Jan 21, 2011 By Herald Standard Staff 1 min read

Shuster selected as subcommittee chairman U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, on Thursday was named chairman of the Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica made the appointment.

The subcommittee has jurisdiction over the federal programs and policies that relate to the economic management and safety of the nation’s railroads and the safety of pipelines and transporting hazardous materials. This includes oversight and jurisdiction on the pipelines that will carry Marcellus Shale oil and gas from Pennsylvania wells to national markets.

“I am honored to have been selected to chair the subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials in the 112th Congress and I look forward to continuing to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with Chairman Mica and the new Republican majority,” Shuster said.

“Bill Shuster has proven himself to be a leader on transportation issues, especially where surface transportation and railroads are concerned,” Mica said. “Bill’s depth of knowledge on rail issues and his leadership as ranking member last Congress proved that he is well equipped to lead the Railroads Subcommittee in the 112th Congress. I look forward to working with him closely as we tackle our nation’s pressing transportation challenges.”