On January 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a federal public health emergency order requiring all persons to wear a mask over their mouth and nose when traveling into and within the United States. Persons who fail to comply with this order, which took effect February 1, 2021, will be in violation of federal law and could face criminal or civil penalties.
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On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), signed by President Trump on December 27, 2020, which provides more than $45 billion in critical financial assistance to the transportation industry, one of the industries most distressed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similar to the CARES Act, the stimulus bill passed earlier in 2020, financial assistance in the CAA comes in the form of grants that are available until expended, with varying stipulations and assurances from the federal government attached. The primary beneficiaries under the CAA include airlines, public transit agencies and transportation service providers.
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Recent comments from American Association of Railroads (AAR) CEO Ian Jefferies highlight the critical role freight rail carriers have played in shoring up America’s national supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By Sharon L. Caffrey, Jeffrey S. Pollack and Matthew Decker
The Federal Railroad Administration (the “FRA”) has recently issued regulatory guidance regarding safety precautions related to COVID-19 and whether employee illnesses must be reported under 49 C.F.R. Part 225. Continue reading “The FRA Provides Guidance on Best Practices and Reporting Cases of COVID-19 Among Railroad Employees”
The CARES Act provides more than $100 billion in much-needed assistance to the transportation sector, one of the most distressed industries as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid comes in the form of grants, loans and loan guarantees, with some stipulations.
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