DONALD NORDEN

BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS · Washington, DC · registered since 2024

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At a glance

Registered since

2024

Senate LDA system

Clients

last 3 years

Filings

6 agencies contacted

Activity

filings by quarter

Works on

Transportation 10 Railroads 9 Budget/Appropriations 6 Housing 3

Background

Career

BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Washington, DC

2024 - present

Specific issues

Research and support for grant funding for the Port of Alaska to improve port infrastructure and reconstruct cargo docks. DOT credit and grants programs (e.g., TIFIA/RRIF, PIDP, MHP and MEGA/INFRA/RURAL). Issues and support for Port of Alaska Modernization Plan (PAMP) project implementation. MARAD application of NEPA to grants. Issues related to the MARAD reauthorization bill FY25.

Transportation · 2024 Q4

Monitor regulatory and legislative action related to railroads and public transit, including S.576, Railway Safety Act of 2023 and H.R. 8996. Issues related to railroad emissions regulations.

Railroads · 2024 Q4

Issues related to allocation of FTA formula funds in Alaska. Support federal agency grant applications for Alaska rail projects. Support rail extension projects for Alaska Railroad Provide information on S.4315 Baby Changing on Board Act. Provide information in Passenger Rail Liability Cap.

Transportation · 2024 Q4

Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and federal agency grant programs. Monitor Surface Transportation Board activity. Monitor Congressional activity and rail bills affecting Class I railroads, including S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023.

Railroads · 2024 Q4

Support for FTA waiver of federal interest penalty for 2 locomotives replaced to adhere to state and federal air mandates

Transportation · 2024 Q3

FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for Port of Alaska

Budget/Appropriations · 2024 Q3