On behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction industry trade association with 67 chapters representing more than 23,000 members, I appreciate the opportunity to comment on today's hearing, 'An Examination of the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) In Use Locomotive Regulation.'

If they operated Tier 4 locomotives, they would certainly make a huge dent in their requirement.

Railroad tracks in this country have too often existed as a symbol of division, inequity and a legacy of racial oppression.

The industry's response to this regulation should not be to sue CARB.

For the residents of my district who live in south Florida, these threats are not just concerning, they are existential.

For many, railroad tracks in this country have too often existed as a symbol of division, inequity, and a legacy of racial oppression.

The Honorable Frederica Wilson, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S.

I am committed to honoring his legacy and continuing his work on this committee.

We don't believe the program needs to be thrown out, but stakeholders need to figure out what is and isn't working.

I believe that operators will voluntarily submit data to the VIS only if the VIS is created with the proper legal protections and assurances of confidentiality.

Under current PHMSA authority, there are inadequate penalties for vandalism of pipeline facilities.