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From:Sovran, Susanna(Cruz) [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 5:17 PM
To: Robinson, Nathan (FRA)
Subject: Senator Cruz Request to Mr. John Lochaby
Dear Nathan,
The attached communication was forwardedto Senator Cruz's office by
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whois concerned abouta matterthat falls within your Federal Railroad Administration’s
jurisdiction. We would appreciateit if appropriate inquiries could beinitiated on their
behalf, and if a full response could be preparedfor meto report to the constituent.
It would bevery helpfulif the attached were to accompany your response. In the event you
require more information,please do nothesitate to contact Senator Cruz’s office at (512) 916-
5834 orby fax at (512) 916-5839.
Thank youfor yourattention to this request.
Susanna Sovran
Constituent Services Liaison
Office of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
300 East 8° Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 916-5834 (O)
(512) 916-5839 (F)
Susanna [email protected]
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Correspondence — Ted Cruz, Federal Railroad Administration, Constituent Request (2013)
FOIA - U.S. Federal Railway Administration · May 14, 2013
Email correspondence from Senator Ted Cruz’s office to the Federal Railroad Administration requesting an investigation and formal reply regarding a constituent’s rail safety complaint. The message outlines expectations for a detailed response and references locomotive horn regulations.
Constituent Correspondence federal agency communication government records railroad safety transportation policy
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Please be aware that implementing a quiet zone does not result in the total silencing ofhoms
because anything that might be considered a safety hazard is considered cause for a
locomotive engineer to soundthe horn.
I hope you findthis information helpful, and thank you for writing.
Sincerely,Mea
Joseph C, Szabo
Administrator