating the safety benefits of the restart provisions of the agency's "Hours of Service" regulations before those provisions can be enacted.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act. Supported passage of S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act" which would have repealed the EPA/Corps "Waters of the United States" rule. Urged Congress to find a solution to the "Waters of the United States" issue after S. 1140 failed to reach the necessary vote threshold for cloture. Urged Congressional opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act. Urged opposition to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to tighten federal ozone standards under the Clean Air Act.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition.
ARTBA staff and members met with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The group discussed several larger DBE program issues including the legal and regulatory limitations on prime contractors' abilities to help grow DBE capacity as well as the disparity between the pool of certified DBE firms and those actually able to participate as subcontractors on federal-aid highway projects. ARTBA staff and members also met with DOT officials to discuss DOT's recently proposed pilot program regarding geographic-based hiring on federal transportation construction projects.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
ARTBA urged support for S. 280, the "Federal Permitting Improvement Act." The measure is aimed at reforming the federal permitting process for construction projects.
Urged opposition to expanding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act. ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1732, the "Regulatory Integrity Protection Act" and S. 1140, the "Federal Water Quality Protection Act." Both measures would require EPA and the Corps to withdraw their "Waters of the United States" regulation.
ARTBA urges support for S. 697, the "Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act" and H.R. 2576, the "TSCA Modernization Act of 2015." Both measures would make significant reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regarding the regulation and registration of chemical substances used in commerce.
ARTBA urged support for H.R. 1927, the "Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015." The legislation would curb overbroad class-action litigation and require class members to show actual harm prior to litigating.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA urged Appropriators to support Section 132 of the 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. This language would enact ARTBA-supported modifications to federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules for drivers. ARTBA urged Senate Appropriators to fully fund the President's 2016 budget request for the "Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery" (TIGER) program. ARTBA supported language in the House and Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills which would have ensured a DOT pilot program aimed at local hiring did not unduly restrict competition.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged United States Environmental Protection Agency officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects.
ARTBA urged Appropriators to provide the full amount for federal transportation programs authorized in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. ARTBA objected to provisions in the White Houses FY 2016 budget proposal that seek to end the long-standing tax exempt status of municipal bond interest. The long-standing tax exemption has used effectively to finance significant portions of the nations infrastructure.
ARTBA urged all members of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 and members of the House Judiciary Committee to pass H.R. 348, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015. Both measures are aimed at reforming the regulatory approval process for construction projects.
ARTBA staff continued meeting with members of Congress to discuss Myriad federal transportation issues, including the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act within the term of the current Congress and the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund ARTBA wrote to congressional leaders urging passage of H.R. 3 and S.1, legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. ARTBA urged members of the House and Senate to fully fund the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Transportation Project Capitol Funding, Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels, Mobile Machinery, Environmental Review/Transportation Projects, Contractor Liability Issues, 3% Withholding, Transportation Approriations and Budget Issues, Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill, Highway Trust Fund Solvency, Transportation Project Delivery, Transportation Funding
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional authority under the Clean Water Act
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials not to regulate coal ash as a "hazardous" waste, which could make concrete more costly and less durable, thus increasing costs and the environmental impact of vital transportation improvement projects. Expressed support for H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act in a July 24 letter to the House of Representatives.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA, along with 16 other trade associations, urged President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton December 13 to approve the permit application for the construction of a new international trade crossing between Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ontario.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA, along with 16 other trade associations, urged President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton December 13 to approve the permit application for the construction of a new international trade crossing between Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ontario.
Met November 30 with officials from U.S. Department of Transportation to discuss the implementation of H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Major topics covered were the new law's freight, performance process, and environmental streamlining process.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Urged opposition to expanding the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Supported S. 2245, the "Preserve the Waters of the United States Act," and similarly named H.R. 4965 in the House.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Met November 30 with officials from U.S. Department of Transportation to discuss the implementation of H.R. 4348, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Major topics covered were the new law's freight, performance process, and environmental streamlining process.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
ARTBA 2012 Chairman Paul Yarossi told members of a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee July 19 regulatory inefficiencies and investment cuts enacted in MAP-21 could undermine the act's significant policy reforms. Specifically, Yarossi provided recommendations on hours of service regulations, the EPA's proposed expansion of the federal Clean Water Act and the potential designation of coal ash as a hazardous material, all of which could delay or inflate the cost of transportation improvements.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Supported Federal Transit Administration proposal aimed at shortening the review and approval process for public transportation capital projects by, among other things, creating 10 new classes of categorical exclusions during the environmental review process.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Made specific recommendations to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regarding the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, environmental permitting, stormwater regulations, and coal ash classification.
Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Vice President of the U.S.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
Transportation Project Capital Funding Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels Mobile Machinery Environmental Review/Transportation Projects Contractor Liability Issues 3% Withholding FY'09 Transportation Approps. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Highway Trust Fund Solvency FY'09 Budget Resolution Clean Water Act Economic Stimulus Package
* Urged Congress to override President Bush's veto of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act. Supported S. 775 to create a national infrastructure commission. Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportaiton programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program, and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects. Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportaiton programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program, and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300.
* H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to provide increased resources to upgrade structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges. S. 2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009. S. 2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009.
H.R. 2421 the Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.(no legislation)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirment that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committees to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300.
* H.J. Res. 20, the FY 2007 joint funding resolution. Urged Congress and the Administration to fully-fund the federal highway, transit and aviation programs, as opposed to continuing funding at the FY 2006 level. H.R. 3074 and S. 1789, the FY 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. Urged Congress to fully fund the federal highway and transit programs at authorized levels and increase Airport Improvement Program investment.
S. 1348, the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007. Supported comprehensive immigration reform and opposed efforts to debar contractors for inadvertant paperwork violations.
Highway Trust Fund solvency (no legislation introduced to date). Urged Congress and the Administration to enact proposals that would generate revenue for the Highway Trust Fund to support investment commitments made in the 2005 federal highway and transit reauthorization bill, SAFETEA-LU. Testified before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the subject.
H.R. 2421, the Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Urged opposition to EPA proposal to tighten federal air quality standard for ozone.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
-H.R. 5576; Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; Title 1; on full funding of the federal highway program.
-H.R. 3683; Gas Tax Relief Act of 2005; opposed suspending federal motor fuels taxes. -H.R. 5638; Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006; on provision repealing the estate tax permanently. -Support efforts to ensure financial solvency of Highway Trust Fund.
-S. 2611; Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006; on temporary guestworker program, pathway to citizenship for undocumented workers, and increased border security. -S. 1955; Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act; provisions relating to small business health plans. -H.R. 4437; The Border Protection and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005; provisions relating to border security only approach to immigration policy reform.
-H.R. 3683; Gas Tax Relief Act of 2005; opposed suspending federal motor fuels taxes.
-Worked with House Resources Committee's "Task Force on Improving the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)" through on-going discussions with committee staff. -H.R. 3824; Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act; on elimination of "critical habitat" provisions in the Endangered Species Act.
-H.R. 5576; Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; Title 1; all provisions relating to full funding of the aviation programs, especially the Airport Improvement Program.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
-National Environmental Policy Act Reform -Endangered Species Act Reform
-Airport Improvement Program -Aviation Trust Fund
-Clean Air Act - transportation conformity -Clean Water Act - wetlands -Clean Air Act - off-road emissions
-Tax Treatment of Motor Fuels -Federal Motor Fuels Excise Tax -Alternative Fuels/Vehicles
-SAFETEA-LU Implementation -FY '07 Transportation Appropriations -Work Zone Safety -Environmental Review for Highway Projects & Clean Air Conformity
-FY '07 Budget -FY '07 Transportation Appropriations -Highway Trust Fund and Aviation Trust Fund Issues -Legislative Line Item Veto
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of