#aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,july #aa1 #bjaf ,,house ,,amendments ,,to ,,senate ,,amendments3 ,that the ,house agree to the amendment of the ,senate to the text of the bill 7,h4,r4 #fcf7 entitled ,an ,act to amend the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf to permanently extend increased expensing limitations1 and for other purposes41 with the following ,in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the ,senate to the text of the bill1 insert the following3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,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 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined4 ,title ,i--,,faa ,extension ,subtitle ,a--,airport and ,airway ,programs ,sec4 #aaja4 ,extension of airport improvement program4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,extension of expiring authorities4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration operations4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,air navigation facilities and equipment4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,research1 engineering1 and development4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,funding for aviation programs4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,essential air service4 ,subtitle ,b--,revenue ,provisions ,sec4 #abja4 ,expenditure authority from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,extension of taxes funding ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund4 ,title ,,ii--,aviation ,safety ,critical ,reforms ,subtitle ,a--,safety ,sec4 #baja4 ,pilot records database deadline4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,cockpit automation management4 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,enhanced mental health screening for pilots4 ,sec4 #bajd4 ,laser pointer incidents4 ,sec4 #baje4 ,crash-resistant fuel systems4 ,sec4 #bajf4 ,hiring of air traffic controllers4 ,sec4 #bajg4 ,training policies regarding assistance for persons with disabilities4 ,sec4 #bajh4 ,air travel accessibility4 ,sec4 #baji4 ,additional certification resources4 ,sec4 #baaj4 ,tower marking4 ,sec4 #baaa4 ,aviation cybersecurity4 ,sec4 #baab4 ,repair stations located outside ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #baac4 ,enhanced training for flight attendants4 ,subtitle ,b--,,uas ,safety ,sec4 #bbja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,identification standards4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,safety statements4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,facilitating interagency cooperation for unmanned aircraft authorization in support of firefighting operations and utility restoration4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,interference with wildfire suppression1 law enforcement1 or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #bbjf4 ,pilot project for airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation4 ,sec4 #bbjg4 ,emergency exemption process4 ,sec4 #bbjh4 ,unmanned aircraft systems traffic management4 ,sec4 #bbji4 ,applications for designation4 ,sec4 #bbaj4 ,operations associated with critical infrastructure4 ,sec4 #bbaa4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research and development roadmap4 ,sec4 #bbab4 ,unmanned aircraft systems-manned aircraft collision research4 ,sec4 #bbac4 ,probabilistic metrics research and development study4 ,subtitle ,c--,time ,sensitive ,aviation ,reforms ,sec4 #bcja4 ,small airport relief for safety projects4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,use of revenues at previously associated airport4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,working group on improving air service to small communities4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,computation of basic annuity for certain air traffic controllers4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,refunds for delayed baggage4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,contract weather observers4 ,sec4 #bcjg4 ,medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots4 ,sec4 #bcjh4 ,tarmac delays4 ,sec4 #bcji4 ,family seating4 ,title ,,iii--,aviation ,security ,sec4 #cjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,,tsa ,pre,check ,expansion ,sec4 #caja4 ,pre,check program authorization4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,pre,check program enrollment expansion4 ,subtitle ,b--,securing ,aviation from ,foreign ,entry ,points and ,guarding ,airports ,through ,enhanced ,security ,sec4 #cbja4 ,last point of departure airport security assessment4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,security coordination enhancement plan4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,workforce assessment4 ,sec4 #cbjd4 ,donation of screening equipment to protect the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #cbje4 ,national cargo security program4 ,sec4 #cbjf4 ,international training and capacity development4 ,subtitle ,c--,checkpoint ,optimization and ,efficiency ,sec4 #ccja4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,enhanced staffing allocation model4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,effective utilization of staffing resources4 ,sec4 #ccjd4 ,,tsa staffing and resource allocation4 ,sec4 #ccje4 ,aviation security stakeholders defined4 ,sec4 #ccjf4 ,rule of construction4 ,subtitle ,d--,aviation ,security ,enhancement and ,oversight ,sec4 #cdja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cdjb4 ,threat assessment4 ,sec4 #cdjc4 ,oversight4 ,sec4 #cdjd4 ,credentials4 ,sec4 #cdje4 ,vetting4 ,sec4 #cdjf4 ,metrics4 ,sec4 #cdjg4 ,inspections and assessments4 ,sec4 #cdjh4 ,covert testing4 ,sec4 #cdji4 ,security directives4 ,sec4 #cdaj4 ,implementation report4 ,sec4 #cdaa4 ,miscellaneous amendments4 ,subtitle ,e--,checkpoints of the ,future ,sec4 #ceja4 ,checkpoints of the future4 ,sec4 #cejb4 ,pilot program for increased efficiency and security at ,category ,x airports4 ,sec4 #cejc4 ,pilot program for the development and testing of prototypes for airport security systems4 ,sec4 #cejd4 ,report required4 ,sec4 #ceje4 ,funding4 ,sec4 #cejf4 ,acceptance and provision of resources by the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 ,subtitle ,f--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #cfja4 ,visible deterrent4 ,sec4 #cfjb4 ,law enforcement training for mass casualty and active shooter incidents4 ,sec4 #cfjc4 ,assistance to airports and surface transportation systems4 #b4 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this ,act1 unless expressly provided otherwise1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,i ,,faa ,extension ,a ,airport and ,airway ,programs #aaja4 ,extension of airport improvement program 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dhajc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjae and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting fiscal years #bjab through #bjag44 7b7 ,project grant authority ,section #dgajd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag14 #aajb4 ,extension of expiring authorities 7a7 ,section #dgajg7r77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,july #af1 #bjaf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjag4 7b7 ,section #dgaae7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjae and all that follows through ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal years #bjab through #bjag14 7c7 ,section #dgabd7;b77#c77;,e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjae and all that follows through ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal years #bjab through #bjag4 7d7 ,section #dgada7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 7e7 ,section #dagdc7;e77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjae and inserting #bjag4 7f7 ,section #ahf7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#aag ,stat4 #beah7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjae and all that follows through ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal years #bjab through #bjag4 7g7 ,section #dji7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca note7 is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 7h7 ,section #adj7;c77#a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #bh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjac through #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjag12 and 7#b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 or an extension of this ,act4 7i7 ,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 on ,september #cj1 #bjai4 7j7 ,section #daa7;h7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note7 is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 7k7 ,section #hbb7k7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgada note7 is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 #aajc4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration operations ,section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 #i1iji1gbd1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjae and all that follows through ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal years #bjab through #bjag14 #aajd4 ,air navigation facilities and equipment ,section #dhaja7;a77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 #b1hee1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 4 #aaje4 ,research1 engineering1 and development ,section #dhajb7;a77#i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#i7 #aff1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 4 #aajf4 ,funding for aviation programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhaad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7 by striking fiscal year #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal year #bjag12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by striking fiscal year #bjaf and inserting fiscal year #bjag4 7b7 ,compliance with aviation funding requirement ,the budget authority authorized in this title1 including the amendments made by this title1 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of subsections 7a77#a77;,b7 and 7a77#b7 of section #dhaad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 #aajg4 ,essential air service ,section #dagdb7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjad1 and all that follows through ,july #ae1 #bjaf1 and inserting fiscal year #bjad1 #ic1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae1 and #age1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 ,b ,revenue ,provisions #abja4 ,expenditure authority from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #iejb7;d77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,july #af1 #bjaf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjag2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting or the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf24 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #iejb7;e77#b7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,july #af1 #bjaf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjag4 #abjb4 ,extension of taxes funding ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,fuel taxes ,section #djha7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 7b7 ,ticket taxes 7#a7 ,persons ,section #dbfa7k77#a77;,a77ii7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,property ,section #dbga7;d77#a77;,a77ii7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 7c7 ,fractional ownership programs 7#a7 ,treatment as noncommercial aviation ,section #djhc7;b7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,july #af1 #bjaf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,exemption from ticket taxes ,section #dbfa7;j7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,july #ae1 #bjaf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,,ii ,aviation ,safety ,critical ,reforms ,a ,safety #baja4 ,pilot records database deadline ,section #ddgjc7;i77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the ,administrator shall establish and inserting ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjag1 the ,administrator shall establish and make available for use4 #bajb4 ,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 #bajc4 ,enhanced mental health screening for pilots ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the recommendations of the ,pilot ,fitness ,aviation ,rulemaking ,committee in determining whether to implement1 as part of a comprehensive medical certification process for pilots with a first- or second-class airman medical certificate1 additional screening for mental health conditions1 including depression and suicidal thoughts or tendencies1 and assess treatments that would address any risk associated with such conditions4 #bajd4 ,laser pointer incidents 7a7 ,in general ,beginning #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal law enforcement agencies1 shall provide quarterly updates to the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding-- 7#a7 the number of incidents involving the beam from a laser pointer 7as defined in section #ci;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 being aimed at1 or in the flight path of1 an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the number of civil or criminal enforcement actions taken by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,department of ,transportation1 or another ,federal agency with regard to the incidents described in paragraph 7#a71 including the amount of the civil or criminal penalties imposed on violators2 7#c7 the resolution of any incidents described in paragraph 7#a7 that did not result in a civil or criminal enforcement action2 and 7#d7 any actions the ,department of ,transportation or another ,federal agency has taken on its own1 or in conjunction with other ,federal agencies or local law enforcement agencies1 to deter the type of activity described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,civil penalties ,the ,administrator shall revise the maximum civil penalty that may be imposed on an individual who aims the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 or at the flight path of such an aircraft1 to be #be1jjj4 #baje4 ,crash-resistant fuel systems ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall evaluate and update1 as necessary1 standards for crash-resistant fuel systems for civilian rotorcraft4 #bajf4 ,hiring of air traffic controllers 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddejf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,hiring of certain air traffic control specialists 7#a7 ,consideration of applicants 7,a7 ,ensuring selection of most qualified applicants ,in appointing individuals to the position of air traffic controller1 the ,administrator shall give preferential consideration to qualified individuals maintaining #eb consecutive weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of air traffic after receipt of an air traffic certification or air traffic control facility rating within #e years of application while serving at-- 7i7 a ,federal ,aviation ,administration air traffic control facility2 7ii7 a civilian or military air traffic control facility of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7iii7 a tower operating under contract with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under section #dgabd4 7,b7 ,consideration of additional applicants 7i7 ,in general ,after giving preferential consideration to applicants under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall consider additional applicants for the position of air traffic controller by referring an approximately equal number of individuals for appointment among the #b applicant pools described in this subparagraph4 ,the number of individuals referred for consideration from each group shall not differ by more than #aj percent4 7ii7 ,pool #a ,pool #a applicants are individuals who-- 7,i7 have successfully completed air traffic controller training and graduated from an institution participating in the ,collegiate ,training ,initiative program maintained under subsection 7c77#a7 and who have received from the institution-- 7aa7 an appropriate recommendation2 or 7bb7 an endorsement certifying that the individual would have met the requirements in effect as of ,december #ca1 #bjac1 for an appropriate recommendation2 7,,ii7 are eligible for a veterans recruitment appointment pursuant to section #dbad of title #ch and provide a ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty within #abj days of the announcement closing2 7,,iii7 are eligible veterans 7as defined in section #dbaa of title #ch7 maintaining aviation experience obtained in the course of the individual's military experience2 or 7,,iv7 are preference eligible veterans 7as defined in section #bajh of title #e74 7iii7 ,pool #b ,pool #b applicants are individuals who apply under a vacancy announcement recruiting from all ,united ,states citizens4 7#b7 ,use of biographical assessments 7,a7 ,biographical assessments ,the ,administrator shall not use any biographical assessment when hiring under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii74 7,b7 ,reconsideration of applicants disqualified on basis of biographical assessments 7i7 ,in general ,if an individual described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii71 who applied for the position of air traffic controller with the ,administration in response to ,vacancy ,announcement ,,faa-,,amc-#ad-;,,allsrce-#ccecg 7issued on ,february #aj1 #bjad71 was disqualified from the position as the result of a biographical assessment1 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant an opportunity to reapply for the position as soon as practicable under the revised hiring practices4 7ii7 ,waiver of age restriction ,the ,administrator shall waive any maximum age restriction for the position of air traffic controller with the ,administration that would otherwise disqualify an individual from the position if the individual-- 7,i7 is reapplying for the position pursuant to clause 7i7 on or before ,december #ca1 #bjag2 and 7,,ii7 met the maximum age requirement on the date of the individual's previous application for the position during the interim hiring process4 7#c7 ,maximum entry age for experienced controllers ,notwithstanding section #ccjg of title #e1 the maximum limit of age for an original appointment to a position as an air traffic controller shall be #ce years of age for those maintaining #eb weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of air traffic after receipt of an air traffic certification or air traffic control facility rating in a civilian or military air traffic control facility4 4 7b7 ,notification of vacancies ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider directly notifying secondary schools and institutions of higher learning1 including ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities1 ,hispanic-serving institutions1 ,minority ,institutions1 and ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 of a vacancy announcement under section #ddejf7;f77#a77;,b77iii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bajg4 ,training policies regarding assistance for persons with disabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report assessing required air carrier personnel and contractor training programs regarding the assistance of persons with disabilities1 including-- 7#a7 variations in training programs between air carriers2 7#b7 instances since #bjje where the ,department of ,transportation has requested that an air carrier take corrective action following a review of the air carrier's training programs2 and 7#c7 actions taken by air carriers following requests described in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,best practices ,after the date the report is submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 based on the findings of the report1 shall develop1 make publicly available1 and appropriately disseminate to air carriers such best practices as the ,secretary considers necessary to improve the reviewed training programs4 #bajh4 ,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 #baji4 ,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 approval or the acceptance or validation by the ,,faa of a foreign authority 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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 validations of certificates and design approvals4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means a person that has-- 7,a7 applied to a foreign authority for the acceptance or validation of an ,,faa certificate or design approval2 or 7,b7 applied to the ,,faa for the acceptance or validation of a foreign authority 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 7#c7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #baaj4 ,tower marking 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 to require the marking of covered towers4 7b7 ,marking required ,the regulations under subsection 7a7 shall require that a covered tower be clearly marked in a manner that is consistent with applicable guidance under the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,advisory ,circular issued ,december #d1 #bjae 7,,ac #gj_/gdfj-a,l71 or other relevant safety guidance1 as determined by the ,administrator4 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 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,covered tower 7i7 ,in general ,the term covered tower means a structure that-- 7,i7 is self-standing or supported by guy wires and ground anchors2 7,,ii7 is #aj feet or less in diameter at the above-ground base1 excluding concrete footing2 7,,iii7 at the highest point of the structure is at least #ej feet above ground level2 7,,iv7 at the highest point of the structure is not more than #bjj feet above ground level2 7,v7 has accessory facilities on which an antenna1 sensor1 camera1 meteorological instrument1 or other equipment is mounted2 and 7,,vi7 is located-- 7aa7 outside the boundaries of an incorporated city or town2 or 7bb7 on land that is-- 7,,aa7 undeveloped2 or 7,,bb7 used for agricultural purposes4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,the term covered tower does not include any structure that-- 7,i7 is adjacent to a house1 barn1 electric utility station1 or other building2 7,,ii7 is within the curtilage of a farmstead2 7,,iii7 supports electric utility transmission or distribution lines2 7,,iv7 is a wind-powered electrical generator with a rotor blade radius that exceeds #f feet2 or 7,v7 is a street light erected or maintained by a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or tribal entity4 7,b7 ,undeveloped ,the term undeveloped means a defined geographic area where the ,administrator determines low-flying aircraft are operated on a routine basis1 such as low-lying forested areas with predominant tree cover under #bjj feet and pasture and range land4 7#b7 ,other definitions ,the ,administrator shall define such other terms as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,database ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop a database that contains the location and height of each covered tower2 7#b7 keep the database current to the extent practicable2 7#c7 ensure that any proprietary information in the database is protected from disclosure in accordance with law2 and 7#d7 ensure that1 by virtue of accessing the database1 users agree and acknowledge that information in the database-- 7,a7 may only be used for aviation safety purposes2 and 7,b7 may not be disclosed for purposes other than aviation safety1 regardless of whether or not the information is marked or labeled as proprietary or with a similar designation4 #baaa4 ,aviation cybersecurity 7a7 ,comprehensive and strategic aviation framework 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall facilitate and support the development of a comprehensive and strategic framework of principles and policies to reduce cybersecurity risks to the national airspace system1 civil aviation1 and agency information systems using a total systems approach that takes into consideration the interactions and interdependence of different components of aircraft systems and the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,scope ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 identify and address the cybersecurity risks associated with-- 7i7 the modernization of the national airspace system2 7ii7 the automation of aircraft1 equipment1 and technology2 and 7iii7 aircraft systems1 including by-- 7,i7 directing the ,aircraft ,systems ,information ,security ,protection ,working ,group-- 7aa7 to assess cybersecurity risks to aircraft systems2 7bb7 to review the extent to which existing rulemaking1 policy1 and guidance to promote safety also promote aircraft systems information security protection2 and 7cc7 to provide appropriate recommendations to the ,administrator if separate or additional rulemaking1 policy1 or guidance is needed to address cybersecurity risks to aircraft systems2 and 7,,ii7 identifying and addressing-- 7aa7 cybersecurity risks associated with in-flight entertainment systems2 and 7bb7 whether in-flight entertainment systems can and should be isolated and separate1 such as through an air gap1 under existing rulemaking1 policy1 and guidance2 7,b7 clarify cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of offices and employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 as the roles and responsibilities relate to cybersecurity at the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,c7 identify and implement objectives and actions to reduce cybersecurity risks to air traffic control information systems1 including actions to improve implementation of information security standards1 such as those of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,d7 support voluntary efforts by industry1 ,,rtca1 ,inc41 and other standards-setting organizations to develop and identify consensus standards and best practices relating to guidance on aviation systems information security protection1 consistent1 to the extent appropriate1 with the cybersecurity risk management activities described in section #b7;e7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;e772 7,e7 establish guidelines for the voluntary exchange of information between and among aviation stakeholders pertaining to aviation-related cybersecurity incidents1 threats1 and vulnerabilities2 7,f7 identify short- and long-term objectives and actions that can be taken in response to cybersecurity risks to the national airspace system2 and 7,g7 identify research and development activities to inform actions in response to cybersecurity risks4 7#c7 ,implementation requirements ,in carrying out the activities under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 coordinate with aviation stakeholders1 including1 at a minimum1 representatives of industry1 airlines1 manufacturers1 airports1 ,,rtca1 ,inc41 and unions2 7,b7 consult with the heads of relevant agencies and with international regulatory authorities2 7,c7 if determined appropriate1 convene an expert panel or working group to identify and address cybersecurity risks2 and 7,d7 evaluate1 on a periodic basis1 the effectiveness of the principles established under this subsection4 7b7 ,update on cybersecurity implementation progress ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress an update on progress made toward the implementation of this section4 7c7 ,cybersecurity threat model ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall implement the open recommendation issued in #bjae by the ,government ,accountability ,office to assess and research the potential cost and timetable of developing and maintaining an agencywide threat model1 which shall be updated regularly1 to strengthen the cybersecurity of agency systems across the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 ,the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status1 results1 and composition of the threat model4 7d7 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology information security standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 after consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and 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 a cybersecurity standards plan to improve implementation of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology's latest revisions to information security guidance for ,federal ,aviation ,administration information and ,federal ,aviation ,administration information systems within set timeframes2 and 7#b7 an explanation of why any such revisions are not incorporated in the plan or are not incorporated within set timeframes4 7e7 ,cybersecurity research and development ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with other agencies as appropriate1 shall establish a cybersecurity research and development plan for the national airspace system1 including-- 7#a7 any proposal for research and development cooperation with international partners2 7#b7 an evaluation and determination of research and development needs to determine any cybersecurity risks of cabin communications and cabin information technology systems on board in the passenger domain2 and 7#c7 objectives1 proposed tasks1 milestones1 and a #e-year budgetary profile4 #baab4 ,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 ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,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 ,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 #baac4 ,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 ,b ,,uas ,safety #bbja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,definitions applied ,in this subtitle1 the terms unmanned aircraft1 unmanned aircraft system1 and small unmanned aircraft have the meanings given those terms in section #cca of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 as amended by this ,act4 7b7 ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act ,section #cca of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7 by inserting 1 including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft after #ee pounds2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,test range 7,a7 ,in general ,the term test range means a defined geographic area where research and development are conducted as authorized by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term test range includes any of the #f test ranges established by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under section #ccb7;c71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 and any public entity authorized by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration as an unmanned aircraft system flight test center before ,january #a1 #bjji4 4 #bbjb4 ,identification standards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,president of ,,rtca1 ,inc41 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall convene industry stakeholders to facilitate the development of consensus standards for remotely identifying operators and owners of unmanned aircraft systems and associated unmanned aircraft4 7b7 ,considerations ,as part of any standards developed under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall ensure the consideration of-- 7#a7 requirements for remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems2 7#b7 appropriate requirements for different classifications of unmanned aircraft systems operations1 including public and civil2 and 7#c7 the feasibility of the development and operation of a publicly accessible online database of unmanned aircraft and the operators thereof1 and any criteria for exclusion from the database4 7c7 ,deadline ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on any standards developed under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,administrator submits the report under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall issue regulations or guidance1 as appropriate1 based on any standards developed under subsection 7a74 #bbjc4 ,safety statements 7a7 ,required information ,beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of publication of the guidance under subsection 7b77#a71 a manufacturer of a small unmanned aircraft shall make available to the owner at the time of delivery of the small unmanned aircraft the safety statement described in subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,safety statement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue guidance for implementing this section4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a safety statement required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 information about1 and sources of1 laws and regulations applicable to small unmanned aircraft2 7,b7 recommendations for using small unmanned aircraft in a manner that promotes the safety of persons and property2 7,c7 the date that the safety statement was created or last modified2 and 7,d7 language approved by the ,administrator regarding the following3 7i7 ,a person may operate the small unmanned aircraft as a model aircraft 7as defined in section #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note77 or otherwise in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration authorization or regulation1 including requirements for the completion of any applicable airman test4 7ii7 ,the definition of a model aircraft under section #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7iii7 ,the requirements regarding the operation of a model aircraft under section #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7iv7 ,the ,administrator may pursue enforcement action against a person operating model aircraft who endangers the safety of the national airspace system4 7c7 ,civil penalty ,a person who violates subsection 7a7 shall be liable for each violation to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty described in section #dfcja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bbjd4 ,facilitating interagency cooperation for unmanned aircraft authorization in support of firefighting operations and utility restoration 7a7 ,firefighting operations ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into agreements with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as necessary1 to continue the expeditious authorization of safe unmanned aircraft system operations in support of firefighting operations consistent with the requirements of section #ccd7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7b7 ,utility restoration ,the ,administrator shall enter into agreements with the ,secretary of ,energy and with such other agencies or parties1 including the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 as are necessary to facilitate the expeditious authorization of safe unmanned aircraft system operations in support of service restoration efforts of utilities4 7c7 ,definition of utility ,in this section1 the term utility shall at a minimum include the definition in section #c7d7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb7d774 #bbje4 ,interference with wildfire suppression1 law enforcement1 or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dfc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfcbj4 ,interference with wildfire suppression1 law enforcement1 or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 an individual who operates an unmanned aircraft and in so doing knowingly or recklessly interferes with a wildfire suppression1 law enforcement1 or emergency response effort is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of not more than #bj1jjj4 7b7 ,exceptions ,this section does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aircraft conducted by a unit or agency of the ,united ,states ,government or of a ,state1 tribal1 or local government 7including any individual conducting such operation pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit or agency7 for the purpose of protecting the public safety and welfare1 including firefighting1 law enforcement1 or emergency response4 7c7 ,compromise and setoff 7#a7 ,compromise ,the ,united ,states ,government may compromise the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section4 7#b7 ,setoff ,the ,united ,states ,government may deduct the amount of a civil penalty imposed or compromised under this section from the amounts the ,government owes the person liable for the penalty4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,wildfire ,the term wildfire has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,emergency ,wildfire ,suppression ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahefm74 7#b7 ,wildfire suppression ,the term wildfire suppression means an effort to contain1 extinguish1 or suppress a wildfire4 4 7b7 ,,faa ,to impose civil penalty ,section #dfcja7;d77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting section #dfcbj1 after section #dfcai14 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dfc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfcbj4 ,interference with wildfire suppression1 law enforcement1 or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft4 4 #bbjf4 ,pilot project for airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a pilot program for airspace hazard mitigation at airports and other critical infrastructure using unmanned aircraft detection systems4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall work with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies for the purpose of ensuring that technologies that are developed1 tested1 or deployed by those departments and agencies to mitigate threats posed by errant or hostile unmanned aircraft system operations do not adversely impact or interfere with safe airport operations1 navigation1 air traffic services1 or the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace system4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund to carry out this section #f1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7d7 ,authority ,after the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 ceases to be effective pursuant to subsection 7g71 the ,administrator may use unmanned aircraft detection systems to detect and mitigate the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft that poses a risk to aviation safety4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number of unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations detected1 together with a description of such operations4 7,b7 ,the number of instances in which unauthorized unmanned aircraft were mitigated1 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 a classified format4 ,if appropriate1 the report may include an unclassified summary4 7f7 ,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 #bbjg4 ,emergency exemption process 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish guidance for applications for1 and procedures for the processing of1 on an emergency basis1 exemptions or certificates of authorization or waiver for the use of unmanned aircraft systems by civil or public operators in response to a catastrophe1 disaster1 or other emergency to facilitate emergency response operations1 such as firefighting1 search and rescue1 and utility and infrastructure restoration efforts4 ,in processing such applications1 the ,administrator shall give priority to applications for public unmanned aircraft systems engaged in emergency response activities4 7b7 ,requirements ,in providing guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 make explicit any safety requirements that must be met for the consideration of applications that include requests for beyond visual line of sight or nighttime operations1 or the suspension of otherwise applicable operating restrictions1 consistent with public interest and safety2 and 7#b7 explicitly state the procedures for coordinating with an incident commander1 if any1 to ensure operations granted under procedures developed under subsection 7a7 do not interfere with other emergency response efforts4 7c7 ,review ,in processing applications on an emergency basis for exemptions or certificates of authorization or waiver for unmanned aircraft systems operations in response to a catastrophe1 disaster1 or other emergency1 the ,administrator shall act on such applications as expeditiously as practicable and without requiring public notice and comment4 #bbjh4 ,unmanned aircraft systems traffic management 7a7 ,research plan for ,,utm development and deployment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,administrator71 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 shall continue development of a research plan for unmanned aircraft systems traffic management 7in this section referred to as ,,utm7 development and deployment4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in developing the research plan1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 identify research outcomes sought2 and 7,b7 ensure the plan is consistent with existing regulatory and operational frameworks1 and considers potential future regulatory and operational frameworks1 for unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7#c7 ,assessment ,the research plan shall include an assessment of the interoperability of a ,,utm system with existing and potential future air traffic management systems and processes4 7#d7 ,deadlines ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 initiate development of the research plan not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 complete the research plan2 7ii7 submit the research plan to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iii7 publish the research plan on the ,internet ,web site of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7b7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of submission of the research plan under subsection 7a77#d77;,b71 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,drone ,advisory ,committee1 the research advisory committee established by section #ddejh7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and representatives of the unmanned aircraft industry1 shall establish a ,,utm system pilot program4 7#b7 ,sunset ,not later than #b years after the date of establishment of the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall conclude the pilot program4 7c7 ,updates ,not later than #ahj days after the date of establishment of the pilot program1 and every #ahj days thereafter until the date of conclusion of the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives an update on the status and progress of the pilot program4 #bbji4 ,applications for designation 7a7 ,applications for designation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a process to allow applicants to petition the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to prohibit or restrict the operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to a fixed site facility4 7b7 ,review process 7#a7 ,application procedures 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish the procedures for the application for designation under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the procedures shall allow operators or proprietors of fixed site facilities to apply for designation individually or collectively4 7,c7 ,considerations ,only the following may be considered fixed site facilities3 7i7 ,critical infrastructure1 such as energy production1 transmission1 and distribution facilities and equipment4 7ii7 ,oil refineries and chemical facilities4 7iii7 ,amusement parks4 7iv7 ,other locations that warrant such restrictions4 7#b7 ,determination 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a determination under the review process established under subsection 7a7 not later than #ij days after the date of application1 unless the applicant is provided with written notice describing the reason for the delay4 7,b7 ,affirmative designations ,an affirmative designation shall outline-- 7i7 the boundaries for unmanned aircraft operation near the fixed site facility2 and 7ii7 such other limitations that the ,administrator determines may be appropriate4 7,c7 ,considerations ,in making a determination whether to grant or deny an application for a designation1 the ,administrator may consider-- 7i7 aviation safety2 7ii7 protection of persons and property on the ground2 7iii7 national security2 or 7iv7 homeland security4 7,d7 ,opportunity for resubmission ,if an application is denied1 and the applicant can reasonably address the reason for the denial1 the ,administrator may allow the applicant to reapply for designation4 7c7 ,public information ,designations under subsection 7a7 shall be published by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on a publicly accessible website4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the ,administrator from authorizing operation of an aircraft1 including an unmanned aircraft system1 over1 under1 or within a specified distance from that fixed site facility designated under subsection 7b74 #bbaj4 ,operations associated with critical infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,any application process established under section #ccc of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 shall allow for a person to apply to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to operate an unmanned aircraft system1 for purposes of conducting an activity described in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 beyond the visual line of sight of the individual operating the unmanned aircraft system2 and 7#b7 during the day or at night4 7b7 ,activities described ,the activities described in this subsection are-- 7#a7 activities for which manned aircraft may be used to comply with ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws1 including-- 7,a7 activities to ensure compliance with ,federal or ,state regulatory1 permit1 or other requirements1 including to conduct surveys associated with applications for permits for new pipeline or pipeline systems construction or maintenance or rehabilitation of existing pipelines or pipeline systems2 and 7,b7 activities relating to ensuring compliance with-- 7i7 parts #aib and #aie of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7ii7 the requirements of any ,federal1 ,state1 or local governmental or regulatory body1 or industry best practice1 pertaining to the construction1 ownership1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 or replacement of covered facilities2 7#b7 activities to inspect1 repair1 construct1 maintain1 or protect covered facilities1 including for the purpose of responding to a pipeline1 pipeline system1 or electric energy infrastructure incident2 and 7#c7 activities in response to or in preparation for a natural disaster1 manmade disaster1 severe weather event1 or other incident beyond the control of the applicant that may cause material damage to a covered facility4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered facility ,the term covered facility means-- 7,a7 a pipeline or pipeline system2 7,b7 an electric energy generation1 transmission1 or distribution facility 7including a renewable electric energy facility72 7,c7 an oil or gas production1 refining1 or processing facility2 or 7,d7 any other critical infrastructure facility4 7#b7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given that term in section #bcci;,d of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,certification to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a certification that a process has been established to facilitate applications for unmanned aircraft systems operations described in this section4 7#b7 ,failure to meet certification deadline ,if the ,administrator cannot provide a certification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator1 not later than #ahj days after the deadline specified in paragraph 7#a71 shall update the process under section #ccc of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 to facilitate applications for unmanned aircraft systems operations described in this section4 7e7 ,exemptions ,in addition to the operations described in this section1 the ,administrator may authorize1 exempt1 or otherwise allow other unmanned aircraft systems operations under section #ccc of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 that are conducted beyond the visual line of sight of the individual operating the unmanned aircraft system or during the day or at night4 #bbaa4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research and development roadmap ,section #ccb7;a77#e7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7,,nasa7 and relevant stakeholders1 including those in industry and academia1 after update2 and 7#b7 by inserting after annually4 the following3 ,the roadmap shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 cost estimates1 planned schedules1 and performance benchmarks1 including specific tasks1 milestones1 and timelines1 for unmanned aircraft systems integration into the national airspace system1 including an identification of-- 7i7 the role of the unmanned aircraft systems test ranges established under subsection 7c7 and the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,center of ,excellence2 7ii7 performance objectives for unmanned aircraft systems that operate in the national airspace system2 and 7iii7 research and development priorities for tools that could assist air traffic controllers as unmanned aircraft systems are integrated into the national airspace system1 as appropriate2 7,b7 a description of how the ,administration plans to use research and development1 including research and development conducted through ,,nasa's ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,traffic ,management initiatives1 to accommodate1 integrate1 and provide for the evolution of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 7,c7 an assessment of critical performance abilities necessary to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 and how these performance abilities can be demonstrated2 and 7,d7 an update on the advancement of technologies needed to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 including decisionmaking by adaptive systems1 such as sense-and-avoid capabilities and cyber physical systems security4 4 #bbab4 ,unmanned aircraft systems-manned aircraft collision research 7a7 ,research ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,administrator71 in continuation of ongoing work1 shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration to develop a program to conduct comprehensive testing or modeling of unmanned aircraft systems colliding with various sized aircraft in various operational settings1 as considered appropriate by the ,administrator1 including-- 7#a7 collisions between unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds1 and jet aircraft of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds2 7#b7 collisions between unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds1 and propeller-driven aircraft of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds2 7#c7 collisions between unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds1 and rotorcraft of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds2 and 7#d7 collisions between unmanned aircraft systems and various parts of the aforementioned aircraft1 including-- 7,a7 windshields2 7,b7 noses2 7,c7 engines2 7,d7 radomes2 7,e7 propellers2 and 7,f7 wings4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report summarizing the costs and results of research under this section4 #bbac4 ,probabilistic metrics research and development study 7a7 ,study ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies to study the potential use of probabilistic assessments of risks by the ,administration to streamline the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 including any research and development necessary4 7b7 ,completion date ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide the results of the study to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,c ,time ,sensitive ,aviation ,reforms #bcja4 ,small airport relief for safety projects ,section #dgaad7;c77#a77;,f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,f7 ,special rule for fiscal year #bjag ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall apportion to a sponsor of an airport under that subparagraph for fiscal year #bjag an amount based on the number of passenger boardings at the airport during calendar year #bjab if the airport-- 7i7 had #aj1jjj or more passenger boardings during calendar year #bjab2 7ii7 had fewer than #aj1jjj passenger boardings during the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment for fiscal year #bjag under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 had scheduled air service at any point during the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment for fiscal year #bjag under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #bcjb4 ,use of revenues at previously associated airport ,section #djaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,use of revenues at previously associated airport ,notwithstanding the requirements relating to airport control under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary may authorize use of a passenger facility charge under subsection 7b7 to finance an eligible airport-related project if-- 7#a7 the eligible agency seeking to impose the new charge controls an airport where a #b4jj passenger facility charge became effective on ,january #a1 #bjac2 and 7#b7 the location of the project to be financed by the new charge is at an airport that was under the control of the same eligible agency that had controlled the airport described in paragraph 7#a74 4 #bcjc4 ,working group on improving air service to small communities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a working group-- 7#a7 to identify obstacles to attracting and maintaining air transportation service to and from small communities2 and 7#b7 to develop recommendations for maintaining and improving air transportation service to and from small communities4 7b7 ,outreach ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the working group shall consult with-- 7#a7 interested ,governors2 7#b7 representatives of ,state and local agencies1 and other officials and groups1 representing rural ,states and other rural areas2 7#c7 other representatives of relevant ,state and local agencies2 and 7#d7 members of the public with experience in aviation safety1 pilot training1 economic development1 and related issues4 7c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the working group shall-- 7#a7 consider whether funding for1 and the terms of1 current or potential new programs are sufficient to help ensure continuation of or improvement to air transportation service to small communities1 including the essential air service program and the small community air service development program2 7#b7 identify initiatives to help support pilot training and aviation safety to maintain air transportation service to small communities2 7#c7 consider whether ,federal funding for airports serving small communities1 including airports that have lost air transportation services or had decreased enplanements in recent years1 is adequate to ensure that small communities have access to quality1 affordable air transportation service2 7#d7 identify innovative ,state or local efforts that have established public-private partnerships that are successful in attracting and retaining air transportation service in small communities2 and 7#e7 consider such other issues as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,composition 7#a7 ,in general ,the working group shall be facilitated through the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee4 7#b7 ,membership ,members of the working group shall be appointed by the ,secretary and shall include representatives of-- 7,a7 ,state and local government1 including ,state and local aviation officials2 7,b7 ,state ,governors2 7,c7 aviation safety experts2 7,d7 economic development officials2 and 7,e7 the traveling public from small communities4 7e7 ,report and recommendations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report1 including-- 7#a7 a summary of the views expressed by the participants in the outreach under subsection 7b72 7#b7 a description of the working group's findings1 including the identification of any areas of general consensus among the non-,federal participants in the outreach under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 any recommendations for legislative or regulatory action that would assist in maintaining and improving air transportation service to and from small communities4 #bcjd4 ,computation of basic annuity for certain air traffic controllers 7a7 ,in general ,section #hdae7;f7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,the annuity of an air traffic controller or former air traffic controller retiring under section #hdab7;a7 is computed under subsection 7a71 except that if the individual has at least #e years of service in any combination as-- 7#a7 an air traffic controller as defined by section #baji7a77;,a77i72 7#b7 a first level supervisor of an air traffic controller as defined by section #baji7a77;,a77i72 or 7#c7 a second level supervisor of an air traffic controller as defined by section #baji7a77;,a77i72 so much of the annuity as is computed with respect to such type of service shall be computed by multiplying #a #gaj percent of the individual's average pay by the years of such service4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be effective on ,december #ab1 #bjjc4 7c7 ,procedures required ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall establish such procedures as are necessary to provide for-- 7#a7 notification to each annuitant affected by the amendments made by this section2 7#b7 recalculation of the benefits of affected annuitants2 7#c7 an adjustment to applicable monthly benefit amounts pursuant to such recalculation1 to begin as soon as is practicable2 and 7#d7 a lump-sum payment to each affected annuitant equal to the additional total benefit amount that such annuitant would have received had the amendment made by subsection 7a7 been in effect on ,december #ab1 #bjjc4 #bcje4 ,refunds for delayed baggage 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue final regulations to require an air carrier or foreign air carrier to promptly provide to a passenger an automated refund for any ancillary fees paid by the passenger for checked baggage if-- 7#a7 the air carrier or foreign air carrier fails to deliver the checked baggage to the passenger-- 7,a7 not later than #ab hours after the arrival of a domestic flight2 or 7,b7 not later than #ae hours after the arrival of an international flight2 and 7#b7 the passenger has notified the air carrier or foreign air carrier of the lost or delayed checked baggage4 7b7 ,exception ,if1 as part of the rulemaking1 the ,secretary makes a determination on the record that a requirement under subsection 7a7 is not feasible and would adversely affect consumers in certain cases1 the ,secretary may modify #a or both of the deadlines specified in subsection 7a77#a7 for such cases1 except that-- 7#a7 the deadline relating to a domestic flight may not exceed #ah hours after the arrival of the domestic flight2 and 7#b7 the deadline relating to an international flight may not exceed #cj hours after the arrival of the international flight4 #bcjf4 ,contract weather observers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report1 which includes public and stakeholder input-- 7#a7 examining the safety risks1 hazard effects1 and efficiency and operational effects for airports1 airlines1 and other stakeholders that could result from a loss of contract weather observer service at the #eg airports targeted for the loss of the service2 7#b7 detailing how the ,federal ,aviation ,administration will accurately report rapidly changing severe weather conditions at the airports1 including thunderstorms1 lightning1 fog1 visibility1 smoke1 dust1 haze1 cloud layers and ceilings1 ice pellets1 and freezing rain or drizzle1 without contract weather observers2 7#c7 indicating how airports can comply with applicable ,federal ,aviation ,administration orders governing weather observations given the current documented limitations of automated surface observing systems2 and 7#d7 identifying the process through which the ,federal ,aviation ,administration analyzed the safety hazards associated with the elimination of the contract weather observer program4 7b7 ,continued use of contract weather observers ,the ,administrator may not discontinue the contract weather observer program at any airport until ,october #a1 #bjag4 #bcjg4 ,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 regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as pilot in command of a covered aircraft if-- 7#a7 the individual possesses a valid driver's license issued by a ,state1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states and complies with all medical requirements or restrictions associated with that license2 7#b7 the individual holds a medical certificate issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on the date of enactment of this ,act1 held such a certificate at any point during the #aj-year period preceding such date of enactment1 or obtains such a certificate after such date of enactment2 7#c7 the most recent medical certificate issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to the individual-- 7,a7 indicates whether the certificate is first1 second1 or third class2 7,b7 may include authorization for special issuance2 7,c7 may be expired2 7,d7 cannot have been revoked or suspended2 and 7,e7 cannot have been withdrawn2 7#d7 the most recent application for airman medical certification submitted to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration by the individual cannot have been completed and denied2 7#e7 the individual has completed a medical education course described in subsection 7c7 during the #bd calendar months before acting as pilot in command of a covered aircraft and demonstrates proof of completion of the course2 7#f7 the individual1 when serving as a pilot in command1 is under the care and treatment of a physician if the individual has been diagnosed with any medical condition that may impact the ability of the individual to fly2 7#g7 the individual has received a comprehensive medical examination from a ,state-licensed physician during the previous #dh months and-- 7,a7 prior to the examination1 the individual-- 7i7 completed the individual's section of the checklist described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 provided the completed checklist to the physician performing the examination2 and 7,b7 the physician conducted the comprehensive medical examination in accordance with the checklist described in subsection 7b71 checking each item specified during the examination and addressing1 as medically appropriate1 every medical condition listed1 and any medications the individual is taking2 and 7#h7 the individual is operating in accordance with the following conditions3 7,a7 ,the covered aircraft is carrying not more than #e passengers4 7,b7 ,the individual is operating the covered aircraft under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules4 7,c7 ,the flight1 including each portion of that flight1 is not carried out-- 7i7 for compensation or hire1 including that no passenger or property on the flight is being carried for compensation or hire2 7ii7 at an altitude that is more than #ah1jjj feet above mean sea level2 7iii7 outside the ,united ,states1 unless authorized by the country in which the flight is conducted2 or 7iv7 at an indicated air speed exceeding #bej knots4 7b7 ,comprehensive medical examination 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop a checklist for an individual to complete and provide to the physician performing the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection 7a77#g74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the checklist shall contain-- 7,a7 a section1 for the individual to complete that contains-- 7i7 boxes #c through #ac and boxes #af through #ai of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,form #hejj-h 7#c-ii72 and 7ii7 a signature line for the individual to affirm that-- 7,i7 the answers provided by the individual on that checklist1 including the individual's answers regarding medical history1 are true and complete2 7,,ii7 the individual understands that he or she is prohibited under ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations from acting as pilot in command1 or any other capacity as a required flight crew member1 if he or she knows or has reason to know of any medical deficiency or medically disqualifying condition that would make the individual unable to operate the aircraft in a safe manner2 and 7,,iii7 the individual is aware of the regulations pertaining to the prohibition on operations during medical deficiency and has no medically disqualifying conditions in accordance with applicable law2 7,b7 a section with instructions for the individual to provide the completed checklist to the physician performing the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection 7a77#g72 and 7,c7 a section1 for the physician to complete1 that instructs the physician-- 7i7 to perform a clinical examination of-- 7,i7 head1 face1 neck1 and scalp2 7,,ii7 nose1 sinuses1 mouth1 and throat2 7,,iii7 ears1 general 7internal and external canals71 and eardrums 7perforation72 7,,iv7 eyes 7general71 ophthalmoscopic1 pupils 7equality and reaction71 and ocular motility 7associated parallel movement1 nystagmus72 7,v7 lungs and chest 7not including breast examination72 7,,vi7 heart 7precordial activity1 rhythm1 sounds1 and murmurs72 7,,vii7 vascular system 7pulse1 amplitude1 and character1 and arms1 legs1 and others72 7,,viii7 abdomen and viscera 7including hernia72 7,,ix7 anus 7not including digital examination72 7,x7 skin2 7,,xi7 ,g-,u system 7not including pelvic examination72 7,,xii7 upper and lower extremities 7strength and range of motion72 7,,xiii7 spine and other musculoskeletal2 7,,xiv7 identifying body marks1 scars1 and tattoos 7size and location72 7,,xv7 lymphatics2 7,,xvi7 neurologic 7tendon reflexes1 equilibrium1 senses1 cranial nerves1 and coordination1 etc472 7,,xvii7 psychiatric 7appearance1 behavior1 mood1 communication1 and memory72 7,,xviii7 general systemic2 7,,xix7 hearing2 7,,xx7 vision 7distant1 near1 and intermediate vision1 field of vision1 color vision1 and ocular alignment72 7,,xxi7 blood pressure and pulse2 and 7,,xxii7 anything else the physician1 in his or her medical judgment1 considers necessary2 7ii7 to exercise medical discretion to address1 as medically appropriate1 any medical conditions identified1 and to exercise medical discretion in determining whether any medical tests are warranted as part of the comprehensive medical examination2 7iii7 to discuss all drugs the individual reports taking 7prescription and nonprescription7 and their potential to interfere with the safe operation of an aircraft or motor vehicle2 7iv7 to sign the checklist1 stating3 ,i certify that ,i discussed all items on this checklist with the individual during my examination1 discussed any medications the individual is taking that could interfere with their ability to safely operate an aircraft or motor vehicle1 and performed an examination that included all of the items on this checklist4 ,i certify that ,i am not aware of any medical condition that1 as presently treated1 could interfere with the individual's ability to safely operate an aircraft42 and 7v7 to provide the date the comprehensive medical examination was completed1 and the physician's full name1 address1 telephone number1 and ,state medical license number4 7#c7 ,logbook ,the completed checklist shall be retained in the individual's logbook and made available on request4 7c7 ,medical education course requirements ,the medical education course described in this subsection shall-- 7#a7 be available on the ,internet free of charge2 7#b7 be developed and periodically updated in coordination with representatives of relevant nonprofit and not-for-profit general aviation stakeholder groups2 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 examinations and consultations with primary care physicians2 7#h7 inform pilots of the regulations pertaining to the prohibition on operations during medical deficiency and medically disqualifying conditions2 7#i7 provide the checklist developed by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7#aj7 upon successful completion of the course1 electronically provide to the individual and transmit to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration-- 7,a7 a certification of completion of the medical education course1 which shall be printed and retained in the individual's logbook and made available upon request1 and shall contain the individual's name1 address1 and airman certificate number2 7,b7 subject to subsection 7d71 a release authorizing the ,national ,driver ,register through a designated ,state ,department of ,motor ,vehicles to furnish to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration information pertaining to the individual's driving record2 7,c7 a certification by the individual that the individual is under the care and treatment of a physician if the individual has been diagnosed with any medical condition that may impact the ability of the individual to fly1 as required under subsection 7a77#f72 7,d7 a form that includes-- 7i7 the name1 address1 telephone number1 and airman certificate number of the individual2 7ii7 the name1 address1 telephone number1 and ,state medical license number of the physician performing the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection 7a77#g72 7iii7 the date of the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection 7a77#g72 and 7iv7 a certification by the individual that the checklist described in subsection 7b7 was followed and signed by the physician in the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection 7a77#g72 and 7,e7 a statement1 which shall be printed1 and signed by the individual certifying that the individual understands the existing prohibition on operations during medical deficiency by stating3 ,i understand that ,i cannot act as pilot in command1 or any other capacity as a required flight crew member1 if ,i know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make me unable to operate the aircraft in a safe manner44 7d7 ,national driver register ,the authorization under subsection 7c77#aj77;,b7 shall be an authorization for a single access to the information contained in the ,national ,driver ,register4 7e7 ,special issuance process 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual who has qualified for the third-class medical certificate exemption under subsection 7a7 and is seeking to serve as a pilot in command of a covered aircraft shall be required to have completed the process for obtaining an ,authorization for ,special ,issuance of a ,medical ,certificate for each of the following3 7,a7 ,a mental health disorder1 limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of-- 7i7 personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts2 7ii7 psychosis1 defined as a case in which an individual-- 7,i7 has manifested delusions1 hallucinations1 grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior1 or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis2 or 7,,ii7 may reasonably be expected to manifest delusions1 hallucinations1 grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior1 or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis2 7iii7 bipolar disorder2 or 7iv7 substance dependence within the previous #b years1 as defined in section #fg4cjg7;a77#d7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,b7 ,a neurological disorder1 limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following3 7i7 ,epilepsy4 7ii7 ,disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause4 7iii7 ,a transient loss of control of nervous system functions without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause4 7,c7 ,a cardiovascular condition1 limited to a one-time special issuance for each diagnosis of the following3 7i7 ,myocardial infraction4 7ii7 ,coronary heart disease that has required treatment4 7iii7 ,cardiac valve replacement4 7iv7 ,heart replacement4 7#b7 ,special rule for cardiovascular conditions ,in the case of an individual with a cardiovascular condition1 the process for obtaining an ,authorization for ,special ,issuance of a ,medical ,certificate shall be satisfied with the successful completion of an appropriate clinical evaluation without a mandatory wait period4 7#c7 ,special rule for mental health conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of an individual with a clinically diagnosed mental health condition1 the third-class medical certificate exemption under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if-- 7i7 in the judgment of the individual's ,state-licensed medical specialist1 the condition-- 7,i7 renders the individual unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the airman privileges described in subsection 7a77#h72 or 7,,ii7 may reasonably be expected to make the individual unable to perform the duties or exercise the privileges described in subsection 7a77#h72 or 7ii7 the individual's driver's license is revoked by the issuing agency as a result of a clinically diagnosed mental health condition4 7,b7 ,certification ,subject to subparagraph 7,a71 an individual clinically diagnosed with a mental health condition shall certify every #b years1 in conjunction with the certification under subsection 7c77#aj77;,c71 that the individual is under the care of a ,state-licensed medical specialist for that mental health condition4 7#d7 ,special rule for neurological conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of an individual with a clinically diagnosed neurological condition1 the third-class medical certificate exemption under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if-- 7i7 in the judgment of the individual's ,state-licensed medical specialist1 the condition-- 7,i7 renders the individual unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the airman privileges described in subsection 7a77#h72 or 7,,ii7 may reasonably be expected to make the individual unable to perform the duties or exercise the privileges described in subsection 7a77#h72 or 7ii7 the individual's driver's license is revoked by the issuing agency as a result of a clinically diagnosed neurological condition4 7,b7 ,certification ,subject to subparagraph 7,a71 an individual clinically diagnosed with a neurological condition shall certify every #b years1 in conjunction with the certification under subsection 7c77#aj77;,c71 that the individual is under the care of a ,state-licensed medical specialist for that neurological condition4 7f7 ,identification of additional medical conditions for ,,caci program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review and identify additional medical conditions that could be added to the program known as the ,conditions ,a,m,es ,can ,issue 7,,caci7 program4 7#b7 ,consultations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consult with aviation1 medical1 and union stakeholders4 7#c7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report listing the medical conditions that have been added to the ,,caci program under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,expedited authorization for special issuance of a medical certificate 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall implement procedures to expedite the process for obtaining an ,authorization for ,special ,issuance of a ,medical ,certificate under section #fg4dja of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,consultations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consult with aviation1 medical1 and union stakeholders4 7#c7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing how the procedures implemented under paragraph 7#a7 will streamline the process for obtaining an ,authorization for ,special ,issuance of a ,medical ,certificate and reduce the amount of time needed to review and decide special issuance cases4 7h7 ,report required ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,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 7i7 ,prohibition on enforcement actions ,beginning on the date that is #a year 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 meet1 through a good faith effort1 the applicable requirements under subsection 7a71 except paragraph 7#e7 of that subsection1 unless the ,administrator has published final regulations in the ,federal ,register under that subsection4 7j7 ,covered aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered aircraft means an aircraft that-- 7#a7 is authorized under ,federal law to carry not more than #f occupants2 and 7#b7 has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than #f1jjj pounds4 7k7 ,operations covered ,the provisions and requirements covered in this section do not apply to pilots who elect to operate under the medical requirements under subsection 7b7 or subsection 7c7 of section #fa4bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7l7 ,authority ,to require additional information 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator receives credible or urgent information1 including from the ,national ,driver ,register or the ,administrator's ,safety ,hotline1 that reflects on an individual's ability to safely operate a covered aircraft under the third-class medical certificate exemption in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may require the individual to provide additional information or history so that the ,administrator may determine whether the individual is safe to continue operating a covered aircraft4 7#b7 ,use of information ,the ,administrator may use credible or urgent information received under paragraph 7#a7 to request an individual to provide additional information or to take actions under section #ddgji7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bcjh4 ,tarmac delays 7a7 ,deplaning following excessive tarmac delay ,section #dbcja7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,in providing the option described in subparagraph 7,a71 the air carrier shall begin to return the aircraft to a suitable disembarkation point-- 7i7 in the case of a flight in interstate air transportation1 not later than #c hours after the main aircraft door is closed in preparation for departure2 and 7ii7 in the case of a flight in foreign air transportation1 not later than #d hours after the main aircraft door is closed in preparation for departure4 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c74 7b7 ,excessive tarmac delay defined ,section #dbcja7;i77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,excessive tarmac delay ,the term excessive tarmac delay means a tarmac delay of more than-- 7,a7 #c hours for a flight in interstate air transportation2 or 7,b7 #d hours for a flight in foreign air transportation4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue regulations and take other actions necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section4 #bcji4 ,family seating 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall review and1 if appropriate1 establish a policy directing all air carriers providing scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation to establish policies that enable a child1 who is age #ac or under on the date an applicable flight is scheduled to occur1 to be seated in a seat adjacent to the seat of an accompanying family member over the age of #ac1 to the maximum extent practicable and at no additional cost1 except when assignment to an adjacent seat would require an upgrade to another cabin class or a seat with extra legroom or seat pitch for which additional payment is normally required4 7b7 ,effect on airline boarding and seating policies ,when considering any new policy under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the traditional seating and boarding policies of air carriers providing scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation and whether those policies generally allow families to sit together4 7c7 ,statutory construction ,notwithstanding the requirement in subsection 7a71 nothing in this section may be construed to allow the ,secretary to impose a significant change in the overall seating or boarding policy of an air carrier providing scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation that has an open or flexible seating policy in place that generally allows adjacent family seating as described in subsection 7a74 ,,iii ,aviation ,security #cjja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,aviation ,security ,act of #bjaf4 #cjjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,pre,check ,program ,the term ,pre,check ,program means the trusted traveler program implemented by the ,transportation ,security ,administration under section #aji7;a77#c7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-ga2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #aad note74 7#d7 ,,tsa ,the term ,,tsa means the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 ,a ,,tsa ,pre,check ,expansion #caja4 ,pre,check program authorization ,the ,administrator shall continue to administer the ,pre,check ,program4 #cajb4 ,pre,check program enrollment expansion 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall publish ,pre,check ,program enrollment standards that add multiple private sector application capabilities for the ,pre,check ,program to increase the public's enrollment access to the program1 including standards that allow the use of secure technologies1 including online enrollment1 kiosks1 tablets1 or staffed laptop stations at which individuals can apply for entry into the program4 7b7 ,requirements ,upon publication of the ,pre,check ,program enrollment standards under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with interested parties-- 7,a7 to deploy ,,tsa-approved ready-to-market private sector solutions that meet the ,pre,check ,program enrollment standards under such subsection2 7,b7 to make available additional ,pre,check ,program enrollment capabilities2 and 7,c7 to offer secure online and mobile enrollment opportunities2 7#b7 partner with the private sector to collect biographic and biometric identification information via kiosks1 mobile devices1 or other mobile enrollment platforms to increase enrollment flexibility and minimize the amount of travel to enrollment centers for applicants2 7#c7 ensure that any information1 including biographic information1 is collected in a manner that-- 7,a7 is comparable with the appropriate and applicable standards developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 and 7,b7 protects privacy and data security1 including that any personally identifiable information is collected1 retained1 used1 and shared in a manner consistent with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 and with agency regulations2 7#d7 ensure that the enrollment process is streamlined and flexible to allow an individual to provide additional information to complete enrollment and verify identity2 7#e7 ensure that any enrollment expansion using a private sector risk assessment instead of a fingerprint-based criminal history records check is evaluated and certified by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and verified by the ,government ,accountability ,office or a federally funded research and development center after award to be equivalent to a fingerprint-based criminal history records check conducted through the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation with respect to the effectiveness of identifying individuals who are not qualified to participate in the ,pre,check ,program due to disqualifying criminal history2 and 7#f7 ensure that the ,secretary has certified that reasonable procedures are in place with regard to the accuracy1 relevancy1 and proper utilization of information employed in private sector risk assessments4 7c7 ,marketing of ,pre,check ,program ,upon publication of ,pre,check ,program enrollment standards under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 in accordance with such standards1 develop and implement-- 7,a7 a continual process1 including an associated timeframe1 for approving private sector marketing of the ,pre,check ,program2 and 7,b7 a long-term strategy for partnering with the private sector to encourage enrollment in such program2 7#b7 submit to ,congress1 at the end of each fiscal year1 a report on any ,pre,check ,program application fees collected in excess of the costs of administering the program1 including to assess the feasibility of the program1 for such fiscal year1 and recommendations for using such fees to support marketing of the program4 7d7 ,identity verification enhancement ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the heads of appropriate components of the ,department to leverage ,department-held data and technologies to verify the citizenship of individuals enrolling in the ,pre,check ,program2 7#b7 partner with the private sector to use biometrics and authentication standards1 such as relevant standards developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 to facilitate enrollment in the program2 and 7#c7 consider leveraging the existing resources and abilities of airports to conduct fingerprint and background checks to expedite identity verification4 7e7 ,pre,check ,program lanes operation ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 ensure that ,pre,check ,program screening lanes are open and available during peak and high-volume travel times at appropriate airports to individuals enrolled in the ,pre,check ,program2 and 7#b7 make every practicable effort to provide expedited screening at standard screening lanes during times when ,pre,check ,program screening lanes are closed to individuals enrolled in the program in order to maintain operational efficiency4 7f7 ,vetting for ,pre,check ,program participants ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall initiate an assessment to identify any security vulnerabilities in the vetting process for the ,pre,check ,program1 including determining whether subjecting ,pre,check ,program participants to recurrent fingerprint-based criminal history records checks1 in addition to recurrent checks against the terrorist watchlist1 could be done in a cost-effective manner to strengthen the security of the ,pre,check ,program4 ,b ,securing ,aviation from ,foreign ,entry ,points and ,guarding ,airports ,through ,enhanced ,security #cbja4 ,last point of departure airport security assessment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall conduct a comprehensive security risk assessment of all last point of departure airports with nonstop flights to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,the security risk assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include consideration of the following3 7#a7 ,the level of coordination and cooperation between the ,,tsa and the foreign government of the country in which the last point of departure airport with nonstop flights to the ,united ,states is located4 7#b7 ,the intelligence and threat mitigation capabilities of the country in which such airport is located4 7#c7 ,the number of known or suspected terrorists annually transiting through such airport4 7#d7 ,the degree to which the foreign government of the country in which such airport is located mandates1 encourages1 or prohibits the collection1 analysis1 and sharing of passenger name records4 7#e7 ,the passenger security screening practices1 capabilities1 and capacity of such airport4 7#f7 ,the security vetting undergone by aviation workers at such airport4 7#g7 ,the access controls utilized by such airport to limit to authorized personnel access to secure and sterile areas of such airports4 #cbjb4 ,security coordination enhancement plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress and the ,government ,accountability ,office a plan-- 7#a7 to enhance and bolster security collaboration1 coordination1 and information sharing relating to securing international-inbound aviation between the ,united ,states and domestic and foreign partners1 including ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 foreign government entities1 passenger air carriers1 cargo air carriers1 and ,united ,states ,government entities1 in order to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports1 including airports that may not have nonstop flights to the ,united ,states but are nonetheless determined by the ,administrator to be high risk2 and 7#b7 that includes an assessment of the ability of the ,,tsa to enter into a mutual agreement with a foreign government entity that permits ,,tsa representatives to conduct without prior notice inspections of foreign airports4 7b7 ,,gao review ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the efforts1 capabilities1 and effectiveness of the ,,tsa to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports and determine if the implementation of such efforts and capabilities effectively secures international-inbound aviation4 #cbjc4 ,workforce assessment ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a comprehensive workforce assessment of all ,,tsa personnel within the ,office of ,global ,strategies of the ,,tsa or whose primary professional duties contribute to the ,,tsa's global efforts to secure transportation security1 including a review of whether such personnel are assigned in a risk-based1 intelligence-driven manner4 #cbjd4 ,donation of screening equipment to protect the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator is authorized to donate security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator if such equipment can be reasonably expected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to the security of the ,united ,states or ,united ,states citizens4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days before any donation of security screening equipment pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed written explanation of the following3 7#a7 ,the specific vulnerability to the ,united ,states or ,united ,states citizens that will be mitigated by such donation4 7#b7 ,an explanation as to why the recipient of such donation is unable or unwilling to purchase security screening equipment to mitigate such vulnerability4 7#c7 ,an evacuation plan for sensitive technologies in case of emergency or instability in the country to which such donation is being made4 7#d7 ,how the ,administrator will ensure the security screening equipment that is being donated is used and maintained over the course of its life by the recipient4 7#e7 ,the total dollar value of such donation4 #cbje4 ,national cargo security program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may evaluate foreign countries' air cargo security programs to determine whether such programs provide a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by ,united ,states air cargo security programs4 7b7 ,approval and recognition 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator determines that a foreign country's air cargo security program evaluated under subsection 7a7 provides a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by ,united ,states air cargo security programs1 the ,administrator shall approve and officially recognize such foreign country's air cargo security program4 7#b7 ,effect of approval and recognition ,if the ,administrator approves and officially recognizes pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 a foreign country's air cargo security program1 an aircraft transporting cargo that is departing such foreign country shall not be required to adhere to ,united ,states air cargo security programs that would otherwise be applicable4 7c7 ,revocation and suspension 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator determines at any time that a foreign country's air cargo security program approved and officially recognized under subsection 7b7 no longer provides a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by ,united ,states air cargo security programs1 the ,administrator may revoke or temporarily suspend such approval and official recognition until such time as the ,administrator determines that such foreign country's cargo security programs provide a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by such ,united ,states air cargo security programs4 7#b7 ,notification ,if the ,administrator revokes or suspends pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 a foreign country's air cargo security program1 the ,administrator shall notify the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #cj days after such revocation or suspension4 7d7 ,application ,this section shall apply irrespective of whether cargo is transported on an aircraft of an air carrier1 a foreign air carrier1 a cargo carrier1 or a foreign cargo carrier4 #cbjf4 ,international training and capacity development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish an international training and capacity development program to train the appropriate authorities of foreign governments in air transportation security4 7b7 ,contents of training ,if the ,administrator determines that a foreign government would benefit from training and capacity development assistance pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may provide to the appropriate authorities of such foreign government technical assistance and training programs to strengthen aviation security in managerial1 operational1 and technical areas1 including-- 7#a7 active shooter scenarios2 7#b7 incident response2 7#c7 use of canines2 7#d7 mitigation of insider threats2 7#e7 perimeter security2 7#f7 operation and maintenance of security screening technology2 and 7#g7 recurrent related training and exercises4 ,c ,checkpoint ,optimization and ,efficiency #ccja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that airport checkpoint wait times should not take priority over the security of the aviation system of the ,united ,states4 #ccjb4 ,enhanced staffing allocation model 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall complete an assessment of the ,,tsa's staffing allocation model to determine the necessary staffing positions at all airports in the ,united ,states at which the ,,tsa operates passenger checkpoints4 7b7 ,appropriate staffing ,the staffing allocation model described in subsection 7a7 shall be based on necessary staffing levels to maintain minimal passenger wait times and maximum security effectiveness4 7c7 ,additional resources ,in assessing necessary staffing for minimal passenger wait times and maximum security effectiveness referred to in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall include the use of canine explosives detection teams and technology to assist screeners conducting security checks4 7d7 ,transparency ,the ,administrator shall share with aviation security stakeholders the staffing allocation model described in subsection 7a71 as appropriate4 7e7 ,exchange of information ,the ,administrator shall require each ,federal ,security ,director to engage on a regular basis with the appropriate aviation security stakeholders to exchange information regarding airport operations1 including security operations4 7f7 ,,gao review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the staffing allocation model described in subsection 7a7 and report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the results of such review4 #ccjc4 ,effective utilization of staffing resources 7a7 ,in general ,to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,administrator shall direct that ,transportation ,security ,officers with appropriate certifications and training are assigned to passenger and baggage security screening functions and that other ,,tsa personnel who may not have certification and training to screen passengers or baggage are utilized for tasks not directly related to security screening1 including restocking bins and providing instructions and support to passengers in security lines4 7b7 ,assessment and reassignment ,the ,administrator shall conduct an assessment of headquarters personnel and reassign appropriate personnel to assist with airport security screening activities on a permanent or temporary basis1 as appropriate4 #ccjd4 ,,tsa staffing and resource allocation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall take the following actions3 7#a7 ,utilize the ,,tsa's ,behavior ,detection ,officers for passenger and baggage security screening1 including the verification of traveler documents1 particularly at designated ,pre,check ,program lanes to ensure that such lanes are operational for use and maximum efficiency4 7#b7 ,make every practicable effort to grant additional flexibility and authority to ,federal ,security ,directors in matters related to checkpoint and checked baggage staffing allocation and employee overtime in furtherance of maintaining minimal passenger wait times and maximum security effectiveness4 7#c7 ,disseminate to aviation security stakeholders and appropriate ,,tsa personnel a list of checkpoint optimization best practices4 7#d7 ,request the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7established pursuant to section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 provide recommendations on best practices for checkpoint security operations optimization4 7b7 ,staffing advisory coordination ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 direct each ,federal ,security ,director to coordinate local representatives of aviation security stakeholders to establish a staffing advisory working group at each airport at which the ,,tsa oversees or performs passenger security screening to provide recommendations to the ,administrator on ,transportation ,security ,officer staffing numbers1 for each such airport2 and 7#b7 certify to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate that such staffing advisory working groups have been established4 7c7 ,reporting ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate regarding how the ,,tsa's ,passenger ,screening ,canine assets may be deployed and utilized for maximum efficiency to mitigate risk and optimize checkpoint operations2 and 7#b7 report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of the ,,tsa's ,credential ,authentication ,technology ,assessment program and how deployment of such program might optimize checkpoint operations4 #ccje4 ,aviation security stakeholders defined ,for purposes of this subtitle1 the term aviation security stakeholders shall mean1 at a minimum1 air carriers1 airport operators1 and labor organizations representing ,transportation ,security ,officers or1 where applicable1 contract screeners4 #ccjf4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle may be construed as authorizing or directing the ,administrator to prioritize reducing wait times over security effectiveness4 ,d ,aviation ,security ,enhancement and ,oversight #cdja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,,asac ,the term ,,asac means the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,,sida ,the term ,,sida means the ,secure ,identification ,display ,area as such term is defined in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation to such section4 #cdjb4 ,threat assessment 7a7 ,insider threats 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall conduct or update an assessment to determine the level of risk posed to the domestic air transportation system by individuals with unescorted access to a secure area of an airport 7as such term is defined in section #ddijc7;j77#b77;,h77 in light of recent international terrorist activity4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting or updating the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 domestic intelligence2 7,b7 international intelligence2 7,c7 the vulnerabilities associated with unescorted access authority granted to domestic airport operators and air carriers1 and their workers2 7,d7 the vulnerabilities associated with unescorted access authority granted to foreign airport operators and air carriers1 and their workers2 7,e7 the processes and practices designed to mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with unescorted access privileges granted to airport operators and air carriers1 and their workers2 7,f7 the recent security breaches at domestic and foreign airports2 and 7,g7 the recent security improvements at domestic airports1 including the implementation of recommendations made by relevant advisory committees1 including the ,,asac4 7b7 ,reports ,the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 a report on the results of the assessment under subsection 7a71 including any recommendations for improving aviation security2 7#b7 a report on the implementation status of any recommendations made by the ,,asac2 and 7#c7 regular updates about the insider threat environment as new information becomes available or as needed4 #cdjc4 ,oversight 7a7 ,enhanced requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to public notice and comment1 and in consultation with airport operators1 the ,administrator shall update the rules on access controls issued by the ,secretary under chapter #ddi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,considerations ,as part of the update under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 increased fines and advanced oversight for airport operators that report missing more than five percent of credentials for unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport2 7,b7 best practices for ,category ,x airport operators that report missing more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport2 7,c7 additional audits and status checks for airport operators that report missing more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport2 7,d7 review and analysis of the prior five years of audits for airport operators that report missing more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport2 7,e7 increased fines and direct enforcement requirements for both airport workers and their employers that fail to report within #bd hours an employment termination or a missing credential for unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport2 and 7,f7 a method for termination by the employer of any airport worker who fails to report in a timely manner missing credentials for unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport4 7b7 ,temporary credentials ,the ,administrator may encourage the issuance by airports and aircraft operators of free1 one-time1 #bd-;hour temporary credentials for workers who have reported1 in a timely manner1 their credentials missing1 but not permanently lost1 stolen1 or destroyed1 until replacement of credentials under section #aedb4baa of title #di ,code of ,federal ,regulations is necessary4 7c7 ,notification and report to ,congress ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 notify the appropriate congressional committees each time an airport operator reports that more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any ,,sida at a ,category ,x airport are missing1 or more than five percent of credentials to access any ,,sida at any other airport are missing2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the number of violations and fines related to unescorted access to the ,,sida of an airport collected in the preceding fiscal year4 #cdjd4 ,credentials 7a7 ,lawful status ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue to airport operators guidance regarding placement of an expiration date on each airport credential issued to a non-,united ,states citizen that is not longer than the period of time during which such non-,united ,states citizen is lawfully authorized to work in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,review of procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 issue guidance for transportation security inspectors to annually review the procedures of airport operators and air carriers for applicants seeking unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport2 and 7,b7 make available to airport operators and air carriers information on identifying suspicious or fraudulent identification materials4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the guidance issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall require a comprehensive review of background checks and employment authorization documents issued by ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services during the course of a review of procedures under such paragraph4 #cdje4 ,vetting 7a7 ,eligibility requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and subject to public notice and comment1 the ,administrator shall revise the regulations issued under section #ddicf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 in accordance with this section and current knowledge of insider threats and intelligence under section #cejb1 to enhance the eligibility requirements and disqualifying criminal offenses for individuals seeking or having unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport4 7#b7 ,disqualifying criminal offenses ,in revising the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider adding to the list of disqualifying criminal offenses and criteria the offenses and criteria listed in section #abb4ahc7;a77#d7 of title #ai1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations and section #aegb4ajc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,waiver process for denied credentials ,notwithstanding section #ddicf7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 in revising the regulations under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 ensure there exists or is developed a waiver process for approving the issuance of credentials for unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport for an individual found to be otherwise ineligible for such credentials2 and 7,b7 consider1 as appropriate and practicable-- 7i7 the circumstances of any disqualifying act or offense1 restitution made by the individual1 ,federal and ,state mitigation remedies1 and other factors from which it may be concluded that the individual does not pose a terrorism risk or a risk to aviation security warranting denial of the credential2 and 7ii7 the elements of the appeals and waiver process established under section #gjaje7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,look back ,in revising the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall propose that an individual be disqualified if the individual was convicted1 or found not guilty by reason of insanity1 of a disqualifying criminal offense within #ae years before the date of an individual's application1 or if the individual was incarcerated for such crime and released from incarceration within five years before the date of the individual's application4 7#e7 ,certifications ,the ,administrator shall require an airport or aircraft operator1 as applicable1 to certify for each individual who receives unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport that-- 7,a7 a specific need exists for providing the individual with unescorted access authority2 and 7,b7 the individual has certified to the airport or aircraft operator that the individual understands the requirements for possessing a ,,sida badge4 7#f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of the revision to the regulations issued under section #ddicf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 in accordance with this section4 7#g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect existing aviation worker vetting fees imposed by the ,,tsa4 7b7 ,recurrent vetting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall fully implement the ,rap ,back service for recurrent vetting of eligible ,,tsa-regulated populations of individuals with unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport4 7#b7 ,requirements ,as part of the requirement in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that-- 7,a7 any status notifications the ,,tsa receives through the ,rap ,back service about criminal offenses be limited to only disqualifying criminal offenses in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the ,,tsa under section #ddijc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other ,federal law2 and 7,b7 any information received by the ,administration through the ,rap ,back service is provided directly and immediately to the relevant airport and aircraft operators4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after implementation of the ,rap ,back service described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the such implementation4 7c7 ,access to terrorism-,related data ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall coordinate to ensure that the ,administrator is authorized to receive automated1 real-time access to additional ,terrorist ,identities ,datamart ,environment 7,,tide7 data and any other terrorism-related category codes to improve the effectiveness of the ,,tsa's credential vetting program for individuals who are seeking or have unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport4 7d7 ,access to ,e-,verify and ,,save programs ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall authorize each airport operator to have direct access to the ,e-,verify program and the ,systematic ,alien ,verification for ,entitlements 7,,save7 automated system to determine the eligibility of individuals seeking unescorted access to any ,,sida of an airport4 #cdjf4 ,metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of security for the ,s,i,d,as of airports4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the performance metrics under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may consider-- 7#a7 adherence to access point procedures2 7#b7 proper use of credentials2 7#c7 differences in access point requirements between airport workers performing functions on the airside of an airport and airport workers performing functions in other areas of an airport2 7#d7 differences in access point characteristics and requirements at airports2 and 7#e7 any additional factors the ,administrator considers necessary to measure performance4 #cdjg4 ,inspections and assessments 7a7 ,model and best practices ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,,asac1 shall develop a model and best practices for unescorted access security that-- 7#a7 use intelligence1 scientific algorithms1 and risk-based factors2 7#b7 ensure integrity1 accountability1 and control2 7#c7 subject airport workers to random physical security inspections conducted by ,,tsa representatives in accordance with this section2 7#d7 appropriately manage the number of ,,sida access points to improve supervision of and reduce unauthorized access to ,s,i,d,as2 and 7#e7 include validation of identification materials1 such as with biometrics4 7b7 ,inspections ,consistent with a risk-based security approach1 the ,administrator shall expand the use of transportation security officers and inspectors to conduct enhanced1 random and unpredictable1 data-driven1 and operationally dynamic physical inspections of airport workers in each ,,sida of an airport and at each ,,sida access point to-- 7#a7 verify the credentials of such airport workers2 7#b7 determine whether such airport workers possess prohibited items1 except for those items that may be necessary for the performance of such airport workers' duties1 as appropriate1 in any ,,sida of an airport2 and 7#c7 verify whether such airport workers are following appropriate procedures to access any ,,sida of an airport4 7c7 ,screening review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall conduct a review of airports that have implemented additional airport worker screening or perimeter security to improve airport security1 including-- 7,a7 comprehensive airport worker screening at access points to secure areas2 7,b7 comprehensive perimeter screening1 including vehicles2 7,c7 enhanced fencing or perimeter sensors2 and 7,d7 any additional airport worker screening or perimeter security measures the ,administrator identifies4 7#b7 ,best practices ,after completing the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 identify best practices for additional access control and airport worker security at airports2 and 7,b7 disseminate to airport operators the best practices identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,pilot program ,the ,administrator may conduct a pilot program at one or more airports to test and validate best practices for comprehensive airport worker screening or perimeter security under paragraph 7#b74 #cdjh4 ,covert testing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall increase the use of red-team1 covert testing of access controls to any secure areas of an airport4 7b7 ,additional covert testing ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall conduct red-team1 covert testing of airport access controls to the ,s,i,d,as of airports4 7c7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,administrator report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress to expand the use of inspections and of red-team1 covert testing under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,inspector ,general report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of airport access controls to the ,s,i,d,as of airports based on red-team1 covert testing under subsection 7b74 #cdji4 ,security directives 7a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the appropriate regulated entities1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of every current security directive addressed to any regulated entity to-- 7#a7 determine whether each such security directive continues to be relevant2 7#b7 determine whether such security directives should be streamlined or consolidated to most efficiently maximize risk reduction2 and 7#c7 update1 consolidate1 or revoke any security directive as necessary4 7b7 ,notice ,for each security directive that the ,administrator issues1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees notice of-- 7#a7 the extent to which each such security directive responds to a specific threat1 security threat assessment1 or emergency situation against civil aviation2 and 7#b7 when it is anticipated that each such security directive will expire4 #cdaj4 ,implementation report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 assess the progress made by the ,,tsa and the effect on aviation security of implementing the requirements under sections #cdjb through #cdji of this subtitle2 and 7#b7 report to the appropriate congressional committees on the results of the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 including any recommendations4 #cdaa4 ,miscellaneous amendments 7a7 ,,asac terms of office ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #ddidf7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,terms ,the term of each member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be two years1 but a member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed4 ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee may be reappointed4 4 7b7 ,feedback ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #ddidf7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraph 7#b7 or 7#d74 ,e ,checkpoints of the ,future #ceja4 ,checkpoints of the future 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in accordance with chapter #ddi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall request the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7established pursuant to section #ddidf of such title7 to develop recommendations for more efficient and effective passenger screening processes4 7b7 ,considerations ,in making recommendations to improve existing passenger screening processes1 the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee shall consider-- 7#a7 the configuration of a checkpoint2 7#b7 technology innovation2 7#c7 ways to address any vulnerabilities identified in audits of checkpoint operations2 7#d7 ways to prevent security breaches at airports at which ,federal security screening is provided2 7#e7 best practices in aviation security2 7#f7 recommendations from airports and aircraft operators1 and any relevant advisory committees2 and 7#g7 curb to curb processes and procedures4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee review under this section1 including any recommendations for improving passenger screening processes4 #cejb4 ,pilot program for increased efficiency and security at ,category ,x airports 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a pilot program at at least three and not more than six airports to reconfigure and install security systems that increase efficiency and reduce vulnerabilities in airport terminals1 particularly at airports that have large open areas at which screening is conducted4 7b7 ,selection of airports ,in selecting airports for the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 select airports from among airports classified by the ,,tsa as ,category ,x airports and that are able to begin the reconfiguration and installation of security systems expeditiously2 and 7#b7 give priority to an airport that-- 7,a7 submits a proposal that seeks ,federal funding for reconfiguration of such airport's security systems2 7,b7 has the space needed to reduce vulnerabilities and reconfigure existing security systems2 and 7,c7 is able to enter into a cost-sharing arrangement with the ,,tsa under which such airport will provided funding towards the cost of such pilot program4 #cejc4 ,pilot program for the development and testing of prototypes for airport security systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a pilot program at three airports to develop and test prototypes of screening security systems and security checkpoint configurations that are intended to expedite the movement of passengers by deploying a range of technologies1 including passive and active systems1 new types of security baggage and personal screening systems1 and new systems to review and address passenger and baggage anomalies4 7b7 ,selection of airports ,in selecting airports for the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 select airports from among airports classified by the ,,tsa as ,category ,x airports that are able to begin the reconfiguration and installation of security systems expeditiously2 7#b7 consider detection capabilities2 and 7#c7 give priority to an airport that-- 7,a7 submits a proposal that seeks ,federal funding to test prototypes for new airport security systems2 7,b7 has the space needed to reduce vulnerabilities and reconfigure existing security systems2 and 7,c7 is able to enter into a cost-sharing arrangement with the ,,tsa under which such airport will provided funding towards the cost of such pilot program4 #cejd4 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and a report on the pilot programs established under sections #cejb and #cejc of this subtitle4 #ceje4 ,funding ,the ,administrator shall carry out the pilot programs established under sections #cejb and #cejc of this subtitle using amounts-- 7#a7 appropriated to the ,,tsa before the date of the enactment of this ,act and available for obligation as of such date of enactment2 and 7#b7 amounts obtained as reimbursements from airports under such pilot programs4 #cejf4 ,acceptance and provision of resources by the ,transportation ,security ,administration ,the ,administrator1 in carrying out the functions of the pilot programs established under sections #cejb and #cejc of this subtitle1 may accept services1 supplies1 equipment1 personnel1 or facilities1 without reimbursement1 from any other public or private entity4 ,f ,miscellaneous ,provisions #cfja4 ,visible deterrent ,section #acjc of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 shall require1 as appropriate based on risk1 in the case of a ,,vipr team deployed to an airport1 that the ,,vipr team conduct operations-- 7,a7 in the sterile area and any other areas to which only individuals issued security credentials have unescorted access2 and 7,b7 in nonsterile areas4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking such sums as necessary for fiscal years #bjjg through #bjaa and inserting such sums as necessary1 including funds to develop not more than #fj ,,vipr teams1 for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjah4 #cfjb4 ,law enforcement training for mass casualty and active shooter incidents ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #bjjf7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 training exercises to enhance preparedness for and response to mass casualty and active shooter incidents and security events at public locations1 including airports and mass transit systems2 4 #cfjc4 ,assistance to airports and surface transportation systems ,subsection 7a7 of section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraph3 7#i7 enhancing the security and preparedness of secure and nonsecure areas of eligible airports and surface transportation systems2 4 ,in lieu of the amendment of the ,senate to the title of the bill1 amend the title so as to read3 ,an ,act to amend title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program1 to amend the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 and for other purposes44 ,clerk4