John Mica: “I would like to also add, for the record, that beyond the NTSB, this particular piece of legislation also includes a…”

“I would like to also add, for the record, that beyond the NTSB, this particular piece of legislation also includes a provision requiring the Department of Transportation Inspector General to provide an independent oversight of the project-wide safety review of the central artery tunnel project in Boston, Massachusetts, otherwise known as the Big Dig. This safety review was initiated as a result of the July 10, 2006 accident that resulted in the tragic loss of life by a motorist there. The bill also requires the Inspector General to investigate criminal or fraudulent acts committed in the design and construction of the project and report to Congress on its oversight of this project. Because of the NTSB's broad jurisdiction over all modes of transportation, this bill required the coordinated efforts of many people.”