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99 CIS S 18144

TITLE: Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2000

CIS-NO: 99-S181-44
SOURCE: Committee on Appropriations. Senate
DOC-TYPE: Hearing Retrieve the full text of testimony
DOC-NO: S. Hrg. 106-221
DATE: Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 10, 23, 25, 1999
LENGTH: iii+807+vii p. il. Index. Corrected print.
CONG-SESS: 106-1
ITEM-NO: 1033; 1033-A
SUDOC: Y4.AP6/2:S.HRG.106-221/CORR
CIS DOCUMENT ON DEMAND: 1-800-227-2477 (Full Text Reproductions)
INCLUDED IN LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF: P.L. 106-69

SUMMARY:
Hearings before the Subcom on Transportation Appropriations to consider FY2000 budget requests for DOT and related agencies.

Also examines DOT management issues.

Includes written replies to Committee questions by Administration witnesses who did not present oral testimony regarding the following:
   a. Amtrak Reform Council (p. 367-373).
   b. Federal Railroad Administration (p. 374-473).
   c. Federal Transit Administration (p. 474-568).
   d. NHTSA (p. 568-598).
   e. Research and Special Programs Administration (p. 598-657).
   f. Surface Transportation Board (p. 657-691).

H.R. 2084 and S. 1143, cited on cover, are not discussed.

Supplementary material (p. 693-807) includes submitted statements.

Includes a subject index (p. v-vii).

CONTENT-NOTATION: Approp, FY2000

BILLS: 106 H.R. 2084; 106 S. 1143

DESCRIPTORS:
   SUBCOM ON TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS. SENATE; FEDERAL AID TO TRANSPORTATION; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION; AMTRAK REFORM COUNCIL; FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION; FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION; RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

99-S181-44 TESTIMONY NO: 1     Feb. 25, 1999 p. 1-105

WITNESSES (and witness notations):
   ANDERSON, JOHN H., JR. (Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division, GAO)
   MEAD, KENNETH M. (Inspector General, DOT)
   BASSO, PETER J. (Assistant Secretary, Budget and Programs, DOT)

STATEMENTS AND DISCUSSION:
   Overview of DOT management challenges and reform needs, with recommendations; details on FAA management issues; review of DOT management improvement initiatives; specifics of various DOT transportation improvement and safety programs.

INSERTIONS:
   a. GAO, "Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Transportation" Jan. 1, 1999 (p. 20-37).
   b. DOT Office of the Inspector General, DOT management issues, synopsis and briefing papers, with bibliography (p. 37-62).

CONTENT NOTATION:
   DOT mgmt issues

TESTIMONY DESCRIPTORS:
   GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE; OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, DOT; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY; TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY; BIBLIOGRAPHIES

99-S181-44 TESTIMONY NO: 2     Mar. 4, 1999 p. 107-160

WITNESSES (and witness notations):
   SLATER, RODNEY E. (Secretary, DOT)

BUDGET EXPLANATION: DOT overall FY2000 request.

CONTENT NOTATION:
   DOT programs, FY2000 approp

99-S181-44 TESTIMONY NO: 3     Mar. 10, 1999 p. 161-247

WITNESSES (and witness notations):
   THOMPSON, TOMMY G. (Governor, Wisconsin; Chair, Amtrak Reform Board)
   WARRINGTON, GEORGE D. (President, National Railroad Passenger Corp. (Amtrak))
   MEAD, KENNETH M. (Inspector General, DOT)

STATEMENTS AND DISCUSSION:
   Merits of Administration FY2000 request for Amtrak programs; views on Amtrak financial condition and outlook; perspectives on Amtrak management reform issues.

CONTENT NOTATION:
   Amtrak programs, FY2000 approp; Amtrak financial status and mgmt reform issues

TESTIMONY DESCRIPTORS:
   OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, DOT; NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORP.; FEDERAL AID TO RAILROADS; AMTRAK REFORM BOARD

99-S181-44 TESTIMONY NO: 4     Mar. 23, 1999 p. 249-314

WITNESSES (and witness notations):
   GARVEY, JANE F. (Administrator, FAA)

BUDGET EXPLANATION: FAA FY2000 request for expenditures from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and general funds for:
   a. Operations, including air traffic services, aviation safety standards regulation, and aviation security activities.
   b. Facilities and equipment, including modernization and automation of air traffic control facilities and equipment.
   c. Research, engineering, and development activities.
   d. Grants for airport planning and development.

CONTENT NOTATION:
   FAA programs, FY2000 approp

TESTIMONY DESCRIPTORS:
   FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; AVIATION ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY; TRANSPORTATION REGULATION; AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL; AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH; AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS; AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND; AVIATION SECURITY; AUTOMATION; ENGINEERING; PLANNING

99-S181-44 TESTIMONY NO: 5     Mar. 25, 1999 p. 315-365

WITNESSES (and witness notations):
   LOY, JAMES M. (Adm.) (Commandant, Coast Guard)

BUDGET EXPLANATION: Coast Guard FY2000 request for programs including:
   a. Operating expenses to support search and rescue, navigational aids, marine safety, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement and drug interdiction, icebreaking operations, and defense readiness programs.
   b. Acquisition, construction, and improvement programs for shore facilities, fleet renovation and modernization, and aircraft and equipment acquisition and renovation.

CONTENT NOTATION:
   Coast Guard programs, FY2000 approp

TESTIMONY DESCRIPTORS:
   COAST GUARD; TRANSPORTATION REGULATION; NAVIGATION; LAW ENFORCEMENT; MARINE ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY; MARINE POLLUTION; NARCOTICS AND DRUG TRAFFIC; SMUGGLING; ICEBREAKERS; SHIPS AND SHIPBUILDING; MILITARY AIRCRAFT; GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION