ARA Sent a Letter Regarding Final Senate-House Conference of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
May 31 2012
ARA sent a letter to Chairman Boxer of Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works and Chairman Mica of House Committee on Transportation. ARA highlighted essential priorities included in the multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that impact the agriculture industry and rural communities.
Priorities highlighted:
- Transportation of Agricultural Commodities and Farm Supplies
- Hazardous Materials Transportation
- Electronic On-Board Recorders
- RAMP Act
- Surface Transportation Board reform
- Improved Daytime and Nighttime Visibility of Agricultural Equipment
- Pension Funding Stabilization