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| Date May 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-785T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Challenges in Using Biometric Technologies
Statement of Keith A. Rhodes, Chief Technologist Applied Research and Methods GAO-04-785T May 19, 20... |
| Date April 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-505T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 22, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Private Screening Contractors Have Little Flexibility to Implement Innovative Approaches
Statement of Norman J. Rabkin, Managing Director, Hom... |
| Date March 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-595 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COAST GUARD Replacement of HH-65 Helicopter Engine GAO-04-595 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 24, 2004 The Honorable John McCain Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Dear Mr. Ch... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-315R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 12, 2003 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Ranking Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Posthearing Questions Related to Aviation and Port Security Dear Senator Hollings: This letter responds to your November 17, 2003, request that we provide answers to questions relating to our ... |
| Date Nov. 20, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-285T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, November 20, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Efforts to Measure Effectiveness and Strengthen Security Programs
Statement of Cathleen A. Berrick, Director, Homeland Security and Justice GAO-04-285T November 2003 AVIATION SECURI... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-242 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SECURITY Federal Air Marshal Service Is Addressing Challenges of Its Expanded Mission and Workforce, but Additional Actions Needed GAO-04-242 November 2003 AVIATION SECURITY Federal Air Marshal Service Is Addressing Challenges of Its Expanded Mission and Workforce, but Additional Actions Needed Hi... |
| Date Nov. 5, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-232T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, November 5, 2003 Testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Efforts to Measure Effectiveness and Address Challenges
Statement of Cathleen A. Berrick, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-04-232T November 5, 2003 AVIATION SE... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-34R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 30, 2003 The Honorable Trent Lott Chairman The Honorable John D. Rockefeller Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Aviation Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Issues Relating to Foreign Investment and Control of U.S. Airlines In May 2003, the Bush Administration proposed amending th... |
| Date Oct. 3, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-33 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2003 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Advancements Being Pursued to Improve Airliner Cabin Occupant Safety and Health GAO-04-33 a October 2003 AVIATION SAFETY
Highlights of GAO-04-33, a report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportat... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1173 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO September 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AIRPORT PASSENGER SCREENING Preliminary Observations on Progress Made and Challenges Remaining GAO-03-1173 September 24, 2003 AIRPORT PASSENGER SCREENING Preliminary Observations on Progress Made and Challenges Remaini... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1175R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 September 23, 2003 The Honorable James L. Oberstar Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives Subject: Aviation Safety: Information on FAA’s Data on Operational Errors at Air Traffic Control Towers A fundamental principle of aviation safety is the need to maintain adequate sep... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1154T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Federal Action Needed to Enhance Security Efforts
Statement of Peter Guerrero, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-03-1154T September 9, 2003 TRANSPORTATI... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1155T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate MARITIME SECURITY Progress Made in Implementing Maritime Transportation Security Act, but Concerns Remain
Statement of Margaret Wrightson Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues ... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1150T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday September 9, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Progress Since September 11, 2001, and the Challenges Ahead
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Civil Aviation Issues GAO-03-1150T September 9, 2003 AVIATION SECURITY Pr... |
| Date June 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-843 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Federal Action Needed to Help Address Security Challenges GAO-03-843 a June 2003 TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Federal Action Needed to Help Address Security Challenges Highlights of GAO-03-843, a report to Congressional Requesters The economic well being of the U.S. is dependent on the exped... |
| Date May 22, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-730T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, May 22, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Competition, Foreign Commerce, and Infrastructure, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate HIGHWAY SAFETY Factors Contributing to Traffic Crashes and NHTSA’s Efforts to Address Them
Statement of Peter Guerrero, Director... |
| Date May 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-502 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to the Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION SECURITY RESEARCH Coordination Needed in Selecting and Implementing Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments GAO-03-502 May 2003 TRANSPORTATION SECURITY RESEARCH
Highlights of GAO-03-502, a report to the House Committee on Appropriations Coordination Needed in Sel... |
| Date April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-435 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters RAIL SAFETY AND SECURITY Some Actions Already Taken to Enhance Rail Security, but Risk-based Plan Needed GAO-03-435 a April 2003 RAIL SAFETY AND SECURITY Some Actions Already Taken to Enhance Rail Security, but Risked-based Plan Needed Highlights of GAO-03-435, a report to Congressional Requesters In the wake... |
| Date April 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-474 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requester HIGHWAY SAFETY Better Guidance Could Improve Oversight of State Highway Safety Programs GAO-03-474 April 2003 HIGHWAY SAFETY Better Guidance Could Improve Oversight of State Highway Safety Programs Highlights of GAO-03-474, a report to Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Competition, Foreign Commerce, and... |
| Date April 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-616T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST in New York, New York Tuesday, April 1, 2003 Testimony Before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Post-September 11th Initiatives and Long-Term Challenges
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-03-616T This is... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-436 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters HIGHWAY SAFETY Research Continues on a Variety of Factors That Contribute to Motor Vehicle Crashes GAO-03-436 March 2003 HIGHWAY SAFETY Research Continues on a Variety of Factors That Contribute to Motor Vehicle Crashes Highlights of GAO-03-436, a report to congressional requesters Nearly 6.3 million motor ve... |
| Date March 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-317 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY FAA Needs to Update the Curriculum and Certification Requirements for Aviation Mechanics GAO-03-317 a March 2003 AVIATION SAFETY
Highlights of GAO-03-317, a report to the Ranking Democratic Member, House Committee o... |
| Date Jan. 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-22 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Undeclared Air Shipments of Dangerous Goods and DOT’s Enforcement Approach GAO-03-22 January 2003 AVIATION SAFETY Undeclared Air Shipments of Dangerous Goods and DOT’s Enforcement Appro... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-108 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Transportation GAO-03-108 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Department of Transportation implements national transportation policy and administers federal transportation programs. Its responsibilities are considerable and refle... |
| Date Dec. 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-263 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MASS TRANSIT Federal Action Could Help Transit Agencies Address Security Challenges GAO-03-263 a December 2002 MASS TRANSIT Federal Action Could Help Transit Agencies Address Security Challenges Highlights of GAO-03-263, a report to Congressional Requesters About one-third of terrorist attacks worldwide ta... |
| Date Nov. 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-253 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to the Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Registered Traveler Program Policy and Implementation Issues GAO-03-253 a November 2002 AVIATION SECURITY
Highlights of GAO-03-253, a report to the Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, U.S. Senate Registered Traveler Program Policy and Implementation Issues The aviation ... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AIRPORT FINANCE Using Airport Grant Funds for Security Projects Has Affected Some Development Projects GAO-03-27 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background FAA Is Awarding More AIP Grant Funds to Airports for Security Projects in Fiscal Year 2002 Than in ... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1132T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday, September 30, 2002 SURFACE AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION Challenges and Strategies for Enhancing Mobility
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-1132T Mr. Chairman and Members of the C... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1075T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 18, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate MASS TRANSIT Challenges in Securing Transit Systems
Statement of Peter Guerrero Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-1075T a Mr. Chairman ... |
| Date Aug. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-722 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY Better Guidance and Training Needed on Providing Files on Pilots’ Background Information GAO-02-722 a United States General Accounting Office August 2002 G A O
Accountabilit... |
| Date July 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-971T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday July 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Faces Immediate and LongTerm Challenges
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-971T Mr. Chairman ... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-710 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM FAA’s Approach to Its New Communications System Appears Prudent, but Challenges Remain GAO-02-710 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background FAA’s Planned Improvements Would Likely Expand the Life of Its Existing Communications System but Would Not Meet Aviation Needs Beyond 200... |
| Date June 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-822R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 28, 2002 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Information Concerning the Arming of Commercial Pilots Dear Mr. Chairman: Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, legislation has been enacted to enhance the nation’s approach to aviation ... |
| Date June 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-867R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 18, 2002 The Honorable Norman Y. Mineta The Secretary of Transportation Subject: Department of Transportation Report on Transporting Hazardous Materials Dear Mr. Secretary:
th This letter is in response to the draft report we received on June 10 that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has prepared in accordance with the requirem... |
| Date May 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-702T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday May 1, 2002 TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE Cost and Oversight Issues on Major Highway and Bridge Projects
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastru... |
| Date March 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-517T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST, Tuesday, March 19, 2002 PIPELINE SAFETY Status of Improving Oversight of the Pipeline Industry
Statement of Peter F. Guerrero Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-517T Mr. Chai... |
| Date Jan. 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-77 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary of Transportation, and the Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense AVIATION SAFETY FAA and DOD Response to Similar Safety Concerns GAO-02-77 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Actions of FAA and the Military Services to Address Similar Aviation Safety Concerns Vary Short... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-55 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FAA Enhanced the Controller-in-Charge Program, but More Comprehensive Evaluation Is Needed GAO-02-55 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background FAA’s Facilities Have Certified Over Half of All Controllers As CICs Because of... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1171T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs and Its Subcommittee on Oversight of Governmental Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday September 25, 2001 AVIATION SECURITY Vulnerabilities in, and Alternatives for, Preboard Screening Security Operations
Stateme... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1165T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday September 21, 2001 AVIATION SECURITY Weaknesses in Airport Security and Options for Assigning Screening Responsibilities
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham Director, Physical Infr... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1161T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Friday September 21, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives MASS TRANSIT WMATA Is Addressing Many Challenges, but Capital Planning Could Be Improved
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issu... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1163T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m., EDT, Thursday September 20, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COMMERCIAL AVIATION A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-1163T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee:... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1162T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 20, 2001 AVIATION SECURITY Terrorist Acts Demonstrate Urgent Need to Improve Security at the Nation's Airports
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-01-1162T ... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1166T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittees on Transportation, Senate and House Committees on Appropriations For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, September 20, 2001 AVIATION SECURITY Terrorist Acts Illustrate Severe Weaknesses in Aviation Security
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-01-1166T Madam ... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-916 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters GENERAL AVIATION Status of the Industry, Related Infrastructure, and Safety Issues GAO-01-916 a Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendations for Executive Action 1 2 2 2 4 5 9 10 General Aviation Activities Are Diverse and Provide Important Benefits... |
| Date July 17, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-630 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE LOGISTICS Information on Apache Helicopter Support and Readiness GAO-01-630 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Agency Comments Scope and Methodology 1 2 4 4 7 Appendix I Appendix II Scope and Methodology Are the Apache’s Sustainment Systems Technical Support Need Being Met? Have Obsolete Parts Been Pro... |
| Date July 3, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-744 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, House of Representatives MASS TRANSIT Many Management Successes at WMATA, but Capital Planning Could Be Enhanced GAO-01-744 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background WMATA Is Addressing Significant Metrorail Operations and Maintenance Challenges WMATA Has ... |
| Date June 22, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-834 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. Senate DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges GAO-01-834 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 22, 2001 The Honorable Fred Thompson Ranking Minority Member Committee on Govern... |
| Date May 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-725T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday May 10, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Aviation Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL Role of FAA’s Modernization Program in Reducing Delays and Congestion
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-01-7... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-443T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST February 14, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Challenges Facing the Department of Transportation
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Managing Director, Physical Infrastructure GAO-01-443T Mr. Chairman and Members... |
