WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, chaired by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), will hold a hearing next week on “Superstorm Sandy: The Devastating Impact on the Nation’s Largest Transportation Systems.” This hearing will examine the impact of Superstorm Sandy on the Northeast region’s transportation systems, including the extensive damage and operational disruptions to the region’s rail and port infrastructure, the response in the wake of the storm, and the need to reinvest in the region’s transportation networks.
Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for webcast hearings, should contact Collenne Wider at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.
###
