Sentences with phrase «federal safety oversight»

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DETROIT — General Motors» agreement to pay a $ 35 million federal fine for concealing defects in small - car ignition switches and to give the government greater oversight of its safety procedures closes one chapter of the automaker's recall saga.

The focus on school food safety came at a joint Senate - House hearing that examined how lapses in federal oversight allowed contaminated meals to reach students.

Federal authorities announced their largest - ever push for bus safety, shutting down 26 discount bus companies and assuming an aggressive new oversight stance after a series of deadly crashes.

An independent federal agency established by Congress in 1988, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board provides safety oversight of the nuclear weapons complex operated by the Department of Energy: www.dnfSafety Board provides safety oversight of the nuclear weapons complex operated by the Department of Energy: www.dnfsafety oversight of the nuclear weapons complex operated by the Department of Energy: www.dnfsb.gov

If ongoing risk reviews by federal officials «identify significant unmanaged security or safety concerns, the government should consider making compliance with certain oversight or reporting measures mandatory for all researchers... regardless of funding sources,» the report says.

The House Science and Technology Committee introduced legislation today that highlights the growing attention on Capitol Hill to the need to strengthen federal efforts to learn more about the potential environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks posed by engineered nanomaterials.Introduction of the bill comes only months after J. Clarence (Terry) Davies authored a report that makes a series of recommendations for improving federal risk research and oversight of engineered nanomaterials at EPA, the FDA and the CPSC.

In the absence of federal oversight and a strong social safety net, we must form partnerships with health and human services directors, departments of recreation, volunteer programs, and on and on.

Works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration related to the issuance of U.S. Air Carrier Operating Certificates and airline safety oversight; and

FTA's direct safety oversight role of WMATA is temporary and will continue until D.C., Maryland, and Virginia replace the TOC with a new State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) that complies with Federal law and is capable of performing its WMATA Metrorail safety oversight responsibilsafety oversight role of WMATA is temporary and will continue until D.C., Maryland, and Virginia replace the TOC with a new State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) that complies with Federal law and is capable of performing its WMATA Metrorail safety oversight responsibilSafety Oversight Agency (SSOA) that complies with Federal law and is capable of performing its WMATA Metrorail safety oversight responsibilsafety oversight responsibilities.

«FTA is doing all we can to help states certify their safety oversight programs so transit agencies can continue to receive federal funding for the safe movement of millions of people every day.»

Secretary LaHood also announced federal legislation aimed at strengthening oversight on pipeline safety, as well as plans to convene a Pipeline Safety Forum on April 18th in Washington, DC, to gather state officials, industry leaders, and other pipeline safety stakeholders in order to discuss steps for improving the safety and efficiency of the nation's pipeline infrastrusafety, as well as plans to convene a Pipeline Safety Forum on April 18th in Washington, DC, to gather state officials, industry leaders, and other pipeline safety stakeholders in order to discuss steps for improving the safety and efficiency of the nation's pipeline infrastruSafety Forum on April 18th in Washington, DC, to gather state officials, industry leaders, and other pipeline safety stakeholders in order to discuss steps for improving the safety and efficiency of the nation's pipeline infrastrusafety stakeholders in order to discuss steps for improving the safety and efficiency of the nation's pipeline infrastrusafety and efficiency of the nation's pipeline infrastructure.

In October 2015, the U. S. Secretary of Transportation directed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to assume temporary and direct safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail system.

The Office of Policy Development, Strategic Planning and Performance coordinates with the Department's modal administrations and other Federal agencies which share responsibility for oversight of transportation - related safety activities.

Division analysts work closely with the Department's Office of Consumer Affairs and the Federal Aviation Administration, which is responsible for the safety oversight and licensing of U.S. airlines.

If the Secretary finds that a State safety oversight program approved by the Secretary is not being carried out in accordance with this section or has become inadequate to ensure the enforcement of Federal safety regulations, the Secretary shall --

requiring that any Federal financial assistance provided under this chapter be spent on correcting safety deficiencies identified by the Secretary or the State safety oversight agency before such funds are spent on other projects;

The Secretary shall establish a public transportation safety certification training program for Federal and State employees, or other designated personnel, who conduct safety audits and examinations of public transportation systems and employees of public transportation agencies directly responsible for safety oversight.

It stands for the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act, which was passed in 1992 and designed to increase government oversight of the mortgage industry.

«The government took the time to get this decision right — securing the best non-partisan advice, conducting the most thorough review of any energy project and subjecting it to 157 legally - binding conditions intended to ensure safety, minimize environmental impact and augment oversight,» said the federal department in its statement.

We have represented clients in numerous other congressional investigations and oversight hearings, including a major internet services company in an investigation of its practices abroad, a chemical manufacturer in an investigation of the safety of its products, an insurance company in a hearing on the federal long term care insurance program, a financial services company in an investigation of credit card terms, and drug companies in investigations concerning such matters as payments to doctors, marketing practices, generic approvals, drug importation, and drug safety.

Skills listed on sample resumes of Fire Safety Officers include planning, administrating, and managing fire safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding fire safety; and conducting fire protection oversight and audit proSafety Officers include planning, administrating, and managing fire safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding fire safety; and conducting fire protection oversight and audit prosafety programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding fire safety; and conducting fire protection oversight and audit prosafety; and conducting fire protection oversight and audit programs.

1992 — Federal Housing Enterprises» Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 creates HUD Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight to provide public oversight of FNMA and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).

FHFA's mission is to promote a stable and liquid mortgage market, affordable housing and community investment through safety and soundness oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

conducts oversight of the Government - Sponsored Enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to ensure consistency with the Fair Housing Act and the fair housing provisions of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act; and