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EPA Set to Classify Carbon Dioxide a Dangerous Pollutant

The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule Monday that carbon dioxide is a dangerous pollutant, the Wall Street Journal reported.

December 7, 2009

Gas Price Dips to $2.64 a Gallon

Gasoline’s national average price fell 1.24 cents in the past two weeks to $2.64 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.

December 7, 2009

Hear Him, Hear Him

News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, it’s incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nation’s infrastructure needs.

December 7, 2009

EPA Declares Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health, Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency concluded Monday that greenhouse gases threaten public health and the environment, a move that allows the agency to regulate emissions of the gases.

December 7, 2009

DOT Would Report on Tanker Rollovers Under Bill Approved by House Panel

A provision inserted at the last minute into the House hazmat safety bill calls for the Department of Transportation to report to Congress on its efforts to address the longstanding problem of cargo tank rollovers.

December 7, 2009

Kenworth, Peterbilt to Return to Mid-America Trucking Show

Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks will be on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show in 2010, but Volvos won’t, according to officials of the truck makers.

December 7, 2009

Oberstar Wants Road Funds Included in Jobs Legislation

WASHINGTON — Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), the chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he was crafting an infrastructure jobs program to supplement federal stimulus efforts.

December 7, 2009

Union Pacific Opens California Route for Double-Stack Intermodal Service

Union Pacific Railroad opened a route through California’s Donner Pass to domestic double-stack intermodal container service, enabling the railroad to operate longer, faster trains.

December 7, 2009

DOT Must Work With Congress on Funding Plan, Report Says

The Department of Transportation’s inspector general said the federal agency needs to work with Congress to develop a plan to fund the nation’s surface transportation network.

December 7, 2009