,i #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ddda ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #c1 #bjaf ,mr4 ,shuster 7for himself and ,mr4 ,lo,biondo7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,a ,,bill ,to transfer operation of air traffic services currently provided by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity1 to reauthorize and streamline programs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,aviation ,innovation1 ,reform1 and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,effective date4 ,title ,i--,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,funding of ,,faa ,programs ,sec4 #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,,faa operations4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,adjustment to ,,aip program funding4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,funding for aviation programs4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,overflight fees4 ,subtitle ,b--,passenger facility charges ,sec4 #aaa4 ,passenger facility charge modernization4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,pilot program for passenger facility charge authorizations at certain airports4 ,subtitle ,c--,airport ,improvement ,program modifications ,sec4 #aba4 ,clarification of airport obligation to provide ,,faa airport space4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,mothers' rooms at airports4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,recycling plans for airports4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,extension of competitive access reports4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,grant assurances4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,government share of project costs4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,special rule4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,marshall ,islands1 ,micronesia1 and ,palau4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,state block grant program expansion4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,pilot program sunset4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,extension of grant authority for compatible land use planning and projects by ,state and local governments4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,midway ,island ,airport4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,property conveyance releases4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,contract tower program4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,,rnav departure procedures4 ,sec4 #ach4 ,review and notification of categorical exclusions granted for ,next ,generation flight procedures4 ,title ,,ii--,,atc ,corporation ,sec4 #bja4 ,purposes4 ,subtitle ,a--,establishment of ,,atc ,corporation ,sec4 #baa4 ,,atc ,corporation4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,federal ,aviation ,laws ,sec4 #bba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,sunset of ,,faa air traffic entities and officers4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,role of ,administrator4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,emergency powers4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,presidential transfers in time of war4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,airway capital investment plan before date of transfer4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,aviation facilities before date of transfer4 ,sec4 #bbh4 ,judicial review4 ,sec4 #bbi4 ,civil penalties4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bda4 ,use of ,federal technical facilities4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,severability4 ,title ,,iii--,,faa ,safety ,certification ,reform ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 ,subtitle ,b--,aircraft ,certification ,reform ,sec4 #caa4 ,aircraft certification performance objectives and metrics4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,organization designation authorizations4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,,oda review4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,type certification resolution process4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,streamlining certification of small general aviation airplanes4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,additional certification resources4 ,subtitle ,c--,flight ,standards ,reform ,sec4 #cca4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,centralized safety guidance database4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,regional ,consistency ,communications ,board4 ,subtitle ,d--,safety ,workforce ,sec4 #cda4 ,safety workforce training strategy4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,workforce review4 ,subtitle ,e--,international ,aviation ,sec4 #cea4 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad4 ,sec4 #ceb4 ,bilateral exchanges of safety oversight responsibilities4 ,sec4 #cec4 ,,faa leadership abroad4 ,sec4 #ced4 ,registration1 certification1 and related fees4 ,title ,,iv--,safety ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #dja4 ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,repair stations located outside ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,enhanced training for flight attendants4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,,faa technical training4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,safety critical staffing4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,deadline for airline pilot records database4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,panel of automation experts4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,risk-based cockpit safety4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,cockpit automation management4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,heads-up displays4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,,hims program4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,acceptance of voluntarily provided safety information4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,marking of towers4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,cabin evacuation4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,,oda staffing and oversight4 ,subtitle ,b--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #dca4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dcb4 ,codification of existing law2 additional provisions4 ,sec4 #dcc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges4 ,sec4 #dcd4 ,unmanned aircraft systems senior leadership and staffing4 ,sec4 #dce4 ,sense of ,congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety4 ,sec4 #dcf4 ,,uas privacy review4 ,sec4 #dcg4 ,public ,,uas operations by tribal governments4 ,sec4 #dch4 ,facilitating unmanned aircraft authorization in support of firefighting operations4 ,sec4 #dci4 ,low altitude unmanned aircraft system traffic management4 ,sec4 #ddj4 ,,uas detection systems pilot program4 ,sec4 #dda4 ,evaluation of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft4 ,title ,v--,air ,service ,improvements ,subtitle ,a--,passenger ,air ,service ,improvements ,sec4 #eja4 ,families traveling together4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,cell phone voice communication ban4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,availability of consumer rights information4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,consumer complaints hotline4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,improved notification of insecticide use4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,advisory committee for aviation consumer protection4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,delayed checked baggage4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,air travel accessibility4 ,subtitle ,b--,small ,community ,air ,service ,sec4 #eca4 ,essential air service reform4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,essential air service authorization4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,extension of final order establishing mileage adjustment eligibility4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,study on essential air service reform4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,small community air service4 ,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #fja4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration strategic cybersecurity plan4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,aircraft noise exposure4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,,faa review and reform4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,sense of ,congress on one engine inoperative procedures4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,aviation fuel4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,air shows4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,federal authority4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,part #ia review1 reform1 and streamlining4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,aircraft registration4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,community involvement in ,,faa ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,air transportation of lithium cells and batteries4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural or small communities4 #b4 ,effective date ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,i ,authorizations ,a ,funding of ,,faa ,programs #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs 7a7 ,authorization ,section #dhajc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dgejd7;c7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section #dgejd7;c7-- 7#a7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7#b7 #c1dbd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#c7 #c1dii1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#d7 #c1egf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#e7 #c1fee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#f7 #c1gce1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7#g7 #c1hag1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,obligation authority ,section #dgajd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,after and all that follows before the ,secretary and inserting ,after ,september #cj1 #bjbb14 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund ,section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #b1hee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf4 7#b7 #b1iad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 7#c7 #b1iha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 7#d7 #c1jdh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 4 7b7 ,set asides ,section #dhaja7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 carried out using amounts appropriated under subsection 7a71 after air traffic control modernization project4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,general ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dhaja the following3 #dhaja;a4 ,other facilities and equipment ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation to acquire1 establish1 and improve facilities and equipment 7other than facilities and equipment relating to air traffic services7-- 7#a7 #aic1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #aig1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7#c7 #bjb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dha of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dhaja the following3 #dhaja;a4 ,other facilities and equipment4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,submission of budget information and legislative recommendations and comments ,section #dhaji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 #dhaja;a1 before or #dhajb4 7,b7 ,reprogramming notification requirement ,section #dhaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #dhaja;a1 before or #dhajc4 #ajc4 ,,faa operations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,general ,fund ,section #ajf7k77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading by inserting from ,general ,fund after maintenance2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #a1ihh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7,b7 #b1jee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7,c7 #b1abd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,d7 #b1aif1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,e7 #a1fcg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,f7 #a1fge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7,g7 #a1gac1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund ,section #ajf7k77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,salaries1 operations1 and maintenance from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary out of the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund established under section #iejb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for salaries1 operations1 and maintenance of the ,administration-- 7,a7 #g1ibb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7,b7 #h1jeg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7,c7 #h1bae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7,d7 #h1cgd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 4 7c7 ,authority ,to transfer funds ,section #ajf7k77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjab and all that follows through #bjaf and inserting fiscal years #bjaf through #bjai2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #ajd4 ,adjustment to ,,aip program funding ,effective ,october #a1 #bjaf1 section #dhaab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #dha of such title1 are repealed4 #aje4 ,funding for aviation programs ,section #dhaad7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting in fiscal years #bjad through #bjaf4 #ajf4 ,overflight fees ,section #decja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,termination of fees ,the fees established under this section shall terminate on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 4 ,b ,passenger facility charges #aaa4 ,passenger facility charge modernization ,section #djaag7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking or #c and inserting #c1 #d1 or #d4ej2 7#b7 by repealing paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 and inserting specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking imposed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#d7 and inserting imposed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking specified in paragraphs 7#a71 7#d71 and 7#f7 and inserting specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#f72 and 7,b7 by striking imposed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#d7 and inserting imposed under paragraph 7#a74 #aab4 ,pilot program for passenger facility charge authorizations at certain airports ,section #djaag7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,nonhub and inserting ,certain2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking nonhub and inserting nonhub1 small hub1 and medium hub4 ,c ,airport ,improvement ,program modifications #aba4 ,clarification of airport obligation to provide ,,faa airport space ,section #ddejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,airport space 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may not require an airport owner1 operator1 or sponsor 7as defined in section #dgajb7 to provide building construction1 maintenance1 utilities1 administrative support1 or space on airport property to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without adequate compensation4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply in any case in which an airport owner1 operator1 or sponsor-- 7,a7 provides land or buildings without compensation prior to the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a77 to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for facilities used to carry out activities related to air traffic control or navigation pursuant to a grant assurance2 or 7,b7 provides goods or services to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without compensation or at below-market rates pursuant to a negotiated agreement between the owner1 operator1 or sponsor and the ,administrator4 4 #abb4 ,mothers' rooms at airports 7a7 ,lactation area defined ,section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#bh7 as paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#bi71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 lactation area means a room or other location in a commercial service airport that-- 7,a7 provides a location for members of the public to express breast milk that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from the public2 7,b7 has a door that can be locked2 7,c7 includes a place to sit1 a table or other flat surface1 and an electrical outlet2 7,d7 is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who use wheelchairs2 and 7,e7 is not located in a restroom4 4 7b7 ,project grant written assurances for large and medium hub airports 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dgajg7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bj7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ba7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 with respect to a medium or large hub airport1 the airport owner or operator will maintain a lactation area in each passenger terminal building of the airport in the sterile area 7as defined in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 of the building4 4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to a project grant application submitted for a fiscal year beginning on or after the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,special rule ,the requirement in the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 that a lactation area be located in the sterile area of a passenger terminal building shall not apply with respect to a project grant application for a period of time1 determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 if the ,secretary determines that construction or maintenance activities make it impracticable or unsafe for the lactation area to be located in the sterile area of the building4 7c7 ,terminal development costs ,section #dgaai7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,lactation areas ,in addition to the projects described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may approve a project for terminal development for the construction or installation of a lactation area at a commercial service airport4 4 7d7 ,pre-,existing facilities ,on application by an airport sponsor1 the ,secretary may determine that a lactation area in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act complies with the requirement of section #dgajg7;a77#bb7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 notwithstanding the absence of one of the facilities or characteristics referred to in the definition of the term lactation area in section #dgajb of such title1 as added by this section4 #abc4 ,recycling plans for airports ,section #dgajf7;a77#f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting that includes the project before 1 the master plan4 #abd4 ,extension of competitive access reports ,section #dgajg7r77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,april #a1 #bjaf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbb4 #abe4 ,grant assurances ,section #dgajg is amended by adding at the end the following3 7t7 ,construction of recreational aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,the construction of a covered aircraft shall be treated as an aeronautical activity for purposes of-- 7,a7 determining an airport's compliance with a grant assurance made under this section or any other provision of law2 and 7,b7 the receipt of ,federal financial assistance for airport development4 7#b7 ,covered aircraft defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered aircraft means an aircraft-- 7,a7 used or intended to be used exclusively for recreational purposes2 and 7,b7 constructed or under construction by a private individual at a general aviation airport4 4 #abf4 ,government share of project costs ,section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking primary airport having at least 4#be percent of the total number of passenger boardings each year at all commercial service airports2 and inserting medium or large hub airport22 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 #ie percent for a project that-- 7,a7 the ,administrator determines is a successive phase of a multi-phase construction project for which the sponsor received a grant in fiscal year #bjaa2 and 7,b7 for which the ,united ,states ,government's share of allowable project costs could otherwise be #ij percent under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c74 4 #abg4 ,special rule ,section #dgaad7;d77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,during fiscal years #bjaf through #bjai-- 7i7 an airport that accrued apportionment funds under subparagraph 7,a7 in fiscal year #bjad that is listed as having an unclassified status under the most recent national plan of integrated airport systems shall continue to accrue apportionment funds under subparagraph 7,a7 at the same amount the airport accrued apportionment funds in fiscal year #bjad1 subject to the conditions of this paragraph2 7ii7 notwithstanding the period of availability as described in section #dgaag7;b71 an amount apportioned to an airport under clause 7i7 shall be available to the airport only during the fiscal year in which the amount is apportioned2 and 7iii7 notwithstanding the waiver permitted under section #dgaag7;c77#b71 an airport receiving apportionment funds under clause 7i7 may not waive its claim to any part of the apportioned funds in order to make the funds available for a grant for another public-use airport4 7,d7 ,an airport that re-establishes its classified status shall be eligible to accrue apportionment funds pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 so long as such airport retains its classified status4 4 #abh4 ,marshall ,islands1 ,micronesia1 and ,palau ,section #dgaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7i72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated7 by striking #bjab and all that follows through #bjaf and inserting #bjaf through #bjbb4 #abi4 ,state block grant program expansion ,section #dgabh7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking not more than #i qualified ,states for fiscal years #bjjj and #bjja and #aj qualified ,states for each fiscal year thereafter and inserting not more than #bj qualified ,states for each fiscal year4 #acj4 ,pilot program sunset 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgadj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dgadj;a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #dgadj4 7c7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the items relating to sections #dgadj and #dgadj;a2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #dgaci the following3 #dgadj4 ,increasing the energy efficiency of airport power sources4 4 #aca4 ,extension of grant authority for compatible land use planning and projects by ,state and local governments ,section #dgada7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking not be in effect after ,march #ca1 #bjaf and inserting cease to be effective beginning ,october #a1 #bjbb4 #acb4 ,midway ,island ,airport ,section #ahf7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#aag ,stat4 #beah7 is amended in the first sentence by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjae and all that follows through #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbb4 #acc4 ,property conveyance releases ,section #hag7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgabe note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or section #bc and inserting 1 section #bc2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 or section #dgabe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code before the period at the end4 #acd4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,while significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajg7;e7 and #dgaac71 discrimination and related barriers continue to pose significant obstacles for minority- and women-owned businesses seeking to do business in airport-related markets across the ,nation4 ,these continuing barriers merit the continuation of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program4 7#b7 ,congress has received and reviewed testimony and documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous sources1 including congressional hearings and roundtables1 scientific reports1 reports issued by public and private agencies1 news stories1 reports of discrimination by organizations and individuals1 and discrimination lawsuits4 ,this testimony and documentation shows that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem4 7#c7 ,this testimony and documentation demonstrates that discrimination across the ,nation poses a barrier to full and fair participation in airport-related businesses of women business owners and minority business owners in the racial groups detailed in parts #bc and #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and has impacted firm development and many aspects of airport-related business in the public and private markets4 7#d7 ,this testimony and documentation provides a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program and the airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise program to address race and gender discrimination in airport-related business4 #ace4 ,contract tower program 7a7 ,air traffic control contract program 7#a7 ,special rule ,section #dgabd7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking exceeds the benefit for a period of #ah months after such determination is made and inserting the following3 exceeds the benefit-- 7i7 for the #a-year period after such determination is made2 or 7ii7 if an appeal of such determination is requested1 for the #a-year period described in subsection 7d77#d77;,c74 4 7#b7 ,funding of cost-share program ,section #dgabd7;b77#c77;,e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,e7 ,funding ,amounts appropriated pursuant to section #ajf7k77#a7 may be used to carry out this paragraph4 4 7#c7 ,construction of air traffic control towers 7,a7 ,grants ,section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in each of clauses 7i77,,iii7 and 7ii77,,iii7 by inserting 1 including remote air traffic control tower equipment certified by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration after #aiif4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,before date of transfer ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 an airport sponsor shall be eligible for a grant under this paragraph only if-- 7,i7 7aa7 the sponsor is a participant in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract tower program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under paragraph 7#a7 or the pilot program established under paragraph 7#c72 or 7bb7 construction of a nonapproach control tower would qualify the sponsor to be eligible to participate in such program2 7,,ii7 the sponsor certifies that it will pay not less than #aj percent of the cost of the activities for which the sponsor is receiving assistance under this paragraph2 7,,iii7 the ,secretary affirmatively accepts the proposed contract tower into a contract tower program under this section and certifies that the ,secretary will seek future appropriations to pay the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's cost of the contract to operate the tower to be constructed under this paragraph2 7,,iv7 the sponsor certifies that it will pay its share of the cost of the contract to operate the tower to be constructed under this paragraph2 and 7,v7 in the case of a tower to be constructed under this paragraph from amounts made available under section #dgaad7;d77#b7 or #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b71 the ,secretary certifies that-- 7aa7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has consulted the ,state within the borders of which the tower is to be constructed and the ,state supports the construction of the tower as part of its ,state airport capital plan2 and 7bb7 the selection of the tower for funding is based on objective criteria4 7ii7 ,on and after date of transfer ,on and after the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 an airport sponsor shall be eligible for a grant under this paragraph only if-- 7,i7 the ,secretary determines that the tower to be constructed at the sponsor's airport using the amounts of the grant will be operated pursuant to an agreement entered into by the ,,atc ,corporation and an entity pursuant to section #ijcjb7;c77#c72 7,,ii7 the sponsor certifies that it will pay not less than #aj percent of the cost of the activities for which the sponsor is receiving assistance under this paragraph2 and 7,,iii7 in the case of a tower to be constructed under this paragraph from amounts made available under section #dgaad7;d77#b7 or #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b71 the ,secretary certifies that-- 7aa7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has consulted the ,state within the borders of which the tower is to be constructed and the ,state supports the construction of the tower as part of its ,state airport capital plan2 and 7bb7 the selection of the tower for funding is based on objective criteria4 4 7,c7 ,limitation on ,federal share ,section #dgabd7;b77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c74 7b7 ,safety audits ,section #dgabd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,before date of transfer ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,on and after date of transfer ,on and after the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 oversight of air traffic control towers that receive funding under this section shall be carried out in accordance with performance-based regulations and minimum safety standards prescribed under section #ijeja4 4 7c7 ,criteria ,to evaluate participants ,section #dgabd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,criteria ,to evaluate participants 7#a7 ,timing of evaluations 7,a7 ,towers participating in cost-share program ,in the case of an air traffic control tower that is operated under the program established under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall annually calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio with respect to the tower4 7,b7 ,towers participating in contract tower program ,in the case of an air traffic control tower that is operated under the program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall not calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio after the date of enactment of this subsection with respect to the tower unless the ,secretary determines that the annual aircraft traffic at the airport where the tower is located has decreased-- 7i7 by more than #be percent from the previous year2 or 7ii7 by more than #fj percent cumulatively in the preceding #c-year period4 7#b7 ,costs to be considered ,in establishing a benefit-to-cost ratio under this section with respect to an air traffic control tower1 the ,secretary shall consider only the following costs3 7,a7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's actual cost of wages and benefits of personnel working at the tower4 7,b7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's actual telecommunications costs directly associated with the tower4 7,c7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's costs of purchasing and installing any air traffic control equipment that would not have been purchased or installed except for the operation of the tower4 7,d7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's actual travel costs associated with maintaining air traffic control equipment that is owned by the ,administration and would not be maintained except for the operation of the tower4 7#c7 ,other criteria to be considered ,in establishing a benefit-to-cost ratio under this section with respect to an air traffic control tower1 the ,secretary shall add a #aj percentage point margin of error to the benefit-to-cost ratio determination to acknowledge and account for the direct and indirect economic and other benefits that are not included in the criteria the ,secretary used in calculating that ratio4 7#d7 ,review of cost-benefit determinations ,in issuing a benefit-to-cost ratio determination under this section with respect to an air traffic control tower located at an airport1 the ,secretary shall implement the following procedures3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall provide the airport 7or the ,state or local government having jurisdiction over the airport7 at least #ij days following the date of receipt of the determination to submit to the ,secretary a request for an appeal of the determination1 together with updated or additional data in support of the appeal4 7,b7 ,upon receipt of a request for an appeal submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 transmit to the ,administrator any updated or additional data submitted in support of the appeal2 and 7ii7 provide the ,administrator not more than #ij days to review the data and provide a response to the ,secretary based on the review4 7,c7 ,after receiving a response from the ,administrator pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 provide the airport1 ,state1 or local government that requested the appeal at least #cj days to review the response2 and 7ii7 withhold from taking further action in connection with the appeal during that #cj-;day period4 7,d7 ,if1 after completion of the appeal procedures with respect to the determination1 the ,secretary requires the tower to transition into the program established under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall not require a cost-share payment from the airport1 ,state1 or local government for #a year following the last day of the #cj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,c74 4 #acf4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property 7a7 ,federal agency requirements ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall work with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies to ensure that designations of critical habitat1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecb71 on or near airport property do not-- 7#a7 result in conflicting statutory1 regulatory1 or ,federal grant assurance requirements for airports or aircraft operators2 7#b7 interfere with the safe operation of aircraft2 or 7#c7 occur on airport-owned lands that have become attractive habitat for a threatened or endangered species because such lands-- 7,a7 have been prepared for future development2 7,b7 have been designated as noise buffer land2 or 7,c7 are held by the airport to prevent encroachment of uses that are incompatible with airport operations4 7b7 ,state requirements ,in a ,state where a ,state agency is authorized to designate land on or near airport property for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species in the ,state1 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall work with the ,state in the same manner as the ,secretary works with the heads of ,federal agencies under subsection 7a74 #acg4 ,,rnav departure procedures ,when proposing a new area navigation departure procedure1 or amending an existing procedure that would direct aircraft between the surface and #f1jjj feet above ground level over noise sensitive areas1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the feasibility of dispersal headings or other lateral track variations to address community noise concerns1 if-- 7#a7 the affected airport operator1 in consultation with the affected community1 submits a request to the ,administrator for such a consideration2 7#b7 the airport operator's request would not1 in the judgment of the ,administrator1 conflict with the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace system2 and 7#c7 the effect of a modified departure procedure would not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas1 as determined by the ,administrator4 #ach4 ,review and notification of categorical exclusions granted for ,next ,generation flight procedures ,section #bac7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,notifications and consultations ,as part of the process to apply a categorical exclusion under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 notify and consult with the operator of the airport at which the procedure would be implemented regarding appropriate community involvement practices2 and 7,b7 consider consultations or other engagement with the community in which the airport is located to inform the public of the new procedure4 7#d7 ,review of certain categorical exclusions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall review a decision of the ,administrator made between ,february #ad1 #bjab1 and ,september #cj1 #bjad1 to grant a categorical exclusion under this subsection with respect to a procedure to be implemented at an ,,oep airport that was a material change from procedures previously in effect at the airport to determine if the implementation of the procedure had a significant effect on the human environment in the community in which the airport is located4 7,b7 ,content of review ,if1 in conducting a review under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a procedure implemented at an ,,oep airport1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the operator of the airport1 determines that implementing the procedure had a significant effect on the human environment in the community in which the airport is located1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 consult with the operator of the airport to identify measures to mitigate the effect of the procedure on the human environment2 and 7ii7 in conducting such consultations1 consider the use of alternative flight paths that do not substantially degrade the efficiencies achieved by the implementation of the procedure being reviewed4 7,c7 ,human environment defined ,in this paragraph1 the term human environment has the meaning given that term in section #aejh4ad of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this paragraph74 4 ,,ii ,,atc ,corporation #bja4 ,purposes ,it is declared to be the purpose of ,congress in this title to transfer operation of air traffic services currently provided by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity to provide for the more efficient operation and improvement of air traffic services4 ,a ,establishment of ,,atc ,corporation #baa4 ,,atc ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,xi ,,atc ,corporation ,chapter,sec4 #ija4;,general ,provisions#ijaja #ijc4;,establishment of ,corporation2 ,transfer of ,air ,traffic ,services#ijcja #ije4,oversight of ,corporation#ijeja #ijg4;,employee ,management#ijgja #iji4,other ,matters#ijija #ija ,general ,provisions ,sec4 #ijaja4 ,definitions4 #ijaja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,in this subtitle1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,air traffic services ,the term air traffic services means services used for the monitoring1 directing1 control1 and guidance of aircraft or flows of aircraft and for the safe conduct of flight1 including communications1 navigation1 and surveillance services and provision of aeronautical information4 7#c7 ,air traffic services user ,the term air traffic services user means any individual or entity using air traffic services provided by the ,corporation within ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,board of ,directors of the ,corporation4 7#e7 ,,ceo ,the term ,,ceo means the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation4 7#f7 ,charge2 fee ,the terms charge and fee mean any rate1 charge1 fee1 or other service charge for the use of air traffic services4 7#g7 ,corporation ,the term ,corporation means the ,,atc ,corporation established under this subtitle4 7#h7 ,date of transfer ,the term date of transfer means the date on which the ,corporation assumes operational control of air traffic services from the ,,faa pursuant to this subtitle1 which shall be ,october #a1 #bjai4 7#i7 ,director ,the term ,director means a ,director of the ,board4 7#aj7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#aa7 ,interim ,,ceo ,the term ,interim ,,ceo means the ,interim ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation4 7#ab7 ,mainline air carrier ,the term mainline air carrier means an air carrier that operates under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and has primary responsibility for inventory control of the carrier's flights4 7#ac7 ,nominating ,member ,the term ,nominating ,member means a ,nominating ,member of the ,corporation4 7#ad7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,applicability of other definitions ,except with respect to the terms specifically defined in this subtitle1 the definitions contained in section #djajb7;a7 shall apply to the terms used in this subtitle4 #ijc ,establishment of ,corporation2 ,transfer of ,air ,traffic ,services ,sec4 #ijcja4 ,establishment of ,corporation4 #ijcjb4 ,transfer of air traffic services4 #ijcjc4 ,role of ,secretary in transferring air traffic services to ,corporation4 #ijcjd4 ,status and applicable laws4 #ijcje4 ,nominating ,membership4 #ijcjf4 ,board of ,directors4 #ijcjg4 ,committees of ,board2 independent auditors4 #ijcjh4 ,advisory ,board4 #ijcji4 ,officers and their responsibilities4 #ijcaj4 ,authority of ,corporation4 #ijcaa4 ,charges and fees for air traffic services4 #ijcab4 ,preemption of authority over air traffic services4 #ijcac4 ,actions by and against ,corporation4 #ijcad4 ,air traffic services for ,federal agencies4 #ijcae4 ,transfer of ,federal personnel to ,corporation4 #ijcaf4 ,transfer of facilities to ,corporation4 #ijcag4 ,approval of transferred air navigation facilities and other equipment4 #ijcah4 ,use of spectrum systems and data4 #ijcja4 ,establishment of ,corporation 7a7 ,federal charter ,there is established a federally chartered1 not-for-profit corporation to be known as the ,,atc ,corporation1 which shall be incorporated in a ,state of its choosing4 7b7 ,corporation name 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may conduct its business and affairs1 and otherwise hold itself out1 as the ,,atc ,corporation in any jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,exclusive right ,the ,corporation shall have the exclusive right to use the name ,,atc ,corporation4 #ijcjb4 ,transfer of air traffic services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall transfer operational control over air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace and international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states to the ,corporation on the date of transfer in a systematic and orderly manner that ensures continuity of safe air traffic services4 7b7 ,management and operation of air traffic services ,subject to section #ijeja1 the ,corporation may establish and carry out plans for the management and operation of air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace and international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,entities authorized ,to provide air traffic services after date of transfer ,after the date of transfer1 no entity1 other than the ,corporation1 is authorized or permitted to provide air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states1 except for-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense1 as directed by the ,president2 7#b7 entities to which the ,united ,states has delegated certain air traffic service responsibilities2 and 7#c7 entities with which the ,corporation has contracted for the provision of air traffic services4 #ijcjc4 ,role of ,secretary in transferring air traffic services to ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,as appropriate1 and except as otherwise provided1 the ,secretary shall manage and execute the transfer of operational control over air traffic services pursuant to section #ijcjb7;a7 and any related transition processes and procedures4 7b7 ,nondelegation ,except as otherwise provided1 the ,secretary may not delegate any of the authority or requirements under this subtitle to the ,administrator4 #ijcjd4 ,status and applicable laws 7a7 ,non-,federal entity ,the ,corporation is not a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 and is not subject to title #ca4 7b7 ,liability ,the ,united ,states ,government shall not be liable for the actions or inactions of the ,corporation4 7c7 ,not-,for-,profit corporation ,the ,corporation shall maintain its status as a not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7d7 ,no ,federal guarantee ,any debt assumed by the ,corporation shall not have an implied or explicit ,federal guarantee4 #ijcje4 ,nominating ,membership 7a7 ,nominating ,membership ,the ,nominating ,membership of the ,corporation shall be composed of the following ,nominating ,members3 7#a7 ,a representative of the ,federal ,government1 who shall be the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,individuals appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,an individual appointed by the principal organization representing mainline air carriers4 7,b7 ,an individual appointed by the principal organization representing noncommercial owners and recreational operators of general aviation aircraft4 7,c7 ,an individual appointed by the principal organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,corporation4 7,d7 ,an individual appointed by the principal organization representing the largest certified collective bargaining representative of airline pilots4 7b7 ,determination of principal organizations 7#a7 ,before date of transfer ,before the date of transfer1 and not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall determine the principal organizations referred to in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,after date of transfer ,on and after the date of transfer1 the ,board shall determine the principal organizations referred to in subsection 7a77#b7 in accordance with the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7c7 ,terms ,each ,nominating ,member appointed under subsection 7a77#b7 shall serve at the pleasure of the principal organization that appointed the ,nominating ,member4 7d7 ,qualifications 7#a7 ,in general ,only a citizen of the ,united ,states may be appointed as a ,nominating ,member4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,an individual may not serve as a ,nominating ,member under subsection 7a77#b7 if the individual is-- 7,a7 an officer or employee of the ,corporation2 7,b7 a ,member of ,congress or an elected official serving in a ,state1 local1 or tribal government2 or 7,c7 an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government or any ,state1 local1 or tribal government4 7e7 ,principal organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by ,corporation ,for purposes of this section and section #ijcjf1 before the date of transfer1 the term principal organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,corporation means the principal organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,,faa4 #ijcjf4 ,board of ,directors 7a7 ,authority ,the powers of the ,corporation shall be vested in a ,board of ,directors that governs the ,corporation4 7b7 ,composition of ,board of ,directors ,the ,board shall be composed of the following ,directors3 7#a7 ,the ,,ceo4 7#b7 #b ,directors appointed by the ,secretary4 7#c7 #d ,directors nominated by the ,nominating ,member appointed by the principal organization representing mainline air carriers4 7#d7 #b ,directors nominated by the ,nominating ,member appointed by the principal organization representing noncommercial owners and recreational operators of general aviation aircraft4 7#e7 #a ,director nominated by the ,nominating ,member appointed by the principal organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,corporation4 7#f7 #a ,director nominated by the ,nominating ,member appointed by the principal organization representing the largest certified collective bargaining representative of airline pilots4 7c7 ,nominations and appointments 7#a7 ,approval of initial nominations ,before the date on which all of the ,directors have been approved for the first time or the date of transfer1 whichever occurs first1 nominations made under subsection 7b7 shall be subject to the approval of the ,directors appointed by the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,approval of subsequent nominations ,except as provided by paragraph 7#c77;,b71 on and after the date on which all of the ,directors have been approved for the first time or the date of transfer1 whichever occurs first1 all nominations made under subsection 7b7 shall be subject to the approval of the ,board4 7#c7 ,directors appointed by ,secretary 7,a7 ,deadline for initial appointments ,the ,secretary shall appoint the initial ,directors under subsection 7b77#b7 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle4 7,b7 ,approval not required ,none of the ,directors appointed by the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#b7 shall be subject to approval by the ,board4 7d7 ,fiduciary duties ,the fiduciary duties of all ,directors shall be to the ,corporation4 7e7 ,qualifications 7#a7 ,in general ,only a citizen of the ,united ,states may be appointed or nominated as a ,director4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,an individual may not serve as a ,director if the individual is-- 7,a7 an officer1 agent1 or employee of the ,corporation 7other than the ,,ceo72 7,b7 a ,member of ,congress or an elected official serving in a ,state1 local1 or tribal government2 7,c7 an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government or any ,state1 local1 or tribal government2 7,d7 a director1 officer1 trustee1 agent1 or employee of-- 7i7 a bargaining agent that represents employees of the ,corporation2 or 7ii7 an entity that has a material interest as a supplier1 client1 or user of the ,corporation's services unless the ,board unanimously determines1 with the concurrence in writing of a majority of the ,nominating ,members1 that such material interest would not be likely to adversely affect in a material way the individual's ability to discharge the individual's obligations as a ,director2 or 7,e7 a director1 officer1 agent1 or employee of one of the principal organizations determined under section #ijcje7;b74 7f7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,board shall-- 7#a7 be selected from among the ,directors 7other than the ,,ceo7 by a majority vote of the ,directors2 and 7#b7 subject to subsection 7g71 serve until replaced by a majority vote of the ,directors4 7g7 ,terms 7#a7 ,initial terms ,the term of each ,director appointed1 or nominated and approved1 before the date of transfer 7other than the ,,ceo7 shall expire on the last day before the date of transfer4 7#b7 ,subsequent terms ,the term of each ,director appointed1 or nominated and approved1 on or after the date of transfer 7other than the ,,ceo7 shall be #c years1 except as provided by paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,staggering ,the ,board shall stagger the duration of the terms of the initial ,directors appointed1 or nominated and approved1 on or after the date of transfer to promote the stability of the ,board4 7h7 ,vacancies 7#a7 ,manner of nominations and appointments ,a vacancy on the ,board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment or nomination and approval was made4 7#b7 ,service until successor takes office ,a ,director may serve after the expiration of the ,director's term until a successor has taken office4 7i7 ,quorum 7#a7 ,in general ,a quorum of the ,board1 consisting of a majority of the ,directors1 shall be required to conduct any business of the ,board4 7#b7 ,approval of ,board actions ,except as otherwise provided1 the threshold for approving ,board actions shall be as set forth in the bylaws4 7j7 ,removal of ,directors ,a ,director may be removed in accordance with the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7k7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson 7or as otherwise provided in the bylaws7 and1 at a minimum1 on a quarterly basis4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,board shall be responsible for actions of the ,corporation1 including the following matters3 7,a7 ,adoption of an annual budget4 7,b7 ,approval of a strategic plan and updates thereto4 7,c7 ,authorization for issuance of indebtedness4 7,d7 ,assessment1 modification1 and collection of charges and fees to air traffic services users4 7,e7 ,hiring of the ,interim ,,ceo and ,,ceo4 7,f7 ,adoption and amendment of the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7l7 ,annual financial report ,not later than #a year after the date of transfer1 and annually thereafter1 the ,corporation shall publish a report on the activities of the ,corporation during the prior year4 ,the annual report shall also contain financial and operational performance information regarding the ,corporation and shall be made publicly available4 ,the ,corporation shall ensure that any propriety information that may be contained in the annual report is not made public4 #ijcjg4 ,committees of ,board2 independent auditors 7a7 ,committees of ,board ,the ,board shall establish and maintain a ,safety ,committee and such other committees as the ,board determines are necessary or appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the ,board effectively4 ,such committees shall be composed solely of ,directors4 7b7 ,independent auditors ,the ,board shall retain independent auditors to conduct annual audits of the ,corporation's financial statements and internal controls4 #ijcjh4 ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be an ,advisory ,board of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board-- 7#a7 shall conduct such activities as the ,board determines appropriate2 and 7#b7 may1 on its own initiative1 study1 report1 and make recommendations to the ,board on matters relating to the ,corporation's provision of air traffic services and associated safety considerations4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,number ,the ,advisory ,board shall consist of not more than #ae individuals representing interested entities4 7#b7 ,representatives ,the members of the ,advisory ,board shall include1 at a minimum1 representatives of the following3 7,a7 ,commercial service airports4 7,b7 ,owners1 operators1 and users of general aviation aircraft used exclusively in furtherance of business enterprises4 7,c7 ,aerospace manufacturers4 7,d7 ,operators of commercial unmanned aircraft systems4 7,e7 ,appropriate labor organizations4 7,f7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,g7 ,small communities4 7d7 ,structure2 terms ,the membership and structure of the ,advisory ,board1 including the duration that individuals may serve on the ,advisory ,board1 shall be determined by the ,board in accordance with the bylaws of the ,corporation4 #ijcji4 ,officers and their responsibilities 7a7 ,chief ,executive ,officer 7#a7 ,hiring 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall have a ,chief ,executive ,officer1 who shall be hired by the ,board to manage the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,,ceo shall be an individual who is a citizen of the ,united ,states and who1 by reason of professional background and experience1 is especially qualified to manage the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,,ceo shall-- 7,a7 be responsible for the management and direction of the ,corporation1 including its officers and employees1 and for the exercise of all powers and responsibilities of the ,corporation2 7,b7 establish ,corporation offices and define the responsibilities and duties of the offices1 with full authority to organize the ,corporation as required2 and 7,c7 designate an officer of the ,corporation who is vested with the authority to act in the capacity of the ,,ceo if the ,,ceo is absent or incapacitated4 7#c7 ,scope of authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,,ceo shall be subject to the policy guidance of the ,board1 report to the ,board1 and serve at the pleasure of the ,board4 7,b7 ,authority of ,board ,the ,board may modify or revoke actions of the ,,ceo pursuant to procedures set forth in the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7#d7 ,other officers and employees 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,,ceo shall appoint such other officers and employees of the ,corporation as the ,,ceo determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,delegation of functions ,the ,,ceo may delegate to the other officers and employees of the ,corporation any of the functions of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,interim ,,ceo 7#a7 ,hiring ,not later than #ij days after the date of the ,secretary's initial determination of the principal organizations under section #ijcje7;b77#a71 the ,board shall hire an ,interim ,chief ,executive ,officer who meets the qualifications specified in subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,authority and term 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,interim ,,ceo shall-- 7i7 exercise the same authority as the ,,ceo1 including serving on the ,board2 7ii7 carry out the same duties as the ,,ceo2 and 7iii7 be subject to the same prohibitions and limitations as the ,,ceo4 7,b7 ,term ,the ,interim ,,ceo shall serve until the ,board hires a ,,ceo4 7#c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to restrict the ability of the ,board to hire the individual serving as the ,interim ,,ceo to be the ,,ceo4 #ijcaj4 ,authority of ,corporation 7a7 ,general authority ,except as otherwise provided in this subtitle1 the ,corporation-- 7#a7 shall have perpetual succession in its corporate name unless dissolved by law2 7#b7 may adopt and use a corporate seal2 7#c7 may own1 lease1 use1 improve1 and dispose of such property as the ,corporation considers necessary to carry out the purposes of the ,corporation2 7#d7 may contract with other parties2 7#e7 may sue or be sued2 7#f7 may be held liable under civil and criminal law2 7#g7 may indemnify the ,directors1 including the ,interim ,,ceo or ,,ceo1 and other officers1 agents1 and employees of the ,corporation2 and 7#h7 shall have such other corporate powers as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subtitle and of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,corporation may not issue or sell equity shares in the ,corporation4 #ijcaa4 ,charges and fees for air traffic services 7a7 ,assessment and collection of charges and fees ,beginning on the date of transfer1 and subject to section #ijejb1 the ,corporation may assess and collect charges and fees from any air traffic services user for air traffic services provided by the ,corporation in ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,publication and ,board approval of proposals 7#a7 ,publication ,the ,corporation shall publish any proposed charge or fee under subsection 7a7 and any changes thereto4 7#b7 ,board approval ,the ,board shall-- 7,a7 approve any proposed charge or fee under subsection 7a7 and any changes thereto2 and 7,b7 carry out the approval in a form and manner accessible to the public and aircraft operators using ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,charging principles and methodology ,the ,corporation shall comply with the following charging principles when proposing a charge or fee under subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,charges and fees shall be consistent with the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization's ,policies on ,charges for ,air ,navigation ,services1 ,ninth ,edition1 #bjab4 7#b7 ,charges and fees for certain categories of users may be charged on a flat-fee basis so long as the charge or fee is otherwise consistent with the charging principles described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,charges and fees may not be imposed for operations of aircraft owned or operated by the ,armed ,forces or described in section #djabe7;c74 7#d7 ,charges and fees may not be imposed for air traffic services provided with respect to-- 7,a7 aircraft operations of piston engine aircraft2 or 7,b7 noncommercial aircraft operations of turbine engine aircraft4 7#e7 ,charges and fees may not be imposed for operations of air taxis in remote locations4 7#f7 ,charges and fees may not violate any international obligation of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,access to airspace ,neither the amount of charges and fees paid nor the applicability of subsection 7c77#d7 shall be determinant of access to airspace4 7e7 ,payment of charges and fees 7#a7 ,in general ,an operator using air traffic services in ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states shall pay a charge or fee assessed by the ,corporation under subsection 7a7 for services rendered and any interest and penalties assessed under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,late payment or nonpayment ,the ,corporation may assess and collect interest and penalties for late payment or nonpayment of a charge or fee assessed by the ,corporation under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,private right of action ,the ,corporation may file suit in any district court of the ,united ,states having jurisdiction over the parties1 without respect to the amount in controversy and without regard to the citizenship of the parties1 to enforce this subsection not later than #b years after the date on which a claim accrues4 ,a claim accrues1 under this paragraph1 upon the rendering of the relevant air traffic services by the ,corporation4 7f7 ,publication of fee schedule ,the ,corporation shall publish a schedule of charges and fees to be assessed under subsection 7a7 and interest and penalties to be assessed under subsection 7e77#b71 including any changes thereto-- 7#a7 at least #ij days before initiating the collection of the charges1 fees1 interest1 or penalties pursuant to the schedule or change thereto2 and 7#b7 in a form and manner accessible to aircraft operators using ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,initial schedule 7#a7 ,publication of initial schedule ,the ,corporation shall publish the initial schedule under subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 at least #ahj days before the date of transfer2 and 7,b7 in a form and manner accessible to aircraft operators using ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,dispute resolution requirements for initial schedule ,the requirements of section #ijejb shall apply if a written complaint is filed with the ,secretary for a determination of reasonableness with respect to the initial schedule4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,aircraft operation ,the term aircraft operation means the movement of an aircraft beginning with the take-off of the aircraft and ending with the landing of the aircraft4 7#b7 ,gas turbine engine ,the term gas turbine engine means a turboprop1 turbofan1 or turbojet aircraft engine4 7#c7 ,noncommercial aircraft operation ,the term noncommercial aircraft operation means an aircraft operation that does not involve the transportation of passengers1 cargo1 or mail for remuneration or hire4 7#d7 ,operations of air taxis ,the term operations of air taxis means the commuter or on-demand operations of a person who holds or is required to hold an air carrier certificate or operating certificate under part #aai of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or helicopter air ambulance operations as defined in section #ace4fja7;b77#a7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#e7 ,piston engine aircraft ,the term piston engine aircraft means an aircraft that has #a or more piston-powered engines connected to #a or more propellers1 which provide thrust to move the aircraft on the ground and through the air4 7#f7 ,remote location ,the term remote location means a location in the ,united ,states where alternatives to transportation by air taxi are unavailable or infeasible1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,turbine engine aircraft ,the term turbine engine aircraft means any aircraft that utilizes a gas turbine engine as a means of propulsion4 #ijcab4 ,preemption of authority over air traffic services 7a7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and a territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,preemption ,a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or political authority of at least #b ,states may not enact or enforce a law1 regulation1 or other provision having the force and effect of law related to air traffic services4 7c7 ,airport owner or operator ,subsection 7b7 may not be construed to limit a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or political authority of at least #b ,states that owns or operates a landing area from carrying out its proprietary powers and rights over the landing area4 #ijcac4 ,actions by and against ,corporation 7a7 ,jurisdiction for legal actions generally 7#a7 ,jurisdiction of ,united ,states district courts ,the ,united ,states district courts shall have original jurisdiction over all actions brought by or against the ,corporation1 except as otherwise provided in this subtitle4 7#b7 ,removal of actions in ,state courts ,any action brought in a ,state court to which the ,corporation is a party shall be removed to the appropriate ,united ,states district court under the provisions of chapter #hi of title #bh4 7b7 ,testimony of ,corporation employees 7#a7 ,in general ,except with the consent of the chief legal officer of the ,corporation1 employees of the ,corporation may not provide expert opinion or expert testimony in civil litigation related to the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the ,corporation may prescribe the circumstances1 if any1 under which employees of the ,corporation may provide expert opinion or expert testimony in civil litigation related to the ,corporation4 #ijcad4 ,air traffic services for ,federal agencies ,before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall establish processes1 requirements1 procedures1 and regulations and take any other measure necessary1 consistent with the purposes of this subtitle1 to ensure that all ,united ,states ,government activities supported by the ,,faa's operation of air traffic services as of the date of transfer receive support from the ,corporation after the date of transfer and on an ongoing basis4 #ijcae4 ,transfer of ,federal personnel to ,corporation 7a7 ,transfer of ,,faa employees to ,corporation 7#a7 ,process ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and representatives of the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 shall commence a process to determine1 consistent with the purposes of this subtitle1 which activities and employees1 or categories of employees1 of the ,,faa shall be transferred to the ,corporation on or before the date of transfer4 7#b7 ,determination2 transfer ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days prior to the date of transfer1 complete the determination of which activities1 employees1 or categories of employees shall be transferred to the ,corporation under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 upon completing the determination1 notify the ,,ceo1 the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 and all affected employees of such determination2 and 7,c7 on or before the date of transfer1 transfer such activities1 employees1 or categories of employees4 7b7 ,subsequent transfer of employees 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,transfers from ,,faa to ,corporation ,during the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and representatives of the certified labor organizations recognized under section #ijgje and labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 may transfer an employee from the ,,faa to the ,corporation if the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and the representatives1 finds that the determination with respect to the employee under subsection 7a7 was inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle4 7,b7 ,transfers from ,corporation to ,,faa ,during the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and representatives of the certified labor organizations recognized under section #ijgje and labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 may transfer an employee from the ,corporation to the ,,faa if the ,secretary1 after the consultation with the ,,ceo and the representatives1 finds that the determination with respect to the employee under subsection 7a7 was inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle4 7#b7 ,reemployment of ,federal employees ,an employee transferred from the ,corporation to the ,,faa under this subsection shall be entitled to the same rights and benefits1 and reemployment1 in the same manner as if covered by section #cehb of title #e notwithstanding section #hcdg7o71 #hgac1 or #hiad of such title4 7#c7 ,election of benefits for employees subject to delayed transfer to ,corporation ,in the case of an employee of the ,,faa transferred to the ,corporation under this subsection1 such employee shall be afforded the opportunity to make the election provided under section #ijgjb7;b7 with respect to benefits4 7c7 ,corporation employee benefits ,at least #ahj days before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation shall establish a compensation and benefits program for-- 7#a7 employees hired by the ,corporation after the date of transfer2 and 7#b7 employees that make the election under section #ijgjb7;b77#a77;,a77ii74 7d7 ,protections for employees not transferred to ,corporation ,for those employees of the ,,faa directly involved in the operation of air traffic services who are not transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to subsection 7a7 or who transferred back to the ,,faa pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall provide to such employees compensation and benefits consistent with the applicable collective-bargaining agreement that are not less than the level of compensation and benefits provided to such ,,faa employees prior to the date of transfer unless mutually agreed to by the ,,faa and representatives of the certified labor organization4 7e7 ,suitability1 clearances1 and medical qualifications ,all federally issued or federally required credentials1 certificates1 clearances1 medical qualifications1 access rights1 substance testing results1 and any other ,federal permissions or approvals held by any employee of the ,,faa in the operation of air traffic services that are valid and effective on the day prior to the date of transfer shall remain valid and effective after the date of transfer-- 7#a7 unless revoked for cause2 or 7#b7 until equivalent or substantially equivalent credentials1 certificates1 clearances1 medical qualifications1 access rights1 substance testing results1 and any other ,federal permissions or approvals have been issued to the employee on or after the date of transfer4 7f7 ,transition agreements 7#a7 ,bipartite agreement 7,a7 ,meetings ,at least #ahj days before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation shall meet with the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees to resolve employment-related transition matters that affect employees represented by those labor organizations and that are not otherwise covered under this section4 7,b7 ,duty to bargain in good faith ,the ,corporation and the labor organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 7in this subsection referred to as the parties7 shall be subject to the duty to bargain in good faith under chapter #ijg in any meetings pursuant to this paragraph4 7,c7 ,dispute resolution procedures ,if the parties fail to reach an agreement over the initial or subsequent employment-related transition issues not otherwise covered under this section1 the matters shall be subject to the dispute resolution procedures established under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7e7 of section #ijgjg4 7#b7 ,tripartite agreement 7,a7 ,meetings ,at least #a year before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation and the ,,faa shall meet with the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees to resolve transition matters related to the separation of air traffic services from the ,,faa pursuant to this subtitle that affect employees represented by those labor organizations and that are not otherwise covered under this section4 7,b7 ,duty to bargain in good faith ,to the extent applicable1 the ,corporation and the labor organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to the duty to bargain in good faith under chapter #ijg in any meetings pursuant to this paragraph4 7,c7 ,dispute resolution procedures ,if the ,corporation and the certified labor organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 fail to reach an agreement over the initial or subsequent transition issues related to the separation of air traffic services from the ,,faa1 not otherwise covered under this section1 the matters shall be subject to the dispute resolution procedures established under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7e7 of section #ijgjg4 #ijcaf4 ,transfer of facilities to ,corporation 7a7 ,inventory of ,,faa property and facilities ,at least #a year before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,,ceo1 shall identify the licenses1 patents1 software rights1 and real and personal property1 including air navigation facilities 7as defined in section #djajb7;a77 of the ,united ,states under ,,faa jurisdiction1 that are necessary and appropriate for the ,corporation to carry out the air traffic services transferred to the ,corporation under this subtitle4 7b7 ,transfer of ,federal property 7#a7 ,conveyance of property to ,corporation ,on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall convey1 without charge1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in1 and the use1 possession1 and control of1 properties identified under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,sale of property by ,corporation after date of transfer ,if the ,corporation sells any of the property conveyed to the ,corporation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,corporation shall use the proceeds received from the sale of such property for the acquisition or improvement of air navigation facilities or other capital assets4 7#c7 ,reversionary interest ,any conveyance of real property under this section located at an ,,faa technical facility shall be subject to the condition that all right1 title1 and interest in the real property shall revert to the ,united ,states and be placed under the administrative control of the ,secretary if-- 7,a7 the ,corporation determines the real property is no longer necessary to carry out the air traffic services transferred to the ,corporation under this subtitle2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines the reversion is necessary to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,consolidation and realignment of transferred services and facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,at least #ahj days before the date of transfer1 and subject to section #ijgjg1 the ,corporation1 in consultation with representatives of labor organizations representing operations and maintenance employees of the air traffic control system1 shall establish a process for the realignment and consolidation of services and facilities to be transferred to the ,corporation from the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,moratorium ,except as otherwise provided1 there shall be a moratorium on any effort by the ,administrator or the ,corporation to consolidate or realign air traffic services or facilities until the process required by paragraph 7#a7 is established4 #ijcag4 ,approval of transferred air navigation facilities and other equipment ,on the date of transfer1 the ,corporation is authorized to operate all air navigation facilities and other equipment conveyed pursuant to section #ijcaf without additional approval or certification by the ,secretary4 #ijcah4 ,use of spectrum systems and data ,beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall provide the ,corporation with such access to the spectrum systems used by the ,,faa before the date of transfer to provide air traffic services1 and any successor spectrum systems1 and to the data from such systems1 as is necessary to enable the ,corporation to provide air traffic services under this subtitle4 #ije ,oversight of ,corporation ,sec4 #ijeja4 ,safety oversight and regulation of ,corporation4 #ijejb4 ,resolution of disputes concerning air traffic services charges and fees4 #ijejc4 ,air navigation facilities established after date of transfer4 #ijejd4 ,international agreements and activities4 #ijeje4 ,availability of safety information4 #ijejf4 ,reporting of safety violations to ,,faa4 #ijejg4 ,insurance requirements4 #ijeja4 ,safety oversight and regulation of ,corporation 7a7 ,performance-,based regulations and minimum safety standards ,before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prescribe performance-based regulations and minimum safety standards for the operation of air traffic services by the ,corporation2 and 7#b7 adopt1 after consultation with the ,corporation and the ,,faa's certified bargaining representatives1 policies and other administrative materials of the ,,faa in effect before the date of transfer for providing air traffic services4 7b7 ,safety management system 7#a7 ,in general ,the regulations and standards shall include a safety management system for air traffic services provided by the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,foundation ,the safety management system shall be based on the safety management system used by the ,air ,traffic ,organization of the ,,faa before the date of transfer4 7#c7 ,use by ,corporation ,beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,corporation shall use the safety management system1 including any changes thereto1 when assessing and managing risks in all procedures1 processes1 and practices necessary to provide air traffic services4 7c7 ,proposals ,to modify air traffic management procedures1 assignments1 and classifications of airspace 7#a7 ,submission of proposals to ,secretary ,the ,corporation or another interested party may submit to the ,secretary a proposal to modify-- 7,a7 air traffic management procedures1 assignments1 classifications of airspace1 or other actions affecting airspace access that are developed pursuant to the safety management system2 and 7,b7 ,,faa policies and other administrative materials adopted under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,review and approval of proposals ,the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include a process for expedited review and approval of a proposal received under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,standard for approval ,the ,secretary shall approve a proposal received under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the proposal complies with the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a7 and is otherwise consistent with the public interest4 7#d7 ,approvals1 disapprovals1 and modifications 7,a7 ,in general ,during the #de-;day period beginning on the date of receipt of a proposal under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall approve1 disapprove1 or modify the proposal4 7,b7 ,written explanation ,if the ,secretary disapproves or modifies the proposal1 the ,secretary shall provide a written explanation of the ,secretary's decision1 including-- 7i7 any instances of inconsistency with the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 any other information that formed the basis for the ,secretary's decision4 7#e7 ,failure to act ,if the ,secretary fails to act on a proposal received under paragraph 7#a7 during the #de-;day period described in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 the ,corporation or other party making the proposal shall be entitled to a writ of mandamus in a ,federal district court with venue4 7d7 ,judicial review 7#a7 ,in general ,any decision made by the ,secretary to approve1 disapprove1 or modify a proposal received under subsection 7c77#a7 shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to subsections 7a71 7b71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #dfaaj4 7#b7 ,standard of review 7,a7 ,disapprovals2 modifications ,in the case of a petition filed under section #dfaaj7;a7 to review a decision of the ,secretary that disapproves or modifies a proposal received from the ,corporation under subsection 7c77#a71 the court shall1 without deference to the ,secretary's determination1 review de novo the record to determine if the ,secretary's determination is consistent with the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,approvals ,in the case of a petition filed under section #dfaaj7;a7 to review a decision of the ,secretary that approves a proposal received from the ,corporation under subsection 7c77#a71 the court may overturn the approval only upon a finding of clear error or an abuse of discretion4 7e7 ,compilation 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,corporation shall establish and maintain a compilation of the policies and other materials referred to in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,corporation shall update the compilation each time a proposal described in subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 is approved4 7#c7 ,publication ,the ,corporation shall make the compilation available to the public4 7f7 ,special rules for proposals affecting certain airspace ,the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include procedures 7including advance submission of necessary supporting data1 analysis1 and documentation7 for the ,secretary to evaluate1 at least #ahj days before its submission under subsection 7c77#a71 a proposal for an airspace change that would affect airspace that is-- 7#a7 within an area designated as a ,metroplex by the ,,faa as of ,june #h1 #bjae2 7#b7 within an area subject to a major1 large-scale airspace redesign project2 or 7#c7 adjacent to or containing special use airspace4 7g7 ,special rules for proposals relating to operation of contract towers 7#a7 ,in general ,the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include procedures for the ,secretary to evaluate1 under subsection 7c71 a proposal for an airspace change that results from the proposed closure of a tower that is operating under a contract with the ,corporation and that1 prior to the date of transfer1 was operated under a contract with the ,secretary pursuant to section #dgabd4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the procedures required pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the advance submission of necessary supporting data1 analysis1 and documentation related to-- 7i7 the safety risk management assessment of the proposed contract tower closure2 7ii7 an assessment of the impact of the proposed closure on the operation of the national airspace system2 7iii7 an assessment of the impact of the proposed closure on air service to affected communities2 and 7iv7 any other safety or operational information the ,secretary determines to be necessary to understand the safety impact of the proposed closure2 and 7,b7 a process to receive input from the public1 impacted air traffic services users1 local communities1 and the airport operator of the airport where the contract tower proposed to be closed is located4 7h7 ,exempted airspace actions ,the requirements of this section shall not apply to-- 7#a7 temporary airspace actions directed by the ,administrator or ,secretary2 7#b7 airspace actions necessitated by an exercise of authority under section #djajf2 or 7#c7 certain emergency circumstances1 as defined by the ,secretary in regulation4 7i7 ,delegation ,notwithstanding section #ijcjc7;b71 and except for the process and procedures required by subsection 7g71 the ,secretary may delegate safety oversight functions to the ,administrator4 #ijejb4 ,resolution of disputes concerning air traffic services charges and fees 7a7 ,authority ,to request ,secretary's determination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue a determination as to whether a charge or fee assessed by the ,corporation for the use of air traffic services in ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states is reasonable if a written complaint for such determination is filed with the ,secretary by an affected air traffic services user not later than #fj days after the air traffic services user receives written notice of the establishment or increase of such charge or fee4 7#b7 ,secretary's determination ,in determining under paragraph 7#a7 whether a charge or fee is reasonable1 the ,secretary may only determine whether the charge or fee is reasonable pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,treatment of interest and penalties ,in this section1 the terms charge and fee include any interest and penalties relating thereto4 7b7 ,procedural regulations ,at least #bgj days before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register final regulations1 policy statements1 or guidelines establishing the procedures for acting upon written complaints filed under subsection 7a77#a7 and requests of the ,corporation pursuant to subsection 7e77#c74 7c7 ,determination of reasonableness ,in determining under subsection 7a77#a7 whether a charge or fee is reasonable1 the ,secretary shall determine only if the charge or fee is-- 7#a7 consistent with the charging principles described in section #ijcaa7;c72 and 7#b7 otherwise consistent with the public interest4 7d7 ,decisions by ,secretary ,the final regulations1 policy statements1 or guidelines required in subsection 7b7 shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days after an air traffic services user files with the ,secretary a written complaint relating to an air traffic service charge or fee1 the ,secretary shall issue a final order determining whether the charge or fee is reasonable4 7#b7 ,not later than #cj days after such complaint is filed with the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall dismiss the complaint if no significant dispute exists or shall assign the matter to an administrative law judge4 ,thereafter1 the matter shall be handled in accordance with part #cjb of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or as modified by the ,secretary1 to ensure an orderly disposition of the matter within the #ij-;day period and any specifically applicable provisions of this section4 7#c7 ,the administrative law judge shall issue a recommended decision within #de days after the complaint is assigned or within such shorter period as the ,secretary may specify4 7#d7 ,if the ,secretary1 upon the expiration of #ij days after the filing of the complaint1 has not issued a final order1 the decision of the administrative law judge shall be deemed to be the final order of the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,any party to the dispute may seek review of a final order of the ,secretary under this subsection in the ,circuit ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit or the court of appeals in the circuit with venue4 7#f7 ,any findings of fact in a final order of the ,secretary under this subsection1 if supported by substantial evidence1 shall be conclusive if challenged in a court pursuant to this subsection4 ,no objection to such a final order shall be considered by the court unless objection was urged before an administrative law judge or the ,secretary at a proceeding under this subsection or1 if not so urged1 unless there were reasonable grounds for failure to do so4 7e7 ,payment under protest2 guarantee of air traffic services user access 7#a7 ,payment under protest 7,a7 ,in general ,any charge or fee increase or newly established charge or fee that is the subject of a complaint that is not dismissed by the ,secretary shall be paid by the complainant air traffic services user to the ,corporation under protest4 7,b7 ,referral or credit ,any amounts paid under this subsection by a complainant air traffic services user to the ,corporation under protest shall be subject to refund or credit to the air traffic services user in accordance with directions in the final order of the ,secretary within #cj days of such order4 7,c7 ,timely repayment ,in order to ensure the timely repayment1 with interest1 of amounts in dispute determined not to be reasonable by the ,secretary1 the ,corporation shall obtain a letter of credit1 or surety bond1 or other suitable credit facility1 equal to the amount in dispute that is due during the #ij-;day period established by this section1 plus interest1 unless the ,corporation and the air traffic services user agree otherwise4 7,d7 ,deadline ,the letter of credit1 or surety bond1 or other suitable credit facility shall be provided to the ,secretary not later than #bj days after the filing of the complaint and shall remain in effect for #cj days after the earlier of #ij days or the issuance of a timely final order by the ,secretary determining whether such charge or fee is reasonable4 7#b7 ,guarantee of air traffic services user access ,contingent upon an air traffic services user's compliance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 and pending the issuance of a final order by the ,secretary determining the reasonableness of a charge or fee that is the subject of a complaint filed under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,corporation may not withhold air traffic services as a means of enforcing the charge or fee4 7#c7 ,noncompliance ,prior to the issuance of a final order by the ,secretary determining the reasonableness of a charge or fee that is the subject of a complaint filed under subsection 7a77#a71 if an air traffic services user does not comply with the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,corporation shall withhold air traffic services from the user if the ,corporation requests and receives approval from the ,secretary to withhold air traffic services4 #ijejc4 ,air navigation facilities established after date of transfer 7a7 ,safety management system for air navigation facilities ,notwithstanding section #ddgjb or #ddgjh1 or any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall establish procedures under which the ,corporation or any other interested person may submit to the ,secretary for approval a safety management system for use by the ,corporation or person in designing1 manufacturing1 testing1 or operating an air navigation facility1 as defined in section #djajb7;a71 established after the date of transfer4 7b7 ,establishment of procedures ,the procedures established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be established before the date of transfer2 7#b7 include a process for the ,secretary to periodically review1 in an expedited manner1 a safety management system approved under subsection 7a7 and its implementation2 and 7#c7 allow for enforcement of the terms and conditions of the safety management system by the ,secretary pursuant to section #dfcja7;a77#a77;,a74 7c7 ,compliance required ,in carrying out activities related to the design1 manufacture1 testing1 or operation of air navigation facilities1 the ,corporation or any other interested person shall act in accordance with the applicable safety management system approved pursuant to this section4 #ijejd4 ,international agreements and activities 7a7 ,consistency with international obligations and laws of other countries ,the ,corporation shall provide air traffic services under this subtitle in a manner that is consistent with any obligation assumed by the ,united ,states in a treaty1 convention1 or agreement that may be in force between the ,united ,states and a foreign country or foreign countries or between the ,united ,states and an international organization1 and shall take into consideration any applicable laws and requirements of foreign countries4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,corporation may not negotiate on behalf of or otherwise represent the ,united ,states before any foreign government or international organization4 #ijeje4 ,availability of safety information 7a7 ,safety information ,the ,corporation shall make available to air traffic services users and the public-- 7#a7 the same type of safety information made available by the ,,faa before the date of transfer2 7#b7 any additional safety information needed by air traffic services users to operate safely2 and 7#c7 any updates or revisions to the safety information referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,meteorological services2 aeronautical charts ,the ,corporation may provide for the dissemination of available aviation-related meteorological information and aeronautical charts to air traffic services users4 #ijejf4 ,reporting of safety violations to ,,faa 7a7 ,in general ,in a manner1 form1 and process prescribed by the ,administrator1 the ,corporation shall report to the ,administrator complaints or instances of-- 7#a7 noncompliance with or deviations from air traffic control clearances or instructions2 7#b7 noncompliant operations in controlled airspace or special use airspace2 and 7#c7 any other observed activities endangering persons or property in the air or on the ground4 7b7 ,assistance in enforcement actions ,the ,corporation shall provide necessary assistance in any enforcement action taken by the ,administrator resulting from a report of the ,corporation or another person or entity4 7c7 ,statutory construction ,this section may not be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to undertake enforcement actions upon the ,administrator's initiative4 #ijejg4 ,insurance requirements ,the ,corporation shall maintain adequate liability insurance policies and coverages1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including complete indemnification of employees of the ,corporation for acts within the scope of employment4 #ijg ,employee ,management ,sec4 #ijgja4 ,definitions4 #ijgjb4 ,employee management and benefits election4 #ijgjc4 ,labor and employment policy4 #ijgjd4 ,bargaining units4 #ijgje4 ,recognition of labor organizations4 #ijgjf4 ,collective-bargaining agreements4 #ijgjg4 ,collective-bargaining dispute resolution4 #ijgjh4 ,potential and pending grievances1 arbitrations1 and settlements4 #ijgji4 ,legal action4 #ijgja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means1 as the context requires1 the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,air traffic controller 7,a7 ,in general ,the term air traffic controller means an employee of the ,corporation who1 in an air traffic control facility or flight service station facility-- 7i7 is actively engaged-- 7,i7 in the separation and control of air traffic2 or 7,,ii7 in providing preflight1 inflight1 or airport advisory service to aircraft operators2 or 7ii7 is the immediate supervisor of any employee described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the definition of air traffic controller for purposes of section #hccf7;e7 of chapter #hc of title #e and section #hdab7;e7 of chapter #hd of such title shall mean only employees actively engaged in the separation of air traffic and the immediate supervisors of such employees1 as set forth in section #hcca7cj7 of such title1 and section #hdja7ce7 of such title4 7#c7 ,authority ,the term ,authority means the ,federal ,labor ,relations ,authority1 as described in section #gajd7;a7 of title #e4 7#d7 ,service ,the term ,service means the ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service established by section #bjb of the ,labor ,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #agb74 #ijgjb4 ,employee management and benefits election 7a7 ,authority of ,,ceo 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided by law1 the ,,ceo shall classify and fix the compensation and benefits of employees in the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,negotiations ,in developing1 making changes to1 and implementing wages1 hours1 and other terms and conditions of employment1 including when establishing the compensation and benefits program under section #ijcae7;c71 the ,corporation shall negotiate with exclusive representatives recognized under section #ijgje4 7#c7 ,before date of transfer ,for purposes of paragraph 7#b71 before the date of transfer1 the term exclusive representatives recognized under section #ijgje shall refer to labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees4 7b7 ,former ,federal employees 7#a7 ,federal retirement benefits 7,a7 ,election of retirement benefits ,at least #ij days before the date of transfer1 an employee transferring to the ,corporation who will be subject to either the ,civil ,service ,retirement ,system under chapter #hc of title #e 7in this section referred to as ,,csrs7 or the ,federal ,employees ,retirement ,system under chapter #hd of title #e 7in this section referred to as ,,fers7 on the day immediately preceding the date of transfer shall elect either to-- 7i7 retain the employee's coverage under either ,,csrs or ,,fers1 as applicable1 in lieu of coverage by the ,corporation's employee benefits system established under section #ijcae7;c72 or 7ii7 receive a deferred annuity1 lump-sum benefit1 or any other benefit available to the employee under ,,csrs or ,,fers1 in the same manner that would have been available to the employee if the employee had voluntarily separated from ,federal employment on the day before the date of transfer4 7,b7 ,thrift ,savings ,plan accounts ,an employee who makes the election under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall have the option to transfer the balance in the employee's ,thrift ,savings ,plan account to the plan under the ,corporation's retirement system1 consistent with applicable law and the terms of the ,corporation's plan4 7,c7 ,periodic election ,the ,corporation shall provide for periodic election seasons during which an employee who transferred to the ,corporation on the date of transfer may become eligible for retirement benefits under the ,corporation's employee benefits system established under section #ijcae7;c7 by making an election under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7,d7 ,continuity of annuitant benefits ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any individual who is receiving an annuity under chapter #hc or chapter #hd of title #e may continue to receive such annuity while employed by the ,corporation4 7,e7 ,high-#c determination ,with respect to any employee who retains ,,csrs or ,,fers coverage pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 such employee's basic pay while with the ,corporation shall be included in any determination of such employee's average pay under section #hcca7d7 or #hdja7c71 as the case may be1 of title #e when calculating the annuity 7if any7 of such employee4 ,for purposes of this section1 an employee's basic pay shall be defined as such employee's total annual salary or wages from the ,corporation1 including any location-based adjustment4 7#b7 ,payments to ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund ,for employees of the ,corporation who elect to retain their coverage under either ,,csrs or ,,fers pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,corporation shall only be required to pay to the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund-- 7,a7 such employee deductions and agency contributions as are required by sections #hccd1 #hdbb1 and #hdbc of title #e2 and 7,b7 such additional amounts1 not to exceed #b percent of the amounts under subparagraph 7,a71 as are determined necessary by the ,office of ,personnel ,management to pay the cost of administering retirement benefits for employees who retire from the ,corporation after the date of transfer under either ,,csrs or ,,fers1 for their survivors1 and for survivors of employees of the ,corporation who die after the date of transfer 7which amounts shall be available to the ,office of ,personnel ,management as provided in section #hcdh7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #e74 7#c7 ,thrift ,savings ,fund ,the ,corporation shall pay to the ,thrift ,savings ,fund such employee and agency contributions as are required by section #hdcb of title #e for employees who elect to retain their coverage under ,,fers pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,health benefits plan election ,any employee of the ,corporation who was subject to the ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits ,program under chapter #hi of title #e 7in this section referred to as ,,fehbp7 on the day immediately preceding the date of transfer shall have the option to receive health benefits from a health benefit plan established by the ,corporation under section #ijcae7;c7 or to continue coverage under ,,fehbp without interruption4 7#e7 ,payments to ,employees ,health ,benefits ,fund ,for employees of the ,corporation who elect to retain their coverage under ,,fehbp pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 the ,corporation shall pay to the ,employees ,health ,benefits ,fund-- 7,a7 such employee deductions and agency contributions as are required by subsections 7a7 through 7f7 of section #hijf of title #e2 and 7,b7 such amounts as are determined necessary by the ,office of ,personnel ,management under paragraph 7#f7 to reimburse the ,office of ,personnel ,management for contributions under section #hijf7;g77#a7 of title #e4 7#f7 ,reimbursement amounts ,the amounts required to be paid by the ,corporation under paragraph 7#e77;,b7 shall be equal to the amount of ,government contributions for retired employees who retire from the ,corporation after the date of transfer under either ,,csrs or ,,fers1 for survivors of such retired employees1 and for survivors of employees of the ,corporation who die after the date of transfer1 with said amounts prorated to reflect only that portion of the total service of such employees and retired persons that was performed for the ,corporation after the date of transfer4 7#g7 ,additional benefits ,subject to the provisions of this chapter1 any employee of the ,corporation who was subject to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #he 7concerning unemployment compensation7 and chapters #hg 7concerning life insurance71 #hi;,a 7concerning enhanced dental benefits71 and #hi;,b 7concerning enhanced vision benefits7 of title #e shall have the option to continue coverage under such provisions without interruption in lieu of applicable coverage by the ,corporation's employee benefits system established under section #ijcae7;c74 ,the ,corporation shall withhold from pay1 and shall make contributions1 under the provisions of title #e referred to in this subsection at the same rates applicable to agencies of the ,federal ,government for such employees4 7#h7 ,workers compensation ,officers and employees of the ,corporation shall be covered by1 and shall be considered employees for purposes of1 subchapter ,i of chapter #ha of title #e 7concerning compensation for work injuries74 ,the ,corporation shall make contributions to the ,employees' ,compensation ,fund under the provisions of section #hadg of title #e at the same rates applicable to agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7#i7 ,non-,foreign area ,to the extent consistent with law1 the ,non-,foreign ,area ,retirement ,equity ,assurance ,act of #bjji shall apply to officers and employees of the ,corporation transferred under section #ijcae4 7#aj7 ,transfer of leave ,sick and annual leave1 credit hours1 and compensatory time of officers and employees of the ,corporation1 whether accrued before or after the date of transfer1 shall be obligations of the ,corporation under the provisions of this chapter4 7#aa7 ,whistleblower protection ,neither the ,corporation1 nor any officer or employee of the ,corporation1 may take any action described in subsection 7b77#h71 7b77#i71 or 7b77#ac71 or the final paragraph of subsection 7b71 of section #bcjb of title #e 7relating to whistleblower protection74 #ijgjc4 ,labor and employment policy 7a7 ,application of chapter #ga of title #e ,to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter1 labor-management relations shall be subject to the provisions of chapter #ga of title #e1 provided that the obligation of the ,corporation and an exclusive bargaining representative recognized under section #ijgje to bargain collectively in good faith over conditions of employment shall mean to bargain over the same wages1 hours1 and other terms and conditions of employment as are negotiable under section #h7;d7 of the ,act of ,july #e1 #aice1 as amended 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeh7;d771 and without application of section #gajc7;a77#ad7 of title #e and section #gaag of title #e1 which shall not apply4 7b7 ,applicability ,to the limited extent necessary for the implementation of this chapter1 the ,corporation shall have the rights and obligations of an agency under chapter #ga of title #e4 7c7 ,application of ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act ,the provisions of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 shall apply to the ,corporation and to its officers and employees4 7d7 ,reporting and disclosure ,the provisions of the ,labor-,management ,reporting and ,disclosure ,act of #aiei 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq47 shall be applicable to labor organizations that have or are seeking to attain recognition under section #ijgje1 and to such organizations' officers1 agents1 shop stewards1 other representatives1 and members4 7e7 ,right ,to collectively bargain ,each employee of the ,corporation shall have the right1 freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal1 to form1 join1 and assist a labor organization or to refrain from any such activity1 and each employee shall be protected in the exercise of this right4 ,such right shall include the right to engage in collective bargaining with respect to the same wages1 hours1 and other terms and conditions of employment as are negotiable under section #h7;d7 of the ,act of ,july #e1 #aice1 as amended 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeh7;d774 #ijgjd4 ,bargaining units 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #gaab of title #e and subject to the requirements of this chapter1 the ,authority shall decide in each case the unit appropriate for collective bargaining with the ,corporation4 7b7 ,previously certified units ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,authority may not adopt1 certify1 or decide upon bargaining units that include employees in bargaining units previously certified by the ,authority that are smaller in geographic scope than such previously certified bargaining units1 unless the ,authority finds by compelling evidence that such previously certified units would not1 absent modification1 remain units appropriate for collective bargaining with the ,corporation4 7c7 ,other units ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 or 7b71 the ,authority shall not recognize or certify any bargaining unit different than the bargaining units previously certified by the ,authority prior to the date described in section #ijgje7;g74 #ijgje4 ,recognition of labor organizations 7a7 ,application of chapter #ga of title #e ,to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter1 section #gaaa of title #e shall apply to the recognition and certification of labor organizations for the employees of the ,corporation and the ,corporation shall accord exclusive recognition to and bargain collectively with a labor organization when the organization has been selected by a majority of the employees in an appropriate unit as their representative4 7b7 ,recognition of exclusive representative ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 each labor organization that1 immediately before the date of transfer1 was recognized as the exclusive representative for a bargaining unit of employees of the ,agency shall be deemed to be recognized on the date of transfer or thereafter as the exclusive representative for those employees of the ,corporation in the same or similar bargaining unit unless another representative for a bargaining unit of employees is certified pursuant to section #gaaa of title #e and this section4 7c7 ,expiration of term ,every collective-bargaining agreement or arbitration award that applies to an employee of the ,agency and that is in force immediately before the date of transfer continues in force until its term expires4 ,to the extent that the ,corporation assumes the functions and responsibilities that1 prior to the date of transfer1 were conducted by the ,agency1 agreements and supplements 7including any arbitration award1 as applicable7 covering employees of the ,agency that are in effect on the date of transfer shall continue to be recognized by and binding on the ,corporation1 the bargaining representative1 and all covered employees until altered or amended pursuant to law4 ,any agreement1 supplement1 or arbitration award continued by this section is deemed to be an agreement1 supplement1 or arbitration award binding on the ,corporation1 the bargaining representative1 and all covered employees for purposes of this chapter and title #e4 7d7 ,limitation on application ,notwithstanding section #ijgjc1 sections #gajf and #gaac of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7e7 ,continuation of bargaining ,if an exclusive representative and the ,agency are engaged in bargaining 7whether concerning a collective-bargaining agreement1 issues related to the transfer of functions and responsibilities from the ,agency to the ,corporation1 or otherwise7 prior to the date of transfer1 such bargaining shall continue between the exclusive representative and the ,corporation1 and the ,corporation shall be bound by any commitments made during bargaining by the ,agency4 7f7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the waiving of hearings by stipulation for the purpose of a consent election in conformity with regulations and rules of decision of the ,authority4 7g7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any provision of title #e1 no bargaining unit or part of a bargaining unit consisting of employees of the ,corporation represented by a labor organization pursuant to subsection 7b7 may be reviewed1 rescinded1 amended1 altered1 or varied1 other than-- 7#a7 to include in the unit any employees who are not represented by a labor organization1 or 7#b7 to merge bargaining units that are represented by the same labor organization1 before the first day of the last #c months of the first collective agreement entered into after the date of transfer that applies to those employees and that has resulted from collective bargaining between such labor organization and the ,corporation4 7h7 ,deduction 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ijgjc1 section #gaae of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7#b7 ,dues ,when a labor organization holds exclusive recognition1 the ,corporation shall deduct the regular and periodic dues1 initiation fees1 and assessments 7not including fines and penalties7 of the organization from the pay of all members of the organization in the unit of recognition if the ,corporation 7or1 before the date of transfer1 the ,agency7 has received from each employee1 on whose account such deductions are made1 a written assignment which shall be irrevocable for a period of not more than #a year4 7#c7 ,continuation ,any agreement described in subsection 7c7 that provides for deduction by the ,agency of the regular and periodic dues1 initiation fees1 and assessments 7not including fines and penalties7 of the labor organization from the pay of its members shall continue in full force and effect and the obligation for such deductions shall be assumed by the ,corporation4 ,no such deduction may be made from the pay of any employee except on the employee's written assignment1 which shall be irrevocable for a period of not more than #a year4 #ijgjf4 ,collective-bargaining agreements 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under section #ijgje7;c71 collective-bargaining agreements between the ,corporation and bargaining representatives shall be effective for not less than #b years4 7b7 ,procedures ,collective-bargaining agreements between the ,corporation and bargaining representatives recognized under section #ijgje may include any procedures for resolution by the parties of grievances and adverse actions arising under the agreement1 including procedures culminating in binding third-party arbitration1 or the parties may adopt any such procedures by mutual agreement in the event of a dispute4 7c7 ,limitation on application ,notwithstanding section #ijgjc1 section #gaba7;c7 of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7d7 ,dispute resolution procedures ,the ,corporation and bargaining representatives recognized under section #ijgje may by mutual agreement adopt procedures for the resolution of disputes or impasses arising in the negotiation of a collective-bargaining agreement4 #ijgjg4 ,collective-bargaining dispute resolution 7a7 ,resolution of disputes 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 prior to #ij days after the expiration of the term collective-bargaining agreement or #ij days after the parties begin mid-term negotiations1 the ,corporation and the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees of the ,corporation 7in this section referred to collectively as the parties7 do not reach an agreement under sections #gaad7;a77#a71 #gaad7;a77#d71 and #gaad7;b7 of title #e 7as such sections apply to the ,corporation under this chapter71 or #ijgjf7;d7 of this chapter1 the ,corporation and the bargaining representative shall use the mediation services of the ,service to attempt to reach such agreement in accordance with part #adbe of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subtitle74 7#b7 ,mediation period ,the mediation period under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #fj days unless extended by written agreement of the parties4 7b7 ,binding arbitration for term bargaining 7#a7 ,three member private arbitration board ,if the mediation services of the ,service under subsection 7a77#a7 do not lead to the resolution of issues in controversy arising from the negotiation of a term collective-bargaining agreement1 the parties shall submit their issues in controversy to a private arbitration board consisting of #c members4 7#b7 ,appointment of arbitration board 7,a7 ,preparation of list of arbitrators ,the ,director of the ,service shall provide for the appointment of the #c members of an arbitration board by-- 7i7 preparing a list of not fewer than #ae names of arbitrators of nationwide reputation and professional stature with at least #bj years of experience in labor-management arbitration and considerable experience in interest arbitration in major industries2 and 7ii7 providing the list to the parties4 7,b7 ,selection of arbitrators by parties ,not later than #aj days after receiving a list of names under subparagraph 7,a71 the parties shall each select one arbitrator4 ,the arbitrators selected by the parties do not need to be arbitrators whose names appear on the list4 7,c7 ,selection of third arbitrator ,not later than #g days after the date on which the #b arbitrators are selected by the parties under subparagraph 7,b71 the #b arbitrators1 acting jointly1 shall select a third person from the list prepared under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,failure to act ,if either of the parties fails to select a person or if the #b arbitrators are unable to agree on the third person in #g days1 the parties shall make the selection by alternately striking names on the list prepared under subparagraph 7,a71 beginning with the party chosen on a random basis1 until one arbitrator remains4 7#c7 ,framing issues in controversy ,if the parties do not agree on the framing of the issues to be submitted for arbitration1 the arbitration board shall frame the issues4 7#d7 ,hearings ,the arbitration board shall give the parties a full and fair hearing1 including an opportunity to present evidence and witnesses in support of their claims and an opportunity to present their case in person1 by counsel1 or by other representative as they may elect4 7#e7 ,decisions ,the arbitration board shall render its written decision not later than #ij days after the date of its appointment4 ,decisions of the arbitration board shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties4 7#f7 ,evidence ,the arbitration board shall consider and afford the proper weight to all of the evidence presented by the parties4 7#g7 ,costs ,the parties shall share costs of the arbitration equally4 7c7 ,ratification of agreements ,upon reaching a voluntary agreement or at the conclusion of the binding arbitration under subsection 7b71 the final agreement1 except for those matters decided by a private arbitration board1 shall be-- 7#a7 subject to ratification by the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees1 if so requested by the bargaining representative2 and 7#b7 subject to approval by the head of the ,corporation in accordance with section #gaad7;c7 of title #e4 7d7 ,mid-,term bargaining 7#a7 ,preparation of list of arbitrators ,if the mediation services of the ,service under subsection 7a7 do not lead to the resolution of issues in controversy arising from the negotiation of a mid-term collective-bargaining agreement1 the ,director shall provide the parties a list of not fewer than #aj names of arbitrators of nationwide reputation and professional stature with at least #bj years of experience in labor-management arbitration and considerable experience in interest arbitration in major industries4 7#b7 ,selection of arbitrator ,the parties shall alternately strike names on the list1 beginning with the party chosen on a random basis1 until one arbitrator remains4 7#c7 ,decision ,the arbitrator shall hold a hearing1 and not later than #ij days after date of the appointment of the arbitrator1 issue a written decision resolving the issues in controversy4 ,the decision shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties4 7e7 ,enforcement ,to enforce this section1 either party may bring suit in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia1 which shall hear and resolve the enforcement action on an expedited basis4 7f7 ,application ,notwithstanding section #ijgjc7;a71 section #gaai of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 #ijgjh4 ,potential and pending grievances1 arbitrations1 and settlements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation is deemed to be the employer referred to in any agreement or supplement referred to in section #ijgje7;c7 for the purpose of any arbitration proceeding or arbitration award4 ,any agreement concerning any employee that resolves a potential or filed grievance that is binding on the ,agency shall1 to the extent that the employee becomes an employee of the ,corporation1 become binding on the ,corporation4 7b7 ,existing binding agreements ,any agreement or supplement referred to in section #ijgje7;c7 is binding on-- 7#a7 the ,corporation as if it were the employer referred to in such agreement or supplement2 7#b7 the bargaining representative that is a party to the agreement or supplement2 and 7#c7 the employees of the ,corporation in the bargaining unit with respect to whom that bargaining representative has been certified4 7c7 ,jurisdiction ,subject to section #ijgjc1 the ,authority shall retain jurisdiction over all matters arising before the date of transfer in relation to the interpretation and application of any agreement or supplement referred to in section #ijgje7;c71 whether or not such agreement or supplement has expired4 7d7 ,existing grievances or arbitrations ,grievances or arbitrations that were filed or commenced before the date of transfer with respect to any agreement or supplement referred to in section #ijgje7;c7 shall be continued as though the ,corporation were the employer referred to in the agreement or supplement4 7e7 ,proceedings after date of transfer ,where events giving rise to a grievance under any agreement or supplement referred to in section #ijgje7;c7 occurred before the date of transfer but the proceedings had not commenced before that date1 the proceedings may be commenced on or after the date of transfer in accordance with such agreement or supplement as though the ,corporation were the employer referred to in such agreement or supplement4 7f7 ,actions deemed ,to be by ,corporation ,for the purposes of subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 anything done1 or not done1 by the ,agency is deemed to have been done1 or to have not been done1 as the case may be1 by the ,corporation4 7g7 ,exceptions to arbitral awards 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ijgjc1 section #gabb of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7#b7 ,actions to vacate ,either party to grievance arbitration under this chapter may file an action pursuant to section #ijgji7;a7 to enforce the arbitration process or to vacate or enforce an arbitration award4 ,an arbitration award may only be vacated on the grounds1 and pursuant to the standards1 that would be applicable to an action to vacate an arbitration award brought in the ,federal courts under section #cja of the ,labor ,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ahe74 #ijgji4 ,legal action 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with the requirements of section #ijcac1 actions to enforce the arbitration process or vacate or enforce an arbitral award under section #ijgjh7;g77#b7 between the ,corporation and a labor organization representing ,corporation employees1 or between any such labor organizations1 may be brought in any district court of the ,united ,states having jurisdiction of the parties1 without respect to the amount in controversy4 7b7 ,authorized acts ,a labor organization recognized under section #ijgje and the ,corporation shall be bound by the authorized acts of their agents4 ,any labor organization may sue or be sued as an entity and on behalf of the employees whom it represents in the courts of the ,united ,states4 ,any money judgment against a labor organization in a district court of the ,united ,states shall be enforceable only against the organization as an entity and against its assets1 and shall not be enforceable against any individual member or his assets4 7c7 ,jurisdiction ,under this subtitle1 for the purposes of actions and proceedings by or against labor organizations in the district courts of the ,united ,states1 district courts shall be deemed to have jurisdiction of a labor organization-- 7#a7 in the district in which such organization maintains its principal offices2 or 7#b7 in any district in which its duly authorized officers or agents are engaged in representing or acting for employee members4 7d7 ,summons or subpoena ,the service of summons1 subpoena1 or other legal process of any court of the ,united ,states upon an officer or agent of a labor organization1 in his capacity as such1 shall constitute service upon the labor organization4 #iji ,other ,matters ,sec4 #ijija4 ,termination of ,government functions4 #ijijb4 ,savings provisions4 #ijijc4 ,inspector ,general reports to ,congress on transition4 #ijija4 ,termination of ,government functions ,except as otherwise provided in this subtitle1 whenever any function vested by law in the ,secretary1 ,administrator1 ,department of ,transportation1 or ,,faa has been transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to this subtitle1 it shall no longer be a function of the ,government4 #ijijb4 ,savings provisions 7a7 ,completed ,administrative ,actions 7#a7 ,in general ,completed administrative actions of the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa shall not be affected by the enactment of this subtitle1 but shall continue in effect according to their terms until amended1 modified1 superseded1 terminated1 set aside1 or revoked in accordance with law4 7#b7 ,completed administrative action defined ,in paragraph 7#a71 the term completed administrative action includes orders1 determinations1 rules1 regulations1 personnel actions1 permits1 agreements1 grants1 contracts1 certificates1 licenses1 registrations1 and privileges4 7b7 ,continued effectiveness of pending actions 7#a7 ,pending actions and proceedings ,the provisions of this subtitle shall not affect any proceedings of the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa pending on the date of transfer1 including-- 7,a7 notices of proposed rulemaking related to activities of the ,,faa not transferred to the ,corporation2 7,b7 an application for a license1 a permit1 a certificate1 or financial assistance pending on the date of transfer before the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa1 or any officer thereof1 with respect to activities not transferred by this subtitle2 or 7,c7 an application for a license1 a permit1 a certificate1 or financial assistance pending on the date of transfer before the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa1 or any officer thereof1 with respect to activities transferred by this subtitle4 7#b7 ,effect of orders ,orders issued in any proceedings referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall continue in effect until modified1 terminated1 superseded1 or revoked in accordance with law4 ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the discontinuance or modification of any such proceeding under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such proceeding could have been discontinued or modified if this subtitle had not been enacted4 7c7 ,continued effectiveness of administrative and judicial actions ,no causes of action or actions by or against the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa arising from acts or omissions occurring before the date of transfer shall abate by reason of the enactment of this subtitle4 7d7 ,substitution or addition of parties to judicial actions ,except as provided by subsection 7e77#b71 if1 on the date of transfer1 the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa1 or any officer thereof in the officer's capacity1 is a party to an action and1 under this subtitle1 the performance of that activity of the ,department1 ,,faa1 or officer is transferred to the ,corporation1 such action shall be continued with the ,,ceo substituted or added as a party4 7e7 ,air traffic service liabilities and obligations 7#a7 ,assumption of obligations ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,corporation shall assume-- 7,a7 all obligations 7tangible and incorporeal1 present1 and executory7 associated with the air traffic services transferred under this subtitle on the date of transfer1 including leases1 permits1 licenses1 contracts1 agreements1 accounts receivable1 and accounts payable2 and 7,b7 all claims and liabilities associated with the air traffic services transferred under this subtitle pending on the date of transfer4 7#b7 ,claims and actions that remain liabilities of ,united ,states 7,a7 ,claims and actions arising in tort ,all claims and actions arising in tort pending on the date of transfer and arising out of the alleged acts or omissions of employees of the ,,faa who transfer to the ,corporation shall remain liabilities of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,contingent liabilities ,all contingent liabilities existing on the date of transfer shall remain with the ,united ,states1 including 7without limitation7 environmental and intellectual property infringement claims4 7,c7 ,other claims and liabilities ,all other claims and liabilities arising out of the alleged acts or omissions of the ,united ,states before the date of transfer 7including those arising under an agreement referred to in section #ijgje7;c77 whose remedy is financial or monetary in nature shall remain liabilities of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,access of ,federal representatives to employees and records ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation has agreed to allow representatives of the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general such access as they may require to employees and records of the ,corporation for all purposes relating to the handling of such claims under this paragraph4 #ijijc4 ,inspector ,general reports to ,congress on transition 7a7 ,in general ,before the date of transfer1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit regular reports to ,congress on the progress of the preparation of the ,department of ,transportation and of the ,corporation for the transfer of operational control of air traffic services under this subtitle4 7b7 ,timing ,the reports described in subsection 7a7 shall be submitted1 at a minimum1 on a quarterly basis until the date of transfer4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall expire on the date of transfer4 7d7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation to conduct oversight of the ,department of ,transportation's interactions with the ,corporation after the date of transfer4 4 7b7 ,analysis for title #di ,the analysis for title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,xi4,,atc ,corporation#ijaja 4 ,b ,amendments to ,federal ,aviation ,laws #bba4 ,definitions ,section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#dh7 ,,atc ,corporation means the ,,atc ,corporation established by subtitle ,,xi4 4 #bbb4 ,sunset of ,,faa air traffic entities and officers 7a7 ,air ,traffic ,services ,committee ,section #ajf7p7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,sunset ,the ,committee shall terminate and this paragraph shall cease to be effective beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,sunset of air traffic advisory role ,beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,council shall not develop or submit comments1 recommended modifications1 or dissenting views directly regarding the ,,atc ,corporation or air traffic services4 4 7b7 ,aircraft ,noise ,ombudsman ,section #ajf7q77#b77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 before be consulted4 7c7 ,chief ,operating ,officer ,section #ajf7r7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,sunset ,the position of ,chief ,operating ,officer shall terminate and this subsection shall cease to be effective beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 4 7d7 ,chief ,next,gen ,officer ,section #ajf7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,sunset ,the position of ,chief ,next,gen ,officer shall terminate and this subsection shall cease to be effective beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 4 #bbc4 ,role of ,administrator ,section #djajc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,administrator2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 prescribe air traffic regulations on the flight of aircraft 7including regulations on safe altitudes7 for-- 7i7 navigating1 protecting1 and identifying aircraft2 7ii7 protecting individuals and property on the ground2 7iii7 using the navigable airspace efficiently2 and 7iv7 preventing collision between aircraft1 between aircraft and land or water vehicles1 and between aircraft and airborne objects2 and 7,b7 on and after the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 prescribe safety regulations on the flight of aircraft 7including regulations on safe altitudes7 for-- 7i7 navigating1 protecting1 and identifying aircraft2 7ii7 protecting individuals and property on the ground2 and 7iii7 preventing collision between aircraft1 between aircraft and land or water vehicles1 and between aircraft and airborne objects4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 #bbd4 ,emergency powers ,section #djajf7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking air traffic2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting and the ,,atc ,corporation after ,administration2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting and the ,,atc ,corporation after ,administrator4 #bbe4 ,presidential transfers in time of war ,section #djajg7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,during war ,if war occurs1 the ,president by ,executive order may temporarily transfer to the ,secretary of ,defense a duty1 power1 activity1 or facility of the ,administrator or the ,,atc ,corporation4 ,in making the transfer1 the ,president may temporarily transfer records1 property1 officers1 and employees of the ,administration or the ,,atc ,corporation to the ,department of ,defense4 4 #bbf4 ,airway capital investment plan before date of transfer ,section #ddeja7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,administrator2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjai1 a process under which the ,administrator shall continue to comply with the requirements of this section before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 4 #bbg4 ,aviation facilities before date of transfer 7a7 ,general authority ,section #ddejb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary of ,transportation may2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,the cost and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the cost2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary2 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#e7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,certification of necessity ,section #ddejb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,except and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 except2 and 7#b7 by striking the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7c7 ,ensuring conformity with plans and policies ,section #ddejb7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under section #djajc7;b77#a7 of this title2 7,b7 by striking ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration the second1 third1 and fourth places it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7,c7 by striking ,congress and inserting ,congress1 the ,,atc ,corporation12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 by striking that the ,administrator and inserting that the ,secretary4 7d7 ,transfers of instrument landing systems ,section #ddejb7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,an airport may transfer and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 an airport may transfer4 #bbh4 ,judicial review ,section #dfaaj7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or subsection 7l7 or 7s7 of section #aad and inserting subsection 7l7 or 7s7 of section #aad1 or section #ijeja4 #bbi4 ,civil penalties ,section #dfcja7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or section #dgacc and inserting 1 section #dgacc1 or section #ijejc7;c74 ,c ,other ,matters #bda4 ,use of ,federal technical facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall make ,administration technical facilities available to the ,,atc ,corporation for air traffic control research and development projects4 7b7 ,cooperative agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,to ensure the safe transition of air traffic services1 not later than #ahj days prior to the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act71 the ,administrator shall enter into an agreement with the ,,atc ,corporation1 for a period of not less than #e years1 concerning services that could be provided at the ,federal ,aviation ,administration technical center1 including the integrated air traffic control laboratories4 7#b7 ,services defined ,in this subsection1 the term services includes-- 7,a7 activities associated with the approval of a safety management system under chapter #ije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act2 and 7,b7 any other activity the ,secretary considers necessary to promote safety in air traffic services1 including verification of the safety functions of new air traffic control technologies4 7c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 may be construed to limit the safety regulatory authority of the ,department of ,transportation1 including the research and development functions of the ,department4 7d7 ,safety ,before the date of transfer 7as defined by section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act7 all operational testing and integration of air traffic control systems conducted by the ,administration shall continue4 #bdb4 ,severability ,if a provision of this title 7including any amendment made by this title7 or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid1 neither the remainder of this title nor the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall be affected4 ,,iii ,,faa ,safety ,certification ,reform ,a ,general ,provisions #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee means the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee established under section #cjb4 7#c7 ,systems safety approach ,the term systems safety approach means the application of specialized technical and managerial skills to the systematic1 forward-looking identification and control of hazards throughout the lifecycle of a project1 program1 or activity4 #cjb4 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,committee74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall provide advice to the ,secretary on policy-level issues facing the aviation community that are related to ,,faa safety certification and oversight programs and activities1 including1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,aircraft and flight standards certification processes1 including efforts to streamline those processes4 7#b7 ,implementation and oversight of safety management systems4 7#c7 ,risk-based oversight efforts4 7#d7 ,utilization of delegation and designation authorities4 7#e7 ,regulatory interpretation standardization efforts4 7#f7 ,training programs4 7#g7 ,expediting the rulemaking process and giving priority to rules related to safety4 7c7 ,functions ,the ,advisory ,committee shall carry out the following functions 7as the functions relate to ,,faa safety certification and oversight programs and activities73 7#a7 ,foster industry collaboration in an open and transparent manner4 7#b7 ,consult with1 and ensure participation by-- 7,a7 the private sector1 including representatives of-- 7i7 general aviation2 7ii7 commercial aviation2 7iii7 aviation labor2 7iv7 aviation1 aerospace1 and avionics manufacturing2 7v7 unmanned aircraft systems operators and manufacturers2 and 7vi7 the commercial space transportation industry2 7,b7 members of the public2 and 7,c7 other interested parties4 7#c7 ,establish consensus national goals1 strategic objectives1 and priorities for the most efficient1 streamlined1 and cost-effective certification and oversight processes in order to maintain the safety of the aviation system and1 at the same time1 allow the ,,faa to meet future needs and ensure that aviation stakeholders remain competitive in the global marketplace4 7#d7 ,provide policy guidance for the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#e7 ,provide ongoing policy reviews of the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#f7 ,make appropriate legislative1 regulatory1 and guidance recommendations for the air transportation system and the aviation safety regulatory environment4 7#g7 ,establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and industry4 7#h7 ,establish performance metrics and goals for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry to be tracked and reviewed as streamlining and certification reform and regulation standardization efforts progress4 7#i7 ,provide a venue for tracking progress toward national goals and sustaining joint commitments4 7#aj7 ,develop recruiting1 hiring1 training1 and continuing education objectives for ,,faa aviation safety engineers and aviation safety inspectors4 7#aa7 ,provide advice and recommendations to the ,,faa on how to prioritize safety rulemaking projects4 7#ab7 ,improve the development of ,,faa regulations by providing information1 advice1 and recommendations related to aviation issues4 7#ac7 ,facilitate the validation of ,united ,states products abroad4 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator of the ,,faa 7or the ,administrator's designee74 7,b7 ,individuals appointed by the ,secretary to represent the following interests3 7i7 ,aircraft manufacturers4 7ii7 ,avionics manufacturers4 7iii7 ,labor organizations1 including collective bargaining representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers4 7iv7 ,general aviation operators4 7v7 ,air carriers4 7vi7 ,business aviation operators4 7vii7 ,unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators4 7viii7 ,aviation safety management expertise4 7#b7 ,nonvoting members 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the members appointed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of nonvoting members appointed by the ,secretary from among individuals representing ,,faa safety oversight program offices4 7,b7 ,duties ,the nonvoting members shall-- 7i7 take part in deliberations of the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7ii7 provide input with respect to any final reports or recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,limitation ,the nonvoting members may not represent any stakeholder interest other than ,,faa safety oversight program offices4 7#c7 ,terms ,each member and nonvoting member of the ,advisory ,committee appointed by the ,secretary shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#d7 ,committee characteristics ,the ,advisory ,committee shall have the following characteristics3 7,a7 ,an executive-level membership1 with members who can represent and enter into commitments for their organizations4 7,b7 ,the ability to obtain necessary information from experts in the aviation and aerospace communities4 7,c7 ,a membership size that enables the ,committee to have substantive discussions and reach consensus on issues in a timely manner4 7,d7 ,appropriate expertise1 including expertise in certification and risked-based safety oversight processes1 operations1 policy1 technology1 labor relations1 training1 and finance4 7#e7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,public ,law #ajd-fe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 may not be construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the appointment of any individual as a member of the ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,chairperson 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among those members of the ,advisory ,committee that are executive-level members of the aviation industry4 7#b7 ,term ,each member appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall serve a term of #a year as ,chairperson4 7f7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,frequency ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at least twice each year at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#b7 ,public attendance ,the meetings of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 7g7 ,special committees 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,advisory ,committee may establish special committees composed of private sector representatives1 members of the public1 labor representatives1 and other interested parties in complying with consultation and participation requirements under this section4 7#b7 ,rulemaking advice ,a special committee established by the ,advisory ,committee may-- 7,a7 provide rulemaking advice and recommendations to the ,administrator with respect to aviation-related issues2 7,b7 afford the ,,faa additional opportunities to obtain firsthand information and insight from those parties that are most affected by existing and proposed regulations2 and 7,c7 expedite the development1 revision1 or elimination of rules without circumventing public rulemaking processes and procedures4 7#c7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to a special committee established by the ,advisory ,committee4 7h7 ,sunset ,the ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the last day of the #f-year period beginning on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 7i7 ,termination of ,air ,traffic ,procedures ,advisory ,committee ,the ,air ,traffic ,procedures ,advisory ,committee established by the ,,faa shall terminate on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 ,b ,aircraft ,certification ,reform #caa4 ,aircraft certification performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee is established under section #cjb1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish performance objectives and apply and track metrics for the ,,faa and the aviation industry relating to aircraft certification in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall carry out this section in collaboration with the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,performance objectives ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and the aviation industry to ensure that1 with respect to aircraft certification1 progress is made toward1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 eliminating certification delays and improving cycle times2 7#b7 increasing accountability for both ,,faa and industry entities2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities2 7#d7 fully implementing risk management principles and a systems safety approach2 7#e7 reducing duplication of effort2 7#f7 increasing transparency2 7#g7 establishing and providing training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to certification oversight2 7#h7 improving the process for approving or accepting the certification actions of bilateral partners2 7#i7 maintaining and improving safety2 and 7#aj7 maintaining the leadership of the ,united ,states in international aviation and aerospace4 7d7 ,performance metrics ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall apply and track performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #cjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,measuring progress toward goals ,the ,administrator shall use the metrics applied and tracked under this section to generate data on an ongoing basis and to measure progress toward the achievement of national goals established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the metrics applied and tracked under this section available to the public in a searchable1 sortable1 and downloadable format through the ,internet ,web site of the ,,faa and other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data is made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 protects proprietary information4 #cab4 ,organization designation authorizations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcf4 ,organization designation authorizations 7a7 ,delegations of functions 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 when overseeing an ,,oda holder1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall-- 7,a7 require1 based on an application submitted by the ,,oda holder and approved by the ,administrator 7or the ,administrator's designee71 a procedures manual that addresses all procedures and limitations regarding the functions to be performed by the ,,oda holder in accordance with regulations issued by the ,administrator2 7,b7 delegate fully to the ,,oda holder each of the functions to be performed as specified in the procedures manual1 unless the ,administrator determines1 after the date of the delegation and as a result of an inspection or other investigation1 that the public interest and safety of air commerce requires a limitation with respect to #a or more of the functions2 and 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder and taking action based on validated inspection findings4 7#b7 ,duties of ,,oda holders ,an ,,oda holder shall-- 7,a7 perform each function delegated to the ,,oda holder in accordance with the approved procedures manual for the delegation2 7,b7 make the procedures manual available to each member of the appropriate ,,oda unit2 and 7,c7 cooperate fully with oversight activities conducted by the ,administrator in connection with the delegation4 7#c7 ,existing ,,oda holders ,when overseeing an ,,oda holder operating under an approved procedures manual as of the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 at the request of the ,,oda holder and in a timely manner1 approve revisions to the ,,oda holder's procedures manual2 7,b7 delegate fully to the ,,oda holder each of the functions to be performed as specified in the procedures manual1 unless the ,administrator determines1 after the date of the delegation and as a result of an inspection or other investigation1 that the public interest and safety of air commerce requires a limitation with respect to one or more of the functions2 and 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder and taking action based on validated inspection findings4 7b7 ,,oda ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall identify1 within the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety1 a centralized policy office to be known as the ,organization ,designation ,authorization ,office or the ,,oda ,office4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,,oda ,office shall be to oversee and ensure the consistency of the ,,faa's audit functions under the ,,oda program across the ,,faa4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,,oda ,office shall-- 7,a7 improve performance and ensure full utilization of the authorities delegated under the ,,oda program2 7,b7 create a more consistent approach to audit priorities1 procedures1 and training under the ,,oda program2 7,c7 review1 in a timely fashion1 a random sample of limitations on delegated authorities under the ,,oda program to determine if the limitations are appropriate2 and 7,d7 ensure national consistency in the interpretation and application of the requirements of the ,,oda program and in the performance of the ,,oda program4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,,oda holder ,the term ,,oda holder means an organization-- 7,a7 to which the ,,faa grants an ,,oda2 and 7,b7 that is responsible for administering #a or more ,,oda units4 7#c7 ,,oda unit ,the term 8,,oda unit0 means a group of #b or more individuals within an ,,oda holder that performs authorized functions under an ,,oda4 7#d7 ,organization ,the term 8organization0 means a firm1 partnership1 corporation1 company1 association1 joint-stock association1 or governmental entity4 7#e7 ,organization ,designation ,authorization2 ,,oda ,the term ,organization ,designation ,authorization or ,,oda means an authorization by the ,,faa under section #ddgjb7;d7 for an organization comprised of #a or more ,,oda units to perform approved functions on behalf of the ,,faa4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcf4 ,organization designation authorizations4 4 #cac4 ,,oda review 7a7 ,establishment of expert review panel 7#a7 ,expert panel ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall convene a multidisciplinary expert review panel 7in this section referred to as the ,panel74 7#b7 ,composition of panel 7,a7 ,appointment of members ,the ,panel shall be composed of not more than #bj members appointed by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the members appointed to the ,panel shall-- 7i7 each have a minimum of #e years of experience in processes and procedures under the ,,oda program2 and 7ii7 represent1 at a minimum1 ,,oda holders1 aviation manufacturers1 safety experts1 and ,,faa labor organizations1 including labor representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers4 7b7 ,survey ,the ,panel shall conduct a survey of ,,oda holders and ,,oda program applicants to document and assess ,,faa certification and oversight activities1 including use of the ,,oda program and the timeliness and efficiency of the certification process4 7c7 ,assessment and recommendations ,the ,panel shall assess and make recommendations concerning-- 7#a7 the ,,faa's processes and procedures under the ,,oda program and whether the processes and procedures function as intended2 7#b7 the best practices of and lessons learned by ,,oda holders and individuals who provide oversight of ,,oda holders2 7#c7 performance incentive policies related to the ,,oda program for ,,faa personnel2 7#d7 training activities related to the ,,oda program for ,,faa personnel and ,,oda holders2 7#e7 the impact1 if any1 that oversight of the ,,oda program has on ,,faa resources and the ,,faa's ability to process applications for certifications outside of the ,,oda program2 and 7#f7 the results of the survey conducted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date the ,panel is convened under subsection 7a71 the ,panel shall submit to the ,administrator1 the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings and recommendations of the ,panel4 7e7 ,definitions ,the definitions contained in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 apply to this section4 7f7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the ,panel4 7g7 ,sunset ,the ,panel shall terminate on the date of submission of the report under subsection 7d71 or on the date that is #a year after the ,panel is convened under subsection 7a71 whichever occurs first4 #cad4 ,type certification resolution process 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddgjd7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,type certification resolution process 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall establish an effective1 timely1 and milestone-based issue resolution process for type certification activities under this subsection4 7,b7 ,process requirements ,the resolution process shall provide for-- 7i7 resolution of technical issues at pre-established stages of the certification process1 as agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant2 7ii7 automatic elevation to appropriate management personnel of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the type certificate applicant of any major certification process milestone that is not completed or resolved within a specific period of time agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant2 and 7iii7 resolution of a major certification process milestone elevated pursuant to clause 7ii7 within a specific period of time agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant4 7,c7 ,major certification process milestone defined ,in this paragraph1 the term major certification process milestone means a milestone related to a type certification basis1 type certification plan1 type inspection authorization1 issue paper1 or other major type certification activity agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ddgjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the section heading by striking airworthiness certificates11 and inserting airworthiness certificates14 #cae4 ,safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes 7a7 ,policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish and begin implementation of a risk-based policy that streamlines the installation of safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes in a manner that reduces regulatory delays and significantly improves safety4 7b7 ,inclusion of certain equipment and systems ,the safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes referred to in subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the replacement or retrofit of primary flight displays1 auto pilots1 engine monitors1 and navigation equipment4 7c7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall collaborate with general aviation operators1 general aviation manufacturers1 and appropriate ,,faa labor groups1 including representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,small general aviation airplane defined ,in this section1 the term small general aviation airplane means an airplane-- 7#a7 that is certified to the standards of part #bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 has a seating capacity of fewer than #i passengers2 and 7#c7 is not used in scheduled passenger-carrying operations under part #aba or #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #caf4 ,streamlining certification of small general aviation airplanes 7a7 ,notice of proposed rulemaking ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjaf1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to comply with section #c of the ,small ,airplane ,revitalization ,act of #bjac 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjd note74 7b7 ,government review ,the ,government's review process shall be streamlined to meet the deadline in subsection 7a74 #cag4 ,additional certification resources 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and subject to the requirements of subsection 7b71 the ,administrator of the ,,faa may enter into a reimbursable agreement with an applicant or certificate-holder for the reasonable travel and per diem expenses of the ,,faa associated with official travel to expedite the acceptance or validation by a foreign authority of an ,,faa certificate or design approval4 7b7 ,conditions ,the ,administrator may enter into an agreement under subsection 7a7 only if-- 7#a7 the travel covered under the agreement is deemed necessary1 by both the ,administrator and the applicant or certificate-holder1 to expedite the acceptance or validation of the relevant certificate or approval2 7#b7 the travel is conducted at the request of the applicant or certificate-holder2 7#c7 travel plans and expenses are approved by the applicant or certificate-holder prior to travel2 and 7#d7 the agreement requires payment in advance of ,,faa services and is consistent with the processes under section #ajf7l77#f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 the number of occasions on which the ,administrator entered into reimbursable agreements under this section2 7#b7 the number of occasions on which the ,administrator declined a request by an applicant or certificate-holder to enter into a reimbursable agreement under this section2 7#c7 the amount of reimbursements collected in accordance with agreements under this section2 and 7#d7 the extent to which reimbursable agreements under this section assisted in reducing the amount of time necessary for foreign authorities' validations of ,,faa certificates and design approvals4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means a person that has applied to a foreign authority for the acceptance or validation of an ,,faa certificate or design approval4 7#b7 ,certificate-holder ,the term certificate-holder means a person that holds a certificate issued by the ,administrator under part #ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,c ,flight ,standards ,reform #cca4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee is established under section #cjb1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish performance objectives and apply and track metrics for the ,,faa and the aviation industry relating to flight standards activities in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall carry out this section in collaboration with the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,performance objectives ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and the aviation industry to ensure that1 with respect to flight standards activities1 progress is made toward1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 eliminating delays with respect to such activities2 7#b7 increasing accountability for both ,,faa and industry entities2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities2 7#d7 fully implementing risk management principles and a systems safety approach2 7#e7 reducing duplication of effort2 7#f7 eliminating inconsistent regulatory interpretations and inconsistent enforcement activities2 7#g7 streamlining the hiring process for-- 7,a7 qualified systems safety engineers to support ,,faa efforts to implement a systems safety approach2 and 7,b7 qualified systems engineers to guide the engineering of complex systems within the ,,faa2 7#h7 improving and providing greater opportunities for training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to oversight2 7#i7 developing and allowing utilization of a single master source for guidance2 7#aj7 providing and utilizing a streamlined appeal process for the resolution of regulatory interpretation questions2 7#aa7 maintaining and improving safety2 and 7#ab7 increasing transparency4 7d7 ,metrics ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall apply and track performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #cjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,measuring progress toward goals ,the ,administrator shall use the metrics applied and tracked under this section to generate data on an ongoing basis and to measure progress toward the achievement of national goals established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the metrics applied and tracked under this section available to the public in a searchable1 sortable1 and downloadable format through the ,internet ,web site of the ,,faa and other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data is made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 protects proprietary information4 #ccb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish the ,,faa ,task ,force on ,flight ,standards ,reform 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the membership of the ,task ,force shall be appointed by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,number ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of not more than #bj members4 7#c7 ,representation requirements ,the membership of the ,task ,force shall include representatives1 with knowledge of flight standards regulatory processes and requirements1 of-- 7,a7 air carriers2 7,b7 general aviation2 7,c7 business aviation2 7,d7 repair stations2 7,e7 unmanned aircraft systems operators2 7,f7 flight schools2 7,g7 labor unions1 including those representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors2 and 7,h7 aviation safety experts4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall include1 at a minimum1 identifying best practices and providing recommendations1 for current and anticipated budgetary environments1 with respect to-- 7#a7 simplifying and streamlining flight standards regulatory processes2 7#b7 reorganizing ,flight ,standards ,services to establish an entity organized by function rather than geographic region1 if appropriate2 7#c7 ,,faa aviation safety inspector training opportunities2 7#d7 ,,faa aviation safety inspector standards and performance2 and 7#e7 achieving1 across the ,,faa1 consistent-- 7,a7 regulatory interpretations2 and 7,b7 application of oversight activities4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 the best practices identified and recommendations provided by the ,task ,force under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,task ,force for additional regulatory action or cost-effective legislative action4 7e7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the ,task ,force4 7f7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,task ,force submits the report required under subsection 7d72 or 7#b7 the date that is #ah months after the date on which the ,task ,force is established under subsection 7a74 #ccc4 ,centralized safety guidance database 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a centralized safety guidance database that will-- 7#a7 encompass all of the regulatory guidance documents of the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety2 7#b7 contain1 for each such guidance document1 a link to the ,code of ,federal ,regulations provision to which the document relates2 and 7#c7 be publicly available in a manner that-- 7,a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7,b7 protects proprietary information4 7b7 ,data entry timing 7#a7 ,existing documents ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall begin entering into the database established under subsection 7a7 all of the regulatory guidance documents of the ,office of ,aviation ,safety that are in effect and were issued before the date on which the ,administrator begins such entry process4 7#b7 ,new documents and changes ,on and after the date on which the ,administrator begins the document entry process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that all new regulatory guidance documents of the ,office of ,aviation ,safety and any changes to existing documents are included in the database established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation requirement ,in establishing the database under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders1 including labor organizations 7including those representing aviation workers and ,,faa aviation safety inspectors7 and industry stakeholders4 7d7 ,regulatory guidance documents defined ,in this section1 the term regulatory guidance documents means all forms of written information issued by the ,,faa that an individual or entity may use to interpret or apply ,,faa regulations and requirements1 including information an individual or entity may use to determine acceptable means of compliance with such regulations and requirements4 #ccd4 ,regional ,consistency ,communications ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a ,regional ,consistency ,communications ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board74 7b7 ,consultation requirement ,in establishing the ,board1 the ,administrator shall consult and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders1 including ,,faa labor organizations 7including labor organizations representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors7 and industry stakeholders4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,board shall be composed of ,,faa representatives1 appointed by the ,administrator1 from-- 7#a7 the ,flight ,standards ,service2 7#b7 the ,aircraft ,certification ,service2 and 7#c7 the ,office of the ,chief ,counsel4 7d7 ,functions ,the ,board shall carry out the following functions3 7#a7 ,establish1 at a minimum1 processes by which-- 7,a7 ,,faa personnel and regulated entities may submit anonymous regulatory interpretation questions without fear of retaliation2 and 7,b7 ,,faa personnel may submit written questions1 and receive written responses1 as to whether a previous approval or regulatory interpretation issued by ,,faa personnel in another office or region is correct or incorrect4 7#b7 ,meet on a regular basis to discuss and resolve questions submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and the appropriate application of regulations and policy with respect to each question4 7#c7 ,provide to an individual or entity that submitted a question pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 a timely response to the question4 7#d7 ,establish a process to make resolutions of common regulatory interpretation questions publically available to ,,faa personnel and regulated entities without providing any identifying data of the individuals or entities that submitted the questions and in a manner that protects any proprietary information4 7#e7 ,ensure the incorporation of resolutions of questions submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 into regulatory guidance documents4 7e7 ,performance metrics1 timelines1 and goals ,not later than #f months after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #cjb1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,advisory ,committee1 shall-- 7#a7 establish performance metrics1 timelines1 and goals to measure the progress of the ,board in resolving regulatory interpretation questions submitted pursuant to subsection 7d77#a72 and 7#b7 implement a process for tracking the progress of the ,board in meeting the requirements established under paragraph 7#a74 ,d ,safety ,workforce #cda4 ,safety workforce training strategy 7a7 ,safety workforce training strategy ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a safety workforce training strategy that-- 7#a7 allows employees participating in organization management teams or conducting ,,oda program audits to complete1 in a timely fashion1 appropriate training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to oversight2 7#b7 seeks knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 7#c7 functions within the current and anticipated budgetary environments2 and 7#d7 includes milestones and metrics for meeting the requirements of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #i months after the date of establishment of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the implementation of the strategy and progress in meeting any milestones and metrics included in the strategy4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,oda holder2 ,,oda program ,the terms ,,oda holder and ,,oda program have the meanings given those terms in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7#b7 ,organization management team ,the term organization management team means a team consisting of ,,faa aviation safety engineers1 flight test pilots1 and aviation safety inspectors overseeing an ,,oda holder and its certification activity4 #cdb4 ,workforce review 7a7 ,workforce review ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7b7 ,contents ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of current aviation safety inspector and aviation safety engineer hiring1 training1 and recurrent training requirements2 7#b7 an analysis of the skills and qualifications required of aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers for successful performance in the current and future projected aviation safety regulatory environment1 including the need for a systems engineering discipline within the ,,faa to guide the engineering of complex systems1 with an emphasis on auditing designated authorities2 7#c7 a review of current performance incentive policies of the ,,faa1 as applied to the ,office of ,aviation ,safety1 including awards for performance2 7#d7 an analysis of ways the ,,faa can work with industry and labor1 including labor groups representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers1 to establish knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 and 7#e7 recommendations on the most effective qualifications1 training programs 7including e-learning training71 and performance incentive approaches to address the needs of the future projected aviation safety regulatory system in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 ,e ,international ,aviation #cea4 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad ,section #djajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad ,the ,administrator shall take appropriate actions to-- 7#a7 promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards abroad2 7#b7 facilitate and vigorously defend approvals of ,united ,states aerospace products and services abroad2 7#c7 with respect to bilateral partners1 utilize bilateral safety agreements and other mechanisms to improve validation of ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products and appliances and enhance mutual acceptance in order to eliminate redundancies and unnecessary costs2 and 7#d7 with respect to foreign safety authorities1 streamline validation and coordination processes4 4 #ceb4 ,bilateral exchanges of safety oversight responsibilities ,section #ddgja7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,foreign airworthiness directives 7,a7 ,acceptance ,the ,administrator shall accept an airworthiness directive issued by an aeronautical safety authority of a foreign country1 and leverage that authority's regulatory process1 if-- 7i7 the country is the state of design for the product that is the subject of the airworthiness directive2 7ii7 the ,united ,states has a bilateral safety agreement relating to aircraft certification with the country2 7iii7 as part of the bilateral safety agreement with the country1 the ,administrator has determined that such aeronautical safety authority has a certification system relating to safety that produces a level of safety equivalent to the level produced by the system of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7iv7 the aeronautical safety authority of the country utilizes an open and transparent notice and comment process in the issuance of airworthiness directives4 7,b7 ,alternative approval process ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator may issue a ,federal ,aviation ,administration airworthiness directive instead of accepting an airworthiness directive otherwise eligible for acceptance under such subparagraph1 if the ,administrator determines that such issuance is necessary for safety or operational reasons due to the complexity or unique features of the airworthiness directive or the ,united ,states aviation system4 7,c7 ,alternative means of compliance ,the ,administrator may-- 7i7 accept an alternative means of compliance1 with respect to an airworthiness directive accepted under subparagraph 7,a71 that was approved by the aeronautical safety authority of the foreign country that issued the airworthiness directive2 or 7ii7 notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 and at the request of any person affected by an airworthiness directive accepted under such subparagraph1 approve an alternative means of compliance with respect to the airworthiness directive4 4 #cec4 ,,faa leadership abroad 7a7 ,in general ,to promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards1 reduce redundant regulatory activity1 and facilitate acceptance of ,,faa design and production approvals abroad1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall-- 7#a7 attain greater expertise in issues related to dispute resolution1 intellectual property1 and export control laws to better support ,,faa certification and other aerospace regulatory activities abroad2 7#b7 work with ,united ,states companies to more accurately track the amount of time it takes foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to validate ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products2 7#c7 provide assistance to ,united ,states companies who have experienced significantly long foreign validation wait times2 7#d7 work with foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to collect and analyze data to determine the timeliness of the acceptance and validation of ,,faa design and production approvals by foreign authorities and the acceptance and validation of foreign-certified products by the ,,faa2 7#e7 establish appropriate benchmarks and metrics to measure the success of bilateral aviation safety agreements and to reduce the validation time for ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products abroad2 and 7#f7 work with foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to improve the timeliness of the acceptance and validation of ,,faa design and production approvals by foreign authorities and the acceptance and validation of foreign-certified products by the ,,faa4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 describes the ,,faa's strategic plan for international engagement2 7#b7 describes the structure and responsibilities of all ,,faa offices that have international responsibilities1 including the ,aircraft ,certification ,office1 and all the activities conducted by those offices related to certification and production2 7#c7 describes current and forecasted staffing and travel needs for the ,,faa's international engagement activities1 including the needs of the ,aircraft ,certification ,office in the current and forecasted budgetary environment2 7#d7 provides recommendations1 if appropriate1 to improve the existing structure and personnel and travel policies supporting the ,,faa's international engagement activities1 including the activities of the ,aviation ,certification ,office1 to better support the growth of ,united ,states aerospace exports2 and 7#e7 identifies regulatory initiatives or cost-effective legislative initiatives needed to improve and enhance the timely acceptance of ,united ,states aerospace products abroad4 7c7 ,international travel ,the ,administrator of the ,,faa1 or the ,administrator's designee1 may authorize international travel for any ,,faa employee1 without the approval of any other person or entity1 if the ,administrator determines that the travel is necessary-- 7#a7 to promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards2 or 7#b7 to support expedited acceptance of ,,faa design and production approvals4 #ced4 ,registration1 certification1 and related fees ,section #decje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,subject to subsection 7b7 and inserting ,subject to subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,certification services ,subject to subsection 7c71 and notwithstanding section #decja7;a71 the ,administrator may establish and collect a fee from a foreign government or entity for services related to certification1 regardless of where the services are provided1 if the fee-- 7#a7 is established and collected in a manner consistent with aviation safety agreements2 and 7#b7 does not exceed the estimated costs of the services4 4 ,,iv ,safety ,a ,general ,provisions #dja4 ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer appointed by the ,administrator1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 who shall exclusively fulfill the duties prescribed in this subsection4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer shall have responsibility and accountability for-- 7,a7 auditing occupational safety and health issues across the ,administration2 7,b7 overseeing ,administration-wide compliance with relevant ,federal occupational safety and health statutes and regulations1 national industry and consensus standards1 and ,administration policies2 and 7,c7 encouraging a culture of occupational safety and health to complement the ,administration's existing safety culture4 7#c7 ,reporting structure ,the ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer shall occupy a full-time1 senior executive position and shall report directly to the ,assistant ,administrator for ,human ,resource ,management4 7#d7 ,qualifications and removal 7,a7 ,qualifications ,the ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer shall have demonstrated ability and experience in the establishment and administration of comprehensive occupational safety and health programs and knowledge of relevant ,federal occupational safety and health statutes and regulations1 national industry and consensus standards1 and ,administration policies4 7,b7 ,removal ,the ,designated ,agency ,safety and ,health ,officer shall serve at the pleasure of the ,administrator4 4 #djb4 ,repair stations located outside ,united ,states 7a7 ,risk-,based oversight ,section #ddgcc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,risk-,based oversight 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,aviation ,innovation1 ,reform1 and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaf1 the ,administrator shall take measures to ensure that the safety assessment system established under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 places particular consideration on inspections of part #ade repair stations located outside the ,united ,states that conduct scheduled heavy maintenance work on part #aba air carrier aircraft2 and 7,b7 accounts for the frequency and seriousness of any corrective actions that part #aba air carriers must implement to aircraft following such work at such repair stations4 7#b7 ,international agreements ,the ,administrator shall take the measures required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in accordance with the ,united ,states obligations under applicable international agreements2 and 7,b7 in a manner consistent with the applicable laws of the country in which a repair station is located4 7#c7 ,access to data ,the ,administrator may access and review such information or data in the possession of a part #aba air carrier as the ,administrator may require in carrying out paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,heavy maintenance work ,the term heavy maintenance work means a ,c-check1 a ,d-check1 or equivalent maintenance operation with respect to the airframe of a transport-category aircraft4 4 7b7 ,alcohol and controlled substances testing ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall ensure that-- 7#a7 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a notice of proposed rulemaking required pursuant to section #ddgcc7;d77#b7 is published in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date on which the notice of proposed rulemaking is published in the ,federal ,register1 the rulemaking is finalized4 7c7 ,background investigations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall ensure that each employee of a repair station certificated under part #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 who performs a safety-sensitive function on an air carrier aircraft has undergone a pre-employment background investigation sufficient to determine whether the individual presents a threat to aviation safety1 in a manner that is-- 7#a7 determined acceptable by the ,administrator2 7#b7 consistent with the applicable laws of the country in which the repair station is located2 and 7#c7 consistent with the ,united ,states obligations under international agreements4 #djc4 ,enhanced training for flight attendants ,section #ddgcd7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 recognizing and responding to potential human trafficking victims4 4 #djd4 ,,faa technical training 7a7 ,e-,learning ,training ,pilot ,program ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in collaboration with the exclusive bargaining representatives of covered ,,faa personnel1 shall establish an e-learning training pilot program in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,curriculum ,the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 include a recurrent training curriculum for covered ,,faa personnel to ensure that the personnel receive instruction on the latest aviation technologies1 processes1 and procedures2 7#b7 focus on providing specialized technical training for covered ,,faa personnel1 as determined necessary by the ,administrator2 7#c7 include training courses on applicable regulations of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#d7 consider the efficacy of instructor-led online training4 7c7 ,pilot program termination ,the pilot program shall terminate #a year after the date of establishment of the pilot program4 7d7 ,e-,learning ,training ,program ,upon termination of the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall establish an e-learning training program that incorporates lessons learned for covered ,,faa personnel as a result of the pilot program4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered ,,faa personnel ,the term covered ,,faa personnel means airway transportation systems specialists and aviation safety inspectors of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,e-learning training ,the term e-learning training means learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom4 #dje4 ,safety critical staffing 7a7 ,audit by ,,dot ,inspector ,general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct and complete an audit of the staffing model used by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to determine the number of aviation safety inspectors that are needed to fulfill the mission of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and adequately ensure aviation safety4 7b7 ,contents ,the audit shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a review of the staffing model and an analysis of how consistently the staffing model is applied throughout the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's aviation safety line of business2 7#b7 a review of the assumptions and methods used in devising and implementing the staffing model to assess the adequacy of the staffing model to predict the number of aviation safety inspectors needed to properly fulfill the mission of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and meet the future growth of the aviation industry2 and 7#c7 a determination on whether the current staffing model takes into account the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's authority to fully utilize designees4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of completion of the audit1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the audit4 #djf4 ,deadline for airline pilot records database ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall make available to air carriers the records maintained in the pilot records database required under section #ddgjc7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #djg4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall exercise leadership on creating a global approach to improving aircraft tracking by working with-- 7#a7 foreign counterparts of the ,administrator in the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization and its subsidiary organizations2 7#b7 other international organizations and fora2 and 7#c7 the private sector4 #djh4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate an assessment of aircraft data access and retrieval systems for part #aba air carrier aircraft that are used in extended overwater operations to-- 7#a7 determine if the systems provide improved access and retrieval of aircraft data and cockpit voice recordings in the event of an aircraft accident2 and 7#b7 assess the cost effectiveness of each system assessed4 7b7 ,systems ,to be examined ,the systems to be examined under this section shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 automatic deployable flight recorders2 7#b7 emergency locator transmitters2 and 7#c7 satellite-based solutions4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of initiation of the assessment1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the assessment4 7d7 ,part #aba air carrier defined ,in this section1 the term part #aba air carrier means an air carrier that holds a certificate issued under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dji4 ,panel of automation experts 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall convene a panel of experts to evaluate methods for training flight crews to understand the functionality of automated systems in an aircraft cockpit for flightpath management4 7b7 ,membership ,the members of the panel shall-- 7#a7 include representatives from labor1 industry stakeholders1 and subject matter experts2 and 7#b7 have expertise in human factors1 training1 or flight operations4 7c7 ,duties ,the panel shall-- 7#a7 identify which of the training methods evaluated by the panel are the most effective2 7#b7 make recommendations for the implementation of those methods1 taking into consideration the current and anticipated budgetary environment2 7#c7 evaluate appropriate requirements and make recommendations for low-speed alerts for aircraft operating under parts #aba and #abi of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#d7 evaluate the feasibility of context-dependent1 low-energy alerting systems for aircraft operating under parts #aba and #abi of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7d7 ,report ,the panel shall submit to the ,administrator1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the evaluation conducted under this section4 7e7 ,sunset ,the panel shall terminate on the date of submission of the report under subsection 7d74 #daj4 ,risk-based cockpit safety 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete an assessment that-- 7#a7 identifies risks posed to cockpits on commercial passenger aircraft and evaluates current standards and requirements in place regarding cockpit safety2 7#b7 determines the level of risk1 if any1 posed to commercial aviation if a flight deck door is opened while a commercial passenger aircraft is in flight2 7#c7 identifies methods1 including 7if appropriate7 secondary cockpit barriers1 to mitigate risks to cockpits on commercial passenger aircraft1 if any risks are identified under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#d7 recommends safety and airworthiness standards1 as appropriate1 for any mitigation method identified under paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of completing the assessment1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the assessment1 including any findings and recommendations4 #daa4 ,cockpit automation management ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall-- 7#a7 develop a process to verify that air carrier training programs incorporate measures to train pilots on-- 7,a7 monitoring automation systems2 and 7,b7 controlling the flightpath of aircraft without autopilot or autoflight systems engaged2 7#b7 develop metrics or measurable tasks that air carriers can use to evaluate pilot monitoring proficiency2 7#c7 issue guidance to aviation safety inspectors responsible for oversight of the operations of air carriers on tracking and assessing pilots' proficiency in manual flight2 and 7#d7 issue guidance to air carriers and inspectors regarding standards for compliance with the requirements for enhanced pilot training contained in the final rule published in the ,federal ,register on ,november #ab1 #bjac 7#gh ,fed4 ,reg4 #fghjj74 #dab4 ,heads-up displays 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a review of heads-up display systems 7in this section referred to as ,,hud systems74 7b7 ,contents ,the review shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the impacts of single- and dual-installed ,,hud systems on the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations within the national airspace system2 and 7#b7 review a sufficient quantity of commercial aviation accidents or incidents in order to evaluate if ,,hud systems would have produced a better outcome in that accident or incident4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review1 the ,administrator shall consult with aviation manufacturers1 representatives of pilot groups1 aviation safety organizations1 and any government agencies the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the results of the review1 the actions the ,administrator plans to take with respect to the systems reviewed1 and the associated timeline for such actions4 #dac4 ,,hims program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a human intervention motivation study 7,,hims7 program for flight crewmembers employed by commercial air carriers operating in ,united ,states airspace4 #dad4 ,acceptance of voluntarily provided safety information 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be a presumption that an individual's voluntary disclosure of an operational or maintenance issue related to aviation safety under an aviation safety action program meets the criteria for acceptance as a valid disclosure under such program4 7b7 ,disclaimer required ,any dissemination of a disclosure that was submitted and accepted under an aviation safety action program pursuant to the presumption under subsection 7a71 but that has not undergone review by an event review committee1 shall be accompanied by a disclaimer stating that the disclosure-- 7#a7 has not been reviewed by an event review committee tasked with reviewing such disclosures2 and 7#b7 may subsequently be determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the aviation safety action program4 7c7 ,rejection of disclosure ,a disclosure described under subsection 7a7 shall be rejected from an aviation safety action program if1 after a review of the disclosure1 an event review committee tasked with reviewing such disclosures determines that the disclosure fails to meet the criteria for acceptance under such program4 7d7 ,aviation safety action program defined ,in this section1 the term aviation safety action program means a program established in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,advisory ,circular #abj-ff;,b1 issued ,november #ae1 #bjjb 7including any similar successor advisory circular71 to allow an individual to voluntarily disclose operational or maintenance issues related to aviation safety4 #dae4 ,marking of towers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue regulations for the marking of covered towers4 7b7 ,markings required ,the regulations issued under subsection 7a7 shall ensure that covered towers are marked in a manner that is uniform1 makes the covered towers easily visible1 and is consistent with applicable guidance of the ,administration4 7c7 ,application ,the regulations issued under subsection 7a7 shall ensure that-- 7#a7 all covered towers constructed on or after the date on which such regulations take effect are marked in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 a covered tower constructed before the date on which such regulations take effect is marked in accordance with subsection 7b7 not later than #a year after such effective date4 7d7 ,covered tower defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term covered tower means a structure that-- 7,a7 is self-standing or supported by guy wires and ground anchors2 7,b7 is #f feet or less in diameter at the base2 7,c7 at the highest point of the structure1 is at least #ej feet above ground level2 7,d7 at the highest point of the structure1 is not more than #bjj feet above ground level2 7,e7 has accessory facilities on which an antenna1 sensor1 camera1 meteorological instrument1 or other equipment is mounted2 and 7,f7 is located-- 7i7 outside the boundaries of an incorporated city or town2 or 7ii7 on land that is-- 7,i7 underdeveloped2 or 7,,ii7 used for agriculture purposes4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,the term covered tower does not include any structure that-- 7,a7 is adjacent to a house1 barn1 electric utility substation1 or any other building2 7,b7 is in the curtilage of a farmstead2 7,c7 supports electric utility transmission or distribution lines2 7,d7 is a wind-powered electrical generator with a rotor blade radius that exceeds #f feet2 or 7,e7 is a street light erected or maintained by a ,federal1 ,state1 or local transportation entity4 7e7 ,covered tower database ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop a publicly available database that contains the location and height of covered towers2 7#b7 keep the database current to the extent practicable2 and 7#c7 ensure that proprietary information in the database is protected4 #daf4 ,cabin evacuation 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review-- 7#a7 evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft used in air transportation1 with regard to-- 7,a7 emergency conditions1 including impacts into water2 7,b7 crew procedures used for evacuations under actual emergency conditions2 and 7,c7 any relevant changes to passenger demographics and legal requirements 7including the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij7 that affect emergency evacuations2 and 7#b7 recent accidents and incidents where passengers evacuated such aircraft4 7b7 ,consultation2 review of data ,in conducting the review1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 transport-category aircraft manufacturers1 air carriers1 and other relevant experts and ,federal agencies1 including groups representing passengers1 airline crewmembers1 maintenance employees1 and emergency responders2 and 7#b7 review relevant data with respect to evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review and related recommendations1 if any1 including any recommendations for revisions to the assumptions and methods used for assessing evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft4 #dag4 ,medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue or revise medical certificate regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as pilot in command of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certificate or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under ,federal law if-- 7#a7 the individual possesses a valid driver's license issued by a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states and complies with any medical requirement associated with that license2 7#b7 the individual is transporting not more than #e passengers2 7#c7 the individual is operating under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules2 7#d7 the relevant flight1 including each portion thereof1 is not carried out-- 7,a7 for compensation or hire1 including that no passenger or property on the flight is being carried for compensation2 7,b7 at an altitude that is more than #ad1jjj feet above mean sea level2 7,c7 outside the ,united ,states1 unless authorized by the country in which the flight is conducted2 or 7,d7 at an indicated air speed exceeding #bej knots2 and 7#e7 the individual has completed a medical education course in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,medical education course 7#a7 ,in general ,to meet the requirement of subsection 7a77#e71 an individual shall complete 7and demonstrate proof of completion of7 a medical education course during the #b-year period ending on the date on which the individual operates as pilot in command of a covered aircraft4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the medical education course shall-- 7,a7 be established and periodically updated by the ,administrator in coordination with representatives of relevant not-for-profit general aviation stakeholder groups2 7,b7 be available on the ,internet free of charge2 7,c7 educate pilots on conducting medical self-assessments2 7,d7 advise pilots on identifying warning signs of potential serious medical conditions2 7,e7 identify risk mitigation strategies for medical conditions2 7,f7 increase awareness of the impacts of potentially impairing over-the-counter and prescription drug medications2 7,g7 encourage regular medical exams and consultations with primary care physicians2 7,h7 inform pilots of the regulations pertaining to the prohibition on operations during medical deficiency2 and 7,i7 include a signature page1 that shall be transmitted to the ,administrator1 for the individual to certify that the individual has completed all necessary educational medical coursework4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,the requirement of subsection 7a77#e7 shall not apply to an individual who exercises sport pilot privileges or acts as the pilot in command of a glider or balloon4 7c7 ,covered aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered aircraft means an aircraft that-- 7#a7 is not authorized under ,federal law to carry more than #f occupants2 and 7#b7 has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than #f1jjj pounds4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the effect of the regulations issued or revised under subsection 7a7 and includes statistics with respect to changes in small aircraft activity and safety incidents4 7e7 ,prohibition on enforcement actions ,on and after the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator may not take an enforcement action for not holding a valid third-class medical certificate against a pilot of a covered aircraft for a flight if the pilot and the flight meet the requirements under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 unless the ,administrator has published final regulations in the ,federal ,register under subsection 7a74 #dah4 ,,oda staffing and oversight 7a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,may #ca1 #bjag1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the ,administration's progress with respect to-- 7#a7 determining what additional model inputs and labor distribution codes are needed to identify ,,oda oversight staffing needs2 7#b7 developing and implementing system-based evaluation criteria and risk-based tools to aid ,,oda team members in targeting their oversight activities2 and 7#c7 developing agreements and processes for sharing resources to ensure adequate oversight of ,,oda personnel performing certification and inspection work at supplier and company facilities4 7b7 ,,oda defined ,in this section1 the term ,,oda has the meaning given that term in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 ,b ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems #dca4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 the definitions contained in section #deeja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this ,act71 shall apply to this subtitle4 #dcb4 ,codification of existing law2 additional provisions 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #dec the following3 #dee ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #deeja4 ,definitions4 #deejb4 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system4 #deejc4 ,risk-based permitting of unmanned aircraft systems4 #deejd4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems4 #deeje4 ,special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems4 #deejf4 ,operation of small unmanned aircraft4 #deejg4 ,special rules for model aircraft4 #deejh4 ,safety information for operation of covered unmanned aircraft4 #deeja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,aerial data collection ,the term aerial data collection means the gathering of data by a device aboard an unmanned aircraft during flight1 including imagery1 sensing1 and measurement by such device4 7#b7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic means the ,united ,states zone of the ,chukchi ,sea1 ,beaufort ,sea1 and ,bering ,sea north of the ,aleutian chain4 7#c7 ,certificate of waiver2 certificate of authorization ,the terms certificate of waiver and certificate of authorization mean a ,federal ,aviation ,administration grant of approval for a specific flight operation4 7#d7 ,model ,aircraft the term model aircraft means an unmanned aircraft that is-- 7,a7 capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere2 7,b7 flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft2 and 7,c7 flown for hobby or recreational purposes4 7#e7 ,permanent areas ,the term permanent areas means areas on land or water that provide for launch1 recovery1 and operation of small unmanned aircraft4 7#f7 ,public unmanned aircraft system ,the term public unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system that meets the qualifications and conditions required for operation of a public aircraft 7as defined in section #djajb7;a774 7#g7 ,sense-and-avoid capability ,the term sense-and-avoid capability means the capability of an unmanned aircraft to remain a safe distance from and to avoid collisions with other airborne aircraft4 7#h7 ,small unmanned aircraft ,the term small unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than #ee pounds1 including everything that is on board the aircraft4 7#i7 ,unmanned aircraft ,the term unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft4 7#aj7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft7 that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system4 #deejb4 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system 7a7 ,required ,planning for ,integration 7#a7 ,comprehensive plan ,not later than ,november #aj1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with representatives of the aviation industry1 ,federal agencies that employ unmanned aircraft systems technology in the national airspace system1 and the unmanned aircraft systems industry1 shall develop a comprehensive plan to safely accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents of plan ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain1 at a minimum1 recommendations or projections on-- 7,a7 the rulemaking to be conducted under subsection 7b71 with specific recommendations on how the rulemaking will-- 7i7 define the acceptable standards for operation and certification of civil unmanned aircraft systems2 7ii7 ensure that any civil unmanned aircraft system includes a sense-and-avoid capability2 and 7iii7 establish standards and requirements for the operator and pilot of a civil unmanned aircraft system1 including standards and requirements for registration and licensing2 7,b7 the best methods to enhance the technologies and subsystems necessary to achieve the safe and routine operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 7,c7 a phased-in approach to the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 7,d7 a timeline for the phased-in approach described under subparagraph 7,c72 7,e7 creation of a safe airspace designation for cooperative manned and unmanned flight operations in the national airspace system2 7,f7 establishment of a process to develop certification1 flight standards1 and air traffic requirements for civil unmanned aircraft systems at test ranges where such systems are subject to testing2 7,g7 the best methods to ensure the safe operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems and public unmanned aircraft systems simultaneously in the national airspace system2 and 7,h7 incorporation of the plan into the annual ,next,gen ,implementation ,plan document 7or any successor document7 of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,deadline ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for the safe integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system as soon as practicable1 but not later than ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,february #ad1 #bjac1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a copy of the plan required under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,roadmap ,not later than ,february #ad1 #bjac1 the ,secretary shall approve and make available in print and on the ,administration's ,internet ,web site a #e-year roadmap for the introduction of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 as coordinated by the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,program ,office of the ,administration4 ,the ,secretary shall update the roadmap annually4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the plan required under subsection 7a77#a7 is submitted to ,congress under subsection 7a77#d71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register-- 7#a7 a final rule on small unmanned aircraft systems that will allow for civil operation of such systems in the national airspace system1 to the extent the systems do not meet the requirements for expedited operational authorization under section #deejf2 7#b7 a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the recommendations of the plan required under subsection 7a77#a71 with the final rule to be published not later than #af months after the date of publication of the notice2 and 7#c7 an update to the ,administration's most recent policy statement on unmanned aircraft systems1 contained in ,docket ,no4 ,,faa-#bjjf-begad4 7c7 ,expanding ,use of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems in ,arctic 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ab1 #bjab1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan and initiate a process to work with relevant ,federal agencies and national and international communities to designate permanent areas in the ,arctic where small unmanned aircraft may operate #bd hours per day for research and commercial purposes4 ,the plan for operations in these permanent areas shall include the development of processes to facilitate the safe operation of unmanned aircraft beyond line of sight4 ,such areas shall enable over-water flights from the surface to at least #b1jjj feet in altitude1 with ingress and egress routes from selected coastal launch sites4 7#b7 ,agreements ,to implement the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with relevant national and international communities4 7#c7 ,aircraft approval ,not later than #a year after the entry into force of an agreement necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall work with relevant national and international communities to establish and implement a process1 or may apply an applicable process already established1 for approving the use of unmanned aircraft in the designated permanent areas in the ,arctic without regard to whether an unmanned aircraft is used as a public aircraft1 a civil aircraft1 or a model aircraft4 #deejc4 ,risk-based permitting of unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish procedures for issuing permits under this section with respect to certain unmanned aircraft systems and operations thereof4 7b7 ,permitting standards ,upon the submission of an application in accordance with subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall issue a permit with respect to the proposed operation of an unmanned aircraft system if the ,administrator determines that-- 7#a7 the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to-- 7,a7 other unmanned aircraft systems and operations permitted under regulation1 exemption1 or other authority granted by the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 any other aircraft operation approved by the ,administrator with similar risk characteristics or profiles2 and 7#b7 the applicant for the permit has adequate liability insurance based on the criteria specified in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,safety criteria for consideration ,in determining whether a proposed operation meets the standards described in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall consider the following safety criteria3 7#a7 ,the kinetic energy of the unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,the location of the proposed operation1 including the proximity to-- 7,a7 structures2 7,b7 congested areas2 7,c7 special-use airspace2 and 7,d7 persons on the ground4 7#c7 ,the nature of the operation1 including any proposed risk mitigation4 7#d7 ,any known hazard of the proposed operation and the severity and likelihood of such hazard4 7#e7 ,any known failure modes of the unmanned aircraft system1 failure mode effects and criticality1 and any mitigating features or capabilities4 7#f7 ,the operational history of relevant technologies1 if available4 7#g7 ,any history of civil penalties or certificate actions by the ,administrator against the applicant seeking the permit4 7#h7 ,any other safety criteria the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,application ,an application under this section shall include evidence that the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation thereof meet the standards described in subsection 7b7 based on the criteria described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,scope of permit ,a permit issued under this section shall-- 7#a7 be valid for #e years2 7#b7 constitute approval of both the airworthiness of the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation of such system2 7#c7 be renewable for additional #e-year periods2 and 7#d7 contain any terms necessary to ensure aviation safety4 7f7 ,notice ,not later than #abj days after the ,administrator receives a complete application under subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant written notice of a decision to approve1 disapprove1 or request a modification of the application4 7g7 ,permitting process ,the ,administrator shall issue a permit under this section without regard to subsections 7b7 through 7d7 of section #eec of title #e and chapter #ce of title #dd if the ,administrator determines that the operation permitted will not occur near a congested area4 7h7 ,exemption from certain requirements ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator may exempt applicants under this section from paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of section #ddgaa7;a74 7i7 ,withdrawal ,the ,administrator may1 at any time1 modify or withdraw a permit issued under this section4 7j7 ,applicability ,this section shall not apply to small unmanned aircraft systems and operations addressed by the proposed rule on small unmanned aircraft systems issued pursuant to section #deejb7;b77#a7 or any final rule based on such proposed rule4 7k7 ,expedited review ,the ,administrator shall review and act upon applications under this section on an expedited basis for unmanned aircraft systems and operations thereof to be used primarily in1 or primarily in direct support of1 emergency preparedness1 response1 or disaster recovery4 #deejd4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,guidance ,not later than ,november #aj1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue guidance regarding the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems to-- 7#a7 expedite the issuance of a certificate of authorization process2 7#b7 provide for a collaborative process with public agencies to allow for an incremental expansion of access to the national airspace system as technology matures and the necessary safety analysis and data become available1 and until standards are completed and technology issues are resolved2 7#c7 facilitate the capability of public agencies to develop and use test ranges1 subject to operating restrictions required by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to test and operate unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#d7 provide guidance on a public entity's responsibility when operating an unmanned aircraft without a civil airworthiness certificate issued by the ,administration4 7b7 ,standards for ,operation and ,certification ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement operational and certification requirements for the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7c7 ,agreements ,with ,government ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #ad1 #bjab1 the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with appropriate government agencies to simplify the process for issuing certificates of waiver or authorization with respect to applications seeking authorization to operate public unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents ,the agreements shall-- 7,a7 with respect to an application described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 provide for an expedited review of the application2 7ii7 require a decision by the ,administrator on approval or disapproval within #fj business days of the date of submission of the application2 and 7iii7 allow for an expedited appeal if the application is disapproved2 7,b7 allow for a one-time approval of similar operations carried out during a fixed period of time2 and 7,c7 allow a government public safety agency to operate unmanned aircraft weighing #d4d pounds or less1 if operated-- 7i7 within the line of sight of the operator2 7ii7 less than #djj feet above the ground2 7iii7 during daylight conditions2 7iv7 within ,class ,g airspace2 and 7v7 outside of #e statute miles from any airport1 heliport1 seaplane base1 spaceport1 or other location with aviation activities4 #deeje4 ,special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle1 and not later than ,august #ab1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section #deejb or the guidance required under section #deejd4 7b7 ,assessment of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,in making the determination under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall determine1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 which types of unmanned aircraft systems1 if any1 as a result of their size1 weight1 speed1 operational capability1 proximity to airports and populated areas1 and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security2 and 7#b7 whether a certificate of waiver1 certificate of authorization1 or airworthiness certification under section #ddgjd is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,requirements for ,safe ,operation ,if the ,secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system1 the ,secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 #deejf4 ,operation of small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,exemption and certificate of waiver or authorization for certain operations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a procedure for granting an exemption and issuing a certificate of waiver or authorization for the operation of a small unmanned aircraft system in ,united ,states airspace for the purposes described in section #deeja7a74 7b7 ,operation of exemption and certificate of waiver or authorization 7#a7 ,exemption ,an exemption granted under this section shall-- 7,a7 exempt the operator of a small unmanned aircraft from the provisions of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that are exempted in ,exemption ,no4 #aafhg1 issued on ,may #bf1 #bjae1 ,regulatory ,docket ,number ,,faa-#bjae-jaag1 or in a subsequent exemption2 and 7,b7 contain conditions and limitations described in paragraphs #c through #ca of such ,exemption ,no4 #aafhg1 or conditions and limitations of a subsequent exemption4 7#b7 ,certificate of waiver or authorization ,a certificate of waiver or authorization issued under this section shall allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft according to-- 7,a7 the standard provisions and air traffic control special provisions of the certificate of waiver or authorization ,,faa ,form #ggaa-a 7#g-gd72 or 7,b7 the standard and special provisions of a subsequent certificate of waiver or authorization4 7c7 ,notice to ,administrator ,before operating a small unmanned aircraft pursuant to a certificate of waiver or authorization granted under this section1 the operator shall provide written notice to the ,administrator1 in a form and manner specified by the ,administrator1 that contains such information and assurances as the ,administrator determines necessary in the interest of aviation safety and the efficiency of the national airspace system1 including a certification that the operator has read1 understands1 and will comply with all terms1 conditions1 and limitations of the certificate of waiver or authorization4 7d7 ,waiver of airworthiness certificate ,notwithstanding section #ddgaa7;a77#a71 the holder of a certificate of waiver or authorization granted under this section may operate a small unmanned aircraft under the terms1 conditions1 and limitations of such certificate without an airworthiness certificate4 7e7 ,procedure ,the granting of an exemption or the issuance of a certificate of waiver or authorization1 or any other action authorized by this section1 shall be made without regard to-- 7#a7 section #eec of title #e2 or 7#b7 chapter #ce of title #dd4 7f7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7#a7 affect the issuance of a rule by or any other activity of the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator under any other provision of law2 or 7#b7 invalidate an exemption or certificate of waiver or authorization issued by the ,administrator before the date of enactment of this section4 7g7 ,effective periods ,an exemption or certificate of waiver or authorization issued under this section1 or an amendment of such exemption or certificate1 shall cease to be valid on the effective date of a final rule on small unmanned aircraft systems issued under section #deejb7;b77#a74 7h7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,default ,the requirements of this section shall apply beginning on the date that is #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act unless the ,administrator issues1 before such date1 a final rule based on the notice of proposed rulemaking issued on ,february #bc1 #bjae1 entitled ,operation and ,certification of ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #iedc74 7#b7 ,expiration ,the requirements of this section shall not be effective beginning on the date on which the ,administrator issues a final rule based on the notice of proposed rulemaking issued on ,february #bc1 #bjae1 entitled ,operation and ,certification of ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #iedc74 #deejg4 ,special rules for model aircraft 7a7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into ,federal ,aviation ,administration plans and policies1 including this subtitle1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft1 or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft1 if-- 7#a7 the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use2 7#b7 the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a community-based organization2 7#c7 the aircraft is limited to not more than #ee pounds unless otherwise certified through a design1 construction1 inspection1 flight test1 and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization2 7#d7 the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft2 and 7#e7 when flown within #e miles of an airport1 the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport7 with prior notice of the operation 7model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within #e miles of an airport should establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport774 7b7 ,commercial operation for instructional or educational purposes ,a flight of an unmanned aircraft shall be treated as a flight of a model aircraft for purposes of subsection 7a7 7regardless of any compensation1 reimbursement1 or other consideration exchanged or incidental economic benefit gained in the course of planning1 operating1 or supervising the flight71 if the flight is-- 7#a7 conducted for instructional or educational purposes2 and 7#b7 operated or supervised by an eligible not-for-profit organization4 7c7 ,statutory ,construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who endanger the safety of the national airspace system4 7d7 ,eligible ,not-,for-,profit organization defined ,in this section1 the term eligible not-for-profit organization means an entity that-- 7#a7 is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7#b7 is exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7#c7 the mission of which is demonstrably the furtherance of model aviation2 7#d7 provides a comprehensive set of safety guidelines for all aspects of model aviation addressing the assembly and operation of model aircraft and that emphasize safe aeromodeling operations within the national airspace system and the protection and safety of individuals and property on the ground2 7#e7 provides programming and support for any local charter organizations1 affiliates1 or clubs2 and 7#f7 provides assistance and support in the development and operation of locally designated model aircraft flying sites4 #deejh4 ,safety information for operation of covered unmanned aircraft ,beginning not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall make available to the public1 through electronic or other suitable means1 information developed jointly by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and appropriate non-governmental organizations relating to the safe operation of unmanned aircraft in ,united ,states airspace that includes-- 7#a7 notice of the existence of airspace boundaries1 designated navigational routes1 and navigable airspace2 7#b7 the requirements for entry into and operation within class ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e airspace1 as defined in subparts ,a through ,e of part #ga of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor provisions72 7#c7 notice of the existence and a description of ,federal aviation regulations applicable to the flight of unmanned aircraft1 including regulations prohibiting careless and reckless operation and operation of unairworthy aircraft in part #ia of such title 7or any successor provisions72 7#d7 notice of sources of aeronautical information and applicable regulations1 including publicly available resources for determining the locations of airports1 designated navigational routes1 and controlled airspace2 7#e7 notice of criminal and civil penalties that may result from unlawful operation of unmanned aircraft2 and 7#f7 examples of the hazards associated with the operation of an unmanned aircraft-- 7,a7 in a careless or reckless manner2 7,b7 in an unairworthy condition2 and 7,c7 in proximity to other aircraft4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeals 7,a7 ,in general ,sections #ccb7;a71 #ccb7;b71 #ccb7;d71 #ccc1 #ccd1 and #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 are repealed4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the items relating to sections #ccc1 #ccd1 and #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 in the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 7#b7 ,penalties ,section #dfcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by inserting chapter #dee1 after chapter #dea12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77i7 by striking or chapter #dea1 and inserting chapter #dea1 chapter #dee12 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b7 by inserting chapter #dee1 after chapter #dea12 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i7 by striking or chapter #dea and inserting chapter #dea1 or chapter #dee4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #dec the following3 #dee4,unmanned aircraft systems#deeja 4 #dcc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges 7a7 ,extension of program ,section #ccb7;c77#a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting #e years after the date of enactment of the ,aviation ,innovation1 ,reform1 and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaf4 7b7 ,sense-and-,avoid technologies at test ranges 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall permit and encourage flights of unmanned aircraft systems equipped with sense-and-avoid technologies at the #f test ranges designated under section #ccb7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab4 7#b7 ,waivers ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may waive the requirements of section #ddgaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including related regulations1 to the extent consistent with aviation safety4 7c7 ,provisional civil operation of small unmanned aircraft systems at test ranges 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program established under section #ccb7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab1 and subject to the requirements of paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall allow civil operation of small unmanned aircraft systems at the #f test ranges designated pursuant to that section4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall provide that-- 7,a7 operations of small unmanned aircraft systems occur exclusively within airspace designated in an applicable certificate of authorization or waiver2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding section #ddgaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 operations are conducted1 to the extent practicable1 pursuant to the proposed rule on small unmanned aircraft systems issued pursuant to section #deejb7;b77#a7 of such title1 or any final rule issued based on that proposed rule1 except that a passing grade on the aeronautical knowledge test required for a sport pilot certificate described in part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or more advanced aeronautical knowledge test under such part1 shall be treated as satisfying the aeronautical knowledge testing requirement contained in such proposed rule4 7#c7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall cease to be effective on the date that is the earlier of-- 7,a7 #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 the date of publication of a final rule based on the proposed rule described under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7d7 ,definition of test range ,in this section1 the term test range means a defined geographic area where research and development are conducted4 #dcd4 ,unmanned aircraft systems senior leadership and staffing 7a7 ,intra-,agency leadership 7#a7 ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,office ,there is in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration an ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,office 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,chief ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,officer 7,a7 ,designation ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall designate an individual to serve as the head of the ,office1 to be known as the ,chief ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,officer4 7,b7 ,duties2 reporting ,the ,chief ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,officer shall-- 7i7 report directly to the ,associate ,administrator for ,aviation ,safety 7or a successor position72 7ii7 have the duties and functions of the position of the ,director of the ,,uas ,integration ,office1 as of the date of enactment of this section2 and 7iii7 optimize intra-agency efforts to establish a sound technical and safety methodology for the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,interagency leadership 7#a7 ,director of ,,uas ,external ,affairs ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall designate an individual to serve as the head of interagency efforts on unmanned aircraft systems integration for the ,administration1 to be known as the ,director of ,,uas ,external ,affairs4 7#b7 ,duties2 reporting ,the individual designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 report directly to the ,deputy ,administrator2 7,b7 have the duties and functions of the position of ,senior ,advisor on ,,uas ,integration1 as of the date of enactment of this section2 and 7,c7 focus on external outreach1 education1 and interagency initiatives consistent with the ,administration's management of unmanned aircraft systems integration efforts4 7c7 ,staffing ,the ,administrator shall designate a sufficient number of safety inspectors to focus on the safety oversight of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 taking into consideration the current and anticipated-- 7#a7 budgetary environment2 and 7#b7 volume of unmanned aircraft system operations4 #dce4 ,sense of ,congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft near airports presents a serious hazard to aviation safety2 7#b7 with increasing regularity1 pilots are reporting near misses with unmanned aircraft at low altitudes during critical phases of flight1 either on final approach or shortly after takeoff2 7#c7 a collision between an unmanned aircraft and a conventional aircraft in flight could jeopardize the safety of persons aboard aircraft and on the ground2 7#d7 ,federal aviation regulations1 including sections #ia4abf through #ia4aca of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 prohibit unauthorized operation of an aircraft in controlled airspace near an airport2 7#e7 ,federal aviation regulations1 including section #ia4ac of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 prohibit the operation of an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another2 7#f7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should pursue all available civil and administrative remedies available to the ,administrator1 including referrals to other government agencies for criminal investigations1 with respect to persons who operate unmanned aircraft in an unauthorized manner2 7#g7 the ,administrator should place particular priority on continuing measures1 including partnerships with nongovernmental organizations1 to educate the public about the dangers to the public safety of operating unmanned aircraft near airports without the appropriate approvals or authorizations2 and 7#h7 manufacturers and retail sellers of small unmanned aircraft systems should take steps to educate consumers about the safe and lawful operation of such systems4 #dcf4 ,,uas privacy review 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 appropriate ,state and local officials1 and subject-matter experts and in consideration of relevant efforts led by the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 shall carry out a review to identify any potential reduction of privacy specifically caused by integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce on its ongoing efforts responsive to the presidential memorandum titled ,promoting ,economic ,competitiveness ,while ,safeguarding ,privacy1 ,civil ,rights1 and ,civil ,liberties in ,domestic ,use of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems and dated ,february #ae1 #bjae4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 #dcg4 ,public ,,uas operations by tribal governments 7a7 ,public ,,uas operations by tribal governments ,section #djajb7;a77#da7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,an unmanned aircraft that is owned and operated by1 or exclusively leased for at least #ij continuous days by1 an ,indian tribal government1 as defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb71 except as provided in section #djabe7;b74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #djabe7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or 7,d7 and inserting 7,d71 or 7,f74 #dch4 ,facilitating unmanned aircraft authorization in support of firefighting operations ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into agreements with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as necessary to continue the expeditious authorization of safe unmanned aircraft system operations in support of firefighting operations consistent with the requirements of section #deejd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dci4 ,low altitude unmanned aircraft system traffic management 7a7 ,establishment of advisory committee ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish an advisory committee comprised of government representatives and appropriate industry representatives to-- 7#a7 assess the necessity1 feasibility1 and benefits of establishing unmanned aircraft traffic management systems for airspace between the surface and #djj feet above ground level2 7#b7 develop recommendations for government oversight of such systems2 and 7#c7 address any other issues the advisory panel considers necessary and appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the advisory committee under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of the advisory committee4 7c7 ,sunset ,the advisory committee shall terminate upon transmission of the report pursuant to subsection 7b74 #ddj4 ,,uas detection systems pilot program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a pilot program to deploy and evaluate the effectiveness of unmanned aircraft detection systems in maintaining the safety of air commerce and navigable airspace in light of aviation safety hazards posed by unauthorized operations of unmanned aircraft in proximity to airports4 7b7 ,participating airports ,the ,secretary shall select not fewer than #c airports in the ,united ,states with scheduled commercial air service that the ,secretary determines to be suitable locations for participation in the pilot program4 7c7 ,detection capabilities ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may utilize unmanned aircraft detection systems to-- 7#a7 detect1 locate1 and track unmanned aircraft2 7#b7 detect1 locate1 and track operators of unmanned aircraft2 and 7#c7 mitigate unauthorized operations of unmanned aircraft in any airspace in which they may pose an aviation safety risk4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the unmanned aircraft detection systems used in carrying out the pilot program do not interfere with or harm airport operations1 essential navigation systems1 wireless communications1 or the general public4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number of unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations detected at each participating airport1 together with a description of such operations4 7,b7 ,the number of instances in which unauthorized unmanned aircraft were mitigated pursuant to subsection 7c77#c71 together with a description of such instances4 7,c7 ,the number of enforcement cases brought by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft detected through the pilot program1 together with a description of such cases4 7,d7 ,the number of any technical failures in the pilot program1 together with a description of such failures4 7,e7 ,recommendations for safety and operational standards for unmanned aircraft detection systems4 7,f7 ,the feasibility of deployment of the systems at other airports4 7#c7 ,format ,to the extent practicable1 the report prepared under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified format4 ,if necessary1 the report may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,unmanned aircraft detection system defined ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft detection system means a system that can carry out the activities described in subsection 7c74 7g7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall cease to be effective on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 the date of the submission of the report under subsection 7e74 7h7 ,authority ,after the pilot program ceases to be effective1 the ,secretary may use unmanned aircraft detection systems to detect and mitigate the unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft that pose a risk to aviation safety4 #dda4 ,evaluation of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,metrics ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall develop and track metrics to assess compliance with and effectiveness of the registration of small unmanned aircraft systems by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration pursuant to the interim final rule issued on ,december #af1 #bjae1 entitled ,registration and ,marking ,requirements for ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #gheic7 and any subsequent final rule1 including metrics with respect to-- 7#a7 the levels of compliance with the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule2 7#b7 the number of enforcement actions taken by the ,administration for violations of or noncompliance with the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule1 together with a description of the actions2 and 7#c7 the effect of the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule on compliance with any fees associated with the use of small unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall evaluate-- 7#a7 the ,administration's progress in developing and tracking the metrics set forth in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the reliability1 effectiveness1 and efficiency of the ,administration's registration program for small unmanned aircraft4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the evaluation required under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 recommendations to the ,administrator and ,congress for improvements to the registration process for small unmanned aircraft4 ,v ,air ,service ,improvements ,a ,passenger ,air ,service ,improvements #eja4 ,families traveling together ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,families traveling together 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for any ticket agent1 air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or other person offering to sell tickets for air transportation to fail to disclose1 whether verbally in oral communication or in writing in written or electronic communication1 prior to an individual's purchase of more than #a ticket for a covered flight1 the notification in paragraph 7#b71 if such purchase includes a ticket for a child4 7#b7 ,notification ,the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following statement3 ,it is not possible to assign #b or more seats together on at least #a of the flights you have selected4 ,please be advised that you may not be able to sit next to other members of your travel party1 even if you are traveling with a child44 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,child ,the term child means an individual who is less than #ac years of age on the date a covered flight is scheduled to occur4 7,b7 ,covered flight ,the term covered flight means a flight of an air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation as to which-- 7i7 a purchaser of a ticket may specify an advance seat assignment1 with or without the assessment of a charge or fee2 and 7ii7 #b or more laterally adjacent seats are not available on the flight for advance assignment4 4 #ejb4 ,cell phone voice communication ban 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dagbe4 ,prohibition on certain cell phone voice communications 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue regulations-- 7#a7 to prohibit an individual on an aircraft from engaging in voice communications using a mobile communications device during a flight of that aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation2 and 7#b7 that exempt from the prohibition described in paragraph 7#a7 any-- 7,a7 member of the flight crew on duty on an aircraft2 7,b7 flight attendant on duty on an aircraft2 and 7,c7 ,federal law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,flight ,the term flight means1 with respect to an aircraft1 the period beginning when the aircraft takes off and ending when the aircraft lands4 7#b7 ,mobile communications device 7,a7 ,in general ,the term mobile communications device means any portable wireless telecommunications equipment utilized for the transmission or reception of voice data4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the term mobile communications device does not include a phone installed on an aircraft4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dagbd the following3 #dagbe4 ,prohibition on certain cell phone voice communications4 4 #ejc4 ,availability of consumer rights information ,section #dbcjb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the air carrier's customer service plan4 4 #ejd4 ,consumer complaints hotline ,section #dbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,use of new technologies ,the ,secretary shall periodically evaluate the benefits of using mobile phone applications or other widely used technologies to provide new means for air passengers to communicate complaints in addition to the telephone number established under subsection 7a7 and shall provide such new means as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #eje4 ,improved notification of insecticide use ,section #dbcjc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,required disclosures ,an air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or ticket agent selling1 in the ,united ,states1 a ticket for a flight in foreign air transportation to a country listed on the ,internet ,web site established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 disclose1 on its own ,internet ,web site or through other means1 that the destination country may require the air carrier or foreign air carrier to treat an aircraft passenger cabin with insecticides prior to the flight or to apply an aerosol insecticide in an aircraft cabin used for such a flight when the cabin is occupied with passengers2 and 7#b7 refer the purchaser of the ticket to the ,internet ,web site established under subsection 7a7 for additional information4 4 #ejf4 ,advisory committee for aviation consumer protection ,section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7 by striking first #b calendar years and inserting first #f calendar years2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7 by striking ,march #ca1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #ejg4 ,delayed checked baggage 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to require that air carriers refund any baggage fees charged to a passenger for checked baggage on a flight in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation if the checked baggage of that passenger is not delivered within the #bd-;hour period beginning at the time of the arrival of the flight of the passenger at the destination at which the passenger was to retrieve the checked baggage4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,checked baggage 7,a7 ,in general ,the term checked baggage means property tendered by or on behalf of a person and accepted for transport by an air carrier providing passenger service1 which is inaccessible to passengers during flight4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term checked baggage does not include accompanied commercial courier consignments4 7#b7 ,baggage fee ,the term baggage fee means fees charged to a passenger by an air carrier solely for the conveyance of checked baggage4 #ejh4 ,air travel accessibility ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking referenced in the ,secretary's ,report on ,significant ,rulemakings1 dated ,june #ae1 #bjae1 and assigned ,regulation ,identification ,number #baje-;,,ae#ab4 ,b ,small ,community ,air ,service #eca4 ,essential air service reform ,section #dagcb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,waiver ,notwithstanding section #dagcc7;e71 at the request of an eligible place1 the ,secretary may waive1 in whole or in part1 subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section and subsections 7a7 through 7c7 of section #dagcd for the eligible place if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is-- 7#a7 in the public interest2 or 7#b7 a cost-effective improvement to the quality of air service for the eligible place4 4 #ecb4 ,essential air service authorization ,section #dagdb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,out of the amounts and inserting ,for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjai1 out of the amounts2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaa and all that follows before to carry out and inserting #age1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf1 #agh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag1 #aha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah1 and #ahe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,authorizations for fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the essential air service program under this subchapter-- 7,a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,b7 #cjh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7,c7 #cae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 4 #ecc4 ,extension of final order establishing mileage adjustment eligibility ,section #dji7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca note7 is amended by striking ,march #ca1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #ecd4 ,study on essential air service reform 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the effects of section #f of the ,airport and ,airway ,extension ,act of #bjaa1 ,part ,,iv 7,public ,law #aab-bg71 section #dba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie71 and other relevant ,federal laws enacted after #bjaj1 including the amendments made by those laws1 on the ,essential ,air ,service program4 7#b7 ,scope ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall analyze1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the impact of each relevant ,federal law1 including the amendments made by each law1 on the ,essential ,air ,service program2 7,b7 what actions communities and air carriers have taken to reduce ticket prices or increase enplanements as a result of each law2 7,c7 the issuance of waivers by the ,secretary under section #dagca7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 whether budgetary savings resulted from each law2 and 7,e7 options for further reform of the ,essential ,air ,service program4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ece4 ,small community air service 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #dagdc7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,size ,on the date of submission of the relevant application under subsection 7b71 the airport serving the community or consortium-- 7,a7 is not larger than a small hub airport1 as determined using the ,department of ,transportation's most recently published classification2 and 7,b7 has-- 7i7 insufficient air carrier service2 or 7ii7 unreasonably high air fares4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 the assistance will be used to help restore scheduled passenger air service that has been terminated2 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dagdc7;e77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbb to carry out this section4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration strategic cybersecurity plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing a strategic cybersecurity plan for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7b7 ,contents of plan ,the strategic cybersecurity plan shall-- 7#a7 use a total systems approach that takes into account the interactions of different components of the national airspace system2 7#b7 identify short- and long-term objectives and actions that can be taken to reduce the vulnerability of the national airspace system to cyberattacks2 7#c7 address the cybersecurity risks associated with the modernization of the national airspace system and the automation of aircraft1 equipment1 and technology2 and 7#d7 support the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in establishing cybersecurity standards to assist the ,,atc ,corporation in its responsibilities associated with managing air traffic services in a secure manner after the date of transfer1 as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 as added by this ,act4 #fjb4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjd7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,the purpose of the report shall be-- and all that follows through 7,b7 to reduce and inserting ,the purpose of the report shall be to reduce2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,input ,the report shall be prepared by the ,administrator 7or the ,administrator's designee7 with the participation of-- 7,a7 representatives of labor organizations representing air traffic control system employees of the ,,faa2 and 7,b7 industry stakeholders4 4 7b7 ,,faa air traffic control facility consolidation and realignment projects ,notwithstanding section #ijcaf7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall continue to carry out any consolidation or realignment project commenced under section #hjd of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab4 #fjc4 ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority 7in this section referred to as ,,mwaa71 which operates ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport and ,dulles ,international ,airport by lease with the ,department of ,transportation1 has routinely performed poorly on audits conducted by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 the responsible stewardship of taxpayer-owned assets by ,,mwaa is of great concern to ,congress2 7#c7 a ,march #bj1 #bjae1 audit conducted by the ,inspector ,general titled ,,mwaa's ,office of ,audit ,does ,not ,have an ,adequate ,quality ,assurance and ,improvement ,program 7,report ,no4 ,,za-#bjae-jce7 found that ,,mwaa's quality assurance and improvement program did not conform with the standards of the ,institute of ,internal ,auditors2 and 7#d7 the ,inspector ,general's audit made #g recommendations to strengthen ,,mwaa governance1 its ,office of ,audit1 and its quality assurance and improvement program4 7b7 ,implementing audit recommendations 7#a7 ,study ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct a study on ,,mwaa's progress in implementing the recommendations of the audit referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the study1 including the ,inspector ,general's findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations for strengthening and improving ,,mwaa's ,office of ,audit4 #fjd4 ,aircraft noise exposure 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a review of the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the review4 7#b7 ,preliminary recommendations ,the report shall contain such preliminary recommendations as the ,administrator determines appropriate for revising the land use compatibility guidelines in part #aej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 based on the results of the review and in coordination with other agencies4 #fje4 ,,faa review and reform 7a7 ,agency report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed analysis of any actions taken to address the findings and recommendations included in the report required under section #hab7;d7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf note71 including-- 7#a7 consolidating1 phasing-out1 or eliminating duplicative positions1 programs1 roles1 or offices2 7#b7 eliminating or streamlining wasteful practices2 7#c7 eliminating or phasing-out redundant1 obsolete1 or unnecessary functions2 7#d7 reforming and streamlining inefficient processes so that the activities of the ,administration are completed in an expedited and efficient manner2 and 7#e7 reforming or eliminating ineffectual or outdated policies4 7b7 ,additional review ,not later than #a year after the date of transfer1 as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 the ,administrator shall undertake and complete a thorough review of each program1 office1 and organization within the ,administration to identify-- 7#a7 duplicative positions1 programs1 roles1 or offices2 7#b7 wasteful practices2 7#c7 redundant1 obsolete1 or unnecessary functions2 7#d7 inefficient processes2 and 7#e7 ineffectual or outdated policies4 7c7 ,actions ,to streamline and reform ,,faa ,not later than #fj days after the date of completion of the review under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall undertake such actions as may be necessary to address the findings of the ,administrator under such subsection4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of completion of the review under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the actions taken by the ,administrator pursuant to subsection 7c71 including any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions4 #fjf4 ,sense of ,congress on one engine inoperative procedures ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should-- 7#a7 carefully consider all comments that are submitted on the proposed policy regarding the impact of one engine inoperative procedures in obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies2 and 7#b7 work with relevant stakeholders to preserve safety and efficiency while balancing the important needs of communities1 airports1 and airport users4 #fjg4 ,aviation fuel 7a7 ,use of unleaded aviation gasoline ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall allow the use of an unleaded aviation gasoline in an aircraft as a replacement for a leaded gasoline if the ,administrator-- 7#a7 determines that an unleaded aviation gasoline qualifies as a replacement for an approved leaded gasoline2 7#b7 identifies the aircraft and engines that are eligible to use the qualified replacement unleaded gasoline2 and 7#c7 adopts a process 7other than the traditional means of certification7 to allow eligible aircraft and engines to operate using qualified replacement unleaded gasoline in a manner that ensures safety4 7b7 ,timing ,the ,administrator shall adopt the process described in subsection 7a77#c7 not later than #ahj days after the later of-- 7#a7 the date of completion of the ,piston ,aviation ,fuels ,initiative of the ,administration2 or 7#b7 the date of publication of an ,american ,society for ,testing and ,materials ,production ,specification for an unleaded aviation gasoline4 #fjh4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,passenger facility charges ,section #djaag7;a77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking charge or charge and inserting charge4 7b7 ,adjustments to compensation for significantly increased costs ,section #dbf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagcg note7 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca note7 by striking the ,secretary may waive and inserting the ,secretary of ,transportation may waive4 7c7 ,aircraft departure queue management pilot program ,section #ejg7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeje note7 is amended by striking section #dhaja7;a7 and inserting section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code14 #fji4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or the ,,atc ,corporation1 as appropriate1 shall1 upon request of a private aircraft owner or operator1 block the registration number of the aircraft of the owner or operator from any public dissemination or display1 except in data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of the owner or operator4 #faj4 ,air shows ,on an annual basis1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall work with representatives of ,administration-approved air shows1 the general aviation community1 and stadiums and other large outdoor events and venues to identify and resolve1 to the maximum extent practicable1 scheduling conflicts between ,administration-approved air shows and large outdoor events and venues where-- 7#a7 flight restrictions will be imposed pursuant to section #eba of title ,v of division ,f of ,public ,law #ajh-aii 7#aah ,stat4 #cdc72 or 7#b7 any other restriction will be imposed pursuant to ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,flight ,data ,center ,notice to ,airmen #d_/cfba 7or any successor notice to airmen74 #faa4 ,federal authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #adeja7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,additional limitations 7,a7 ,a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or political authority of #b or more ,states may not enact or enforce a law1 regulation1 or other provision having the force and effect of law prohibiting employees whose hours of service are subject to regulation by the ,secretary under section #caejb from working to the full extent permitted or at such times as permitted under such section1 or imposing any additional obligations on motor carriers if such employees work to the full extent or at such times as permitted under such section1 including any related activities regulated under part #cie of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,b7 ,a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or political authority of #b or more ,states may not enact or enforce a law1 regulation1 or other provision having the force and effect of law that requires a motor carrier that compensates employees on a piece-rate basis to pay those employees separate or additional compensation1 provided that the motor carrier pays the employee a total sum that when divided by the total number of hours worked during the corresponding work period is equal to or greater than the applicable hourly minimum wage of the ,state1 political subdivision of the ,state1 or political authority of #b or more ,states4 7,c7 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the provisions of paragraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated7 by striking ,paragraph 7#a7-- and inserting ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7--2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 7as redesignated7 by striking ,paragraph 7#a7 and inserting ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall have the force and effect as if enacted on the date of enactment of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,authorization ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cje74 #fab4 ,part #ia review1 reform1 and streamlining 7a7 ,establishment of task force ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a task force comprised of representatives of the general aviation industry who regularly perform part #ia operations1 labor unions 7including those representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and ,,faa aviation safety engineers71 manufacturers1 and the ,government to-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the ,,faa oversight and authorization processes and requirements for aircraft under part #ia2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to streamline the applicable authorization and approval processes1 improve safety1 and reduce regulatory cost burdens and delays for the ,,faa and aircraft owners and operators who operate pursuant to part #ia4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the assessment and making recommendations under subsection 7a71 the task force shall consider-- 7#a7 process reforms and improvements to allow the ,,faa to review and approve applications in a fair and timely fashion2 7#b7 the appropriateness of requiring an authorization for each experimental aircraft rather than using a broader all makes and models approach2 7#c7 ways to improve the timely response to letters of authorization applications for aircraft owners and operators who operate pursuant to part #ia1 including setting deadlines and granting temporary or automatic authorizations if deadlines are missed by the ,,faa2 7#d7 methods for enhancing the effective use of delegation systems2 7#e7 methods for training the ,,faa's field office employees in risk-based and safety management system oversight2 and 7#f7 such other matters related to streamlining part #ia authorization and approval processes as the task force considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the task force's assessment4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include an explanation of how the ,administrator will-- 7,a7 implement the recommendations of the task force2 7,b7 measure progress in implementing the recommendations2 and 7,c7 measure the effectiveness of the implemented recommendations4 7d7 ,implementation of recommendations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall implement the recommendations made under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,part #ia ,the term part #ia means part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7f7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the task force4 7g7 ,sunset ,the task force shall terminate on the day the ,administrator submits the report required under subsection 7c74 #fac4 ,aircraft registration ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a rulemaking to increase the duration of aircraft registrations for noncommercial general aviation aircraft to #aj years4 #fad4 ,community involvement in ,,faa ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes 7a7 ,community involvement policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete a review of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's community involvement practices for ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system 7,next,gen7 projects located in metroplexes identified by the ,administration4 ,the review shall include1 at a minimum1 a determination of how and when to engage airports and communities in performance based navigation proposals4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after completion of the review1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 how the ,administration will improve community involvement practices for ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes2 7#b7 how and when the ,administration will engage airports and communities in performance based navigation proposals2 and 7#c7 lessons learned from ,next,gen projects and pilot programs and how those lessons learned are being integrated into community involvement practices for future ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes4 #fae4 ,air transportation of lithium cells and batteries 7a7 ,cooperative efforts ,to ensure compliance with safety regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall carry out cooperative efforts to ensure that shippers who offer lithium ion and lithium metal batteries for air transport to or from the ,united ,states comply with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7#b7 ,cooperative efforts ,the cooperative efforts the ,secretary shall carry out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 include the following3 7,a7 ,encouraging training programs at locations outside the ,united ,states from which substantial cargo shipments of lithium ion or lithium metal batteries originate for manufacturers1 freight forwarders1 and other shippers and potential shippers of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries4 7,b7 ,working with ,federal and international transportation agencies to ensure enforcement of ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions with respect to shippers who offer noncompliant shipments of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries4 7,c7 ,providing information in brochures and on the ,internet in appropriate foreign languages and dialects that describes the actions required to comply with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7,d7 ,developing joint efforts with the international aviation community to promote a better understanding of the requirements of and methods of compliance with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7#c7 ,reporting ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the cooperative efforts carried out1 or planned to be carried out1 under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,,icao ,technical ,instructions ,the term ,,icao ,technical ,instructions has the meaning given that term in section #hbh7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note74 7,b7 ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations ,the term ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations means the regulations in parts #ajj through #agg of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7including amendments adopted after the date of enactment of this ,act74 7b7 ,lithium ion battery air safety advisory committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish1 in accordance with the requirements of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 a lithium ion battery air safety advisory committee 7in this subsection referred to as the 8,committee074 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7,a7 facilitate communication between manufacturers of lithium ion cells and batteries1 manufacturers of products incorporating both large and small lithium ion batteries1 air carriers1 and the ,federal ,government regarding the safe air transportation of lithium ion cells and batteries and the effectiveness and economic and social impacts of the regulation of such transportation2 7,b7 provide the ,secretary1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration with timely information about the development of lithium ion battery technology and transportation safety practices and methodologies2 7,c7 provide a forum for the ,secretary to provide information on and to discuss the activities of the ,department of ,transportation relating to lithium ion battery transportation safety1 the policies underlying the activities1 and positions to be advocated in international forums2 7,d7 provide a forum for the ,secretary to provide information and receive advice on-- 7i7 activities carried out throughout the world to communicate and enforce relevant ,united ,states regulations and the ,,icao ,technical ,instructions 7as defined in subsection 7a77#d772 and 7ii7 the effectiveness of the activities2 and 7,e7 provide advice and recommendations to the ,secretary with respect to lithium ion battery transportation safety4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,individuals appointed by the ,secretary to represent-- 7i7 large volume manufacturers of lithium ion cells and batteries2 7ii7 domestic manufacturers of lithium ion batteries or battery packs2 7iii7 manufacturers of consumer products powered by lithium ion batteries2 7iv7 manufacturers of vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries2 7v7 marketers of products powered by lithium ion batteries2 7vi7 cargo air service providers based in the ,united ,states2 7vii7 passenger air service providers based in the ,united ,states2 7viii7 employees of air service providers described in clauses 7vi7 and 7vii72 and 7ix7 employees of the ,department of ,transportation4 7,b7 ,representatives of such other ,government departments and agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,any other individuals the ,secretary determines are appropriate to comply with ,federal law4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,committee1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7i7 describes and evaluates the steps being taken in the private sector and by international regulatory authorities to implement and enforce requirements relating to the safe transportation of bulk shipments of lithium ion cells and batteries2 and 7ii7 identifies any areas of enforcement or regulatory requirements for which there is consensus that greater attention is needed4 7,b7 ,independent statements ,each member of the ,committee shall be provided an opportunity to submit an independent statement of views with the report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date on which the ,committee is established4 7#f7 ,termination of ,future of ,aviation ,advisory ,committee ,the ,future of ,aviation ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the date on which the lithium ion battery air safety advisory committee is established4 7c7 ,carriage of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft 7#a7 ,rulemaking proceeding ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a rulemaking proceeding to implement the amendments to the ,,icao ,technical ,instructions related to the carriage of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft4 7#b7 ,harmonization with ,,icao technical instructions ,the ,secretary 7including any designee of the ,secretary7 may not issue or enforce any regulation or other requirement regarding the transportation by aircraft of lithium ion cells or batteries1 whether transported separately or packed with or contained in equipment1 if the requirement is more stringent than the requirements of the ,,icao ,technical ,instructions 7as defined in subsection 7a77#d774 7d7 ,packaging improvements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with interested stakeholders1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an evaluation of current practices for the packaging of lithium ion batteries and cells1 including recommendations1 if any1 to improve the packaging of such batteries and cells in a safe1 efficient1 and cost-effective manner4 #faf4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural or small communities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a pilot program under which1 upon approval of an application submitted by an operator of a public-use airport1 the ,secretary shall install and operate at the airport a remote air traffic control tower in order to assess the operational benefits of remote air traffic control towers4 7b7 ,applications ,the operator of an airport seeking to participate in the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary for approval an application that is in such form and contains such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,selection criteria 7#a7 ,selection of airports ,from among the applications submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 after consultation with representatives of labor organizations representing operators and employees of the air traffic control system1 shall select for participation in the pilot program #g airports as follows3 7,a7 #a nonhub1 primary airport4 7,b7 #c nonprimary airports without existing air traffic control towers4 7,c7 #b airports with air traffic control towers participating in a program established under section #dgabd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 #a airport selected at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,priority selection ,in selecting from among the applications submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that can best demonstrate the capabilities and potential of remote air traffic control towers4 7#c7 ,authority to reallocate airport selection ,if the ,secretary receives an insufficient number of applications1 the ,secretary may reallocate the distribution of airport sites described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,multiple remote facilities ,if practicable and necessary1 the #b remote air traffic control towers installed at reliever airports pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may co-locate remote facilities to assess the benefits and efficiencies of consolidating such facilities4 7d7 ,asset classification ,a remote air traffic control tower1 including ancillary equipment1 installed with ,government funds pursuant to this section shall be considered to be an air navigation facility4 7e7 ,safety risk management panel 7#a7 ,safety risk management panel meeting ,prior to the operational use of a remote air traffic control tower1 the ,secretary shall convene a safety risk management panel for the tower to address any safety issues with respect to the tower4 7#b7 ,safety risk management panel best practices ,the safety risk management panels shall be created and utilized in a manner similar to that of safety risk management panels previously established for remote air traffic control towers1 taking into account best practices that have been developed4 7f7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,air navigation facility ,the term air navigation facility has the meaning given that term in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,remote air traffic control tower ,the term remote air traffic control tower means a remotely operated air navigation facility1 including all necessary system components1 that provides the functions and capabilities of an air traffic control tower4 7#b7 ,applicability of other definitions ,the terms nonhub airport1 primary airport1 public-use airport1 and reliever airport have the meanings given such terms in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,sunset ,the pilot program shall terminate on the day before the date of transfer1 as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4