,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #bac #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #biig ,report ,no4 #aae-bif ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #bb1 #bjag ,mr4 ,shuster 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,lo,biondo1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,missouri1 ,mr4 ,mitchell1 ,ms4 ,hanabusa1 and ,ms4 ,sinema7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,september #f1 #bjag ,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,smucker1 ,mr4 ,farenthold1 ,mr4 ,westerman1 ,mr4 ,faso1 ,mr4 ,la,malfa1 ,mr4 ,mast1 ,mr4 ,sanford1 ,mr4 ,denham1 ,mr4 ,lewis of ,minnesota1 ,mr4 ,biggs1 ,mr4 ,rodney ,davis of ,illinois1 ,mr4 ,duncan of ,tennessee1 ,mr4 ,crawford1 ,mr4 ,woodall1 ,mr4 ,messer1 ,mr4 ,bacon1 and ,mr4 ,gonzalez of ,texas ,september #f1 #bjag ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,june #bb1 #bjag ,a ,,bill ,to transfer operation of air traffic services currently provided by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity1 to reauthorize programs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the #bast ,century ,aviation ,innovation1 ,reform1 and ,reauthorization ,act or the #bast ,century ,,airr ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,effective date4 ,title ,i--,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,funding of ,,faa ,programs ,sec4 #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,,faa operations4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,adjustment to ,,aip program funding4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,funding for aviation programs4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,applicability4 ,subtitle ,b--,passenger facility charges ,sec4 #aaa4 ,passenger facility charge modernization4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,pilot program for passenger facility charge authorizations4 ,subtitle ,c--,airport ,improvement ,program modifications ,sec4 #aba4 ,clarification of airport obligation to provide ,,faa airport space4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,mothers' rooms at airports4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,extension of competitive access reports4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,grant assurances4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,government share of project costs4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,updated veterans' preference4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,special rule4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,marshall ,islands1 ,micronesia1 and ,palau4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,nondiscrimination4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,state block grant program expansion4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,midway ,island ,airport4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,property conveyance releases4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,contract tower program4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,airport access roads in remote locations4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,buy ,america requirements4 ,subtitle ,d--,airport noise and environmental streamlining ,sec4 #aea4 ,recycling plans for airports4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,pilot program sunset4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,extension of grant authority for compatible land use planning and projects by ,state and local governments4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,updating airport noise exposure maps4 ,sec4 #aee4 ,stage #c aircraft study4 ,sec4 #aef4 ,addressing community noise concerns4 ,sec4 #aeg4 ,study on potential health impacts of overflight noise4 ,sec4 #aeh4 ,environmental mitigation pilot program4 ,sec4 #aei4 ,aircraft noise exposure4 ,sec4 #afj4 ,community involvement in ,,faa ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes4 ,sec4 #afa4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,clarification of reimbursable allowed costs of ,,faa memoranda of agreement4 ,title ,,ii--,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation ,sec4 #bja4 ,purposes4 ,subtitle ,a--,establishment of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider ,sec4 #baa4 ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,federal ,aviation ,laws ,sec4 #bba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,sunset of ,,faa air traffic entities and officers4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,role of ,administrator4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,emergency powers4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,presidential transfers in time of war4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,airway capital investment plan before date of transfer4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,aviation facilities before date of transfer4 ,sec4 #bbh4 ,judicial review4 ,sec4 #bbi4 ,civil penalties4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bda4 ,use of ,federal technical facilities4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,ensuring progress on ,next,gen priorities before date of transfer4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #bdd4 ,prohibition on receipt of ,federal funds4 ,title ,,iii--,,faa ,safety ,certification ,reform ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 ,subtitle ,b--,aircraft ,certification ,reform ,sec4 #caa4 ,aircraft certification performance objectives and metrics4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,organization designation authorizations4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,,oda review4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,type certification resolution process4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,review of certification process for small general aviation airplanes4 ,subtitle ,c--,flight ,standards ,reform ,sec4 #cca4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,centralized safety guidance database4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board4 ,subtitle ,d--,safety ,workforce ,sec4 #cda4 ,safety workforce training strategy4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,workforce review4 ,subtitle ,e--,international ,aviation ,sec4 #cea4 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad4 ,sec4 #ceb4 ,bilateral exchanges of safety oversight responsibilities4 ,sec4 #cec4 ,,faa leadership abroad4 ,sec4 #ced4 ,registration1 certification1 and related fees4 ,title ,,iv--,safety ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #dja4 ,,faa technical training4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,safety critical staffing4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,advanced cockpit displays4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,marking of towers4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,cabin evacuation4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,,oda staffing and oversight4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,funding for additional safety needs4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,funding for additional ,,faa licensing needs4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,,hims program4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,acceptance of voluntarily provided safety information4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,flight attendant duty period limitations and rest requirements4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,secondary cockpit barriers4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,aviation maintenance industry technical workforce4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,critical airfield markings4 ,subtitle ,b--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #dca4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dcb4 ,codification of existing law2 additional provisions4 ,sec4 #dcc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges4 ,sec4 #dcd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety4 ,sec4 #dce4 ,,uas privacy review4 ,sec4 #dcf4 ,public ,,uas operations by ,tribal governments4 ,sec4 #dcg4 ,evaluation of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #dch4 ,study on roles of governments relating to low-altitude operation of small unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #dci4 ,study on financing of unmanned aircraft services4 ,sec4 #ddj4 ,update of ,,faa comprehensive plan4 ,sec4 #dda4 ,cooperation related to certain counter-,,uas technology4 ,title ,v--,air ,service ,improvements ,subtitle ,a--,airline ,customer ,service ,improvements ,sec4 #eja4 ,reliable air service in ,american ,samoa4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,cell phone voice communication ban4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,advisory committee for aviation consumer protection4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,improved notification of insecticide use4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,advertisements and disclosure of fees for passenger air transportation4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,involuntarily bumping passengers after aircraft boarded4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,availability of consumer rights information4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,consumer complaints hotline4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,widespread disruptions4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,involuntarily denied boarding compensation4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,consumer information on actual flight times4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,advisory committee for transparency in air ambulance industry4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,air ambulance complaints4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,passenger rights4 ,subtitle ,b--,aviation ,consumers ,with ,disabilities ,sec4 #eda4 ,select subcommittee4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,aviation consumers with disabilities study4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,feasibility study on in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,access advisory committee recommendations4 ,subtitle ,c--,small ,community ,air ,service ,sec4 #eea4 ,essential air service authorization4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,extension of final order establishing mileage adjustment eligibility4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,study on essential air service reform4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,small community air service4 ,sec4 #eee4 ,air transportation to noneligible places4 ,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #fja4 ,review of ,,faa strategic cybersecurity plan4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,,faa review and reform4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,aviation fuel4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,air shows4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,part #ia review1 reform1 and streamlining4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,aircraft registration4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,air transportation of lithium cells and batteries4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural and small communities4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,ensuring ,,faa readiness to provide seamless oceanic operations4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women in aviation4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,aircraft leasing4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,report on obsolete test equipment4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,retired military controllers4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers4 ,sec4 #fah4 ,aviation rulemaking committee for part #ace pilot rest and duty rules4 ,sec4 #fai4 ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority4 ,sec4 #fbj4 ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast4 ,sec4 #fba4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees stationed on ,guam4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,application of veterans' preference to ,federal ,aviation ,administration personnel management system4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,public aircraft eligible for logging flight times4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration workforce review4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,state taxation4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,aviation and aerospace workforce of the future4 ,sec4 #fbh4 ,future aviation and aerospace workforce study4 ,sec4 #fbi4 ,,faa leadership on civil supersonic aircraft4 ,sec4 #fcj4 ,oklahoma registry office4 ,sec4 #fca4 ,foreign air transportation under ,united ,states-,european ,union ,air ,transport ,agreement4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff4 ,sec4 #fcc4 ,part #ajg implementation improvements4 ,sec4 #fcd4 ,part #ajg transparency and technology improvements4 ,sec4 #fce4 ,prohibitions against smoking on passenger flights4 ,sec4 #fcf4 ,consumer protection requirements relating to large ticket agents4 ,sec4 #fcg4 ,agency procurement reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #fch4 ,zero-emission vehicles and technology4 ,sec4 #fci4 ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plans4 ,sec4 #fdj4 ,study on training of customer-facing air carrier employees4 ,sec4 #fda4 ,minimum dimensions for passenger seats4 ,sec4 #fdb4 ,study of ground transportation options4 #b4 ,effective date ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,i ,authorizations ,a ,funding of ,,faa ,programs #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs 7a7 ,authorization ,section #dhajc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dgejd7;c7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section #dgejd7;c7-- 7#a7 #c1eig1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#b7 #c1fff1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#c7 #c1gdf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#d7 #c1hbi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#e7 #c1iab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#f7 #c1iih1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,obligation authority ,section #dgajd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc14 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund ,section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #b1ibj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 7#b7 #b1ihd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 7#c7 #c1jdi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,set asides ,section #dhaja7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 carried out using amounts appropriated under subsection 7a71 after air traffic control modernization project4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,general ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dhaja the following3 #dhaja;a4 ,other facilities and equipment ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,transportation to acquire1 establish1 and improve facilities and equipment 7other than facilities and equipment relating to air traffic services7-- 7#a7 #ahi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #aic1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#c7 #aih1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dha of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dhaja the following3 #dhaja;a4 ,other facilities and equipment4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,submission of budget information and legislative recommendations and comments ,section #dhaji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 #dhaja;a1 before or #dhajb4 7,b7 ,reprogramming notification requirement ,section #dhaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #dhaja;a1 before or #dhajc4 #ajc4 ,,faa operations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,general ,fund ,section #ajf7k77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading by inserting from ,general ,fund after maintenance2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #b1jei1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #b1abf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,c7 #b1aig1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,d7 #a1ieg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,e7 #b1jjb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,f7 #b1jdg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund ,section #ajf7k77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,salaries1 operations1 and maintenance from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary out of the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund established under section #iejb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for salaries1 operations1 and maintenance of the ,administration-- 7,a7 #h1jgc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #h1bbc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,c7 #h1cgd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,authority ,to transfer funds ,section #ajf7k77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjag and inserting fiscal years #bjah through #bjbj2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #ajd4 ,adjustment to ,,aip program funding ,section #dhaab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #dha of such title1 are repealed4 #aje4 ,funding for aviation programs ,section #dhaad7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting in fiscal years #bjad through #bjag4 #ajf4 ,applicability ,this subtitle1 and the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall apply only to fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,b ,passenger facility charges #aaa4 ,passenger facility charge modernization ,section #djaag7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking or #c and inserting #c1 #d1 or #d4ej2 7#b7 by repealing paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 and inserting specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking imposed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#d7 and inserting imposed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking specified in paragraphs 7#a71 7#d71 and 7#f7 and inserting specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#f72 and 7,b7 by striking imposed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#d7 and inserting imposed under paragraph 7#a74 #aab4 ,pilot program for passenger facility charge authorizations ,section #djaag7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by striking at ,nonhub ,airports2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking nonhub4 ,c ,airport ,improvement ,program modifications #aba4 ,clarification of airport obligation to provide ,,faa airport space ,section #ddejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,airport space 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may not require an airport owner1 operator1 or sponsor 7as defined in section #dgajb7 to provide building construction1 maintenance1 utilities1 administrative support1 or space on airport property to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without adequate compensation4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply in any case in which an airport owner1 operator1 or sponsor-- 7,a7 provides land or buildings without compensation prior to the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a77 to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for facilities used to carry out activities related to air traffic control or navigation pursuant to a grant assurance2 or 7,b7 provides goods or services to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without compensation or at below-market rates pursuant to a negotiated agreement between the owner1 operator1 or sponsor and the ,administrator4 4 #abb4 ,mothers' rooms at airports 7a7 ,lactation area defined ,section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bi7 lactation area means a room or other location in a commercial service airport that-- 7,a7 provides a location for members of the public to express breast milk that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from the public2 7,b7 has a door that can be locked2 7,c7 includes a place to sit1 a table or other flat surface1 and an electrical outlet2 7,d7 is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who use wheelchairs2 and 7,e7 is not located in a restroom4 4 7b7 ,project grant written assurances for large and medium hub airports 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dgajg7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bj7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ba7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 with respect to a medium or large hub airport1 the airport owner or operator will maintain a lactation area in each passenger terminal building of the airport in the sterile area 7as defined in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 of the building4 4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to a project grant application submitted for a fiscal year beginning on or after the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,special rule ,the requirement in the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 that a lactation area be located in the sterile area of a passenger terminal building shall not apply with respect to a project grant application for a period of time1 determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 if the ,secretary determines that construction or maintenance activities make it impracticable or unsafe for the lactation area to be located in the sterile area of the building4 7c7 ,terminal development costs ,section #dgaai7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,lactation areas ,in addition to the projects described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may approve a project for terminal development for the construction or installation of a lactation area at a commercial service airport4 4 7d7 ,pre-,existing facilities ,on application by an airport sponsor1 the ,secretary may determine that a lactation area in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act complies with the requirement of section #dgajg7;a77#bb7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 notwithstanding the absence of one of the facilities or characteristics referred to in the definition of the term lactation area in section #dgajb of such title1 as added by this section4 #abc4 ,extension of competitive access reports ,section #dgajg7r77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjag and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #abd4 ,grant assurances 7a7 ,construction of recreational aircraft ,section #dgajg is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,construction of recreational aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,the construction of a covered aircraft shall be treated as an aeronautical activity for purposes of-- 7,a7 determining an airport's compliance with a grant assurance made under this section or any other provision of law2 and 7,b7 the receipt of ,federal financial assistance for airport development4 7#b7 ,covered aircraft defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered aircraft means an aircraft-- 7,a7 used or intended to be used exclusively for recreational purposes2 and 7,b7 constructed or under construction by a private individual at a general aviation airport4 4 7b7 ,community use of airport land ,section #dgajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,community use of airport land 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#ac71 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the sponsor of a public-use airport shall not be considered to be in violation of this subtitle1 or to be found in violation of a grant assurance made under this section1 or under any other provision of law1 as a condition for the receipt of ,federal financial assistance for airport development1 solely because the sponsor has entered into an agreement1 including a revised agreement1 with a local government providing for the use of airport property for an interim compatible recreational purpose at below fair market value4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,this subsection shall apply only-- 7,a7 to an agreement regarding airport property that was initially entered into before the publication of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,policy and ,procedures ,concerning the ,use of ,airport ,revenue1 dated ,february #af1 #aiii2 7,b7 if the agreement between the sponsor and the local government is subordinate to any existing or future agreements between the sponsor and the ,secretary1 including agreements related to a grant assurance under this section2 7,c7 to airport property that was acquired under a ,federal airport development grant program2 7,d7 if the airport sponsor has provided a written statement to the ,administrator that the property made available for a recreational purpose will not be needed for any aeronautical purpose during the next #aj years2 7,e7 if the agreement includes a term of not more than #b years to prepare the airport property for the interim compatible recreational purpose and not more than #aj years of use for that purpose2 7,f7 if the recreational purpose will not impact the aeronautical use of the airport2 7,g7 if the airport sponsor provides a certification that the sponsor is not responsible for preparation1 start-up1 operations1 maintenance1 or any other costs associated with the recreational purpose2 and 7,h7 if the recreational purpose is consistent with ,federal land use compatibility criteria under section #dgejb4 7#c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as permitting a diversion of airport revenue for the capital or operating costs associated with the community use of airport land4 4 #abe4 ,government share of project costs ,section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking primary airport having at least 4#be percent of the total number of passenger boardings each year at all commercial service airports2 and inserting medium or large hub airport22 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 #ie percent for a project that-- 7,a7 the ,administrator determines is a successive phase of a multi-phase construction project for which the sponsor received a grant in fiscal year #bjaa2 and 7,b7 for which the ,united ,states ,government's share of allowable project costs could otherwise be #ij percent under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c74 4 #abf4 ,updated veterans' preference ,section #dgaab7;c77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or ,operation ,new ,dawn for more and inserting ,operation ,new ,dawn1 ,operation ,inherent ,resolve1 ,operation ,freedom's ,sentinel1 or any successor contingency operation to such operations for more2 and 7#b7 by striking or ,operation ,new ,dawn 7whichever is later7 and inserting ,operation ,new ,dawn1 ,operation ,inherent ,resolve1 ,operation ,freedom's ,sentinel1 or any successor contingency operation to such operations 7whichever is later74 #abg4 ,special rule ,section #dgaad7;d77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbj-- 7i7 an airport that accrued apportionment funds under subparagraph 7,a7 in fiscal year #bjac that is listed as having an unclassified status under the most recent national plan of integrated airport systems shall continue to accrue apportionment funds under subparagraph 7,a7 at the same amount the airport accrued apportionment funds in fiscal year #bjac1 subject to the conditions of this paragraph2 7ii7 notwithstanding the period of availability as described in section #dgaag7;b71 an amount apportioned to an airport under clause 7i7 shall be available to the airport only during the fiscal year in which the amount is apportioned2 and 7iii7 notwithstanding the waiver permitted under section #dgaag7;c77#b71 an airport receiving apportionment funds under clause 7i7 may not waive its claim to any part of the apportioned funds in order to make the funds available for a grant for another public-use airport4 7,d7 ,an airport that re-establishes its classified status shall be eligible to accrue apportionment funds pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 so long as such airport retains its classified status4 4 #abh4 ,marshall ,islands1 ,micronesia1 and ,palau ,section #dgaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7i72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated7 by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjag and inserting fiscal years #bjag through #bjbc4 #abi4 ,nondiscrimination ,section #dgabc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,indian employment 7#a7 ,tribal sponsor preference ,consistent with section #gjc7;i7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#b7;i771 nothing in this section shall preclude the preferential employment of ,indians living on or near a reservation on a project or contract at-- 7,a7 an airport sponsored by an ,indian tribal government2 or 7,b7 an airport located on an ,indian reservation4 7#b7 ,state preference ,a ,state may implement a preference for employment of ,indians on a project carried out under this subchapter near an ,indian reservation4 7#c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall cooperate with ,indian tribal governments and the ,states to implement this subsection4 7#d7 ,indian tribal government defined ,in this section1 the term ,indian tribal government has the same meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 4 #acj4 ,state block grant program expansion ,section #dgabh7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking not more than #i qualified ,states for fiscal years #bjjj and #bjja and #aj qualified ,states for each fiscal year thereafter and inserting not more than #bj qualified ,states for each fiscal year4 #aca4 ,midway ,island ,airport ,section #ahf7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#aag ,stat4 #beah7 is amended in the first sentence by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjag and inserting fiscal years #bjag through #bjbc4 #acb4 ,property conveyance releases ,section #hag7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgabe note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or section #bc and inserting 1 section #bc2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 or section #dgabe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code before the period at the end4 #acc4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,while significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajg7;e7 and #dgaac71 discrimination and related barriers continue to pose significant obstacles for minority- and women-owned businesses seeking to do business in airport-related markets across the ,nation4 ,these continuing barriers merit the continuation of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program4 7#b7 ,congress has received and reviewed testimony and documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous sources1 including congressional hearings and roundtables1 scientific reports1 reports issued by public and private agencies1 news stories1 reports of discrimination by organizations and individuals1 and discrimination lawsuits4 ,this testimony and documentation shows that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem4 7#c7 ,this testimony and documentation demonstrates that discrimination across the ,nation poses a barrier to full and fair participation in airport-related businesses of women business owners and minority business owners in the racial groups detailed in parts #bc and #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and has impacted firm development and many aspects of airport-related business in the public and private markets4 7#d7 ,this testimony and documentation provides a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program and the airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise program to address race and gender discrimination in airport-related business4 #acd4 ,contract tower program 7a7 ,air traffic control contract program 7#a7 ,special rule ,section #dgabd7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking exceeds the benefit for a period of #ah months after such determination is made and inserting the following3 exceeds the benefit-- 7i7 for the #a-year period after such determination is made2 or 7ii7 if an appeal of such determination is requested1 for the #a-year period described in subsection 7d77#d77;,d7 4 7#b7 ,funding of cost-share program ,section #dgabd7;b77#c77;,e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,e7 ,funding ,amounts appropriated pursuant to section #ajf7k77#a7 may be used to carry out this paragraph4 4 7#c7 ,construction of air traffic control towers 7,a7 ,grants ,section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in each of clauses 7i77,,iii7 and 7ii77,,iii7 by inserting 1 including remote air traffic control tower equipment certified by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration after #aiif4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,before date of transfer ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 an airport sponsor shall be eligible for a grant under this paragraph only if-- 7,i7 7aa7 the sponsor is a participant in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract tower program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under paragraph 7#a7 or the pilot program established under paragraph 7#c72 or 7bb7 construction of a nonapproach control tower would qualify the sponsor to be eligible to participate in such program2 7,,ii7 the sponsor certifies that it will pay not less than #aj percent of the cost of the activities for which the sponsor is receiving assistance under this paragraph2 7,,iii7 the ,secretary affirmatively accepts the proposed contract tower into a contract tower program under this section and certifies that the ,secretary will seek future appropriations to pay the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's cost of the contract to operate the tower to be constructed under this paragraph2 7,,iv7 the sponsor certifies that it will pay its share of the cost of the contract to operate the tower to be constructed under this paragraph2 and 7,v7 in the case of a tower to be constructed under this paragraph from amounts made available under section #dgaad7;d77#b7 or #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b71 the ,secretary certifies that-- 7aa7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has consulted the ,state within the borders of which the tower is to be constructed and the ,state supports the construction of the tower as part of its ,state airport capital plan2 and 7bb7 the selection of the tower for funding is based on objective criteria4 7ii7 ,on and after date of transfer ,on and after the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 an airport sponsor shall be eligible for a grant under this paragraph only if-- 7,i7 the ,secretary determines that the tower to be constructed at the sponsor's airport using the amounts of the grant will be operated pursuant to an agreement entered into by the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation and an entity pursuant to section #ijcjb7;c77#c72 7,,ii7 the sponsor certifies that it will pay not less than #aj percent of the cost of the activities for which the sponsor is receiving assistance under this paragraph2 and 7,,iii7 in the case of a tower to be constructed under this paragraph from amounts made available under section #dgaad7;d77#b7 or #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b71 the ,secretary certifies that-- 7aa7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has consulted the ,state within the borders of which the tower is to be constructed and the ,state supports the construction of the tower as part of its ,state airport capital plan2 and 7bb7 the selection of the tower for funding is based on objective criteria4 4 7,c7 ,limitation on ,federal share ,section #dgabd7;b77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c74 7#d7 ,benefit-to-cost calculation for program applicants ,section #dgabd7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,benefit-to-cost calculation ,not later than #ij days after receiving an application to the ,contract ,tower ,program1 the ,secretary shall calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio 7as described in subsection 7d77 for the applicable air traffic control tower for purposes of selecting towers for participation in the ,contract ,tower ,program4 4 7b7 ,safety audits ,section #dgabd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,before date of transfer ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,on and after date of transfer ,on and after the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 oversight of air traffic control towers that receive funding under this section shall be carried out in accordance with performance-based regulations and minimum safety standards prescribed under section #ijeja4 4 7c7 ,criteria ,to evaluate participants ,section #dgabd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,criteria ,to evaluate participants 7#a7 ,timing of evaluations 7,a7 ,towers participating in cost-share program ,in the case of an air traffic control tower that is operated under the program established under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall annually calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio with respect to the tower4 7,b7 ,towers participating in contract tower program ,in the case of an air traffic control tower that is operated under the program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall not calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio after the date of enactment of this subsection with respect to the tower unless the ,secretary determines that the annual aircraft traffic at the airport where the tower is located has decreased-- 7i7 by more than #be percent from the previous year2 or 7ii7 by more than #fj percent cumulatively in the preceding #c-year period4 7#b7 ,costs to be considered ,in establishing a benefit-to-cost ratio under this section with respect to an air traffic control tower1 the ,secretary shall consider only the following costs3 7,a7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's actual cost of wages and benefits of personnel working at the tower4 7,b7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's actual telecommunications costs directly associated with the tower4 7,c7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's costs of purchasing and installing any air traffic control equipment that would not have been purchased or installed except for the operation of the tower4 7,d7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's actual travel costs associated with maintaining air traffic control equipment that is owned by the ,administration and would not be maintained except for the operation of the tower4 7#c7 ,other criteria to be considered ,in establishing a benefit-to-cost ratio under this section with respect to an air traffic control tower1 the ,secretary shall add a #aj percentage point margin of error to the benefit-to-cost ratio determination to acknowledge and account for the direct and indirect economic and other benefits that are not included in the criteria the ,secretary used in calculating that ratio4 7#d7 ,review of cost-benefit determinations ,in issuing a benefit-to-cost ratio determination under this section with respect to an air traffic control tower located at an airport1 the ,secretary shall implement the following procedures3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall provide the airport 7or the ,state or local government having jurisdiction over the airport7 at least #ij days following the date of receipt of the determination to submit to the ,secretary a request for an appeal of the determination1 together with updated or additional data in support of the appeal4 7,b7 ,upon receipt of a request for an appeal submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 transmit to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration any updated or additional data submitted in support of the appeal2 and 7ii7 provide the ,administrator not more than #ij days to review the data and provide a response to the ,secretary based on the review4 7,c7 ,after receiving a response from the ,administrator pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 provide the airport1 ,state1 or local government that requested the appeal at least #cj days to review the response2 and 7ii7 withhold from taking further action in connection with the appeal during that #cj-;day period4 7,d7 ,if1 after completion of the appeal procedures with respect to the determination1 the ,secretary requires the tower to transition into the program established under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall not require a cost-share payment from the airport1 ,state1 or local government for #a year following the last day of the #cj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,c74 4 #ace4 ,airport access roads in remote locations ,notwithstanding section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj1 the definition of the term terminal development under that section includes the development of an airport access road that-- 7#a7 is located in a noncontiguous ,state2 7#b7 is not more than #c miles in length2 7#c7 connects to the nearest public roadways of not more than the #b closest census designated places2 and 7#d7 is constructed for the purpose of connecting the census designated places with a planned or newly constructed airport4 #acf4 ,buy ,america requirements 7a7 ,notice of waivers ,if the ,secretary of ,transportation determines that it is necessary to waive the application of section #ejaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 based on a finding under section #ejaja7;b7 of that title1 the ,secretary1 at least #aj days before the date on which the waiver takes effect1 shall-- 7#a7 make publicly available1 in an easily identifiable location on the website of the ,department of ,transportation1 a detailed written justification of the waiver determination2 and 7#b7 provide an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the waiver determination4 7b7 ,annual report ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on waivers issued under section #ejaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the fiscal year4 ,d ,airport noise and environmental streamlining #aea4 ,recycling plans for airports ,section #dgajf7;a77#f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting that includes the project before 1 the master plan4 #aeb4 ,pilot program sunset 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgadj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dgadj;a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #dgadj4 7c7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the items relating to sections #dgadj and #dgadj;a2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #dgaci the following3 #dgadj4 ,increasing the energy efficiency of airport power sources4 4 #aec4 ,extension of grant authority for compatible land use planning and projects by ,state and local governments ,section #dgada7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #aed4 ,updating airport noise exposure maps ,section #dgejc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,revised maps 7#a7 ,in general ,an airport operator that submitted a noise exposure map under subsection 7a7 shall submit a revised map to the ,secretary if1 in an area surrounding an airport1 a change in the operation of the airport would establish a substantial new noncompatible use1 or would significantly reduce noise over existing noncompatible uses1 that is not reflected in either the existing conditions map or forecast map currently on file with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,timing ,a submission under paragraph 7#a7 shall be required only if the relevant change in the operation of the airport occurs during-- 7,a7 the forecast period of the applicable noise exposure map submitted by an airport operator under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 the implementation period of the airport operator's noise compatibility program4 4 #aee4 ,stage #c aircraft study 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of the potential benefits1 costs1 and other impacts that would result from a phaseout of covered stage #c aircraft4 7b7 ,contents ,the review shall include-- 7#a7 a determination of the number1 types1 frequency of operations1 and owners and operators of covered stage #c aircraft2 7#b7 an analysis of the potential benefits1 costs1 and other impacts to air carriers1 general aviation operators1 airports1 communities surrounding airports1 and the general public associated with phasing out or reducing the operations of covered stage #c aircraft1 assuming such a phaseout or reduction is put into effect over a reasonable period of time2 7#c7 a determination of lessons learned from the phaseout of stage #b aircraft that might be applicable to a phaseout or reduction in the operations of covered stage #c aircraft1 including comparisons between the benefits1 costs1 and other impacts associated with the phaseout of stage #b aircraft and the potential benefits1 costs1 and other impacts determined under paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 a determination of the costs and logistical challenges associated with recertifying stage #c aircraft capable of meeting stage #d noise levels2 and 7#e7 a determination of stakeholder views on the feasibility and desirability of phasing out covered stage #c aircraft1 including the views of-- 7,a7 air carriers2 7,b7 airports2 7,c7 communities surrounding airports2 7,d7 aircraft and avionics manufacturers2 7,e7 operators of covered stage #c aircraft other than air carriers2 and 7,f7 such other stakeholders and aviation experts as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review4 7d7 ,covered stage #c aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered stage #c aircraft means an aircraft weighing more than #ge1jjj pounds that is not capable of meeting the stage #d noise levels in part #cf of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #aef4 ,addressing community noise concerns ,when proposing a new area navigation departure procedure1 or amending an existing procedure that would direct aircraft between the surface and #f1jjj feet above ground level over noise sensitive areas1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the feasibility of dispersal headings or other lateral track variations to address community noise concerns1 if-- 7#a7 the affected airport operator1 in consultation with the affected community1 submits a request to the ,administrator for such a consideration2 7#b7 the airport operator's request would not1 in the judgment of the ,administrator1 conflict with the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace system2 and 7#c7 the effect of a modified departure procedure would not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas1 as determined by the ,administrator4 #aeg4 ,study on potential health impacts of overflight noise 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into an agreement with an eligible institution of higher education to conduct a study on the health impacts of noise from aircraft flights on residents exposed to a range of noise levels from such flights4 7b7 ,scope of study ,the study shall-- 7#a7 include an examination of the incremental health impacts attributable to noise exposure that result from aircraft flights1 including sleep disturbance and elevated blood pressure2 7#b7 be focused on residents in the metropolitan area of-- 7,a7 ,boston2 7,b7 ,chicago2 7,c7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,d7 ,new ,york2 7,e7 the ,northern ,california ,metroplex2 7,f7 ,phoenix2 7,g7 the ,southern ,california ,metroplex2 or 7,h7 such other area as may be identified by the ,administrator2 7#c7 consider1 in particular1 the incremental health impacts on residents living partly or wholly underneath flight paths most frequently used by aircraft flying at an altitude lower than #aj1jjj feet1 including during takeoff or landing2 and 7#d7 include an assessment of the relationship between a perceived increase in aircraft noise1 including as a result of a change in flight paths that increases the visibility of aircraft from a certain location1 and an actual increase in aircraft noise1 particularly in areas with high or variable levels of nonaircraft-related ambient noise4 7c7 ,eligibility ,an institution of higher education is eligible to conduct the study if the institution-- 7#a7 has-- 7,a7 a school of public health that has participated in the ,center of ,excellence for ,aircraft ,noise and ,aviation ,emissions ,mitigation of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 or 7,b7 a center for environmental health that receives funding from the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences2 7#b7 is located in one of the areas identified in subsection 7b72 7#c7 applies to the ,administrator in a timely fashion2 7#d7 demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,administrator that the institution is qualified to conduct the study2 7#e7 agrees to submit to the ,administrator1 not later than #c years after entering into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the results of the study1 including any source materials used2 and 7#f7 meets such other requirements as the ,administrator determines necessary4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the ,administrator receives the results of the study1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the results4 #aeh4 ,environmental mitigation pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall carry out a pilot program involving not more than #f projects at public-use airports in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,grants ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary may make grants to sponsors of public-use airports from funds apportioned under section #dgaag7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,use of funds ,amounts from a grant received by the sponsor of a public-use airport under the program shall be used for environmental mitigation projects that will measurably reduce or mitigate aviation impacts on noise1 air quality1 or water quality at the airport or within #e miles of the airport4 7d7 ,eligibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 an environmental mitigation project approved under this section shall be treated as eligible for assistance under that chapter4 7e7 ,selection criteria ,in selecting from among applicants for participation in the program1 the ,secretary may give priority consideration to projects that-- 7#a7 will achieve the greatest reductions in aircraft noise1 airport emissions1 or airport water quality impacts either on an absolute basis or on a per dollar of funds expended basis2 and 7#b7 will be implemented by an eligible consortium4 7f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the program shall be #ej percent4 7g7 ,maximum amount ,not more than #b1ejj1jjj may be made available by the ,secretary in grants under the program for any single project4 7h7 ,identifying best practices ,the ,secretary may establish and publish information identifying best practices for reducing or mitigating aviation impacts on noise1 air quality1 and water quality at airports or in the vicinity of airports based on the projects carried out under the program4 7i7 ,sunset ,the program shall terminate #e years after the ,secretary makes the first grant under the program4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible consortium ,the term eligible consortium means a consortium that is comprised of #b or more of the following entities3 7,a7 ,businesses incorporated in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,public or private educational or research organizations located in the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,entities of ,state or local governments in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,federal laboratories4 7#b7 ,environmental mitigation project ,the term environmental mitigation project means a project that-- 7,a7 introduces new environmental mitigation techniques or technologies that have been proven in laboratory demonstrations2 7,b7 proposes methods for efficient adaptation or integration of new concepts into airport operations2 and 7,c7 will demonstrate whether new techniques or technologies for environmental mitigation are-- 7i7 practical to implement at or near multiple public-use airports2 and 7ii7 capable of reducing noise1 airport emissions1 or water quality impacts in measurably significant amounts4 #aei4 ,aircraft noise exposure 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a review of the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the review4 7#b7 ,preliminary recommendations ,the report shall contain such preliminary recommendations as the ,administrator determines appropriate for revising the land use compatibility guidelines in part #aej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 based on the results of the review and in coordination with other agencies4 #afj4 ,community involvement in ,,faa ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes 7a7 ,community involvement policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete a review of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's community involvement practices for ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system 7,next,gen7 projects located in metroplexes identified by the ,administration4 ,the review shall include1 at a minimum1 a determination of how and when to engage airports and communities in performance-based navigation proposals4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after completion of the review1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 how the ,administration will improve community involvement practices for ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes2 7#b7 how and when the ,administration will engage airports and communities in performance-based navigation proposals2 and 7#c7 lessons learned from ,next,gen projects and pilot programs and how those lessons learned are being integrated into community involvement practices for future ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes4 #afa4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property 7a7 ,federal agency requirements ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall work with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies to ensure that designations of critical habitat1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecb71 on or near airport property do not-- 7#a7 result in conflicting statutory1 regulatory1 or ,federal grant assurance requirements for airports or aircraft operators2 7#b7 interfere with the safe operation of aircraft2 or 7#c7 occur on airport-owned lands that have become attractive habitat for a threatened or endangered species because such lands-- 7,a7 have been prepared for future development2 7,b7 have been designated as noise buffer land2 or 7,c7 are held by the airport to prevent encroachment of uses that are incompatible with airport operations4 7b7 ,state requirements ,in a ,state where a ,state agency is authorized to designate land on or near airport property for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species in the ,state1 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall work with the ,state in the same manner as the ,secretary works with the heads of ,federal agencies under subsection 7a74 #afb4 ,clarification of reimbursable allowed costs of ,,faa memoranda of agreement ,section #dgejd7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 to an airport operator of a congested airport 7as defined in section #dgage7 and a unit of local government referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to carry out a project to mitigate noise1 if the project-- 7i7 consists of-- 7,i7 replacement windows1 doors1 and the installation of through-the-wall air-conditioning units2 or 7,,ii7 a contribution of the equivalent costs to be used for reconstruction1 if reconstruction is the preferred local solution2 7ii7 is located at a school near the airport2 and 7iii7 is included in a memorandum of agreement entered into before ,september #cj1 #bjjb1 even if the airport has not met the requirements of part #aej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and only if the financial limitations of the memorandum are applied4 4 ,,ii ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation #bja4 ,purposes ,it is declared to be the purpose of ,congress in this title to transfer operation of air traffic services currently provided by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity to provide for the more efficient operation and improvement of air traffic services4 ,a ,establishment of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider #baa4 ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,xi ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation ,chapter,sec4 #ija4;,general ,provisions#ijaja #ijc4;,establishment of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider2 ,transfer of ,air ,traffic ,services#ijcja #ije4,regulation of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider#ijeja #ijg4;,general ,rights of ,access to ,airspace1 ,airports1 and ,air ,traffic ,services ,vital for ,ensuring ,safe ,operations for ,all ,users#ijgja #iji4;,continuity of ,air ,traffic ,services to ,department of ,defense and ,other ,public ,agencies#ijija #iaa4;,employee ,management#iaaja #iac4,other ,matters#iacja #iae4;,congressional ,oversight of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider#iaeja #ija ,general ,provisions ,sec4 #ijaja4 ,definitions4 #ijaja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,in this subtitle1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,air traffic services ,the term air traffic services means services-- 7,a7 used for the monitoring1 directing1 control1 and guidance of aircraft or flows of aircraft and for the safe conduct of flight1 including communications1 navigation1 and surveillance services and provision of aeronautical information2 and 7,b7 provided directly1 or contracted for1 by the ,,faa before the date of transfer4 7#c7 ,air traffic services user ,the term air traffic services user means any individual or entity using air traffic services provided by the ,corporation within ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,board of ,directors of the ,corporation4 7#e7 ,,ceo ,the term ,,ceo means the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation4 7#f7 ,charge2 fee ,the terms charge and fee mean any rate1 charge1 fee1 or other service charge for the use of air traffic services4 7#g7 ,corporation ,the term ,corporation means the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation established under this subtitle4 7#h7 ,date of transfer ,the term date of transfer means the date on which the ,corporation assumes operational control of air traffic services from the ,,faa pursuant to this subtitle1 which shall be ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7#i7 ,director ,the term ,director means a ,director of the ,board4 7#aj7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#aa7 ,interim ,,ceo ,the term ,interim ,,ceo means the ,interim ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation4 7#ab7 ,regional air carrier ,the term regional air carrier means an air carrier operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that-- 7,a7 exclusively or primarily operates aircraft with a seating capacity of #gf seats or fewer2 and 7,b7 is not majority owned or controlled by any other air carrier or air carrier holding company4 7#ac7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,applicability of other definitions ,except with respect to the terms specifically defined in this subtitle1 the definitions contained in section #djajb7;a7 shall apply to the terms used in this subtitle4 #ijc ,establishment of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider2 ,transfer of ,air ,traffic ,services ,sec4 #ijcja4 ,establishment of ,corporation4 #ijcjb4 ,transfer of air traffic services4 #ijcjc4 ,role of ,secretary in transferring air traffic services to ,corporation4 #ijcjd4 ,status and applicable laws4 #ijcje4 ,nomination ,panels for ,board4 #ijcjf4 ,board of ,directors4 #ijcjg4 ,fiduciary duties and qualifications of ,directors4 #ijcjh4 ,bylaws and duties4 #ijcji4 ,committees of ,board2 independent auditors4 #ijcaj4 ,advisory ,board4 #ijcaa4 ,officers and their responsibilities4 #ijcab4 ,authority of ,corporation4 #ijcac4 ,charges and fees for air traffic services4 #ijcad4 ,preemption of authority over air traffic services4 #ijcae4 ,actions by and against ,corporation4 #ijcaf4 ,transfer of ,federal personnel to ,corporation4 #ijcag4 ,transfer of facilities to ,corporation4 #ijcah4 ,approval of transferred air navigation facilities and other equipment4 #ijcai4 ,use of spectrum systems and data4 #ijcbj4 ,transition plan4 #ijcja4 ,establishment of ,corporation 7a7 ,federal charter ,there is established a federally chartered1 not-for-profit corporation to be known as the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation1 which shall be incorporated in a ,state of its choosing4 7b7 ,corporation name 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may conduct its business and affairs1 and otherwise hold itself out1 as the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation in any jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,exclusive right ,the ,corporation shall have the exclusive right to use the name ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation4 7#c7 ,alternative name ,the ,corporation may do business under a name other than the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation at its choosing4 #ijcjb4 ,transfer of air traffic services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall transfer operational control over air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace and international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states to the ,corporation on the date of transfer in a systematic and orderly manner that ensures continuity of safe air traffic services4 7b7 ,management and operation of air traffic services ,subject to section #ijeja1 including the performance-based regulations and minimum safety standards prescribed under that section1 the ,corporation may establish and carry out plans for the management and operation of air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace and international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,entities authorized ,to provide air traffic services after date of transfer ,after the date of transfer1 no entity1 other than the ,corporation1 is authorized or permitted to provide air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states1 except for-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense1 as authorized by chapter #iji2 7#b7 entities to which the ,united ,states has delegated certain air traffic services responsibilities2 7#c7 entities with which the ,corporation has contracted for the provision of air traffic services2 and 7#d7 entities authorized to operate an unmanned aircraft traffic management system or service pursuant to section #deejf or #deejg4 #ijcjc4 ,role of ,secretary in transferring air traffic services to ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,as appropriate1 and except as otherwise provided1 the ,secretary shall manage and execute the transfer of operational control over air traffic services pursuant to section #ijcjb7;a7 and any related transition processes and procedures4 7b7 ,nondelegation ,except as otherwise provided1 the ,secretary may not delegate any of the authority or requirements under this subtitle to the ,administrator4 #ijcjd4 ,status and applicable laws 7a7 ,non-,federal entity ,the ,corporation is not a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 and is not subject to title #ca4 7b7 ,liability ,the ,united ,states ,government shall not be liable for the actions or inactions of the ,corporation4 7c7 ,not-,for-,profit corporation ,the ,corporation shall maintain its status as a not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7d7 ,no ,federal guarantee ,any debt assumed by the ,corporation shall not have an implied or explicit ,federal guarantee4 #ijcje4 ,nomination ,panels for ,board 7a7 ,in general ,the ,nomination ,panels described in subsection 7b7 shall be responsible for nominating individuals to serve as ,directors pursuant to section #ijcjf4 7b7 ,nomination ,panels ,the ,nomination ,panels shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,passenger ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel ,a ,passenger ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel composed of passenger air carrier representatives1 with each air carrier with more than #cj1jjj1jjj annual passenger enplanements designating #a representative to the ,panel4 7#b7 ,cargo ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel ,a ,cargo ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel composed of cargo air carrier representatives1 with each all-cargo air carrier with more than #a1jjj1jjj total annual enplaned cargo revenue tons designating #a representative to the ,panel4 7#c7 ,regional ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel ,a ,regional ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel composed of regional air carrier representatives1 with each of the #c largest regional air carriers1 as measured by annual passenger enplanements1 designating #a representative to the ,panel4 7#d7 ,general ,aviation ,nomination ,panel ,a ,general ,aviation ,nomination ,panel composed of #f representatives designated by the principal organization representing noncommercial owners and recreational operators of general aviation aircraft4 7#e7 ,business ,aviation ,nomination ,panel ,a ,business ,aviation ,nomination ,panel composed of-- 7,a7 #b representatives designated by the principal organization representing owners1 operators1 and users of general aviation aircraft used exclusively in furtherance of business enterprises2 7,b7 #b representatives designated by the principal organization representing aviation-related businesses1 including fixed-base operators2 and 7,c7 #b representatives designated by the principal organization representing aerospace manufacturers of general aviation aircraft and equipment4 7#f7 ,air ,traffic ,controller ,nomination ,panel ,an ,air ,traffic ,controller ,nomination ,panel composed of #f representatives designated by the largest organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,corporation4 7#g7 ,airport ,nomination ,panel ,an ,airport ,nomination ,panel composed of-- 7,a7 #c representatives designated by the principal organization representing commercial service airports2 and 7,b7 #c representatives designated by the principal organization representing airport executives4 7#h7 ,commercial ,pilot ,nomination ,panel ,a ,commercial ,pilot ,nomination ,panel composed of commercial pilot representatives1 with each organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air carrier pilots with more than #e1jjj members designating #a member to the ,panel4 7c7 ,determination of entities 7#a7 ,before date of transfer ,before the date of transfer1 and not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall determine the entities referred to in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,after date of transfer ,on and after the date of transfer1 the ,board shall determine the entities referred to in subsection 7b71 in accordance with the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7#c7 ,statistics ,in determining annual statistics for purposes of this subsection1 the ,secretary and the ,board shall utilize data published by the ,department of ,transportation for the most recent calendar year4 7#d7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,single designation ,no entity determined under this subsection may designate a representative to more than #a ,nomination ,panel4 7,b7 ,carriers owned or controlled by same holding company ,if #b or more air carriers determined under this subsection are owned or controlled by the same holding company1 only #a of those air carriers may designate a representative to a ,nomination ,panel4 7d7 ,terms ,an individual on a ,nomination ,panel shall serve at the pleasure of the entity that the individual is representing4 7e7 ,qualifications ,only an individual who is a citizen of the ,united ,states may be designated to a ,nomination ,panel4 7f7 ,prohibitions ,an individual may not serve on a ,nomination ,panel if the individual is-- 7#a7 an officer or employee of the ,corporation2 7#b7 a ,member of ,congress or an elected official serving in a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government2 or 7#c7 an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government or any ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government4 7g7 ,largest organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,corporation defined ,before the date of transfer1 in this section1 the term largest organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,corporation means the largest organization engaged in collective bargaining on behalf of air traffic controllers employed by the ,,faa4 #ijcjf4 ,board of ,directors 7a7 ,authority ,the powers of the ,corporation shall be vested in a ,board of ,directors that governs the ,corporation4 7b7 ,composition of ,board ,the ,board shall be composed of the following ,directors3 7#a7 ,the ,,ceo4 7#b7 #b ,directors appointed by the ,secretary4 7#c7 #a ,director nominated by the ,passenger ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel4 7#d7 #a ,director nominated by the ,cargo ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel4 7#e7 #a ,director nominated by the ,regional ,air ,carrier ,nomination ,panel4 7#f7 #a ,director nominated by the ,general ,aviation ,nomination ,panel4 7#g7 #a ,director nominated by the ,business ,aviation ,nomination ,panel4 7#h7 #a ,director nominated by the ,air ,traffic ,controller ,nomination ,panel4 7#i7 #a ,director nominated by the ,airport ,nomination ,panel4 7#aj7 #a ,director nominated by the ,commercial ,pilot ,nomination ,panel4 7#aa7 #b ,directors nominated and selected by the other ,directors4 7c7 ,nominations and appointments 7#a7 ,prior to date of transfer 7,a7 ,submission of nomination lists ,before the date of transfer1 and not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 each ,nomination ,panel shall submit to the ,secretary a list1 chosen by consensus1 of #d individuals nominated to be ,directors4 7,b7 ,appointment and selection ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the last nomination list is submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 appoint #b individuals to be ,directors under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7ii7 select1 pursuant to subsection 7b71 the appropriate number of individuals to be ,directors from each nomination list4 7,c7 ,resubmission ,a ,nomination ,panel shall resubmit a list submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 not later than #ae days after notification by the ,secretary of the need to resubmit the list1 if the ,secretary determines that an individual on the list is-- 7i7 not qualified to serve as a ,director under section #ijcjg2 or 7ii7 otherwise not fit to serve as a ,director4 7,d7 ,at-large ,directors ,not later than #cj days after the ,secretary appoints and selects the ,directors pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,board shall nominate and select the additional ,directors under subsection 7b77#aa7 by a two-thirds vote4 7#b7 ,after date of transfer 7,a7 ,nomination ,as appropriate1 a ,nomination ,panel shall submit to the ,board a list1 chosen by consensus1 of #d individuals nominated to be ,directors4 7,b7 ,selection ,the ,board shall select1 pursuant to subsection 7b71 the appropriate number of individuals to be ,directors from a list submitted by a ,nomination ,panel4 7,c7 ,resubmission ,a ,nomination ,panel shall resubmit a list submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 not later than #ae days after notification by the ,board of the need to resubmit the list1 if the ,board determines that more than #a individual on the list is-- 7i7 not qualified to serve as a ,director under section #ijcjg2 or 7ii7 otherwise not fit to serve as a ,director4 7,d7 ,at-large ,directors ,the ,board shall nominate and select ,directors under subsection 7b77#aa7 in accordance with the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7,e7 ,appointed ,directors ,none of the ,directors appointed by the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#b7 shall be subject to approval by the ,board4 7d7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,board shall-- 7#a7 be selected from among the ,directors 7other than the ,,ceo7 by a majority vote of the ,directors2 and 7#b7 subject to subsection 7e71 serve until replaced by a majority vote of the ,directors4 7e7 ,terms 7#a7 ,initial terms ,the term of each ,director appointed1 or nominated and selected1 before the date of transfer 7other than the ,,ceo7 shall expire on the date that is #b years after the date of transfer4 7#b7 ,subsequent terms ,the term of each ,director appointed1 or nominated and selected1 on or after the date of transfer 7other than the ,,ceo7 shall be #d years1 except as provided by paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,staggering ,the ,board shall stagger the duration of the terms of the initial ,directors appointed1 or nominated and selected1 after the date of transfer to promote the stability of the ,board4 7#d7 ,term limit ,except as provided by subsection 7f77#c71 a ,director may not serve on the ,board for more than #h years4 7f7 ,vacancies 7#a7 ,before date of transfer ,before the date of transfer1 a vacancy on the ,board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment or selection was made4 7#b7 ,after date of transfer ,after the date of transfer1 a vacancy on the ,board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made 7in the case of ,directors appointed under subsection 7b77#b77 or in the manner described under subsection 7c77#b7 7in the case of ,directors nominated by ,nomination ,panels or the ,board74 7#c7 ,service until successor takes office ,a ,director may serve after the expiration of the ,director's term until a successor has been appointed or nominated and selected4 7g7 ,meetings and quorum 7#a7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson 7or as otherwise provided in the bylaws7 and1 at a minimum1 on a quarterly basis4 7,b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,board shall hold its initial meeting4 7,c7 ,in-person meeting ,at least #a meeting of the ,board each year shall be conducted in person4 7#b7 ,quorum ,a quorum of the ,board1 consisting of a majority of the ,directors then in office1 shall be required to conduct any business of the ,board4 7#c7 ,approval of ,board actions ,except as otherwise provided1 the threshold for approving ,board actions shall be as set forth in the bylaws4 7h7 ,removal of ,directors ,a ,director may be removed in accordance with section #ijcjg7;c7 and the bylaws of the ,corporation4 #ijcjg4 ,fiduciary duties and qualifications of ,directors 7a7 ,fiduciary duties ,the fiduciary duties of a ,director shall be solely and exclusively to the ,corporation4 7b7 ,qualifications 7#a7 ,in general ,only a citizen of the ,united ,states may be appointed or nominated as a ,director4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,an individual may not serve as a ,director if the individual-- 7,a7 is an officer1 agent1 or employee of the ,corporation 7other than the ,,ceo72 7,b7 is1 or has been within the preceding #b years1 a ,member of ,congress2 7,c7 is an elected official serving in a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government2 7,d7 is an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government or any ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government2 7,e7 is a director1 officer1 trustee1 agent1 or employee of-- 7i7 a bargaining agent that represents employees of the ,corporation2 7ii7 an entity that has a material interest as a supplier1 client1 or user of the ,corporation's services2 or 7iii7 any of the entities determined under section #ijcje7;c72 7,f7 receives any form of compensation or material benefit from an entity that has a material interest as a supplier1 client1 or user of the ,corporation's services1 excluding compensation from a defined benefit plan resulting from the individual's past employment2 or 7,g7 has or holds any other fiduciary duty1 legal obligation1 office1 employed position1 or material interest that would prevent the individual from satisfying the requirements of subsection 7a7 under the applicable laws of the ,state in which the ,corporation is incorporated4 7#c7 ,exception ,subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply to an individual solely because the individual is an elected member of a school board or is employed by an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7c7 ,breach of fiduciary duty to ,corporation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall remove any ,director who breaches a fiduciary duty to the ,corporation-- 7,a7 pursuant to procedures to be established in the bylaws of the ,corporation2 and 7,b7 not later than #cj days after determining that a breach has occurred4 7#b7 ,limited private right of action ,the ,corporation shall have the exclusive right to seek injunctive or monetary relief 7or both7 against a ,director or former ,director for a breach of a fiduciary duty to the ,corporation4 7d7 ,prohibition on indemnification and certain insurance ,notwithstanding section #ijcab or any other provision of law1 the ,corporation shall neither indemnify nor procure insurance to indemnify any ,director for liability relating to a breach of a fiduciary duty to the ,corporation4 #ijcjh4 ,bylaws and duties 7a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall adopt and amend the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,bylaws ,the bylaws of the ,corporation shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the duties and responsibilities of the ,board 7including those described in subsection 7c771 officers1 ,advisory ,board1 and committees of the ,corporation2 and 7#b7 the operational procedures of the ,corporation4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities of ,board ,the ,board shall be responsible for actions of the ,corporation1 including-- 7#a7 adoption of an annual budget2 7#b7 approval of a strategic plan1 including updates thereto1 and other plans supporting the strategy laid out in the strategic plan2 7#c7 adoption of an annual action plan2 7#d7 authorization of any form or instrument of indebtedness1 including loans and bond issues2 7#e7 assessment1 modification1 and collection of charges and fees for air traffic services in accordance with the standards described in section #ijcac2 7#f7 hiring and supervision of the ,,ceo2 7#g7 establishment and maintenance of an appropriately funded reserve fund2 7#h7 adoption of a code of conduct and code of ethics for ,directors1 officers1 agents1 and employees of the ,corporation2 7#i7 establishment of a process for ensuring that the fiduciary duties of a ,director are solely and exclusively to the ,corporation2 7#aj7 establishment of a process for the removal of a ,director1 including the removal of a ,director for breach of a fiduciary duty to the ,corporation2 and 7#aa7 adoption of a process for filling vacancies on the ,board4 #ijcji4 ,committees of ,board2 independent auditors 7a7 ,committees of ,board ,the ,board shall establish and maintain a ,safety ,committee1 a ,compensation ,committee1 a ,technology ,committee1 and such other committees as the ,board determines are necessary or appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the ,board effectively4 ,such committees shall be composed solely of ,directors4 7b7 ,independent auditors ,the ,board shall retain independent auditors to conduct annual audits of the ,corporation's financial statements and internal controls4 #ijcaj4 ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be an ,advisory ,board of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board-- 7#a7 shall conduct such activities as the ,board determines appropriate2 7#b7 shall submit to the ,board recommendations for ,directors to be nominated and selected under section #ijcjf7;b77#aa72 and 7#c7 may1 on its own initiative1 study1 report1 and make recommendations to the ,board on matters relating to the ,corporation's provision of air traffic services and associated safety considerations4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,number ,the ,advisory ,board shall consist of not more than #ae individuals1 who are citizens of the ,united ,states1 representing interested entities4 7#b7 ,representatives ,the members of the ,advisory ,board shall include1 at a minimum1 representatives of the following3 7,a7 ,air carriers4 7,b7 ,general aviation4 7,c7 ,business aviation4 7,d7 ,commercial service airports4 7,e7 ,operators and manufacturers of commercial unmanned aircraft systems4 7,f7 ,appropriate labor organizations4 7,g7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,h7 ,small communities1 including at least #a community primarily served by a nonhub airport4 7d7 ,structure2 terms ,the membership and structure of the ,advisory ,board1 including the duration that individuals may serve on the ,advisory ,board1 shall be determined by the ,board in accordance with the bylaws of the ,corporation4 #ijcaa4 ,officers and their responsibilities 7a7 ,chief ,executive ,officer 7#a7 ,hiring 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall have a ,chief ,executive ,officer1 who shall be hired by the ,board to manage the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,,ceo shall be an individual who-- 7i7 is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 satisfies the qualifications to serve as a ,director under section #ijcjg2 and 7iii7 by reason of professional background and experience1 is especially qualified to manage the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,,ceo shall-- 7,a7 be responsible for the management and direction of the ,corporation1 including its officers and employees1 and for the exercise of all powers and responsibilities of the ,corporation2 7,b7 establish ,corporation offices and define the responsibilities and duties of the offices1 with full authority to organize the ,corporation as required2 and 7,c7 designate an officer of the ,corporation who is vested with the authority to act in the capacity of the ,,ceo if the ,,ceo is absent or incapacitated4 7#c7 ,scope of authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,,ceo shall be subject to the policy guidance of the ,board1 report to the ,board1 and serve at the pleasure of the ,board4 7,b7 ,authority of ,board ,the ,board may modify or revoke actions of the ,,ceo pursuant to procedures set forth in the bylaws of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,other officers and employees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,,ceo shall appoint such other officers and employees of the ,corporation as the ,,ceo determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,chief operating officer2 chief financial officer ,an appointment of an individual as chief operating officer or chief financial officer by the ,,ceo shall be subject to the approval of the ,board4 7#c7 ,delegation of functions ,the ,,ceo may delegate to the other officers and employees of the ,corporation any of the functions of the ,corporation4 7#d7 ,compensation ,compensation for the ,,ceo1 chief operating officer1 and chief financial officer shall be set by the ,board4 7c7 ,interim ,,ceo 7#a7 ,hiring ,not later than #fj days after the date of the ,secretary's appointment and selection of ,directors under section #ijcjf7;c77#a77;,b71 the ,board shall hire an ,interim ,chief ,executive ,officer who meets the qualifications specified in subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,authority and term 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,interim ,,ceo shall-- 7i7 exercise the same authority as the ,,ceo1 including serving on the ,board2 7ii7 carry out the same duties as the ,,ceo2 and 7iii7 be subject to the same prohibitions and limitations as the ,,ceo4 7,b7 ,term ,the ,interim ,,ceo shall serve until the ,board hires a ,,ceo4 7#c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to restrict the ability of the ,board to hire the individual serving as the ,interim ,,ceo to be the ,,ceo4 #ijcab4 ,authority of ,corporation 7a7 ,general authority ,except as otherwise provided in this subtitle1 the ,corporation-- 7#a7 shall have perpetual succession in its corporate name unless dissolved by law2 7#b7 may adopt and use a corporate seal2 7#c7 may own1 lease1 use1 improve1 and dispose of such property as the ,corporation considers necessary to carry out the purposes of the ,corporation2 7#d7 may contract with other parties2 7#e7 may sue or be sued2 7#f7 may be held liable under civil and criminal law2 7#g7 may indemnify the ,directors1 including the ,interim ,,ceo or ,,ceo1 and other officers1 agents1 and employees of the ,corporation2 and 7#h7 shall have such other corporate powers as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subtitle and of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,business activities ,the ,corporation may only engage in business activities that are-- 7,a7 related to carrying out air traffic services2 or 7,b7 ancillary or incidental to carrying out such services4 7#b7 ,equity shares ,the ,corporation may not issue or sell equity shares in the ,corporation4 #ijcac4 ,charges and fees for air traffic services 7a7 ,assessment and collection of charges and fees ,beginning on the date of transfer1 and subject to this section and section #ijejb1 the ,corporation may assess and collect charges and fees from air traffic services users for air traffic services provided by the ,corporation in ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,board approval of charges and fees ,the ,board shall-- 7#a7 approve a proposal for-- 7,a7 an initial schedule of charges and fees pursuant to subsection 7g72 and 7,b7 any change in the charges or fees2 7#b7 provide air traffic services users and other interested persons notice of a proposal approved under paragraph 7#a7 in a manner and form prescribed by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 submit a proposal approved under paragraph 7#a7 7other than a proposal to decrease a charge or fee7 to the ,secretary #ij days prior to the effective date of the proposal in a manner and form prescribed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,secretarial review 7#a7 ,public comment ,upon receiving a proposal from the ,corporation under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall solicit public comments on the proposal for a #cj-;day period4 7#b7 ,secretarial approval 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the last day of the #cj-;day public comment period1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 approve the proposal upon determining that the proposal complies with the standards in subsection 7d72 or 7ii7 disapprove the proposal upon determining that the proposal does not comply with the standards in subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,effectiveness of proposal ,if the ,secretary does not issue a timely decision pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the proposal shall be deemed approved4 7d7 ,standards ,the ,secretary shall apply the following standards in reviewing a proposal from the ,corporation under subsection 7c73 7#a7 ,the amount or type of charges and fees paid by an air traffic services user may not-- 7,a7 be determinant of the air traffic services provided to the user2 or 7,b7 adversely impact the ability of the user to use or access any part of the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,charges and fees shall be consistent with the document titled ,,icao's ,policies on ,charges for ,airports and ,air ,navigation ,services1 ,ninth ,edition1 #bjab4 7#c7 ,charges and fees may not be discriminatory4 7#d7 ,charges and fees shall be consistent with ,united ,states international obligations4 7#e7 ,certain categories of air traffic services users may be charged on a flat fee basis so long as the charge or fee is otherwise consistent with this subsection4 7#f7 ,charges and fees may not be imposed for air traffic services provided with respect to operations of aircraft that qualify as public aircraft under sections #djajb7;a7 and #djabe4 7#g7 ,charges and fees may not be imposed for air traffic services provided with respect to aircraft operations conducted pursuant to part #ia1 #acc1 #ace1 #acf1 or #acg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#h7 ,charges and fees may not be structured such that air traffic services users have incentives to operate in ways that diminish safety to avoid the charges and fees4 7#i7 ,charges and fees1 based on reasonable and financially sound projections1 may not generate revenues exceeding the ,corporation's current and anticipated financial requirements in relation to the provision of air traffic services4 7e7 ,corporation's financial requirements ,in determining whether a proposal received from the ,corporation under subsection 7b7 would generate revenues in compliance with subsection 7d77#i71 the ,secretary shall consider costs and other liabilities of the ,corporation1 including-- 7#a7 costs incurred before the date of transfer2 7#b7 operations and maintenance costs2 7#c7 management and administrative costs2 7#d7 depreciation costs2 7#e7 interest costs and other expenses related to debt servicing2 7#f7 cash reserves or other requirements needed to maintain credit ratings or comply with debt covenants2 and 7#g7 any tax liability4 7f7 ,payment of charges and fees 7#a7 ,in general ,an air traffic services user shall pay a charge or fee assessed by the ,corporation under subsection 7a7 for services rendered and any interest and penalties assessed under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,late payment or nonpayment ,the ,corporation may assess and collect interest and penalties for late payment or nonpayment of a charge or fee assessed by the ,corporation under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,private right of action ,the ,corporation may file suit in any district court of the ,united ,states having jurisdiction over the parties1 without respect to the amount in controversy and without regard to the citizenship of the parties1 to enforce this subsection not later than #b years after the date on which a claim accrues4 ,a claim accrues1 under this paragraph1 upon the rendering of the relevant air traffic services by the ,corporation4 7g7 ,initial schedule ,notwithstanding subsection 7b77#c71 the ,corporation shall propose an initial schedule of charges and fees at least #ahj days before the date of transfer4 7h7 ,aircraft operation defined ,in this section1 the term aircraft operation means the movement of an aircraft beginning with the take-off of the aircraft and ending with the landing of the aircraft4 #ijcad4 ,preemption of authority over air traffic services 7a7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and a territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,preemption ,a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or political authority of at least #b ,states may not enact or enforce a law1 regulation1 or other provision having the force and effect of law related to air traffic services4 7c7 ,airport owner or operator ,subsection 7b7 may not be construed to limit a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or political authority of at least #b ,states that owns or operates a landing area from carrying out its proprietary powers and rights over the landing area4 #ijcae4 ,actions by and against ,corporation 7a7 ,jurisdiction for legal actions generally 7#a7 ,jurisdiction of ,united ,states district courts ,the ,united ,states district courts shall have original jurisdiction over all actions brought by or against the ,corporation1 except as otherwise provided in this subtitle4 7#b7 ,removal of actions in ,state courts ,any action brought in a ,state court to which the ,corporation is a party shall be removed to the appropriate ,united ,states district court under the provisions of chapter #hi of title #bh4 7b7 ,testimony of ,corporation employees 7#a7 ,in general ,except with the consent of the chief legal officer of the ,corporation1 employees of the ,corporation may not provide expert opinion or expert testimony in civil litigation related to the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the ,corporation may prescribe the circumstances1 if any1 under which employees of the ,corporation may provide expert opinion or expert testimony in civil litigation related to the ,corporation4 #ijcaf4 ,transfer of ,federal personnel to ,corporation 7a7 ,transfer of ,,faa employees to ,corporation 7#a7 ,process ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and representatives of the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 shall commence a process to determine1 consistent with the purposes of this subtitle1 which activities and employees1 or categories of employees1 of the ,,faa shall be transferred to the ,corporation on or before the date of transfer4 7#b7 ,determination2 transfer ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days prior to the date of transfer1 complete the determination of which activities1 employees1 or categories of employees shall be transferred to the ,corporation under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 upon completing the determination1 notify the ,,ceo1 the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 and all affected employees of such determination2 and 7,c7 on or before the date of transfer1 transfer such activities1 employees1 or categories of employees4 7b7 ,subsequent transfer of employees 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,transfers from ,,faa to ,corporation ,during the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and representatives of the certified labor organizations recognized under section #iaaje and labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 may transfer an employee from the ,,faa to the ,corporation if the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and the representatives1 finds that the determination with respect to the employee under subsection 7a7 was inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle4 7,b7 ,transfers from ,corporation to ,,faa ,during the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo and representatives of the certified labor organizations recognized under section #iaaje and labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees1 may transfer an employee from the ,corporation to the ,,faa if the ,secretary1 after the consultation with the ,,ceo and the representatives1 finds that the determination with respect to the employee under subsection 7a7 was inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle4 7#b7 ,reemployment of ,federal employees ,an employee transferred from the ,corporation to the ,,faa under this subsection shall be entitled to the same rights and benefits1 and reemployment1 in the same manner as if covered by section #cehb of title #e notwithstanding section #hcdg7o71 #hgac1 or #hiad of such title4 7#c7 ,election of benefits for employees subject to delayed transfer to ,corporation ,in the case of an employee of the ,,faa transferred to the ,corporation under this subsection1 such employee shall be afforded the opportunity to make the election provided under section #iaajb7;b7 with respect to benefits4 7c7 ,corporation employee benefits ,at least #ahj days before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation shall establish a compensation and benefits program for-- 7#a7 employees hired by the ,corporation after the date of transfer2 and 7#b7 employees that make the election under section #iaajb7;b77#a77;,a77ii74 7d7 ,protections for employees not transferred to ,corporation ,for those employees of the ,,faa directly involved in the operation of air traffic services who are not transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to subsection 7a7 or who transferred back to the ,,faa pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall provide to such employees compensation and benefits consistent with the applicable collective-bargaining agreement that are not less than the level of compensation and benefits provided to such ,,faa employees prior to the date of transfer unless mutually agreed to by the ,,faa and representatives of the certified labor organization4 7e7 ,suitability1 clearances1 and medical qualifications ,all federally issued or federally required credentials1 certificates1 clearances1 medical qualifications1 access rights1 substance testing results1 and any other ,federal permissions or approvals held by any employee of the ,,faa in the operation of air traffic services that are valid and effective on the day prior to the date of transfer shall remain valid and effective after the date of transfer-- 7#a7 unless revoked for cause2 or 7#b7 until equivalent or substantially equivalent credentials1 certificates1 clearances1 medical qualifications1 access rights1 substance testing results1 and any other ,federal permissions or approvals have been issued to the employee on or after the date of transfer4 7f7 ,transition agreements 7#a7 ,bipartite agreement 7,a7 ,meetings ,at least #ahj days before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation shall meet with the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees to resolve employment-related transition matters that affect employees represented by those labor organizations and that are not otherwise covered under this section4 7,b7 ,duty to bargain in good faith ,the ,corporation and the labor organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 7in this subsection referred to as the parties7 shall be subject to the duty to bargain in good faith under chapter #iaa in any meetings pursuant to this paragraph4 7,c7 ,dispute resolution procedures ,if the parties fail to reach an agreement over the initial or subsequent employment-related transition issues not otherwise covered under this section1 the matters shall be subject to the dispute resolution procedures established under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7e7 of section #iaajg4 7#b7 ,tripartite agreement 7,a7 ,meetings ,at least #a year before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation and the ,,faa shall meet with the labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees to resolve transition matters related to the separation of air traffic services from the ,,faa pursuant to this subtitle that affect employees represented by those labor organizations and that are not otherwise covered under this section4 7,b7 ,duty to bargain in good faith ,to the extent applicable1 the ,corporation and the labor organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to the duty to bargain in good faith under chapter #iaa in any meetings pursuant to this paragraph4 7,c7 ,dispute resolution procedures ,if the ,corporation and the certified labor organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 fail to reach an agreement over the initial or subsequent transition issues related to the separation of air traffic services from the ,,faa1 not otherwise covered under this section1 the matters shall be subject to the dispute resolution procedures established under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7e7 of section #iaajg4 #ijcag4 ,transfer of facilities to ,corporation 7a7 ,inventory of ,,faa property and facilities ,at least #a year before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,,ceo1 shall identify the licenses1 patents1 software rights1 and real and personal property1 including air navigation facilities 7as defined in section #djajb7;a77 of the ,united ,states under ,,faa jurisdiction1 that are necessary and appropriate for the ,corporation to carry out the air traffic services transferred to the ,corporation under this subtitle4 7b7 ,transfer of ,federal property 7#a7 ,conveyance of property to ,corporation ,on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall convey1 without charge1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in1 and the use1 possession1 and control of1 properties identified under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,sale of property by ,corporation after date of transfer ,if the ,corporation sells any of the property conveyed to the ,corporation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,corporation shall use the proceeds received from the sale of such property for the acquisition or improvement of air navigation facilities or other capital assets4 7#c7 ,reversionary interest ,any conveyance of real property under this section located at an ,,faa technical facility shall be subject to the condition that all right1 title1 and interest in the real property shall revert to the ,united ,states and be placed under the administrative control of the ,secretary if-- 7,a7 the ,corporation determines the real property is no longer necessary to carry out the air traffic services transferred to the ,corporation under this subtitle2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines the reversion is necessary to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,safety air traffic services equipment in remote locations 7,a7 ,maintenance by ,corporation ,any equipment identified pursuant to subsection 7a7 and conveyed to the ,corporation pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 that is located in a noncontiguous ,state of the ,united ,states and is critical to the safe provision of air traffic services in that ,state may not be sold and shall be maintained and1 as determined necessary by the ,corporation1 upgraded by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,equipment critical to safe provision of air traffic services ,for purposes of this paragraph1 equipment critical to the safe provision of air traffic services includes ,,gps receivers1 data link transceivers1 ,,ads-,b1 multi-function displays1 flight information services1 moving map displays1 terrain databases1 airport lighting1 and mountain pass cameras4 7c7 ,consolidation and realignment of transferred services and facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,at least #ahj days before the date of transfer1 and subject to section #iaajg1 the ,corporation1 in consultation with representatives of labor organizations representing operations and maintenance employees of the air traffic control system1 shall establish a process for the realignment and consolidation of services and facilities to be transferred to the ,corporation from the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,moratorium ,except as otherwise provided1 there shall be a moratorium on any effort by the ,administrator or the ,corporation to consolidate or realign air traffic services or facilities until the process required by paragraph 7#a7 is established4 #ijcah4 ,approval of transferred air navigation facilities and other equipment ,on the date of transfer1 the ,corporation is authorized to operate all air navigation facilities and other equipment conveyed pursuant to section #ijcag without additional approval or certification by the ,secretary4 #ijcai4 ,use of spectrum systems and data ,beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall provide the ,corporation with such access to the spectrum systems used by the ,,faa before the date of transfer to provide air traffic services1 and any successor spectrum systems1 and to the data from such systems1 as is necessary to enable the ,corporation to provide air traffic services under this subtitle4 #ijcbj4 ,transition plan 7a7 ,transition team ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,secretary1 after meeting and conferring with the ,,ceo or ,interim ,,ceo1 shall establish a transition team to develop1 consistent with this subtitle1 a transition plan to be reviewed by the ,secretary and1 if approved1 utilized by the ,department of ,transportation during the period in which air traffic services are transferred from the ,,faa to the ,corporation4 7b7 ,membership ,the transition team shall consist of #ab individuals1 who are citizens of the ,united ,states1 as follows3 7#a7 #e representatives appointed by the ,secretary1 including-- 7,a7 the ,deputy ,administrator of the ,,faa2 7,b7 the ,director of the ,,faa ,mike ,monroney ,aeronautical ,center2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,,faa ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center2 and 7,d7 #b representatives from the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 appointed with the concurrence of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#b7 #a representative appointed by the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e4 7#c7 #a representative appointed by the exclusive bargaining representative for airway transportation systems specialists in the ,air ,traffic ,organization technical operations services certified under section #gaaa of title #e4 7#d7 #e representatives appointed by the ,,ceo4 7c7 ,transition plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the establishment of the transition team1 the transition team shall develop and submit to the ,secretary an executable transition plan4 7#b7 ,contents ,the transition plan shall set forth a plan for the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,,ceo or ,interim ,,ceo1 to-- 7,a7 identify property1 facilities1 equipment1 and obligations1 contractual or otherwise1 related to the provision of air traffic services2 and 7,b7 safely and efficiently transfer ,federal personnel1 property1 facilities1 equipment1 and obligations1 contractual and otherwise1 related to the provision of air traffic services to the ,corporation on or before the date of transfer4 7d7 ,secretarial review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the transition plan1 the ,secretary shall review and1 if appropriate1 approve the plan4 7#b7 ,disapproval ,if the ,secretary does not approve a submitted transition plan1 the transition team shall revise the plan and resubmit it to the ,secretary not later than #cj days after receiving notice of the disapproval by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,termination ,the transition team shall terminate upon approval of a transition plan by the ,secretary4 #ije ,regulation of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider ,sec4 #ijeja4 ,safety oversight and regulation of ,corporation4 #ijejb4 ,resolution of disputes concerning air traffic services charges and fees4 #ijejc4 ,international agreements and activities4 #ijejd4 ,availability of safety information4 #ijeje4 ,reporting of safety violations to ,,faa4 #ijejf4 ,insurance requirements4 #ijeja4 ,safety oversight and regulation of ,corporation 7a7 ,performance-,based regulations and minimum safety standards ,after consultation with the ,corporation and the ,,faa's certified bargaining representatives and before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prescribe performance-based regulations and minimum safety standards for the operation of air traffic services by the ,corporation2 7#b7 prescribe performance-based regulations and minimum safety standards for the certification and operation of air navigation facilities 7other than facilities that may be operated without additional approval or certification pursuant to section #ijcah72 and 7#c7 identify policies and other administrative materials of the ,,faa in effect before the date of transfer for providing air traffic services that will apply to the ,corporation4 7b7 ,safety management system 7#a7 ,in general ,the regulations and standards prescribed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include a safety management system for air traffic services provided by the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,foundation ,the safety management system shall be based on the safety management system used by the ,air ,traffic ,organization of the ,,faa before the date of transfer4 7#c7 ,use by ,corporation ,beginning on the date of transfer1 the ,corporation shall use the safety management system1 including any changes thereto1 when assessing and managing risks in all procedures1 processes1 and practices necessary to provide air traffic services4 7#d7 ,,faa oversight ,to the maximum extent practicable1 for at least #b years after the date of transfer1 the ,air ,traffic ,safety ,oversight ,service of the ,,faa shall employ the same oversight processes and procedures in use before the date of transfer4 7c7 ,proposals ,to modify air traffic management procedures1 assignments1 and classifications of airspace 7#a7 ,submission of proposals to ,secretary ,the ,corporation or another interested party may submit to the ,secretary a proposal to modify-- 7,a7 air traffic management procedures1 assignments1 classifications of airspace1 or other actions affecting airspace access that are developed pursuant to the safety management system2 and 7,b7 ,,faa policies and other administrative materials identified under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,review and approval of proposals ,the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include a process for expedited review and approval of a proposal received under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,standard for approval ,the ,secretary shall approve a proposal received under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the proposal complies with the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a7 and is otherwise consistent with the public interest1 including that the proposal would not materially reduce access to a public-use airport4 7#d7 ,approvals and disapprovals 7,a7 ,in general ,during the #de-;day period beginning on the date of receipt of a proposal under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the proposal4 7,b7 ,written explanation ,if the ,secretary disapproves the proposal1 the ,secretary shall provide-- 7i7 a written explanation of the ,secretary's decision1 including-- 7,i7 any instances of inconsistency with the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,,ii7 any other information that formed the basis for the ,secretary's decision2 and 7ii7 a description of any modifications to the proposal that are necessary to obtain approval4 7#e7 ,failure to act ,if the ,secretary fails to act on a proposal received under paragraph 7#a7 during the #de-;day period described in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 the ,corporation or other party making the proposal shall be entitled to a writ of mandamus in a ,federal district court with venue4 7d7 ,judicial review 7#a7 ,in general ,any decision made by the ,secretary to approve or disapprove a proposal received under subsection 7c77#a7 shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to subsections 7a71 7b71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #dfaaj4 7#b7 ,standard of review 7,a7 ,disapprovals ,in the case of a petition filed under section #dfaaj7;a7 to review a decision of the ,secretary that disapproves a proposal received from the ,corporation under subsection 7c77#a71 the court shall1 without deference to the ,secretary's determination1 review de novo the record to determine if the ,secretary's determination is consistent with the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,approvals ,in the case of a petition filed under section #dfaaj7;a7 to review a decision of the ,secretary that approves a proposal received from the ,corporation under subsection 7c77#a71 the court may overturn the approval only upon a finding of clear error or an abuse of discretion4 7e7 ,compilation 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,corporation shall establish and maintain a compilation of the policies and other materials identified under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,corporation shall update the compilation each time a proposal described in subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 is approved4 7#c7 ,publication ,the ,corporation shall make the compilation available to the public4 7f7 ,special rules for proposals affecting certain airspace ,the regulations and standards prescribed under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include procedures 7including advance submission of necessary supporting data1 analysis1 and documentation7 for the ,secretary to evaluate1 at least #ahj days before its submission under subsection 7c77#a71 a proposal for an airspace change that would affect airspace that is-- 7#a7 within an area designated as a ,metroplex by the ,,faa as of ,march #cj1 #bjag2 7#b7 within an area subject to a major1 large-scale airspace redesign project2 or 7#c7 adjacent to or containing special use airspace4 7g7 ,exempted airspace actions ,the requirements of this section shall not apply to-- 7#a7 temporary airspace actions directed by the ,administrator or ,secretary2 7#b7 airspace actions as described in section #ijijd2 or 7#c7 certain emergency circumstances1 as defined by the ,secretary by regulation4 7h7 ,delegation ,notwithstanding section #ijcjc7;b71 and except for the process and procedures required by section #ijgjc7;b71 the ,secretary may delegate safety oversight functions to the ,administrator4 #ijejb4 ,resolution of disputes concerning air traffic services charges and fees 7a7 ,authority ,to request ,secretary's determination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue a determination as to whether a charge or fee assessed by the ,corporation for the use of air traffic services in ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states is correct if a written complaint for such determination is filed with the ,secretary by an air traffic services user not later than #fj days after the air traffic services user receives an assessment or invoice from the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,treatment of interest and penalties ,in this section1 the terms charge and fee include any interest and penalty relating thereto4 7b7 ,procedural regulations ,at least #bgj days before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register final regulations1 policy statements1 or guidelines establishing the procedures for acting upon written complaints filed under subsection 7a77#a7 and requests of the ,corporation pursuant to subsection 7e77#c74 7c7 ,determination of correctness ,in determining under subsection 7a77#a7 whether a charge or fee is correct1 the ,secretary shall determine only if the charge or fee is consistent with approved charges or fees pursuant to section #ijcac4 7d7 ,decisions by ,secretary ,the final regulations1 policy statements1 or guidelines required in subsection 7b7 shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days after an air traffic services user files with the ,secretary a written complaint relating to an assessed or invoiced air traffic services charge or fee1 the ,secretary shall issue a final order determining whether the charge or fee is correct4 7#b7 ,not later than #cj days after such complaint is filed with the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall dismiss the complaint if no significant dispute exists or shall assign the matter to an administrative law judge4 ,thereafter1 the matter shall be handled in accordance with part #cjb of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or as modified by the ,secretary1 to ensure an orderly disposition of the matter within the #ij-;day period referred to in paragraph 7#a7 and any specifically applicable provisions of this section4 7#c7 ,the administrative law judge shall issue a recommended decision not later than #de days after the complaint is assigned or within such shorter period as the ,secretary may specify4 7#d7 ,if the ,secretary1 upon the expiration of #ij days after the filing of the complaint1 has not issued a final order1 the decision of the administrative law judge shall be deemed to be the final order of the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,any party to the dispute may seek review of a final order of the ,secretary under this subsection in the ,circuit ,court of ,appeals for the ,district of ,columbia ,circuit or the court of appeals in the circuit with venue4 7#f7 ,any findings of fact in a final order of the ,secretary under this subsection1 if supported by substantial evidence1 shall be conclusive if challenged in a court pursuant to this subsection4 ,no objection to such a final order may be considered by the court unless objection was urged before an administrative law judge or the ,secretary at a proceeding under this subsection or1 if not so urged1 unless there were reasonable grounds for failure to do so4 7e7 ,payment under protest2 guarantee of air traffic services user access 7#a7 ,payment under protest 7,a7 ,in general ,any charge or fee that is the subject of a complaint that is not dismissed by the ,secretary shall be paid by the complainant air traffic services user to the ,corporation under protest4 7,b7 ,referral or credit ,any amounts paid under this subsection by a complainant air traffic services user to the ,corporation under protest shall be subject to refund or credit to the air traffic services user in accordance with directions in the final order of the ,secretary within #cj days of such order4 7,c7 ,timely repayment ,in order to ensure the timely repayment1 with interest1 of amounts in dispute determined not to be correct by the ,secretary1 the ,corporation shall obtain a letter of credit1 or surety bond1 or other suitable credit facility1 equal to the amount in dispute that is due during the #ij-;day period referred to in subsection 7d77#a71 plus interest1 unless the ,corporation and the air traffic services user agree otherwise4 7,d7 ,deadline ,the letter of credit1 or surety bond1 or other suitable credit facility shall be provided to the ,secretary not later than #bj days after the filing of the complaint and shall remain in effect for #cj days after the issuance of a timely final order by the ,secretary determining whether such charge or fee is correct4 7#b7 ,guarantee of air traffic services user access ,contingent upon an air traffic services user's compliance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 and pending the issuance of a final order by the ,secretary determining the correctness of a charge or fee that is the subject of a complaint filed under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,corporation may not withhold air traffic services as a means of enforcing the charge or fee4 7#c7 ,noncompliance ,prior to the issuance of a final order by the ,secretary determining the correctness of a charge or fee that is the subject of a complaint filed under subsection 7a77#a71 if an air traffic services user does not comply with the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,corporation shall withhold air traffic services from the user if the ,corporation requests and receives approval from the ,secretary to withhold air traffic services4 #ijejc4 ,international agreements and activities 7a7 ,consistency with international obligations and laws of other countries ,the ,corporation shall provide air traffic services under this subtitle in a manner that is consistent with any obligation assumed by the ,united ,states in a treaty1 convention1 or agreement that may be in force between the ,united ,states and a foreign country or foreign countries or between the ,united ,states and an international organization1 and shall take into consideration any applicable laws and requirements of foreign countries4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,corporation may not negotiate on behalf of or otherwise represent the ,united ,states before any foreign government or international organization4 #ijejd4 ,availability of safety information 7a7 ,safety information ,the ,corporation shall make available to air traffic services users and the public-- 7#a7 the same type of safety information made available by the ,,faa before the date of transfer2 7#b7 any additional safety information needed by air traffic services users to operate safely2 and 7#c7 any updates or revisions to the safety information referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,meteorological services2 aeronautical charts ,the ,corporation may provide for the dissemination of available aviation-related meteorological information and aeronautical charts to air traffic services users4 #ijeje4 ,reporting of safety violations to ,,faa 7a7 ,in general ,in a manner1 form1 and process prescribed by the ,administrator1 the ,corporation shall report to the ,administrator complaints or instances of-- 7#a7 noncompliance with or deviations from air traffic control clearances or instructions2 7#b7 noncompliant operations in controlled airspace or special use airspace2 and 7#c7 any other observed activities endangering persons or property in the air or on the ground4 7b7 ,assistance in enforcement actions ,the ,corporation shall provide necessary assistance in any enforcement action taken by the ,administrator resulting from a report of the ,corporation or another person or entity4 7c7 ,statutory construction ,this section may not be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to undertake enforcement actions upon the ,administrator's initiative4 #ijejf4 ,insurance requirements ,the ,corporation shall maintain adequate liability insurance policies and coverages1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including complete indemnification of employees of the ,corporation for acts within the scope of employment4 #ijg ,general ,rights of ,access to ,airspace1 ,airports1 and ,air ,traffic ,services ,vital for ,ensuring ,safe ,operations for ,all ,users ,sec4 #ijgja4 ,access to airspace4 #ijgjb4 ,access to airports4 #ijgjc4 ,contract tower service after date of transfer4 #ijgjd4 ,availability of safety information to general aviation operators4 #ijgje4 ,special rules and appeals process for air traffic management procedures1 assignments1 and classifications of airspace4 #ijgjf4 ,definitions4 #ijgja4 ,access to airspace ,the ,secretary shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure that an air traffic services user is not denied access to airspace or air traffic services on the basis that the user is exempt from charges and fees under section #ijcac4 #ijgjb4 ,access to airports ,in carrying out section #ijeja7;c77#c71 the ,secretary shall determine whether a proposal would materially reduce access to a public-use airport1 including a general aviation or rural airport4 #ijgjc4 ,contract tower service after date of transfer 7a7 ,transfer of contract tower agreements to ,corporation ,in carrying out section #iacjb7;e71 the ,secretary shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure that the ,corporation assumes the contract and other obligations associated with the operation of an air traffic control tower that1 prior to the date of transfer1 was operated under a contract pursuant to section #dgabd4 7b7 ,special rules for proposals relating to operation of contract towers 7#a7 ,in general ,the regulations and standards prescribed under section #ijeja7;a77#a7 shall include procedures for the ,secretary to evaluate1 under section #ijeja7;c71 a proposal for an airspace change1 including an airspace reclassification1 that results from the proposed closure of a tower that is operating under a contract with the ,corporation and that1 prior to the date of transfer1 was operated under a contract with the ,secretary pursuant to section #dgabd4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the procedures required pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the advance submission by the ,corporation of necessary supporting data1 analysis1 and documentation related to-- 7i7 the safety risk management assessment of the proposed contract tower closure2 7ii7 an assessment of the impact of the proposed closure on the operation of the national airspace system2 7iii7 an assessment of the impact of the proposed closure on local communities1 including with respect to air service2 7iv7 an assessment1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as appropriate1 of any impact of the proposed closure on military aviation readiness and training1 homeland security aviation operations1 emergency management and disaster aviation operations1 and law enforcement aviation operations2 and 7v7 any other safety or operational information the ,secretary determines to be necessary to understand the safety impact of the proposed closure2 and 7,b7 a process to receive input from the public1 impacted air traffic services users1 local communities1 and the airport operator of the airport where the contract tower proposed to be closed is located4 #ijgjd4 ,availability of safety information to general aviation operators ,in carrying out section #ijejd1 the ,corporation shall ensure that the safety information referenced in that section is made available to general aviation operators4 #ijgje4 ,special rules and appeals process for air traffic management procedures1 assignments1 and classifications of airspace 7a7 ,in general ,if the ,corporation proposes to modify1 reduce1 decommission1 or eliminate an air traffic service or air navigation facility that would result in the loss of or material reduction in access to a public-use airport or adjacent airspace for any class1 category1 or type of aircraft or aircraft operation1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall designate an officer to issue a notice in the ,federal ,register and establish a docket that includes-- 7#a7 a copy of the ,corporation's proposal2 7#b7 available data on the usage of the affected air traffic service or air navigation facility2 7#c7 an assessment of the designated officer on the effects of the proposal2 and 7#d7 an assessment of the designated officer on any proposed action to mitigate the loss of or material reduction in access to the public-use airport or adjacent airspace4 7b7 ,proceeding ,the designated officer shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposal for a period of at least #fj days4 7c7 ,decision ,not later than #cj days after the last day of the public comment period1 the designated officer shall-- 7#a7 determine whether the proposal is in the public interest1 including whether any material reduction in access to a public-use airport or adjacent airspace has been mitigated to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7#b7 approve or disapprove the proposal on that basis4 7d7 ,relationship to other requirements ,notwithstanding section #ijeja7;c71 a proposal described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be subject to the process established in this section2 and 7#b7 may not be implemented unless approved under this section4 7e7 ,appeals and secretarial review 7#a7 ,written petition for review ,a petition for an appeal of a decision of the designated officer under subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in writing to the ,secretary not later than #cj days after the date of the decision4 7#b7 ,secretarial review ,the ,secretary shall review and make a determination with respect to a timely filed petition under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #cj days after the date of receipt of the petition4 7f7 ,decisional standards ,in making a determination under this section1 neither the ,secretary nor the designated officer may consider any factor not directly germane to-- 7#a7 the safe operation or navigation of an aircraft2 or 7#b7 the sufficiency of mitigation efforts related to a material reduction in access to a public-use airport or adjacent airspace4 7g7 ,judicial review 7#a7 ,in general ,any determination made by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77#b7 shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to subsections 7a71 7b71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #dfaaj4 7#b7 ,standard of review 7,a7 ,disapprovals ,in the case of a petition filed under section #dfaaj7;a7 to review a determination of the ,secretary that disapproves a proposal1 the court shall1 without deference to the ,secretary's determination1 review de novo the record to determine if the ,secretary's determination is in the public interest4 7,b7 ,approvals ,in the case of a petition filed under section #dfaaj7;a7 to review a determination of the ,secretary that approves a proposal1 the court may overturn the approval only upon a finding of clear error or an abuse of discretion4 #ijgjf4 ,definitions ,in this chapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,material reduction ,the term material reduction means1 with respect to access to a public-use airport1 including a general aviation or rural airport1 a materially diminished ability to safely operate or navigate to or from the airport or adjacent airspace during a time of day1 weather condition1 or season of the year4 7#b7 ,rural airport ,the term rural airport means a public-use airport located in a rural area 7as that term is defined in section #ebj of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adij774 #iji ,continuity of ,air ,traffic ,services to ,department of ,defense and ,other ,public ,agencies ,sec4 #ijija4 ,continuity of air traffic services provided by ,department of ,defense4 #ijijb4 ,military and other public aircraft exempt from user fees4 #ijijc4 ,air traffic services for ,federal agencies4 #ijijd4 ,emergency powers of ,armed ,forces4 #ijije4 ,adherence to international agreements related to operations of ,armed ,forces4 #ijijf4 ,primacy of ,armed ,forces in times of war4 #ijijg4 ,cooperation with ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies after date of transfer4 #ijija4 ,continuity of air traffic services provided by ,department of ,defense ,after the date of transfer1 the ,department of ,defense1 as directed by the ,president1 is authorized and permitted to provide air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace and international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 #ijijb4 ,military and other public aircraft exempt from user fees ,the ,corporation may not impose charges or fees for operations of aircraft owned or operated by the ,armed ,forces or other aircraft that qualify as public aircraft under sections #djajb7;a7 and #djabe4 #ijijc4 ,air traffic services for ,federal agencies ,before the date of transfer1 the ,secretary shall establish processes1 requirements1 procedures1 and regulations and take any other measure necessary1 consistent with the purposes of this subtitle1 to ensure that all ,united ,states ,government activities supported by the ,,faa's operation of air traffic services as of the date of transfer receive support from the ,corporation after the date of transfer and on an ongoing basis4 #ijijd4 ,emergency powers of ,armed ,forces ,the requirements of section #ijeja shall not apply to airspace actions necessitated by an exercise of authority under section #djajf4 #ijije4 ,adherence to international agreements related to operations of ,armed ,forces ,in carrying out section #ijejc1 the ,corporation shall ensure that the obligations described in that section include obligations related to operations of the ,armed ,forces4 #ijijf4 ,primacy of ,armed ,forces in times of war ,the ,president may make temporary transfers to the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to section #djajg7;b74 #ijijg4 ,cooperation with ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies after date of transfer ,at least #a year prior to the date of transfer1 the ,corporation1 the ,department of ,transportation1 and each ,federal department or agency supported by the ,,faa's operation of air traffic services1 including the ,armed ,forces1 shall enter into a tripartite agreement to-- 7#a7 ensure cooperation between the ,corporation and the department or agency on the delivery of air traffic services2 7#b7 facilitate the safe provision of air traffic services to the department or agency2 and 7#c7 address how the ,corporation and the department or agency will coordinate and communicate on the day-to-day operations of the national airspace system4 #iaa ,employee ,management ,sec4 #iaaja4 ,definitions4 #iaajb4 ,employee management and benefits election4 #iaajc4 ,labor and employment policy4 #iaajd4 ,bargaining units4 #iaaje4 ,recognition of labor organizations4 #iaajf4 ,collective-bargaining agreements4 #iaajg4 ,collective-bargaining dispute resolution4 #iaajh4 ,potential and pending grievances1 arbitrations1 and settlements4 #iaaji4 ,prohibition on striking and other activities4 #iaaaj4 ,legal action4 #iaaja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means1 as the context requires1 the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,air traffic controller 7,a7 ,in general ,the term air traffic controller means an employee of the ,corporation who1 in an air traffic control facility or flight service station facility-- 7i7 is actively engaged-- 7,i7 in the separation and control of air traffic2 or 7,,ii7 in providing preflight1 inflight1 or airport advisory service to aircraft operators2 or 7ii7 is the immediate supervisor of any employee described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the definition of air traffic controller for purposes of section #hccf7;e7 of chapter #hc of title #e and section #hdab7;e7 of chapter #hd of such title shall mean only employees actively engaged in the separation of air traffic and the immediate supervisors of such employees1 as set forth in section #hcca7cj7 of such title1 and section #hdja7ce7 of such title4 7#c7 ,authority ,the term ,authority means the ,federal ,labor ,relations ,authority1 as described in section #gajd7;a7 of title #e4 7#d7 ,service ,the term ,service means the ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service established by section #bjb of the ,labor ,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #agb74 #iaajb4 ,employee management and benefits election 7a7 ,authority of ,,ceo 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided by law1 the ,,ceo shall classify and fix the compensation and benefits of employees in the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,negotiations ,in developing1 making changes to1 and implementing wages1 hours1 and other terms and conditions of employment1 including when establishing the compensation and benefits program under section #ijcaf7;c71 the ,corporation shall negotiate with exclusive representatives recognized under section #iaaje4 7#c7 ,before date of transfer ,for purposes of paragraph 7#b71 before the date of transfer1 the term exclusive representatives recognized under section #iaaje shall refer to labor organizations recognized under section #gaaa of title #e as exclusive representatives of ,,faa employees4 7b7 ,former ,federal employees 7#a7 ,federal retirement benefits 7,a7 ,election of retirement benefits ,at least #ij days before the date of transfer1 an employee transferring to the ,corporation who will be subject to either the ,civil ,service ,retirement ,system under chapter #hc of title #e 7in this section referred to as ,,csrs7 or the ,federal ,employees ,retirement ,system under chapter #hd of title #e 7in this section referred to as ,,fers7 on the day immediately preceding the date of transfer shall elect either to-- 7i7 retain the employee's coverage under either ,,csrs or ,,fers1 as applicable1 in lieu of coverage by the ,corporation's employee benefits system established under section #ijcaf7;c72 or 7ii7 receive a deferred annuity1 lump-sum benefit1 or any other benefit available to the employee under ,,csrs or ,,fers1 in the same manner that would have been available to the employee if the employee had voluntarily separated from ,federal employment on the day before the date of transfer4 7,b7 ,thrift ,savings ,plan accounts ,an employee who makes the election under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall have the option to transfer the balance in the employee's ,thrift ,savings ,plan account to the plan under the ,corporation's retirement system1 consistent with applicable law and the terms of the ,corporation's plan4 7,c7 ,periodic election ,the ,corporation shall provide for periodic election seasons during which an employee who transferred to the ,corporation on the date of transfer may become eligible for retirement benefits under the ,corporation's employee benefits system established under section #ijcaf7;c7 by making an election under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7,d7 ,continuity of annuitant benefits ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any individual who is receiving an annuity under chapter #hc or chapter #hd of title #e may continue to receive such annuity while employed by the ,corporation4 7,e7 ,high-#c determination ,with respect to any employee who retains ,,csrs or ,,fers coverage pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 such employee's basic pay while with the ,corporation shall be included in any determination of such employee's average pay under section #hcca7d7 or #hdja7c71 as the case may be1 of title #e when calculating the annuity 7if any7 of such employee4 ,for purposes of this section1 an employee's basic pay shall be defined as such employee's total annual salary or wages from the ,corporation1 including any location-based adjustment4 7#b7 ,payments to ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund ,for employees of the ,corporation who elect to retain their coverage under either ,,csrs or ,,fers pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,corporation shall only be required to pay to the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund-- 7,a7 such employee deductions and agency contributions as are required by sections #hccd1 #hdbb1 and #hdbc of title #e2 and 7,b7 such additional amounts1 not to exceed #b percent of the amounts under subparagraph 7,a71 as are determined necessary by the ,office of ,personnel ,management to pay the cost of administering retirement benefits for employees who retire from the ,corporation after the date of transfer under either ,,csrs or ,,fers1 for their survivors1 and for survivors of employees of the ,corporation who die after the date of transfer 7which amounts shall be available to the ,office of ,personnel ,management as provided in section #hcdh7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #e74 7#c7 ,thrift ,savings ,fund ,the ,corporation shall pay to the ,thrift ,savings ,fund such employee and agency contributions as are required by section #hdcb of title #e for employees who elect to retain their coverage under ,,fers pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,health benefits plan election ,any employee of the ,corporation who was subject to the ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits ,program under chapter #hi of title #e 7in this section referred to as ,,fehbp7 on the day immediately preceding the date of transfer shall have the option to receive health benefits from a health benefit plan established by the ,corporation under section #ijcaf7;c7 or to continue coverage under ,,fehbp without interruption4 7#e7 ,payments to ,employees ,health ,benefits ,fund ,for employees of the ,corporation who elect to retain their coverage under ,,fehbp pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 the ,corporation shall pay to the ,employees ,health ,benefits ,fund-- 7,a7 such employee deductions and agency contributions as are required by subsections 7a7 through 7f7 of section #hijf of title #e2 and 7,b7 such amounts as are determined necessary by the ,office of ,personnel ,management under paragraph 7#f7 to reimburse the ,office of ,personnel ,management for contributions under section #hijf7;g77#a7 of title #e4 7#f7 ,reimbursement amounts ,the amounts required to be paid by the ,corporation under paragraph 7#e77;,b7 shall be equal to the amount of ,government contributions for retired employees who retire from the ,corporation after the date of transfer under either ,,csrs or ,,fers1 for survivors of such retired employees1 and for survivors of employees of the ,corporation who die after the date of transfer1 with said amounts prorated to reflect only that portion of the total service of such employees and retired persons that was performed for the ,corporation after the date of transfer4 7#g7 ,additional benefits ,subject to the provisions of this chapter1 any employee of the ,corporation who was subject to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #he 7concerning unemployment compensation7 and chapters #hg 7concerning life insurance71 #hi;,a 7concerning enhanced dental benefits71 and #hi;,b 7concerning enhanced vision benefits7 of title #e shall have the option to continue coverage under such provisions without interruption in lieu of applicable coverage by the ,corporation's employee benefits system established under section #ijcaf7;c74 ,the ,corporation shall withhold from pay1 and shall make contributions1 under the provisions of title #e referred to in this subsection at the same rates applicable to agencies of the ,federal ,government for such employees4 7#h7 ,workers compensation ,officers and employees of the ,corporation shall be covered by1 and shall be considered employees for purposes of1 subchapter ,i of chapter #ha of title #e 7concerning compensation for work injuries74 ,the ,corporation shall make contributions to the ,employees' ,compensation ,fund under the provisions of section #hadg of title #e at the same rates applicable to agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7#i7 ,non-,foreign area ,to the extent consistent with law1 the ,non-,foreign ,area ,retirement ,equity ,assurance ,act of #bjji shall apply to officers and employees of the ,corporation transferred under section #ijcaf4 7#aj7 ,transfer of leave ,sick and annual leave1 credit hours1 and compensatory time of officers and employees of the ,corporation1 whether accrued before or after the date of transfer1 shall be obligations of the ,corporation under the provisions of this chapter4 7#aa7 ,whistleblower protection ,neither the ,corporation1 nor any officer or employee of the ,corporation1 may take any action described in subsection 7b77#h71 7b77#i71 or 7b77#ac71 or the final paragraph of subsection 7b71 of section #bcjb of title #e 7relating to whistleblower protection74 #iaajc4 ,labor and employment policy 7a7 ,application of chapter #ga of title #e ,to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter1 labor-management relations shall be subject to the provisions of chapter #ga of title #e1 provided that the obligation of the ,corporation and an exclusive bargaining representative recognized under section #iaaje to bargain collectively in good faith over conditions of employment shall mean to bargain over the same wages1 hours1 and other terms and conditions of employment as are negotiable under section #h7;d7 of the ,act of ,july #e1 #aice1 as amended 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeh7;d771 and without application of section #gajc7;a77#ad7 of title #e and section #gaag of title #e1 which shall not apply4 7b7 ,applicability ,to the limited extent necessary for the implementation of this chapter1 the ,corporation shall have the rights and obligations of an agency under chapter #ga of title #e4 7c7 ,application of ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act ,the provisions of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 shall apply to the ,corporation and to its officers and employees4 7d7 ,reporting and disclosure ,the provisions of the ,labor-,management ,reporting and ,disclosure ,act of #aiei 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq47 shall be applicable to labor organizations that have or are seeking to attain recognition under section #iaaje1 and to such organizations' officers1 agents1 shop stewards1 other representatives1 and members4 7e7 ,right ,to collectively bargain ,each employee of the ,corporation shall have the right1 freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal1 to form1 join1 and assist a labor organization or to refrain from any such activity1 and each employee shall be protected in the exercise of this right4 ,such right shall include the right to engage in collective bargaining with respect to the same wages1 hours1 and other terms and conditions of employment as are negotiable under section #h7;d7 of the ,act of ,july #e1 #aice1 as amended 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeh7;d774 #iaajd4 ,bargaining units 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #gaab of title #e and subject to the requirements of this chapter1 the ,authority shall decide in each case the unit appropriate for collective bargaining with the ,corporation4 7b7 ,previously certified units ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,authority may not adopt1 certify1 or decide upon bargaining units that include employees in bargaining units previously certified by the ,authority that are smaller in geographic scope than such previously certified bargaining units1 unless the ,authority finds by compelling evidence that such previously certified units would not1 absent modification1 remain units appropriate for collective bargaining with the ,corporation4 7c7 ,other units 7#a7 ,previous certifications ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 or 7b71 the ,authority shall not recognize or certify any bargaining unit different than the bargaining units previously certified by the ,authority prior to the date described in section #iaaje7;g74 7#b7 ,supervisors and management officials ,notwithstanding section #gace7;a77#b7 of title #e1 a bargaining unit may not include1 or be modified to include1 any supervisor or management official1 as those terms are defined in section #gajc7;a7 of title #e4 #iaaje4 ,recognition of labor organizations 7a7 ,application of chapter #ga of title #e ,to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter1 section #gaaa of title #e shall apply to the recognition and certification of labor organizations for the employees of the ,corporation and the ,corporation shall accord exclusive recognition to and bargain collectively with a labor organization when the organization has been selected by a majority of the employees in an appropriate unit as their representative4 7b7 ,recognition of exclusive representative ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 each labor organization that1 immediately before the date of transfer1 was recognized as the exclusive representative for a bargaining unit of employees of the ,agency shall be deemed to be recognized on the date of transfer or thereafter as the exclusive representative for those employees of the ,corporation in the same or similar bargaining unit unless another representative for a bargaining unit of employees is certified pursuant to section #gaaa of title #e and this section4 7c7 ,expiration of term ,every collective-bargaining agreement or arbitration award that applies to an employee of the ,agency and that is in force immediately before the date of transfer continues in force until its term expires4 ,to the extent that the ,corporation assumes the functions and responsibilities that1 prior to the date of transfer1 were conducted by the ,agency1 agreements and supplements 7including any arbitration award1 as applicable7 covering employees of the ,agency that are in effect on the date of transfer shall continue to be recognized by and binding on the ,corporation1 the bargaining representative1 and all covered employees until altered or amended pursuant to law4 ,any agreement1 supplement1 or arbitration award continued by this section is deemed to be an agreement1 supplement1 or arbitration award binding on the ,corporation1 the bargaining representative1 and all covered employees for purposes of this chapter and title #e4 7d7 ,limitation on application ,notwithstanding section #iaajc1 sections #gajf and #gaac of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7e7 ,continuation of bargaining ,if an exclusive representative and the ,agency are engaged in bargaining 7whether concerning a collective-bargaining agreement1 issues related to the transfer of functions and responsibilities from the ,agency to the ,corporation1 or otherwise7 prior to the date of transfer1 such bargaining shall continue between the exclusive representative and the ,corporation1 and the ,corporation shall be bound by any commitments made during bargaining by the ,agency4 7f7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the waiving of hearings by stipulation for the purpose of a consent election in conformity with regulations and rules of decision of the ,authority4 7g7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any provision of title #e1 no bargaining unit or part of a bargaining unit consisting of employees of the ,corporation represented by a labor organization pursuant to subsection 7b7 may be reviewed1 rescinded1 amended1 altered1 or varied1 other than-- 7#a7 to include in the unit any employees who are not represented by a labor organization1 or 7#b7 to merge bargaining units that are represented by the same labor organization1 before the first day of the last #c months of the first collective agreement entered into after the date of transfer that applies to those employees and that has resulted from collective bargaining between such labor organization and the ,corporation4 7h7 ,deduction 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #iaajc1 section #gaae of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7#b7 ,dues ,when a labor organization holds exclusive recognition1 the ,corporation shall deduct the regular and periodic dues1 initiation fees1 and assessments 7not including fines and penalties7 of the organization from the pay of all members of the organization in the unit of recognition if the ,corporation 7or1 before the date of transfer1 the ,agency7 has received from each employee1 on whose account such deductions are made1 a written assignment which shall be irrevocable for a period of not more than #a year4 7#c7 ,continuation ,any agreement described in subsection 7c7 that provides for deduction by the ,agency of the regular and periodic dues1 initiation fees1 and assessments 7not including fines and penalties7 of the labor organization from the pay of its members shall continue in full force and effect and the obligation for such deductions shall be assumed by the ,corporation4 ,no such deduction may be made from the pay of any employee except on the employee's written assignment1 which shall be irrevocable for a period of not more than #a year4 #iaajf4 ,collective-bargaining agreements 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under section #iaaje7;c71 collective-bargaining agreements between the ,corporation and bargaining representatives shall be effective for not less than #b years4 7b7 ,procedures ,collective-bargaining agreements between the ,corporation and bargaining representatives recognized under section #iaaje may include procedures for resolution by the parties of grievances and adverse actions arising under the agreement1 including procedures culminating in binding third-party arbitration1 or the parties may adopt such procedures by mutual agreement in the event of a dispute4 ,such procedures shall be applicable to disputes arising under section #iaaji4 7c7 ,limitation on application ,notwithstanding section #iaajc1 section #gaba7;c7 of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7d7 ,dispute resolution procedures ,the ,corporation and bargaining representatives recognized under section #iaaje may by mutual agreement adopt procedures for the resolution of disputes or impasses arising in the negotiation of a collective-bargaining agreement4 #iaajg4 ,collective-bargaining dispute resolution 7a7 ,resolution of disputes 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 prior to #ij days after the expiration of the term collective-bargaining agreement or #ij days after the parties begin mid-term negotiations1 the ,corporation and the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees of the ,corporation 7in this section referred to collectively as the parties7 do not reach an agreement under sections #gaad7;a77#a71 #gaad7;a77#d71 and #gaad7;b7 of title #e 7as such sections apply to the ,corporation under this chapter71 or section #iaajf7;d7 of this chapter1 the ,corporation and the bargaining representative shall use the mediation services of the ,service to attempt to reach such agreement in accordance with part #adbe of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subtitle74 7#b7 ,mediation period ,the mediation period under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #fj days unless extended by written agreement of the parties4 7b7 ,binding arbitration for term bargaining 7#a7 ,three member private arbitration board ,if the mediation services of the ,service under subsection 7a77#a7 do not lead to the resolution of issues in controversy arising from the negotiation of a term collective-bargaining agreement1 the parties shall submit their issues in controversy to a private arbitration board consisting of #c members4 7#b7 ,appointment of arbitration board 7,a7 ,preparation of list of arbitrators ,the ,director of the ,service shall provide for the appointment of the #c members of an arbitration board by-- 7i7 preparing a list of not fewer than #ae names of arbitrators of nationwide reputation and professional stature with at least #bj years of experience in labor-management arbitration and considerable experience in interest arbitration in major industries2 and 7ii7 providing the list to the parties4 7,b7 ,selection of arbitrators by parties ,not later than #aj days after receiving a list of names under subparagraph 7,a71 the parties shall each select one arbitrator4 ,the arbitrators selected by the parties do not need to be arbitrators whose names appear on the list4 7,c7 ,selection of third arbitrator ,not later than #g days after the date on which the #b arbitrators are selected by the parties under subparagraph 7,b71 the #b arbitrators1 acting jointly1 shall select a third person from the list prepared under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,failure to act ,if either of the parties fails to select a person or if the #b arbitrators are unable to agree on the third person in #g days1 the parties shall make the selection by alternately striking names on the list prepared under subparagraph 7,a71 beginning with the party chosen on a random basis1 until one arbitrator remains4 7#c7 ,framing issues in controversy ,if the parties do not agree on the framing of the issues to be submitted for arbitration1 the arbitration board shall frame the issues4 7#d7 ,hearings ,the arbitration board shall give the parties a full and fair hearing1 including an opportunity to present evidence and witnesses in support of their claims and an opportunity to present their case in person1 by counsel1 or by other representative as they may elect4 7#e7 ,decisions ,the arbitration board shall render its written decision not later than #ij days after the date of its appointment4 ,decisions of the arbitration board shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties4 7#f7 ,evidence ,the arbitration board shall consider and afford the proper weight to all of the evidence presented by the parties4 7#g7 ,costs ,the parties shall share costs of the arbitration equally4 7c7 ,ratification of agreements ,upon reaching a voluntary agreement or at the conclusion of the binding arbitration under subsection 7b71 the final agreement1 except for those matters decided by a private arbitration board1 shall be-- 7#a7 subject to ratification by the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees1 if so requested by the bargaining representative2 and 7#b7 subject to approval by the head of the ,corporation in accordance with section #gaad7;c7 of title #e4 7d7 ,mid-,term bargaining 7#a7 ,preparation of list of arbitrators ,if the mediation services of the ,service under subsection 7a7 do not lead to the resolution of issues in controversy arising from the negotiation of a mid-term collective-bargaining agreement1 the ,director shall provide the parties a list of not fewer than #aj names of arbitrators of nationwide reputation and professional stature with at least #bj years of experience in labor-management arbitration and considerable experience in interest arbitration in major industries4 7#b7 ,selection of arbitrator ,the parties shall alternately strike names on the list1 beginning with the party chosen on a random basis1 until one arbitrator remains4 7#c7 ,decision ,the arbitrator shall hold a hearing1 and not later than #ij days after date of the appointment of the arbitrator1 issue a written decision resolving the issues in controversy4 ,the decision shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties4 7e7 ,enforcement ,to enforce this section1 either party may bring suit in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia1 which shall hear and resolve the enforcement action on an expedited basis4 7f7 ,application ,notwithstanding section #iaajc7;a71 section #gaai of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 #iaajh4 ,potential and pending grievances1 arbitrations1 and settlements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation is deemed to be the employer referred to in any agreement or supplement referred to in section #iaaje7;c7 for the purpose of any arbitration proceeding or arbitration award4 ,any agreement concerning any employee that resolves a potential or filed grievance that is binding on the ,agency shall1 to the extent that the employee becomes an employee of the ,corporation1 become binding on the ,corporation4 7b7 ,existing binding agreements ,any agreement or supplement referred to in section #iaaje7;c7 is binding on-- 7#a7 the ,corporation as if it were the employer referred to in such agreement or supplement2 7#b7 the bargaining representative that is a party to the agreement or supplement2 and 7#c7 the employees of the ,corporation in the bargaining unit with respect to whom that bargaining representative has been certified4 7c7 ,jurisdiction ,subject to section #iaajc1 the ,authority shall retain jurisdiction over all matters arising before the date of transfer in relation to the interpretation and application of any agreement or supplement referred to in section #iaaje7;c71 whether or not such agreement or supplement has expired4 7d7 ,existing grievances or arbitrations ,grievances or arbitrations that were filed or commenced before the date of transfer with respect to any agreement or supplement referred to in section #iaaje7;c7 shall be continued as though the ,corporation were the employer referred to in the agreement or supplement4 7e7 ,proceedings after date of transfer ,where events giving rise to a grievance under any agreement or supplement referred to in section #iaaje7;c7 occurred before the date of transfer but the proceedings had not commenced before that date1 the proceedings may be commenced on or after the date of transfer in accordance with such agreement or supplement as though the ,corporation were the employer referred to in such agreement or supplement4 7f7 ,actions deemed ,to be by ,corporation ,for the purposes of subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 anything done1 or not done1 by the ,agency is deemed to have been done1 or to have not been done1 as the case may be1 by the ,corporation4 7g7 ,exceptions to arbitral awards 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #iaajc1 section #gabb of title #e shall not apply to this chapter4 7#b7 ,actions to vacate ,either party to grievance arbitration under this chapter may file an action pursuant to section #iaaaj7;a7 to enforce the arbitration process or to vacate or enforce an arbitration award4 ,an arbitration award may only be vacated on the grounds1 and pursuant to the standards1 that would be applicable to an action to vacate an arbitration award brought in the ,federal courts under section #cja of the ,labor ,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ahe74 #iaaji4 ,prohibition on striking and other activities 7a7 ,in general ,employees of the ,corporation are prohibited from-- 7#a7 participating in a strike1 work stoppage1 or slowdown against the ,corporation2 or 7#b7 picketing the ,corporation in a labor-management dispute if such picketing interferes with the ,corporation's operations4 7b7 ,termination ,an employee who participates in an activity described in subsection 7a7 shall be terminated from employment with the ,corporation4 #iaaaj4 ,legal action 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with the requirements of section #ijcae1 actions to enforce the arbitration process or vacate or enforce an arbitral award under section #iaajh7;g77#b7 between the ,corporation and a labor organization representing ,corporation employees1 or between any such labor organizations1 may be brought in any district court of the ,united ,states having jurisdiction of the parties1 without respect to the amount in controversy4 7b7 ,authorized acts ,a labor organization recognized under section #iaaje and the ,corporation shall be bound by the authorized acts of their agents4 ,any labor organization may sue or be sued as an entity and on behalf of the employees whom it represents in the courts of the ,united ,states4 ,any money judgment against a labor organization in a district court of the ,united ,states shall be enforceable only against the organization as an entity and against its assets1 and shall not be enforceable against any individual member or his assets4 7c7 ,jurisdiction ,under this subtitle1 for the purposes of actions and proceedings by or against labor organizations in the district courts of the ,united ,states1 district courts shall be deemed to have jurisdiction of a labor organization-- 7#a7 in the district in which such organization maintains its principal offices2 or 7#b7 in any district in which its duly authorized officers or agents are engaged in representing or acting for employee members4 7d7 ,summons or subpoena ,the service of summons1 subpoena1 or other legal process of any court of the ,united ,states upon an officer or agent of a labor organization1 in his capacity as such1 shall constitute service upon the labor organization4 #iac ,other ,matters ,sec4 #iacja4 ,termination of ,government functions4 #iacjb4 ,savings provisions4 #iacja4 ,termination of ,government functions ,except as otherwise provided in this subtitle1 whenever any function vested by law in the ,secretary1 ,administrator1 ,department of ,transportation1 or ,,faa has been transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to this subtitle1 it shall no longer be a function of the ,government4 #iacjb4 ,savings provisions 7a7 ,completed ,administrative ,actions 7#a7 ,in general ,completed administrative actions of the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa shall not be affected by the enactment of this subtitle1 but shall continue in effect according to their terms until amended1 modified1 superseded1 terminated1 set aside1 or revoked in accordance with law4 7#b7 ,completed administrative action defined ,in paragraph 7#a71 the term completed administrative action includes orders1 determinations1 rules1 regulations1 personnel actions1 permits1 agreements1 grants1 contracts1 certificates1 licenses1 registrations1 and privileges4 7b7 ,continued effectiveness of pending actions 7#a7 ,pending actions and proceedings ,the provisions of this subtitle shall not affect any proceedings of the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa pending on the date of transfer1 including-- 7,a7 notices of proposed rulemaking related to activities of the ,,faa1 without regard to whether the activities are transferred to the ,corporation2 and 7,b7 an application for a license1 a permit1 a certificate1 or financial assistance pending on the date of transfer before the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa1 or any officer thereof1 with respect to activities of the ,department or the ,,faa1 without regard to whether the activities are transferred to the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,effect of orders ,orders issued in any proceedings referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall continue in effect until modified1 terminated1 superseded1 or revoked in accordance with law4 ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the discontinuance or modification of any such proceeding under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such proceeding could have been discontinued or modified if this subtitle had not been enacted4 7c7 ,continued effectiveness of administrative and judicial actions ,no causes of action or actions by or against the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa arising from acts or omissions occurring before the date of transfer shall abate by reason of the enactment of this subtitle4 7d7 ,substitution or addition of parties to judicial actions ,except as provided by subsection 7e77#b71 if1 on the date of transfer1 the ,department of ,transportation or the ,,faa1 or any officer thereof in the officer's capacity1 is a party to an action and1 under this subtitle1 the performance of that activity of the ,department1 ,,faa1 or officer is transferred to the ,corporation1 such action shall be continued with the ,,ceo substituted or added as a party4 7e7 ,air traffic services liabilities and obligations 7#a7 ,assumption of obligations ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,corporation shall assume-- 7,a7 all obligations 7tangible and incorporeal1 present1 and executory7 associated with the air traffic services transferred under this subtitle on the date of transfer1 including leases1 permits1 licenses1 contracts1 agreements1 accounts receivable1 and accounts payable2 and 7,b7 all claims and liabilities associated with the air traffic services transferred under this subtitle pending on the date of transfer4 7#b7 ,claims and actions that remain liabilities of ,united ,states 7,a7 ,claims and actions arising in tort ,all claims and actions arising in tort pending on the date of transfer and arising out of the alleged acts or omissions of employees of the ,,faa who transfer to the ,corporation shall remain liabilities of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,contingent liabilities ,all contingent liabilities existing on the date of transfer shall remain with the ,united ,states1 including 7without limitation7 environmental and intellectual property infringement claims4 7,c7 ,other claims and liabilities ,all other claims and liabilities arising out of the alleged acts or omissions of the ,united ,states before the date of transfer 7including those arising under an agreement referred to in section #iaaje7;c77 whose remedy is financial or monetary in nature shall remain liabilities of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,access of ,federal representatives to employees and records ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 before the date of transfer1 the ,corporation has agreed to allow representatives of the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general such access as they may require to employees and records of the ,corporation for all purposes relating to the handling of such claims under this paragraph4 #iae ,congressional ,oversight of ,air ,traffic ,services ,provider ,sec4 #iaeja4 ,inspector ,general reports to ,congress on transition4 #iaejb4 ,state of air traffic services4 #iaejc4 ,submission of annual financial report4 #iaejd4 ,submission of strategic plan4 #iaeje4 ,submission of annual action plan4 #iaeja4 ,inspector ,general reports to ,congress on transition 7a7 ,in general ,before the date of transfer1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit regular reports to ,congress on the progress of the preparation of the ,department of ,transportation and of the ,corporation for the transfer of operational control of air traffic services under this subtitle4 7b7 ,timing ,the reports described in subsection 7a7 shall be submitted1 at a minimum1 on a quarterly basis until the date of transfer4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall expire on the date of transfer4 7d7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation to conduct oversight of the ,department of ,transportation's interactions with the ,corporation after the date of transfer4 #iaejb4 ,state of air traffic services 7a7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of transfer1 and on or before ,march #ca of every second year beginning thereafter-- 7#a7 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the state of air traffic services2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall submit the report to ,congress4 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall include1 as appropriate1 information on-- 7#a7 access to airports and services for all users1 including access with respect to rural areas2 7#b7 charges and fees1 safety1 and areas in which the ,corporation has identified efficiencies in the system1 including staffing and facilities realignment or consolidation2 7#c7 the safe1 fair1 and timely provision of air traffic services by the ,corporation2 7#d7 the sound operation of the ,corporation and the impact of any activities of the ,corporation on ,united ,states airspace2 7#e7 the cooperation and interaction of the ,corporation with the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,,faa1 and other ,federal departments and agencies1 including any agreements between the ,corporation and those departments and agencies2 7#f7 compliance of the ,corporation with ,united ,states obligations under international treaties and agreements2 7#g7 compliance of the ,corporation with ,federal safety1 environmental1 corporate1 and tax laws and regulations2 7#h7 compliance of the ,corporation with ,federal laws related to employees of the ,corporation2 7#i7 follow-up on ,inspector ,general and ,government ,accountability ,office audits1 investigations1 and reports involving the ,corporation1 including any recommendations included in such reports2 7#aj7 compliance of the ,corporation with other ,federal requirements1 including requirements relating to public disclosure1 publication of fees1 annual reporting1 and establishment of the ,advisory ,board and other committees2 7#aa7 actions and activities of the ,,ceo and ,board and their adherence to their duties and responsibilities2 7#ab7 compliance of the ,corporation with requirements related to rural1 remote1 and small community air traffic services2 7#ac7 compliance of the ,corporation with requirements related to claims of incorrect fees and resolution of fee disputes2 7#ad7 compliance of the ,corporation with requirements to report safety violations to the ,,faa1 cooperate with ,,faa investigations1 and assist in ,,faa enforcement actions2 7#ae7 actions in times of emergencies and times of war2 7#af7 progress made by the ,corporation in implementing system modernization efforts and ongoing capital investments1 plans of the ,corporation for next steps in implementing such efforts and investments1 current efficiencies and benefits of previously implemented systems improvements1 and current needs for improvement2 and 7#ag7 such other matters as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 determines appropriate4 #iaejc4 ,submission of annual financial report 7a7 ,annual financial report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of transfer1 and annually thereafter1 the ,corporation shall publish a report on the activities of the ,corporation during the prior year4 7#b7 ,contents2 availability ,the annual report shall contain financial and operational performance information regarding the ,corporation1 as well as information on the compensation 7including bonuses and other financial incentives7 of each ,director1 the ,,ceo1 and officers of the ,corporation1 and shall be made publicly available4 7#c7 ,propriety information ,the ,corporation shall ensure that any propriety information that may be contained in the annual report is not made public4 7b7 ,submission ,each year1 on the date the annual report required pursuant to subsection 7a7 is published-- 7#a7 the ,corporation shall submit the report to the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall submit the report to ,congress4 #iaejd4 ,submission of strategic plan 7a7 ,submission of strategic plan ,not later than #ae days after the initial strategic plan is approved by the ,board pursuant to section #ijcjh7;c7-- 7#a7 the ,corporation shall submit the strategic plan to the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall submit the strategic plan to ,congress4 7b7 ,updates to strategic plan ,not later than #ae days after an update to the strategic plan is approved by the ,board pursuant to section #ijcjh7;c7-- 7#a7 the ,corporation shall submit the updated strategic plan to the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall submit the updated strategic plan to ,congress4 #iaeje4 ,submission of annual action plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall develop an annual report on the goals of the ,corporation for the following year4 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall contain goals for the ,corporation to meet that are specific1 tangible1 and actionable1 in order to expedite improvements to1 and maintain the integrity of1 air traffic services provided by the ,corporation4 7c7 ,submission ,not later than #a year after the date of transfer1 and annually thereafter-- 7#a7 the ,corporation shall submit the report to the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall submit the report to ,congress4 7d7 ,public availability ,the ,corporation shall publish1 and make available to the public1 each report submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,proprietary information ,in carrying out this section1 the ,corporation may take necessary actions to prevent the public disclosure of proprietary information4 4 7b7 ,analysis for title #di ,the analysis for title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,xi4,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation#ijaja 4 ,b ,amendments to ,federal ,aviation ,laws #bba4 ,definitions ,section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#dh7 ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation means the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation established by subtitle ,,xi4 4 #bbb4 ,sunset of ,,faa air traffic entities and officers 7a7 ,air ,traffic ,services ,committee ,section #ajf7p7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,sunset ,the ,committee shall terminate and this paragraph shall cease to be effective beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,sunset of air traffic advisory role ,beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,council shall not develop or submit comments1 recommended modifications1 or dissenting views directly regarding the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation or air traffic services4 4 7b7 ,chief ,operating ,officer ,section #ajf7r7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,sunset ,the position of ,chief ,operating ,officer shall terminate and this subsection shall cease to be effective beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 4 7c7 ,chief ,next,gen ,officer ,section #ajf7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,sunset ,the position of ,chief ,next,gen ,officer shall terminate and this subsection shall cease to be effective beginning on the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 4 #bbc4 ,role of ,administrator ,section #djajc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,administrator2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 prescribe air traffic regulations on the flight of aircraft 7including regulations on safe altitudes7 for-- 7i7 navigating1 protecting1 and identifying aircraft2 7ii7 protecting individuals and property on the ground2 7iii7 using the navigable airspace efficiently2 and 7iv7 preventing collisions between aircraft1 between aircraft and land or water vehicles1 and between aircraft and airborne objects2 and 7,b7 on and after the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 prescribe safety regulations on the flight of aircraft 7including regulations on safe altitudes7 for-- 7i7 navigating1 protecting1 and identifying aircraft2 7ii7 protecting individuals and property on the ground2 7iii7 ensuring equitable access to and use of airspace2 and 7iv7 preventing collisions between aircraft1 between aircraft and land or water vehicles1 and between aircraft and airborne objects4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 #bbd4 ,emergency powers ,section #djajf7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking air traffic2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting and the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation after ,administration2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting and the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation after ,administrator4 #bbe4 ,presidential transfers in time of war ,section #djajg7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,during war ,if war occurs1 the ,president by ,executive order may temporarily transfer to the ,secretary of ,defense a duty1 power1 activity1 or facility of the ,administrator or the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation4 ,in making the transfer1 the ,president may temporarily transfer records1 property1 officers1 and employees of the ,administration or the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation to the ,department of ,defense4 4 #bbf4 ,airway capital investment plan before date of transfer ,section #ddeja7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,administrator2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 for fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj1 a process under which the ,administrator shall continue to comply with the requirements of this section before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a774 4 #bbg4 ,aviation facilities before date of transfer 7a7 ,general authority ,section #ddejb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary of ,transportation may2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,the cost and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the cost2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary2 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#e7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,certification of necessity ,section #ddejb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,except and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 except2 and 7#b7 by striking the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7c7 ,ensuring conformity with plans and policies ,section #ddejb7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration the second1 third1 and fourth places it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 7,b7 by striking by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under section #djajc7;b77#a7 of this title2 and 7,c7 by striking ,congress and inserting ,congress1 the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 by striking that the ,administrator and inserting that the ,secretary4 7d7 ,transfers of instrument landing systems ,section #ddejb7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,an airport may transfer and inserting ,before the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a771 an airport may transfer4 #bbh4 ,judicial review ,section #dfaaj7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or subsection 7l7 or 7s7 of section #aad and inserting subsection 7l7 or 7s7 of section #aad1 or section #ijeja4 #bbi4 ,civil penalties ,section #dfcja7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or section #dgacc and inserting section #dgacc1 or section #ijeja7;b77#c74 ,c ,other ,matters #bda4 ,use of ,federal technical facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall make ,administration technical facilities available to the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation for air traffic control research and development projects4 7b7 ,cooperative agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,to ensure the safe transition of air traffic services1 not later than #ahj days prior to the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act71 the ,administrator shall enter into an agreement with the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation1 for a period of not less than #e years1 concerning services that could be provided at the ,federal ,aviation ,administration technical center1 including the integrated air traffic control laboratories4 7#b7 ,services defined ,in this subsection1 the term services includes-- 7,a7 activities associated with the approval of a safety management system under chapter #ije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act2 and 7,b7 any other activity the ,secretary considers necessary to promote safety in air traffic services1 including verification of the safety functions of new air traffic control technologies4 7c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title1 or the amendments made by this title1 may be construed to limit the safety regulatory authority of the ,department of ,transportation1 including the research and development functions of the ,department4 7d7 ,safety ,before the date of transfer 7as defined by section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act7 all operational testing and integration of air traffic control systems conducted by the ,administration shall continue4 #bdb4 ,ensuring progress on ,next,gen priorities before date of transfer 7a7 ,near-,term ,next,gen priorities ,prior to the date of transfer 7as defined by section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee1 shall prioritize the implementation of the following programs3 7#a7 ,multiple runway operations4 7#b7 ,performance-based navigation4 7#c7 ,surface operations and data sharing4 7#d7 ,data communications4 7b7 ,near-,term ,next,gen performance goals 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee1 shall establish quantifiable near-term ,next,gen performance goals for each of the programs prioritized under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,tracking ,the ,administrator shall track the performance goals in a publicly available and transparent manner4 7#c7 ,measuring benefits ,the ,administrator shall establish the performance goals in a manner that allows ,congress1 stakeholders1 and the public to clearly measure the delivery of ,next,gen benefits between #bjah and #bjbj1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 increasing safety2 7,b7 reducing aviation's impact on the environment2 7,c7 enhancing controller productivity2 and 7,d7 increasing predictability1 airspace capacity1 and efficiency4 7c7 ,next,gen metrics report ,section #ajf7s77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,developing1 as part of the annual report required under paragraph 7#d71 a description of the progress made in meeting the near-term ,next,gen performance goals required pursuant to section #bdb of the #bast ,century ,,airr ,act and delivering near-term ,next,gen benefits4 4 7d7 ,chief ,next,gen officer responsibility for meeting near-,term ,next,gen goals ,section #ajf7s77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in evaluating the performance of the ,chief ,next,gen ,officer1 the ,administrator shall consider the progress made in meeting the near-term ,next,gen performance goals required pursuant to section #bdb of the #bast ,century ,,airr ,act and delivering near-term ,next,gen benefits44 #bdc4 ,severability ,if a provision of this title 7including any amendment made by this title7 or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid1 neither the remainder of this title nor the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall be affected4 #bdd4 ,prohibition on receipt of ,federal funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,corporation established under section #ijcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 may not accept or receive any funds from the uncommitted balance of the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund established under section #iejb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #iejb74 ,,iii ,,faa ,safety ,certification ,reform ,a ,general ,provisions #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee means the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee established under section #cjb4 7#c7 ,systems safety approach ,the term systems safety approach means the application of specialized technical and managerial skills to the systematic1 forward-looking identification and control of hazards throughout the lifecycle of a project1 program1 or activity4 #cjb4 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,committee74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall provide advice to the ,secretary on policy-level issues facing the aviation community that are related to ,,faa certification and safety oversight programs and activities1 including1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,aircraft and flight standards certification processes1 including efforts to streamline those processes4 7#b7 ,implementation and oversight of safety management systems4 7#c7 ,risk-based oversight efforts4 7#d7 ,utilization of delegation and designation authorities4 7#e7 ,regulatory interpretation standardization efforts4 7#f7 ,training programs4 7#g7 ,expediting the rulemaking process and giving priority to rules related to safety4 7c7 ,functions ,the ,advisory ,committee shall carry out the following functions 7as the functions relate to ,,faa certification and safety oversight programs and activities73 7#a7 ,foster industry collaboration in an open and transparent manner4 7#b7 ,consult with1 and ensure participation by-- 7,a7 the private sector1 including representatives of-- 7i7 general aviation2 7ii7 commercial aviation2 7iii7 aviation labor2 7iv7 aviation maintenance2 7v7 aviation1 aerospace1 and avionics manufacturing2 7vi7 unmanned aircraft systems operators and manufacturers2 and 7vii7 the commercial space transportation industry2 7,b7 members of the public2 and 7,c7 other interested parties4 7#c7 ,establish consensus national goals1 strategic objectives1 and priorities for the most efficient1 streamlined1 and cost-effective certification and oversight processes in order to maintain the safety of the aviation system and1 at the same time1 allow the ,,faa to meet future needs and ensure that aviation stakeholders remain competitive in the global marketplace4 7#d7 ,provide policy guidance for the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#e7 ,provide ongoing policy reviews of the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#f7 ,make appropriate legislative1 regulatory1 and guidance recommendations for the air transportation system and the aviation safety regulatory environment4 7#g7 ,establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and industry4 7#h7 ,establish performance metrics and goals for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry to be tracked and reviewed as streamlining and certification reform and regulation standardization efforts progress4 7#i7 ,provide a venue for tracking progress toward national goals and sustaining joint commitments4 7#aj7 ,develop recruiting1 hiring1 training1 and continuing education objectives for ,,faa aviation safety engineers and aviation safety inspectors4 7#aa7 ,provide advice and recommendations to the ,,faa on how to prioritize safety rulemaking projects4 7#ab7 ,improve the development of ,,faa regulations by providing information1 advice1 and recommendations related to aviation issues4 7#ac7 ,facilitate the validation of ,united ,states products abroad4 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator of the ,,faa 7or the ,administrator's designee74 7,b7 ,individuals appointed by the ,secretary to represent the following interests3 7i7 ,aircraft and engine manufacturers4 7ii7 ,avionics and equipment manufacturers4 7iii7 ,labor organizations1 including collective bargaining representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers4 7iv7 ,general aviation operators4 7v7 ,air carriers4 7vi7 ,business aviation operators4 7vii7 ,unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators4 7viii7 ,aviation safety management expertise4 7ix7 ,aviation maintenance4 7#b7 ,nonvoting members 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the members appointed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of nonvoting members appointed by the ,secretary from among individuals representing ,,faa safety oversight program offices4 7,b7 ,duties ,the nonvoting members shall-- 7i7 take part in deliberations of the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7ii7 provide input with respect to any final reports or recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,limitation ,the nonvoting members may not represent any stakeholder interest other than ,,faa safety oversight program offices4 7#c7 ,terms ,each member and nonvoting member of the ,advisory ,committee appointed by the ,secretary shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#d7 ,committee characteristics ,the ,advisory ,committee shall have the following characteristics3 7,a7 ,an executive-level membership1 with members who can represent and enter into commitments for their organizations4 7,b7 ,the ability to obtain necessary information from experts in the aviation and aerospace communities4 7,c7 ,a membership size that enables the ,committee to have substantive discussions and reach consensus on issues in a timely manner4 7,d7 ,appropriate expertise1 including expertise in certification and risked-based safety oversight processes1 operations1 policy1 technology1 labor relations1 training1 and finance4 7#e7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,public ,law #ajd-fe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 may not be construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the appointment of any individual as a member of the ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,chairperson 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among those members of the ,advisory ,committee that are executive-level members of the aviation industry4 7#b7 ,term ,each member appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall serve a term of #a year as ,chairperson4 7f7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,frequency ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at least twice each year at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#b7 ,public attendance ,the meetings of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 7g7 ,special committees 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,advisory ,committee may establish special committees composed of private sector representatives1 members of the public1 labor representatives1 and other interested parties in complying with consultation and participation requirements under this section4 7#b7 ,rulemaking advice ,a special committee established by the ,advisory ,committee may-- 7,a7 provide rulemaking advice and recommendations to the ,administrator with respect to aviation-related issues2 7,b7 afford the ,,faa additional opportunities to obtain firsthand information and insight from those parties that are most affected by existing and proposed regulations2 and 7,c7 expedite the development1 revision1 or elimination of rules without circumventing public rulemaking processes and procedures4 7#c7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to a special committee established by the ,advisory ,committee4 7h7 ,sunset ,the ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the last day of the #f-year period beginning on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 7i7 ,termination of ,air ,traffic ,procedures ,advisory ,committee ,the ,air ,traffic ,procedures ,advisory ,committee established by the ,,faa shall terminate on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 ,b ,aircraft ,certification ,reform #caa4 ,aircraft certification performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee is established under section #cjb1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish performance objectives and apply and track metrics for the ,,faa and the aviation industry relating to aircraft certification in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall carry out this section in collaboration with the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,performance objectives ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and the aviation industry to ensure that1 with respect to aircraft certification1 progress is made toward1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 eliminating certification delays and improving cycle times2 7#b7 increasing accountability for both ,,faa and industry entities2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities2 7#d7 fully implementing risk management principles and a systems safety approach2 7#e7 reducing duplication of effort2 7#f7 increasing transparency2 7#g7 establishing and providing training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to certification oversight2 7#h7 improving the process for approving or accepting certification actions between the ,,faa and bilateral partners2 7#i7 maintaining and improving safety2 7#aj7 streamlining the hiring process for-- 7,a7 qualified systems safety engineers to support ,,faa efforts to implement a systems safety approach2 and 7,b7 qualified systems engineers to guide the engineering of complex systems within the ,,faa2 and 7#aa7 maintaining the leadership of the ,united ,states in international aviation and aerospace4 7d7 ,performance metrics ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall apply and track performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #cjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,measuring progress toward goals ,the ,administrator shall use the metrics applied and tracked under this section to generate data on an ongoing basis and to measure progress toward the achievement of national goals established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the metrics applied and tracked under this section available to the public in a searchable1 sortable1 and downloadable format through the internet website of the ,,faa and other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data is made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 protects proprietary information4 #cab4 ,organization designation authorizations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcf4 ,organization designation authorizations 7a7 ,delegations of functions 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 when overseeing an ,,oda holder1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall-- 7,a7 require1 based on an application submitted by the ,,oda holder and approved by the ,administrator 7or the ,administrator's designee71 a procedures manual that addresses all procedures and limitations regarding the functions to be performed by the ,,oda holder2 7,b7 delegate fully to the ,,oda holder each of the functions to be performed as specified in the procedures manual1 unless the ,administrator determines1 after the date of the delegation and as a result of an inspection or other investigation1 that the public interest and safety of air commerce requires a limitation with respect to #a or more of the functions2 and 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder's delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings4 7#b7 ,duties of ,,oda holders ,an ,,oda holder shall-- 7,a7 perform each function delegated to the ,,oda holder in accordance with the approved procedures manual for the delegation2 7,b7 make the procedures manual available to each member of the appropriate ,,oda unit2 and 7,c7 cooperate fully with oversight activities conducted by the ,administrator in connection with the delegation4 7#c7 ,existing ,,oda holders ,with regard to an ,,oda holder operating under a procedures manual approved by the ,administrator before the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 at the request of the ,,oda holder and in an expeditious manner1 approve revisions to the ,,oda holder's procedures manual2 7,b7 delegate fully to the ,,oda holder each of the functions to be performed as specified in the procedures manual1 unless the ,administrator determines1 after the date of the delegation and as a result of an inspection or other investigation1 that the public interest and safety of air commerce requires a limitation with respect to one or more of the functions2 and 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings4 7b7 ,,oda ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall identify1 within the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety1 a centralized policy office to be known as the ,organization ,designation ,authorization ,office or the ,,oda ,office4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,,oda ,office shall be to oversee and ensure the consistency of the ,,faa's audit functions under the ,,oda program across the ,,faa4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,,oda ,office shall-- 7,a7 improve performance and ensure full utilization of the authorities delegated under the ,,oda program2 7,b7 create a more consistent approach to audit priorities1 procedures1 and training under the ,,oda program2 7,c7 review1 in a timely fashion1 a random sample of limitations on delegated authorities under the ,,oda program to determine if the limitations are appropriate2 7,d7 ensure national consistency in the interpretation and application of the requirements of the ,,oda program1 including any limitations1 and in the performance of the ,,oda program2 and 7,e7 at the request of an ,,oda holder1 review and approve new limitations to ,,oda functions4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,,oda holder ,the term ,,oda holder means an entity authorized to perform functions pursuant to a delegation made by the ,administrator of the ,,faa under section #ddgjb7;d74 7#c7 ,,oda unit ,the term 8,,oda unit0 means a group of #b or more individuals who perform1 under the supervision of an ,,oda holder1 authorized functions under an ,,oda4 7#d7 ,organization ,the term 8organization0 means a firm1 partnership1 corporation1 company1 association1 joint-stock association1 or governmental entity4 7#e7 ,organization ,designation ,authorization2 ,,oda ,the term ,organization ,designation ,authorization or ,,oda means an authorization by the ,,faa under section #ddgjb7;d7 for an organization comprised of #a or more ,,oda units to perform approved functions on behalf of the ,,faa4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcf4 ,organization designation authorizations4 4 #cac4 ,,oda review 7a7 ,establishment of expert review panel 7#a7 ,expert panel ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall convene a multidisciplinary expert review panel 7in this section referred to as the ,panel74 7#b7 ,composition of panel 7,a7 ,appointment of members ,the ,panel shall be composed of not more than #bj members appointed by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the members appointed to the ,panel shall-- 7i7 each have a minimum of #e years of experience in processes and procedures under the ,,oda program2 and 7ii7 represent1 at a minimum1 ,,oda holders1 aviation manufacturers1 safety experts1 and ,,faa labor organizations1 including labor representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers4 7b7 ,survey ,the ,panel shall conduct a survey of ,,oda holders and ,,oda program applicants to document and assess ,,faa certification and oversight activities1 including use of the ,,oda program and the timeliness and efficiency of the certification process4 7c7 ,assessment and recommendations ,the ,panel shall assess and make recommendations concerning-- 7#a7 the ,,faa's processes and procedures under the ,,oda program and whether the processes and procedures function as intended2 7#b7 the best practices of and lessons learned by ,,oda holders and individuals who provide oversight of ,,oda holders2 7#c7 performance incentive policies related to the ,,oda program for ,,faa personnel2 7#d7 training activities related to the ,,oda program for ,,faa personnel and ,,oda holders2 7#e7 the impact1 if any1 that oversight of the ,,oda program has on ,,faa resources and the ,,faa's ability to process applications for certifications outside of the ,,oda program2 and 7#f7 the results of the survey conducted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date the ,panel is convened under subsection 7a71 the ,panel shall submit to the ,administrator1 the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings and recommendations of the ,panel4 7e7 ,definitions ,the definitions contained in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 apply to this section4 7f7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the ,panel4 7g7 ,sunset ,the ,panel shall terminate on the date of submission of the report under subsection 7d71 or on the date that is #a year after the ,panel is convened under subsection 7a71 whichever occurs first4 #cad4 ,type certification resolution process 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddgjd7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,type certification resolution process 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall establish an effective1 timely1 and milestone-based issue resolution process for type certification activities under this subsection4 7,b7 ,process requirements ,the resolution process shall provide for-- 7i7 resolution of technical issues at pre-established stages of the certification process1 as agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant2 7ii7 automatic elevation to appropriate management personnel of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the type certificate applicant of any major certification process milestone that is not completed or resolved within a specific period of time agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant2 and 7iii7 resolution of a major certification process milestone elevated pursuant to clause 7ii7 within a specific period of time agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant4 7,c7 ,major certification process milestone defined ,in this paragraph1 the term major certification process milestone means a milestone related to a type certification basis1 type certification plan1 type inspection authorization1 issue paper1 or other major type certification activity agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ddgjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the section heading by striking airworthiness certificates11 and inserting airworthiness certificates14 #cae4 ,safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes 7a7 ,policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish and begin implementation of a risk-based policy that streamlines the installation of safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes in a manner that reduces regulatory delays and significantly improves safety4 7b7 ,inclusion of certain equipment and systems ,the safety enhancing equipment and systems for small general aviation airplanes referred to in subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the replacement or retrofit of primary flight displays1 auto pilots1 engine monitors1 and navigation equipment4 7c7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall collaborate with general aviation operators1 general aviation manufacturers1 and appropriate ,,faa labor groups1 including representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,small general aviation airplane defined ,in this section1 the term small general aviation airplane means an airplane that-- 7#a7 is certified to the standards of part #bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 has a seating capacity of fewer than #i passengers2 and 7#c7 is not used in scheduled passenger-carrying operations under part #aba or #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #caf4 ,review of certification process for small general aviation airplanes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate a review of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's implementation of the final rule titled ,revision of ,airworthiness ,standards for ,normal1 ,utility1 ,acrobatic1 and ,commuter ,category ,airplanes 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ifegb74 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the review1 the ,inspector ,general shall assess-- 7#a7 how the rule puts into practice the ,administration's efforts to implement performance and risk-based safety standards2 7#b7 whether the ,administration's implementation of the rule has improved safety and reduced the regulatory cost burden for the ,administration and the aviation industry2 and 7#c7 if there are lessons learned from1 and best practices developed as a result of1 the rule that could be applied to airworthiness standards for other categories of aircraft4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of initiation of the review1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review1 including findings and recommendations4 ,c ,flight ,standards ,reform #cca4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee is established under section #cjb1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish performance objectives and apply and track metrics for the ,,faa and the aviation industry relating to flight standards activities in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall carry out this section in collaboration with the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,performance objectives ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and the aviation industry to ensure that1 with respect to flight standards activities1 progress is made toward1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 eliminating delays with respect to such activities2 7#b7 increasing accountability for both ,,faa and industry entities2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities2 7#d7 fully implementing risk management principles and a systems safety approach2 7#e7 reducing duplication of effort2 7#f7 eliminating inconsistent regulatory interpretations and inconsistent enforcement activities2 7#g7 improving and providing greater opportunities for training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to oversight2 7#h7 developing and allowing utilization of a single master source for guidance2 7#i7 providing and utilizing a streamlined appeal process for the resolution of regulatory interpretation questions2 7#aj7 maintaining and improving safety2 and 7#aa7 increasing transparency4 7d7 ,metrics ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall apply and track performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #cjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,measuring progress toward goals ,the ,administrator shall use the metrics applied and tracked under this section to generate data on an ongoing basis and to measure progress toward the achievement of national goals established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the metrics applied and tracked under this section available to the public in a searchable1 sortable1 and downloadable format through the internet website of the ,,faa and other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data is made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 protects proprietary information4 #ccb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish the ,,faa ,task ,force on ,flight ,standards ,reform 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the membership of the ,task ,force shall be appointed by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,number ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of not more than #bj members4 7#c7 ,representation requirements ,the membership of the ,task ,force shall include representatives1 with knowledge of flight standards regulatory processes and requirements1 of-- 7,a7 air carriers2 7,b7 general aviation2 7,c7 business aviation2 7,d7 repair stations2 7,e7 unmanned aircraft systems operators2 7,f7 flight schools2 7,g7 labor unions1 including those representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors2 and 7,h7 aviation safety experts4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall include1 at a minimum1 identifying best practices and providing recommendations1 for current and anticipated budgetary environments1 with respect to-- 7#a7 simplifying and streamlining flight standards regulatory processes2 7#b7 reorganizing ,flight ,standards ,services to establish an entity organized by function rather than geographic region1 if appropriate2 7#c7 ,,faa aviation safety inspector training opportunities2 7#d7 ,,faa aviation safety inspector standards and performance2 and 7#e7 achieving1 across the ,,faa1 consistent-- 7,a7 regulatory interpretations2 and 7,b7 application of oversight activities4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 the best practices identified and recommendations provided by the ,task ,force under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,task ,force for additional regulatory action or cost-effective legislative action4 7e7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the ,task ,force4 7f7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,task ,force submits the report required under subsection 7d72 or 7#b7 the date that is #ah months after the date on which the ,task ,force is established under subsection 7a74 #ccc4 ,centralized safety guidance database 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a centralized safety guidance database that will-- 7#a7 encompass all of the regulatory guidance documents of the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety2 7#b7 contain1 for each such guidance document1 a link to the ,code of ,federal ,regulations provision to which the document relates2 and 7#c7 be publicly available in a manner that-- 7,a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7,b7 protects proprietary information4 7b7 ,data entry timing 7#a7 ,existing documents ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall begin entering into the database established under subsection 7a7 all of the regulatory guidance documents of the ,office of ,aviation ,safety that are in effect and were issued before the date on which the ,administrator begins such entry process4 7#b7 ,new documents and changes ,on and after the date on which the ,administrator begins the document entry process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that all new regulatory guidance documents of the ,office of ,aviation ,safety and any changes to existing documents are included in the database established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation requirement ,in establishing the database under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders1 including labor organizations 7including those representing aviation workers and ,,faa aviation safety inspectors7 and industry stakeholders4 7d7 ,regulatory guidance documents defined ,in this section1 the term regulatory guidance documents means all forms of written information issued by the ,,faa that an individual or entity may use to interpret or apply ,,faa regulations and requirements1 including information an individual or entity may use to determine acceptable means of compliance with such regulations and requirements4 #ccd4 ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board74 7b7 ,consultation requirement ,in establishing the ,board1 the ,administrator shall consult and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders1 including ,,faa labor organizations 7including labor organizations representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors7 and industry stakeholders4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,board shall be composed of ,,faa representatives1 appointed by the ,administrator1 from-- 7#a7 the ,flight ,standards ,service2 7#b7 the ,aircraft ,certification ,service2 and 7#c7 the ,office of the ,chief ,counsel4 7d7 ,functions ,the ,board shall carry out the following functions3 7#a7 ,establish1 at a minimum1 processes by which-- 7,a7 ,,faa personnel and regulated entities may submit anonymous regulatory interpretation questions without fear of retaliation2 and 7,b7 ,,faa personnel may submit written questions1 and receive written responses1 as to whether a previous approval or regulatory interpretation issued by ,,faa personnel in another office or region is correct or incorrect4 7#b7 ,meet on a regular basis to discuss and resolve questions submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and the appropriate application of regulations and policy with respect to each question4 7#c7 ,provide to an individual or entity that submitted a question pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 a timely response to the question4 7#d7 ,establish a process to make resolutions of common regulatory interpretation questions publicly available to ,,faa personnel and regulated entities without providing any identifying data of the individuals or entities that submitted the questions and in a manner that protects any proprietary information4 7#e7 ,ensure the incorporation of resolutions of questions submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 into regulatory guidance documents4 7e7 ,performance metrics1 timelines1 and goals ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #cjb1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,advisory ,committee1 shall-- 7#a7 establish performance metrics1 timelines1 and goals to measure the progress of the ,board in resolving regulatory interpretation questions submitted pursuant to subsection 7d77#a72 and 7#b7 implement a process for tracking the progress of the ,board in meeting the metrics1 timelines1 and goals established under paragraph 7#a74 ,d ,safety ,workforce #cda4 ,safety workforce training strategy 7a7 ,safety workforce training strategy ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a safety workforce training strategy that-- 7#a7 allows employees participating in organization management teams or conducting ,,oda program audits to complete1 in a timely fashion1 appropriate training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to oversight2 7#b7 seeks knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 7#c7 functions within the current and anticipated budgetary environments2 and 7#d7 includes milestones and metrics for meeting the requirements of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of establishment of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the implementation of the strategy and progress in meeting any milestones and metrics included in the strategy4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,oda2 ,,oda holder ,the terms ,,oda and ,,oda holder have the meanings given those terms in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7#b7 ,organization management team ,the term organization management team means a team consisting of ,,faa aviation safety engineers1 flight test pilots1 and aviation safety inspectors overseeing an ,,oda holder and its certification activity4 #cdb4 ,workforce review 7a7 ,workforce review ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7b7 ,contents ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of current aviation safety inspector and aviation safety engineer hiring1 training1 and recurrent training requirements2 7#b7 an analysis of the skills and qualifications required of aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers for successful performance in the current and future projected aviation safety regulatory environment1 including the need for a systems engineering discipline within the ,,faa to guide the engineering of complex systems1 with an emphasis on auditing designated authorities2 7#c7 a review of current performance incentive policies of the ,,faa1 as applied to the ,office of ,aviation ,safety1 including awards for performance2 7#d7 an analysis of ways the ,,faa can work with industry and labor1 including labor groups representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers1 to establish knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 and 7#e7 recommendations on the most effective qualifications1 training programs 7including e-learning training71 and performance incentive approaches to address the needs of the future projected aviation safety regulatory system in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 ,e ,international ,aviation #cea4 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad ,section #djajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad ,the ,administrator shall take appropriate actions to-- 7#a7 promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards abroad2 7#b7 facilitate and vigorously defend approvals of ,united ,states aerospace products and services abroad2 7#c7 with respect to bilateral partners1 utilize bilateral safety agreements and other mechanisms to improve validation of ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products and appliances and enhance mutual acceptance in order to eliminate redundancies and unnecessary costs2 and 7#d7 with respect to foreign safety authorities1 streamline validation and coordination processes4 4 #ceb4 ,bilateral exchanges of safety oversight responsibilities ,section #ddgja7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,foreign airworthiness directives 7,a7 ,acceptance ,the ,administrator may accept an airworthiness directive issued by an aeronautical safety authority of a foreign country1 and leverage that authority's regulatory process1 if-- 7i7 the country is the state of design for the product that is the subject of the airworthiness directive2 7ii7 the ,united ,states has a bilateral safety agreement relating to aircraft certification with the country2 7iii7 as part of the bilateral safety agreement with the country1 the ,administrator has determined that such aeronautical safety authority has a certification system relating to safety that produces a level of safety equivalent to the level produced by the system of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7iv7 the aeronautical safety authority of the country utilizes an open and transparent notice and comment process in the issuance of airworthiness directives2 and 7v7 the airworthiness directive is necessary to provide for the safe operation of the aircraft subject to the directive4 7,b7 ,alternative approval process ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator may issue a ,federal ,aviation ,administration airworthiness directive instead of accepting an airworthiness directive otherwise eligible for acceptance under such subparagraph1 if the ,administrator determines that such issuance is necessary for safety or operational reasons due to the complexity or unique features of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration airworthiness directive or the ,united ,states aviation system4 7,c7 ,alternative means of compliance ,the ,administrator may-- 7i7 accept an alternative means of compliance1 with respect to an airworthiness directive accepted under subparagraph 7,a71 that was approved by the aeronautical safety authority of the foreign country that issued the airworthiness directive2 or 7ii7 notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 and at the request of any person affected by an airworthiness directive accepted under such subparagraph1 approve an alternative means of compliance with respect to the airworthiness directive4 7,d7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator may not accept an airworthiness directive issued by an aeronautical safety authority of a foreign country if the airworthiness directive addresses matters other than those involving the safe operation of an aircraft4 4 #cec4 ,,faa leadership abroad 7a7 ,in general ,to promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards1 reduce redundant regulatory activity1 and facilitate acceptance of ,,faa design and production approvals abroad1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall-- 7#a7 attain greater expertise in issues related to dispute resolution1 intellectual property1 and export control laws to better support ,,faa certification and other aerospace regulatory activities abroad2 7#b7 work with ,united ,states companies to more accurately track the amount of time it takes foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to validate ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products2 7#c7 provide assistance to ,united ,states companies that have experienced significantly long foreign validation wait times2 7#d7 work with foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to collect and analyze data to determine the timeliness of the acceptance and validation of ,,faa design and production approvals by foreign authorities and the acceptance and validation of foreign-certified products by the ,,faa2 7#e7 establish appropriate benchmarks and metrics to measure the success of bilateral aviation safety agreements and to reduce the validation time for ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products abroad2 and 7#f7 work with foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to improve the timeliness of the acceptance and validation of ,,faa design and production approvals by foreign authorities and the acceptance and validation of foreign-certified products by the ,,faa4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 describes the ,,faa's strategic plan for international engagement2 7#b7 describes the structure and responsibilities of all ,,faa offices that have international responsibilities1 including the ,aircraft ,certification ,office1 and all the activities conducted by those offices related to certification and production2 7#c7 describes current and forecasted staffing and travel needs for the ,,faa's international engagement activities1 including the needs of the ,aircraft ,certification ,office in the current and forecasted budgetary environment2 7#d7 provides recommendations1 if appropriate1 to improve the existing structure and personnel and travel policies supporting the ,,faa's international engagement activities1 including the activities of the ,aviation ,certification ,office1 to better support the growth of ,united ,states aerospace exports2 and 7#e7 identifies cost-effective policy initiatives1 regulatory initiatives1 or legislative initiatives needed to improve and enhance the timely acceptance of ,united ,states aerospace products abroad4 7c7 ,international travel ,the ,administrator of the ,,faa1 or the ,administrator's designee1 may authorize international travel for any ,,faa employee1 without the approval of any other person or entity1 if the ,administrator determines that the travel is necessary-- 7#a7 to promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards2 or 7#b7 to support expedited acceptance of ,,faa design and production approvals4 #ced4 ,registration1 certification1 and related fees ,section #decje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,subject to subsection 7b7 and inserting ,subject to subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,certification services ,subject to subsection 7c71 and notwithstanding section #decja7;a71 the ,administrator may establish and collect a fee from a foreign government or entity for services related to certification1 regardless of where the services are provided1 if the fee-- 7#a7 is established and collected in a manner consistent with aviation safety agreements2 and 7#b7 does not exceed the estimated costs of the services4 4 ,,iv ,safety ,a ,general ,provisions #dja4 ,,faa technical training 7a7 ,e-,learning ,training ,pilot ,program ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in collaboration with the exclusive bargaining representatives of covered ,,faa personnel1 shall establish an e-learning training pilot program in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,curriculum ,the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 include a recurrent training curriculum for covered ,,faa personnel to ensure that the personnel receive instruction on the latest aviation technologies1 processes1 and procedures2 7#b7 focus on providing specialized technical training for covered ,,faa personnel1 as determined necessary by the ,administrator2 7#c7 include training courses on applicable regulations of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#d7 consider the efficacy of instructor-led online training4 7c7 ,pilot program termination ,the pilot program shall terminate #a year after the date of establishment of the pilot program4 7d7 ,e-,learning ,training ,program ,upon termination of the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall establish an e-learning training program that incorporates lessons learned for covered ,,faa personnel as a result of the pilot program4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered ,,faa personnel ,the term covered ,,faa personnel means airway transportation systems specialists and aviation safety inspectors of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,e-learning training ,the term e-learning training means learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom4 #djb4 ,safety critical staffing 7a7 ,update of ,,faa's safety critical staffing model ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and at least #b years before the date of transfer1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update the safety critical staffing model of the ,administration to determine the number of aviation safety inspectors that will be needed to fulfill the safety oversight mission of the ,administration before and after the date of transfer1 including safety oversight of the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation4 7b7 ,audit by ,,dot ,inspector ,general 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,administrator has updated the safety critical staffing model under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct an audit of the staffing model4 7#b7 ,contents ,the audit shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a review of the assumptions and methodologies used in devising and implementing the staffing model to assess the adequacy of the staffing model in predicting the number of aviation safety inspectors needed-- 7i7 to properly fulfill the mission of the ,administration before and after the date of transfer2 7ii7 to meet the future growth of the aviation industry2 and 7iii7 to provide proper oversight of air traffic services after the date of transfer2 and 7,b7 a determination on whether the staffing model takes into account the ,administration's authority to fully utilize designees before and after the date of transfer4 7#c7 ,report on audit 7,a7 ,report to ,secretary ,not later than #cj days after the date of completion of the audit1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the results of the audit4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date of receipt of the report1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a copy of the report1 together with1 if appropriate1 a description of any actions taken or to be taken to address the results of the audit4 7c7 ,date of transfer defined ,in this section1 the term date of transfer has the meaning given that term in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 #djc4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall exercise leadership on creating a global approach to improving aircraft tracking by working with-- 7#a7 foreign counterparts of the ,administrator in the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization and its subsidiary organizations2 7#b7 other international organizations and fora2 and 7#c7 the private sector4 #djd4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate an assessment of aircraft data access and retrieval systems for part #aba air carrier aircraft that are used in extended overwater operations to-- 7#a7 determine if the systems provide improved access and retrieval of aircraft data and cockpit voice recordings in the event of an aircraft accident2 and 7#b7 assess the cost effectiveness of each system assessed4 7b7 ,systems ,to be examined ,the systems to be examined under this section shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 automatic deployable flight recorders2 7#b7 emergency locator transmitters2 and 7#c7 satellite-based solutions4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of initiation of the assessment1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the assessment4 7d7 ,part #aba air carrier defined ,in this section1 the term part #aba air carrier means an air carrier that holds a certificate issued under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dje4 ,advanced cockpit displays 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a review of heads-up display systems1 heads-down display systems employing synthetic vision systems1 and enhanced vision systems 7in this section referred to as ,,hud systems1 ,,svs1 and ,,evs1 respectively74 7b7 ,contents ,the review shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the impacts of single- and dual-installed ,,hud systems1 ,,svs1 and ,,evs on the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations within the national airspace system2 and 7#b7 review a sufficient quantity of commercial aviation accidents or incidents in order to evaluate if ,,hud systems1 ,,svs1 and ,,evs would have produced a better outcome in that accident or incident4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review1 the ,administrator shall consult with aviation manufacturers1 representatives of pilot groups1 aviation safety organizations1 and any government agencies the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the results of the review1 the actions the ,administrator plans to take with respect to the systems reviewed1 and the associated timeline for such actions4 #djf4 ,marking of towers ,section #baaj of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgah note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the #bast ,century ,,airr ,act or the availability of the database developed by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration pursuant to subsection 7c71 whichever is later1 all covered towers shall be either-- 7,a7 clearly marked consistent with applicable guidance in the advisory circular of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration issued ,december #d1 #bjae 7,,ac #gj_/gdfj-;,,il72 or 7,b7 included in the database described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,meteorological evaluation tower ,a covered tower that is a meteorological evaluation tower shall be subject to the requirements of paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#a77;,b74 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i77,i7 by striking self-standing or and inserting a meteorological evaluation tower or tower2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,iv7 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subclause 7,v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,vi7 is located within the right-of-way of a rail carrier1 including within the boundaries of a rail yard1 and is used for a railroad purpose2 7,,vii7 is determined by the ,administrator to pose no hazard to air navigation2 or 7,,viii7 has already mitigated any hazard to aviation safety in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration guidance or as otherwise approved by the ,administrator4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 develop a database that contains the location and height of each covered tower that1 pursuant to subsection 7a71 the owner or operator of such tower elects not to mark1 except that meteorological evaluation towers shall be marked and contained in the database2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ensure that the tower information in the database is de-identified and that the information only includes the location and height of covered towers2 and 7#f7 make the database available for use not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the #bast ,century ,,airr ,act4 4 #djg4 ,cabin evacuation 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review-- 7#a7 evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft used in air transportation1 with regard to-- 7,a7 emergency conditions1 including impacts into water2 7,b7 crew procedures used for evacuations under actual emergency conditions2 and 7,c7 any relevant changes to passenger demographics and legal requirements 7including the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij7 that affect emergency evacuations2 and 7#b7 recent accidents and incidents where passengers evacuated such aircraft4 7b7 ,consultation2 review of data ,in conducting the review1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 transport-category aircraft manufacturers1 air carriers1 and other relevant experts and ,federal agencies1 including groups representing passengers1 airline crewmembers1 maintenance employees1 and emergency responders2 and 7#b7 review relevant data with respect to evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review and related recommendations1 if any1 including any recommendations for revisions to the assumptions and methods used for assessing evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft4 #djh4 ,,oda staffing and oversight 7a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the ,administration's progress with respect to-- 7#a7 determining what additional model inputs and labor distribution codes are needed to identify ,,oda oversight staffing needs prior to and after the date of transfer2 7#b7 developing and implementing system-based evaluation criteria and risk-based tools to aid ,,oda team members in targeting their oversight activities2 7#c7 developing agreements and processes for sharing resources to ensure adequate oversight of ,,oda personnel performing certification and inspection work at supplier and company facilities2 and 7#d7 ensuring full utilization of ,,oda authority prior to and after the date of transfer4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,date of transfer ,the term date of transfer has the meaning given that term in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7#b7 ,,oda the term ,,oda has the meaning given that term in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 #dji4 ,funding for additional safety needs ,section #ddgjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,funding for additional safety needs 7#a7 ,acceptance of applicant-provided funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator may accept funds from an applicant for a certificate under this section to hire additional staff or obtain the services of consultants and experts to facilitate the timely processing1 review1 and issuance of certificates under this section4 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section may be construed as permitting the ,administrator to grant priority or afford any preference to an applicant providing funds under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,policies and procedures ,the ,administrator shall implement such policies and procedures as may be required to ensure that the acceptance of funds under paragraph 7#a7 does not prejudice the ,administrator in the issuance of any certificate to an applicant4 7#c7 ,receipts credited as offsetting collections ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 any funds accepted under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be credited as offsetting collections to the account that finances the activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 7,b7 shall be available for expenditure only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 and 7,c7 shall remain available until expended4 4 #daj4 ,funding for additional ,,faa licensing needs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #eji of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejibd4 ,funding to facilitate ,,faa licensing 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may accept funds from a person applying for a license or permit under this chapter to hire additional staff or obtain the services of consultants and experts-- 7#a7 to facilitate the timely processing1 review1 and issuance of licenses or permits issued under this chapter2 7#b7 to conduct environmental activities1 studies1 or reviews associated with such licenses or permits2 or 7#c7 to conduct additional activities associated with or necessitated by such licenses or permits1 including pre-application consultation1 hazard area determination1 or on-site inspection4 7b7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section may be construed as permitting the ,secretary to grant priority or afford any preference to an applicant providing funds under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,policies and procedures ,the ,secretary shall implement such policies and procedures as may be required to ensure that the acceptance of funds under subsection 7a7 does not prejudice the ,secretary in the issuance of any license or permit to an applicant4 7c7 ,receipts credited as offsetting collections ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 any funds accepted under this section-- 7#a7 shall be credited as offsetting collections to the account that finances the activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 7#b7 shall be available for expenditure only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 and 7#c7 shall remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eji of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejibd4 ,funding to facilitate ,,faa licensing4 4 #daa4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall evaluate and revise1 as appropriate1 regulations in part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 regarding emergency medical equipment1 including the contents of first-aid kits1 applicable to all certificate holders operating passenger aircraft under that part4 7b7 ,consideration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider whether the minimum contents of approved emergency medical kits1 including approved first-aid kits1 include appropriate medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children4 #dab4 ,,hims program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a human intervention motivation study 7,,hims7 program for flight crewmembers employed by commercial air carriers operating in ,united ,states airspace4 #dac4 ,acceptance of voluntarily provided safety information 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be a presumption that an individual's voluntary disclosure of an operational or maintenance issue related to aviation safety under an aviation safety action program meets the criteria for acceptance as a valid disclosure under such program4 7b7 ,disclaimer required ,any dissemination of a disclosure that was submitted and accepted under an aviation safety action program pursuant to the presumption under subsection 7a71 but that has not undergone review by an event review committee1 shall be accompanied by a disclaimer stating that the disclosure-- 7#a7 has not been reviewed by an event review committee tasked with reviewing such disclosures2 and 7#b7 may subsequently be determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the aviation safety action program4 7c7 ,rejection of disclosure ,a disclosure described under subsection 7a7 shall be rejected from an aviation safety action program if1 after a review of the disclosure1 an event review committee tasked with reviewing such disclosures determines that the disclosure fails to meet the criteria for acceptance under such program4 7d7 ,aviation safety action program defined ,in this section1 the term aviation safety action program means a program established in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,advisory ,circular #abj-ff;,b1 issued ,november #ae1 #bjjb 7including any similar successor advisory circular71 to allow an individual to voluntarily disclose operational or maintenance issues related to aviation safety4 #dad4 ,flight attendant duty period limitations and rest requirements 7a7 ,modification of final rule 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall modify the final rule of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration published in the ,federal ,register on ,august #ai1 #aiid 7#ei ,fed4 ,reg4 #dbigd2 relating to flight attendant duty period limitations and rest requirements7 in accordance with the requirements of this subsection4 7#b7 ,contents ,the final rule1 as modified under paragraph 7#a71 shall ensure that-- 7,a7 a flight attendant scheduled to a duty period of #ad hours or less is given a scheduled rest period of at least #aj consecutive hours2 and 7,b7 the rest period is not reduced under any circumstances4 7b7 ,fatigue risk management plan 7#a7 ,submission of plan by part #aba air carriers ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each air carrier operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7in this section referred to as a part #aba air carrier71 shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for review and acceptance a fatigue risk management plan for the carrier's flight attendants4 7#b7 ,contents of plan ,a fatigue risk management plan submitted by a part #aba air carrier under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,current flight time and duty period limitations4 7,b7 ,a rest scheme consistent with such limitations that enables the management of flight attendant fatigue1 including annual training to increase awareness of-- 7i7 fatigue2 7ii7 the effects of fatigue on flight attendants2 and 7iii7 fatigue countermeasures4 7,c7 ,development and use of a methodology that continually assesses the effectiveness of implementation of the plan1 including the ability of the plan-- 7i7 to improve alertness2 and 7ii7 to mitigate performance errors4 7#c7 ,review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review and accept or reject each fatigue risk management plan submitted under this subsection4 ,if the ,administrator rejects a plan1 the ,administrator shall provide suggested modifications for resubmission of the plan4 7#d7 ,plan updates 7,a7 ,in general ,a part #aba air carrier shall update its fatigue risk management plan under paragraph 7#a7 every #b years and submit the update to the ,administrator for review and acceptance4 7,b7 ,review ,not later than #a year after the date of submission of a plan update under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall review and accept or reject the update4 ,if the ,administrator rejects an update1 the ,administrator shall provide suggested modifications for resubmission of the update4 7#e7 ,compliance ,a part #aba air carrier shall comply with the fatigue risk management plan of the air carrier that is accepted by the ,administrator under this subsection4 7#f7 ,civil penalties ,a violation of this subsection by a part #aba air carrier shall be treated as a violation of chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for purposes of the application of civil penalties under chapter #dfc of that title4 #dae4 ,secondary cockpit barriers ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue an order requiring the installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on each aircraft that is manufactured for delivery to a passenger air carrier in the ,united ,states operating under the provisions of part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #daf4 ,aviation maintenance industry technical workforce 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on technical workers in the aviation maintenance industry4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 analyze the current ,standard ,occupational ,classification system with regard to the aviation profession1 particularly technical workers in the aviation maintenance industry2 7#b7 analyze how changes to the ,federal employment classification of aviation maintenance industry workers might affect government data on unemployment rates and wages2 7#c7 analyze how changes to the ,federal employment classification of aviation maintenance industry workers might affect projections for future aviation maintenance industry workforce needs and project technical worker shortfalls2 7#d7 analyze the impact of ,federal regulation1 including ,federal ,aviation ,administration oversight of certification1 testing1 and education programs1 on employment of technical workers in the aviation maintenance industry2 7#e7 develop recommendations on how ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations and policies could be improved to address aviation maintenance industry needs for technical workers2 and 7#f7 develop recommendations for better coordinating actions by government1 educational institutions1 and businesses to support workforce growth in the aviation maintenance industry4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,aviation maintenance industry ,the term aviation maintenance industry means repair stations certificated under part #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,technical worker ,the term technical worker means an individual authorized under part #dc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to maintain1 rebuild1 alter1 or perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft1 airframe1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 appliance1 or component part or employed by an entity so authorized to perform such a function4 #dag4 ,critical airfield markings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a request for proposal for a study that includes-- 7#a7 an independent1 third party study to assess the durability of ,type ,,iii and ,type ,i glass beads applied to critical markings over a #b-year period at not fewer than #b primary airports in varying weather conditions to measure the retroflectivity levels of such markings on a quarterly basis2 and 7#b7 a study at #b other airports carried out by applying ,type ,,iii beads on half of the centerline and ,type ,i beads to the other half and providing for assessments from pilots through surveys administered by a third party as to the visibility and performance of the ,type ,,iii glass beads as compared to the ,type ,i glass beads over a #a-year period4 ,b ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems #dca4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 the definitions contained in section #deeja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this ,act71 shall apply to this subtitle4 #dcb4 ,codification of existing law2 additional provisions 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #dec the following3 #dee ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #deeja4 ,definitions4 #deejb4 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system4 #deejc4 ,risk-based permitting of unmanned aircraft systems4 #deejd4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems4 #deeje4 ,special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems4 #deejf4 ,certification of new air navigation facilities for unmanned aircraft and other aircraft4 #deejg4 ,special rules for certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns4 #deejh4 ,operation of small unmanned aircraft4 #deeji4 ,special rules for model aircraft4 #deeaj4 ,carriage of property for compensation or hire4 #deeaa4 ,micro ,,uas operations4 #deeja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,aerial data collection ,the term aerial data collection means the gathering of data by a device aboard an unmanned aircraft during flight1 including imagery1 sensing1 and measurement by such device4 7#b7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic means the ,united ,states zone of the ,chukchi ,sea1 ,beaufort ,sea1 and ,bering ,sea north of the ,aleutian chain4 7#c7 ,certificate of waiver2 certificate of authorization ,the terms certificate of waiver and certificate of authorization mean a ,federal ,aviation ,administration grant of approval for a specific flight operation4 7#d7 ,,cns ,the term ,,cns means a communication1 navigation1 or surveillance system or service4 7#e7 ,model ,aircraft the term model aircraft means an unmanned aircraft that is-- 7,a7 capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere2 7,b7 flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft2 and 7,c7 flown for hobby or recreational purposes4 7#f7 ,permanent areas ,the term permanent areas means areas on land or water that provide for launch1 recovery1 and operation of small unmanned aircraft4 7#g7 ,public unmanned aircraft system ,the term public unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system that meets the qualifications and conditions required for operation of a public aircraft 7as defined in section #djajb7;a774 7#h7 ,sense-and-avoid capability ,the term sense-and-avoid capability means the capability of an unmanned aircraft to remain a safe distance from and to avoid collisions with other airborne aircraft4 7#i7 ,small unmanned aircraft ,the term small unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than #ee pounds1 including everything that is on board the aircraft4 7#aj7 ,unmanned aircraft ,the term unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft4 7#aa7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft7 that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system4 7#ab7 ,,utm ,the term ,,utm means an unmanned aircraft traffic management system or service4 #deejb4 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system 7a7 ,required ,planning for ,integration 7#a7 ,comprehensive plan ,not later than ,november #aj1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with representatives of the aviation industry1 ,federal agencies that employ unmanned aircraft systems technology in the national airspace system1 and the unmanned aircraft systems industry1 shall develop a comprehensive plan to safely accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents of plan ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain1 at a minimum1 recommendations or projections on-- 7,a7 the rulemaking to be conducted under subsection 7b71 with specific recommendations on how the rulemaking will-- 7i7 define the acceptable standards for operation and certification of civil unmanned aircraft systems2 7ii7 ensure that any civil unmanned aircraft system includes a sense-and-avoid capability2 and 7iii7 establish standards and requirements for the operator and pilot of a civil unmanned aircraft system1 including standards and requirements for registration and licensing2 7,b7 the best methods to enhance the technologies and subsystems necessary to achieve the safe and routine operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 7,c7 a phased-in approach to the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 7,d7 a timeline for the phased-in approach described under subparagraph 7,c72 7,e7 creation of a safe airspace designation for cooperative manned and unmanned flight operations in the national airspace system2 7,f7 establishment of a process to develop certification1 flight standards1 and air traffic requirements for civil unmanned aircraft systems at test ranges where such systems are subject to testing2 7,g7 the best methods to ensure the safe operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems and public unmanned aircraft systems simultaneously in the national airspace system2 and 7,h7 incorporation of the plan into the annual ,next,gen ,implementation ,plan document 7or any successor document7 of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,deadline ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for the safe integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system as soon as practicable1 but not later than ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,february #ad1 #bjac1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a copy of the plan required under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,roadmap ,not later than ,february #ad1 #bjac1 the ,secretary shall approve and make available in print and on the ,administration's internet website a #e-year roadmap for the introduction of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 as coordinated by the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,program ,office of the ,administration4 ,the ,secretary shall update the roadmap annually4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the plan required under subsection 7a77#a7 is submitted to ,congress under subsection 7a77#d71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register-- 7#a7 a final rule on small unmanned aircraft systems that will allow for civil operation of such systems in the national airspace system1 to the extent the systems do not meet the requirements for expedited operational authorization under section #deejh2 7#b7 a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the recommendations of the plan required under subsection 7a77#a71 with the final rule to be published not later than #af months after the date of publication of the notice2 and 7#c7 an update to the ,administration's most recent policy statement on unmanned aircraft systems1 contained in ,docket ,no4 ,,faa-#bjjf-begad4 7c7 ,expanding ,use of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems in ,arctic 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ab1 #bjab1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan and initiate a process to work with relevant ,federal agencies and national and international communities to designate permanent areas in the ,arctic where small unmanned aircraft may operate #bd hours per day for research and commercial purposes4 ,the plan for operations in these permanent areas shall include the development of processes to facilitate the safe operation of unmanned aircraft beyond line of sight4 ,such areas shall enable over-water flights from the surface to at least #b1jjj feet in altitude1 with ingress and egress routes from selected coastal launch sites4 7#b7 ,agreements ,to implement the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with relevant national and international communities4 7#c7 ,aircraft approval ,not later than #a year after the entry into force of an agreement necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall work with relevant national and international communities to establish and implement a process1 or may apply an applicable process already established1 for approving the use of unmanned aircraft in the designated permanent areas in the ,arctic without regard to whether an unmanned aircraft is used as a public aircraft1 a civil aircraft1 or a model aircraft4 #deejc4 ,risk-based permitting of unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish procedures for issuing permits under this section with respect to certain unmanned aircraft systems and operations thereof4 7b7 ,permitting standards ,upon the submission of an application in accordance with subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall issue a permit with respect to the proposed operation of an unmanned aircraft system if the ,administrator determines that the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to-- 7#a7 other unmanned aircraft systems and operations permitted under regulation1 exemption1 or other authority granted by the ,administrator2 or 7#b7 any other aircraft operation approved by the ,administrator with similar risk characteristics or profiles4 7c7 ,safety criteria for consideration ,in determining whether a proposed operation meets the standards described in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall consider the following safety criteria3 7#a7 ,the kinetic energy of the unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,the location of the proposed operation1 including the proximity to-- 7,a7 structures2 7,b7 congested areas2 7,c7 special-use airspace2 and 7,d7 persons on the ground4 7#c7 ,the nature of the operation1 including any proposed risk mitigation4 7#d7 ,any known hazard of the proposed operation and the severity and likelihood of such hazard4 7#e7 ,any known failure modes of the unmanned aircraft system1 failure mode effects and criticality1 and any mitigating features or capabilities4 7#f7 ,the operational history of relevant technologies1 if available4 7#g7 ,any history of civil penalties or certificate actions by the ,administrator against the applicant seeking the permit4 7#h7 ,any other safety criteria the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,application ,an application under this section shall include evidence that the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation thereof meet the standards described in subsection 7b7 based on the criteria described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,scope of permit ,a permit issued under this section shall-- 7#a7 be valid for #e years2 7#b7 constitute approval of both the airworthiness of the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation of such system2 7#c7 be renewable for additional #e-year periods2 and 7#d7 contain any terms necessary to ensure aviation safety4 7f7 ,notice ,not later than #abj days after the ,administrator receives a complete application under subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant written notice of a decision to approve or disapprove of the application or to request a modification of the application that is necessary for approval of the application4 7g7 ,permitting process ,the ,administrator shall issue a permit under this section without regard to subsections 7b7 through 7d7 of section #eec of title #e and chapter #ce of title #dd if the ,administrator determines that the operation permitted will not occur near a congested area4 7h7 ,exemption from certain requirements ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator may exempt applicants under this section from paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of section #ddgaa7;a74 7i7 ,withdrawal ,the ,administrator may1 at any time1 modify or withdraw a permit issued under this section4 7j7 ,applicability ,this section shall not apply to small unmanned aircraft systems and operations authorized by the final rule on small unmanned aircraft systems issued pursuant to section #deejb7;b77#a74 7k7 ,expedited review ,the ,administrator shall review and act upon applications under this section on an expedited basis for unmanned aircraft systems and operations thereof to be used primarily in1 or primarily in direct support of1 emergency preparedness1 emergency response1 or disaster recovery efforts1 including efforts in connection with natural disasters and severe weather events4 #deejd4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,guidance ,not later than ,november #aj1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue guidance regarding the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems to-- 7#a7 expedite the issuance of a certificate of authorization process2 7#b7 provide for a collaborative process with public agencies to allow for an incremental expansion of access to the national airspace system as technology matures and the necessary safety analysis and data become available1 and until standards are completed and technology issues are resolved2 7#c7 facilitate the capability of public agencies to develop and use test ranges1 subject to operating restrictions required by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to test and operate unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#d7 provide guidance on a public entity's responsibility when operating an unmanned aircraft without a civil airworthiness certificate issued by the ,administration4 7b7 ,standards for ,operation and ,certification ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement operational and certification requirements for the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7c7 ,agreements ,with ,government ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #ad1 #bjab1 the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with appropriate government agencies to simplify the process for issuing certificates of waiver or authorization with respect to applications seeking authorization to operate public unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents ,the agreements shall-- 7,a7 with respect to an application described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 provide for an expedited review of the application2 7ii7 require a decision by the ,administrator on approval or disapproval within #fj business days of the date of submission of the application2 and 7iii7 allow for an expedited appeal if the application is disapproved2 7,b7 allow for a one-time approval of similar operations carried out during a fixed period of time2 and 7,c7 allow a government public safety agency to operate unmanned aircraft weighing #d4d pounds or less1 if operated-- 7i7 within the line of sight of the operator2 7ii7 less than #djj feet above the ground2 7iii7 during daylight conditions2 7iv7 within ,class ,g airspace2 and 7v7 outside of #e statute miles from any airport1 heliport1 seaplane base1 spaceport1 or other location with aviation activities4 #deeje4 ,special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle1 and not later than ,august #ab1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section #deejb or the guidance required under section #deejd4 7b7 ,assessment of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,in making the determination under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall determine1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 which types of unmanned aircraft systems1 if any1 as a result of their size1 weight1 speed1 operational capability1 proximity to airports and populated areas1 and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security2 and 7#b7 whether a certificate of waiver1 certificate of authorization1 or airworthiness certification under section #ddgjd is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,requirements for ,safe ,operation ,if the ,secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system1 the ,secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 #deejf4 ,certification of new air navigation facilities for unmanned aircraft and other aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 and notwithstanding section #bbjh of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a rulemaking to establish procedures for issuing air navigation facility certificates pursuant to section #ddgjb to operators of-- 7#a7 ,,utm for unmanned aircraft operations that occur primarily or exclusively in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below2 and 7#b7 low-altitude ,,cns for aircraft operations that occur primarily or exclusively in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below4 7b7 ,minimum requirements ,in issuing a final rule pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator1 at a minimum1 shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,certification standards ,the ,administrator shall issue an air navigation facility certificate under the final rule if the ,administrator determines that a ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns facilitates or improves the safety of unmanned aircraft or other aircraft operations that occur primarily or exclusively in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below1 including operations conducted under a waiver issued pursuant to subpart ,d of part #ajg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,criteria for consideration ,in determining whether a ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns meets the standard described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall1 as appropriate1 consider-- 7,a7 protection of persons and property on the ground2 7,b7 remote identification of aircraft2 7,c7 collision avoidance with respect to obstacles and aircraft2 7,d7 deconfliction of aircraft trajectories2 7,e7 safe and reliable interoperability or noninterference with air traffic control and other systems operated in the national airspace system2 7,f7 detection of noncooperative aircraft2 7,g7 geographic and local factors2 7,h7 aircraft equipage2 and 7,i7 qualifications1 if any1 necessary to operate the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns4 7#c7 ,application ,an application for an air navigation facility certificate under the final rule shall include evidence that the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns meets the standard described in paragraph 7#a7 based on the criteria described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,scope of certificate ,the ,administrator shall ensure that an air navigation facility certificate issued under the final rule-- 7,a7 constitutes approval of the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns for the duration of the term of the certificate2 7,b7 constitutes authorization to operate the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns for the duration of the term of the certificate2 and 7,c7 contains such limitations and conditions as may be necessary to ensure aviation safety4 7#e7 ,notice ,not later than #abj days after the ,administrator receives a complete application under the final rule1 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant with a written approval1 disapproval1 or request to modify the application4 7#f7 ,low risk areas ,under the final rule1 the ,administrator shall establish expedited procedures for approval of ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns operated in-- 7,a7 airspace away from congested areas2 or 7,b7 other airspace above areas in which operations of unmanned aircraft pose very low risk4 7#g7 ,exemption from certain requirements ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator may exempt applicants under the final rule from requirements under sections #ddgjb1 #ddgjc1 and #ddgaa4 7#h7 ,certificate modifications and revocations ,a certificate issued under the final rule may1 at any time1 be modified or revoked by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 #deejg4 ,special rules for certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter1 and not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine if certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the rulemaking required by section #deejf4 7b7 ,assessment of ,,utm and low-,altitude ,,cns ,in making the determination under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall determine1 at a minimum1 which types of ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns1 if any1 as a result of their operational capabilities1 reliability1 intended use1 and areas of operation1 and the characteristics of the aircraft involved1 do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public4 7c7 ,requirements for safe operation ,if the ,secretary determines that certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns may operate safely in the national airspace system1 the ,secretary shall establish requirements for their safe operation in the national airspace system4 7d7 ,expedited procedures ,the ,secretary shall provide expedited procedures for reviewing and approving ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns operated to monitor or control aircraft operated primarily or exclusively in airspace above-- 7#a7 croplands2 7#b7 areas other than congested areas2 and 7#c7 other areas in which the operation of unmanned aircraft poses very low risk4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 #deejh4 ,operation of small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,exemption and certificate of waiver or authorization for certain operations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a procedure for granting an exemption and issuing a certificate of waiver or authorization for the operation of a small unmanned aircraft system in ,united ,states airspace for the purposes described in section #deeja7a74 7b7 ,operation of exemption and certificate of waiver or authorization 7#a7 ,exemption ,an exemption granted under this section shall-- 7,a7 exempt the operator of a small unmanned aircraft from the provisions of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that are exempted in ,exemption ,no4 #aafhg1 issued on ,may #bf1 #bjae1 ,regulatory ,docket ,number ,,faa-#bjae-jaag1 or in a subsequent exemption2 and 7,b7 contain conditions and limitations described in paragraphs #c through #ca of such ,exemption ,no4 #aafhg1 or conditions and limitations of a subsequent exemption4 7#b7 ,certificate of waiver or authorization ,a certificate of waiver or authorization issued under this section shall allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft according to-- 7,a7 the standard provisions and air traffic control special provisions of the certificate of waiver or authorization ,,faa ,form #ggaa-a 7#g-gd72 or 7,b7 the standard and special provisions of a subsequent certificate of waiver or authorization4 7c7 ,notice to ,administrator ,before operating a small unmanned aircraft pursuant to a certificate of waiver or authorization granted under this section1 the operator shall provide written notice to the ,administrator1 in a form and manner specified by the ,administrator1 that contains such information and assurances as the ,administrator determines necessary in the interest of aviation safety and the efficiency of the national airspace system1 including a certification that the operator has read1 understands1 and will comply with all terms1 conditions1 and limitations of the certificate of waiver or authorization4 7d7 ,waiver of airworthiness certificate ,notwithstanding section #ddgaa7;a77#a71 the holder of a certificate of waiver or authorization granted under this section may operate a small unmanned aircraft under the terms1 conditions1 and limitations of such certificate without an airworthiness certificate4 7e7 ,procedure ,the granting of an exemption or the issuance of a certificate of waiver or authorization1 or any other action authorized by this section1 shall be made without regard to-- 7#a7 section #eec of title #e2 or 7#b7 chapter #ce of title #dd4 7f7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7#a7 affect the issuance of a rule by or any other activity of the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator under any other provision of law2 or 7#b7 invalidate an exemption or certificate of waiver or authorization issued by the ,administrator before the date of enactment of this section4 7g7 ,effective periods ,an exemption or certificate of waiver or authorization issued under this section1 or an amendment of such exemption or certificate1 shall cease to be valid on the effective date of a final rule on small unmanned aircraft systems issued under section #deejb7;b77#a74 #deeji4 ,special rules for model aircraft 7a7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into ,federal ,aviation ,administration plans and policies1 including this subtitle1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft 7other than the registration of certain model aircraft pursuant to section #ddajc71 if-- 7#a7 the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use2 7#b7 the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a community-based organization2 7#c7 the aircraft is limited to not more than #ee pounds unless otherwise certified through a design1 construction1 inspection1 flight test1 and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization2 7#d7 the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft2 7#e7 the aircraft is not operated over or within the property of a fixed site facility that operates amusement rides available for use by the general public or the property extending #ejj lateral feet beyond the perimeter of such facility unless the operation is authorized by the owner of the amusement facility2 and 7#f7 when flown within #e miles of an airport1 the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport7 with prior notice of the operation 7model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within #e miles of an airport should establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport774 7b7 ,commercial operation for instructional or educational purposes ,a flight of an unmanned aircraft shall be treated as a flight of a model aircraft for purposes of subsection 7a7 7regardless of any compensation1 reimbursement1 or other consideration exchanged or incidental economic benefit gained in the course of planning1 operating1 or supervising the flight71 if the flight is-- 7#a7 conducted for instructional or educational purposes2 and 7#b7 operated or supervised by a member of a community-based organization recognized pursuant to subsection 7e74 7c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who endanger the safety of the national airspace system4 7d7 ,community-,based organization defined ,in this section1 the term community-based organization means an entity that-- 7#a7 is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7#b7 is exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7#c7 the mission of which is demonstrably the furtherance of model aviation2 7#d7 provides a comprehensive set of safety guidelines for all aspects of model aviation addressing the assembly and operation of model aircraft and that emphasize safe aeromodeling operations within the national airspace system and the protection and safety of individuals and property on the ground2 7#e7 provides programming and support for any local charter organizations1 affiliates1 or clubs2 and 7#f7 provides assistance and support in the development and operation of locally designated model aircraft flying sites4 7e7 ,recognition of community-,based organizations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish1 and make available to the public1 a process for recognizing community-based organizations that meet the eligibility criteria under subsection 7d74 #deeaj4 ,carriage of property for compensation or hire 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule authorizing the carriage of property by operators of small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire within the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,the final rule required under subsection 7a7 shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,small ,,uas air carrier certificate ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 at the direction of the ,secretary1 shall establish a small ,,uas air carrier certificate for persons that undertake directly1 or by lease or other arrangement1 the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems to carry property in air transportation1 including commercial fleet operations with highly automated unmanned aircraft systems4 ,the requirements to obtain a small ,,uas air carrier certificate shall-- 7,a7 account for the unique characteristics of highly automated small unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7,b7 include only those obligations necessary for the safe operation of small unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,small ,,uas air carrier certification process ,the ,administrator1 at the direction of the ,secretary1 shall establish a process for the issuance of a small ,,uas air carrier certificate described in paragraph 7#a7 that is streamlined1 simple1 performance-based1 and risk-based4 ,such certification process shall consider-- 7,a7 safety and the mitigation of operational risks from highly automated small unmanned aircraft systems to the safety of other aircraft1 and persons and property on the ground2 7,b7 the safety and reliability of highly automated small unmanned aircraft system design1 including technological capabilities and operational limitations to mitigate such risks2 and 7,c7 the competencies and compliance programs of manufacturers1 operators1 and companies that both manufacture and operate small unmanned aircraft systems and components4 7#c7 ,small ,,uas air carrier classification ,the ,secretary shall develop a classification system for small unmanned aircraft systems air carriers to establish economic authority for the carriage of property by small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire4 ,such classification shall only require-- 7,a7 registration with the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 a valid small ,,uas air carrier certificate as described in paragraph 7#a74 #deeaa4 ,micro ,,uas operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall charter an aviation rulemaking advisory committee to develop recommendations for regulations under which any person may operate a micro unmanned aircraft system1 the aircraft component of which weighs #d4d pounds or less1 including payload1 without the person operating the system being required to pass any airman certification requirement1 including any requirements under section #ddgjc1 part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other rule or regulation relating to airman certification4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing recommendations for the operation of micro unmanned aircraft systems under subsection 7a71 the members of the aviation rulemaking advisory committee shall consider rules for operation of such systems-- 7#a7 at an altitude of less than #djj feet above ground level2 7#b7 with an airspeed of not greater than #dj knots2 7#c7 within the visual line of sight of the operator2 7#d7 during the hours between sunrise and sunset2 7#e7 by an operator who has passed an aeronautical knowledge and safety test administered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration online specifically for the operation of micro unmanned aircraft systems1 with such test being of a length and difficulty that acknowledges the reduced operational complexity and low risk of micro unmanned aircraft systems2 7#f7 not over unprotected persons uninvolved in its operation2 and 7#g7 at least #e statute miles from the geographic center of a tower-controlled airport or airport denoted on a current ,federal ,aviation ,administration-published aeronautical chart1 except that a micro unmanned aircraft system may be operated closer than #e statute miles to the airport if the operator-- 7,a7 provides prior notice to the airport operator2 and 7,b7 receives1 for a tower-controlled airport1 prior approval from the air traffic control facility located at the airport4 7c7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing recommendations for recommended regulations under subsection 7a71 the aviation rulemaking advisory committee shall consult with-- 7,a7 unmanned aircraft systems stakeholders1 including manufacturers of micro unmanned aircraft systems2 7,b7 community-based aviation organizations2 7,c7 the ,center of ,excellence for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems2 and 7,d7 appropriate ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to an aviation rulemaking advisory committee chartered under this section4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall issue regulations incorporating recommendations of the aviation rulemaking advisory committee that provide for the operation of micro unmanned aircraft systems in the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 without an airman certificate2 and 7#b7 without an airworthiness certificate for the associated unmanned aircraft4 7e7 ,scope of regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,in determining whether a person may operate an unmanned aircraft system under #a or more of the circumstances described under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall use a risk-based approach and consider1 at a minimum1 the physical and functional characteristics of the unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator may only issue regulations under this section for unmanned aircraft systems that the ,administrator determines may be operated safely in the national airspace system pursuant to those regulations4 7f7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 to prohibit a person from operating an unmanned aircraft system under a circumstance described under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 if-- 7,a7 the circumstance is allowed by regulations issued under this section2 and 7,b7 the person operates the unmanned aircraft system in a manner prescribed by the regulations2 or 7#b7 to limit or affect in any way the ,administrator's authority to conduct a rulemaking1 make a determination1 or carry out any activity related to unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems under any other provision of law4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeals 7,a7 ,in general ,sections #ccb7;a71 #ccb7;b71 #ccb7;d71 #ccc1 #ccd1 and #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 are repealed4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the items relating to sections #ccc1 #ccd1 and #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 in the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 7#b7 ,penalties ,section #dfcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by inserting chapter #dee1 after chapter #dea12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77i7 by striking or chapter #dea1 and inserting chapter #dea1 chapter #dee12 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b7 by inserting chapter #dee1 after chapter #dea12 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i7 by striking or chapter #dea and inserting chapter #dea1 or chapter #dee4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #dec the following3 #dee4,unmanned aircraft systems#deeja 4 #dcc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges 7a7 ,extension of program ,section #ccb7;c77#a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting the date that is #f years after the date of enactment of the #bast ,century ,,airr ,act4 7b7 ,sense-and-,avoid and beyond line of sight systems at test ranges 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall permit and encourage flights of unmanned aircraft equipped with sense-and-avoid and beyond line of sight systems at the #f test ranges designated under section #ccb7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab4 7#b7 ,waivers ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may waive the requirements of section #ddgaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including related regulations1 to the extent consistent with aviation safety4 7c7 ,test range defined ,in this section1 the term test range means a defined geographic area where research and development are conducted4 #dcd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft near airports presents a serious hazard to aviation safety2 7#b7 a collision between an unmanned aircraft and a conventional aircraft in flight could jeopardize the safety of persons aboard the aircraft and on the ground2 7#c7 ,federal aviation regulations1 including sections #ia4abf through #ia4aca of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 prohibit unauthorized operation of an aircraft in controlled airspace near an airport2 7#d7 ,federal aviation regulations1 including section #ia4ac of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 prohibit the operation of an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another2 7#e7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should pursue all available civil and administrative remedies available to the ,administrator1 including referrals to other government agencies for criminal investigations1 with respect to persons who operate unmanned aircraft in an unauthorized manner2 7#f7 the ,administrator should place particular priority on continuing measures1 including partnerships with nongovernmental organizations1 to educate the public about the dangers to the public safety of operating unmanned aircraft near airports without the appropriate approvals or authorizations2 and 7#g7 manufacturers and retail sellers of small unmanned aircraft systems should take steps to educate consumers about the safe and lawful operation of such systems4 #dce4 ,,uas privacy review 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 appropriate ,state and local officials1 and subject-matter experts and in consideration of relevant efforts led by the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 shall carry out a review to identify any potential reduction of privacy specifically caused by the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce on its ongoing efforts responsive to the ,presidential memorandum titled ,promoting ,economic ,competitiveness ,while ,safeguarding ,privacy1 ,civil ,rights1 and ,civil ,liberties in ,domestic ,use of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems and dated ,february #ae1 #bjae4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 #dcf4 ,public ,,uas operations by ,tribal governments 7a7 ,public ,,uas operations by tribal governments ,section #djajb7;a77#da7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,an unmanned aircraft that is owned and operated by1 or exclusively leased for at least #ij continuous days by1 an ,indian ,tribal government1 as defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb71 except as provided in section #djabe7;b74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #djabe7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or 7,d7 and inserting 7,d71 or 7,f74 #dcg4 ,evaluation of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,metrics ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall develop and track metrics to assess compliance with and effectiveness of the registration of small unmanned aircraft systems by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration pursuant to the interim final rule issued on ,december #af1 #bjae1 entitled ,registration and ,marking ,requirements for ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #gheic7 and any subsequent final rule1 including metrics with respect to-- 7#a7 the levels of compliance with the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule2 7#b7 the number of enforcement actions taken by the ,administration for violations of or noncompliance with the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule1 together with a description of the actions2 and 7#c7 the effect of the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule on compliance with any fees associated with the use of small unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall evaluate-- 7#a7 the ,administration's progress in developing and tracking the metrics set forth in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the reliability1 effectiveness1 and efficiency of the ,administration's registration program for small unmanned aircraft4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the evaluation required under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 recommendations to the ,administrator and ,congress for improvements to the registration process for small unmanned aircraft4 #dch4 ,study on roles of governments relating to low-altitude operation of small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate a study on-- 7#a7 the regulation and oversight of the low-altitude operations of small unmanned aircraft and small unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#b7 the appropriate roles and responsibilities of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments in regulating and overseeing the operations of small unmanned aircraft in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study1 the ,inspector ,general shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the recommendations of ,task ,group #a of the ,drone ,advisory ,committee chartered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on ,august #ca1 #bjaf2 7#b7 the legal and policy requirements necessary for the safe and financially viable development and growth of the unmanned aircraft industry2 7#c7 the interests of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments affected by low-altitude operations of small unmanned aircraft2 7#d7 the existing authorities of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments to protect the interests referenced in paragraph 7#c72 7#e7 the degree of regulatory consistency required for the safe and financially viable growth and development of the unmanned aircraft industry2 7#f7 the degree of local variance possible among regulations consistent with the safe and financially viable growth and development of the unmanned aircraft industry2 7#g7 the appropriate roles of ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments in regulating the operations of small unmanned aircraft within the lateral boundaries of their jurisdiction in the categories of airspace described in subsection 7a77#b72 7#h7 the subjects and types of regulatory authority that should remain with the ,federal ,government2 7#i7 the infrastructure requirements necessary for monitoring the low-altitude operations of small unmanned aircraft and enforcing applicable laws2 7#aj7 the number of small businesses involved in the various sectors of the unmanned aircraft industry and operating as primary users of small unmanned aircraft2 and 7#aa7 any best practices1 lessons learned1 or policies of jurisdictions outside the ,united ,states relating to local or regional regulation and oversight of small unmanned aircraft and other emergent technologies4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after initiating the study1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study4 #dci4 ,study on financing of unmanned aircraft services 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study on appropriate fee mechanisms to recover the costs of-- 7#a7 the regulation and safety oversight of unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#b7 the provision of air navigation services to unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the recommendations of ,task ,group #c of the ,drone ,advisory ,committee chartered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on ,august #ca1 #bjaf2 7#b7 the total annual costs incurred by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for the regulation and safety oversight of activities related to unmanned aircraft2 7#c7 the annual costs attributable to various types1 classes1 and categories of unmanned aircraft activities2 7#d7 air traffic services provided to unmanned aircraft operating under instrument flight rules1 excluding public aircraft2 7#e7 the number of full-time ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees dedicated to unmanned aircraft programs2 7#f7 the use of privately operated ,,utm and other privately operated unmanned aircraft systems2 7#g7 the projected growth of unmanned aircraft operations for various applications and the estimated need for regulation1 oversight1 and other services2 7#h7 the number of small businesses involved in the various sectors of the unmanned aircraft industry and operating as primary users of unmanned aircraft2 and 7#i7 any best practices or policies utilized by jurisdictions outside the ,united ,states relating to partial or total recovery of regulation and safety oversight costs related to unmanned aircraft and other emergent technologies4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after initiating the study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing recommendations on appropriate fee mechanisms to recover the costs of regulating and providing air navigation services to unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems4 #ddj4 ,update of ,,faa comprehensive plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall update the comprehensive plan required by section #ccb of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 to develop a concept of operations for the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the update1 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the potential use of ,,utm and other technologies to ensure the safe and lawful operation of unmanned aircraft in the national airspace system2 7#b7 the appropriate roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of government agencies and the private sector in identifying and reporting unlawful or harmful operations and operators of unmanned aircraft2 7#c7 the use of models1 threat assessments1 probabilities1 and other methods to distinguish between lawful and unlawful operations of unmanned aircraft2 and 7#d7 appropriate systems1 training1 intergovernmental processes1 protocols1 and procedures to mitigate risks and hazards posed by unlawful or harmful operations of unmanned aircraft systems4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out the update in consultation with representatives of the aviation industry1 ,federal agencies that employ unmanned aircraft systems technology in the national airspace system1 and the unmanned aircraft systems industry4 #dda4 ,cooperation related to certain counter-,,uas technology ,in matters relating to the use of systems in the national airspace system intended to mitigate threats posed by errant or hostile unmanned aircraft system operations1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense to streamline deployment of such systems by drawing upon the expertise and experience of the ,department of ,defense in acquiring and operating such systems consistent with the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace system4 ,v ,air ,service ,improvements ,a ,airline ,customer ,service ,improvements #eja4 ,reliable air service in ,american ,samoa ,section #djaji7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 review the exemption at least every #cj days 7or1 in the case of an exemption that is necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in ,american ,samoa between the islands of ,tutuila and ,manu'a1 at least every #ahj days7 to ensure that the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption still exist4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,renewal of exemptions 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may renew an exemption 7including renewals7 under this subsection for not more than #cj days4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may renew an exemption 7including renewals7 under this subsection that is necessary to provide and sustain air transportation in ,american ,samoa between the islands of ,tutuila and ,manu'a for not more than #ahj days4 7#d7 ,continuation of exemptions ,an exemption granted by the ,secretary under this subsection may continue for not more than #e days after the unusual circumstances that established the need for the exemption cease4 4 #ejb4 ,cell phone voice communication ban 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dagbe4 ,prohibition on certain cell phone voice communications 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue regulations-- 7#a7 to prohibit an individual on an aircraft from engaging in voice communications using a mobile communications device during a flight of that aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation2 and 7#b7 that exempt from the prohibition described in paragraph 7#a7 any-- 7,a7 member of the flight crew on duty on an aircraft2 7,b7 flight attendant on duty on an aircraft2 and 7,c7 ,federal law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,flight ,the term flight means1 with respect to an aircraft1 the period beginning when the aircraft takes off and ending when the aircraft lands4 7#b7 ,mobile communications device 7,a7 ,in general ,the term mobile communications device means any portable wireless telecommunications equipment utilized for the transmission or reception of voice data4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the term mobile communications device does not include a phone installed on an aircraft4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dagbd the following3 #dagbe4 ,prohibition on certain cell phone voice communications4 4 #ejc4 ,advisory committee for aviation consumer protection ,section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 independent distributors of travel2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7g7 by striking first #b calendar years and inserting first #f calendar years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #ejd4 ,improved notification of insecticide use ,section #dbcjc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,required disclosures ,an air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or ticket agent selling1 in the ,united ,states1 a ticket for a flight in foreign air transportation to a country listed on the internet website established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 disclose1 on its own internet website or through other means1 that the destination country may require the air carrier or foreign air carrier to treat an aircraft passenger cabin with insecticides prior to the flight or to apply an aerosol insecticide in an aircraft cabin used for such a flight when the cabin is occupied with passengers2 and 7#b7 refer the purchaser of the ticket to the internet website established under subsection 7a7 for additional information4 4 #eje4 ,advertisements and disclosure of fees for passenger air transportation 7a7 ,full fare advertising 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,full fare advertising 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall not be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for a covered entity to state in an advertisement or solicitation for passenger air transportation the base airfare for the air transportation if the covered entity clearly and separately discloses-- 7,a7 the government-imposed fees and taxes associated with the air transportation2 and 7,b7 the total cost of the air transportation4 7#b7 ,form of disclosure 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the information described in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#a77;,b7 shall be disclosed in the advertisement or solicitation in a manner that clearly presents the information to the consumer4 7,b7 ,internet advertisements and solicitations ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 with respect to an advertisement or solicitation for passenger air transportation that appears on an internet website or a mobile application1 the information described in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#a77;,b7 may be disclosed through a link or pop-up1 as such terms may be defined by the ,secretary1 that displays the information in a manner that is easily accessible and viewable by the consumer4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,base airfare ,the term base airfare means the cost of passenger air transportation1 excluding government-imposed fees and taxes4 7,b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an air carrier1 including an indirect air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 ticket agent1 or other person offering to sell tickets for passenger air transportation or a tour or tour component that must be purchased with air transportation4 4 7#b7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 may be construed to affect any obligation of a person that sells air transportation to disclose the total cost of the air transportation1 including government-imposed fees and taxes1 prior to purchase of the air transportation4 7#c7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendment made by paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,effective date ,this subsection1 and the amendments made by this subsection1 shall take effect on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the effective date of regulations issued under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,disclosure of fees ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,disclosure of fees 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for any air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or ticket agent to fail to include1 in an internet fare quotation for a specific itinerary in air transportation selected by a consumer-- 7,a7 a clear and prominent statement that additional fees for checked baggage and carry-on baggage may apply2 and 7,b7 a prominent link that connects directly to a list of all such fees4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to derogate or limit any responsibilities of an air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or ticket agent under section #cii4he of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor provision4 4 #ejf4 ,involuntarily bumping passengers after aircraft boarded ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,involuntarily denied boarding after aircraft boarded 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for an air carrier or foreign air carrier subject to part #bej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to involuntarily deplane a revenue passenger onboard an aircraft1 if the revenue passenger-- 7,a7 is traveling on a confirmed reservation2 and 7,b7 checked-in for the relevant flight prior to the check-in deadline4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the authority of an air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or airman to remove a passenger in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #ia4c1 #aba4ecc7;d71 or #aba4ehj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor provision2 or 7,b7 any other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or local law4 4 #ejg4 ,availability of consumer rights information ,section #dbcjb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking on the and inserting in a prominent place on the homepage of the primary2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the air carrier's customer service plan4 4 #ejh4 ,consumer complaints hotline ,section #dbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,use of new technologies ,the ,secretary shall periodically evaluate the benefits of using mobile phone applications or other widely used technologies to provide new means for air passengers to communicate complaints in addition to the telephone number established under subsection 7a7 and shall provide such new means as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #eji4 ,widespread disruptions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbcjd4 ,widespread disruptions 7a7 ,general requirements ,in the event of a widespread disruption1 a covered air carrier shall immediately publish1 via a prominent link on the air carrier's public internet website1 a clear statement indicating whether1 with respect to a passenger of the air carrier whose travel is interrupted as a result of the widespread disruption1 the air carrier will-- 7#a7 provide for hotel accommodations2 7#b7 arrange for ground transportation2 7#c7 provide meal vouchers2 7#d7 arrange for air transportation on another air carrier or foreign air carrier to the passenger's destination2 and 7#e7 provide for sleeping facilities inside the airport terminal4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,widespread disruption ,the term widespread disruption means1 with respect to a covered air carrier1 the interruption of all or the overwhelming majority of the air carrier's systemwide flight operations1 including flight delays and cancellations1 as the result of the failure of #a or more computer systems or computer networks of the air carrier4 7#b7 ,covered air carrier ,the term covered air carrier means an air carrier that provides scheduled passenger air transportation by operating an aircraft that as originally designed has a passenger capacity of #cj or more seats4 7c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section may be construed to modify1 abridge1 or repeal any obligation of an air carrier under section #dbcja4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbcjd4 ,widespread disruptions4 4 #eaj4 ,involuntarily denied boarding compensation ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule to revise part #bej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to clarify that-- 7#a7 there is not a maximum level of compensation an air carrier or foreign air carrier may pay to a passenger who is involuntarily denied boarding as the result of an oversold flight2 7#b7 the compensation levels set forth in that part are the minimum levels of compensation an air carrier or foreign air carrier must pay to a passenger who is involuntarily denied boarding as the result of an oversold flight2 and 7#c7 an air carrier or foreign air carrier must proactively offer to pay compensation to a passenger who is voluntarily or involuntarily denied boarding on an oversold flight1 rather than waiting until the passenger requests the compensation4 #eaa4 ,consumer information on actual flight times 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of modifying regulations contained in section #bcd4aa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to ensure that-- 7#a7 a reporting carrier 7including its contractors71 during the course of a reservation or ticketing discussion or other inquiry1 discloses to a consumer upon reasonable request the projected period between the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times for a reportable flight2 and 7#b7 a reporting carrier displays1 on the public internet website of the carrier1 information on the actual wheels-off and wheels-on times during the most recent calendar month for a reportable flight4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms reporting carrier and reportable flight have the meanings given those terms in section #bcd4b of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study4 #eab4 ,advisory committee for transparency in air ambulance industry 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an advisory committee to make recommendations for a rulemaking-- 7#a7 to require air ambulance operators to clearly disclose charges for air transportation services separately from charges for non-air transportation services within any invoice or bill2 and 7#b7 to provide other consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators4 7b7 ,composition of the advisory committee ,the advisory committee shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#b7 #a representative1 to be appointed by the ,secretary1 of each of the following3 7,a7 ,each relevant ,federal agency1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,air ambulance operators4 7,c7 ,state insurance regulators4 7,d7 ,health insurance providers4 7,e7 ,consumer groups4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the advisory committee shall make recommendations with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,cost-allocation methodologies needed to ensure that charges for air transportation services are separated from charges for non-air transportation services4 7#b7 ,cost- or price-allocation methodologies to prevent commingling of charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services in bills and invoices4 7#c7 ,formats for bills and invoices to ensure that customers and ,state insurance regulators can clearly distinguish between charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services4 7#d7 ,data or industry references related to aircraft operating costs to be used in determining the proper allocation of charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services4 7#e7 ,guidance materials to instruct ,states1 political subdivisions of ,states1 and political authorities of #b or more ,states on referring to the ,secretary allegations of unfair or deceptive practices or unfair methods of competition by air ambulance operators4 7#f7 ,protections for customers of air ambulance operators1 after consideration of the circumstances in which the services of air ambulance operators are used4 7#g7 ,protections of proprietary cost data from inappropriate public disclosure4 7#h7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary determines necessary or appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the first meeting of the advisory committee1 the advisory committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the recommendations made under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the report under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall consider the recommendations of the advisory committee and issue a final rule-- 7#a7 to require air ambulance operators to clearly disclose charges for air transportation services separately from charges for non-air transportation services within any invoice or bill2 and 7#b7 to provide other consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,air ambulance operator ,the term air ambulance operator means an air carrier operating pursuant to part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that provides medical1 ambulance1 or related services4 7#b7 ,non-air transportation services ,the term non-air transportation services means those services provided by air ambulance operators but not other air carriers operating pursuant to part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7g7 ,termination ,the advisory committee shall terminate on the date of submission of the report under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,nature of air ambulance services ,the non-air transportation services of air ambulance operators and prices thereof are neither services nor prices of an air carrier for purposes of section #dagac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eac4 ,air ambulance complaints 7a7 ,consumer complaints ,section #dbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting 7including transportation by air ambulance7 after air transportation2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 and an air ambulance operator1 after passenger seats2 and 7ii7 by inserting or operator after ,internet ,web site of the carrier2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or operator after mailing address of the air carrier2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,notice to passengers on boarding or billing documentation 7#a7 ,air carriers and foreign air carriers ,an air carrier or foreign air carrier providing scheduled air transportation using any aircraft that as originally designed has a passenger capacity of #cj or more passenger seats shall include the hotline telephone number established under subsection 7a7 on-- 7,a7 prominently displayed signs of the carrier at the airport ticket counters in the ,united ,states where the air carrier operates2 and 7,b7 any electronic confirmation of the purchase of a passenger ticket for air transportation issued by the air carrier4 7#b7 ,air ambulance operators ,an air ambulance operator shall include the hotline telephone number established under subsection 7a7 on any invoice1 bill1 or other communication provided to a passenger or customer of the operator4 4 7b7 ,unfair and deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition ,section #dagab7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting air ambulance customer1 after foreign air carrier1 the first place it appears2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,in this subsection1 the term air carrier includes an air ambulance operator and the term air transportation includes any transportation provided by an air ambulance44 #ead4 ,passenger rights 7a7 ,guidelines ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require each air carrier to submit for approval a #a-page document that accurately describes the rights of passengers in air transportation1 including guidelines for the following3 7#a7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight delays of various lengths4 7#b7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight cancellations4 7#c7 ,compensation for mishandled baggage1 including delayed1 damaged1 pilfered1 or lost baggage4 7#d7 ,voluntary relinquishment of a ticketed seat due to overbooking or priority of other passengers4 7#e7 ,involuntary denial of boarding and forced removal for whatever reason1 including for safety and security reasons4 7b7 ,approval of guidelines ,not later than #ij days after each air carrier submits its guidelines for approval to the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 the air carrier shall make available such #a-page document on its website4 ,b ,aviation ,consumers ,with ,disabilities #eda4 ,select subcommittee ,section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,select subcommittee for aviation consumers with disabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a select subcommittee of the advisory committee to advise the ,secretary and the advisory committee on issues related to the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities4 7#b7 ,duties ,the select subcommittee shall-- 7,a7 identify the disability-related access barriers encountered by passengers with disabilities2 7,b7 determine the extent to which the programs and activities of the ,department of ,transportation are addressing the barriers identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 recommend consumer protection improvements related to the air travel experience of passengers with disabilities2 7,d7 advise the ,secretary with regard to the implementation of section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,e7 conduct such other activities as the ,secretary considers necessary to carry out this subsection4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the select subcommittee shall be composed of members appointed by the ,secretary1 including at least #a individual representing each of the following3 7i7 ,national disability organizations4 7ii7 ,air carriers and foreign air carriers with flights in air transportation4 7iii7 ,airport operators4 7iv7 ,contractor service providers4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,a member of the select subcommittee may also be a member of the advisory committee4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of establishment of the select subcommittee1 the select subcommittee shall submit to the advisory committee and the ,secretary a report on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities that includes-- 7i7 an assessment of existing disability-related access barriers and any emerging disability-related access barriers that will likely be an issue in the next #e years2 7ii7 an evaluation of the extent to which the programs and activities of the ,department of ,transportation are eliminating disability-related access barriers2 7iii7 a description of consumer protection improvements related to the air travel experience of passengers with disabilities2 and 7iv7 any recommendations for legislation1 regulations1 or other actions that the select subcommittee considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a copy of the report1 including any additional findings or recommendations that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#e7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary shall designate1 from among the individuals appointed under paragraph 7#c71 an individual to serve as chairperson of the select subcommittee4 7#f7 ,vacancies and travel expenses ,subsections 7c7 and 7d7 shall apply to the select subcommittee4 7#g7 ,termination ,the select subcommittee established under this subsection shall terminate upon submission of the report required under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 4 #edb4 ,aviation consumers with disabilities study 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that includes-- 7#a7 a review of airport accessibility best practices for individuals with disabilities1 including best practices that improve infrastructure facilities and communications methods1 including those related to wayfinding1 amenities1 and passenger care2 7#b7 a review of air carrier and airport training policies related to section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 a review of air carrier training policies related to properly assisting passengers with disabilities2 and 7#d7 a review of accessibility best practices that exceed those recommended under ,public ,law #ij-dhj 7popularly known as the ,architectural ,barriers ,act of #aifh2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #daea et seq471 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 the ,air ,carrier ,access ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-dce2 #ajj ,stat4 #ajhj et seq471 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the study1 including findings and recommendations4 #edc4 ,feasibility study on in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems 7a7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board1 aircraft manufacturers1 and air carriers1 shall conduct a study to determine-- 7#a7 the feasibility of in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems2 and 7#b7 if feasible1 the ways in which individuals with significant disabilities using wheelchairs1 including power wheelchairs1 can be accommodated with in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the initiation of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of the study4 #edd4 ,access advisory committee recommendations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing-- 7#a7 accommodations for air travelers with disabilities with respect to in-flight entertainment2 7#b7 accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft2 and 7#c7 service animals4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date on which the notice of proposed rulemaking is issued1 the ,secretary shall publish a final rule based on such notice4 ,c ,small ,community ,air ,service #eea4 ,essential air service authorization ,section #dagdb7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaa and all that follows before to carry out and inserting #agh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah1 #ahb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 #ahe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 #cbg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 #ccg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb1 and #cdg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 #eeb4 ,extension of final order establishing mileage adjustment eligibility ,section #dji7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #eec4 ,study on essential air service reform 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the effects of section #f of the ,airport and ,airway ,extension ,act of #bjaa1 ,part ,,iv 7,public ,law #aab-bg71 section #dba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie71 and other relevant ,federal laws enacted after #bjaj1 including the amendments made by those laws1 on the ,essential ,air ,service program4 7#b7 ,scope ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall analyze1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the impact of each relevant ,federal law1 including the amendments made by each law1 on the ,essential ,air ,service program2 7,b7 what actions communities and air carriers have taken to reduce ticket prices or increase enplanements as a result of each law2 7,c7 the issuance of waivers by the ,secretary under section #dagca7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 whether budgetary savings resulted from each law2 and 7,e7 options for further reform of the ,essential ,air ,service program4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #eed4 ,small community air service 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #dagdc7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,size ,on the date of submission of the relevant application under subsection 7b71 the airport serving the community or consortium-- 7,a7 is not larger than a small hub airport1 as determined using the ,department of ,transportation's most recently published classification2 and 7,b7 has-- 7i7 insufficient air carrier service2 or 7ii7 unreasonably high air fares4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking once1 and inserting once in a #aj-year period12 and 7,b7 by inserting at any time after different project2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 the assistance will be used to help restore scheduled passenger air service that has been terminated2 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dagdc7;e77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc to carry out this section1 of which #d1hjj1jjj per fiscal year shall be used to carry out the pilot program established under subsection 7i74 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 4 7c7 ,regional air transportation pilot program ,section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,regional air transportation pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a regional air transportation pilot program to provide operating assistance to air carriers in order to provide air service to communities not receiving sufficient air carrier service4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall provide grants under the program to encourage and maintain air service at reasonable airfares between communities that have experienced1 as determined by the ,secretary1 significant declines in air service4 7#c7 ,application required ,in order to participate in the program1 a ,state1 local government1 economic development authority1 or other public entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application1 in a manner that the ,secretary prescribes1 that contains-- 7,a7 an identification of an air carrier that has provided a written agreement to provide the air service in partnership with the applicant2 7,b7 assurances that the applicant will provide the non-,federal share and that the non-,federal share is not derived from airport revenue2 7,c7 a proposed route structure serving not more than #h communities2 and 7,d7 a timeline for commencing the air service to the communities within the proposed route structure4 7#d7 ,criteria for participation ,the ,secretary may approve up to #c applications each fiscal year1 subject to the availability of funds1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the proposal of the applicant can reasonably be expected to encourage and improve levels of air service between the relevant communities2 7,b7 the applicant has adequate financial resources to ensure the commitment to the communities2 7,c7 the airports serving the communities are nonhub1 small hub1 or medium hub airports1 as determined using the ,department of ,transportation's most recently published classifications2 and 7,d7 the air carrier commits to serving the communities for at least #b years4 7#e7 ,priorities ,the ,secretary shall prioritize applications that-- 7,a7 would initiate new or reestablish air service in communities where air fares are higher than the average air fares for all communities2 7,b7 are more likely to result in self-sustaining air service at the end of the program2 7,c7 request a ,federal share lower than #ej percent2 and 7,d7 propose to use grant funds in a timely fashion4 7#f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of operating assistance provided under the program may not exceed #ej percent4 7#g7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall cease to be effective on ,october #a1 #bjbc4 4 #eee4 ,air transportation to noneligible places 7a7 ,definitions ,section #dagca7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,wendell ,h4 ,ford ,aviation ,investment and ,reform ,act for the #bast ,century1 and inserting ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij714 7b7 ,program sunset ,section #dagcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,proposals ,no proposal under subsection 7a7 may be accepted by the ,secretary after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#b7 ,program ,the ,secretary may not provide any compensation under this section after the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection4 4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,review of ,,faa strategic cybersecurity plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,interim ,chief ,executive ,officer 7,,ceo7 of the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation is hired1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,interim ,,ceo 7or the ,,ceo of the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation1 as appropriate71 shall initiate a review of the comprehensive and strategic framework of principles and policies 7referred to in this section as the framework7 developed pursuant to section #baaa of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddijc note74 7b7 ,contents ,in undertaking the review1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 determine how the framework should be updated to reflect the transfer from the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation of operational control of air traffic services within ,united ,states airspace and international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 modify the framework to support the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in establishing cybersecurity standards to assist the ,american ,air ,navigation ,services ,corporation in responsibilities associated with managing air traffic services in a secure manner after the date of transfer 7as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act74 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after initiating the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review1 including a description of any modifications made to the framework4 #fjb4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjd7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,the purpose of the report shall be-- and all that follows through 7,b7 to reduce and inserting ,the purpose of the report shall be to reduce2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,input ,the report shall be prepared by the ,administrator 7or the ,administrator's designee7 with the participation of-- 7,a7 representatives of labor organizations representing air traffic control system employees of the ,,faa2 and 7,b7 industry stakeholders4 4 7b7 ,,faa air traffic control facility consolidation and realignment projects ,notwithstanding section #ijcag7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall continue to carry out any consolidation or realignment project commenced under section #hjd of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab4 #fjc4 ,,faa review and reform 7a7 ,agency report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed analysis of any actions taken to address the findings and recommendations included in the report required under section #hab7;d7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf note71 including-- 7#a7 consolidating1 phasing-out1 or eliminating duplicative positions1 programs1 roles1 or offices2 7#b7 eliminating or streamlining wasteful practices2 7#c7 eliminating or phasing-out redundant1 obsolete1 or unnecessary functions2 7#d7 reforming and streamlining inefficient processes so that the activities of the ,administration are completed in an expedited and efficient manner2 and 7#e7 reforming or eliminating ineffectual or outdated policies4 7b7 ,additional review ,not later than #a year after the date of transfer1 as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 the ,administrator shall undertake and complete a thorough review of each program1 office1 and organization within the ,administration to identify-- 7#a7 duplicative positions1 programs1 roles1 or offices2 7#b7 wasteful practices2 7#c7 redundant1 obsolete1 or unnecessary functions2 7#d7 inefficient processes2 and 7#e7 ineffectual or outdated policies4 7c7 ,actions ,to streamline and reform ,,faa ,not later than #fj days after the date of completion of the review under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall undertake such actions as may be necessary to address the findings of the ,administrator under such subsection4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of completion of the review under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the actions taken by the ,administrator pursuant to subsection 7c71 including any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions4 #fjd4 ,aviation fuel 7a7 ,use of unleaded aviation gasoline ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall allow the use of an unleaded aviation gasoline in an aircraft as a replacement for a leaded gasoline if the ,administrator-- 7#a7 determines that an unleaded aviation gasoline qualifies as a replacement for an approved leaded gasoline2 7#b7 identifies the aircraft and engines that are eligible to use the qualified replacement unleaded gasoline2 and 7#c7 adopts a process 7other than the traditional means of certification7 to allow eligible aircraft and engines to operate using qualified replacement unleaded gasoline in a manner that ensures safety4 7b7 ,timing ,the ,administrator shall adopt the process described in subsection 7a77#c7 not later than #ahj days after the later of-- 7#a7 the date of completion of the ,piston ,aviation ,fuels ,initiative of the ,administration2 or 7#b7 the date of publication of an ,american ,society for ,testing and ,materials ,production ,specification for an unleaded aviation gasoline4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,piston ,aviation ,fuels ,initiative of the ,administration and the ,american ,society for ,testing and ,materials should work to find an appropriate unleaded aviation gasoline by ,january #a1 #bjbc4 #fje4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 upon request of a private aircraft owner or operator1 block the registration number of the aircraft of the owner or operator from any public dissemination or display1 except in data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of the owner or operator4 #fjf4 ,air shows ,on an annual basis1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall work with representatives of ,administration-approved air shows1 the general aviation community1 and stadiums and other large outdoor events and venues to identify and resolve1 to the maximum extent practicable1 scheduling conflicts between ,administration-approved air shows and large outdoor events and venues where-- 7#a7 flight restrictions will be imposed pursuant to section #eba of title ,v of division ,f of ,public ,law #ajh-aii 7#aah ,stat4 #cdc72 or 7#b7 any other restriction will be imposed pursuant to ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,flight ,data ,center ,notice to ,airmen #d_/cfba 7or any successor notice to airmen74 #fjg4 ,part #ia review1 reform1 and streamlining 7a7 ,establishment of task force ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a task force comprised of representatives of the general aviation industry who regularly perform part #ia operations1 labor unions 7including those representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and ,,faa aviation safety engineers71 manufacturers1 and the ,government to-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the ,,faa oversight and authorization processes and requirements for aircraft under part #ia2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to streamline the applicable authorization and approval processes1 improve safety1 and reduce regulatory cost burdens and delays for the ,,faa and aircraft owners and operators who operate pursuant to part #ia4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the assessment and making recommendations under subsection 7a71 the task force shall consider-- 7#a7 process reforms and improvements to allow the ,,faa to review and approve applications in a fair and timely fashion2 7#b7 the appropriateness of requiring an authorization for each experimental aircraft rather than using a broader all makes and models approach2 7#c7 ways to improve the timely response to letters of authorization applications for aircraft owners and operators who operate pursuant to part #ia1 including setting deadlines and granting temporary or automatic authorizations if deadlines are missed by the ,,faa2 7#d7 methods for enhancing the effective use of delegation systems2 7#e7 methods for training the ,,faa's field office employees in risk-based and safety management system oversight2 and 7#f7 such other matters related to streamlining part #ia authorization and approval processes as the task force considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the task force's assessment4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include an explanation of how the ,administrator will-- 7,a7 implement the recommendations of the task force2 7,b7 measure progress in implementing the recommendations2 and 7,c7 measure the effectiveness of the implemented recommendations4 7d7 ,implementation of recommendations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall implement the recommendations made under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,part #ia ,the term part #ia means part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7f7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the task force4 7g7 ,sunset ,the task force shall terminate on the day the ,administrator submits the report required under subsection 7c74 #fjh4 ,aircraft registration ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a rulemaking to increase the duration of aircraft registrations for noncommercial general aviation aircraft to #aj years4 #fji4 ,air transportation of lithium cells and batteries 7a7 ,cooperative efforts ,to ensure compliance with safety regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall carry out cooperative efforts to ensure that shippers who offer lithium ion and lithium metal batteries for air transport to or from the ,united ,states comply with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7#b7 ,cooperative efforts ,the cooperative efforts the ,secretary shall carry out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 include the following3 7,a7 ,encouraging training programs at locations outside the ,united ,states from which substantial cargo shipments of lithium ion or lithium metal batteries originate for manufacturers1 freight forwarders1 and other shippers and potential shippers of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries4 7,b7 ,working with ,federal1 regional1 and international transportation agencies to ensure enforcement of ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions with respect to shippers who offer noncompliant shipments of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries4 7,c7 ,sharing information1 as appropriate1 with ,federal1 regional1 and international transportation agencies regarding noncompliant shipments4 7,d7 ,pursuing a joint effort with the international aviation community to develop a process to obtain assurances that appropriate enforcement actions are taken to reduce the likelihood of noncompliant shipments1 especially with respect to jurisdictions in which enforcement activities historically have been limited4 7,e7 ,providing information in brochures and on the internet in appropriate foreign languages and dialects that describes the actions required to comply with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7,f7 ,developing joint efforts with the international aviation community to promote a better understanding of the requirements of and methods of compliance with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7#c7 ,reporting ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on compliance with the policy set forth in subsection 7e7 and the cooperative efforts carried out1 or planned to be carried out1 under this subsection4 7b7 ,lithium battery air safety advisory committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish1 in accordance with the requirements of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 a lithium ion and lithium metal battery air safety advisory committee 7in this subsection referred to as the ,committee74 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7,a7 facilitate communication between manufacturers of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries1 manufacturers of products incorporating both large and small lithium ion and lithium metal batteries1 air carriers1 and the ,federal ,government regarding the safe air transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries and the effectiveness and economic and social impacts of the regulation of such transportation2 7,b7 provide the ,secretary1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration with timely information about new lithium ion and lithium metal battery technology and transportation safety practices and methodologies2 7,c7 provide a forum for the ,secretary to provide information on and to discuss the activities of the ,department of ,transportation relating to lithium ion and lithium metal battery transportation safety1 the policies underlying the activities1 and positions to be advocated in international forums2 7,d7 provide a forum for the ,secretary to provide information and receive advice on-- 7i7 activities carried out throughout the world to communicate and enforce relevant ,united ,states regulations and the ,,icao ,technical ,instructions2 and 7ii7 the effectiveness of the activities2 7,e7 provide advice and recommendations to the ,secretary with respect to lithium ion and lithium metal battery air transportation safety1 including how best to implement activities to increase awareness of relevant requirements and their importance to travelers and shippers2 and 7,f7 review methods to decrease the risk posed by air shipment of undeclared hazardous materials and efforts to educate those who prepare and offer hazardous materials for shipment via air transport4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,individuals appointed by the ,secretary to represent-- 7i7 large volume manufacturers of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries2 7ii7 domestic manufacturers of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries or battery packs2 7iii7 manufacturers of consumer products powered by lithium ion and lithium metal batteries2 7iv7 manufacturers of vehicles powered by lithium ion and lithium metal batteries2 7v7 marketers of products powered by lithium ion and lithium metal batteries2 7vi7 cargo air service providers based in the ,united ,states2 7vii7 passenger air service providers based in the ,united ,states2 7viii7 pilots and employees of air service providers described in clauses 7vi7 and 7vii72 7ix7 shippers of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries for air transportation2 7x7 manufacturers of battery-powered medical devices or batteries used in medical devices2 and 7xi7 employees of the ,department of ,transportation1 including employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration4 7,b7 ,representatives of such other ,government departments and agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,any other individuals the ,secretary determines are appropriate to comply with ,federal law4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,committee1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7i7 describes and evaluates the steps being taken in the private sector and by international regulatory authorities to implement and enforce requirements relating to the safe transportation by air of bulk shipments of lithium ion cells and batteries2 and 7ii7 identifies any areas of enforcement or regulatory requirements for which there is consensus that greater attention is needed4 7,b7 ,independent statements ,each member of the ,committee shall be provided an opportunity to submit an independent statement of views with the report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall meet at the direction of the ,secretary and at least twice a year4 7,b7 ,preparation for ,,icao meetings ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall convene a meeting of the ,committee in connection with and in advance of each meeting of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization1 or any of its panels or working groups1 addressing the safety of air transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries to brief ,committee members on positions to be taken by the ,united ,states at such meeting and provide ,committee members a meaningful opportunity to comment4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date on which the ,committee is established4 7#g7 ,termination of ,future of ,aviation ,advisory ,committee ,the ,future of ,aviation ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the date on which the lithium ion battery air safety advisory committee is established4 7c7 ,medical device batteries 7#a7 ,limited exceptions to restrictions on air transportation of medical device batteries ,the ,secretary shall issue limited exceptions to the restrictions on transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries to allow the shipment on a passenger aircraft of not more than #b replacement batteries specifically used for a medical device if-- 7,a7 the intended destination of the batteries is not serviced daily by cargo aircraft if a battery is required for medically necessary care2 or 7,b7 with regard to a shipper of lithium ion or lithium metal batteries for medical devices that cannot comply with a charge limitation in place at the time1 each battery is-- 7i7 individually packed in an inner packaging that completely encloses the battery2 7ii7 placed in a rigid outer packaging2 and 7iii7 protected to prevent a short circuit4 7#b7 ,medical device defined ln this subsection1 the term medical device means an instrument1 apparatus1 implement1 machine1 contrivance1 implant1 or in vitro reagent1 including any component1 part1 or accessory thereof1 which is intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions1 or in the cure1 mitigation1 treatment1 or prevention of disease1 in a person4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as expanding or restricting any authority of the ,secretary under section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note74 7d7 ,packaging improvements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with interested stakeholders1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an evaluation of current practices for the packaging of lithium ion batteries and cells for air transportation1 including recommendations1 if any1 to improve the packaging of such batteries and cells for air transportation in a safe1 efficient1 and cost-effective manner4 7e7 ,department of ,transportation policy on international representation ,it shall be the policy of the ,department of ,transportation to support the participation of industry in all panels and working groups of the ,dangerous ,goods ,panel of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization and any other international test or standard setting organization that considers proposals on the safety or transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries in which the ,united ,states participates4 7f7 ,harmonization ,with ,,icao ,technical ,instructions ,pursuant to section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conform ,united ,states regulations on the air transport of lithium cells and batteries with the lithium cells and batteries requirements in the #bjae-bjaf edition of the ,,icao ,technical ,instructions 7including all addenda71 including the revised standards adopted by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization that became effective on ,april #a1 #bjaf4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,icao ,technical ,instructions ,the term ,,icao ,technical ,instructions has the meaning given that term in section #hbh7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note74 7#b7 ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations ,the term ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations means the regulations in parts #ajj through #agg of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7including amendments adopted after the date of enactment of this ,act74 #faj4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural and small communities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a pilot program under which1 upon approval of an application submitted by an operator of a public-use airport1 the ,secretary shall install and operate at the airport a remote air traffic control tower in order to assess the operational benefits of remote air traffic control towers4 7b7 ,applications ,the operator of an airport seeking to participate in the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary for approval an application that is in such form and contains such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,selection criteria 7#a7 ,selection of airports ,from among the applications submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 after consultation with representatives of labor organizations representing operators and employees of the air traffic control system1 shall select for participation in the pilot program #g airports as follows3 7,a7 #a nonhub1 primary airport4 7,b7 #c nonprimary airports without existing air traffic control towers4 7,c7 #b airports with air traffic control towers participating in a program established under section #dgabd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 #a airport selected at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,priority selection ,in selecting from among the applications submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that can best demonstrate the capabilities and potential of remote air traffic control towers1 including applicants proposing to operate multiple remote air traffic control towers from a single facility4 7#c7 ,authority to reallocate airport selection ,if the ,secretary receives an insufficient number of applications1 the ,secretary may reallocate the distribution of airport sites described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,asset classification ,for purposes of section #ijcag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 a remote air traffic control tower1 including ancillary equipment1 installed with ,government funds pursuant to this section shall be considered to be an air navigation facility4 7e7 ,safety risk management panel 7#a7 ,safety risk management panel meeting ,prior to the operational use of a remote air traffic control tower1 the ,secretary shall convene a safety risk management panel for the tower to address any safety issues with respect to the tower4 7#b7 ,safety risk management panel best practices ,the safety risk management panels shall be created and utilized in a manner similar to that of safety risk management panels previously established for remote air traffic control towers1 taking into account-- 7,a7 best practices that have been developed2 and 7,b7 operational data from remote air traffic control towers located in the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,airport improvement program ,the pilot program shall be eligible for airport improvement funding under chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,possible expansion of program ,not later than #cj days after the date that the first remote air traffic control tower is commissioned1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a repeatable process by which future certified remote air traffic control tower systems may be commissioned at additional airports4 7h7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,air navigation facility ,the term air navigation facility has the meaning given that term in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,remote air traffic control tower ,the term remote air traffic control tower means a remotely operated air navigation facility1 including all necessary system components1 that provides the functions and capabilities of an air traffic control tower4 7#b7 ,applicability of other definitions ,the terms nonhub airport1 primary airport1 and public-use airport have the meanings given such terms in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,sunset ,the pilot program shall terminate on the day before the date of transfer1 as defined in section #ijaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 #faa4 ,ensuring ,,faa readiness to provide seamless oceanic operations ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjah1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make a final investment decision for the implementation of a reduced oceanic separation capability that1 by ,march #ca1 #bjai1 shall be operational and in use providing capabilities at least equivalent to that offered in neighboring airspace1 and such service shall be provided in the same manner as terrestrial surveillance is provided4 #fab4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women in aviation ,it is the sense of ,congress that the aviation industry should explore all opportunities1 including pilot training1 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education1 and mentorship programs1 to encourage and support female students and aviators to pursue a career in aviation4 #fac4 ,obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may implement the policy set forth in the notice of proposed policy titled ,proposal to ,consider the ,impact of ,one ,engine ,inoperative ,procedures in ,obstruction ,evaluation ,aeronautical ,studies published by the ,department of ,transportation on ,april #bh1 #bjad 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #bccjj71 only if the policy is adopted pursuant to a notice and comment rulemaking and1 for purposes of ,executive ,order #abhff 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note2 relating to regulatory planning and review71 is treated as a significant regulatory action within the scope of section #c7;f77#a7 of such ,order4 #fad4 ,aircraft leasing ,section #ddaab7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking on land or water2 and 7#b7 by inserting operational before control4 #fae4 ,report on obsolete test equipment 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the ,national ,test ,equipment ,program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a list of all known outstanding requests for test equipment1 cataloged by type and location1 under the ,program2 7#b7 a description of the current method under the ,program of ensuring calibrated equipment is in place for utilization2 7#c7 a plan by the ,administrator for appropriate inventory of such equipment2 7#d7 the ,administrator's recommendations for increasing multifunctionality in future test equipment and all known and foreseeable manufacturer technological advances2 and 7#e7 a plan to replace1 as appropriate1 obsolete test equipment throughout the service areas4 #faf4 ,retired military controllers ,section #ddejf7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting except for individuals covered by a program described in paragraph 7#d71 after section #ccjg of title #e12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,retired military controllers ,the ,administrator may establish a program to provide an original appointment to a position as an air traffic controller for individuals who-- 7,a7 are on terminal leave pending retirement from active duty military service or have retired from active duty military service within #e years of applying for the appointment2 and 7,b7 within #e years of applying for the appointment1 have held either an air traffic control specialist certification or a facility rating according to ,administration standards4 4 #fag4 ,pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers 7a7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall make publicly available1 in a clear and concise format1 advisory guidance that describes how a pilot may share flight expenses with passengers in a manner consistent with ,federal law1 including regulations4 7#b7 ,examples included ,the guidance shall include examples of-- 7,a7 flights for which pilots and passengers may share expenses2 7,b7 flights for which pilots and passengers may not share expenses2 7,c7 the methods of communication that pilots and passengers may use to arrange flights for which expenses are shared2 and 7,d7 the methods of communication that pilots and passengers may not use to arrange flights for which expenses are shared4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which guidance is made publicly available under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report analyzing ,federal policy with respect to pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers4 7#b7 ,evaluations included ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the rationale for such ,federal policy2 7,b7 safety and other concerns related to pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers2 and 7,c7 benefits related to pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers4 #fah4 ,aviation rulemaking committee for part #ace pilot rest and duty rules 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall convene an aviation rulemaking committee to review1 and develop findings and recommendations regarding1 pilot rest and duty rules under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report based on the findings of the aviation rulemaking committee2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of submission of the report under paragraph 7#a71 issue a notice of proposed rulemaking based on any consensus recommendations reached by the aviation rulemaking committee4 7c7 ,composition ,the aviation rulemaking committee shall consist of members appointed by the ,administrator1 including-- 7#a7 representatives of industry2 7#b7 representatives of aviation labor organizations1 including collective bargaining units representing pilots who are covered by part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and subpart ,k of part #ia of such title2 and 7#c7 aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of flight crewmember education and training requirements under part #ace of such title4 7d7 ,considerations ,the ,administrator shall direct the aviation rulemaking committee to consider-- 7#a7 recommendations of prior part #ace rulemaking committees2 7#b7 accommodations necessary for small businesses2 7#c7 scientific data derived from aviation-related fatigue and sleep research2 7#d7 data gathered from aviation safety reporting programs2 7#e7 the need to accommodate the diversity of operations conducted under part #ace2 and 7#f7 other items1 as appropriate4 #fai4 ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority 7in this section referred to as ,,mwaa71 which operates ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport and ,dulles ,international ,airport by lease with the ,department of ,transportation1 has routinely performed poorly on audits conducted by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 the responsible stewardship of taxpayer-owned assets by ,,mwaa is of great concern to ,congress2 7#c7 a ,march #bj1 #bjae1 audit conducted by the ,inspector ,general titled ,,mwaa's ,office of ,audit ,does ,not ,have an ,adequate ,quality ,assurance and ,improvement ,program 7,report ,no4 ,,za-#bjae-jce7 found that ,,mwaa's quality assurance and improvement program did not conform with the standards of the ,institute of ,internal ,auditors2 and 7#d7 the ,inspector ,general's audit made #g recommendations to strengthen ,,mwaa governance1 its ,office of ,audit1 and its quality assurance and improvement program4 7b7 ,implementing audit recommendations 7#a7 ,study ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct a study on ,,mwaa's progress in implementing the recommendations of the audit referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the study1 including the ,inspector ,general's findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations for strengthening and improving ,,mwaa's ,office of ,audit4 #fbj4 ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall permit a covered air carrier to operate to or from a location in a noncontiguous ,state without a ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast or ,meteorological ,aerodrome ,report if-- 7#a7 such location is determined to be under visual meteorological conditions2 7#b7 a current ,area ,forecast1 supplemented by other local weather observations or reports1 is available2 and 7#c7 an alternate airport that has an available ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast and weather report is specified4 7b7 ,procedures ,a covered air carrier shall-- 7#a7 have approved procedures for dispatch or release and enroute weather evaluation2 and 7#b7 operate under instrument flight rules enroute to the destination4 7c7 ,covered air carrier defined ,in this section1 the term covered air carrier means an air carrier operating in a noncontiguous ,state under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #fba4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees stationed on ,guam ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,secretary of ,defense should seek an agreement that would enable ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees stationed on ,guam to have access to ,department of ,defense hospitals1 commissaries1 and exchanges on ,guam2 7#b7 access to these facilities is important to ensure the health and well-being of ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees and their families2 and 7#c7 in exchange for this access1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should make payments to cover the applicable administrative costs incurred by the ,department of ,defense in carrying out the agreement4 #fbb4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,airport capacity enhancement projects at congested airports ,section #djajd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dgagf and inserting section #dgage4 7b7 ,passenger facility charges ,section #djaag7;a77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking charge or charge and inserting charge4 7c7 ,overflights of national parks ,section #djabh7;a77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking under part #ia of the title #ad1 and inserting under part #ia of title #ad14 7d7 ,plans ,to address needs of families of passengers involved in foreign air carrier accidents ,section #dacac7;c77#af7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,an assurance that the foreign air carrier and inserting ,an assurance that4 7e7 ,operations of carriers ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dagah and inserting the following3 #dagah4 ,special rules for ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport4 4 7f7 ,schedules for certain transportation of mail ,section #daijb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #daijf and inserting section #daije4 7g7 ,weighing mail ,section #daijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and -administrative and inserting and administrative4 7h7 ,structures interfering with air commerce or national security ,section #ddgah7;b77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking air navigation facilities and equipment and inserting air or space navigation facilities and equipment2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site licensed by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 4 7i7 ,fees involving aircraft not providing air transportation ,section #decjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ddgjc7;f77#b7 each place it appears and inserting #ddgjc7;g77#b74 7j7 ,chapter #dfe ,the analysis for chapter #dfe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the following3 #dfejc4 ,repealed4 4 7k7 ,solicitation and consideration of comments ,section #dgaga7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #dcga and inserting #dcba4 7l7 ,adjustments to compensation for significantly increased costs ,section #dbf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagcg note7 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca note7 by striking the ,secretary may waive and inserting the ,secretary of ,transportation may waive4 7m7 ,aircraft departure queue management pilot program ,section #ejg7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeje note7 is amended by striking section #dhaja7;a7 and inserting section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code14 #fbc4 ,application of veterans' preference to ,federal ,aviation ,administration personnel management system ,section #djabb7;g77#b77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting #ccjd7;f71 before #ccjh-ccbj2 and 7#b7 by inserting #cccj;a1 #cccj;b1 #cccj;c1 and #cccj;d1 before relating4 #fbd4 ,public aircraft eligible for logging flight times ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue regulations modifying section #fa4ea7;j77#d7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 so as to include aircraft under the direct operational control of forestry and fire protection agencies as public aircraft eligible for logging flight times4 #fbe4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration workforce review 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,,faa7 in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the review1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 identify the long-term workforce and training needs of the ,,faa workforce2 7#b7 assess the impact of automation1 digitalization1 and artificial intelligence on the ,,faa workforce2 7#c7 analyze the skills and qualifications required of the ,,faa workforce for successful performance in the current and future projected aviation environment2 7#d7 review current performance incentive policies of the ,,faa1 including awards for performance2 7#e7 analyze ways in which the ,,faa can work with industry and labor1 including labor groups representing the ,,faa workforce1 to establish knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 and 7#f7 develop recommendations on the most effective qualifications1 training programs 7including e-learning training71 and performance incentive approaches to address the needs of the future projected aviation regulatory system in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review4 #fbf4 ,state taxation ,section #djaaf7;d77#b77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 except as otherwise provided under section #dgacc1 levy or collect a tax1 fee1 or charge1 first taking effect after the date of enactment of this clause1 upon any business located at a commercial service airport or operating as a permittee of such an airport that is not generally imposed on sales or services by that ,state1 political subdivision1 or authority unless wholly utilized for airport or aeronautical purposes4 4 #fbg4 ,aviation and aerospace workforce of the future 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 in #bjaf1 ,united ,states air carriers carried a record high number of passengers on domestic flights1 #gai million passengers2 7#b7 the ,united ,states aerospace and defense industry employed #a4g million workers in #bjae1 or roughly #b percent of the ,nation's total employment base2 7#c7 the average salary of an employee in the aerospace and defense industry is #dd percent above the national average2 7#d7 in #bjae1 the aerospace and defense industry contributed nearly #bjb4d billion in value added to the ,united ,states economy2 7#e7 an effective aviation industry relies on individuals with unique skill sets1 many of which can be directly obtained through career and technical education opportunities2 and 7#f7 industry and the ,federal ,government have taken some actions to attract qualified individuals to careers in aviation and aerospace and to retain qualified individuals in such careers4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 public and private education institutions should make available to students and parents information on approved programs of study and career pathways1 including career exploration1 work-based learning opportunities1 dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities1 and guidance and advisement resources2 7#b7 public and private education institutions should partner with aviation and aerospace companies to promote career paths available within the industry and share information on the unique benefits and opportunities the career paths offer2 7#c7 aviation companies1 including air carriers1 manufacturers1 commercial space companies1 unmanned aircraft system companies1 and repair stations1 should create opportunities1 through apprenticeships or other mechanisms1 to attract young people to aviation and aerospace careers and to enable individuals to gain the critical skills needed to thrive in such professions2 and 7#d7 the ,federal ,government should consider the needs of men and women interested in pursuing careers in the aviation and aerospace industry1 the long-term personnel needs of the aviation and aerospace industry1 and the role of aviation in the ,united ,states economy in the creation and administration of educational and financial aid programs4 #fbh4 ,future aviation and aerospace workforce study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study-- 7#a7 to identify the factors influencing the supply of individuals pursuing a career in the aviation or aerospace industry2 and 7#b7 to identify best practices or programs to incentivize1 recruit1 and retain young people in aviation and aerospace professions4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct the study in consultation with-- 7#a7 appropriate ,federal agencies2 and 7#b7 the aviation and aerospace industry1 institutions of higher education1 and labor stakeholders4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study and related recommendations4 #fbi4 ,,faa leadership on civil supersonic aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall exercise leadership in the creation of ,federal and international policies1 regulations1 and standards relating to the certification and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft4 7b7 ,exercise of leadership ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider the needs of the aerospace industry and other stakeholders when creating policies1 regulations1 and standards that enable the safe commercial deployment of civil supersonic aircraft technology and the safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft2 and 7#b7 obtain the input of aerospace industry stakeholders regarding-- 7,a7 the appropriate regulatory framework and timeline for permitting the safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft within ,united ,states airspace1 including updating or modifying existing regulations on such operation2 7,b7 issues related to standards and regulations for the type certification and safe operation of civil supersonic aircraft1 including noise certification1 including-- 7i7 the operational differences between subsonic aircraft and supersonic aircraft2 7ii7 costs and benefits associated with landing and takeoff noise requirements for civil supersonic aircraft1 including impacts on aircraft emissions2 7iii7 public and economic benefits of the operation of civil supersonic aircraft and associated aerospace industry activity2 and 7iv7 challenges relating to ensuring that standards and regulations aimed at relieving and protecting the public health and welfare from aircraft noise and sonic booms are economically reasonable1 technologically practicable1 and appropriate for civil supersonic aircraft2 and 7,c7 other issues identified by the ,administrator or the aerospace industry that must be addressed to enable the safe commercial deployment and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft4 7c7 ,international leadership ,the ,administrator1 in the appropriate international forums1 shall take actions that-- 7#a7 demonstrate global leadership under subsection 7a72 7#b7 address the needs of the aerospace industry identified under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 protect the public health and welfare4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 the ,administrator's actions to exercise leadership in the creation of ,federal and international policies1 regulations1 and standards relating to the certification and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft2 7#b7 planned1 proposed1 and anticipated actions to update or modify existing policies and regulations related to civil supersonic aircraft1 including those identified as a result of industry consultation and feedback2 and 7#c7 a timeline for any actions to be taken to update or modify existing policies and regulations related to civil supersonic aircraft4 #fcj4 ,oklahoma registry office ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the aircraft registry office in ,oklahoma ,city1 ,oklahoma1 as excepted during a ,government shutdown or emergency 7as it provides excepted services7 to ensure that it remains open during any ,government shutdown or emergency4 #fca4 ,foreign air transportation under ,united ,states-,european ,union ,air ,transport ,agreement 7a7 ,certain foreign air transportation permits ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may not issue a permit under section #dacjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or an exemption under section #djaji of such title1 authorizing a person to provide foreign air transportation as a foreign air carrier under the ,united ,states-,european ,union ,air ,transport ,agreement of ,april #bjjg 7as amended7 in a proceeding in which the applicability of ,article #ag bis of such ,agreement has been raised by an interested person1 unless the ,secretary-- 7#a7 finds that issuing the permit or exemption would be consistent with the intent set forth in ,article #ag bis of the ,agreement1 that opportunities created by the ,agreement do not undermine labor standards or the labor-related rights and principles contained in the laws of the respective parties to the ,agreement2 and 7#b7 imposes on the permit or exemption such conditions as may be necessary to ensure that the person complies with the intent of ,article #ag bis4 7b7 ,public interest test ,section #dacjb7b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking under an agreement with the ,united ,states ,government2 or and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking the foreign air transportation and inserting after considering the totality of the circumstances1 including the factors set forth in section #djaja7;a71 the foreign air transportation4 7c7 ,public interest requirements 7#a7 ,policy ,section #djaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 preventing entry into ,united ,states markets by flag of convenience carriers4 4 7#b7 ,international air transportation ,section #djaja7;e77#i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 erosion of labor standards associated with flag of convenience carriers4 4 7#c7 ,flag of convenience carrier defined ,section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#di7 flag of convenience carrier means a foreign air carrier that is established in a country other than the home country of its majority owner or owners in order to avoid regulations of the home country4 4 #fcb4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcg4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff ,in addition to other training requirements1 each air carrier shall provide training-- 7#a7 to ticket counter agents1 gate agents1 and other air carrier workers whose jobs require regular interaction with passengers2 and 7#b7 on recognizing and responding to potential human trafficking victims4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcg4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff4 4 #fcc4 ,part #ajg implementation improvements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish a direct final rule-- 7#a7 revising section #ajg4bje of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 by striking the second sentence of subsections 7a7 and 7c72 and 7#b7 revising section #ajg4be of such title by striking and is not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire4 7b7 ,determination of waiver ,in determining whether to grant a waiver under part #ajg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to authorize transportation of another's property for compensation or hire beyond the visual line of sight of the remote pilot1 from a moving vehicle1 or over people1 the ,administrator shall consider the technological capabilities of the unmanned aircraft system1 the qualifications of the remote pilot1 and the operational environment4 #fcd4 ,part #ajg transparency and technology improvements 7a7 ,transparency ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish on the ,federal ,aviation ,administration website a representative sample of the safety justifications1 offered by applicants for small unmanned aircraft system waivers and airspace authorizations1 that have been approved by the ,administration for each regulation waived or class of airspace authorized1 except that any published justification shall not reveal proprietary or commercially sensitive information4 7b7 ,technology improvements ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the online waiver and certificates of authorization processes-- 7#a7 to provide real time confirmation that an application filed online has been received by the ,administration2 and 7#b7 to provide an applicant with an opportunity to review the status of the applicant's application4 #fce4 ,prohibitions against smoking on passenger flights ,section #dagjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,electronic cigarettes 7#a7 ,inclusion ,the use of an electronic cigarette shall be treated as smoking for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,electronic cigarette defined ,in this section1 the term electronic cigarette means a device that delivers nicotine to a user of the device in the form of a vapor that is inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking4 4 #fcf4 ,consumer protection requirements relating to large ticket agents 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule to require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the final rule shall be to ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 there is a consistent level of consumer protection regardless of where consumers purchase air fares and related air transportation services4 7c7 ,standards ,in issuing the final rule1 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum1 establishing standards for-- 7#a7 providing prompt refunds when ticket refunds are due1 including fees for optional services that consumers purchased but were not able to use due to a flight cancellation or oversale situation2 7#b7 providing an option to hold a reservation at the quoted fare without payment1 or to cancel without penalty1 for #bd hours2 7#c7 disclosing cancellation policies1 seating configurations1 and lavatory availability with respect to flights2 7#d7 notifying customers in a timely manner of itinerary changes2 and 7#e7 responding promptly to customer complaints4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following shall apply3 7#a7 ,ticket agent 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term ticket agent has the meaning given that term in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ticket agent includes a person who acts as an intermediary involved in the sale of air transportation directly or indirectly to consumers1 including by operating an electronic airline information system1 if the person-- 7i7 holds the person out as a source of information about1 or reservations for1 the air transportation industry2 and 7ii7 receives compensation in any way related to the sale of air transportation4 7#b7 ,large ticket agent ,the term large ticket agent means a ticket agent with annual revenues of #ajj1jjj1jjj or more4 #fcg4 ,agency procurement reporting requirements ,section #djaaj7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,annual report on the purchase of foreign manufactured articles 7,a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the end of the fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit a report to ,congress on the dollar amount of the acquisitions made by the agency from entities that manufacture the articles1 materials1 or supplies outside of the ,united ,states in such fiscal year4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall separately indicate-- 7i7 the dollar value of any articles1 materials1 or supplies purchased that were manufactured outside of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 a summary of the total procurement funds spent on goods manufactured in the ,united ,states versus funds spent on goods manufactured outside of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,availability of report ,the ,secretary shall make the report under subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available on the agency's website not later than #cj days after submission to ,congress4 4 #fch4 ,zero-emission vehicles and technology 7a7 ,passenger facility charge eligibility ,section #djaag7;a77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,a project for-- 7i7 converting or retrofitting vehicles and ground support equipment into eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment 7as defined in section #dgajb72 or 7ii7 acquiring1 by purchase or lease1 eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment 7as defined in section #dgajb74 4 7b7 ,airport improvement program eligibility 7#a7 ,airport development defined ,section #dgajb7c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,p7 converting or retrofitting vehicles and ground support equipment into eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment or acquiring1 by purchase or lease1 eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment4 7,q7 constructing or modifying airport facilities to install a microgrid in order to provide increased resilience to severe weather1 terrorism1 and other causes of grid failures4 4 7#b7 ,additional definitions ,section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 eligible zero-emission vehicle and equipment means a zero-emission vehicle1 equipment related to such a vehicle1 and ground support equipment that includes zero-emission technology that is-- 7,a7 used exclusively at a commercial service airport2 or 7,b7 used exclusively to transport people or materials to and from a commercial service airport4 7#ca7 microgrid means a localized grouping of electricity sources and loads that normally operates connected to and synchronous with the traditional centralized electrical grid1 but can disconnect and function autonomously as physical or economic conditions dictate4 7#cb7 zero-emission vehicle means a zero-emission vehicle as defined in section #hh4ajb-id of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant 7or precursor pollutant7 under any possible operational modes and conditions4 4 7#c7 ,special apportionment categories ,section #dgaag7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting for airport development described in section #dgajb7c77,p71 after under section #dgada14 7c7 ,zero-,emission program ,chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #dgacf2 7#b7 by redesignating section #dgacf;a as section #dgacf2 and 7#c7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may establish a pilot program under which the sponsors of not less than #aj public-use airports may use funds made available under this chapter or section #dhajc for use at such airports to carry out-- 7#a7 activities associated with the acquisition1 by purchase or lease1 and operation of zero-emission vehicles1 including removable power sources for such vehicles2 and 7#b7 the construction or modification of infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of fuel and services necessary for the use of such vehicles4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a public-use airport is eligible for participation in the program if the vehicles or ground support equipment are-- 7#a7 used exclusively at the airport2 or 7#b7 used exclusively to transport people or materials to and from the airport4 2 7#d7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the program shall be the ,federal share specified in section #dgaji4 7e7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the sponsor of a public-use airport may use not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to the sponsor under the program in any fiscal year for-- 7,a7 technical assistance2 and 7,b7 project management support to assist the airport with the solicitation1 acquisition1 and deployment of zero-emission vehicles1 related equipment1 and supporting infrastructure4 7#b7 ,providers of technical assistance ,to receive the technical assistance or project management support described in paragraph 7#a71 participants in the program may use-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization selected by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 a university transportation center receiving grants under section #eeje in the region of the airport4 2 7#e7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 in subsection 7f7 by striking section #dgacf and inserting the inherently low emission airport vehicle pilot program2 and 7#f7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,allowable project cost ,the allowable project cost for the acquisition of a zero-emission vehicle shall be the total cost of purchasing or leasing the vehicle1 including the cost of technical assistance or project management support described in subsection 7e74 7h7 ,flexible procurement ,a sponsor of a public-use airport may use funds made available under the program to acquire1 by purchase or lease1 a zero-emission vehicle and a removable power source in separate transactions1 including transactions by which the airport purchases the vehicle and leases the removable power source4 7i7 ,testing required ,a sponsor of a public-use airport may not use funds made available under the program to acquire a zero-emission vehicle unless that make1 model1 or type of vehicle has been tested by a ,federal vehicle testing facility acceptable to the ,secretary4 7j7 ,removable power source defined ,in this section1 the term removable power source means a power source that is separately installed in1 and removable from1 a zero-emission vehicle and may include a battery1 a fuel cell1 an ultra-capacitor1 or other advanced power source used in a zero-emission vehicle4 4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #dgacf and #dgacf;a and inserting the following3 #dgacf4 ,zero-emission airport vehicles and infrastructure4 4 #fci4 ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each air carrier operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7in this section referred to as a part #aba air carrier71 shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for review and acceptance an ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plan related to the customer service agents of the air carrier and that is developed in consultation with the labor union representing such agents4 7b7 ,contents of plan ,an ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,reporting protocols for air carrier customer service agents who have been the victim of a verbal or physical assault4 7#b7 ,protocols for the immediate notification of law enforcement after an incident of verbal or physical assault committed against an air carrier customer service agent4 7#c7 ,protocols for informing ,federal law enforcement with respect to violations of section #dfejc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,protocols for ensuring that a passenger involved in a violent incident with a customer service agent of an air carrier is not allowed to move through airport security or board an aircraft until appropriate law enforcement has had an opportunity to assess the incident and take appropriate action4 7#e7 ,protocols for air carriers to inform passengers of ,federal laws protecting ,federal1 airport1 and air carrier employees who have security duties within an airport4 7c7 ,employee training ,a part #aba air carrier shall conduct initial and recurrent training for all employees1 including management1 of the air carrier with respect to the plan required under subsection 7a71 which shall include training on de-escalating hostile situations1 written protocols on dealing with hostile situations1 and the reporting of relevant incidents4 #fdj4 ,study on training of customer-facing air carrier employees 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study on the training received by customer-facing employees of air carriers4 7b7 ,contents ,the study shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the training received by customer-facing employees with respect to the management of disputes on aircraft2 and 7#b7 an examination of how institutions of higher learning1 in coordination with air carriers1 customer-facing employees and their representatives1 consumer advocacy organizations1 and other stakeholders1 could-- 7,a7 review such training and related practices2 7,b7 produce recommendations2 and 7,c7 if determined appropriate1 provide supplemental training4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study4 #fda4 ,minimum dimensions for passenger seats 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and after providing notice and an opportunity for comment1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue regulations that establish minimum dimensions for passenger seats on aircraft operated by air carriers in interstate air transportation or intrastate air transportation1 including minimums for seat pitch1 width1 and length1 and that are necessary for the safety and health of passengers4 7b7 ,definitions ,the definitions contained in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 apply to this section4 #fdb4 ,study of ground transportation options ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that examines the ground transportation options at the ,nation's #aj busiest airports in order to-- 7#a7 understand the impact of new and emerging transportation options for travelers to get into and out of airports2 7#b7 determine whether it is appropriate to use airport improvement funds and revenues from passenger facility charges to address traffic congestion and passenger travel times between urban commercial centers and airports2 and 7#c7 review guidelines and requirements for airport improvement funds and passenger facility charges to determine under what conditions such funds may be used to address traffic congestion in urban commercial centers for travel to airports4 ,september #f1 #bjag ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed