#aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,september #bf1 #bjah ,,house ,,amendment ,,to ,,senate ,,amendment3 ,that the ,house agree to the amendment of the ,senate to the bill 7,h4,r4 #cjb7 entitled ,an ,act to provide protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary ,state41 with the following ,in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the ,senate amendment1 insert the following3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,division ,a--,sports ,medicine ,licensure ,sec4 #aa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,protections for covered sports medicine professionals4 ,division ,b--,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah ,sec4 #aja4 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress4 ,title ,i--,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,funding of ,,faa ,programs ,sec4 #aaa4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,facilities and equipment4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,,faa operations4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,weather reporting programs4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,adjustment to ,,aip program funding4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,funding for aviation programs4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,extension of expiring authorities4 ,subtitle ,b--,passenger ,facility ,charges ,sec4 #aba4 ,passenger facility charge modernization4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,future aviation infrastructure and financing study4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,intermodal access projects4 ,subtitle ,c--,airport ,improvement ,program ,modifications ,sec4 #aca4 ,grant assurances4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,mothers' rooms4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,contract ,tower ,program4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,government share of project costs4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,updated veterans' preference4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,use of ,state highway specifications4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,former military airports4 ,sec4 #ach4 ,eligibility of ,,cctv projects for airport improvement program4 ,sec4 #aci4 ,state block grant program expansion4 ,sec4 #adj4 ,non-movement area surveillance pilot program4 ,sec4 #ada4 ,property conveyance releases4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,study regarding technology usage at airports4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,study on airport revenue diversion4 ,sec4 #add4 ,,gao study on the effect of granting an exclusive right of aeronautical services to an airport sponsor4 ,sec4 #ade4 ,sense of ,congress on smart airports4 ,sec4 #adf4 ,critical airfield markings4 ,sec4 #adg4 ,general facilities authority4 ,sec4 #adh4 ,recycling plans2 uncategorized small airports4 ,sec4 #adi4 ,evaluation of airport master plans4 ,sec4 #aej4 ,definition of small business concern4 ,sec4 #aea4 ,small airport regulation relief4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,construction of certain control towers4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,nondiscrimination4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,definition of airport development4 ,sec4 #aee4 ,general aviation airport expired funds4 ,sec4 #aef4 ,priority review of construction projects in cold weather ,states4 ,sec4 #aeg4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation4 ,sec4 #aeh4 ,supplemental discretionary funds4 ,sec4 #aei4 ,state taxation4 ,sec4 #afj4 ,airport investment partnership program4 ,sec4 #afa4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural and small communities4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,airport access roads in remote locations4 ,sec4 #afc4 ,limited regulation of non-federally sponsored property4 ,sec4 #afd4 ,seasonal airports4 ,sec4 #afe4 ,amendments to definitions4 ,sec4 #aff4 ,pilot program sunsets4 ,sec4 #afg4 ,buy ,america requirements4 ,subtitle ,d--,airport ,noise and ,environmental ,streamlining ,sec4 #aga4 ,funding eligibility for airport energy efficiency assessments4 ,sec4 #agb4 ,authorization of certain flights by stage #b aircraft4 ,sec4 #agc4 ,alternative airplane noise metric evaluation deadline4 ,sec4 #agd4 ,updating airport noise exposure maps4 ,sec4 #age4 ,addressing community noise concerns4 ,sec4 #agf4 ,community involvement in ,,faa ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes4 ,sec4 #agg4 ,lead emissions4 ,sec4 #agh4 ,terminal sequencing and spacing4 ,sec4 #agi4 ,airport noise mitigation and safety study4 ,sec4 #ahj4 ,regional ombudsmen4 ,sec4 #aha4 ,,faa leadership on civil supersonic aircraft4 ,sec4 #ahb4 ,mandatory use of the ,new ,york ,north ,shore ,helicopter ,route4 ,sec4 #ahc4 ,state standards for airport pavements4 ,sec4 #ahd4 ,eligibility of pilot program airports4 ,sec4 #ahe4 ,grandfathering of certain deed agreements granting through-the-fence access to general aviation airports4 ,sec4 #ahf4 ,stage #c aircraft study4 ,sec4 #ahg4 ,aircraft noise exposure4 ,sec4 #ahh4 ,study regarding day-night average sound levels4 ,sec4 #ahi4 ,study on potential health and economic impacts of overflight noise4 ,sec4 #aij4 ,environmental mitigation pilot program4 ,sec4 #aia4 ,extending aviation development streamlining4 ,sec4 #aib4 ,zero-emission vehicles and technology4 ,title ,,ii--,,faa ,safety ,certification ,reform ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 ,subtitle ,b--,aircraft ,certification ,reform ,sec4 #baa4 ,aircraft certification performance objectives and metrics4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,organization designation authorizations4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,,oda review4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,type certification resolution process4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,review of certification process for small general aviation airplanes4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,,oda staffing and oversight4 ,subtitle ,c--,flight ,standards ,reform ,sec4 #bba4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,centralized safety guidance database4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board4 ,subtitle ,d--,safety ,workforce ,sec4 #bca4 ,safety workforce training strategy4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,workforce review4 ,subtitle ,e--,international ,aviation ,sec4 #bda4 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,bilateral exchanges of safety oversight responsibilities4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,,faa leadership abroad4 ,sec4 #bdd4 ,registration1 certification1 and related fees4 ,title ,,iii--,safety ,subtitle ,a--,general provisions ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,,faa technical training4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,safety critical staffing4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,advanced cockpit displays4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,,faa and ,,ntsb review of general aviation safety4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,call to action airline engine safety review4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,sense of ,congress on access to air carrier flight decks4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,part #ace accident and incident data4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,sense of ,congress2 pilot in command authority4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,report on conspicuity needs for surface vehicles operating on the airside of air carrier served airports4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,helicopter air ambulance operations data and reports4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,aviation rulemaking committee for part #ace pilot rest and duty rules4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,report on obsolete test equipment4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,helicopter fuel system safety4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,applicability of medical certification standards to operators of air balloons4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,designated pilot examiner reforms4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,voluntary reports of operational or maintenance issues related to aviation safety4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,evaluation regarding additional ground based transmitters4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,improved safety in rural areas4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,exit rows4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,,faa enforcement policy4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,annual safety incident report4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,aircraft air quality4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,approach control radar4 ,sec4 #cbh4 ,report on airline and passenger safety4 ,sec4 #cbi4 ,performance-based standards4 ,sec4 #ccj4 ,report and recommendations on certain aviation safety risks4 ,sec4 #cca4 ,review of ,,faa's ,aviation ,safety ,information ,analysis and ,sharing ,system4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,airport rescue and firefighting4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,safe air transportation of lithium cells and batteries4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,runway safety4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,flight attendant duty period limitations and rest requirements4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,secondary cockpit barriers4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,aircraft cabin evacuation procedures4 ,sec4 #cch4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #cci4 ,civil penalties for interference4 ,sec4 #cci;,a4 ,national in-flight sexual misconduct task force4 ,sec4 #cci;,b4 ,reporting process for sexual misconduct onboard aircraft4 ,subtitle ,b--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #cda4 ,definitions2 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,update of ,,faa comprehensive plan4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,small unmanned aircraft in the ,arctic4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,small unmanned aircraft safety standards4 ,sec4 #cdf4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #cdg4 ,special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #cdh4 ,carriage of property by small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire4 ,sec4 #cdi4 ,exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #cej4 ,use of unmanned aircraft systems at institutions of higher education4 ,sec4 #cea4 ,unmanned aircraft systems integration pilot program4 ,sec4 #ceb4 ,part #ajg transparency and technology improvements4 ,sec4 #cec4 ,emergency exemption process4 ,sec4 #ced4 ,treatment of unmanned aircraft operating underground4 ,sec4 #cee4 ,public ,,uas operations by ,tribal governments4 ,sec4 #cef4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,know ,before ,you ,fly campaign4 ,sec4 #ceg4 ,unmanned aircraft systems privacy policy4 ,sec4 #ceh4 ,,uas privacy review4 ,sec4 #cei4 ,study on fire department and emergency service agency use of unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #cfj4 ,study on financing of unmanned aircraft services4 ,sec4 #cfa4 ,report on ,,uas and chemical aerial application4 ,sec4 #cfb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety4 ,sec4 #cfc4 ,prohibition regarding weapons4 ,sec4 #cfd4 ,u4,s4 ,counter-,,uas system review of interagency coordination processes4 ,sec4 #cfe4 ,cooperation related to certain counter-,,uas technology4 ,sec4 #cff4 ,strategy for responding to public safety threats and enforcement utility of unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #cfg4 ,incorporation of ,federal ,aviation ,administration occupations relating to unmanned aircraft into veterans employment programs of the administration4 ,sec4 #cfh4 ,public ,,uas access to special use airspace4 ,sec4 #cfi4 ,applications for designation4 ,sec4 #cgj4 ,sense of ,congress on additional rulemaking authority4 ,sec4 #cga4 ,assessment of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #cgb4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #cgc4 ,federal and local authorities4 ,sec4 #cgd4 ,spectrum4 ,sec4 #cge4 ,federal ,trade ,commission authority4 ,sec4 #cgf4 ,plan for full operational capability of unmanned aircraft systems traffic management4 ,sec4 #cgg4 ,early implementation of certain ,,utm services4 ,sec4 #cgh4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #cgi4 ,commercial and governmental operators4 ,sec4 #chj4 ,transition language4 ,sec4 #cha4 ,unmanned aircraft systems in restricted buildings or grounds4 ,sec4 #chb4 ,prohibition4 ,sec4 #chc4 ,airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation and enforcement4 ,sec4 #chd4 ,unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,aviation ,safety ,sec4 #cia4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cib4 ,expansion of ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights4 ,sec4 #cic4 ,notification of reexamination of certificate holders4 ,sec4 #cid4 ,expediting updates to ,,notam ,program4 ,sec4 #cie4 ,accessibility of certain flight data4 ,sec4 #cif4 ,authority for legal counsel to issue certain notices4 ,title ,,iv--,air ,service ,improvements ,subtitle ,a--,airline ,customer ,service ,improvements ,sec4 #dja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,reliable air service in ,american ,samoa4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,cell phone voice communication ban4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,improved notification of insecticide use4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,consumer complaints hotline4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,consumer information on actual flight times4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,training policies regarding racial1 ethnic1 and religious nondiscrimination4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,prohibitions against smoking on passenger flights4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,report on baggage reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,enforcement of aviation consumer protection rules4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,strollers4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,causes of airline delays or cancellations4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,involuntary changes to itineraries4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,extension of ,advisory ,committee for ,aviation ,consumer ,protection4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,online access to aviation consumer protection information4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,protection of pets on airplanes4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,advisory committee on air ambulance and patient billing4 ,sec4 #dai4 ,air ambulance complaints to the ,department of ,transportation4 ,sec4 #dbj4 ,report to ,congress on air ambulance oversight4 ,sec4 #dba4 ,refunds for other fees that are not honored by a covered air carrier4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,advance boarding during pregnancy 4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,consumer complaint process improvement4 ,sec4 #dbd4 ,aviation consumer advocate4 ,sec4 #dbe4 ,,tickets ,act4 ,sec4 #dbf4 ,report on availability of lavatories on commercial aircraft4 ,sec4 #dbg4 ,consumer protection requirements relating to large ticket agents4 ,sec4 #dbh4 ,widespread disruptions4 ,sec4 #dbi4 ,passenger rights4 ,subtitle ,b--,aviation ,consumers with ,disabilities ,sec4 #dca4 ,aviation consumers with disabilities study4 ,sec4 #dcb4 ,study on in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems4 ,sec4 #dcc4 ,improving wheelchair assistance for individuals with disabilities 4 ,sec4 #dcd4 ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights4 ,sec4 #dce4 ,sense of ,congress regarding equal access for individuals with disabilities4 ,sec4 #dcf4 ,civil penalties relating to harm to passengers with disabilities4 ,sec4 #dcg4 ,harmonization of service animal standards4 ,sec4 #dch4 ,review of practices for ticketing1 pre-flight seat assignments1 and stowing of assistive devices for passengers with disabilities4 ,sec4 #dci4 ,advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities4 ,sec4 #ddj4 ,regulations ensuring assistance for passengers with disabilities in air transportation4 ,sec4 #dda4 ,transparency for disabled passengers4 ,subtitle ,c--,small ,community ,air ,service ,sec4 #dea4 ,essential air service authorization4 ,sec4 #deb4 ,study on essential air service reform4 ,sec4 #dec4 ,air transportation to noneligible places4 ,sec4 #ded4 ,inspector general review of service and oversight of unsubsidized carriers4 ,sec4 #dee4 ,small community air service4 ,sec4 #def4 ,waivers4 ,sec4 #deg4 ,extension of final order establishing mileage adjustment eligibility4 ,sec4 #deh4 ,reduction in subsidy-per-passenger4 ,title ,v--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #eja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,report on air traffic control modernization4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,return on investment report4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,air traffic control operational contingency plans4 ,sec4 #eje4 #bjbj ,,ads-,b ,out mandate plan4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,securing aircraft avionics systems4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,human factors4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,programmatic risk management4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,review of ,,faa strategic cybersecurity plan4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,,faa review and reform4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,air shows4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,part #ia review1 reform1 and streamlining4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,aircraft leasing4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,public aircraft eligible for logging flight times4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,aircraft ,registry ,office4 ,sec4 #eai4 ,,faa data transparency4 ,sec4 #ebj4 ,intra-agency coordination4 ,sec4 #eba4 ,administrative ,services ,franchise ,fund4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,contract weather observers4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,regions and centers4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,geosynthetic materials4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,national ,airmail ,museum4 ,sec4 #ebg4 ,status of agreement between ,,faa and ,little ,rock ,port ,authority4 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,briefing on aircraft diversions from ,los ,angeles ,international ,airport to ,hawthorne ,municipal ,airport4 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,,tfr report4 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,air traffic services at aviation events4 ,sec4 #eca4 ,application of veterans' preference to ,federal ,aviation ,administration personnel management system4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,clarification of requirements for living history flights4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,review and reform of ,,faa performance management system4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,next,gen delivery study4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,study on allergic reactions4 ,sec4 #ecf4 ,oxygen mask design study4 ,sec4 #ecg4 ,air cargo study4 ,sec4 #ech4 ,sense of ,congress on preventing the transportation of disease-carrying mosquitoes and other insects on commercial aircraft4 ,sec4 #eci4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #edj4 ,report on illegal charter flights4 ,sec4 #eda4 ,use of ,,nasa's super guppy aircraft for commercial transport4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,prohibited airspace assessment4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,report on multiagency use of airspace and environmental review4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,agency procurement reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,,faa organizational reform4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,,faa ,civil ,aviation ,registry upgrade4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,enhanced air traffic services4 ,sec4 #edh4 ,sense of ,congress on artificial intelligence in aviation4 ,sec4 #edi4 ,study on cybersecurity workforce of ,,faa4 ,sec4 #eej4 ,treatment of multiyear lessees of large and turbine-powered multiengine aircraft4 ,sec4 #eea4 ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plans4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,study on training of customer-facing air carrier employees4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,automated weather observing systems policy4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,prioritizing and supporting the ,human ,intervention ,motivation ,study 7,,hims7 program and the ,flight ,attendant ,drug and ,alcohol ,program 7,,fadap74 ,sec4 #eee4 ,cost-effectiveness analysis of equipment rental4 ,sec4 #eef4 ,aircraft registration4 ,sec4 #eeg4 ,requirement to consult with stakeholders in defining scope and requirements for future flight service program4 ,sec4 #eeh4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration performance measures and targets4 ,sec4 #eei4 ,report on plans for air traffic control facilities in the ,new ,york ,city and ,newark region4 ,sec4 #efj4 ,work plan for the ,new ,york_/,new ,jersey_/,philadelphia ,metropolitan ,area ,airspace ,project4 ,sec4 #efa4 ,annual report on inclusion of disabled veteran leave in personnel management system4 ,sec4 #efb4 ,enhanced surveillance capability4 ,sec4 #efc4 ,access of air carriers to information about applicants to be pilots from national driver register4 ,sec4 #efd4 ,regulatory reform4 ,sec4 #efe4 ,aviation fuel4 ,sec4 #eff4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system4 ,sec4 #efg4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration workforce review4 ,sec4 #efh4 ,review of approval process for use of large air tankers and very large air tankers for wildland firefighting4 ,sec4 #efi4 ,,faa technical workforce4 ,sec4 #egj4 ,study on airport credit assistance4 ,sec4 #ega4 ,spectrum availability4 ,sec4 #egb4 ,special review relating to air space changes4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,reimbursement for immigration inspections4 ,sec4 #egd4 ,,faa employees in ,guam4 ,sec4 #ege4 ,,gao study on airline computer network disruptions4 ,sec4 #egf4 ,tower marking4 ,sec4 #egg4 ,minimum dimensions for passenger seats4 ,sec4 #egh4 ,judicial review for proposed alternative environmental review and approval procedures4 ,sec4 #egi4 ,regulatory streamlining4 ,sec4 #ehj4 ,spaceports4 ,sec4 #eha4 ,special rule for certain aircraft operations 7space support vehicles74 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,portability of repairman certificates4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,undeclared hazardous materials public awareness campaign4 ,sec4 #ehd4 ,liability protection for volunteer pilots who fly for the public benefit4 ,title ,,vi--,aviation ,workforce ,subtitle ,a--,youth in ,aviation ,sec4 #fja4 ,student outreach report4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,youth ,access to ,american ,jobs in ,aviation ,task ,force4 ,subtitle ,b--,women in ,aviation ,sec4 #faa4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women in aviation4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,supporting women's involvement in the aviation field4 ,subtitle ,c--,future of ,aviation ,workforce ,sec4 #fba4 ,aviation and aerospace workforce of the future4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,aviation and aerospace workforce of the future study4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,sense of ,congress on hiring veterans4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,aviation maintenance industry technical workforce4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,aviation workforce development programs4 ,subtitle ,d--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,workforce ,sec4 #fca4 ,community and technical college centers of excellence in small unmanned aircraft system technology training4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,collegiate training initiative program for unmanned aircraft systems4 ,title ,,vii--,,flight ,r,d ,act ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #gja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,,faa ,research and ,development ,organization ,sec4 #gaa4 ,assistant ,administrator for ,research and ,development4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,research advisory committee4 ,subtitle ,c--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #gba4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research and development roadmap4 ,subtitle ,d--,cybersecurity and responses to other threats ,sec4 #gca4 ,cyber ,testbed4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,study on the effect of extreme weather on air travel4 ,subtitle ,e--,,faa ,research and ,development ,activities ,sec4 #gda4 ,research plan for the certification of new technologies into the national airspace system4 ,sec4 #gdb4 ,technology review4 ,sec4 #gdc4 ,,cleen aircraft and engine technology partnership4 ,sec4 #gdd4 ,research and deployment of certain airfield pavement technologies4 ,subtitle ,f--,geospatial data ,sec4 #gea4 ,short title2 findings4 ,sec4 #geb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gec4 ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee4 ,sec4 #ged4 ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #gee4 ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure4 ,sec4 #gef4 ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes4 ,sec4 #geg4 ,geospatial data standards4 ,sec4 #geh4 ,geo,platform4 ,sec4 #gei4 ,covered agency responsibilities4 ,sec4 #gei;,a4 ,limitation on use of ,federal funds4 ,sec4 #gei;,b4 ,savings provision4 ,sec4 #gei;,c4 ,private sector4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #gfa4 ,next,gen research4 ,sec4 #gfb4 ,advanced ,materials ,center of ,excellence4 ,title ,,viii--,aviation ,revenue ,provisions ,sec4 #hja4 ,expenditure authority from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,extension of taxes funding ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund4 ,division ,c--,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah ,sec4 #aaja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,still images4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,electronic records4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,report on ,most ,wanted ,list methodology4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,methodology4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,multimodal accident database management system4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,addressing the needs of families of individuals involved in accidents4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,government ,accountability ,office report on investigation launch decision-making processes4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,periodic review of safety recommendations4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,general organization4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,division ,d--,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,sec4 #abja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,applicability4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,wildfire prevention4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,additional activities4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,eligibility for code implementation and enforcement4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,program improvements4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,prioritization of facilities4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,guidance on evacuation routes4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,duplication of benefits4 ,sec4 #abaa4 ,state administration of assistance for direct temporary housing and permanent housing construction4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,assistance to individuals and households4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,multifamily lease and repair assistance4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,private nonprofit facility4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,management costs4 ,sec4 #abaf4 ,flexibility4 ,sec4 #abag4 ,additional disaster assistance4 ,sec4 #abah4 ,national veterinary emergency teams4 ,sec4 #abai4 ,right of arbitration4 ,sec4 #abbj4 ,unified ,federal environmental and historic preservation review4 ,sec4 #abba4 ,closeout incentives4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,performance of services4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,study to streamline and consolidate information collection4 ,sec4 #abbd4 ,agency accountability4 ,sec4 #abbe4 ,audit of contracts4 ,sec4 #abbf4 ,inspector general audit of ,,fema contracts for tarps and plastic sheeting4 ,sec4 #abbg4 ,relief organizations4 ,sec4 #abbh4 ,guidance on inundated and submerged roads4 ,sec4 #abbi4 ,extension of assistance4 ,sec4 #abcj4 ,guidance and recommendations4 ,sec4 #abca4 ,guidance on hazard mitigation assistance4 ,sec4 #abcb4 ,local impact4 ,sec4 #abcc4 ,additional hazard mitigation activities4 ,sec4 #abcd4 ,national public infrastructure predisaster hazard mitigation4 ,sec4 #abce4 ,additional mitigation activities4 ,sec4 #abcf4 ,guidance and training by ,,fema on coordination of emergency response plans4 ,sec4 #abcg4 ,certain recoupment prohibited4 ,sec4 #abch4 ,federal assistance to individuals and households and nonprofit facilities4 ,sec4 #abci4 ,cost of assistance estimates4 ,sec4 #abdj4 ,report on insurance shortfalls4 ,sec4 #abda4 ,post disaster building safety assessment4 ,sec4 #abdb4 ,,fema updates on national preparedness assessment4 ,sec4 #abdc4 ,,fema report on duplication in non-natural disaster preparedness grant programs4 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,study and report4 ,sec4 #abde4 ,review of assistance for damaged underground water infrastructure4 ,sec4 #abdf4 ,extension4 ,division ,e--,concrete masonry ,sec4 #acja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,declaration of policy4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,issuance of orders4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,required terms in orders4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,assessments4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,referenda4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,petition and review4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,investigation and power to subpoena4 ,sec4 #acaa4 ,suspension or termination4 ,sec4 #acab4 ,amendments to orders4 ,sec4 #acac4 ,effect on other laws4 ,sec4 #acad4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #acae4 ,limitation on expenditures for administrative expenses4 ,sec4 #acaf4 ,limitations on obligation of funds4 ,sec4 #acag4 ,study and report by the ,government ,accountability ,office4 ,sec4 #acah4 ,study and report by the ,department of ,commerce4 ,division ,f--,,build ,act of #bjah ,sec4 #adja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,establishment ,sec4 #adaa4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,management of ,corporation4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,inspector ,general of the ,corporation4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,independent accountability mechanism4 ,title ,,ii--,authorities ,sec4 #adba4 ,authorities relating to provision of support4 ,sec4 #adbb4 ,terms and conditions4 ,sec4 #adbc4 ,payment of losses4 ,sec4 #adbd4 ,termination4 ,title ,,iii--,administrative and general provisions ,sec4 #adca4 ,operations4 ,sec4 #adcb4 ,corporate powers4 ,sec4 #adcc4 ,maximum contingent liability4 ,sec4 #adcd4 ,corporate funds4 ,sec4 #adce4 ,coordination with other development agencies4 ,title ,,iv--,monitoring1 evaluation1 and reporting ,sec4 #adda4 ,establishment of risk and audit committees4 ,sec4 #addb4 ,performance measures1 evaluation1 and learning4 ,sec4 #addc4 ,annual report4 ,sec4 #addd4 ,publicly available project information4 ,sec4 #adde4 ,engagement with investors4 ,sec4 #addf4 ,notifications to be provided by the ,corporation4 ,title ,v--,conditions1 restrictions1 and prohibitions ,sec4 #adea4 ,limitations and preferences4 ,sec4 #adeb4 ,additionality and avoidance of market distortion4 ,sec4 #adec4 ,prohibition on support in countries that support terrorism or violate human rights and with sanctioned persons4 ,sec4 #aded4 ,applicability of certain provisions of law4 ,title ,,vi--,transitional provisions ,sec4 #adfa4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #adfb4 ,reorganization plan4 ,sec4 #adfc4 ,transfer of functions4 ,sec4 #adfd4 ,termination of ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and other superceded authorities4 ,sec4 #adfe4 ,transitional authorities4 ,sec4 #adff4 ,savings provisions4 ,sec4 #adfg4 ,other terminations4 ,sec4 #adfh4 ,incidental transfers4 ,sec4 #adfi4 ,reference4 ,sec4 #adgj4 ,conforming amendments4 ,division ,g--,syria ,study ,group ,sec4 #aeja4 ,syria ,study ,group4 ,division ,h--,preventing ,emerging ,threats ,sec4 #afja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,protecting against unmanned aircraft4 ,division ,i--,supplemental appropriations for disaster relief1 #bjah ,sec4 #agja4 ,budgetary effects4 ,division ,j--,maritime security ,sec4 #ahja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ahjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ahjc4 ,coordination with ,,tsa on maritime facilities4 ,sec4 #ahjd4 ,strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain4 ,sec4 #ahje4 ,cybersecurity information sharing and coordination in ports4 ,sec4 #ahjf4 ,facility inspection intervals4 ,sec4 #ahjg4 ,updates of maritime operations coordination plan 4 ,sec4 #ahjh4 ,evaluation of ,coast ,guard deployable specialized forces4 ,sec4 #ahji4 ,repeal of interagency operational centers for port security and secure systems of transportation4 ,sec4 #ahaj4 ,duplication of efforts in the maritime domain4 ,sec4 #ahaa4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments4 ,sec4 #ahab4 ,container ,security ,initiative4 ,sec4 #ahac4 ,maritime border security review4 ,sec4 #ahad4 ,maritime border security cooperation4 ,sec4 #ahae4 ,transportation worker identification credential appeals process4 ,sec4 #ahaf4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,division ,k--,transportation ,security ,title ,i--,transportation ,security ,sec4 #aija4 ,short title2 references4 ,sec4 #aijb4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,organization and authorizations ,sec4 #aijc4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #aijd4 ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 #e-year term4 ,sec4 #aije4 ,transportation ,security ,administration organization4 ,sec4 #aijf4 ,transportation ,security ,administration efficiency4 ,sec4 #aijg4 ,personnel management system review4 ,sec4 #aijh4 ,,tsa leap pay reform4 ,sec4 #aiji4 ,rank awards program for transportation security administration executives and senior professionals4 ,sec4 #aiaj4 ,transmittals to ,congress4 ,subtitle ,b--,security technology ,sec4 #aiaa4 ,third party testing and verification of screening technology4 ,sec4 #aiab4 ,transportation security administration systems integration facility4 ,sec4 #aiac4 ,opportunities to pursue expanded networks for business4 ,sec4 #aiad4 ,reciprocal recognition of security standards4 ,sec4 #aiae4 ,transportation ,security ,laboratory4 ,sec4 #aiaf4 ,innovation ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #aiag4 #e-,year technology investment plan update4 ,sec4 #aiah4 ,maintenance of security-related technology4 ,sec4 #aiai4 ,biometrics expansion4 ,sec4 #aibj4 ,pilot program for automated exit lane technology4 ,sec4 #aiba4 ,authorization of appropriations2 exit lane security4 ,sec4 #aibb4 ,real-time security checkpoint wait times4 ,sec4 #aibc4 ,,gao report on deployment of screening technologies across airports4 ,sec4 #aibd4 ,screening technology review and performance objectives4 ,sec4 #aibe4 ,computed tomography pilot programs4 ,subtitle ,c--,public area security ,sec4 #aibf4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aibg4 ,explosives detection canine capacity building4 ,sec4 #aibh4 ,third party domestic canines4 ,sec4 #aibi4 ,tracking and monitoring of canine training and testing4 ,sec4 #aicj4 ,,vipr team statistics4 ,sec4 #aica4 ,public area security working group4 ,sec4 #aicb4 ,public area best practices4 ,sec4 #aicc4 ,airport worker access controls cost and feasibility study4 ,sec4 #aicd4 ,securing airport worker access points4 ,sec4 #aice4 ,law ,enforcement ,officer ,reimbursement ,program4 ,sec4 #aicf4 ,airport perimeter and access control security4 ,subtitle ,d--,passenger and cargo security ,sec4 #aicg4 ,pre,check ,program4 ,sec4 #aich4 ,pre,check expedited screening4 ,sec4 #aici4 ,trusted traveler programs2 collaboration4 ,sec4 #aidj4 ,passenger security fee4 ,sec4 #aida4 ,third party canine teams for air cargo security4 ,sec4 #aidb4 ,known ,shipper ,program review4 ,sec4 #aidc4 ,establishment of air cargo security division4 ,sec4 #aidd4 ,air cargo regulation review4 ,sec4 #aide4 ,,gao review4 ,sec4 #aidf4 ,screening partnership program updates4 ,sec4 #aidg4 ,screening performance assessments4 ,sec4 #aidh4 ,transportation security training programs4 ,sec4 #aidi4 ,traveler redress improvement4 ,sec4 #aiej4 ,improvements for screening of passengers with disabilities4 ,sec4 #aiea4 ,air cargo advance screening program4 ,sec4 #aieb4 ,general aviation airports4 ,subtitle ,e--,foreign airport security ,sec4 #aiec4 ,last point of departure airports2 security directives4 ,sec4 #aied4 ,last point of departure airport assessment4 ,sec4 #aiee4 ,tracking security screening equipment from last point of departure airports4 ,sec4 #aief4 ,international security standards4 ,sec4 #aieg4 ,aviation security in ,cuba4 ,sec4 #aieh4 ,report on airports used by ,mahan ,air4 ,subtitle ,f--,cockpit and cabin security ,sec4 #aiei4 ,federal air marshal service updates4 ,sec4 #aifj4 ,crew member self-defense training4 ,sec4 #aifa4 ,flight deck safety and security4 ,sec4 #aifb4 ,carriage of weapons1 explosives1 and incendiaries by individuals4 ,sec4 #aifc4 ,federal flight deck officer program improvements4 ,subtitle ,g--,surface transportation security ,sec4 #aifd4 ,surface transportation security assessment and implementation of risk-based strategy4 ,sec4 #aife4 ,risk-based budgeting and resource allocation4 ,sec4 #aiff4 ,surface transportation security management and interagency coordination review4 ,sec4 #aifg4 ,transparency4 ,sec4 #aifh4 ,,tsa counterterrorism asset deployment4 ,sec4 #aifi4 ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #aigj4 ,review of the explosives detection canine team program4 ,sec4 #aiga4 ,expansion of national explosives detection canine team program4 ,sec4 #aigb4 ,study on security standards and best practices for passenger transportation systems4 ,sec4 #aigc4 ,amtrak security upgrades4 ,sec4 #aigd4 ,passenger rail vetting4 ,sec4 #aige4 ,study on surface transportation inspectors4 ,sec4 #aigf4 ,security awareness program4 ,sec4 #aigg4 ,voluntary use of credentialing4 ,sec4 #aigh4 ,background records checks for issuance of hazmat licenses4 ,sec4 #aigi4 ,cargo container scanning technology review4 ,sec4 #aihj4 ,pipeline security study4 ,sec4 #aiha4 ,feasibility assessment4 ,sec4 #aihb4 ,best practices to secure against vehicle-based attacks4 ,sec4 #aihc4 ,surface transportation stakeholder survey4 ,sec4 #aihd4 ,nuclear material and explosive detection technology4 ,subtitle ,h--,transportation security ,sec4 #aihe4 ,national strategy for transportation security review4 ,sec4 #aihf4 ,risk scenarios4 ,sec4 #aihg4 ,integrated and unified operations centers4 ,sec4 #aihh4 ,national ,deployment ,force4 ,sec4 #aihi4 ,information sharing and cybersecurity4 ,sec4 #aiij4 ,security technologies tied to foreign threat countries4 ,subtitle ,i--,conforming and miscellaneous amendments ,sec4 #aiia4 ,title #di amendments4 ,sec4 #aiib4 ,table of contents of chapter #ddi4 ,sec4 #aiic4 ,other laws2 ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd4 ,sec4 #aiid4 ,savings provisions4 ,a ,sports ,medicine ,licensure #aa4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,sports ,medicine ,licensure ,clarity ,act of #bjah4 #ab4 ,protections for covered sports medicine professionals 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a covered sports medicine professional who has in effect medical professional liability insurance coverage and provides in a secondary ,state covered medical services that are within the scope of practice of such professional in the primary ,state to an athlete or an athletic team 7or a staff member of such an athlete or athletic team7 pursuant to an agreement described in subsection 7c77#d7 with respect to such athlete or athletic team-- 7#a7 such medical professional liability insurance coverage shall cover 7subject to any related premium adjustments7 such professional with respect to such covered medical services provided by the professional in the secondary ,state to such an individual or team as if such services were provided by such professional in the primary ,state to such an individual or team2 and 7#b7 to the extent such professional is licensed under the requirements of the primary ,state to provide such services to such an individual or team1 the professional shall be treated as satisfying any licensure requirements of the secondary ,state to provide such services to such an individual or team to the extent the licensure requirements of the secondary ,state are substantially similar to the licensure requirements of the primary ,state4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to allow a covered sports medicine professional to provide medical services in the secondary ,state that exceed the scope of that professional's license in the primary ,state2 7#b7 to allow a covered sports medicine professional to provide medical services in the secondary ,state that exceed the scope of a substantially similar sports medicine professional license in the secondary ,state2 7#c7 to supersede any reciprocity agreement in effect between the two ,states regarding such services or such professionals2 7#d7 to supersede any interstate compact agreement entered into by the two ,states regarding such services or such professionals2 or 7#e7 to supersede a licensure exemption the secondary ,state provides for sports medicine professionals licensed in the primary ,state4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this division1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,athlete ,the term athlete means-- 7,a7 an individual participating in a sporting event or activity for which the individual may be paid2 7,b7 an individual participating in a sporting event or activity sponsored or sanctioned by a national governing body2 or 7,c7 an individual for whom a high school or institution of higher education provides a covered sports medicine professional4 7#b7 ,athletic team ,the term athletic team means a sports team-- 7,a7 composed of individuals who are paid to participate on the team2 7,b7 composed of individuals who are participating in a sporting event or activity sponsored or sanctioned by a national governing body2 or 7,c7 for which a high school or an institution of higher education provides a covered sports medicine professional4 7#c7 ,covered medical services ,the term covered medical services means general medical care1 emergency medical care1 athletic training1 or physical therapy services4 ,such term does not include care provided by a covered sports medicine professional-- 7,a7 at a health care facility2 or 7,b7 while a health care provider licensed to practice in the secondary ,state is transporting the injured individual to a health care facility4 7#d7 ,covered sports medicine professional ,the term covered sports medicine professional means a physician1 athletic trainer1 or other health care professional who-- 7,a7 is licensed to practice in the primary ,state2 7,b7 provides covered medical services1 pursuant to a written agreement with an athlete1 an athletic team1 a national governing body1 a high school1 or an institution of higher education2 and 7,c7 prior to providing the covered medical services described in subparagraph 7,b71 has disclosed the nature and extent of such services to the entity that provides the professional with liability insurance in the primary ,state4 7#e7 ,health care facility ,the term health care facility means a facility in which medical care1 diagnosis1 or treatment is provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis4 ,such term does not include facilities at an arena1 stadium1 or practice facility1 or temporary facilities existing for events where athletes or athletic teams may compete4 7#f7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#g7 ,license ,the term license or licensure1 as applied with respect to a covered sports medicine professional1 means a professional that has met the requirements and is approved to provide covered medical services in accordance with ,state laws and regulations in the primary ,state4 ,such term may include the registration or certification1 or any other form of special recognition1 of an individual as such a professional1 as applicable4 7#h7 ,national governing body ,the term national governing body has the meaning given such term in section #bbjeja of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,primary ,state ,the term primary ,state means1 with respect to a covered sports medicine professional1 the ,state in which-- 7,a7 the covered sports medicine professional is licensed to practice2 and 7,b7 the majority of the covered sports medicine professional's practice is underwritten for medical professional liability insurance coverage4 7#aj7 ,secondary state ,the term secondary ,state means1 with respect to a covered sports medicine professional1 any ,state that is not the primary ,state4 7#aa7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#ab7 ,substantially similar ,the term substantially similar1 with respect to the licensure by primary and secondary ,states of a sports medicine professional1 means that both the primary and secondary ,states have in place a form of licensure for such professionals that permits such professionals to provide covered medical services4 ,b ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah #aja4 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this division1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,i ,authorizations ,a ,funding of ,,faa ,programs #aaa4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs 7a7 ,authorization ,section #dhajc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dgejd7;c7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section #dgejd7;c7-- 7#a7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#b7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#c7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#d7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#e7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#f7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj 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 #bjah1 and inserting #bjbc14 #aab4 ,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 #c1ccj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 7#b7 #c1cih1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 7#c7 #c1dfi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#d7 #c1edg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#e7 #c1fbd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#f7 #c1gja1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,authorized expenditures ,section #dhaja7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,automated ,surface ,observation ,system_/,automated ,weather ,observing ,system ,upgrade and inserting ,authorized ,expenditures2 and 7#b7 by striking may be used for the implementation and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 may be used for the following3 7#a7 ,the implementation and use of upgrades to the current automated surface observation system_/automated weather observing system1 if the upgrade is successfully demonstrated4 7#b7 ,the acquisition and construction of remote towers 7as defined in section #afa of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah74 7#c7 ,the remediation and elimination of identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the air traffic control system4 7#d7 ,the construction of facilities dedicated to improving the cybersecurity of the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7#e7 ,systems associated with the ,data ,communications program4 7#f7 ,the infrastructure1 sustainment1 and the elimination of the deferred maintenance backlog of air navigation facilities and other facilities for which the ,federal ,aviation ,administration is responsible4 7#g7 ,the modernization and digitization of the ,civil ,aviation ,registry4 7#h7 ,the construction of necessary ,priority #a ,national ,airspace ,system facilities4 7#i7 ,cost-beneficial construction1 rehabilitation1 or retrofitting programs designed to reduce ,federal ,aviation ,administration facility operating costs4 4 #aac4 ,,faa operations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajf7k77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #aj1bdg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #aj1dhf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,c7 #aj1gcb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,d7 #aa1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,e7 #aa1bfi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,f7 #aa1ecg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,authorized expenditures ,section #ajf7k77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,not more than the following amounts for commercial space transportation activities3 7i7 #bb1ehg1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 7ii7 #cc1jch1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 7iii7 #dc1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7iv7 #ed1igj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7v7 #fd1ddi1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7vi7 #ge1ich1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7c7 ,authority to transfer funds ,section #ajf7k77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjah1 and inserting fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc14 #aad4 ,weather reporting programs ,section #dhaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,to reimburse the and all that follows through the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,to sustain the aviation weather reporting programs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 #ci1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #aae4 ,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 #aaf4 ,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 #bjah4 #aag4 ,extension of expiring authorities 7a7 ,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 redesignated71 by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjah and inserting fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc4 7b7 ,extension of 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 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7c7 ,midway ,island ,airport ,section #ahf7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7,public ,law #ajh-agf2 #aag ,stat4 #beah7 is amended by striking for fiscal years #bjab through #bjah and inserting for fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc4 7d7 ,extension of ,pilot ,program for ,redevelopment of ,airport ,properties ,section #hbb7k7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgada note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 ,b ,passenger ,facility ,charges #aba4 ,passenger facility charge modernization 7a7 ,passenger facility charges2 general authority ,section #djaag7;b77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 if the ,secretary finds-- and inserting a period2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,pilot program for passenger facility charge authorizations at nonhub airports ,section #djaag7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking at nonhub airports2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking nonhub2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the and inserting ,the4 #abb4 ,future aviation infrastructure and financing study 7a7 ,future aviation infrastructure and financing study ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall enter into an agreement with a qualified organization to conduct a study assessing the infrastructure needs of airports and existing financial resources for commercial service airports and make recommendations on the actions needed to upgrade the national aviation infrastructure system to meet the growing and shifting demands of the #bast century4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study1 the qualified organization shall convene and consult with a panel of national experts1 including representatives of-- 7#a7 nonhub airports2 7#b7 small hub airports2 7#c7 medium hub airports2 7#d7 large hub airports2 7#e7 airports with international service2 7#f7 nonprimary airports2 7#g7 local elected officials2 7#h7 relevant labor organizations2 7#i7 passengers2 7#aj7 air carriers2 7#aa7 the tourism industry2 and 7#ab7 the business travel industry4 7c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study1 the qualified organization shall consider-- 7#a7 the ability of airport infrastructure to meet current and projected passenger volumes2 7#b7 the available financial tools and resources for airports of different sizes2 7#c7 the available financing tools and resources for airports in rural areas2 7#d7 the current debt held by airports1 and its impact on future construction and capacity needs2 7#e7 the impact of capacity constraints on passengers and ticket prices2 7#f7 the purchasing power of the passenger facility charge from the last increase in #bjjj to the year of enactment of this ,act2 7#g7 the impact to passengers and airports of indexing the passenger facility charge for inflation2 7#h7 how long airports are constrained with current passenger facility charge collections2 7#i7 the impact of passenger facility charges on promoting competition2 7#aj7 the additional resources or options to fund terminal construction projects2 7#aa7 the resources eligible for use toward noise reduction and emission reduction projects2 7#ab7 the gap between the cost of projects eligible for the airport improvement program and the annual ,federal funding provided2 7#ac7 the impact of regulatory requirements on airport infrastructure financing needs2 7#ad7 airline competition2 7#ae7 airline ancillary fees and their impact on ticket pricing and taxable revenue2 and 7#af7 the ability of airports to finance necessary safety1 security1 capacity1 and environmental projects identified in capital improvement plans4 7d7 ,large hub airports ,the study shall1 to the extent not considered under subsection 7c71 separately evaluate the infrastructure requirements of the large hub airports identified in the ,national ,plan of ,integrated ,airport ,systems 7,,npias74 ,the evaluation shall-- 7#a7 analyze the current and future capacity constraints of large hub airports2 7#b7 quantify large hub airports' infrastructure requirements1 including terminal1 landside1 and airside infrastructure2 7#c7 quantify the percentage growth in infrastructure requirements of the large hub airports relative to other commercial service airports2 7#d7 analyze how much funding from the airport improvement program 7,,aip7 has gone to meet the requirements of large hub airports over the past #aj years2 and 7#e7 project how much ,,aip funding would be available to meet the requirements of large hub airports in the next #e years if funding levels are held constant4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ae months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the qualified organization shall submit to the ,secretary and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study described in subsection 7a71 including its findings and recommendations related to each item in subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7f7 ,definition of qualified organization ,in this section1 the term qualified organization means an independent nonprofit organization that recommends solutions to public policy challenges through objective analysis4 #abc4 ,intermodal access projects ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 after consideration of all public comments1 publish in the ,federal ,register a final policy amendment consistent with the notice published in the ,federal ,register on ,may #c1 #bjaf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #bffaa74 ,c ,airport ,improvement ,program ,modifications #aca4 ,grant assurances ,section #dgajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#ag71 by striking each contract and inserting if any phase of such project has received funds under this subchapter1 each contract2 7#b7 in subsection 7r77#c71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#c7 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 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 #acb4 ,mothers' rooms 7a7 ,grant assurances ,section #dgajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7w7 ,mothers' rooms 7#a7 ,in general ,in fiscal year #bjba and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may approve an application under this subchapter for an airport development project grant only if the ,secretary receives written assurances that the airport owner or operator will maintain-- 7,a7 a lactation area in the sterile area of each passenger terminal building of the airport2 and 7,b7 a baby changing table in one men's and one women's restroom in each passenger terminal building of the airport4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,airport size ,the requirement in paragraph 7#a7 shall only apply to applications submitted by the airport sponsor of a medium or large hub airport4 7,b7 ,preexisting 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 in paragraph 7#a71 notwithstanding the absence of one of the facilities or characteristics referred to in the definition of the term lactation area in this subsection4 7,c7 ,special rule ,the requirement in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to a project grant application for a period of time1 determined by the ,secretary1 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 7#c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term-- 7,a7 lactation area means a room or similar accommodation that-- 7i7 provides a location for members of the public to express breast milk that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from the public2 7ii7 has a door that can be locked2 7iii7 includes a place to sit1 a table or other flat surface1 a sink or sanitizing equipment1 and an electrical outlet2 7iv7 is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who use wheelchairs2 and 7v7 is not located in a restroom2 and 7,b7 sterile area has the same meaning given that term in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 4 7b7 ,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 7as defined in section #dgajg7w77 at a commercial service airport4 4 #acc4 ,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-- 7,a7 by striking under the program continued under this paragraph and inserting under the ,contract ,tower ,program2 and 7,b7 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;,d74 4 7#b7 ,exemption ,section #dgabd7;b77#c77;,d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking under the program and inserting under the ,cost-share ,program2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,airports with air service provided under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and more than #be1jjj passenger enplanements in calendar year #bjad shall be exempt from any cost-share requirement under this paragraph44 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;,b77i77,i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking contract tower program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under paragraph 7#a7 or the pilot program established under paragraph 7#c7 and inserting ,contract ,tower ,program or the ,cost-share ,program4 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 ,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 ,cost-share ,program1 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 ,contract ,tower ,program1 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 #ee 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 as a result of 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 as a result of the operation of the tower4 7,e7 ,other actual costs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration directly associated with the tower that would not be incurred except as a result of the operation of the tower 7excluding costs for noncontract tower-related personnel and equipment1 even if the personnel or equipment is located in the contract tower building74 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 ,cost-share ,program1 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 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,contract ,tower ,program ,the term ,contract ,tower ,program means the level ,i air traffic control tower contract program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,cost-share ,program ,the term ,cost-share ,program means the cost-share program established under subsection 7b77#c74 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #dgabd7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking the program established under paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the ,cost-share ,program2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking contract air traffic control tower program and inserting ,cost-share ,program2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking contract tower program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under paragraph 7#a7 7in this paragraph referred to as the ,contract ,tower ,program7 and inserting ,contract ,tower ,program2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,in carrying out the program and inserting ,in carrying out the ,cost-share ,program2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking participate in the program and inserting participate in the ,cost-share ,program2 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the program continued under paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the ,contract ,tower ,program4 7d7 ,approval of certain applications for the ,contract ,tower ,program 7#a7 ,in ,general ,if the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has not implemented a revised cost-benefit methodology for purposes of determining eligibility for the ,contract ,tower ,program before the date that is #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 any airport with an application for participation in the ,contract ,tower ,program pending as of ,january #a1 #bjag1 shall be approved for participation in the ,contract ,tower ,program if the ,administrator determines the tower is eligible under the criteria set forth in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration report entitled ,establishment and ,discontinuance ,criteria for ,airport ,traffic ,control ,towers1 and dated ,august #aiij 7,,faa-,,apo-#ij-g74 7#b7 ,requests for ,additional ,authority ,the ,administrator shall respond not later than #fj days after the date the ,administrator receives a formal request from an airport and air traffic control contractor for additional authority to expand contract tower operational hours and staff to accommodate flight traffic outside of current tower operational hours4 7#c7 ,definition of ,contract ,tower ,program ,in this section1 the term ,contract ,tower ,program has the meaning given the term in section #dgabd7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 #acd4 ,government share of project costs ,section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 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 multiphase 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 would otherwise be capped at #ij percent under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c74 4 #ace4 ,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 #acf4 ,use of ,state highway specifications ,section #dgaad7;d77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,use of ,state highway specifications ,the ,secretary shall use the highway specifications of a ,state for airfield pavement construction and improvement using funds made available under this subsection at nonprimary airports serving aircraft that do not exceed #fj1jjj pounds gross weight if-- 7,a7 such ,state requests the use of such specifications2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 safety will not be negatively affected2 and 7ii7 the life of the pavement1 with necessary maintenance and upkeep1 will not be shorter than it would be if constructed using ,administration standards4 4 #acg4 ,former military airports ,section #dgaah7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the airport is-- 7,a7 a former military installation that1 at any time after ,december #ca1 #aife1 was owned and operated by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 a nonhub primary airport4 4 #ach4 ,eligibility of ,,cctv projects for airport improvement program ,section #dgaai7;a77#a77;,b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting 2 or2 7#b7 by striking directly related to moving passengers and inserting the following3 directly related to-- 7i7 moving passengers 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 installing security cameras in the public area of the interior and exterior of the terminal2 and 4 #aci4 ,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 #adj4 ,non-movement area surveillance pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dgadb the following3 #dgadc4 ,non-movement area surveillance surface display systems pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may carry out a pilot program to support non-,federal acquisition and installation of qualifying non-movement area surveillance surface display systems and sensors if-- 7#a7 the ,administrator determines that such systems and sensors would improve safety or capacity in the ,national ,airspace ,system2 and 7#b7 the non-movement area surveillance surface display systems and sensors supplement existing movement area systems and sensors at the selected airports established under other programs administered by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,project grants 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of carrying out the pilot program1 the ,administrator may make a project grant out of funds apportioned under paragraph 7#a7 or paragraph 7#b7 of section #dgaad7;c7 to not more than #e eligible sponsors to acquire and install qualifying non-movement area surveillance surface display systems and sensors4 ,the airports selected to participate in the pilot program shall have existing ,administration movement area systems and airlines that are participants in ,federal ,aviation ,administration's airport collaborative decision-making process4 7#b7 ,data exchange processes ,as part of the pilot program carried out under this section1 the ,administrator may establish data exchange processes to allow airport participation in the ,administration's airport collaborative decision-making process and fusion of the non-movement surveillance data with the ,administration's movement area systems4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on ,october #a1 #bjbc4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,non-movement area ,the term non-movement area means the portion of the airfield surface that is not under the control of air traffic control4 7#b7 ,non-movement area surveillance surface display systems and sensors ,the term non-movement area surveillance surface display systems and sensors means a non-,federal surveillance system that uses on-airport sensors that track vehicles or aircraft that are equipped with transponders in the non-movement area4 7#c7 ,qualifying non-movement area surveillance surface display system and sensors ,the term qualifying non-movement area surveillance surface display system and sensors means a non-movement area surveillance surface display system that-- 7,a7 provides the required transmit and receive data formats consistent with the ,national ,airspace ,system architecture at the appropriate service delivery point2 7,b7 is on-airport2 and 7,c7 is airport operated4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the table of contents of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dgadb the following3 #dgadc4 ,non-movement area surveillance surface display systems pilot program4 4 #ada4 ,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 #adb4 ,study regarding technology usage at airports 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a study on-- 7#a7 technology developed by international entities 7including foreign nations and companies7 that have been installed in ,american airports and aviation systems over the past decade1 including the nation where the technology was developed and any airports utilizing the technology2 and 7#b7 aviation safety-related technology developed and implemented by international entities with proven track records of success that may assist in establishing best practices to improve ,american aviation operations and safety4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study4 #adc4 ,study on airport revenue diversion 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 study of-- 7#a7 the legal and financial challenges related to repealing the exception in section #dgajg7;b77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for those airports that the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has identified are covered by the exception2 and 7#b7 measures that may be taken to mitigate the impact of repealing the exception4 7b7 ,contents ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall address-- 7#a7 the level of revenue diversion at the airports covered by the exception described in subsection 7a77#a7 and the uses of the diverted revenue2 7#b7 the terms of any bonds or financial covenants an airport owner has issued relying on diverted airport revenue2 7#c7 applicable local laws or ordinances requiring use of airport revenue for nonairport purposes2 7#d7 whether repealing the exception would improve the long-term financial performance of impacted airports2 and 7#e7 any other practical implications of repealing the exception for airports or the national aviation system4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study4 #add4 ,,gao study on the effect of granting an exclusive right of aeronautical services to an airport sponsor 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to examine the cases in which an airport sponsor has exercised an exclusive right 7commonly known as a proprietary exclusive right71 as described in the ,federal ,aviation ,advisory ,circular #aej_/aeij-f issued on ,january #d1 #bjjg4 7b7 ,report ,upon completion of the study described under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the study4 #ade4 ,sense of ,congress on smart airports ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,secretary of ,transportation should produce a smart airports initiative plan that focuses on creating a more consumer-friendly and digitally connected airport experience4 ,the plan should include recommendations on modernizing technologies to provide more efficient check-ins1 shortened security lines1 ,wi-,fi and ,,gps upgrades1 as well as improvements of aircraft turnaround for on-time boarding and flights4 ,the purpose of the initiative is to invest in technologies and infrastructure toward better-connected airports while providing appropriate national security and cybersecurity for travelers4 #adf4 ,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 retroreflectivity levels of such markings on a quarterly basis2 and 7#b7 a study at #b other airports carried out by applying ,type ,,iii glass beads on half of the centerline and ,type ,i glass 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 #adg4 ,general facilities authority ,section #ddejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,transfers of air traffic systems 7#a7 ,in general ,an airport may transfer1 without consideration1 to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 an eligible air traffic system or equipment that conforms to performance specifications of the ,administrator if a ,government airport aid program1 airport development aid program1 or airport improvement project grant was used to assist in purchasing the system or equipment4 7#b7 ,acceptance ,the ,administrator shall accept the eligible air traffic system or equipment and operate and maintain it under criteria of the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term eligible air traffic system or equipment means-- 7,a7 an instrument landing system consisting of a glide slope and localizer 7if the ,administrator has determined that a satellite navigation system cannot provide a suitable approach to an airport72 7,b7 an ,automated ,weather ,observing ,system weather observation system2 or 7,c7 a ,remote ,communication ,air_/,ground and ,remote ,communication ,outlet communications facility4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,airport space 7#a7 ,restriction ,the ,administrator may not require an airport owner or sponsor 7as defined in section #dgajb7 to provide to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without cost any of the following3 7,a7 ,building construction1 maintenance1 utilities1 or expenses for services relating to air traffic control1 air navigation1 or weather reporting4 7,b7 ,space in a facility owned by the airport owner or sponsor for services relating to air traffic control1 air navigation1 or weather reporting4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect-- 7,a7 any agreement the ,secretary may have or make with an airport owner or sponsor for the airport owner or sponsor to provide any of the items described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or 7#a77;,b7 at below-market rates2 or 7,b7 any grant assurance that requires an airport owner or sponsor to provide land to the ,administration without cost for an air traffic control facility4 4 #adh4 ,recycling plans2 uncategorized small airports 7a7 ,project grant application approval ,section #dgajf7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting that includes the project before 1 the master plan2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 if the project is at an airport that is listed as having an unclassified status under the most recent national plan of integrated airport systems 7as described in section #dgajc71 the project will be funded with an amount appropriated under section #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b7 and is-- 7,a7 for maintenance of the pavement of the primary runway2 7,b7 for obstruction removal for the primary runway2 7,c7 for the rehabilitation of the primary runway2 or 7,d7 for a project that the ,secretary considers necessary for the safe operation of the airport4 4 7b7 ,nonprimary apportionment ,section #dgaad7;d77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,during fiscal years #bjai and #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 #adi4 ,evaluation of airport master plans ,section #dgajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,evaluation of airport master plans ,when evaluating the master plan of an airport for purposes of this subchapter1 the ,secretary shall take into account-- 7#a7 the role the airport plays with respect to medical emergencies and evacuations2 and 7#b7 the role the airport plays in emergency or disaster preparedness in the community served by the airport4 4 #aej4 ,definition of small business concern ,section #dgaac7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 small business concern-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 but 7,b7 in the case of a concern in the construction industry1 a concern shall be considered a small business concern if the concern meets the size standard for the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system ,code #bcgcaj1 as adjusted by the ,small ,business ,administration2 4 #aea4 ,small airport regulation relief ,section #dgaad7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,f7 and inserting the following3 7,f7 ,special rule for fiscal years #bjah through #bjbj ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a7 and subject to subparagraph 7,g71 the ,secretary shall apportion to a sponsor of an airport under that subparagraph for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbj an amount based on the number of passenger boardings at the airport during calendar year #bjab if the airport-- 7i7 had #aj1jjj or more passenger boardings during calendar year #bjab2 7ii7 had fewer than #aj1jjj passenger boardings during the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment for fiscal year #bjah1 #bjai1 or #bjbj1 as applicable1 under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 had scheduled air service at any point in the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment4 7,g7 ,limitations and waivers ,the authority to make apportionments in the manner prescribed in subparagraph 7,f7 may be utilized no more than #c years in a row4 ,the ,secretary may waive this limitation if the ,secretary determines that an airport's enplanements are substantially close to #aj1jjj enplanements and the airport sponsor or affected communities are taking reasonable steps to restore enplanements above #aj1jjj4 7,h7 ,minimum apportionment for commercial service airports with more than #h1jjj passenger boardings in a calendar year ,not less than #fjj1jjj may be apportioned under subparagraph 7,a7 for each fiscal year to each sponsor of a commercial service airport that had fewer than #aj1jjj passenger boardings1 but at least #h1jjj passenger boardings1 during the prior calendar year4 4 #aeb4 ,construction of certain control towers ,section #dgaaf7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,control tower construction ,notwithstanding section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,a71 the ,secretary may provide grants under this section to an airport sponsor participating in the contract tower program under section #dgabd for the construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower1 as defined by the ,secretary1 and for the acquisition and installation of air traffic control1 communications1 and related equipment to be used in that tower4 ,such grants shall be subject to the distribution requirements of subsection 7b7 and the eligibility requirements of section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,b74 4 #aec4 ,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 consult with ,indian tribal governments and cooperate with 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 #aed4 ,definition of airport development ,section #dgaaf7;d77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,airport development for eligible mountaintop airports ,in making grants to sponsors described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to mass grading and associated structural support 7including access road1 duct banks1 and other related infrastructure7 at mountaintop airports1 provided that the airport would not otherwise have sufficient surface area for-- 7,a7 eligible and justified airport development projects2 or 7,b7 additional hangar space4 4 #aee4 ,general aviation airport expired funds ,section #dgaag7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,an amount and inserting 7#a7 ,in general4--,an amount2 7#b7 by striking ,if the amount and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 if the amount2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,expired amounts apportioned for general aviation airports 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 if an amount apportioned under section #dgaad7;d7 is not obligated within the time specified in paragraph 7#a71 that amount shall be added to the discretionary fund under section #dgaae of this title1 provided that-- 7i7 amounts made available under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be used for grants for projects in accordance with section #dgaae7;d77#b7 at airports eligible to receive an apportionment under section #dgaad7;d77#b7 or 7#c77;,a71 whichever is applicable2 and 7ii7 amounts made available under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 that are not obligated by ,july #a of the fiscal year in which the funds will expire shall be made available for all projects in accordance with section #dgaae7;d77#b74 7,b7 ,state block grant program ,if an amount apportioned to an airport under section #dgaad7;d77#c77;,a7 is not obligated within the time specified in paragraph 7#a71 and the airport is located in a ,state participating in the ,state block grant program under section #dgabh1 the amount shall be made available to that ,state under the same conditions as if the ,state had been apportioned the amount under section #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b74 4 #aef4 ,priority review of construction projects in cold weather ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to the extent practicable1 shall schedule the ,administrator's review of construction projects so that projects to be carried out in the ,states in which the weather during a typical calendar year prevents major construction projects from being carried out before ,may #a are reviewed as early as possible4 7b7 ,briefing ,the ,administrator shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress annually on the effectiveness of the review and prioritization4 7c7 ,technical amendment ,section #aed of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaab note7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act 7#abf ,stat4 #ac7 are repealed4 #aeg4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,while significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program 7sections #dgajg7;e7 and #dgaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code71 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 7b7 ,prompt payments 7#a7 ,reporting of ,complaints ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall ensure that each airport that participates in the ,program tracks1 and reports to the ,administrator1 the number of covered complaints made in relation to activities at that airport4 7#b7 ,improving ,compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall take actions to assess and improve compliance with prompt payment requirements under part #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,b7 ,contents of assessment ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall assess-- 7i7 whether requirements relating to the inclusion of prompt payment language in contracts are being satisfied2 7ii7 whether and how airports are enforcing prompt payment requirements2 7iii7 the processes by which covered complaints are received and resolved by airports2 7iv7 whether improvements need to be made to-- 7,i7 better track covered complaints received by airports2 and 7,,ii7 assist the resolution of covered complaints in a timely manner2 7v7 whether changes to prime contractor specifications need to be made to ensure prompt payments to subcontractors2 and1 7vi7 whether changes to prime contractor specifications need to be made to ensure prompt payment of retainage to subcontractors4 7,c7 ,reporting ,the ,administrator shall make available to the public on an appropriate website operated by the ,administrator a report describing the results of the assessment completed under this paragraph1 including a plan to respond to such results4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,covered complaint ,the term covered complaint means a complaint relating to an alleged failure to satisfy a prompt payment requirement under part #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,b7 ,program ,the term ,program means the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program referenced in subsection 7a77#a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaac note74 #aeh4 ,supplemental discretionary funds ,section #dgaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,supplemental discretionary funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants1 subject to the conditions of this subsection1 for any purpose for which amounts are made available under section #dhajc that the ,secretary considers most appropriate to carry out this subchapter4 7#b7 ,treatment of grants 7,a7 ,in general ,a grant made under this subsection shall be treated as having been made pursuant to the ,secretary's authority under section #dgajd7;a7 and from the ,secretary's discretionary fund under subsection 7a7 of this section4 7,b7 ,exception ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 grants made under this subsection shall not be subject to subsection 7c71 section #dgaag7;e71 or any other apportionment formula1 special apportionment category1 or minimum percentage set forth in this chapter4 7#c7 ,eligibility and prioritization 7,a7 ,eligibility ,the ,secretary may provide grants under this subsection for an airport or terminal development project at any airport that is eligible to receive a grant from the discretionary fund under subsection 7a7 of this section4 7,b7 ,prioritization ,not less than #ej percent of the amounts available under this subsection shall used to provide grants at-- 7i7 airports that are eligible for apportionment under section #dgaad7;d77#c72 and 7ii7 nonhub and small hub airports4 7#d7 ,authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection the following amounts3 7i7 #a1jbj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 7ii7 #a1jda1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7iii7 #a1jfd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7iv7 #a1jhg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7v7 #a1aaj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7,b7 ,availability ,sums authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall remain available for #b fiscal years4 4 #aei4 ,state taxation 7a7 ,in general ,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 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section shall affect a change to a rate or other provision of a tax1 fee1 or charge under section #djaaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that was enacted prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,such provision of a tax1 fee1 or charge shall continue to be subject to the requirements to which such provision was subject under that section as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #afj4 ,airport investment partnership program 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgacd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,airport investment partnership program2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 with respect to not more than #aj airports12 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking ,the ,secretary may grant an exemption to a sponsor and inserting ,if the ,secretary grants an exemption to a sponsor pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall grant an exemption to the sponsor2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking ,the ,secretary may grant an exemption to a purchaser or lessee and inserting ,if the ,secretary grants an exemption to a sponsor pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall grant an exemption to the corresponding purchaser or lessee2 7#e7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,program participation 7#a7 ,multiple airports ,the ,secretary may consider applications under this section submitted by a public airport sponsor for multiple airports under the control of the sponsor if all airports under the control of the sponsor are located in the same ,state4 7#b7 ,partial privatization ,a purchaser or lessee may be an entity in which a sponsor has an interest4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsections 7l7 and 7m7 and inserting the following3 7l7 ,predevelopment limitation ,a grant to an airport sponsor under this subchapter for predevelopment planning costs relating to the preparation of an application or proposed application under this section may not exceed #gej1jjj per application or proposed application4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dgacd and inserting the following3 #dgacd4 ,airport investment partnership program4 4 #afa4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural and small communities 7a7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish-- 7,a7 in consultation with airport operators and other aviation stakeholders1 a pilot program at public-use airports to construct and operate remote towers in order to assess their operational benefits2 7,b7 a selection process for participation in the pilot program2 and 7,c7 a clear process for the safety and operational certification of the remote towers4 7#b7 ,safety considerations 7,a7 ,safety risk management panel ,prior to the operational use of a remote tower under the pilot program established in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall convene a safety risk management panel for the tower to address any safety issues with respect to the tower4 ,the panels shall be created and utilized in a manner similar to that of the safety risk management panels previously convened for remote towers and shall take into account existing best practices and operational data from existing remote towers in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in establishing the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall consult with operators of remote towers in the ,united ,states and foreign countries to design the pilot program in a manner that leverages as many safety and airspace efficiency benefits as possible4 7#c7 ,applications ,the operator of an airport seeking to participate in the pilot program shall submit to the ,administrator an application that is in such form and contains such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#d7 ,program design ,in designing the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that at least #b different vendors of remote tower systems participate2 7,b7 identify which air traffic control information and data will assist the ,administrator in evaluating the feasibility1 safety1 costs1 and benefits of remote towers2 7,c7 implement processes necessary to collect the information and data identified in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 develop criteria1 in addition to considering possible selection criteria in paragraph 7#e71 for the selection of airports that will best assist the ,administrator in evaluating the feasibility1 safety1 costs1 and benefits of remote towers1 including the amount and variety of air traffic at an airport2 and 7,e7 prioritize the selection of airports that can best demonstrate the capabilities and benefits of remote towers1 including applicants proposing to operate multiple remote towers from a single facility4 7#e7 ,selection criteria for consideration ,in selecting airports for participation in the pilot program1 the ,administrator1 after consultation with representatives of labor organizations representing operators and employees of the air traffic control system1 shall consider for participation in the pilot program-- 7,a7 #a nonhub airport2 7,b7 #c airports that are not primary airports and that do not have existing air traffic control towers2 7,c7 #a airport that participates in the ,contract ,tower ,program2 and 7,d7 #a airport selected at the discretion of the ,administrator4 7#f7 ,data ,the ,administrator shall clearly identify and collect air traffic control information and data from participating airports that will assist the ,administrator in evaluating the feasibility1 safety1 costs1 and benefits of remote towers4 7#g7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date the first remote tower is operational1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report-- 7,a7 detailing any benefits1 costs1 or safety improvements associated with the use of the remote towers2 and 7,b7 evaluating the feasibility of using remote towers1 particularly in the ,contract ,tower ,program1 for airports without an air traffic control tower1 to improve safety at airports with towers1 or to reduce costs without impacting safety at airports with or without existing towers4 7#h7 ,deadline ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall select airports for participation in the pilot program4 7#i7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,contract tower program ,the term ,contract ,tower ,program has the meaning given the term in section #dgabd7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7,b7 ,remote tower ,the term remote tower means a remotely operated air navigation facility1 including all necessary system components1 that provides the functions and capabilities of an air traffic control tower whereby air traffic services are provided to operators at an airport from a location that may not be on or near the airport4 7,c7 ,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 7#aj7 ,sunset ,this subsection1 including the report required under paragraph 7#h71 shall not be in effect after ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,remote tower program ,concurrent with the establishment of the process for safety and operational certification of remote towers under subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 the ,administrator shall establish a process to authorize the construction and commissioning of additional remote towers that are certificated under subsection 7a77#a77;,c7 at other airports4 7c7 ,,aip funding eligibility ,for purposes of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 and after certificated remote towers are available under subsection 7b71 constructing a remote tower or acquiring and installing air traffic control1 communications1 or related equipment specifically for a remote tower shall be considered airport development 7as defined in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 for purposes of subchapter ,i of chapter #dga of that title if the components are installed and used at the airport1 except1 as needed1 for off-airport sensors installed on leased towers4 #afb4 ,airport access roads in remote locations ,notwithstanding section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc-- 7#a7 the definition of the term airport development under that section includes the construction of a storage facility to shelter snow removal equipment or aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment that is owned by an airport sponsor and used exclusively to maintain safe airfield operations1 up to the facility size necessary to accommodate the types and quantities of equipment prescribed by the ,,faa1 regardless of whether ,federal funding was used to acquire the equipment2 7#b7 a storage facility to shelter snow removal equipment may exceed the facility size limitation described in paragraph 7#a7 if the airport sponsor certifies to the ,secretary that the following conditions are met3 7,a7 ,the storage facility to be constructed will be used to store snow removal equipment exclusively used for clearing airfield pavement of snow and ice following a weather event4 7,b7 ,the airport is categorized as a local general aviation airport in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's #bjag-bjba ,national ,plan of ,integrated ,airport ,systems 7,,npias7 report4 7,c7 ,the #cj-year annual snowfall normal of the nearest weather station based on the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,summary of ,monthly ,normals #aiha-bjaj exceeds #bf inches4 7,d7 ,the airport serves as a base for a medical air ambulance transport aircraft4 7,e7 ,the airport master record 7,form #ejaj-a7 effective on ,september #ad1 #bjag for the airport indicates #de based aircraft consisting of single engine1 multiple engine1 and jet engine aircraft4 7,f7 ,no funding under this section will be used for any portion of the storage facility designed to shelter maintenance and operations equipment that are not required for clearing airfield pavement of snow and ice4 7,g7 ,the airport sponsor will complete design of the storage building not later than ,september #cj1 #bjai1 and will initiate construction of the storage building not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj4 7,h7 ,the area of the storage facility1 or portion thereof1 to be funded under this subsection does not exceed #f1jjj square feet2 and 7#c7 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 #e miles in length2 7,c7 connects to the nearest public roadways of not more than the #b closest census designated places2 and 7,d7 may provide incidental access to public or private property that is adjacent to the road and is not otherwise connected to a public road4 #afc4 ,limited regulation of non-federally sponsored property 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not directly or indirectly regulate-- 7#a7 the acquisition1 use1 lease1 encumbrance1 transfer1 or disposal of land by an airport owner or operator2 7#b7 any facility upon such land2 or 7#c7 any portion of such land or facility4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to-- 7#a7 any regulation ensuring-- 7,a7 the safe and efficient operation of aircraft or safety of people and property on the ground related to aircraft operations2 7,b7 that an airport owner or operator receives not less than fair market value in the context of a commercial transaction for the use1 lease1 encumbrance1 transfer1 or disposal of land1 any facilities on such land1 or any portion of such land or facilities2 or 7,c7 that the airport pays not more than fair market value in the context of a commercial transaction for the acquisition of land or facilities on such land2 7#b7 any regulation imposed with respect to land or a facility acquired or modified using ,federal funding2 or 7#c7 any authority contained in-- 7,a7 a ,surplus ,property ,act instrument of transfer1 or 7,b7 section #djaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the applicability of sections #dgajg7;b7 or #dgacc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to revenues generated by the use1 lease1 encumbrance1 transfer1 or disposal of land under subsection 7a71 facilities upon such land1 or any portion of such land or facilities4 7d7 ,amendments to airport layout plans ,section #dgajg7;a77#af7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the ,secretary will review and approve or disapprove only those portions of the plan 7or any subsequent revision to the plan7 that materially impact the safe and efficient operation of aircraft at1 to1 or from the airport or that would adversely affect the safety of people or property on the ground adjacent to the airport as a result of aircraft operations1 or that adversely affect the value of prior ,federal investments to a significant extent2 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking if the alteration and all that follows through airport2 and and inserting the following3 unless the alteration-- 7i7 is outside the scope of the ,secretary's review and approval authority as set forth in subparagraph 7,b72 or 7ii7 complies with the portions of the plan approved by the ,secretary2 and 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking when an alternation and all that follows through ,secretary1 will and inserting when an alteration in the airport or its facility is made that is within the scope of the ,secretary's review and approval authority as set forth in subparagraph 7,b71 and does not conform with the portions of the plan approved by the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary decides that the alteration adversely affects the safety1 utility1 or efficiency of aircraft operations1 or of any property on or off the airport that is owned1 leased1 or financed by the ,government1 then the owner or operator will1 if requested by the ,secretary4 #afd4 ,seasonal airports ,section #dgaad7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,seasonal airports ,notwithstanding section #dgajb1 if the ,secretary determines that a commercial service airport with at least #h1jjj passenger boardings receives scheduled air carrier service for fewer than #f months in the calendar year used to calculate apportionments to airport sponsors in a fiscal year1 then the ,secretary shall consider the airport to be a nonhub primary airport for purposes of this chapter4 4 #afe4 ,amendments to definitions ,section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,k71 by striking #geje;a7 and if such project will result in an airport receiving appropriate and inserting #geje;a77 and if the airport would be able to receive2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,l7 and inserting the following3 7,l7 a project by a commercial service airport for the acquisition of airport-owned vehicles or ground support equipment equipped with low-emission technology if the airport is located in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area 7as defined in sections #aga7b7 and #age;,a of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7b72 #geje;a771 if the airport would be able to receive appropriate emission credits 7as described in section #dgaci71 and the vehicles are2 7i7 used exclusively on airport property2 or 7ii7 used exclusively to transport passengers and employees between the airport and the airport's consolidated rental car facility or an intermodal surface transportation facility adjacent to the airport4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,p7 an on-airport project to improve the reliability and efficiency of the airport's power supply and to prevent power disruptions to the airfield1 passenger terminal1 and any other airport facilities1 including the acquisition and installation of electrical generators1 separation of the airport's main power supply from its redundant power supply1 and the construction or modification of airport facilities to install a microgrid 7as defined in section #fda of the ,united ,states ,energy ,storage ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca774 7,q7 converting or retrofitting vehicles and ground support equipment into eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment 7as defined in section #dgacf7 and for acquiring1 by purchase or lease1 eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment4 7,r7 predevelopment planning1 including financial1 legal1 or procurement consulting services1 related to an application or proposed application for an exemption under section #dgacd4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking regulations and inserting requirements2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking public and inserting public-use4 #aff4 ,pilot program sunsets 7a7 ,in general ,sections #dgacf and #dgadj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 are repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,sections #dgacf;a and #dgadj;a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 are redesignated as sections #dgacf and #dgadj1 respectively4 7#b7 ,section #dgaci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 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 #dgacf1 #dgacf;a1 #dgadj1 and #dgadj;a2 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #dgace the following3 #dgacf4 ,zero-emission airport vehicles and infrastructure4 2 and 7#c7 by inserting after the item relating to section #dgaci the following3 #dgadj4 ,increasing the energy efficiency of airport power sources4 4 #afg4 ,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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on waivers issued under section #ejaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the fiscal year4 ,d ,airport ,noise and ,environmental ,streamlining #aga4 ,funding eligibility for airport energy efficiency assessments 7a7 ,cost reimbursements ,section #dgadj7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so redesignated1 is amended by striking airport4 and inserting airport1 and to reimburse the airport sponsor for the costs incurred in conducting the assessment44 7b7 ,safety priority ,section #dgadj7;b77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so redesignated1 is amended by inserting 1 including a certification that no safety projects are being be deferred by requesting a grant under this section1 after an application4 #agb4 ,authorization of certain flights by stage #b aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a pilot program to permit an operator of a stage #b aircraft to operate that aircraft in nonrevenue service into not more than #d medium hub airports or nonhub airports if-- 7#a7 the airport-- 7,a7 is certified under part #aci of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 has a runway that-- 7i7 is longer than #h1jjj feet and not less than #bjj feet wide2 and 7ii7 is load bearing with a pavement classification number of not less than #ch2 and 7,c7 has a maintenance facility with a maintenance certificate issued under part #ade of such title2 and 7#b7 the operator of the stage #b aircraft operates not more than #aj flights per month using that aircraft4 7b7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the date on which the ,administrator determines that no stage #b aircraft remain in service4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,medium hub airport2 nonhub airport ,the terms medium hub airport and nonhub airport have the meanings given those terms in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,stage #b aircraft ,the term stage #b aircraft has the meaning given the term stage #b airplane in section #ia4hea of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act74 #agc4 ,alternative airplane noise metric evaluation deadline ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete the ongoing evaluation of alternative metrics to the current ,day ,night ,level 7,,dnl7 #fe standard4 #agd4 ,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 submits 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 #age4 ,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 #agf4 ,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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #agg4 ,lead emissions 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall enter into appropriate arrangements with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,research ,council will study aviation gasoline4 7b7 ,contents ,the study shall include an assessment of-- 7#a7 existing non-leaded fuel alternatives to the aviation gasoline used by piston-powered general aviation aircraft2 7#b7 ambient lead concentrations at and around airports where piston-powered general aviation aircraft are used2 and 7#c7 mitigation measures to reduce ambient lead concentrations1 including increasing the size of run-up areas1 relocating run-up areas1 imposing restrictions on aircraft using aviation gasoline1 and increasing the use of motor gasoline in piston-powered general aviation aircraft4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the study developed by the ,national ,research ,council pursuant to this section4 #agh4 ,terminal sequencing and spacing ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the status of ,terminal ,sequencing and ,spacing 7,,tsas7 implementation across all completed ,next,gen metroplexes with specific information provided by airline regarding the adoption and equipping of aircraft and the training of pilots in its use4 #agi4 ,airport noise mitigation and safety study 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a study to review and evaluate existing studies and analyses of the relationship between jet aircraft approach and takeoff speeds and corresponding noise impacts on communities surrounding airports4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study initiated under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall determine-- 7#a7 whether a decrease in jet aircraft approach or takeoff speeds results in significant aircraft noise reductions2 7#b7 whether the jet aircraft approach or takeoff speed reduction necessary to achieve significant noise reductions-- 7,a7 jeopardizes aviation safety2 or 7,b7 decreases the efficiency of the ,national ,airspace ,system1 including lowering airport capacity1 increasing travel times1 or increasing fuel burn2 7#c7 the advisability of using jet aircraft approach or takeoff speeds as a noise mitigation technique2 and 7#d7 if the ,administrator determines that using jet aircraft approach or takeoff speeds as a noise mitigation technique is advisable1 whether any of the metropolitan areas specifically identified in section #ahi7;b77#b7 would benefit from such a noise mitigation technique without a significant impact to aviation safety or the efficiency of the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study initiated under subsection 7a74 #ahj4 ,regional ombudsmen 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 with respect to each region of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,regional ,administrator for that region shall designate an individual to be the ,regional ,ombudsman for the region4 7b7 ,requirements ,each ,regional ,ombudsman shall-- 7#a7 serve as a regional liaison with the public1 including community groups1 on issues regarding aircraft noise1 pollution1 and safety2 7#b7 make recommendations to the ,administrator for the region to address concerns raised by the public and improve the consideration of public comments in decision-making processes2 and 7#c7 be consulted on proposed changes in aircraft operations affecting the region1 including arrival and departure routes1 in order to minimize environmental impacts1 including noise4 #aha4 ,,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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 7e7 ,long-term regulatory reform 7#a7 ,noise standards ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,administrator shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise part #cf of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to include supersonic aircraft in the applicability of such part4 ,the proposed rule shall include necessary definitions1 noise standards for landing and takeoff1 and noise test requirements that would apply to a civil supersonic aircraft4 7#b7 ,special flight authorizations ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjai1 the ,administrator shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise appendix ,b of part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to modernize the application process for a person applying to operate a civil aircraft at supersonic speeds for the purposes stated in that rule4 7f7 ,near-,term certification of supersonic civil aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,if a person submits an application requesting type certification of a civil supersonic aircraft pursuant to part #ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 before the ,administrator promulgates a final rule amending part #cf of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in accordance with subsection 7e77#a71 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #ah months after having received such application1 issue a notice of proposed rulemaking applicable solely for the type certification1 inclusive of the aircraft engines1 of the supersonic aircraft design for which such application was made4 7#b7 ,contents ,a notice of proposed rulemaking described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 address safe operation of the aircraft type1 including development and flight testing prior to type certification2 7,b7 address manufacturing of the aircraft2 7,c7 address continuing airworthiness of the aircraft2 7,d7 specify landing and takeoff noise standards for that aircraft type that the ,administrator considers appropriate1 practicable1 and consistent with section #ddgae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,e7 consider differences between subsonic and supersonic aircraft including differences in thrust requirements at equivalent gross weight1 engine requirements1 aerodynamic characteristics1 operational characteristics1 and other physical properties4 7#c7 ,noise and performance data ,the requirement of the ,administrator to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph 7#a7 shall apply only if an application contains sufficient aircraft noise and performance data as the ,administrator finds necessary to determine appropriate noise standards and operating limitations for the aircraft type consistent with section #ddgae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,final rule ,not later than #ah months after the end of the public comment period provided in the notice of proposed rulemaking required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register a final rule applying solely to the aircraft model submitted for type certification4 7#e7 ,review of rules of civil supersonic flights ,beginning ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall review available aircraft noise and performance data1 and consult with heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 to determine whether section #ia4hag of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and ,appendix ,b of part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 may be amended1 consistent with section #ddgae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to permit supersonic flight of civil aircraft over land in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,implementation of noise standards ,the portion of the regulation issued by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration titled ,revision of ,general ,operating and ,flight ,rules and published in the ,federal ,register on ,august #ah1 #aihi 7#ed ,fed4 ,reg4 #cdbhd7 that restricts operation of civil aircraft at a true flight ,mach number greater than #a shall have no force or effect beginning on the date on which the ,administrator publishes in the ,federal ,register a final rule specifying sonic boom noise standards for civil supersonic aircraft4 #ahb4 ,mandatory use of the ,new ,york ,north ,shore ,helicopter ,route 7a7 ,public comment period 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall provide notice of1 and an opportunity for1 at least #fj days of public comment with respect to the regulations in subpart ,h of part #ic of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,timing ,the public comment period required under paragraph 7#a7 shall begin not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,public hearing ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall hold a public hearing in the communities impacted by the regulations described in subsection 7a77#a7 to solicit feedback with respect to the regulations4 7c7 ,review ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall initiate a review of the regulations described in subsection 7a77#a7 that assesses the-- 7#a7 noise impacts of the regulations for communities1 including communities in locations where aircraft are transitioning to or from a destination or point of landing2 7#b7 enforcement of applicable flight standards1 including requirements for helicopters operating on the relevant route to remain at or above #b1ejj feet mean sea level2 and 7#c7 availability of alternative or supplemental routes to reduce the noise impacts of the regulations1 including the institution of an all water route over the ,atlantic ,ocean4 #ahc4 ,state standards for airport pavements ,section #dgaje7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 ,in general4-- before ,the ,secretary the first place it appears2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,pavement standards 7,a7 ,technical assistance ,at the request of a ,state1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of the request1 provide technical assistance to the ,state in developing standards1 acceptable to the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b71 for pavement on nonprimary public-use airports in the ,state4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 continue to provide technical assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 until the standards are approved under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 clearly indicate to the ,state the standards that are acceptable to the ,secretary1 considering1 at a minimum1 local conditions and locally available materials4 4 #ahd4 ,eligibility of pilot program airports 7a7 ,discretionary fund ,section #dgaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,partnership program airports 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may make grants with funds made available under this section for an airport participating in the program under section #dgacd if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary has approved the application of an airport sponsor under section #dgacd7;b7 in fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,b7 the grant will-- 7i7 satisfy an obligation incurred by an airport sponsor under section #dgaaj7;e7 or funded by a nonpublic sponsor for an airport development project on the airport2 or 7ii7 provide partial ,federal reimbursement for airport development 7as defined in section #dgajb7 on the airport layout plan initiated in the fiscal year in which the application was approved1 or later1 for over a period of not more than #aj years4 7#b7 ,nonapplicability of certain sections ,grants made under this subsection shall not be subject to-- 7,a7 subsection 7c7 of this section2 7,b7 section #dgaag7;e72 or 7,c7 any other apportionment formula1 special apportionment category1 or minimum percentage set forth in this chapter4 4 7b7 ,allowable project costs2 letters of intent ,section #dgaaj7;e7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,partnership program airports ,the ,secretary may issue a letter of intent under this section to an airport sponsor with an approved application under section #dgacd7;b7 if-- 7,a7 the application was approved in fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,b7 the project meets all other requirements set forth in this chapter4 4 #ahe4 ,grandfathering of certain deed agreements granting through-the-fence access to general aviation airports ,section #dgajg7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,exemption ,the terms and conditions of paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply to an agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 made before the enactment of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie7 that the ,secretary determines does not comply with such terms and conditions but involves property that is subject to deed or lease restrictions that are considered perpetual and that cannot readily be brought into compliance4 ,however1 if the ,secretary determines that the airport sponsor and residential property owners are able to make any modification to such an agreement on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the exemption provided by this paragraph shall no longer apply4 4 #ahf4 ,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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review4 7d7 ,covered stage #c aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered stage #c aircraft means a civil subsonic jet aircraft that is not capable of meeting the stage #d noise levels in part #cf of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #ahg4 ,aircraft noise exposure 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conclude the ,administrator's ongoing 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 #ahh4 ,study regarding day-night average sound levels 7a7 ,study ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall evaluate alternative metrics to the current average day-night level standard1 such as the use of actual noise sampling and other methods1 to address community airplane noise concerns4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #ahi4 ,study on potential health and economic 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 conducted under subsection 7a7 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 7,h7 ,seattle2 or 7,i7 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 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 noise2 and 7#e7 consider the economic harm or benefits to businesses located party or wholly underneath flight paths most frequently used by aircraft flying at an altitude lower than #aj1jjj feet1 including during takeoff or landing4 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 ,submission of study ,not later than #ij days after the ,administrator receives the results of the study1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the study and a summary of the results4 #aij4 ,environmental mitigation pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may 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 composed 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 7k7 ,authorization for the transfer of funds from ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may accept funds from the ,secretary of ,defense to increase the authorized funding for this section by the amount of such transfer only to carry out projects designed for environmental mitigation at a site previously1 but not currently1 managed by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,additional grantees ,if additional funds are made available by the ,secretary of ,defense under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may increase the number of grantees under subsection 7a74 #aia4 ,extending aviation development streamlining 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgaga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting general aviation airport construction or improvement projects1 after congested airports12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,general aviation airport construction or improvement project ,a general aviation airport construction or improvement project shall be subject to the coordinated and expedited environmental review process requirements set forth in this section4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#c72 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#c72 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#c72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7k71 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#c74 7b7 ,definitions ,section #dgage of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,general aviation airport construction or improvement project ,the term general aviation airport construction or improvement project means-- 7,a7 a project for the construction or extension of a runway1 including any land acquisition1 helipad1 taxiway1 safety area1 apron1 or navigational aids associated with the runway or runway extension1 at a general aviation airport1 a reliever airport1 or a commercial service airport that is not a primary airport 7as such terms are defined in section #dgajb72 and 7,b7 any other airport development project that the ,secretary designates as facilitating aviation capacity building projects at a general aviation airport4 4 #aib4 ,zero-emission vehicles and technology 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgacf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 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 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 eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment1 including removable power sources for such vehicles2 and 7#b7 the construction or modification of infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of fuel1 power or services necessary for the use of such vehicles4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a public-use airport is eligible for participation in the program if the eligible vehicles or equipment are-- 7#a7 used exclusively on airport property2 or 7#b7 used exclusively to transport passengers and employees between the airport and-- 7,a7 nearby facilities which are owned or controlled by the airport or which otherwise directly support the functions or services provided by the airport2 or 7,b7 an intermodal surface transportation facility adjacent to the airport4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7d7 through 7f7 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 7f7 ,materials identifying best practices ,the ,secretary may create and make available materials identifying best practices for carrying out activities funded under the program based on previous related projects and other sources4 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 7#a7 ,in general ,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 7#b7 ,penalties for false statements ,a certification of compliance under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered a certification required under this subchapter for purposes of section #dgabf4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible zero-emission vehicle and equipment ,the term eligible zero-emission vehicle and equipment means a zero-emission vehicle1 equipment related to such a vehicle1 or ground support equipment that includes zero-emission technology that is-- 7,a7 used exclusively on airport property2 or 7,b7 used exclusively to transport passengers and employees between the airport and-- 7i7 nearby facilities which are owned or controlled by the airport or which otherwise directly support the functions or services provided by the airport2 or 7ii7 an intermodal surface transportation facility adjacent to the airport4 7#b7 ,removable power source ,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 power source used in a zero-emission vehicle4 7#c7 ,zero-emission vehicle ,the term zero-emission vehicle means-- 7,a7 a zero-emission vehicle as defined in section #hh4ajb-id of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7,b7 a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant 7or precursor pollutant7 under any possible operational modes and conditions4 4 7b7 ,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,q71 after under section #dgada14 7c7 ,deployment of zero emission vehicle technology 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may establish a zero-emission airport technology program-- 7,a7 to facilitate the deployment of commercially viable zero-emission airport vehicles1 technology1 and related infrastructure2 and 7,b7 to minimize the risk of deploying such vehicles1 technology1 and infrastructure4 7#b7 ,general authority 7,a7 ,assistance to nonprofit organizations ,the ,secretary may provide assistance under the program to not more than #c geographically diverse1 eligible organizations to conduct zero-emission airport technology and infrastructure projects4 7,b7 ,forms of assistance ,the ,secretary may provide assistance under the program in the form of grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements4 7#c7 ,selection of participants 7,a7 ,national solicitation ,in selecting participants1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 conduct a national solicitation for applications for assistance under the program2 and 7ii7 select the recipients of assistance under the program on a competitive basis4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in selecting from among applicants for assistance under the program1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the ability of an applicant to contribute significantly to deploying zero-emission technology as the technology relates to airport operations2 7ii7 the financing plan and cost-share potential of the applicant2 and 7iii7 other factors1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,priority ln selecting from among applicants for assistance under the program1 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to an applicant that has successfully managed advanced transportation technology projects1 including projects related to zero-emission transportation operations4 7#d7 ,eligible projects ,a recipient of assistance under the program shall use the assistance-- 7,a7 to review and conduct demonstrations of zero-emission technologies and related infrastructure at airports2 7,b7 to evaluate the credibility of new1 unproven vehicle and energy-efficient technologies in various aspects of airport operations prior to widespread investment in the technologies by airports and the aviation industry2 7,c7 to collect data and make the recipient's findings available to airports1 so that airports can evaluate the applicability of new technologies to their facilities2 and 7,d7 to report the recipient's findings to the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,administrative provisions 7,a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the program may not exceed #hj percent4 7,b7 ,terms and conditions ,a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,eligible organization ,the term eligible organization means an organization that has expertise in zero-emission technology4 7,b7 ,organization ,the term organization means-- 7i7 described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7ii7 a university transportation center receiving grants under section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7iii7 any other ,federal or non-,federal entity as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 ,,ii ,,faa ,safety ,certification ,reform ,a ,general ,provisions #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee established under section #bjb4 7#c7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#e7 ,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 #bjb4 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall provide advice to the ,secretary on policy-level issues facing the aviation community that are related to ,,faa safety oversight and certification 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 authorities1 including organization designation authorization4 7#e7 ,regulatory interpretation standardization efforts4 7#f7 ,training programs4 7#g7 ,expediting the rulemaking process and giving priority to rules related to safety4 7#h7 ,enhancing global competitiveness of ,united ,states manufactured and ,united ,states certificated aerospace and aviation products and services throughout the world4 7c7 ,functions ,in carrying out its duties under subsection 7b71 the ,advisory ,committee shall3 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 maintenance1 repair1 and overhaul2 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 ,recommend consensus national goals1 strategic objectives1 and priorities for the most efficient1 streamlined1 and cost-effective certification and safety 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 recommendations for the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#e7 ,on a regular basis1 review and provide recommendations on the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#f7 ,periodically review and evaluate registration1 certification1 and related fees4 7#g7 ,provide appropriate legislative1 regulatory1 and guidance recommendations for the air transportation system and the aviation safety regulatory environment4 7#h7 ,recommend performance objectives for the ,,faa and industry4 7#i7 ,recommend performance metrics and goals to track and review the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry on their progress towards streamlining certification reform1 conducting flight standards reform1 and carrying out regulation consistency efforts4 7#aj7 ,provide a venue for tracking progress toward national goals and sustaining joint commitments4 7#aa7 ,recommend recruiting1 hiring1 training1 and continuing education objectives for ,,faa aviation safety engineers and aviation safety inspectors4 7#ab7 ,provide advice and recommendations to the ,,faa on how to prioritize safety rulemaking projects4 7#ac7 ,improve the development of ,,faa regulations by providing information1 advice1 and recommendations related to aviation issues4 7#ad7 ,facilitate the validation and acceptance of ,united ,states manufactured and ,united ,states certificated products and services throughout the world4 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator 7or the ,administrator's designee74 7,b7 ,at least #aa individuals1 appointed by the ,secretary1 each of whom represents at least #a of the following interests3 7i7 ,transport aircraft and engine manufacturers4 7ii7 ,general aviation aircraft and engine manufacturers4 7iii7 ,avionics and equipment manufacturers4 7iv7 ,aviation labor organizations1 including collective bargaining representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers4 7v7 ,general aviation operators4 7vi7 ,air carriers4 7vii7 ,business aviation operators4 7viii7 ,unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators4 7ix7 ,aviation safety management experts4 7x7 ,aviation maintenance1 repair1 and overhaul4 7xi7 ,airport owners and operators4 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 may-- 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 that of an ,,faa safety oversight program office4 7#c7 ,terms ,each voting 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 ,each voting member under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be an executive officer of the organization who has decisionmaking authority within the member's organization and can represent and enter into commitments on behalf of such organization4 7,b7 ,the ability to obtain necessary information from experts in the aviation and aerospace communities4 7,c7 ,a membership size that enables the ,advisory ,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 voting members under subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,term ,each member appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall serve a term of #b years 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 and accessible 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 relevant 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 ,advisory ,committee with respect to aviation-related issues2 7,b7 provide 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 assist in expediting 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 #baa4 ,aircraft certification performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,advisory ,committee is established under section #bjb1 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives and apply and track performance 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 ,advisory ,committee and update agency performance objectives and metrics after considering the recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee under paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 of section #bjb7;c74 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 the ,,faa and the aviation industry2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities1 including organizational designation authorization2 7#d7 fully implementing risk management principles and a systems safety approach2 7#e7 reducing duplication of effort2 7#f7 increasing transparency2 7#g7 developing 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 the ,,faa's 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 ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,advisory ,committee recommends initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #bjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the performance metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,benchmarks to measure 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 recommended by the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the performance 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 or other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data are made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 prevents inappropriate disclosure of proprietary information4 #bab4 ,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 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder's delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings2 and 7,d7 for each function that is limited under subparagraph 7,b71 work with the ,,oda holder to develop the ,,oda holder's capability to execute that function safely and effectively and return to full authority status4 7#b7 ,duties of ,,oda holders ,an ,,oda holder shall-- 7,a7 perform each specified 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 the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 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 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder's delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings2 and 7,d7 for each function that is limited under subparagraph 7,b71 work with the ,,oda holder to develop the ,,oda holder's capability to execute that function safely and effectively and return to full authority status4 7b7 ,,oda ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj 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 provide oversight 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 7i7 at the request of an ,,oda holder1 eliminate all limitations specified in a procedures manual in place on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah that are low and medium risk as determined by a risk analysis using criteria established by the ,,oda ,office and disclosed to the ,,oda holder1 except where an ,,oda holder's performance warrants the retention of a specific limitation due to documented concerns about inadequate current performance in carrying out that authorized function2 7ii7 require an ,,oda holder to establish a corrective action plan to regain authority for any retained limitations2 7iii7 require an ,,oda holder to notify the ,,oda ,office when all corrective actions have been accomplished2 and 7iv7 make a reassessment to determine if subsequent performance in carrying out any retained limitation warrants continued retention and1 if such reassessment determines performance meets objectives1 lift such limitation immediately2 7,b7 improve ,,faa and ,,oda holder performance and ensure full utilization of the authorities delegated under the ,,oda program2 7,c7 develop a more consistent approach to audit priorities1 procedures1 and training under the ,,oda program2 7,d7 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,e7 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,f7 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 composed 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 #bac4 ,,oda review 7a7 ,establishment of expert review panel 7#a7 ,expert panel ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,panel shall consult with appropriate survey experts to best design and conduct the survey4 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 ,,faa personnel who provide oversight of ,,oda holders2 7#c7 performance incentive policies that-- 7,a7 are related to the ,,oda program for ,,faa personnel2 and 7,b7 do not conflict with the public interest2 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 ,advisory ,committee1 and the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #bad4 ,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 the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 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 #bae4 ,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 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 ,comptroller ,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 the extent to which the rule has resulted in the implementation of a streamlined regulatory regime to improve safety1 reduce regulatory burden1 and decrease costs2 7#c7 whether the rule and its implementation have spurred innovation and technological adoption2 7#d7 how consensus standards accepted by the ,,faa facilitate the development of new safety equipment and aircraft capabilities2 and 7#e7 whether lessons learned from the rule and its implementation have resulted in best practices 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 ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review1 including findings and recommendations4 #baf4 ,,oda staffing and oversight 7a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 needs2 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 authority4 7b7 ,,oda defined ,in this section1 the term ,,oda has the meaning given that term in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 ,c ,flight ,standards ,reform #bba4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,advisory ,committee is established under section #bjb1 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives and apply and track performance 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 ,advisory ,committee1 and update agency performance objectives and metrics after considering the recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee under paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 of section #bjb7;c74 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 the ,,faa and the aviation industry2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities1 including organizational designation authority2 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 ,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 ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,advisory ,committee recommends initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #bjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the performance metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,benchmarks to measure 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 recommended by the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the performance 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 or other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data are made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 prevents inappropriate disclosure of proprietary information4 #bbb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 inspectors and those representing ,,faa aviation safety engineers2 7,h7 aviation and aerospace manufacturers2 and 7,i7 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 processes1 including issuance and oversight of certificates2 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 ensuring adequate and timely provision of ,flight ,standards activities and responses necessary for type certification1 operational evaluation1 and entry into service of newly manufactured aircraft2 7#e7 ,,faa aviation safety inspector standards and performance2 and 7#f7 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 the establishment of the ,task ,force1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 regulatory1 policy1 or cost-effective legislative action to improve the efficiency of agency activities4 7e7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the ,task ,force4 7f7 ,sunset ,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 #bbc4 ,centralized safety guidance database 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 protects from disclosure identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7,b7 prevents inappropriate disclosure 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 7a7 as such documents or changes to existing documents are issued4 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 workers1 ,,faa aviation safety engineers and ,,faa aviation safety inspectors7 and aviation 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 requirements1 such as an order1 manual1 circular1 policy statement1 legal interpretation memorandum1 or rulemaking document4 #bbd4 ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 persons regulated by the ,,faa may submit anonymous regulatory interpretation questions without fear of retaliation2 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 incorrect2 and 7,c7 any other person may submit written anonymous regulatory interpretation questions4 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 a person that submitted a question pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 a timely written response to the question4 7#d7 ,establish a process to make resolutions of common regulatory interpretation questions publicly available to ,,faa personnel1 persons regulated by the ,,faa1 and the public without revealing any identifying data of the person that submitted the question 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 documents1 as such term is defined in section #bbc7;d74 7e7 ,performance metrics1 timelines1 and goals ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,advisory ,committee recommends performance objectives and performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #bjb1 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 performance metrics1 timelines1 and goals established under paragraph 7#a74 ,d ,safety ,workforce #bca4 ,safety workforce training strategy 7a7 ,safety workforce training strategy ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review and revise its safety workforce training strategy to ensure that such strategy-- 7#a7 aligns with an effective risk-based approach to safety oversight2 7#b7 best uses available resources2 7#c7 allows ,,faa 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#d7 seeks knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry in new technologies1 equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest related to safety oversight2 7#e7 functions within the current and anticipated budgetary environments2 7#f7 fosters an inspector and engineer workforce that has the skills and training necessary to improve risk-based approaches that focus on requirements management and auditing skills2 and 7#g7 includes1 as appropriate1 milestones and metrics for meeting the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the revision of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 ,,oda program ,the term ,,oda program means the program to standardize ,,faa management and oversight of the organizations that are approved to perform certain functions on behalf of the ,administration under section #ddgjb7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,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 #bcb4 ,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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 ,e ,international ,aviation #bda4 ,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 ,secretary shall take appropriate actions to-- 7#a7 promote ,united ,states aerospace-related 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 certificated aeronautical products1 services1 and appliances and enhance mutual acceptance in order to eliminate redundancies and unnecessary costs2 and 7#d7 with respect to the aeronautical safety authorities of a foreign country1 streamline validation and coordination processes4 4 #bdb4 ,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 ,subject to subparagraph 7,d71 the ,administrator may accept an airworthiness directive1 as defined in section #ci4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 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 an aircraft 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 #bdc4 ,,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 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 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 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 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 ,administrator1 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 #bdd4 ,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 ,,iii ,safety ,a ,general provisions #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,,faa4 7#b7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #cjb4 ,,faa technical training 7a7 ,e-learning training pilot program ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 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 covered ,,faa 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 assess and establish or update 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 #cjc4 ,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 the ,administrator 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 ,administration4 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 ,administration2 and 7ii7 to meet the future growth of the aviation industry2 and 7,b7 a determination on whether the staffing model takes into account the ,administration's authority to fully utilize designees4 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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #cjd4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft ,the ,administrator 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 #cje4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 various methods for improving detection and retrieval of flight data1 including-- 7,a7 low-frequency underwater locating devices2 and 7,b7 extended battery life for underwater locating devices2 7#b7 automatic deployable flight recorders2 7#c7 emergency locator transmitters2 7#d7 triggered transmission of flight data and other satellite-based solutions2 7#e7 distress-mode tracking2 and 7#f7 protections against disabling flight recorder systems4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of initiation of the assessment1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 with authority to conduct operations under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #cjf4 ,advanced cockpit displays 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 or ,,evs would have produced a better outcome in each 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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #cjg4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 children and pregnant women4 #cjh4 ,,faa and ,,ntsb review of general aviation safety 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 shall initiate a study of general aviation safety4 7b7 ,study contents ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of all general aviation accidents since #bjjj1 including a review of-- 7,a7 the number of such accidents2 7,b7 the number of injuries and fatalities1 including with respect to both occupants of aircraft and individuals on the ground1 as a result of such accidents2 7,c7 the number of such accidents investigated by the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board2 7,d7 the number of such accidents investigated by the ,,faa2 and 7,e7 a summary of the factual findings and probable cause determinations with respect to such accidents2 7#b7 an assessment of the most common probable cause determinations issued for general aviation accidents since #bjjj2 7#c7 an assessment of the most common facts analyzed by the ,,faa and the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board in the course of investigations of general aviation accidents since #bjjj1 including operational details2 7#d7 a review of the safety recommendations of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board related to general aviation accidents since #bjjj2 7#e7 an assessment of the responses of the ,,faa and the general aviation community to the safety recommendations of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board related to general aviation accidents since #bjjj2 7#f7 an assessment of the most common general aviation safety issues2 7#g7 a review of the total costs to the ,federal ,government to conduct investigations of general aviation accidents over the last #aj years2 and 7#h7 other matters the ,administrator or the ,chairman considers appropriate4 7c7 ,recommendations and actions ,to address general aviation safety ,based on the results of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,chairman1 shall make such recommendations1 including with respect to regulations and enforcement activities1 as the ,administrator considers necessary to-- 7#a7 address general aviation safety issues identified under the study2 7#b7 protect persons and property on the ground2 and 7#c7 improve the safety of general aviation operators in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator shall have the authority to undertake actions to address the recommendations made under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study required under subsection 7a71 including the recommendations described in subsection 7c74 7f7 ,general aviation defined ,in this section1 the term general aviation means aircraft operation for personal1 recreational1 or other noncommercial purposes4 #cji4 ,call to action airline engine safety review 7a7 ,call to action airline engine safety review ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall initiate a ,call to ,action safety review on airline engine safety in order to bring stakeholders together to share best practices and implement actions to address airline engine safety4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,call to ,action safety review required pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of ,administration regulations1 guidance1 and directives related to airline engines during design and production1 including the oversight of those processes2 7#b7 a review of ,administration regulations1 guidance1 and directives related to airline engine operation and maintenance and the oversight of those processes2 7#c7 a review of reportable accidents and incidents involving airline engines during calendar years #bjad through #bjah1 including any identified contributing factors to the reportable accident or incident2 and 7#d7 a process for stakeholders1 including inspectors1 manufacturers1 maintenance providers1 airlines1 labor1 and aviation safety experts1 to provide feedback and share best practices4 7c7 ,report and recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the conclusion of the ,call to ,action safety review pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review and any recommendations for actions or best practices to improve airline engine safety4 #caj4 ,sense of ,congress on access to air carrier flight decks ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator should collaborate with other aviation authorities to advance a global standard for access to air carrier flight decks and redundancy requirements consistent with the flight deck access and redundancy requirements in the ,united ,states4 #caa4 ,part #ace accident and incident data 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 determine1 in collaboration with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board and part #ace industry stakeholders1 what1 if any1 additional data should be reported as part of an accident or incident notice-- 7,a7 to more accurately measure the safety of on-demand part #ace aircraft activity2 7,b7 to pinpoint safety problems2 and 7,c7 to form the basis for critical research and analysis of general aviation issues2 and 7#b7 provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the findings under paragraph 7#a71 including a description of any additional data to be collected1 a timeframe for implementing the additional data collection1 and any potential obstacles to implementation4 7b7 ,definition of part #ace ,in this section1 the term part #ace means part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #cab4 ,sense of ,congress2 pilot in command authority ,it is the sense of ,congress that the pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for1 and is the final authority as to1 the operation of that aircraft1 as set forth in section #ia4c7;a7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation thereto74 #cac4 ,report on conspicuity needs for surface vehicles operating on the airside of air carrier served airports 7a7 ,study required ,the ,administrator shall carry out a study on the need for the ,,faa to prescribe conspicuity standards for surface vehicles operating on the airside of the categories of airports that air carriers serve as specified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,covered airports ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall cover1 at a minimum1 #a large hub airport1 #a medium hub airport1 and #a small hub airport1 as those terms are defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjai1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report setting forth the results of the study required by subsection 7a71 including such recommendations as the ,administrator considers appropriate regarding the need for the ,administration to prescribe conspicuity standards as described in subsection 7a74 #cad4 ,helicopter air ambulance operations data and reports 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with helicopter air ambulance industry stakeholders1 shall assess the availability of information to the general public related to the location of heliports and helipads used by helicopters providing air ambulance services1 including helipads and helipads outside of those listed as part of any existing databases of ,airport ,master ,record 7#ejaj7 forms4 7b7 ,requirements ,based on the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 update1 as necessary1 any existing guidance on what information is included in the current databases of ,airport ,master ,record 7#ejaj7 forms to include information related to heliports and helipads used by helicopters providing air ambulance services2 or 7#b7 develop1 as appropriate and in collaboration with helicopter air ambulance industry stakeholders1 a new database of heliports and helipads used by helicopters providing air ambulance services4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,assessment report ,not later than #cj days after the date the assessment under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the assessment1 including any recommendations on how to make information related to the location of heliports and helipads used by helicopters providing air ambulance services available to the general public4 7#b7 ,implementation report ,not later than #cj days after completing action under paragraph 7#a7 or paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on such action4 7d7 ,incident and accident data ,section #ddgca of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter and inserting annually2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking flights and hours flown1 by registration number1 during which helicopters operated by the certificate holder were providing helicopter air ambulance services and inserting hours flown by the helicopters operated by the certificate holder2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking of flight and inserting of patients transported and the number of patient transport2 7ii7 by inserting or after interfacility transport12 and 7iii7 by striking 1 or ferry or repositioning flight2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking flights and2 and 7ii7 by striking while providing air ambulance services2 and 7,e7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,the number of hours flown at night by helicopters operated by the certificate holder4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit and inserting ,the ,administrator shall submit annually2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the report shall include the number of accidents experienced by helicopter air ambulance operations1 the number of fatal accidents experienced by helicopter air ambulance operations1 and the rate1 per #ajj1jjj flight hours1 of accidents and fatal accidents experienced by operators providing helicopter air ambulance services42 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,implementation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with part #ace certificate holders providing helicopter air ambulance services1 shall-- 7#a7 propose and develop a method to collect and store the data submitted under subsection 7a71 including a method to protect the confidentiality of any trade secret or proprietary information submitted2 and 7#b7 ensure that the database under subsection 7c7 and the report under subsection 7d7 include data and analysis that will best inform efforts to improve the safety of helicopter air ambulance operations4 4 #cae4 ,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 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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #ace1 including the unique duty and rest time requirements of air ambulance pilots2 and 7#f7 other items1 as appropriate4 #caf4 ,report on obsolete test equipment 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the ,national ,test ,equipment ,program of the ,,faa 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 #cag4 ,helicopter fuel system safety 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcg4 ,helicopter fuel system safety 7a7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,a person may not operate a covered rotorcraft in ,united ,states airspace unless the design of the rotorcraft is certified by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to-- 7,a7 comply with the requirements applicable to the category of the rotorcraft under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#e71 and 7#f7 of section #bg4ieb7;a71 section #bg4ieb7;c71 section #bg4ieb7;f71 section #bg4ieb7;g71 section #bg4ifc7;g7 7but allowing for a minimum puncture force of #bej pounds if successfully drop tested in-structure71 and section #bg4ige7;b7 or paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#e71 and 7#f7 of section #bi4ieb7;a71 section #bi4ieb7;c71 section #bi4ieb7;f71 section #bi4ieb7;g71 section #bi4ifc7;b7 7but allowing for a minimum puncture force of #bej pounds if successfully drop tested in-structure71 and #bi4ige7;a77#g7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this section2 or 7,b7 employ other means acceptable to the ,administrator to provide an equivalent level of fuel system crash resistance4 7#b7 ,covered rotorcraft defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered rotorcraft means a rotorcraft not otherwise required to comply with section #bg4ieb1 section #bg4ifc1 and section #bg4ige1 or section #bi4ieb1 section #bi4ifc1 and section #bi4ige of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations as in effect on the date of enactment of this section for which manufacture was completed1 as determined by the ,administrator1 on or after the date that is #ah months after the date of enactment of this section4 7b7 ,administrative provisions ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 expedite the certification and validation of ,united ,states and foreign type designs and retrofit kits that improve fuel system crashworthiness2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and periodically thereafter1 issue a bulletin to-- 7,a7 inform rotorcraft owners and operators of available modifications to improve fuel system crashworthiness2 and 7,b7 urge that such modifications be installed as soon as practicable4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect the operation of a rotorcraft by the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcg4 ,helicopter fuel system safety4 4 #cah4 ,applicability of medical certification standards to operators of air balloons 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,commercial ,balloon ,pilot ,safety ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise section #fa4c7;c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to second-class medical certificates71 to apply to an operator of an air balloon to the same extent such regulations apply to a pilot flight crewmember of other aircraft4 7c7 ,air balloon defined ,in this section1 the term air balloon has the meaning given the term balloon in section #a4a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling74 #cai4 ,designated pilot examiner reforms 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall assign to the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee7 the task of reviewing all regulations and policies related to designated pilot examiners appointed under section #ahc4bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,the ,committee shall focus on the processes and requirements by which the ,,faa selects1 trains1 and deploys individuals as designated pilot examiners1 and provide recommendations with respect to the regulatory and policy changes necessary to ensure an adequate number of designated pilot examiners are deployed and available to perform their duties4 ,the ,committee also shall make recommendations with respect to the regulatory and policy changes if necessary to allow a designated pilot examiner perform a daily limit of #c new check rides with no limit for partial check rides and to serve as a designed pilot examiner without regard to any individual managing office4 7b7 ,action based on recommendations ,not later than #a year after receiving recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall take such action as the ,administrator considers appropriate with respect to those recommendations4 #cbj4 ,voluntary reports of operational or maintenance issues related to aviation safety 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be a presumption that an individual's voluntary report of an operational or maintenance issue related to aviation safety under an aviation safety action program meets the criteria for acceptance as a valid report under such program4 7b7 ,disclaimer required ,any dissemination1 within the participating organization1 of a report 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 report-- 7#a7 has not been reviewed by an event review committee tasked with reviewing such reports2 and 7#b7 may subsequently be determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the aviation safety action program4 7c7 ,rejection of report 7#a7 ,in general ,a report described under subsection 7a7 shall be rejected from an aviation safety action program if1 after a review of the report1 an event review committee tasked with reviewing such report1 or the ,federal ,aviation ,administration member of the event review committee in the case that the review committee does not reach consensus1 determines that the report fails to meet the criteria for acceptance under such program4 7#b7 ,protections ,in any case in which a report of an individual described under subsection 7a7 is rejected under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the enforcement-related incentive offered to the individual for making such a report shall not apply2 and 7,b7 the protection from disclosure of the report itself under section #djabc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply4 7#c7 ,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 #cba4 ,evaluation regarding additional ground based transmitters ,the ,administrator shall conduct an evaluation of providing additional ground based transmitters for ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcasts 7,,ads-,b7 to provide a minimum operational network in ,alaska along major flight routes4 #cbb4 ,improved safety in rural areas ,the ,administrator shall permit an air carrier operating pursuant to part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to operate to a destination with a published approach1 in a noncontiguous ,state under instrument flight rules and conduct an instrument approach without a destination ,meteorological ,aerodrome ,report 7,,metar7 if a current ,area ,forecast1 supplemented by noncertified local weather observations 7such as weather cameras and human observations7 is available1 and an alternate airport that has a weather report is specified4 ,the operator shall have approved procedures for departure and en route weather evaluation4 #cbc4 ,exit rows 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator shall conduct a review of current safety procedures regarding unoccupied exit rows on a covered aircraft in passenger air transportation during all stages of flight4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review1 the ,administrator shall consult with air carriers1 aviation manufacturers1 and labor stakeholders4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review4 7d7 ,covered aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered aircraft means an aircraft operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #cbd4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,,faa enforcement policy ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall complete a study1 and report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the results thereof1 on the effectiveness of ,order #hjjj4cgc1 ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,compliance ,philosophy1 announced on ,june #bf1 #bjae4 ,such study shall include information about-- 7#a7 whether reports of safety incidents increased following the order2 7#b7 whether reduced enforcement penalties increased the overall number of safety incidents that occurred2 and 7#c7 whether ,,faa enforcement staff registered complaints about reduced enforcement reducing compliance with safety regulations4 #cbe4 ,annual safety incident report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,administrator1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report regarding part #aba airline safety oversight4 7b7 ,contents ,the annual report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's safety oversight process to ensure the safety of the traveling public2 7#b7 a description of risk-based oversight methods applied to ensure aviation safety1 including to specific issues addressed in the year preceding the report that in the determination of the ,administrator address safety risk2 and 7#c7 in the instance of specific reviews of air carrier performance to safety regulations1 a description of cases where the timelines for recurrent reviews are advanced4 #cbf4 ,aircraft air quality 7a7 ,educational materials ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 establish and make available on a publicly available ,internet website of the ,administration1 educational materials for flight attendants1 pilots1 and aircraft maintenance technicians on how to respond to incidents on board aircraft involving smoke or fumes4 7b7 ,reporting of incidents of smoke or fumes on board aircraft ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 issue guidance for flight attendants1 pilots1 and aircraft maintenance technicians to report incidents of smoke or fumes on board an aircraft operated by a commercial air carrier and with respect to the basis on which commercial air carriers shall report such incidents through the ,service ,difficulty ,reporting ,system4 7c7 ,research to develop techniques to monitor bleed air quality ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall commission a study by the ,airliner ,cabin ,environment ,research ,center of ,excellence-- 7#a7 to identify and measure the constituents and levels of constituents resulting from bleed air in the cabins of a representative set of commercial aircraft in operation of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to assess the potential health effects of such constituents on passengers and cabin and flight deck crew2 7#c7 to identify technologies suitable to provide reliable and accurate warning of bleed air contamination1 including technologies to effectively monitor the aircraft air supply system when the aircraft is in flight2 and 7#d7 to identify potential techniques to prevent fume events4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the feasibility1 efficacy1 and cost-effectiveness of certification and installation of systems to evaluate bleed air quality4 7e7 ,pilot program ,the ,,faa may conduct a pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of technologies identified in subsection 7c74 #cbg4 ,approach control radar ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 identify airports that are currently served by ,,faa towers with nonradar approach and departure control 7type #d classification in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,opsnet72 and 7#b7 develop an implementation plan1 which takes into account budgetary and flight volume considerations1 to provide an airport identified under paragraph 7#a71 if appropriate1 with approach control radar4 #cbh4 ,report on airline and passenger safety 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on airline and passenger safety4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the average age of commercial aircraft owned and operated by ,united ,states air carriers2 7#b7 the over-all use of planes1 including average lifetime of commercial aircraft2 7#c7 the number of hours aircraft are in flight over the life of the aircraft and the average number of hours on domestic and international flights1 respectively2 7#d7 the impact of metal fatigue on aircraft usage and safety2 7#e7 a review on contractor assisted maintenance of commercial aircraft2 and 7#f7 a re-evaluation of the rules on inspection of aging airplanes4 #cbi4 ,performance-based standards ,the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent possible and consistent with ,federal law1 and based on input by the public1 ensure that regulations1 guidance1 and policies issued by the ,,faa on and after the date of enactment of this ,act are issued in the form of performance-based standards1 providing an equal or higher level of safety4 #ccj4 ,report and recommendations on certain aviation safety risks ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 identifies safety risks associated with power outages at airports caused by weather or other factors1 and recommends actions to improve resilience of aviation communication1 navigation1 and surveillance systems in the event of such outages2 and 7#b7 reviews alerting mechanisms1 devices1 and procedures for enhancing the situational awareness of pilots and air traffic controllers in the event of a failure or an irregularity of runway lights1 and provides recommendations on the further implementation of such mechanisms1 devices1 or procedures4 #cca4 ,review of ,,faa's ,aviation ,safety ,information ,analysis and ,sharing ,system 7a7 ,audit by ,department of ,transportation inspector general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate a follow-up review of the ,,faa's ,aviation ,safety ,information ,analysis and ,sharing 7,,asias7 system to assess ,,faa's efforts and plans to improve the system4 7b7 ,review ,the review shall include1 at a minimum1 an evaluation of ,,faa's efforts to improve the ,,asias system's predictive capabilities and solutions developed to more widely disseminate results of ,,asias data analyses1 as well as an update on previous inspector general recommendations to improve this safety analysis and sharing system4 7c7 ,report ,the inspector general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review carried out under this section and any recommendations to improve ,,faa's ,,asias system4 #ccb4 ,airport rescue and firefighting 7a7 ,firefighting foam ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 using the latest version of ,national ,fire ,protection ,association #djc1 ,standard for ,aircraft ,rescue and ,fire-,fighting ,services at ,airports1 and in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 aircraft manufacturers and airports1 shall not require the use of fluorinated chemicals to meet the performance standards referenced in chapter #f of ,,ac ,no3 #aej_/ebaj-f;,d and acceptable under #aci4cai7l7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,training facilities ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7#a7 a report on the number and sufficiency of aircraft rescue and firefighting training facilities in each ,,faa region2 and 7#b7 a plan1 if appropriate1 to address any coverage gaps identified in the report4 #ccc4 ,safe air transportation of lithium cells and batteries 7a7 ,harmonization with ,,icao technical instructions 7#a7 ,adoption of ,,icao instructions 7,a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conform ,united ,states regulations on the air transport of lithium cells and batteries with the lithium cells and battery requirements in the #bjae-bjaf edition of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization's 7referred to in this subsection as ,,icao7 ,technical ,instructions 7to include all addenda71 including the revised standards adopted by ,,icao which became effective on ,april #a1 #bjaf and any further revisions adopted by ,,icao prior to the effective date of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah4 7,b7 ,further proceedings ,beginning on the date the revised regulations under subparagraph 7,a7 are published in the ,federal ,register1 any lithium cell and battery rulemaking action or update commenced on or after that date shall continue to comply with the requirements under section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note74 7#b7 ,review of other regulations ,pursuant to section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 the ,secretary of ,transportation may initiate a review of other existing regulations regarding the air transportation1 including passenger-carrying and cargo aircraft1 of lithium batteries and cells4 7b7 ,medical device batteries 7#a7 ,in general ,for ,united ,states applicants1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consider and either grant or deny1 not later than #de days after receipt of an application1 an application submitted in compliance with part #ajg of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for special permits or approvals for air transportation of lithium ion cells or batteries specifically used by medical devices4 ,not later than #cj days after the date of application1 the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration shall provide a draft special permit to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration based on the application4 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct an on-site inspection for issuance of the special permit not later than #bj days after the date of receipt of the draft special permit from the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration4 7#b7 ,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 and 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#c7 ,medial 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 of a person4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed as expanding or constricting any other authority the ,secretary of ,transportation has under section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note74 7c7 ,lithium battery safety working group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a lithium battery safety working group 7referred to as the working group in this section7 to promote and coordinate efforts related to the promotion of the safe manufacture1 use1 and transportation of lithium batteries and cells4 7#b7 ,duties ,the working group shall coordinate and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and expertise among the following ,federal agencies3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7,b7 ,the ,consumer ,product ,safety ,commission4 7,c7 ,the ,national ,institute on ,standards and ,technology4 7,d7 ,the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7#c7 ,members ,the ,secretary shall appoint not more than #h members to the working group with expertise in the safe manufacture1 use1 or transportation of lithium batteries and cells4 7#d7 ,subcommittees ,the ,secretary1 or members of the working group1 may-- 7,a7 establish working group subcommittees to focus on specific issues related to the safe manufacture1 use1 or transportation of lithium batteries and cells2 and 7,b7 include in a subcommittee the participation of nonmember stakeholders with expertise in areas that the ,secretary or members consider necessary4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date it is established1 the working group shall-- 7,a7 identify and assess-- 7i7 additional ways to decrease the risk of fires and explosions from lithium batteries and cells2 7ii7 additional ways to ensure uniform transportation requirements for both bulk and individual batteries2 and 7iii7 new or existing technologies that may reduce the fire and explosion risk of lithium batteries and cells2 and 7,b7 transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the assessments conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 including any legislative recommendations to effectuate the safety improvements described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of that subparagraph4 7#f7 ,termination ,the working group1 and any working group subcommittees1 shall terminate #ij days after the date the report is transmitted under paragraph 7#e74 7d7 ,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 ,secretary and the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 7e7 ,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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 7f7 ,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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 7g7 ,department of transportation policy on international representation 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be the policy of the ,department of ,transportation to support the participation of industry and labor stakeholders in all panels and working groups of the dangerous goods panel of the ,,icao 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 7#b7 ,participation ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall request that as part of the ,,icao deliberations in the dangerous goods panel on these issues1 that appropriate experts on issues under consideration be allowed to participate4 7h7 ,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 #ccd4 ,runway safety 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on improving runway safety4 7b7 ,contents ,in the report required under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 review the relative benefits and risks of requiring the use of runway awareness and advisory systems in turbine-powered airplanes with a maximum takeoff weight greater than #ai1jjj pounds2 7#b7 review systems capable of detecting wrong-surface alignment to determine whether the capability exists to detect imminent wrong-surface landings at each airport where such a system is in use2 7#c7 describe information gathered from the use of the ,airport ,surface ,surveillance ,capability system at ,san ,francisco ,international ,airport since ,july #bjag2 7#d7 assess available technologies to determine whether it is feasible1 cost-effective1 and appropriate to install and deploy1 at any airport1 systems to provide a direct warning capability to flight crews or air traffic controllers1 or both1 of potential runway incursions2 and 7#e7 describe ,,faa efforts to develop metrics that would allow the ,,faa to determine whether runway incursions are increasing and to assess the effectiveness of implemented runway safety initiatives4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator shall consult with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board in developing the report required under this section4 #cce4 ,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 #ccf4 ,secondary cockpit barriers 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,saracini ,aviation ,safety ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on each new 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 #ccg4 ,aircraft cabin evacuation procedures 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 7,c7 any relevant changes to passenger demographics and legal requirements1 including the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 that affect emergency evacuations2 and 7,d7 any relevant changes to passenger seating configurations1 including changes to seat width1 padding1 reclining1 size1 pitch1 leg room1 and aisle width2 and 7#b7 recent accidents and incidents in which passengers evacuated such aircraft4 7b7 ,consultation2 review of data ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 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 crew members1 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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review under subsection 7a7 and related recommendations1 if any1 including recommendations for revisions to the assumptions and methods used for assessing evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft4 #cch4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 each air carrier should have in place policies and procedures to address sexual misconduct1 including policies and procedures to-- 7,b7 facilitate the reporting of sexual misconduct to appropriate law enforcement agencies2 7,c7 communicate to personnel and passengers of the air carrier the rights of such individuals with respect to sexual misconduct2 7,d7 train personnel of the air carrier to recognize and respond appropriately to1 and to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of1 sexual misconduct2 and 7,e7 ensure other appropriate actions are undertaken to respond effectively to sexual misconduct2 and 7#b7 individuals who perpetrate sexual misconduct should be held accountable under all applicable ,federal and ,state laws4 #cci4 ,civil penalties for interference 7a7 ,interference with cabin or flight crew ,section #dfcah7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or sexually after physically each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking #be1jjj and inserting #ce1jjj4 #cci;,a4 ,national in-flight sexual misconduct task force 7a7 ,establishment of task force ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a task force1 to be known as the ,national ,in-,flight ,sexual ,misconduct ,task ,force 7referred to in this section as ,task ,force7 to-- 7#a7 review current practices1 protocols and requirements of air carriers in responding to allegations of sexual misconduct by passengers onboard aircraft1 including training1 reporting and data collection2 and 7#b7 provide recommendations on training1 reporting and data collection regarding allegations of sexual misconduct occurring on passenger airline flights that are informed by the review of information described in paragraph 7#a7 and subsection 7c77#e7 on passengers who have experienced sexual misconduct onboard aircraft4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of1 at a minimum1 representatives from-- 7#a7 ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 ,department of ,justice1 including the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 ,office of ,victims for ,crimes1 and the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women2 7#c7 ,national organizations that specialize in providing services to sexual assault victims2 7#d7 labor organizations that represent flight attendants2 7#e7 labor organizations that represent pilots2 7#f7 airports2 7#g7 air carriers2 7#h7 ,state and local law enforcement agencies2 and 7#i7 such other ,federal agencies and stakeholder organizations as the ,secretary of ,transportation considers appropriate4 7c7 ,purpose of task force ,the purpose of the ,task ,force shall be to-- 7#a7 issue recommendations for addressing allegations of sexual misconduct by passengers onboard aircraft1 including airline employee and contractor training2 7#b7 issue recommendations on effective ways for passengers involved in incidents of alleged sexual misconduct to report such allegation of sexual misconduct2 7#c7 issue recommendations on how to most effectively provide data on instances of alleged sexual misconduct onboard aircraft and to whom the data collected should be reported in a manner that protects the privacy and confidentiality of individuals involved in incidents of alleged sexual misconduct and precludes the release of data that publically identifies an individual air carrier to enable better understanding of the frequency and severity of such misconduct2 7#d7 issue recommendations for flight attendants1 pilots1 and other appropriate airline personnel on law enforcement notification in incidents of alleged sexual misconduct2 7#e7 review and utilize first-hand accounts from passengers who have experienced sexual misconduct onboard aircraft2 and 7#f7 other matters deemed necessary by the ,task ,force4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall submit a report with its recommendations and findings developed pursuant to subsection 7c7 to the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7e7 ,plan ,not later than #ahj days after receiving the report required under subsection 7d7 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with relevant federal agencies1 shall submit to appropriate committees of ,congress a plan to address the recommendations in the report required under subsection 7d74 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make changes to guidance1 policies and regulations1 as necessary1 within #a year of submitting the plan required in this subsection4 7f7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after submitting the plan required in this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may issue regulations as deemed necessary to require each air carrier and other covered entity to develop a policy concerning sexual misconduct in accordance with the recommendations and findings of the ,task ,force under subsection 7c74 7g7 ,sunset ,the ,task ,force established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall terminate upon the submission of the report pursuant to subsection 7d74 #cci;,b4 ,reporting process for sexual misconduct onboard aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with relevant ,federal agencies1 shall establish a streamlined process1 based on the plan required under section #cci;,a7e7 of this ,act1 for individuals involved in incidents of alleged sexual misconduct onboard aircraft to report such allegations of sexual misconduct to law enforcement in a manner that protects the privacy and confidentiality of individuals involved in such allegations4 7b7 ,availability of reporting process ,the process for reporting established under subsection 7a7 shall be made available to the public on the primary ,internet websites of-- 7#a7 the ,office for ,victims of ,crime and the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice2 7#b7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 and 7#c7 the ,department of ,transportation4 ,b ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems #cda4 ,definitions2 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system 7a7 ,in general ,part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #ddg the following3 #ddh ,unmanned aircraft systems ,sec4 #ddhja4 ,definitions4 #ddhjb4 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system4 #ddhja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,actively tethered unmanned aircraft system ,the term actively tethered unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system in which the unmanned aircraft component-- 7,a7 weighs #d4d pounds or less1 including payload but not including the tether2 7,b7 is physically attached to a ground station with a taut1 appropriately load-rated tether that provides continuous power to the unmanned aircraft and is unlikely to be separated from the unmanned aircraft2 and 7,c7 is controlled and retrieved by such ground station through physical manipulation of the tether4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic means the ,united ,states zone of the ,chukchi ,sea1 ,beaufort ,sea1 and ,bering ,sea north of the ,aleutian chain4 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,counter-,,uas system ,the term counter-,,uas system means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling1 disrupting1 or seizing control of an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system4 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 aircraft4 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 aircraft1 structures on the ground1 and other objects4 7#i7 ,small unmanned aircraft ,the term small unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than #ee pounds1 including the weight of anything attached to or carried by the aircraft4 7#aj7 ,test range ,the term test range means a defined geographic area where research and development are conducted as authorized by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and includes any of the #f test ranges established by the ,administrator under section #ccb7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 and any public entity authorized by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration as an unmanned aircraft system flight test center before ,january #a1 #bjji4 7#aa7 ,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#ab7 ,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 operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system4 7#ac7 ,,utm ,the term ,,utm means an unmanned aircraft system traffic management system or service4 #ddhjb4 ,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 update1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7,,nasa7 and relevant stakeholders1 including those in industry and academia1 the roadmap annually4 ,the roadmap shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 cost estimates1 planned schedules1 and performance benchmarks1 including specific tasks1 milestones1 and timelines1 for unmanned aircraft systems integration into the national airspace system1 including an identification of-- 7i7 the role of the unmanned aircraft systems test ranges established under subsection 7c7 and the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,center of ,excellence2 7ii7 performance objectives for unmanned aircraft systems that operate in the national airspace system2 and 7iii7 research and development priorities for tools that could assist air traffic controllers as unmanned aircraft systems are integrated into the national airspace system1 as appropriate2 7,b7 a description of how the ,administration plans to use research and development1 including research and development conducted through ,,nasa's ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,traffic ,management initiatives1 to accommodate1 integrate1 and provide for the evolution of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 7,c7 an assessment of critical performance abilities necessary to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 and how these performance abilities can be demonstrated2 and 7,d7 an update on the advancement of technologies needed to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 including decisionmaking by adaptive systems1 such as sense-and-avoid capabilities and cyber physical systems security4 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 #ddhjg2 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 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of chapters ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #ddg the following3 #ddh4 ,unmanned aircraft systems#ddhja 4 7#b7 ,repeal ,section #ccb of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 #cdb4 ,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 described in section #ddhjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to develop a concept of operations for the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the update under subsection 7a71 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 under subsection 7a7 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 7d7 ,program alignment report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 a report that describes a strategy to-- 7#a7 avoid duplication2 7#b7 leverage capabilities learned across programs2 7#c7 support the safe integration of ,,uas into the national airspace2 and 7#d7 systematically and timely implement or execute-- 7,a7 commercially-operated ,low ,altitude ,authorization and ,notification ,capability2 7,b7 the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,system ,integration ,pilot ,program2 and 7,c7 the ,unmanned ,traffic ,management ,pilot ,program4 #cdc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall carry out and update1 as appropriate1 a program for the use of the test ranges to facilitate the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,program requirements ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 designate airspace for safely testing the integration of unmanned flight operations in the national airspace system2 7#b7 develop operational standards and air traffic requirements for unmanned flight operations at test ranges2 7#c7 coordinate with1 and leverage the resources of1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration and the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 address both civil and public unmanned aircraft systems2 7#e7 ensure that the program is coordinated with relevant aspects of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system2 7#f7 provide for verification of the safety of unmanned aircraft systems and related navigation procedures as it relates to continued development of standards for integration into the national airspace system2 7#g7 engage test range operators1 as necessary and within available resources1 in projects for research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation of unmanned aircraft systems to facilitate the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's development of standards for the safe integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system1 which may include solutions for-- 7,a7 developing and enforcing geographic and altitude limitations2 7,b7 providing for alerts by the manufacturer of an unmanned aircraft system regarding any hazards or limitations on flight1 including prohibition on flight as necessary2 7,c7 sense and avoid capabilities2 7,d7 beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations1 nighttime operations1 operations over people1 operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft systems1 and unmanned aircraft systems traffic management1 or other critical research priorities2 and 7,e7 improving privacy protections through the use of advances in unmanned aircraft systems technology2 7#h7 coordinate periodically with all test range operators to ensure test range operators know which data should be collected1 what procedures should be followed1 and what research would advance efforts to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 7#i7 streamline to the extent practicable the approval process for test ranges when processing unmanned aircraft certificates of waiver or authorization for operations at the test sites2 7#aj7 require each test range operator to protect proprietary technology1 sensitive data1 or sensitive research of any civil or private entity when using that test range without the need to obtain an experimental or special airworthiness certificate2 7#aa7 allow test range operators to receive ,federal funding1 other than from the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 including in-kind contributions1 from test range participants in the furtherance of research1 development1 and testing objectives4 7c7 ,waivers ,in carrying out this section 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 7d7 ,review of operations by test range operators ,the operator of each test range under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 review the operations of unmanned aircraft systems conducted at the test range1 including-- 7,a7 ongoing or completed research2 and 7,b7 data regarding operations by private and public operators2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,administrator1 in such form and manner as specified by the ,administrator1 the results of the review1 including recommendations to further enable private research and development operations at the test ranges that contribute to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 on a quarterly basis until the program terminates4 7e7 ,testing ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may authorize an operator of a test range described in subsection 7a7 to administer testing requirements established by the ,administrator for unmanned aircraft systems operations4 7f7 ,collaborative research and development agreements ,the ,administrator may use the other transaction authority under section #ajf7l77#f7 and enter into collaborative research and development agreements1 to direct research related to unmanned aircraft systems1 including at any test range under subsection 7a71 and in coordination with the ,center of ,excellence for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems4 7g7 ,use of center of excellence for unmanned aircraft systems ,the ,administrator1 in carrying out research necessary to implement the consensus safety standards requirements in section #ddhje shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 leverage the research and testing capacity and capabilities of the ,center of ,excellence for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems and the test ranges4 7h7 ,termination ,the program under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjc4 ,unmanned aircraft system test ranges4 4 #cdd4 ,small unmanned aircraft in the ,arctic 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjd4 ,small unmanned aircraft in the ,arctic 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 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 7b7 ,plan contents ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the development of processes to facilitate the safe operation of small unmanned aircraft beyond the visual line of sight4 7c7 ,requirements ,each permanent area designated under subsection 7a7 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 7d7 ,agreements ,to implement the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with relevant national and international communities4 7e7 ,aircraft approval 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 not later than #a year after the entry into force of an agreement necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section1 the ,secretary shall work with relevant national and international communities to establish and implement a process for approving the use of a small unmanned aircraft in the designated permanent areas in the ,arctic without regard to whether the small unmanned aircraft is used as a public aircraft1 a civil aircraft1 or a model aircraft4 7#b7 ,existing process ,the ,secretary may implement an existing process to meet the requirements under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjd4 ,small unmanned aircraft in the ,arctic4 4 #cde4 ,small unmanned aircraft safety standards 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhje4 ,small ,unmanned aircraft safety standards 7a7 ,,faa process for acceptance and authorization ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a process for-- 7#a7 accepting risk-based consensus safety standards related to the design1 production1 and modification of small unmanned aircraft systems2 7#b7 authorizing the operation of small unmanned aircraft system make and model designed1 produced1 or modified in accordance with the consensus safety standards accepted under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 authorizing a manufacturer to self-certify a small unmanned aircraft system make or model that complies with consensus safety standards accepted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 certifying a manufacturer of small unmanned aircraft systems1 or an employee of such manufacturer1 that has demonstrated compliance with the consensus safety standards accepted under paragraph 7#a7 and met any other qualifying criteria1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to alternatively satisfy the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,considerations ,before accepting consensus safety standards under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,technologies or standards related to geographic limitations1 altitude limitations1 and sense and avoid capabilities4 7#b7 ,using performance-based requirements4 7#c7 ,assessing varying levels of risk posed by different small unmanned aircraft systems and their operation and tailoring performance-based requirements to appropriately mitigate risk4 7#d7 ,predetermined action to maintain safety in the event that a communications link between a small unmanned aircraft and its operator is lost or compromised4 7#e7 ,detectability and identifiability to pilots1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and air traffic controllers1 as appropriate4 7#f7 ,means to prevent tampering with or modification of any system1 limitation1 or other safety mechanism or standard under this section or any other provision of law1 including a means to identify any tampering or modification that has been made4 7#g7 ,consensus identification standards under section #bbjb of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae74 7#h7 ,to the extent not considered previously by the consensus body that crafted consensus safety standards1 cost-benefit and risk analyses of consensus safety standards that may be accepted pursuant to subsection 7a7 for newly designed small unmanned aircraft systems4 7#i7 ,applicability of consensus safety standards to small unmanned aircraft systems that are not manufactured commercially4 7#aj7 ,any technology or standard related to small unmanned aircraft systems that promotes aviation safety4 7#aa7 ,any category of unmanned aircraft systems that should be exempt from the consensus safety standards based on risk factors4 7e7 ,nonapplicability of other laws ,the process for authorizing the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems under subsection 7a7 may allow for operation of any applicable small unmanned aircraft systems within the national airspace system without requiring-- 7#a7 airworthiness certification requirements under section #ddgjd of this title2 or 7#b7 type certification under part #ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7f7 ,revocation ,the ,administrator may suspend or revoke the authorizations in subsection 7a7 if the ,administrator determines that the manufacturer or the small unmanned aircraft system is no longer in compliance with the standards accepted by the ,administrator under subsection 7a77#a7 or with the manufacturer's statement of compliance under subsection 7h74 7g7 ,requirements ,with regard to an authorization under the processes in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may require a manufacturer of small unmanned aircraft systems to provide the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with the following3 7#a7 ,the aircraft system's operating instructions4 7#b7 ,the aircraft system's recommended maintenance and inspection procedures4 7#c7 ,the manufacturer's statement of compliance described in subsection 7h74 7#d7 ,upon request1 a sample aircraft to be inspected by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to ensure compliance with the consensus safety standards accepted by the ,administrator under subsection 7a74 7h7 ,manufacturer's statement of compliance for small ,,uas ,a manufacturer's statement of compliance shall-- 7#a7 identify the aircraft make1 model1 range of serial numbers1 and any applicable consensus safety standards used and accepted by the ,administrator2 7#b7 state that the aircraft make and model meets the provisions of the consensus safety standards identified in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 state that the aircraft make and model conforms to the manufacturer's design data and is manufactured in a way that ensures consistency across units in the production process in order to meet the applicable consensus safety standards accepted by the ,administrator2 7#d7 state that the manufacturer will make available to the ,administrator1 operators1 or customers-- 7,a7 the aircraft's operating instructions1 which conform to the consensus safety standards identified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the aircraft's recommended maintenance and inspection procedures1 which conform to the consensus safety standards identified in paragraph 7#a72 7#e7 state that the manufacturer will monitor safety-of-flight issues and take action to ensure it meets the consensus safety standards identified in paragraph 7#a7 and report these issues and subsequent actions to the ,administrator2 7#f7 state that at the request of the ,administrator1 the manufacturer will provide reasonable access for the ,administrator to its facilities for the purposes of overseeing compliance with this section2 and 7#g7 state that the manufacturer1 in accordance with the consensus safety standards accepted by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 has-- 7,a7 ground and flight tested random samples of the aircraft2 7,b7 found the sample aircraft performance acceptable2 and 7,c7 determined that the make and model of aircraft is suitable for safe operation4 7i7 ,prohibitions 7#a7 ,false statements of compliance ,it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly submit a statement of compliance described in subsection 7h7 that is fraudulent or intentionally false4 7#b7 ,introduction into interstate commerce ,unless the ,administrator determines operation of an unmanned aircraft system may be conducted without an airworthiness certificate or permission1 authorization1 or approval under subsection 7a71 it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce any small unmanned aircraft system that is manufactured after the date that the ,administrator accepts consensus safety standards under this section unless-- 7,a7 the make and model has been authorized for operation under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 the aircraft has alternatively received design and production approval issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7j7 ,exclusions ,the ,administrator may exempt from the requirements of this section small unmanned aircraft systems that are not capable of navigating beyond the visual line of sight of the operator through advanced flight systems and technology1 if the ,administrator determines that such an exemption does not pose a risk to the safety of the national airspace system4 4 7b7 ,unmanned aircraft systems research facility ,the ,center of ,excellence for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems shall establish an unmanned aircraft systems research facility to study appropriate safety standards for unmanned aircraft systems and to validate such standards1 as directed by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 consistent with section #ddhje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7c7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhje4 ,small unmanned aircraft safety standards4 4 #cdf4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjf4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue guidance regarding the operation of a public unmanned aircraft system-- 7#a7 to streamline and expedite the process for the issuance of a certificate of authorization or a certificate of waiver2 7#b7 to 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 public unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#c7 to provide guidance on a public agency's responsibilities when operating an unmanned aircraft without a civil airworthiness certificate issued by the ,administration4 7b7 ,agreements with government agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with each appropriate public agency to simplify the process for issuing a certificate of waiver or a certificate of authorization with respect to an application for authorization to operate a public unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents ,an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 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 not later than #fj business days after 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 an unmanned aircraft weighing #d4d pounds or less if that unmanned aircraft is operated-- 7i7 within or beyond the visual 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 7c7 ,public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall permit the use of1 and may issue guidance regarding1 the use of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems that are-- 7,a7 operated at an altitude of less than #aej feet above ground level2 7,b7 operated-- 7i7 within class ,g airspace2 or 7ii7 at or below the ceiling depicted on the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's published ,,uas facility maps for class ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 or ,e surface area airspace2 7,c7 not flown directly over non-participating persons2 7,d7 operated within visual line of sight of the operator2 and 7,e7 operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any other aircraft4 7#b7 ,requirements ,public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems may be operated -- 7,a7 without any requirement to obtain a certificate of authorization1 certificate of waiver1 or other approval by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,b7 without requiring airman certification under section #ddgjc of this title or any rule or regulation relating to airman certification2 and 7,c7 without requiring airworthiness certification under section #ddgjd of this title or any rule or regulation relating to aircraft certification4 7#c7 ,safety standards ,public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems operated within the scope of the guidance issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be exempt from the requirements of section #ddhje of this title4 7#d7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration from issuing new regulations for public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems in order to ensure the safety of the national airspace system4 7d7 ,federal agency coordination to enhance the public health and safety capabilities of public unmanned aircraft systems ,the ,administrator shall assist ,federal civilian ,government agencies that operate unmanned aircraft systems within civil-controlled airspace1 in operationally deploying and integrating sense and avoid capabilities1 as necessary to operate unmanned aircraft systems safely within the national airspace system4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjf4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems4 4 7#b7 ,public unmanned aircraft systems ,section #ccd of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act 7#abf ,stat4 #ac7 are repealed4 7#c7 ,facilitating interagency cooperation ,section #bbjd7;a7 of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae7 is amended by striking section #ccd7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and inserting section #ddhjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cdg4 ,special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjg4 ,special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall use a risk-based approach to determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system notwithstanding completion of the comprehensive plan and rulemaking required by section #ddhjb or the guidance required by section #ddhjf4 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 operation over people1 and operation within or beyond the visual line of sight1 or operation during the day or night1 do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public2 and 7#b7 whether a certificate under section #ddgjc or section #ddgjd of this title1 or a certificate of waiver or certificate of authorization1 is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 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 system1 including operation related to research1 development1 and testing of proprietary systems4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section for the ,secretary to determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system terminates effective ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjg4 ,special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems4 4 7#b7 ,special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems ,section #ccc of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act 7#abf ,stat4 #ac7 are repealed4 #cdh4 ,carriage of property by small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjh4 ,carriage of property by small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update existing regulations to authorize the carriage of property by operators of small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire within the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,any rulemaking conducted under subsection 7a7 shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,use performance-based requirements4 7#b7 ,consider varying levels of risk to other aircraft and to persons and property on the ground posed by different unmanned aircraft systems and their operation and tailor performance-based requirements to appropriately mitigate risk4 7#c7 ,consider the unique characteristics of highly automated1 small unmanned aircraft systems4 7#d7 ,include requirements for the safe operation of small unmanned aircraft systems that1 at a minimum1 address-- 7,a7 airworthiness of small unmanned aircraft systems2 7,b7 qualifications for operators and the type and nature of the operations2 7,c7 operating specifications governing the type and nature of the unmanned aircraft system air carrier operations2 and 7,d7 the views of ,state1 local1 and tribal officials related to potential impacts of the carriage of property by operators of small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire within the communities to be served4 7#e7 ,small ,,uas ,the ,secretary may amend part #bih of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to update existing regulations to establish economic authority for the carriage of property by small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire4 ,such authority shall only require-- 7,a7 registration with the ,department of ,transportation2 7,b7 authorization from the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to conduct operations2 and 7,c7 compliance with chapters #dja1 #daa1 and #dag4 7#f7 ,availability of current certification processes ,pending completion of the rulemaking required in subsection 7a7 of this section1 a person may seek an air carrier operating certificate and certificate of public convenience and necessity1 or an exemption from such certificate1 using existing processes4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhjh4 ,carriage of property by small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire4 4 #cdi4 ,exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhji4 ,exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7e71 and notwithstanding chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 a person may operate a small unmanned aircraft without specific certification or operating authority from the ,federal ,aviation ,administration if the operation adheres to all of the following limitations3 7#a7 ,the aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes4 7#b7 ,the aircraft is operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-based organization's set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,the aircraft is flown within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located and in direct communication with the operator4 7#d7 ,the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft4 7#e7 ,in ,class ,b1 ,class ,c1 or ,class ,d airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of ,class ,e airspace designated for an airport1 the operator obtains prior authorization from the ,administrator or designee before operating and complies with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions4 7#f7 ,in ,class ,g airspace1 the aircraft is flown from the surface to not more than #djj feet above ground level and complies with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions4 7#g7 ,the operator has passed an aeronautical knowledge and safety test described in subsection 7g7 and maintains proof of test passage to be made available to the ,administrator or law enforcement upon request4 7#h7 ,the aircraft is registered and marked in accordance with chapter #dda of this title and proof of registration is made available to the ,administrator or a designee of the ,administrator or law enforcement upon request4 7b7 ,other operations ,unmanned aircraft operations that do not conform to the limitations in subsection 7a7 must comply with all statutes and regulations generally applicable to unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems4 7c7 ,operations at fixed sites 7#a7 ,operating procedure required ,persons operating unmanned aircraft under subsection 7a7 from a fixed site within ,class ,b1 ,class ,c1 or ,class ,d airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of ,class ,e airspace designated for an airport1 or a community-based organization conducting a sanctioned event within such airspace1 shall make the location of the fixed site known to the ,administrator and shall establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the air traffic control facility4 7#b7 ,unmanned aircraft weighing more than #ee pounds ,a person may operate an unmanned aircraft weighing more than #ee pounds1 including the weight of anything attached to or carried by the aircraft1 under subsection 7a7 if-- 7,a7 the unmanned aircraft complies with standards and limitations developed by a community-based organization and approved by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 the aircraft is operated from a fixed site as described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,updates 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with government1 stakeholders1 and community-based organizations1 shall initiate a process to periodically update the operational parameters under subsection 7a71 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in updating an operational parameter under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 appropriate operational limitations to mitigate risks to aviation safety and national security1 including risk to the uninvolved public and critical infrastructure2 7,b7 operations outside the membership1 guidelines1 and programming of a community-based organization2 7,c7 physical characteristics1 technical standards1 and classes of aircraft operating under this section2 7,d7 trends in use1 enforcement1 or incidents involving unmanned aircraft systems2 7,e7 ensuring1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that updates to the operational parameters correspond to1 and leverage1 advances in technology2 and 7,f7 equipage requirements that facilitate safe1 efficient1 and secure operations and further integrate all unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed as expanding the authority of the ,administrator to require a person operating an unmanned aircraft under this section to seek permissive authority of the ,administrator1 beyond that required in subsection 7a7 of this section1 prior to operation in the national airspace system4 7e7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to pursue an enforcement action against a person operating any unmanned aircraft who endangers the safety of the national airspace system4 7f7 ,exceptions ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,administrator from promulgating rules generally applicable to unmanned aircraft1 including those unmanned aircraft eligible for the exception set forth in this section1 relating to-- 7#a7 updates to the operational parameters for unmanned aircraft in subsection 7a72 7#b7 the registration and marking of unmanned aircraft2 7#c7 the standards for remotely identifying owners and operators of unmanned aircraft systems and associated unmanned aircraft2 and 7#d7 other standards consistent with maintaining the safety and security of the national airspace system4 7g7 ,aeronautical knowledge and safety test 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with manufacturers of unmanned aircraft systems1 other industry stakeholders1 and community-based organizations1 shall develop an aeronautical knowledge and safety test1 which can then be administered electronically by the ,administrator1 a community-based organization1 or a person designated by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,administrator shall ensure the aeronautical knowledge and safety test is designed to adequately demonstrate an operator's-- 7,a7 understanding of aeronautical safety knowledge2 and 7,b7 knowledge of ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations and requirements pertaining to the operation of an unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace system4 7h7 ,community-based organization defined ,in this section1 the term community-based organization means a membership-based association 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 aeromodelling operations within the national airspace system and the protection and safety of individuals and property on the ground1 and may provide a comprehensive set of safety rules and programming for the operation of unmanned aircraft that have the advanced flight capabilities enabling active1 sustained1 and controlled navigation of the aircraft beyond visual line of sight of the operator2 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 7i7 ,recognition of community-based organizations ,in collaboration with aeromodelling stakeholders1 the ,administrator shall publish an advisory circular within #ahj days of the date of enactment of this section that identifies the criteria and process required for recognition of community-based organizations4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddhji4 ,exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft4 4 7#b7 ,repeal ,section #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 #cej4 ,use of unmanned aircraft systems at institutions of higher education 7a7 ,educational and research purposes ,for the purposes of section #ddhji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 a recreational purpose as distinguished in subsection 7a77#a7 of such section shall include an unmanned aircraft system operated by an institution of higher education for educational or research purposes4 7b7 ,updates ,in updating an operational parameter under subsection 7d77#a7 of such section for unmanned aircraft systems operated by an institution of higher education for educational or research purposes1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7#a7 use of small unmanned aircraft systems and operations at an accredited institution of higher education1 for educational or research purposes1 as a component of the institution's curricula or research2 7#b7 the development of streamlined1 risk-based operational approval for unmanned aircraft systems operated by institutions of higher education2 and 7#c7 the airspace and aircraft operators that may be affected by such operations at the institution of higher education4 7c7 ,deadline for establishment of procedures and standards ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may establish regulations1 procedures1 and standards1 as necessary1 to facilitate the safe operation of unmanned aircraft systems operated by institutions of higher education for educational or research purposes4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given to that term by section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#b7 ,educational or research purposes ,the term education or research purposes1 with respect to the operation of an unmanned aircraft system by an institution of higher education1 includes-- 7,a7 instruction of students at the institution2 7,b7 academic or research related uses of unmanned aircraft systems that have been approved by the institution1 including ,federal research2 7,c7 activities undertaken by the institution as part of research projects1 including research projects sponsored by the ,federal ,government2 and 7,d7 other academic activities approved by the institution4 7e7 ,statutory construction 7#a7 ,enforcement ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to pursue an enforcement action against a person operating any unmanned aircraft who endangers the safety of the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,regulations and standards ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,administrator from promulgating any rules or standards consistent with maintaining the safety and security of the national airspace system4 #cea4 ,unmanned aircraft systems integration pilot program 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may establish a pilot program to enable enhanced drone operations as required in the ,october #be1 #bjag ,presidential ,memorandum entitled ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,pilot ,program and described in #hb ,federal ,register #ejcja4 7b7 ,applications ,the ,secretary shall accept applications from ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 in partnership with unmanned aircraft system operators and other private-sector stakeholders1 to test and evaluate the integration of civil and public ,,uas operations into the low-altitude national airspace system4 7c7 ,objectives ,the purpose of the pilot program is to accelerate existing ,,uas integration plans by working to solve technical1 regulatory1 and policy challenges1 while enabling advanced ,,uas operations in select areas subject to ongoing safety oversight and cooperation between the ,federal ,government and applicable ,state1 local1 or ,tribal jurisdictions1 in order to-- 7#a7 accelerate the safe integration of ,,uas into the ,,nas by testing and validating new concepts of beyond visual line of sight operations in a controlled environment1 focusing on detect and avoid technologies1 command and control links1 navigation1 weather1 and human factors2 7#b7 address ongoing concerns regarding the potential security and safety risks associated with ,,uas operating in close proximity to human beings and critical infrastructure by ensuring that operators communicate more effectively with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement to enable law enforcement to determine if a ,,uas operation poses such a risk2 7#c7 promote innovation in and development of the ,united ,states unmanned aviation industry1 especially in sectors such as agriculture1 emergency management1 inspection1 and transportation safety1 in which there are significant public benefits to be gained from the deployment of ,,uas2 and 7#d7 identify the most effective models of balancing local and national interests in ,,uas integration4 7d7 ,application submission ,the ,secretary shall establish application requirements and require applicants to include the following information3 7#a7 ,identification of the airspace to be used1 including shape files and altitudes4 7#b7 ,description of the types of planned operations4 7#c7 ,identification of stakeholder partners to test and evaluate planned operations4 7#d7 ,identification of available infrastructure to support planned operations4 7#e7 ,description of experience with ,,uas operations and regulations4 7#f7 ,description of existing ,,uas operator and any other stakeholder partnerships and experience4 7#g7 ,description of plans to address safety1 security1 competition1 privacy concerns1 and community outreach4 7e7 ,monitoring and enforcement of limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,monitoring and enforcement of any limitations enacted pursuant to this pilot project shall be the responsibility of the jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 may be construed to prevent the ,secretary from enforcing ,federal law4 7#c7 ,examples of limitations ,limitations under this section may include-- 7,a7 prohibiting flight during specified morning and evening rush hours or only permitting flight during specified hours such as daylight hours1 sufficient to ensure reasonable airspace access2 7,b7 establishing designated take-off and landing zones1 limiting operations over moving locations or fixed site public road and parks1 sidewalks or private property based on zoning density1 or other land use considerations2 7,c7 requiring notice to public safety or zoning or land use authorities before operating2 and 7,d7 prohibiting operations in connection with community or sporting events that do not remain in one place 7for example1 parades and running events74 7f7 ,selection criteria ,in making determinations1 the ,secretary shall evaluate whether applications meet or exceed the following criteria3 7#a7 ,overall economic1 geographic1 and climatic diversity of the selected jurisdictions4 7#b7 ,overall diversity of the proposed models of government involvement4 7#c7 ,overall diversity of the ,,uas operations to be conducted4 7#d7 ,the location of critical infrastructure4 7#e7 ,the involvement of commercial entities in the proposal and their ability to advance objectives that may serve the public interest as a result of further integration of ,,uas into the ,,nas4 7#f7 ,the involvement of affected communities in1 and their support for1 participating in the pilot program4 7#g7 ,the commitment of the governments and ,,uas operators involved in the proposal to comply with requirements related to national defense1 homeland security1 and public safety and to address competition1 privacy1 and civil liberties concerns4 7#h7 ,the commitment of the governments and ,,uas operators involved in the proposal to achieve the following policy objectives3 7,a7 ,promoting innovation and economic development4 7,b7 ,enhancing transportation safety4 7,c7 ,enhancing workplace safety4 7,d7 ,improving emergency response and search and rescue functions4 7,e7 ,using radio spectrum efficiently and competitively4 7g7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall use the data collected and experience gained over the course of this pilot program to-- 7#a7 identify and resolve technical challenges to ,,uas integration2 7#b7 address airspace use to safely and efficiently integrate all aircraft2 7#c7 inform operational standards and procedures to improve safety 7for example1 detect and avoid capabilities1 navigation and altitude performance1 and command and control link72 7#d7 inform ,,faa standards that reduce the need for waivers 7for example1 for operations over human beings1 night operations1 and beyond visual line of sight72 and 7#e7 address competing interests regarding ,,uas operational expansion1 safety1 security1 roles and responsibilities of non-,federal ,government entities1 and privacy issues4 7h7 ,notification ,prior to initiating any additional rounds of agreements with ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governments as part of the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations in the ,senate4 7i7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate #c years after the date on which the memorandum referenced in subsection 7a7 is signed by the ,president4 7j7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall affect any proposals1 selections1 imposition of conditions1 operations1 or other decisions made-- 7#a7 under the pilot program developed by the ,secretary of ,transportation pursuant to the ,presidential memorandum titled ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,pilot ,program1 as published in the ,federal ,register on ,october #cj1 #bjag 7#hb ,fed4 ,reg4 #ejcja72 and 7#b7 prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,lead ,applicant means an eligible ,state1 local or ,tribal government that has submitted a timely application4 7#b7 ,the term ,,nas means the low-altitude national airspace system4 7#c7 ,the term ,,uas means unmanned aircraft system4 #ceb4 ,part #ajg transparency and technology improvements 7a7 ,transparency ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall publish on the ,,faa 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 #cec4 ,emergency exemption process 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the use of unmanned aircraft systems by civil and public operators-- 7#a7 is an increasingly important tool in response to a catastrophe1 disaster1 or other emergency2 7#b7 helps facilitate emergency response operations1 such as firefighting and search and rescue2 and 7#c7 helps facilitate post-catastrophic response operations1 such as utility and infrastructure restoration efforts and the safe and prompt processing1 adjustment1 and payment of insurance claims4 7b7 ,updates ,the ,administrator shall1 as necessary1 update and improve the ,special ,government ,interest process described in chapter #g of ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,order ,,jo #gbjj4bc;,a to ensure that civil and public operators1 including local law enforcement agencies and first responders1 continue to use unmanned aircraft system operations quickly and efficiently in response to a catastrophe1 disaster1 or other emergency4 7c7 ,best practices ,the ,administrator shall develop best practices for the use of unmanned aircraft systems by ,states and localities to respond to a catastrophe1 disaster1 or other emergency response and recovery operation4 #ced4 ,treatment of unmanned aircraft operating underground ,an unmanned aircraft system that is operated underground for mining purposes shall not be subject to regulation or enforcement by the ,,faa under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cee4 ,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 #cef4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,know ,before ,you ,fly campaign ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 out of funds made available under section #ajf7k71 for the ,know ,before ,you ,fly educational campaign or similar public informational efforts intended to broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness4 #ceg4 ,unmanned aircraft systems privacy policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the operation of any unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system shall be carried out in a manner that respects and protects personal privacy consistent with the ,united ,states ,constitution and ,federal1 ,state1 and local law4 #ceh4 ,,uas privacy review 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 in consideration of relevant efforts led by the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 shall carry out a review of the privacy issues and concerns associated with the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,department of ,transportation and 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 #bjae2 7#b7 examine and identify the existing ,federal1 ,state1 or relevant local laws that address an individual's personal privacy2 7#c7 identify specific issues and concerns that may limit the availability of civil or criminal legal remedies regarding inappropriate operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 7#d7 identify any deficiencies in ,federal1 ,state1 or local privacy protections2 and 7#e7 provide recommendations to address any limitations and deficiencies identified in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 #cei4 ,study on fire department and emergency service agency use of unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall conduct a study on the use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies4 ,such study shall include an analysis of-- 7,a7 how fire departments and emergency service agencies currently use unmanned aircraft systems2 7,b7 obstacles to greater use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies2 7,c7 the best way to provide outreach to support greater use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies2 7,d7 laws or regulations that present barriers to career1 combination1 and volunteer fire departments' ability to use unmanned aircraft systems2 7,e7 training and certifications required for the use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies2 7,f7 airspace limitations and concerns in the use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies2 7,g7 roles of unmanned aircraft systems in the provision of fire and emergency services2 7,h7 technological challenges to greater adoption of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies2 and 7,i7 other issues determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consult with national fire and emergency service organizations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a71 including the ,administrator's findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations4 #cfj4 ,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 any 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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #cfa4 ,report on ,,uas and chemical aerial application ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report evaluating which aviation safety requirements under part #acg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 should apply to unmanned aircraft system operations engaged in aerial spraying of chemicals for agricultural purposes4 #cfb4 ,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 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-- 7,a7 place particular priority in continuing measures1 including partnering with nongovernmental organizations and ,state and local agencies1 to educate the public about the dangers to public safety of operating unmanned aircraft over areas that have temporary flight restrictions in place1 for purposes such as wildfires1 without appropriate authorization2 and 7,b7 partner with ,state and local agencies to effectively enforce relevant laws so that unmanned aircrafts do not interfere with the efforts of emergency responders2 7#g7 the ,administrator should place particular priority on continuing measures1 including partnerships with nongovernmental organizations1 to educate the public about the dangers to the public safety of operating unmanned aircraft near airports without the appropriate approvals or authorizations2 and 7#h7 manufacturers and retail sellers of small unmanned aircraft systems should take steps to educate consumers about the safe and lawful operation of such systems4 #cfc4 ,prohibition regarding weapons 7a7 ,in general ,unless authorized by the ,administrator1 a person may not operate an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system that is equipped or armed with a dangerous weapon4 7b7 ,dangerous weapon defined ,in this section1 the term dangerous weapon has the meaning given that term in section #icj7;g77#b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,penalty ,a person who violates this section is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of not more than #be1jjj for each violation4 #cfd4 ,u4,s4 ,counter-,,uas system review of interagency coordination processes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after that date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with government agencies currently authorized to operate ,counter-,unmanned ,aircraft ,system 7,c-,,uas7 systems within the ,united ,states 7including the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states71 shall initiate a review of the following3 7#a7 ,the process the ,administration is using for interagency coordination of ,c-,,uas activity pursuant to a relevant ,federal statute authorizing such activity within the ,united ,states 7including the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states74 7#b7 ,the standards the ,administration is utilizing for operation of a ,c-,,uas systems pursuant to a relevant ,federal statute authorizing such activity within the ,united ,states 7including the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states71 including whether the following criteria are being taken into consideration in the development of the standards3 7,a7 ,safety of the national airspace4 7,b7 ,protecting individuals and property on the ground4 7,c7 ,non-interference with avionics of manned aircraft1 and unmanned aircraft1 operating legally in the national airspace4 7,d7 ,non-interference with air traffic control systems4 7,e7 ,adequate coordination procedures and protocols with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration during the operation of ,c-,,uas systems4 7,f7 ,adequate training for personnel operating ,c-,,uas systems4 7,g7 ,assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the coordination and review processes to ensure national airspace safety while minimizing bureaucracy4 7,h7 ,best practices for the consistent operation of ,c-,,uas systems to the maximum extent practicable4 7,i7 ,current airspace authorization information shared by automated approval processes for airspace authorizations1 such as the ,low ,altitude ,authorization and ,notification ,capability4 7,j7 ,such other matters the ,administrator considers necessary for the safe and lawful operation of ,c-,,uas systems4 7#c7 ,similar interagency coordination processes already used for other matters that may be used as a model for improving the interagency coordination for the usage of ,c-,,uas systems4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date upon which the review in subsection 7a7 is initiated1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation in the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 a report on the ,administration's activities related to ,c-,,uas systems1 including-- 7#a7 any coordination with ,federal agencies and ,states1 subdivisions and ,states1 political authorities of at least #b ,states that operate ,c-,,uas systems2 7#b7 an assessment of the standards being utilized for the operation of a counter-,,uas systems within the ,united ,states 7including the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states72 7#c7 an assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the interagency coordination and review processes to ensure national airspace safety while minimizing bureaucracy2 and 7#d7 a review of any additional authorities needed by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to effectively oversee the management of ,c-,,uas systems within the ,united ,states 7including the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states74 #cfe4 ,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 #cff4 ,strategy for responding to public safety threats and enforcement utility of unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall develop a comprehensive strategy to provide outreach to ,state and local governments and provide guidance for local law enforcement agencies and first responders with respect to-- 7#a7 how to identify and respond to public safety threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#b7 how to identify and take advantage of opportunities to use unmanned aircraft systems to enhance the effectiveness of local law enforcement agencies and first responders4 7b7 ,resources ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a publicly available ,internet website that contains resources for ,state and local law enforcement agencies and first responders seeking-- 7#a7 to respond to public safety threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#b7 to identify and take advantage of opportunities to use unmanned aircraft systems to enhance the effectiveness of local law enforcement agencies and public safety response efforts4 7c7 ,unmanned aircraft system defined ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given that term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 #cfg4 ,incorporation of ,federal ,aviation ,administration occupations relating to unmanned aircraft into veterans employment programs of the administration ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall determine whether occupations of the ,administration relating to unmanned aircraft systems technology and regulations can be incorporated into the ,veterans' ,employment ,program of the ,administration1 particularly in the interaction between such program and the ,new ,sights ,work ,experience ,program and the ,vet-,link ,cooperative ,education ,program4 #cfh4 ,public ,,uas access to special use airspace ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue guidance for the expedited and timely access to special use airspace for public unmanned aircraft systems in order to assist ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or tribal law enforcement organizations in conducting law enforcement1 emergency response1 or for other activities4 #cfi4 ,applications for designation ,section #bbji of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c77i71 by striking and distribution facilities and equipment and inserting distribution facilities and equipment1 and railroad facilities2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjai1 the ,administrator shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to carry out the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,not later than #ab months after publishing the notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall issue a final rule4 4 #cgj4 ,sense of ,congress on additional rulemaking authority ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 beyond visual line of sight operations1 nighttime operations1 and operations over people of unmanned aircraft systems have tremendous potential-- 7,a7 to enhance both commercial and academic use2 7,b7 to spur economic growth and development through innovative applications of this emerging technology2 and 7,c7 to improve emergency response efforts as it relates to assessing damage to critical infrastructure such as roads1 bridges1 and utilities1 including water and power1 ultimately speeding response time2 7#b7 advancements in miniaturization of safety technologies1 including for aircraft weighing under #d4d pounds1 have increased economic opportunities for using unmanned aircraft systems while reducing kinetic energy and risk compared to unmanned aircraft that may weigh #d4d pounds or more1 but less than #ee pounds2 7#c7 advancements in unmanned technology will have the capacity to ultimately improve manned aircraft safety2 and 7#d7 integrating unmanned aircraft systems safely into the national airspace1 including beyond visual line of sight operations1 nighttime operations on a routine basis1 and operations over people should remain a top priority for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration as it pursues additional rulemakings under the amendments made by this section4 #cga4 ,assessment of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,evaluation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration1 to estimate and assess compliance with and the 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 titled ,registration and ,marking ,requirements for ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #gheic74 7b7 ,metrics ,upon receiving the assessment1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 develop metrics to measure compliance with the interim final rule described in subsection 7a71 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 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the metrics required under subsection 7b7 and how the ,secretary will track these metrics2 and 7#c7 recommendations to ,congress for improvements to the registration process for small unmanned aircraft1 if necessary4 #cgb4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,,uas safety enforcement ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a pilot program to utilize available remote detection or identification technologies for safety oversight1 including enforcement actions against operators of unmanned aircraft systems that are not in compliance with applicable ,federal aviation laws1 including regulations4 7b7 ,reporting ,as part of the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall establish and publicize a mechanism for the public and ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement to report suspected operation of unmanned aircraft in violation of applicable ,federal laws and regulations4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 and annually thereafter through the duration of the pilot program established in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the number of unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations detected in restricted airspace1 including in and around airports1 together with a description of such operations4 7#b7 ,the number of enforcement cases brought by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or other ,federal agencies for unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft detected through the program1 together with a description of such cases4 7#c7 ,recommendations for safety and operational standards for unmanned aircraft detection and mitigation systems4 7#d7 ,recommendations for any legislative or regulatory changes related to mitigation or detection or identification of unmanned aircraft systems4 7d7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established in subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7e7 ,civil penalties ,section #dfcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 by inserting chapter #ddh1 after chapter #ddg 7except sections #ddgag and #ddgai-ddgbc712 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#e77;,a77i71 by inserting chapter #ddh1 after chapter #ddg 7except sections #ddgag-ddgbc712 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by inserting chapter #ddh1 after chapter #ddg 7except sections #ddgag and #ddgai-ddgbc712 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i71 by inserting chapter #ddh1 after chapter #ddg 7except sections #ddgag and #ddgai-ddgbc714 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to pursue an enforcement action for a violation of this subtitle or any other applicable provision of aviation safety law or regulation using remote detection or identification or other technology following the sunset of the pilot program4 #cgc4 ,federal and local authorities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the relative roles of the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 local and ,tribal governments in the regulation and oversight of low-altitude operations of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the study1 including the ,comptroller ,general's findings and conclusions4 7b7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall review the following3 7#a7 ,the current state of the law with respect to ,federal authority over low-altitude operations of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,the current state of the law with respect to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal authority over low-altitude operations of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7#c7 ,potential gaps between authorities under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7#d7 ,the degree of regulatory consistency required among the ,federal ,government1 ,state governments1 local governments1 and ,tribal governments for the safe and financially viable growth and development of the unmanned aircraft industry4 7#e7 ,the interests of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments affected by low-altitude operations of unmanned aircraft systems and the authorities of those governments to protect such interests4 7#f7 ,the infrastructure requirements necessary for monitoring the low-altitude operations of small unmanned aircraft and enforcing applicable laws4 #cgd4 ,spectrum 7a7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and after consultation with relevant stakeholders1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 and the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report-- 7#a7 on whether unmanned aircraft systems operations should be permitted1 but not required1 to operate on spectrum that was recommended for allocation for ,,am7,r7,s and control links for ,,uas by the ,world ,radio ,conferences in #bjjg 7,l-band1 #ifj-aafd ,m,hz7 and #bjab 7,c-band1 #ejcj-ejia ,m,hz71 on an unlicensed1 shared1 or exclusive basis1 for operations within the ,,utm system or outside of such a system2 7#b7 that addresses any technological1 statutory1 regulatory1 and operational barriers to the use of such spectrum2 and 7#c7 that1 if it is determined that some spectrum frequencies are not suitable for beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations by unmanned aircraft systems1 includes recommendations of other spectrum frequencies that may be appropriate for such operations4 7b7 ,no effect on other spectrum ,the report required under subsection 7a7 does not prohibit or delay use of any licensed spectrum to satisfy control links1 tracking1 diagnostics1 payload communications1 collision avoidance1 and other functions for unmanned aircraft systems operations4 #cge4 ,federal ,trade ,commission authority 7a7 ,in general ,a violation of a privacy policy by a person that uses an unmanned aircraft system for compensation or hire1 or in the furtherance of a business enterprise1 in the national airspace system shall be an unfair and deceptive practice in violation of section #e7;a7 of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #de7;a774 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cgf4 ,plan for full operational capability of unmanned aircraft systems traffic management 7a7 ,in general ,in conjunction with completing the requirements of section #bbjh of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 subject to subsection 7b7 of this section1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 and in consultation with unmanned aircraft systems industry stakeholders1 shall develop a plan to allow for the implementation of unmanned aircraft systems traffic management 7,,utm7 services that expand operations beyond visual line of sight1 have full operational capability1 and ensure the safety and security of all aircraft4 7b7 ,completion of ,,utm system pilot program ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,,utm system pilot program1 as established in section #bbjh of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 is conducted to meet the following objectives of a comprehensive ,,utm system by the conclusion of the pilot program3 7#a7 ,in cooperation with the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration and manned and unmanned aircraft industry stakeholders1 allow testing of unmanned aircraft operations1 of increasing volumes and density1 in airspace above test ranges1 as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as well as other sites determined by the ,administrator to be suitable for ,,utm testing1 including those locations selected under the pilot program required in the ,october #be1 #bjag1 ,presidential ,memorandum entitled1 ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,pilot ,program and described in #hb ,federal ,register #ejcja4 7#b7 ,permit the testing of various remote identification and tracking technologies evaluated by the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,identification and ,tracking ,aviation ,rulemaking ,committee4 7#c7 ,where the particular operational environment permits1 permit blanket waiver authority to allow any unmanned aircraft approved by a ,,utm system pilot program selectee to be operated under conditions currently requiring a case-by-case waiver under part #ajg1 title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 provided that any blanket waiver addresses risks to airborne objects as well as persons and property on the ground4 7c7 ,implementation plan contents ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include the development of safety standards to permit1 authorize1 or allow the use of ,,utm services1 which may include the demonstration and validation of such services at the test ranges1 as defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other sites as authorized by the ,administrator2 7#b7 outline the roles and responsibilities of industry and government in establishing ,,utm services that allow applicants to conduct commercial and noncommercial operations1 recognizing the primary private sector role in the development and implementation of the ,low ,altitude ,authorization and ,notification ,capability and future expanded ,,utm services2 7#c7 include an assessment of various components required for necessary risk reduction and mitigation in relation to the use of ,,utm services1 including-- 7,a7 remote identification of both cooperative and non-cooperative unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 7,b7 deconfliction of cooperative unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system by such services2 7,c7 the manner in which the ,federal ,aviation ,administration will conduct oversight of ,,utm systems1 including interfaces between ,,utm service providers and air traffic control2 7,d7 the need for additional technologies to detect cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft2 7,e7 collaboration and coordination with air traffic control1 or management services and technologies to ensure the safety oversight of manned and unmanned aircraft1 including-- 7i7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration responsibilities to collect and disseminate relevant data to ,,utm service providers2 and 7ii7 data exchange protocols to share ,,uas operator intent1 operational approvals1 operational restraints1 and other data necessary to ensure safety or security of the ,national ,airspace ,system2 7,f7 the potential for ,,utm services to manage unmanned aircraft systems carrying either cargo1 payload1 or passengers1 weighing more than #ee pounds1 and operating at altitudes higher than #djj feet above ground level2 and 7,g7 cybersecurity protections1 data integrity1 and national and homeland security benefits2 and 7#d7 establish a process for-- 7,a7 accepting applications for operation of ,,utm services in the national airspace system2 7,b7 setting the standards for independent private sector validation and verification that the standards for ,,utm services established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 enabling operations beyond visual line of sight1 have been met by applicants2 and 7,c7 notifying the applicant1 not later than #abj days after the ,administrator receives a complete application1 with a written approval1 disapproval1 or request to modify the application4 7d7 ,safety standards ,in developing the safety standards in subsection 7c77#a71 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 shall require that ,,utm services help ensure the safety of unmanned aircraft and 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 ,regulations2 7#b7 shall consider1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 protection of persons and property on the ground2 7,b7 remote identification and tracking of aircraft2 7,c7 collision avoidance with respect to obstacles and non-cooperative aircraft2 7,d7 deconfliction of cooperative aircraft and integration of other relevant airspace considerations2 7,e7 right of way rules1 inclusive of ,,uas operations2 7,f7 safe and reliable coordination between air traffic control and other systems operated in the national airspace system2 7,g7 detection of non-cooperative aircraft2 7,h7 geographic and local factors including but not limited to terrain1 buildings and structures2 7,i7 aircraft equipage2 and 7,j7 qualifications1 if any1 necessary to operate ,,utm services2 and 7#c7 may establish temporary flight restrictions or other means available such as a certificate of waiver or authorization 7,,coa7 for demonstration and validation of ,,utm services4 7e7 ,revocation ,the ,administrator may revoke the permission1 authorization1 or approval for the operation of ,,utm services if the ,administrator determines that the services or its operator are no longer in compliance with applicable safety standards4 7f7 ,low-risk areas ,the ,administrator shall establish expedited procedures for approval of ,,utm services operated in-- 7#a7 airspace away from congested areas2 or 7#b7 other airspace above areas in which operations of unmanned aircraft pose low risk1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7g7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 7h7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 in developing the safety standards for ,,utm services1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider ongoing research and development efforts on ,,utm services conducted by-- 7#a7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration in partnership with industry stakeholders2 7#b7 the ,,utm ,system pilot program required by section #bbjh of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note72 and 7#c7 the participants in the pilot program required in the ,october #be1 #bjag1 ,presidential ,memorandum entitled1 ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,integration ,pilot ,program and described in #hb ,federal ,register #ejcja4 7i7 ,deadline ,not later than #a year after the date of conclusion of the ,,utm pilot program established in section #bbjh of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 complete the plan required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 submit the plan to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 publish the plan on a publicly accessible ,internet website of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #cgg4 ,early implementation of certain ,,utm services 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 upon request of a ,,utm service provider1 determine if certain ,,utm services may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the implementation plan required by section #cgf4 7b7 ,assessment of ,,utm services ,in making the determination under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall assess1 at a minimum1 whether the proposed ,,utm services1 as a result of their operational capabilities1 reliability1 intended use1 areas of operation1 and the characteristics of the aircraft involved1 will maintain the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system and address any identified risks to manned or unmanned aircraft and persons and property on the ground4 7c7 ,requirements for safe operation ,if the ,administrator determines that certain ,,utm services may operate safely in the national airspace system1 the ,administrator shall establish requirements for their safe operation in the national airspace system4 7d7 ,expedited procedures ,the ,administrator shall provide expedited procedures for making the assessment and determinations under this section where the ,,utm services will be provided primarily or exclusively in airspace above areas in which the operation of unmanned aircraft poses low risk1 including but not limited to croplands and areas other than congested areas4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 7f7 ,preexisting ,,utm services approvals ,nothing in this ,act shall affect or delay approvals1 waivers1 or exemptions granted by the ,administrator for ,,utm services already in existence or approved by the ,administrator prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 including approvals under the ,low ,altitude ,authorization and ,notification ,capability4 #cgh4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 each person that uses an unmanned aircraft system for compensation or hire1 or in the furtherance of a business enterprise1 except those operated for purposes protected by the ,first ,amendment of the ,constitution1 should have a written privacy policy consistent with section #ceg that is appropriate to the nature and scope of the activities regarding the collection1 use1 retention1 dissemination1 and deletion of any data collected during the operation of an unmanned aircraft system2 7#b7 each privacy policy described in paragraph 7#a7 should be periodically reviewed and updated as necessary2 and 7#c7 each privacy policy described in paragraph 7#a7 should be publicly available4 #cgi4 ,commercial and governmental operators 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 to the extent practicable and consistent with applicable law1 make available in a single location on the website of the ,department of ,transportation3 7#a7 ,any certificate of waiver or authorization issued by the ,administration to ,federal1 ,state1 tribal or local governments for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems within #cj days of issuance of such certificate of waiver or authorization4 7#b7 ,a spreadsheet of ,,uas registrations1 including the city1 state1 and zip code of each registered drone owner1 on its website that is updated once per quarter each calendar year4 7#c7 ,summary descriptions and general purposes of public unmanned aircraft operations1 including the locations where such unmanned aircraft may generally operate4 7#d7 ,summary descriptions of common civil unmanned aircraft operations4 7#e7 ,the expiration date of any authorization of public or civil unmanned aircraft operations4 7#f7 ,links to websites of ,state agencies that enforce any applicable privacy laws4 7#g7 ,for any unmanned aircraft system1 except with respect to any operation protected by the ,first ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 that will collect personally identifiable information about individuals1 including the use of facial recognition-- 7,a7 the circumstance under which the system will be used2 7,b7 the specific kinds of personally identifiable information that the system will collect about individuals2 and 7,c7 how the information referred to in subparagraph 7,b71 and the conclusions drawn from such information1 will be used1 disclosed1 and otherwise handled1 including-- 7i7 how the collection or retention of such information that is unrelated to the specific use will be minimized2 7ii7 under what circumstances such information might be sold1 leased1 or otherwise provided to third parties2 7iii7 the period during which such information will be retained2 7iv7 when and how such information1 including information no longer relevant to the specified use1 will be destroyed2 and 7v7 steps that will be used to protect against the unauthorized disclosure of any information or data1 such as the use of encryption methods and other security features4 7#h7 ,with respect to public unmanned aircraft systems-- 7,a7 the locations where the unmanned aircraft system will operate2 7,b7 the time during which the unmanned aircraft system will operate2 7,c7 the general purpose of the flight2 and 7,d7 the technical capabilities that the unmanned aircraft system possesses4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the ,administrator shall not disclose information pursuant to subsection 7a7 if the ,administrator determines that the release of such information-- 7#a7 is not applicable2 7#b7 is not practicable1 including when the information is not available to the ,administrator2 7#c7 is not in compliance with applicable law2 7#d7 would compromise national defense1 homeland security or law enforcement activity2 7#e7 would be withheld pursuant to an exception of the section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act72 or 7#f7 is otherwise contrary to the public interest4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section will cease to be effective on the date that is the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date of publication of a ,notice of ,proposed ,rulemaking or guidance regarding remote identification standards under section #bbjb of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae72 or 7#b7 ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #chj4 ,transition language 7a7 ,regulations ,notwithstanding the repeals under sections #cda1 #cdh1 #cdg1 and #chc of this ,act1 all orders1 determinations1 rules1 regulations1 permits1 grants1 and contracts1 which have been issued under any law described under subsection 7b7 of this section before the effective date of this ,act shall continue in effect until modified or revoked by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 as applicable1 by a court of competent jurisdiction1 or by operation of law other than this ,act4 7b7 ,laws described ,the laws described under this subsection are as follows3 7#a7 ,section #ccb of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7#b7 ,section #ccc of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7#c7 ,section #ccd of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7#d7 ,section #bbjf of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae74 7c7 ,effect on pending proceedings ,this ,act shall not affect administrative or judicial proceedings pending on the effective date of this ,act4 #cha4 ,unmanned aircraft systems in restricted buildings or grounds ,section #ageb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after subsection 7a77#d7 the following3 7#e7 knowingly and willfully operates an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to knowingly and willfully direct or otherwise cause such unmanned aircraft system to enter or operate within or above a restricted building or grounds2 4 #chb4 ,prohibition 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #b of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dj;,a4 ,operation of unauthorized unmanned aircraft over wildfires 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 an individual who operates an unmanned aircraft and knowingly or recklessly interferes with a wildfire suppression1 or law enforcement or emergency response efforts related to a wildfire suppression1 shall be fined under this title1 imprisoned for not more than #b years1 or both4 7b7 ,exceptions ,this section does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aircraft conducted by a unit or agency of the ,united ,states ,government or of a ,state1 tribal1 or local government 7including any individual conducting such operation pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit or agency7 for the purpose of protecting the public safety and welfare1 including firefighting1 law enforcement1 or emergency response4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,unmanned aircraft ,the term unmanned aircraft has the meaning given the term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,wildfire ,the term wildfire has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,emergency ,wildfire ,suppression ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahefm74 7#c7 ,wildfire suppression ,the term wildfire suppression means an effort to contain1 extinguish1 or suppress a wildfire4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #b of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dj the following3 #dj;,a4 ,operation of unauthorized unmanned aircraft over wildfires4 4 #chc4 ,airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation and enforcement 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting at the end the following3 #ddhaj4 ,airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation and enforcement 7a7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall work with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies for the purpose of ensuring that technologies or systems that are developed1 tested1 or deployed by ,federal departments and agencies to detect and mitigate potential risks posed by errant or hostile unmanned aircraft system operations do not adversely impact or interfere with safe airport operations1 navigation1 air traffic services1 or the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace system4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop a plan for the certification1 permitting1 authorizing1 or allowing of the deployment of technologies or systems for the detection and mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,contents ,the plan shall provide for the development of policies1 procedures1 or protocols that will allow appropriate officials of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to utilize such technologies or systems to take steps to detect and mitigate potential airspace safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft system operations4 7#c7 ,aviation rulemaking committee ,the ,administrator shall charter an aviation rulemaking committee to make recommendations for such a plan and any standards that the ,administrator determines may need to be developed with respect to such technologies or systems4 ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to an aviation rulemaking committee chartered under this paragraph4 7#d7 ,non-delegation ,the plan shall not delegate any authority granted to the ,administrator under this section to other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal agencies1 or an airport sponsor1 as defined in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,airspace hazard mitigation program ,in order to test and evaluate technologies or systems that detect and mitigate potential aviation safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft1 the ,administrator shall deploy such technologies or systems at #e airports1 including #a airport that ranks in the top #aj of the ,,faa's most recent ,passenger ,boarding ,data4 7d7 ,authority ,under the testing and evaluation in subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall use unmanned aircraft detection and mitigation systems to detect and mitigate the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft that poses a risk to aviation safety4 7e7 ,aip funding eligibility ,upon the certification1 permitting1 authorizing1 or allowing of such technologies and systems that have been successfully tested under this section1 an airport sponsor may apply for a grant under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga to purchase an unmanned aircraft detection and mitigation system4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 purchasing an unmanned aircraft detection and mitigation system shall be considered airport development 7as defined in section #dgajb74 7f7 ,briefing ,the ,administrator shall annually brief the appropriate committees of ,congress1 including the ,committee on ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 on the implementation of this section4 7g7 ,applicability of other laws ,section #dfejb of this title1 section #cb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,aircraft ,sabotage ,act71 section #ajca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,computer ,fraud and ,abuse ,act of #aihf71 sections #beaj-bebb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,wiretap ,act71 and sections #caba-cabg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,pen_/,trap ,statute71 shall not apply to activities authorized by the ,administrator pursuant to subsection 7c7 and 7d74 7h7 ,sunset ,this section ceases to be effective ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7i7 ,non-delegation ,the ,administrator shall not delegate any authority granted to the ,administrator under this section to other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal agencies1 or an airport sponsor1 as defined in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the ,administrator may partner with other ,federal agencies under this section1 subject to any restrictions contained in such agencies' authority to operate counter unmanned aircraft systems4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #ddh1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting at the end the following3 #ddhaj4 ,airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation and enforcement4 4 7#b7 ,pilot project for airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation ,section #bbjf of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 #chd4 ,unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ci;,a the following3 #ci;,b4 ,unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,offense ,any person who operates an unmanned aircraft and3 7#a7 ,knowingly interferes with1 or disrupts the operation of1 an aircraft carrying #a or more occupants operating in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants1 shall be punished as provided in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,recklessly interferes with1 or disrupts the operation of1 an aircraft carrying #a or more occupants operating in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants1 shall be punished as provided in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,operation of unmanned aircraft in close proximity to airports 7#a7 ,in general ,any person who1 without authorization1 knowingly operates an unmanned aircraft within a runway exclusion zone shall be punished as provided in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,runway exclusion zone defined ,in this subsection1 the term runway exclusion zone means a rectangular area-- 7,a7 centered on the centerline of an active runway of an airport immediately around which the airspace is designated as class ,b1 class ,c1 or class ,d airspace at the surface under part #ga of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 the length of which extends parallel to the runway's centerline to points that are #a statute mile from each end of the runway and the width of which is statute mile4 7c7 ,penalty 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the punishment for an offense under subsections 7a7 or 7b7 shall be a fine under this title1 imprisonment for not more than #a year1 or both4 7#b7 ,serious bodily injury or death ,any person who3 7,a7 ,causes serious bodily injury or death during the commission of an offense under subsection 7a77#b7 shall be fined under this title1 imprisoned for a term of up to #aj years1 or both4 7,b7 ,causes1 or attempts or conspires to cause1 serious bodily injury or death during the commission of an offense under subsections 7a77#a7 and 7b7 shall be fined under this title1 imprisoned for any term of years or for life1 or both4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #b of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ci;,a the following3 #ci;,b4 ,unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft4 4 ,c ,general ,aviation ,safety #cia4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,fairness for ,pilots ,act4 #cib4 ,expansion of ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7a7 ,notification of investigation ,subsection 7b7 of section #b of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7,public ,law #aab-aec2 #abf ,stat4 #aaei2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting and the specific activity on which the investigation is based after nature of the investigation2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking timely2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking section #ddgji7;c77#b7 and inserting section #ddgji7;e77#b74 7b7 ,release of investigative reports ,section #b of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7,public ,law #aab-aec2 #abf ,stat4 #aaei2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,release of investigative reports 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,emergency orders ,in any proceeding conducted under part #hba of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 relating to the amendment1 modification1 suspension1 or revocation of an airman certificate1 in which the ,administrator issues an emergency order under subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #ddgji1 section #ddgaj1 or section #dfaje7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or another order that takes effect immediately1 the ,administrator shall provide1 upon request1 to the individual holding the airman certificate the releasable portion of the investigative report at the time the ,administrator issues the order4 ,if the complete ,report of ,investigation is not available at the time of the request1 the ,administrator shall issue all portions of the report that are available at the time and shall provide the full report not later than #e days after its completion4 7,b7 ,other orders ,in any nonemergency proceeding conducted under part #hba of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 relating to the amendment1 modification1 suspension1 or revocation of an airman certificate1 in which the ,administrator notifies the certificate holder of a proposed certificate action under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #ddgji or section #ddgaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator shall1 upon the written request of the covered certificate holder and at any time after that notification1 provide to the covered certificate holder the releasable portion of the investigative report4 7#b7 ,motion for dismissal ,if the ,administrator does not provide the releasable portions of the investigative report to the individual holding the airman certificate subject to the proceeding referred to in paragraph 7#a7 by the time required by that paragraph1 the individual may move to dismiss the complaint of the ,administrator or for other relief and1 unless the ,administrator establishes good cause for the failure to provide the investigative report or for a lack of timeliness1 the administrative law judge shall order such relief as the judge considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,releasable portion of investigative report ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the releasable portion of an investigative report is all information in the report1 except for the following3 7,a7 ,information that is privileged4 7,b7 ,information that constitutes work product or reflects internal deliberative process4 7,c7 ,information that would disclose the identity of a confidential source4 7,d7 ,information the disclosure of which is prohibited by any other provision of law4 7,e7 ,information that is not relevant to the subject matter of the proceeding4 7,f7 ,information the ,administrator can demonstrate is withheld for good cause4 7,g7 ,sensitive security information1 as defined in section #ae4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar ruling or regulation74 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the ,administrator from releasing to an individual subject to an investigation described in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 information in addition to the information included in the releasable portion of the investigative report2 or 7,b7 a copy of the investigative report before the ,administrator issues a complaint4 4 #cic4 ,notification of reexamination of certificate holders 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddgji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator 2 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,notification of reexamination of airman ,before taking any action to reexamine an airman under paragraph 7#a7 the ,administrator shall provide to the airman-- 7,a7 a reasonable basis1 described in detail1 for requesting the reexamination2 and 7,b7 any information gathered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 that the ,administrator determines is appropriate to provide1 such as the scope and nature of the requested reexamination1 that formed the basis for that justification4 4 #cid4 ,expediting updates to ,,notam ,program 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator may not take any enforcement action against any individual for a violation of a ,,notam 7as defined in section #c of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note77 until the ,administrator certifies to the appropriate committees of ,congress that the ,administrator has complied with the requirements of section #c of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights1 as amended by this section4 7b7 ,amendments ,section #c of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7,public ,law #aab-aec2 #abf ,stat4 #aafb2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,fairness for ,pilots ,act2 and 7ii7 by striking begin and inserting complete the implementation of2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 to continue developing and modernizing the ,,notam repository1 in a public central location1 to maintain and archive all ,n,o,t,a,ms1 including the original content and form of the notices1 the original date of publication1 and any amendments to such notices with the date of each amendment1 in a manner that is ,internet-accessible1 machine-readable1 and searchable2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 to specify the times during which temporary flight restrictions are in effect and the duration of a designation of special use airspace in a specific area4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,designation of repository as sole source for ,n,o,t,a,ms 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator-- 7,a7 shall consider the repository for ,n,o,t,a,ms under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 to be the sole location for airmen to check for ,n,o,t,a,ms2 and 7,b7 may not consider a ,,notam to be announced or published until the ,,notam is included in the repository for ,n,o,t,a,ms under subsection 7a77#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,prohibition on taking action for violations of ,n,o,t,a,ms not in repository 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 beginning on the date that the repository under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 is final and published1 the ,administrator may not take any enforcement action against an airman for a violation of a ,,notam during a flight if-- 7i7 that ,,notam is not available through the repository before the commencement of the flight2 and 7ii7 that ,,notam is not reasonably accessible and identifiable to the airman4 7,b7 ,exception for national security ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply in the case of an enforcement action for a violation of a ,,notam that directly relates to national security4 4 #cie4 ,accessibility of certain flight data 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dgabd the following3 #dgabd;a4 ,accessibility of certain flight data 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,applicable individual ,the term applicable individual means an individual who is the subject of an investigation initiated by the ,administrator related to a covered flight record4 7#d7 ,contract tower ,the term contract tower means an air traffic control tower providing air traffic control services pursuant to a contract with the ,administration under section #dgabd4 7#e7 ,covered flight record ,the term covered flight record means any air traffic data 7as defined in section #b7;b77#d77;,b7 of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note771 created1 maintained1 or controlled by any program of the ,administration1 including any program of the ,administration carried out by employees or contractors of the ,administration1 such as contract towers1 flight service stations1 and controller training programs4 7b7 ,provision of covered flight record to administration 7#a7 ,requests ,whenever the ,administration receives a written request for a covered flight record from an applicable individual and the covered flight record is not in the possession of the ,administration1 the ,administrator shall request the covered flight record from the contract tower or other contractor of the ,administration in possession of the covered flight record4 7#b7 ,provision of records ,any covered flight record created1 maintained1 or controlled by a contract tower or another contractor of the ,administration that maintains covered flight records shall be provided to the ,administration if the ,administration requests the record pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,notice of proposed certificate action ,if the ,administrator has issued1 or subsequently issues1 a ,notice of ,proposed ,certificate ,action relying on evidence contained in the covered flight record and the individual who is the subject of an investigation has requested the record1 the ,administrator shall promptly produce the record and extend the time the individual has to respond to the ,notice of ,proposed ,certificate ,action until the covered flight record is provided4 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,fairness for ,pilots ,act1 the ,administrator shall promulgate regulations or guidance to ensure compliance with this section4 7#b7 ,compliance by contractors 7,a7 ,in general ,compliance with this section by a contract tower or other contractor of the ,administration that maintains covered flight records shall be included as a material term in any contract between the ,administration and the contract tower or contractor entered into or renewed on or after the date of enactment of the ,fairness for ,pilots ,act4 7,b7 ,nonapplicability ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any contract or agreement in effect on the date of enactment of the ,fairness for ,pilots ,act unless the contract or agreement is renegotiated1 renewed1 or modified after that date4 7d7 ,protection of certain data ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may withhold information that would otherwise be required to be made available under section only if-- 7#a7 the ,administrator determines1 based on information in the possession of the ,administrator1 that the ,administrator may withhold the information in accordance with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 the information is submitted pursuant to a voluntary safety reporting program covered by section #djabc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the table of contents for chapter #dga is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dgabd the following3 #dgabd;a4 ,accessibility of certain flight data4 4 #cif4 ,authority for legal counsel to issue certain notices ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall designate the appropriate legal counsel of the ,administration as an appropriate official for purposes of section #ac4aa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,,iv ,air ,service ,improvements ,a ,airline ,customer ,service ,improvements #dja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,covered air carrier ,the term covered air carrier means an air carrier or a foreign air carrier as those terms are defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,online service ,the term online service means any service available over the internet1 or that connects to the internet or a wide-area network4 7#c7 ,ticket agent ,the term ticket agent has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #djb4 ,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 #djc4 ,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 #djd4 ,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 #dje4 ,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 #djf4 ,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 #djg4 ,training policies regarding racial1 ethnic1 and religious nondiscrimination 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and the ,secretary of ,transportation a report describing-- 7#a7 each air carrier's training policy for its employees and contractors regarding racial1 ethnic1 and religious nondiscrimination2 and 7#b7 how frequently an air carrier is required to train new employees and contractors because of turnover in positions that require such training4 7b7 ,best practices ,after the date the report is submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop and disseminate to air carriers best practices necessary to improve the training policies described in subsection 7a71 based on the findings of the report and in consultation with-- 7#a7 passengers of diverse racial1 ethnic1 and religious backgrounds2 7#b7 national organizations that represent impacted communities2 7#c7 air carriers2 7#d7 airport operators2 and 7#e7 contract service providers4 #djh4 ,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 #ddgch4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff ,in addition to other training requirements1 each air carrier shall provide training to ticket counter agents1 gate agents1 and other air carrier workers whose jobs require regular interaction with passengers 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 #ddgch4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff4 4 #dji4 ,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 #daj4 ,report on baggage reporting requirements ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 study and publicize for comment a cost-benefit analysis to air carriers and consumers of changing the baggage reporting requirements of section #bcd4f of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 before the implementation of such requirements2 and 7#b7 submit a report on the findings of the cost-benefit analysis to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 #daa4 ,enforcement of aviation consumer protection rules 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to consider and evaluate ,department of ,transportation enforcement of aviation consumer protection rules4 7b7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include an evaluation of-- 7#a7 available enforcement mechanisms2 7#b7 any obstacles to enforcement2 and 7#c7 trends in ,department of ,transportation enforcement actions4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the study1 including the ,comptroller ,general's findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations4 #dab4 ,strollers 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dagbf4 ,strollers 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 a covered air carrier shall not deny a passenger the ability to check a stroller at the departure gate if the stroller is being used by a passenger to transport a child traveling on the same flight as the passenger4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in instances where the size or weight of the stroller poses a safety or security risk4 7c7 ,covered air carrier defined ,in this section1 the term covered air carrier means an air carrier or a foreign air carrier as those terms are defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dagbe the following3 #dagbf4 ,strollers4 4 #dac4 ,causes of airline delays or cancellations 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall review the categorization of delays and cancellations with respect to air carriers that are required to report such data4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 whether delays and cancellations were the result of-- 7i7 decisions or matters within the control or within the discretion of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 including ground stop or delay management programs in response to adverse weather conditions2 7ii7 business decisions or other matters within the air carrier's control or discretion in response to adverse weather conditions1 including efforts to disrupt the travel of the fewest number of passengers2 or 7iii7 other factors2 7,b7 if the data indicate whether and to what extent delays and cancellations attributed by an air carrier to weather disproportionately impact service to smaller airports and communities2 7,c7 whether it is an unfair or deceptive practice for an air carrier to inform a passenger that a flight is delayed or cancelled due to weather alone when other factors are involved2 7,d7 limitations1 if any1 in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration air traffic control systems that reduce the capacity or efficiency of the national airspace system during adverse weather events2 and 7,e7 relevant analytical work by academic institutions4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary may consult air carriers and the ,advisory ,committee for ,aviation ,consumer ,protection1 established under section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note71 to assist in conducting the review and providing recommendations on improving the quality and quantity of information provided to passengers adversely affected by a cancellation or delay4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date the review under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review under subsection 7a71 including any recommendations4 7c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting or penalizing-- 7#a7 the decision of an air carrier to maximize its system capacity during weather-related events to accommodate the greatest number of passengers2 or 7#b7 any decisions of an air carrier or the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in any matter related to or affecting the safety of any person4 #dad4 ,involuntary changes to itineraries 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall review the rate at which air carriers change passenger itineraries more than #bd hours before departure1 where the new itineraries involve additional stops or depart #c hours earlier or later than originally scheduled and compensation or other suitable air transportation is not offered4 ,in conducting the review1 the ,secretary shall consider the compensation and alternative travel options provided or offered by the air carrier in such situations4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary may consult with air carriers and the ,advisory ,committee for ,aviation ,consumer ,protection1 established under section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note71 to assist in conducting the review and providing recommendations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date the review under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,secretary shall submit to appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review under subsection 7a74 #dae4 ,extension of ,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 in subsection 7h7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #daf4 ,online access to aviation consumer protection information ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 complete an evaluation of the aviation consumer protection portion of the ,department of ,transportation's public internet website to identify any changes to the user interface1 including the interface presented to individuals accessing the website from a mobile device1 that will improve usability1 accessibility1 consumer satisfaction1 and website performance2 7#b7 in completing the evaluation under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 consider the best practices of other ,federal agencies with effective websites2 and 7,b7 consult with the ,federal ,web ,managers ,council2 7#c7 develop a plan1 including an implementation timeline1 for-- 7,a7 making the changes identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 making any necessary changes to that portion of the website that will enable a consumer1 in a manner that protects the privacy of consumers and employees1 to-- 7i7 access information regarding each complaint filed with the ,aviation ,consumer ,protection ,division of the ,department of ,transportation2 7ii7 search the complaints described in clause 7i7 by the name of the air carrier1 the dates of departure and arrival1 the airports of origin and departure1 and the type of complaint2 and 7iii7 determine the date a complaint was filed and the date a complaint was resolved2 and 7#d7 submit the evaluation and plan to appropriate committees of ,congress4 #dag4 ,protection of pets on airplanes 7a7 ,prohibition ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgci4 ,pets on airplanes 7a7 ,prohibition ,it shall be unlawful for any person to place a live animal in an overhead storage compartment of an aircraft operated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,civil penalty ,the ,administrator may impose a civil penalty under section #dfcja for each violation of this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgci4 ,pets on airplanes4 4 #dah4 ,advisory committee on air ambulance and patient billing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall establish an advisory committee for the purpose of reviewing options to improve the disclosure of charges and fees for air medical services1 better inform consumers of insurance options for such services1 and protect consumers from balance billing4 7b7 ,composition of the advisory committee ,the advisory committee shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 or the ,secretary's designee4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 or the ,secretary's designee4 7#c7 ,one representative1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 of each of the following3 7,a7 ,each relevant ,federal agency1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7,b7 ,state insurance regulators 7,c7 ,health insurance providers4 7,d7 ,patient advocacy groups4 7,e7 ,consumer advocacy groups4 7,f7 ,physician specializing in emergency1 trauma1 cardiac1 or stroke4 7#d7 ,three representatives1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 to represent the various segments of the air ambulance industry4 7#e7 ,additional three representatives not covered under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 as determined necessary and appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,consultation ,the advisory committee shall1 as appropriate1 consult with relevant experts and stakeholders not captured in 7b7 while conducting its review4 7d7 ,recommendations ,the advisory committee shall make recommendations with respect to disclosure of charges and fees for air ambulance services and insurance coverage1 consumer protection and enforcement authorities of both the ,department of ,transportation and ,state authorities1 and the prevention of balance billing to consumers4 ,the recommendations shall address1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the costs1 benefits1 practicability1 and impact on all stakeholders of clearly distinguishing between charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services in bills and invoices1 including the costs1 benefits1 and practicability of-- 7,a7 developing cost-allocation methodologies to separate charges for air transportation services from charges for non-air transportation services2 and 7,b7 formats for bills and invoices that clearly distinguish between charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services2 7#b7 options1 best practices1 and identified standards to prevent instances of balance billing such as improving network and contract negotiation1 dispute resolution between health insurance and air medical service providers1 and explanation of insurance coverage and subscription programs to consumers2 7#c7 steps that can be taken by ,state legislatures1 ,state insurance regulators1 ,state attorneys general1 and other ,state officials as appropriate1 consistent with current legal authorities regarding consumer protection2 7#d7 recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general study1 ,,gao-#ag-fcg1 including what additional data from air ambulance providers and other sources should be collected by the ,department of ,transportation to improve its understanding of the air ambulance market and oversight of the air ambulance industry for the purposes of pursuing action related to unfair or deceptive practices or unfair methods of competition1 which may include-- 7,a7 cost data2 7,b7 standard charges and payments received per transport2 7,c7 whether the provider is part of a hospital-sponsored program1 municipality-sponsored program1 hospital-independent partnership 7hybrid7 program1 or independent program2 7,d7 number of transports per base and helicopter2 7,e7 market shares of air ambulance providers inclusive of any parent or holding companies2 7,f7 any data indicating the extent of competition among air ambulance providers on the basis of price and service2 7,g7 prices assessed to consumers and insurers for air transportation and any non-transportation services provided by air ambulance providers2 and 7,h7 financial performance of air ambulance providers2 7#e7 definitions of all applicable terms that are not defined in statute or regulations2 and 7#f7 other matters as determined necessary or appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the first meeting of the advisory committee1 the advisory committee shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the recommendations made under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,rulemaking ,upon receipt of the report under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consider the recommendations of the advisory committee and issue regulations or other guidance as deemed necessary-- 7#a7 to require air ambulance providers to regularly report data to the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 to increase transparency related to ,department of ,transportation actions related to consumer complaints2 and 7#c7 to provide other consumer protections for customers of air ambulance providers4 7g7 ,elimination of ,advisory ,council on ,transportation ,statistics ,the ,advisory ,council on ,transportation ,statistics shall terminate on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #dai4 ,air ambulance complaints to the ,department of ,transportation 7a7 ,consumer complaints ,section #dbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting 7including transportation by air ambulance 7as defined by the ,secretary of ,transportation77 after air transportation2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,air ambulance providers ,each air ambulance provider shall include the hotline telephone number1 link to the ,internet website established under subsection 7a71 and contact information for the ,aviation ,consumer ,advocate established under section #dbe on-- 7#a7 any invoice1 bill1 or other communication provided to a passenger or customer of the provider2 and 7#b7 its ,internet ,web site1 and any related mobile device application4 4 7b7 ,unfair and deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition ,section #dagab7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting air ambulance consumer 7as defined by the ,secretary of ,transportation71 after foreign air carrier1 in the first place it appears4 #dbj4 ,report to ,congress on air ambulance oversight 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #ahj days after submission of the report required under section #dah1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on air ambulance oversight4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the ,secretary will conduct oversight of air ambulance providers1 including the information sources the ,secretary will use to conduct such oversight2 and 7#b7 a timeline for the issuance of any guidance concerning unfair and deceptive practices among air ambulance providers1 including guidance for ,states and political subdivisions of ,states to refer such matters to the ,secretary4 #dba4 ,refunds for other fees that are not honored by a covered air carrier ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall promulgate regulations that require each covered air carrier to promptly provide a refund to a passenger of any ancillary fees paid for services related to air travel that the passenger does not receive1 including on the passenger's scheduled flight1 on a subsequent replacement itinerary if there has been a rescheduling1 or for a flight not taken by the passenger4 #dbb4 ,advance boarding during pregnancy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall review air carrier policies regarding traveling during pregnancy and1 if appropriate1 may revise regulations1 as the ,secretary considers necessary1 to require an air carrier to offer advance boarding of an aircraft to a pregnant passenger who requests such assistance4 #dbc4 ,consumer complaint process improvement 7a7 ,in general ,section #dbcjb7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,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 and inserting ,each air carrier and foreign air carrier2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking air carrier and inserting carrier2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking air carrier and inserting carrier4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall promulgate regulations to implement the requirements of section #dbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act4 #dbd4 ,aviation consumer advocate 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall review aviation consumer complaints received that allege a violation of law and1 as appropriate1 pursue enforcement or corrective actions that would be in the public interest4 7b7 ,considerations ,in considering which cases to pursue for enforcement or corrective action under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the ,air ,carrier ,access ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-dce2 #ajj ,stat4 #ajhj72 7#b7 unfair and deceptive practices by air carriers 7including air ambulance operators71 foreign air carriers1 and ticket agents2 7#c7 the terms and conditions agreed to between passengers and air carriers 7including air ambulance operators71 foreign air carriers1 or ticket agents2 7#d7 aviation consumer protection and tarmac delay contingency planning requirements for both airports and airlines2 7#e7 protection of air ambulance consumers2 and 7#f7 any other applicable law4 7c7 ,aviation consumer advocate 7#a7 ,in general ,within the ,aviation ,consumer ,protection ,division of the ,department of ,transportation1 there shall be an ,aviation ,consumer ,advocate4 7#b7 ,functions ,the ,aviation ,consumer ,advocate shall-- 7,a7 assist consumers in resolving carrier service complaints filed with the ,aviation ,consumer ,protection ,division2 7,b7 review the resolution by the ,department of ,transportation of carrier service complaints2 7,c7 identify and recommend actions the ,department can take to improve the enforcement of aviation consumer protection rules1 protection of air ambulance consumers1 and resolution of carrier service complaints2 and 7,d7 identify and recommend regulations and policies that can be amended to more effectively resolve carrier service complaints4 7d7 ,annual reports ,the ,secretary1 through the ,aviation ,consumer ,advocate1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report summarizing the following3 7#a7 ,the total number of annual complaints received by the ,department1 including the number of complaints by the name of each air carrier and foreign air carrier4 7#b7 ,the total number of annual complaints by category of complaint4 7#c7 ,the number of complaints referred in the preceding year for enforcement or corrective action by the ,department4 7#d7 ,any recommendations under paragraphs 7#b77;,c7 and 7#b77;,d7 of subsection 7c74 7#e7 ,such other data as the ,aviation ,consumer ,advocate considers appropriate4 7e7 ,sunset on reporting requirement ,the reporting requirement of subsection 7d7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #dbe4 ,,tickets ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,transparency ,improvements and ,compensation to ,keep ,every ,ticketholder ,safe ,act of #bjah or the ,,tickets ,act4 7b7 ,boarded passengers ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 a covered air carrier may not deny a revenue passenger traveling on a confirmed reservation permission to board1 or involuntarily remove that passenger from the aircraft1 once a revenue passenger has-- 7#a7 checked in for the flight prior to the check-in deadline2 and 7#b7 had their ticket or boarding pass collected or electronically scanned and accepted by the gate agent4 7c7 ,limitations ,the prohibition pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall not apply when-- 7#a7 there is a safety1 security1 or health risk with respect to that revenue passenger or there is a safety or security issue requiring removal of a revenue passenger2 or 7#b7 the revenue passenger is engaging in behavior that is obscene1 disruptive1 or otherwise unlawful4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit or otherwise affect the responsibility or authority of a pilot in command of an aircraft under section #aba4ecc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or limit any penalty under section #dfejd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,involuntary 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 7f7 ,,gao report on oversales 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review airline policies and practices related to oversales of flights4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall examine-- 7,a7 the impact on passengers as a result of an oversale1 including increasing or decreasing the costs of passenger air transportation2 7,b7 economic and operational factors which result in oversales2 7,c7 whether1 and if so how1 the incidence of oversales varies depending on markets2 7,d7 potential consequences on the limiting of oversales2 and 7,e7 best practices on how oversale policies can be communicated to passengers at airline check-in desks and airport gates4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review under paragraph 7#b74 7g7 ,gate notice of policies ,the ,secretary may provide guidance on how these policies should be communicated at covered air carrier check-in desks and airport gates4 #dbf4 ,report on availability of lavatories on commercial aircraft ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report assessing-- 7#a7 the availability of functional lavatories on commercial aircraft 7#b7 the extent to which flights take off without functional lavatories2 7#c7 the ability of passengers with disabilities to access lavatories on commercial aircraft2 7#d7 the extent of complaints to the ,department of ,transportation and air carriers related to lavatories and efforts they have taken to address complaints2 and 7#e7 the extent to which air carriers are reducing the size and number of lavatories to add more seats and whether this creates passenger lavatory access issues4 #dbg4 ,consumer protection requirements relating to large ticket agents 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj 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 extent feasible1 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 to the extent feasible1 establishing standards consistent with all customer service and disclosure requirements applicable to covered air carriers under this title and associated regulations4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions 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 7e7 ,enforcement ,no large ticket agent may be found in noncompliance of any standard or requirement adopted in the final rule required by this section if-- 7#a7 the large ticket agent is unable to meet the new standard or requirement due to the lack of information or data from the covered air carrier and the information is required for the large ticket agent to comply with such standard or requirement2 or 7#b7 the sale of air transportation is made by a large ticket agent pursuant to a specific corporate or government fare management contract4 #dbh4 ,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 #dbi4 ,passenger rights 7a7 ,guidelines ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require each covered air carrier to submit a summarized #a-page document that 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 diversions4 7#c7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight cancellations4 7#d7 ,compensation for mishandled baggage1 including delayed1 damaged1 pilfered1 or lost baggage4 7#e7 ,voluntary relinquishment of a ticketed seat due to overbooking or priority of other passengers4 7#f7 ,involuntary denial of boarding and forced removal for whatever reason1 including for safety and security reasons4 7b7 ,filing of summarized guidelines ,not later than #ij days after each air carrier submits its guidelines to the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 the air carrier shall make available such #a-page document in a prominent location on its website4 ,b ,aviation ,consumers with ,disabilities #dca4 ,aviation consumers with disabilities study 7a7 ,study ,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 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 the ,comptroller ,general initiates the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the study1 including findings and recommendations4 #dcb4 ,study on in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems 7a7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 aircraft manufacturers1 air carriers1 and disability advocates1 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 ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the study4 #dcc4 ,improving wheelchair assistance for individuals with disabilities ,following the receipt of the report required under section #bajg of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fbb71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop1 if appropriate1 specific recommendations regarding improvements to wheelchair assistance provided by air carriers and recommendations on how training programs by air carriers can address consumer complaints regarding wheelchair assistance4 #dcd4 ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights 7a7 ,airline passengers with disabilities bill of rights ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop a document1 to be known as the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights1 using plain language to describe the basic protections and responsibilities of covered air carriers1 their employees and contractors1 and people with disabilities under the section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,content ,in developing the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include1 at a minimum1 plain language descriptions of protections and responsibilities provided in law related to the following3 7#a7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to be treated with dignity and respect4 7#b7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to receive timely assistance1 if requested1 from properly trained covered air carrier and contractor personnel4 7#c7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to travel with wheelchairs1 mobility aids1 and other assistive devices1 including necessary medications and medical supplies1 including stowage of such wheelchairs1 aids1 and devices4 7#d7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to receive seating accommodations1 if requested1 to accommodate a disability4 7#e7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to receive announcements in an accessible format4 7#f7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to speak with a complaint resolution officer or to file a complaint with a covered air carrier or the ,department of ,transportation4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the development of the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not be construed as expanding or restricting the rights available to passengers with disabilities on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act pursuant to any statute or regulation4 7d7 ,consultations ,in developing the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult with stakeholders1 including disability organizations and covered air carriers and their contractors4 7e7 ,display ,each covered air carrier shall include the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights-- 7#a7 on a publicly available internet website of the covered air carrier2 and 7#b7 in any pre-flight notifications or communications provided to passengers who alert the covered air carrier in advance of the need for accommodations relating to a disability4 7f7 ,training ,covered air carriers and contractors of covered air carriers shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation plans that ensure employees of covered air carriers and their contractors receive training on the protections and responsibilities described in the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights4 ,the ,secretary shall review such plans to ensure the plans address the matters described in subsection 7b74 #dce4 ,sense of ,congress regarding equal access for individuals with disabilities ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the aviation industry and every relevant stakeholder must work to ensure that every individual who experiences a disability has equal access to air travel2 7#b7 as technology and ease of travel continue to advance1 accessibility must be a priority2 and 7#c7 accommodations must-- 7,a7 extend to every airport and service or facility of an air carrier2 and 7,b7 be inclusive of every disability4 #dcf4 ,civil penalties relating to harm to passengers with disabilities ,section #dfcja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,penalties relating to harm to passengers with disabilities 7,a7 ,penalty for bodily harm or damage to wheelchair or other mobility aid ,the amount of a civil penalty assessed under this section for a violation of section #dagje that involves damage to a passenger's wheelchair or other mobility aid or injury to a passenger with a disability may be increased above the otherwise applicable maximum amount under this section for a violation of section #dagje to an amount not to exceed #c times the maximum penalty otherwise allowed4 7,b7 ,each act constitutes separate offense ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 a separate violation of section #dagje occurs for each act of discrimination prohibited by that section4 4 #dcg4 ,harmonization of service animal standards 7a7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a rulemaking proceeding-- 7#a7 to define the term service animal for purposes of air transportation2 and 7#b7 to develop minimum standards for what is required for service and emotional support animals carried in aircraft cabins4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the rulemaking under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 whether to align the definition of service animal with the definition of that term in regulations of the ,department of ,justice implementing the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-ccf72 7#b7 reasonable measures to ensure pets are not claimed as service animals1 such as-- 7,a7 whether to require photo identification for a service animal identifying the type of animal1 the breed of animal1 and the service the animal provides to the passenger2 7,b7 whether to require documentation indicating whether or not a service animal was trained by the owner or an approved training organization2 7,c7 whether to require1 from a licensed physician1 documentation indicating the mitigating task or tasks a service animal provides to its owner2 and 7,d7 whether to allow a passenger to be accompanied by more than #a service animal2 7#c7 reasonable measures to ensure the safety of all passengers1 such as-- 7,a7 whether to require health and vaccination records for a service animal2 and 7,b7 whether to require third-party proof of behavioral training for a service animal2 7#d7 the impact additional requirements on service animals could have on access to air transportation for passengers with disabilities2 and 7#e7 if impacts on access to air transportation for passengers with disabilities are found1 ways to eliminate or mitigate those impacts4 7c7 ,final rule ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule pursuant to the rulemaking conducted under this section4 #dch4 ,review of practices for ticketing1 pre-flight seat assignments1 and stowing of assistive devices for passengers with disabilities 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the first meeting of the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities established in section #dci 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall direct the ,advisory ,committee to review current regulations with respect to practices for ticketing1 pre-flight seat assignments1 and stowing of assistive devices for passengers with disabilities4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,in carrying out the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,advisory ,committee shall1 at a minimum1 provide recommendations on whether current regulations should be modified or prescribed to-- 7,a7 provide accommodations for passengers with disabilities1 if requested1 in ticketing and pre-flight assignments2 7,b7 require covered air carriers to provide priority access to bulkhead seating to passengers with disabilities who need access to features of those seats due to disabilities regardless of class of service of ticket purchased2 and 7,c7 ensure passengers with disabilities are able to stow assistive devices without cost4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date of their first meeting1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review conducted under subsection 7a77#a71 including the recommendations developed under subsection 7a77#b74 #dci4 ,advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an advisory committee on issues related to the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7#a7 identify and assess 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 in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 recommend consumer protection improvements 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 activities as the ,secretary considers necessary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of at least #a representative of each of the following groups3 7,a7 ,passengers with disabilities4 7,b7 ,national disability organizations4 7,c7 ,air carriers4 7,d7 ,airport operators4 7,e7 ,contractor service providers4 7,f7 ,aircraft manufacturers4 7,g7 ,wheelchair manufacturers4 7,h7 ,national veterans organizations representing disabled veterans4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall appoint each member of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#c7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the ,advisory ,committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7d7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall designate1 from among the members appointed under subsection 7c71 an individual to serve as chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,travel expenses ,members of the ,advisory ,committee shall serve without pay1 but shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ad months after the date of establishment of the ,advisory ,committee1 and annually thereafter1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation a report on the needs of passengers with disabilities in air travel1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of existing disability-related access barriers1 and any emerging disability-related access barriers that will likely be an issue in the next #e calendar years2 7,b7 an evaluation of the extent to which the ,department of ,transportation's programs and activities are eliminating disability-related access barriers2 7,c7 a description of the ,advisory ,committee's actions2 7,d7 a description of improvements related to the air travel experience of passengers with disabilities2 and 7,e7 any recommendations for legislation1 administrative action1 or other action that the ,advisory ,committee considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date the ,secretary receives the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a copy of the report1 including any additional findings or recommendations that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,advisory ,committee established under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7h7 ,termination of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system ,senior ,policy ,committee ,the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system ,senior ,policy ,committee established by the ,secretary of ,transportation shall terminate on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 #ddj4 ,regulations ensuring assistance for passengers with disabilities in air transportation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 review1 and if necessary revise1 applicable regulations to ensure that passengers with disabilities who request assistance while traveling in air transportation receive dignified1 timely1 and effective assistance at airports and on aircraft from trained personnel2 and 7#b7 review1 and if necessary revise1 applicable regulations related to covered air carrier training programs for air carrier personnel1 including contractors1 who provide physical assistance to passengers with disabilities to ensure that training under such programs-- 7,a7 occurs on an annual schedule for all new and continuing personnel charged with providing physical assistance2 and 7,b7 includes1 as appropriate1 instruction by personnel1 with hands-on training for employees who physically lift or otherwise physically assist passengers with disabilities1 including the use of relevant equipment4 7b7 ,types of assistance ,the assistance referred to subsection 7a77#a7 may include requests for assistance in boarding or deplaning an aircraft1 requests for assistance in connecting between flights1 and other similar or related requests1 as appropriate4 #dda4 ,transparency for disabled passengers ,the compliance date of the final rule1 dated ,november #b1 #bjaf1 on the reporting of data for mishandled baggage and wheelchairs in aircraft cargo compartments 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #gfcjj7 shall be effective not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,small ,community ,air ,service #dea4 ,essential air service authorization 7a7 ,in general ,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 #aee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah1 #aeh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 #afa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 #afe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 #afh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb1 and #agb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7b7 ,seasonal service ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may consider the flexibility of current operational dates and airport accessibility to meet local community needs when issuing requests for proposal of essential air service at seasonal airports4 #deb4 ,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 ,required analysis on communities ,in carrying out subsection 7a77#b77;,e7 the ,comptroller ,general shall include1 for each option for further reform1 an analysis of the impact on local economies of communities with airports receiving ,essential ,air ,service funding1 access to air travel for residents of rural communities and the impact to local businesses in such communities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #dec4 ,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 #ded4 ,inspector general review of service and oversight of unsubsidized carriers 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 conduct and complete a review of orders issued by the ,department of ,transportation from #bjje through the date of enactment of this ,act to determine whether the carriers providing unsubsidized service provided basic essential air service1 and whether the ,department conducted sufficient oversight of carriers providing unsubsidized service to ensure air service quality and community satisfaction4 7b7 ,contents ,the review shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a review of the ,department's efforts to communicate to the community served by the unsubsidized carrier on any material air service changes2 and 7#b7 a review of the ,department's efforts to closely monitor the quality of air service provided by the unsubsidized carrier and request proposals for basic essential air service if necessary4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of completion of the review1 the inspector general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review4 #dee4 ,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 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,overall limit 7,a7 ,in general ,no more than #dj communities or consortia of communities1 or a combination thereof1 may be selected to participate in the program in each year for which funds are appropriated for the program4 7,b7 ,same projects ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 no community1 consortia of communities1 or combination thereof may participate in the program in support of the same project more than once in a #aj-year period1 but any community1 consortia of communities1 or combination thereof may apply1 subsequent to such participation1 to participate in the program in support of a different project at any time4 7,c7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may waive the limitation under subparagraph 7,b7 related to projects that are the same if the ,secretary determines that the community or consortium spent little or no money on its previous project or encountered industry or environmental challenges1 due to circumstances that were reasonably beyond the control of the community or consortium4 2 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 ,authority to make agreements ,section #dagdc7;e77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary may amend the scope of a grant agreement at the request of the community or consortium and any participating air carrier1 and may limit the scope of a grant agreement to only the elements using grant assistance or to only the elements achieved1 if the ,secretary determines that the amendment is reasonably consistent with the original purpose of the project4 7c7 ,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 section4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 4 #def4 ,waivers ,section #dagcb is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,waivers ,notwithstanding section #dagcc7;e71 upon request by an eligible place1 the ,secretary may waive1 in whole or in part1 subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section or subsections 7a7 through 7c7 of section #dagcd4 ,a waiver issued under this subsection shall remain in effect for a limited period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #deg4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #deh4 ,reduction in subsidy-per-passenger ,section #dbf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #ih7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,reduction in subsidy-per-passenger 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall waive application of the subsidy-per-passenger cap described under subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary finds that the community's subsidy-per-passenger for a fiscal year is lower than the subsidy-per-passenger for any of the #c previous fiscal years4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary shall waive application of the subsidy-per-passenger cap if the subsidy-per-passenger for a fiscal year is less than #aj percent higher than the highest subsidy-per-passenger from any of the #c previous fiscal years4 ,the ,secretary may only waive application of the subsidy-per-passenger cap under this paragraph once per community4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the ,secretary's ability under subsection 7c7 to waive application of the subsidy-per-passenger cap4 4 ,v ,miscellaneous #eja4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,,faa4 7#c7 ,,ads-,b ,the term ,,ads-,b means automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast4 7#d7 ,,ads-,b ,out ,the term ,,ads-,b ,out means automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast with the ability to transmit information from the aircraft to ground stations and to other equipped aircraft4 7#e7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#f7 ,next,gen ,the term ,next,gen means the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system4 #ejb4 ,report on air traffic control modernization 7a7 ,,faa report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the multiyear effort of the ,administration to modernize the air transportation system 7in this section referred to as the modernization effort71 including-- 7#a7 the number of years that the modernization effort has been underway as of the date of the report2 7#b7 the total amount of money expended on the modernization effort as of the date of the report 7including a description of how that amount was calculated72 7#c7 the net present value of the benefits reported from aircraft operators resulting from the money expended on the modernization effort as of the date of the report2 7#d7 a definition for ,next,gen1 including a description of any changes to that definition that occurred between #bjjc and the date of the report2 7#e7 the net present value of the money expended on ,next,gen as of the date of the report if such money had been deposited into a ,government trust fund instead of being expended on ,next,gen2 7#f7 a description of the benefits promised and benefits delivered with respect to ,next,gen as of the date of the report2 7#g7 any changes to the benefits promised with respect to ,next,gen between the date on which ,next,gen began and the date of the report2 7#h7 a description of each program or project that comprises ,next,gen1 including-- 7,a7 when the program or project was initiated2 7,b7 the total budget for the program or project2 7,c7 the initial budget for the program or project2 7,d7 the acquisition program baseline for the program or project2 7,e7 whether the program or project has ever breached the acquisition program baseline and1 if so1 a description of when1 why1 and how the breach was resolved2 7,f7 whether the program or project has been re-baselined or divided into smaller segments and1 if so1 a description of when1 why1 and the impact to the cost of the program or project2 7,g7 the initial schedule for the program or project2 7,h7 whether the program or project was delayed and1 if so1 a description of how long1 why1 and the impact to the cost of the program or project2 7,i7 whether the ,administration changed any contract term or deliverable for the program or project and1 if so1 a description of the change1 why it happened1 and the impact to the cost of the program or project2 7,j7 benefits promised with respect to the program or project at initiation2 7,k7 benefits delivered with respect to the program or project as of the date of the report2 7,l7 whether the program or project was cancelled and1 if so1 a description of why and when2 7,m7 for cancelled programs or projects1 whether there were any costs associated with the decision to cancel and1 if so1 a description of the amount of the costs 7including for both the ,administration and the private sector72 7,n7 the metrics1 milestones1 and deadlines set for the program or project and how the ,administration tracked and ensured compliance with those metrics1 milestones1 and deadlines2 7,o7 how the ,administration conducted oversight of the program or project and any related stakeholder collaboration efforts2 7,p7 the status of the program or project as of the date of the report2 and 7,q7 an assessment of the key risks to the full implementation of the program and a description of how the ,administration is mitigating1 or plans to mitigate1 those risks2 7#i7 the date upon which1 or milestone by which1 the ,administration anticipates ,next,gen will be complete2 and 7#aj7 any lessons learned during the ,next,gen effort1 and whether1 how1 and to what effect those lessons have been applied4 7b7 ,inspector general report ,not later than #bgj days after the date on which the report required under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall review the report and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a statement of the inspector general that-- 7#a7 determines the accuracy of the information reported2 7#b7 describes any concerns with the accuracy of the information reported2 7#c7 summarizes concerns raised by the inspector general1 the ,government ,accountability ,office1 and other sources with respect to the ,administration's implementation and oversight of ,next,gen since the date on which ,next,gen began2 7#d7 describes-- 7,a7 any pertinent recommendations made by the inspector general related to the ,administration's implementation and oversight of ,next,gen since the date on which ,next,gen began2 and 7,b7 whether and how the ,administration addressed the recommendations2 and 7#e7 provides any other information that the inspector general determines is appropriate4 #ejc4 ,return on investment report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date that each ,next,gen program has a positive return on investment1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the status of each ,next,gen program1 including the most recent ,next,gen priority list under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each ,next,gen program-- 7#a7 an estimate of the date the program will have a positive return on investment2 7#b7 an explanation for any delay in the delivery of expected benefits from previously published estimates on delivery of such benefits1 in implementing or utilizing the program2 7#c7 an estimate of the completion date2 7#d7 an assessment of the long-term and near-term user benefits of the program for-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 the users of the national airspace system2 and 7#e7 a description of how the program directly contributes to a safer and more efficient air traffic control system4 7c7 ,next,gen priority list ,based on the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop1 in coordination with the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee and considering the need for a balance between long-term and near-term user benefits1 a prioritization of the ,next,gen programs2 7#b7 annually update the priority list under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 prepare budget submissions to reflect the current status of ,next,gen programs and projected returns on investment for each ,next,gen program4 7d7 ,definition of return on investment ,in this section1 the term return on investment means the cost associated with technologies that are required by law or policy as compared to the financial benefits derived from such technologies by a government or a user of airspace4 7e7 ,repeal of ,nextgen priorities ,section #bjb of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 #ejd4 ,air traffic control operational contingency plans 7a7 ,air traffic control operational contingency plans ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review the ,administration's air traffic control operational contingency plans 7,,faa ,order ,,jo #aijj4dg;,e71 and1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 update such plans1 to address potential air traffic facility outages that could have a major impact on the operation of the national airspace system1 including the most recent findings and recommendations in the report under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #fj days after the date the air traffic control operational contingency plans are reviewed under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review1 including any recommendations for ensuring air traffic facility outages do not have a major impact on the operation of the national airspace system4 7c7 ,resiliency recommendations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and periodically thereafter as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 the ,administrator shall convene ,next,gen program officials to evaluate1 expedite1 and complete a report on how planned ,next,gen capabilities can enhance the resiliency and continuity of national airspace system operations and mitigate the impact of future air traffic control disruptions4 #eje4 #bjbj ,,ads-,b ,out mandate plan ,the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee1 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 identify any known and potential barriers to compliance with the #bjbj ,,ads-,b ,out mandate under section #ia4bbe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 develop a plan to address the known barriers identified in paragraph 7#a71 including a schedule for-- 7i7 periodically reevaluating the potential barriers identified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 developing solutions and implementing actions to address the known and potential barriers2 and 7,c7 submit the plan to the appropriate committees of ,congress2 and 7#b7 not later than #ij days after the date the plan is submitted under paragraph 7#a71 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the progress made toward meeting the #bjbj ,,ads-,b ,out mandate4 #ejf4 ,securing aircraft avionics systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall consider1 where appropriate1 revising ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations regarding airworthiness certification-- 7#a7 to address cybersecurity for avionics systems1 including software components2 and 7#b7 to require that aircraft avionics systems used for flight guidance or aircraft control be secured against unauthorized access via passenger in-flight entertainment systems through such means as the ,administrator determines appropriate to protect the avionics systems from unauthorized external and internal access4 7b7 ,consideration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider the recommendations of the ,aircraft ,systems ,information ,security ,protection ,working ,group under section #baaa of the ,,faa ,extension ,safety and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae74 #ejg4 ,human factors 7a7 ,in general ,in order to avoid having to subsequently modify products and services developed as a part of ,next,gen1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 recognize and incorporate1 in early design phases of all relevant ,next,gen programs1 the human factors and procedural and airspace implications of stated goals and associated technical changes2 and 7#b7 ensure that a human factors specialist1 separate from the research and certification groups1 is directly involved with the ,next,gen approval process4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the progress made toward implementing the requirements under subsection 7a74 #ejh4 ,programmatic risk management ,to better inform the ,administration's decisions regarding the prioritization of efforts and allocation of resources for ,next,gen1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 solicit input from specialists in probability and statistics to identify and prioritize the programmatic and implementation risks to ,next,gen2 and 7#b7 develop a method to manage and mitigate the risks identified in paragraph 7#a74 #eji4 ,review of ,,faa strategic cybersecurity plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator 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 review under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 assess the degree to which the framework identifies and addresses known cybersecurity risks associated with the aviation system2 7#b7 review existing short- and long-term objectives for addressing cybersecurity risks to the national airspace system2 and 7#c7 assess the ,administration's level of engagement and coordination with aviation stakeholders and other appropriate agencies1 organizations1 or groups with which the ,administration consults to carry out the framework4 7c7 ,updates ,upon completion of the review under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall modify the framework1 as appropriate1 to address any deficiencies identified by the review4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after initiating the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review1 including a description of any modifications made to the framework4 #eaj4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities 7a7 ,purpose and input ,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 ,military operations exclusion ,section #hjd of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,military operations exclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may not realign or consolidate a combined ,,tracon and tower with radar facility of the ,,faa under this section if1 in #bjae1 the total annual military operations at the facility comprised at least #dj percent of the total annual ,,tracon operations at the facility4 7#b7 ,,tracon defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,,tracon means terminal radar approach control4 4 #eaa4 ,,faa review and reform 7a7 ,agency report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #ah months after the date of enactment of 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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the actions taken by the ,administrator pursuant to subsection 7c71 including any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions4 #eab4 ,air shows ,on an annual basis1 the ,administrator 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 #eac4 ,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 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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 ,definition ,in this section1 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 #ead4 ,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 #eae4 ,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 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 appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #eaf4 ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator 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 ,limitation ,without a written finding of necessity1 based on objective and historical evidence of imminent threat to safety1 the ,administrator shall not promulgate any operation specification1 policy1 or guidance document pursuant to this section that is more restrictive than1 or requires procedures that are not expressly stated in1 the regulations4 7d7 ,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 #eag4 ,public aircraft eligible for logging flight times ,the ,administrator 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 #eah4 ,aircraft ,registry ,office ,the ,administrator shall designate employees at the ,aircraft ,registry ,office in ,oklahoma ,city1 ,oklahoma1 as excepted employees in the event of a shutdown or emergency furlough to ensure that the office remains open for the duration of the lapse in ,federal ,government appropriations to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #eai4 ,,faa data transparency ,section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,data transparency 7#a7 ,air traffic services initial data report 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,organization shall1 based upon the most recently available full fiscal year data1 complete the following calculations for each segment of air traffic services users3 7i7 ,the total costs allocable to the use of air traffic services for that segment during such fiscal year4 7ii7 ,the total revenues received from that segment during such fiscal year4 7,b7 ,validation of model 7i7 ,review and determination ,not later than #c months after completion of the initial report required under subparagraph 7,a71 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall review and determine the validity of the model used by the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer to complete the calculations required under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,validation process ,in the event that the inspector general determines that the model used by the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer to complete the calculations required by subparagraph 7,a7 is not valid-- 7,i7 the inspector general shall provide the ,administrator and ,chief ,operating ,officer recommendations on how to revise the model2 7,,ii7 the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall complete the calculations required by subparagraph 7,a7 utilizing the revised model and resubmit the revised initial report required under subparagraph 7,a7 to the inspector general2 and 7,,iii7 not later than #c months after completion of the revised initial report required under subparagraph 7,a71 the inspector general shall review and determine the validity of the revised model used by the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer to complete the calculations required by subparagraph 7,a74 7iii7 ,access to data ,the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall provide the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation with unfettered access to all data produced by the cost accounting system operated and maintained pursuant to subsection 7e74 7,c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after completion of the review and receiving a determination that the model used is valid under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate a report describing the results of the calculations completed under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,publication ,not later than #fj days after submission of the report required under subparagraph 7,c71 the ,administrator and ,chief ,operating ,officer shall publish the initial report1 including any revision thereto if required as a result of the validation process for the model4 7#b7 ,air traffic services biennial data reporting 7,a7 ,biennial data reporting ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjai1 and biennially thereafter for #h years1 the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall1 using the validated model1 complete the following calculations for each segment of air traffic services users for the most recent full fiscal year3 7i7 ,the total costs allocable to the use of the air traffic services for that segment4 7ii7 ,the total revenues received from that segment4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after completing the calculations under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall complete and submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate a report containing the results of such calculations4 7,c7 ,publication ,not later than #fj days after completing the calculations pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall publish the results of such calculations4 7#c7 ,segments of air traffic services users 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this subsection1 each of the following shall constitute a separate segment of air traffic services users3 7i7 ,passenger air carriers conducting operations under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7ii7 ,all-cargo air carriers conducting operations under part #aba of such title4 7iii7 ,operators covered by part #abe of such title4 7iv7 ,air carriers and operators of piston-engine aircraft operating under part #ace of such title4 7v7 ,air carriers and operators of turbine-engine aircraft operating under part #ace of such title4 7vi7 ,foreign air carriers providing passenger air transportation4 7vii7 ,foreign air carriers providing all-cargo air transportation4 7viii7 ,operators of turbine-engine aircraft operating under part #ia of such title1 excluding those operating under subpart 7,k7 of such part4 7ix7 ,operators of piston-engine aircraft operating under part #ia of such title1 excluding those operating under subpart 7,k7 of such part4 7x7 ,operators covered by subpart 7,k7 of part #ia of such title4 7xi7 ,operators covered by part #acc of such title4 7xii7 ,operators covered by part #acf of such title4 7xiii7 ,operators covered by part #acg of such title4 7xiv7 ,operators of public aircraft that qualify under section #djabe4 7xv7 ,operators of aircraft that neither take off from1 nor land in1 the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,additional segments ,the ,secretary may identify and include additional segments of air traffic users under subparagraph 7,a7 as revenue and air traffic services cost data become available for that additional segment of air traffic services users4 7#d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ,air traffic services ,the term air traffic services means services-- 7i7 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 7ii7 provided directly1 or contracted for1 by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7,b7 ,air traffic services user ,the term air traffic services user means any individual or entity using air traffic services provided directly1 or contracted for1 by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration within ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states4 4 #ebj4 ,intra-agency coordination ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall implement a policy that-- 7#a7 designates the ,associate ,administrator for ,commercial ,space ,transportation as the primary liaison between the commercial space transportation industry and the ,administration2 7#b7 recognizes the necessity of1 and set forth processes for1 launch license and permit holder coordination with the ,air ,traffic ,organization on matters including-- 7,a7 the use of air navigation facilities2 7,b7 airspace safety2 and 7,c7 planning of commercial space launch and launch support activities2 7#c7 designates a single point of contact within the ,air ,traffic ,organization who is responsible for-- 7,a7 maintaining letters of agreement between a launch license or permit holder and a ,federal ,aviation ,administration facility2 7,b7 making such letters of agreement available to the ,associate ,administrator for ,commercial ,space ,transportation2 7,c7 ensuring that a facility that has entered into such a letter of agreement is aware of and fulfills its responsibilities under the letter2 and 7,d7 liaising between the ,air ,traffic ,organization and the ,associate ,administrator for ,commercial ,space ,transportation on any matter relating to such a letter of agreement2 and 7#d7 requires the ,associate ,administrator for ,commercial ,space ,transportation to facilitate1 upon the request of a launch license or permit holder-- 7,a7 coordination between a launch license and permit holder and the ,air ,traffic ,organization2 and 7,b7 the negotiation of letters of agreement between a launch license or permit holder and a ,federal ,aviation ,administration facility or the ,air ,traffic ,organization4 #eba4 ,administrative ,services ,franchise ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate an audit of the ,administrative ,services ,franchise ,fund of the ,,faa 7in this section referred to as the ,franchise ,fund74 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the audit pursuant to subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall-- 7#a7 review the history1 intended purpose1 and objectives of the ,franchise ,fund2 7#b7 describe and assess each program1 service1 or activity that uses the ,franchise ,fund1 including-- 7,a7 the agencies or government bodies that use each program1 service1 or activity2 7,b7 the number of employees1 including full-time equivalents and contractors1 associated with each program1 service1 or activity2 7,c7 the costs associated with the employees described in subparagraph 7,b7 and the extent to which such costs are covered by ,federal appropriations or ,franchise ,fund revenue2 7,d7 the revenue1 expenses1 and profits or losses associated with each program1 service1 or activity2 7,e7 overhead rates associated with each program1 service1 or activity2 and 7,f7 a breakdown of the revenue collected from services provided to the ,,faa1 ,department of ,transportation1 other ,federal entities1 and non-,federal entities2 7#c7 assess the ,,faa's governance and oversight of the ,franchise ,fund and the programs1 service1 and activities that use the ,franchise ,fund1 including the use of internal and publicly available performance metrics2 7#d7 evaluate the current and historical unobligated and unexpended balances of the ,franchise ,fund2 and 7#e7 assess the degree to which ,,faa policies and controls associated with the ,franchise ,fund conform with generally accepted accounting principles1 ,federal policies1 best practices1 or other guidance relating to revolving funds4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of initiation of the audit described in subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the audit1 including findings and recommendations4 #ebb4 ,automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast 7a7 ,repeal ,subsection 7b7 of section #baa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is repealed4 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,administrator shall ensure that any regulation issued pursuant to such subsection has no force or effect4 #ebc4 ,contract weather observers ,section #bcjf7;b7 of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fda7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #ebd4 ,regions and centers 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddejg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,regions and centers2 7#b7 by striking ,the ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute and inserting the following3 7a7 ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute ,the ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall define the roles and responsibilities of the ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center in a manner that is consistent with the defined roles and responsibilities of the ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dde of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ddejg and inserting the following3 #ddejg4 ,regions and centers4 4 #ebe4 ,geosynthetic materials ,the ,administrator1 to the extent practicable1 shall encourage the use of durable1 resilient1 and sustainable materials and practices1 including the use of geosynthetic materials and other innovative technologies1 in carrying out the activities of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #ebf4 ,national ,airmail ,museum 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 in #aicj1 commercial airmail carriers began operations at ,smith ,field in ,fort ,wayne1 ,indiana2 7#b7 the ,united ,states lacks a national museum dedicated to airmail2 and 7#c7 the airmail hangar at ,smith ,field in ,fort ,wayne1 ,indiana-- 7,a7 will educate the public on the role of airmail in aviation history2 and 7,b7 honor the role of the hangar in the history of the ,nation's airmail service4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the airmail museum located at the ,smith ,field in ,fort ,wayne1 ,indiana1 is designated as the ,national ,airmail ,museum4 7#b7 ,effect of designation ,the national museum designated by this section is not a unit of the ,national ,park ,system and the designation of the ,national ,airmail ,museum shall not require or permit ,federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to that national memorial4 #ebg4 ,status of agreement between ,,faa and ,little ,rock ,port ,authority 7a7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the agreement between the ,,faa and the ,little ,rock ,port ,authority to relocate the ,little ,rock ,very ,high ,frequency ,omnidirectional ,range with ,collocated ,tactical ,air ,control and ,navigation 7,,lit ,,vortac74 7b7 ,briefing contents ,the briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the status of the efforts by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to relocate the ,,lit ,,vortac4 7#b7 ,the long-term and short-term budget projections for the relocation project4 7#c7 ,a description of and timeline for each phase of the relocation project4 7#d7 ,a description of and explanation for the required location radius4 7#e7 ,a description of work completed by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration as of the date of the briefing4 #ebh4 ,briefing on aircraft diversions from ,los ,angeles ,international ,airport to ,hawthorne ,municipal ,airport ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide a briefing to appropriate committees of ,congress on diversions of aircraft from ,los ,angeles ,international ,airport to ,hawthorne ,municipal ,airport1 also known as ,jack ,northrop ,field1 in the ,city of ,hawthorne1 ,california4 ,this briefing shall cover at least the previous one-year period and include the total number of aircraft diversions1 the average number of diversions per day1 the types of aircraft diverted1 and the reasons for the diversions4 #ebi4 ,,tfr report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act 7except as described in subsection 7d771 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the study described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,recommendations ,the ,administrator shall make recommendations based on-- 7#a7 an analysis of-- 7,a7 the economic effects of temporary flight restrictions1 particularly temporary flight restrictions issued pursuant to section #ia4ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 on airports or aviation-related businesses located or based in an area covered by the temporary flight restriction2 and 7,b7 potential options and recommendations for mitigating identified negative economic effects on airports or aviation-related businesses located or based in an area frequently covered by a temporary flight restriction2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the potential for using security procedures similar to those described in the ,maryland ,three ,program 7allowing properly vetted private pilots to fly to1 from1 or between the three general aviation airports closest to the ,national ,capital ,region7 during temporary flight restrictions in the following airports3 7,a7 ,solberg ,airport4 7,b7 ,somerset ,airport4 7,c7 ,palm ,beach ,county ,park ,airport 7also known as ,lantana ,airport74 7c7 ,collaboration ,in making the recommendations described in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall consult with-- 7#a7 industry stakeholders2 and 7#b7 the head of any other agency that1 in the ,administrator's determination1 is a stakeholder agency4 7d7 ,special deadline ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the portion of the study described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 #ecj4 ,air traffic services at aviation events 7a7 ,requirement to provide services and related support ,the ,administrator shall provide air traffic services and aviation safety support for large1 multiday aviation events1 including airshows and fly-ins1 where the average daily number of manned operations were #a1jjj or greater in at least one of the preceding two years1 without the imposition or collection of any fee1 tax1 or other charge for that purpose4 ,amounts for the provision of such services and support shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise available for the ,administration4 7b7 ,determination of services and support to be provided ,in determining the services and support to be provided for an aviation event for purposes of subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall take into account the following3 7#a7 ,the services and support required to meet levels of activity at prior events1 if any1 similar to the event4 7#b7 ,the anticipated need for services and support at the event4 #eca4 ,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 to the extent consistent with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's status as an excepted service agency1 before #ccjh-ccbj2 and 7#b7 by inserting #cccj;a1 #cccj;b1 #cccj;c1 and #cccj;d1 before relating4 #ecb4 ,clarification of requirements for living history flights 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other law or regulation1 in administering sections #fa4aac7;c71 #ia4i1 #ia4cae1 #ia4cai7;a77#a71 #ia4cai7;a77#b71 #aai4e7;g71 and #aai4ba7;a7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations71 the ,administrator shall allow an aircraft owner or operator to accept monetary or in-kind donations for a flight operated by a living history flight experience provider1 if the aircraft owner or operator has-- 7#a7 volunteered to provide such transportation2 and 7#b7 notified any individual that will be on the flight1 at the time of inquiry about the flight1 that the flight operation is for charitable purposes and is not subject to the same requirements as a commercial flight4 7b7 ,conditions ,to ensure public safety ,the ,administrator1 consistent with current standards of the ,administration for such operations1 shall impose minimum standards with respect to training and flight hours for operations conducted by an owner or operator of an aircraft providing living history flight experience operations1 including mandating that the pilot in command of such aircraft hold a commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating and be current and qualified with respect to all ratings or authorizations applicable to the specific aircraft being flown to ensure the safety of flight operations described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,living history flight experience provider defined ,in this section1 the term living history flight experience provider means an aircraft owner1 aircraft operator1 or organization that provides1 arranges1 or otherwise fosters living history flight experiences for the purpose of fulfilling its mission4 #ecc4 ,review and reform of ,,faa performance management system 7a7 ,establishment of advisory panel ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an advisory panel comprising no more than #g independent1 nongovernmental experts in budget1 finance1 or personnel management to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the ,,faa's personnel management system and performance management program for employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements4 7b7 ,review1 evaluation1 and recommendations ,the advisory panel shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 review all appropriate ,,faa orders1 policies1 procedures1 guidance1 and the ,human ,resources ,policy ,manual2 7#b7 review any applicable reports regarding ,,faa's personnel management system1 including reports of the ,department of ,transportation ,office of ,inspector ,general1 ,government ,accountability ,office1 and ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration1 and determine the status of recommendations made in those reports2 7#c7 review the personnel management system of any other agency or governmental entity with a similar system to the ,,faa for best practices with regard to personnel management2 7#d7 assess the unique personnel authorities granted to the ,,faa1 determine whether the ,,faa has taken full advantage of those authorities1 and identify those authorities the ,,faa has not fully taken advantage of2 7#e7 review and determine the overall effectiveness of the ,,faa's compensation1 bonus pay1 performance metrics1 and evaluation processes for employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements2 7#f7 review whether existing performance metrics and bonus pay practices align with the ,,faa's mission and significantly improve the ,,faa's provision of air traffic services1 implementation of air traffic control modernization initiatives1 and accomplishment of other ,,faa operational objectives2 7#g7 identify the highest1 lowest1 and average complete compensation for each position of employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements2 7#h7 survey interested parties and stakeholders1 including representatives of the aviation industry1 for their views and recommendations regarding improvements to the ,,faa's personnel management system and performance management program2 7#i7 develop recommendations to address the findings of the work done pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 and to address views and recommendations raised by interested parties pursuant to paragraph 7#h72 and 7#aj7 develop recommendations to improve the ,,faa's personnel management system and performance management program1 including the compensation1 bonus pay1 performance metrics1 and evaluation processes1 for employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after initiating the review and evaluation pursuant to subsection 7a71 the advisory panel shall submit a report on the results of the review and evaluation and its recommendations to the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c months after submittal of the report pursuant to subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report summarizing the findings of the advisory panel that-- 7#a7 contains an explanation of how the ,administrator will implement the recommendations of the advisory panel and measure the effectiveness of the recommendations2 and 7#b7 specifies any recommendations that the ,administrator will not implement and the reasons for not implementing such recommendations4 7e7 ,sunset ,the advisory panel shall terminate on the date that is #fj days after the transmittal of the report pursuant to subsection 7d74 #ecd4 ,next,gen delivery study 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate a study of the potential impacts of a significantly delayed1 significantly diminished1 or completely failed delivery of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system modernization initiative by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 including impacts to the air traffic control system and the national airspace system as a whole4 7b7 ,scope of study ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall assess the ,administration's performance related to the ,next,gen modernization initiative1 including-- 7#a7 the potential impacts on the operational efficiency of our aviation system2 7#b7 an analysis of potential economic losses and stranded investments directly related to ,next,gen2 7#c7 an analysis of the potential impacts to our international competitiveness in aviation innovation2 7#d7 an analysis of the main differences that would be seen in our air traffic control system2 7#e7 the potential impacts on the flying public1 including potential impacts to flight times1 fares1 and delays in the air and on the ground2 7#f7 the effects on supply chains reliant on air transportation of cargo2 7#g7 the potential impacts on the long-term benefits promised by ,next,gen2 7#h7 an analysis of the potential impacts on aircraft noise and flight paths2 7#i7 the potential changes in separation standards1 fuel consumption1 flight paths1 block times1 and landing procedures or lack thereof2 7#aj7 the potential impacts on aircraft taxi times and aircraft emissions or lack thereof2 7#aa7 a determination of the total potential costs and logistical challenges of the failure of ,next,gen1 including a comparison of the potential loss of the return on public and private sector investment related to ,next,gen1 as compared to other available investment alternatives1 between ,december #ab1 #bjjc1 and the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#ab7 other matters arising in the course of the study4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of initiation of the study under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study4 #ece4 ,study on allergic reactions ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 study the prevalence of allergic reactions on board flights1 whether airlines universally report reactions to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the frequency of first aid inventory checks to ensure medicine to prevent anaphylactic shock is in an aircraft2 and 7#b7 submit a report to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,energy and ,commerce1 and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #ecf4 ,oxygen mask design study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall conduct a study to review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of commercial aircraft oxygen masks4 ,in conducting the study1 the ,administrator shall determine whether the current design of oxygen masks is adequate1 and whether changes to the design could increase correct passenger usage of the masks4 #ecg4 ,air cargo study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall begin a study of international air cargo services among the ,united ,states and ,central ,american1 ,south ,american1 and ,caribbean ,basin countries1 that-- 7#a7 analyzes the supply of and demand for air cargo transportation services among the ,united ,states and ,central ,american1 ,south ,american1 and ,caribbean ,basin countries2 7#b7 analyzes the supply of and demand for air cargo transportation services between-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states1 ,central ,american1 ,south ,american1 and ,caribbean ,basin countries2 and 7,b7 ,african and ,european countries2 7#c7 identifies the busiest routes in terms of cargo capacity and frequency of air service2 7#d7 identifies any air carrier or foreign air carrier hubs in ,central ,american1 ,south ,american1 and ,caribbean ,basin countries at which a significant amount of air cargo is sorted1 handled1 or consolidated for transportation to or from the ,united ,states2 7#e7 identifies any air carrier or foreign air carrier hubs in the ,united ,states at which a significant amount of air cargo is sorted1 handled1 or consolidated for transportation to or from ,central ,american1 ,south ,american1 and ,caribbean ,basin countries4 7#f7 identifies any significant gaps in the air cargo services or cargo air carrier networks-- 7,a7 among the countries described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 7,b7 between such countries and ,african countries2 and 7,c7 between such countries and ,european countries2 and 7#g7 assesses the possible impact of the establishment of an air carrier hub in ,puerto ,rico at which air cargo is sorted1 handled1 or consolidated for transportation to or from the ,united ,states1 including the impact on-- 7,a7 the employment rate and economy of ,puerto ,rico2 7,b7 domestic and foreign air transportation of cargo2 7,c7 ,united ,states competitiveness in the air transportation of cargo2 7,d7 air cargo operations at other airports in the ,united ,states2 and 7,e7 domestic air carrier employment4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,caribbean ,basin countries has the same meaning given the term ,caribbean ,basin country in section #eja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg74 #ech4 ,sense of ,congress on preventing the transportation of disease-carrying mosquitoes and other insects on commercial aircraft ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,agriculture should1 in coordination and consultation with the ,world ,health ,organization1 develop a framework and guidance for the use of safe1 effective1 and nontoxic means of preventing the transportation of disease-carrying mosquitoes and other insects on commercial aircraft4 #eci4 ,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 and all that follows through 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 ,flight attendant certification ,section #ddgbh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking chapter and inserting title2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking is and inserting be4 7j7 ,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 7k7 ,schedule of fees ,section #decja7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,united ,states government and inserting ,united ,states ,government4 7l7 ,classified evidence ,section #dfaaa7;g77#b77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and inserting 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4774 7m7 ,chapter #dfe ,the analysis for chapter #dfe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the following item3 #dfejc4 ,repealed4 4 7n7 ,allowable cost standards ,section #dgaaj7;b77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking compatability and inserting compatibility2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by striking climactic and inserting climatic4 7o7 ,definition of qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concern ,section #dgaac7;a77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7o77 and inserting 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7p774 7p7 ,special apportionment categories ,section #dgaag7;e77#a77;,b7 is amended by striking at least and inserting ,at least4 7q7 ,solicitation and consideration of comments ,section #dgaga7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #dcga and inserting #dcba4 7r7 ,operations and maintenance ,section #dhajd is amended by striking 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations4--the and inserting ,the4 7s7 ,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 7t7 ,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 #edj4 ,report on illegal charter flights ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an analysis of reports filed during the #aj-year period preceding such date of enactment through the illegal charter hotline of the ,,faa and other sources that includes-- 7#a7 what followup action the ,department of ,transportation or the ,administration takes when a report of illegal charter operations is received2 7#b7 how the ,department of ,transportation or the ,administration decides to allocate resources2 7#c7 challenges the ,department of ,transportation or the ,administration face in identifying illegal operators2 and 7#d7 recommendations for improving the efforts of the ,department of ,transportation or the ,administration to combat illegal charter carrier operations4 #eda4 ,use of ,,nasa's super guppy aircraft for commercial transport ,notwithstanding section #djabe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,aero ,spacelines ,super ,guppy ,turbine ,b-#cgg-,,sgt aircraft1 serial number #jjjd1 may be used to provide the transport1 for compensation or hire1 of oversized space launch vehicle components or oversized spacecraft components while continuing to qualify as a public aircraft operation pursuant to section #djajb7;a77#da77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 if-- 7#a7 the aircraft is owned and operated by the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#b7 commercial operation is limited to operations conducted wholly in ,united ,states airspace2 and 7#c7 no commercially available domestic air transport alternative exists4 #edb4 ,prohibited airspace assessment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall conduct an assessment on the security of ,united ,states prohibited airspace designated by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 with a focus on permanent prohibited airspace 7in this section referred to as ,united ,states prohibited airspace74 7b7 ,minimum components ,the assessment developed under subsection 7a7 shall be unclassified but may contain a classified annex4 ,it shall1 at a minimum1 include-- 7#a7 a summary of the number and types of violations of ,united ,states prohibited airspace and historical trends of such numbers and types2 7#b7 an assessment of the processes used to establish ,united ,states prohibited airspace2 7#c7 an assessment of manned and unmanned aircraft1 current and future1 with the ability to penetrate ,united ,states prohibited airspace undetected2 7#d7 an assessment of the current and future capabilities of the ,united ,states to mitigate threats to ,united ,states prohibited airspace2 7#e7 recommendations on how to improve security of ,united ,states prohibited airspace2 and 7#f7 a process to modify section #ii4g of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to expand the ,administrator's authority to establish temporary flight restrictions in cooperation with ,state and local law enforcement agencies1 or as required for purposes of national security1 homeland security1 or law enforcement support4 #edc4 ,report on multiagency use of airspace and environmental review 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the covered committees of ,congress a report documenting efforts made toward improving processes to resolve persistent challenges for special use airspace requests in support of1 or associated with1 short notice testing requirements at ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,bases1 including the establishment of temporary military operations areas used for conducting short-term1 scheduled exercises4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,analysis of previous efforts to streamline internal processes associated with the designation of temporary military operations areas at ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,bases and the use of such areas for scheduled exercises4 7#b7 ,analysis of progress made to ensure consistency of environmental review1 including impact analysis1 associated environmental studies1 or consultation1 while complying with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other environmental requirements4 7#c7 ,identification of challenges1 if any1 in complying with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi4 7#d7 ,a description of airspace requirements1 current test and training needs statements completed during the #aj-year period preceding the report1 and future #e-year requirements1 including all temporary military operating areas1 special use airspaces1 instrument routes1 visual routes1 and unfulfilled user requirements4 7#e7 ,proposed options and solutions to overcome identified challenges1 if any1 including identifying whether-- 7,a7 a solution or solutions can be incorporated within the existing ,federal ,aviation ,administration and ,department of ,defense ,memorandum of ,understanding2 or 7,b7 changes to current law are required4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered committees of ,congress ,the term covered committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base ,the term ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base has the meaning given the term in section #aif7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,special use airspace ,the term special use airspace means certain designations of airspace designated by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 as administered by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #edd4 ,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 7i7 ,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 acquisitions subject to the ,buy ,american ,act made by the agency from entities that manufacture the articles1 materials1 or supplies outside of the ,united ,states in such fiscal year4 7ii7 ,the report required by clause 7i7 shall only include acquisitions with total value exceeding the micro-purchase level4 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 #ede4 ,,faa organizational reform 7a7 ,chief ,technology ,officer ,section #ajf7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7s7 ,chief ,technology ,officer 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,appointment ,there shall be a ,chief ,technology ,officer appointed by the ,chief ,operating ,officer4 ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall report directly to the ,chief ,operating ,officer4 7,b7 ,minimum qualifications ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall have-- 7i7 at least #aj years experience in engineering management or another relevant technical management field2 and 7ii7 knowledge of or experience in the aviation industry4 7,c7 ,removal ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall serve at the pleasure of the ,administrator4 7,d7 ,restriction ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer may not also be the ,deputy ,administrator4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall include-- 7,a7 ensuring the proper operation1 maintenance1 and cybersecurity of technology systems relating to the air traffic control system across all program offices of the ,administration2 7,b7 coordinating the implementation1 operation1 maintenance1 and cybersecurity of technology programs relating to the air traffic control system with the aerospace industry and other ,federal agencies2 7,c7 reviewing and providing advice to the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 and the ,chief ,operating ,officer on the ,administration's budget1 cost-accounting system1 and benefit-cost analyses with respect to technology programs relating to the air traffic control system2 7,d7 consulting with the ,administrator on the ,capital ,investment ,plan of the ,administration prior to its submission to ,congress2 7,e7 developing an annual air traffic control system technology operation and maintenance plan that is consistent with the annual performance targets established under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,f7 ensuring that the air traffic control system architecture remains1 to the maximum extent practicable1 flexible enough to incorporate future technological advances developed and directly procured by aircraft operators4 7#c7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall be paid at an annual rate of basic pay to be determined by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,chief ,operating ,officer4 ,the annual rate may not exceed the annual compensation paid under section #ajb of title #c4 ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall be subject to the postemployment provisions of section #bjg of title #ah as if the position of ,chief ,technology ,officer were described in section #bjg7;c77#b77;,a77i7 of that title4 7,b7 ,bonus ,in addition to the annual rate of basic pay authorized by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chief ,technology ,officer may receive a bonus for any calendar year not to exceed #cj percent of the annual rate of basic pay1 based upon the ,administrator's evaluation of the ,chief ,technology ,officer's performance in relation to the performance targets established under paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,annual performance targets 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer1 in consultation with the ,chief ,technology ,officer1 shall establish measurable annual performance targets for the ,chief ,technology ,officer in key operational areas4 7,b7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall transmit 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 describing the annual performance targets established under subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,annual performance report ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall prepare and transmit 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 an annual report containing-- 7,a7 detailed descriptions and metrics of how successful the ,chief ,technology ,officer was in meeting the annual performance targets established under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 other information as may be requested by the ,administrator and the ,chief ,operating ,officer4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #gji7;a77#c77,l7 of the ,vision #ajj-;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking ,chief ,next,gen ,officer and inserting ,chief ,technology ,officer4 7#b7 ,section #hjd7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeja note7 is amended by striking ,chief ,next,gen ,officer and inserting ,chief ,technology ,officer4 #edf4 ,,faa ,civil ,aviation ,registry upgrade 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete covered upgrades of the ,administration's ,civil ,aviation ,registry 7in this section referred to as the ,registry74 7b7 ,covered upgrade defined ,in this section1 the term covered upgrades means-- 7#a7 the digitization of nondigital ,registry information1 including paper documents1 microfilm images1 and photographs1 from an analog or nondigital format to a digital format2 7#b7 the digitalization of ,registry manual and paper-based processes1 business operations1 and functions by leveraging digital technologies and a broader use of digitized data2 7#c7 the implementation of systems allowing a member of the public to submit any information or form to the ,registry and conduct any transaction with the ,registry by electronic or other remote means2 and 7#d7 allowing more efficient1 broader1 and remote access to the ,registry4 7c7 ,applicability ,the requirements of subsection 7a7 shall apply to the entire ,civil ,aviation ,registry1 including the ,aircraft ,registration ,branch and the ,airmen ,certification ,branch4 7d7 ,manual surcharge ,chapter #dec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #decjf4 ,manual surcharge 7a7 ,in general ,not later #c years after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah1 the ,administrator shall impose and collect a surcharge on a ,civil ,aviation ,registry transaction that-- 7#a7 is conducted in person at the ,civil ,aviation ,registry2 7#b7 could be conducted1 as determined by the ,administrator1 with the same or greater level of efficiency by electronic or other remote means2 and 7#c7 is not related to research or other non-commercial activities4 7b7 ,maximum surcharge ,a surcharge imposed and collected under subsection 7a7 shall not exceed twice the maximum fee the ,administrator is authorized to charge for the registration of an aircraft1 not used to provide air transportation1 after the transfer of ownership under section #decjb7;b77#b74 7c7 ,credit to account and availability ,monies collected from a surcharge imposed under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as monies collected under section #decjb and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in section #decjb7;d74 4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the covered upgrades required under subsection 7a7 are complete1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress describing-- 7#a7 the schedule for the covered upgrades to the ,registry2 7#b7 the office responsible for the implementation of the such covered upgrades2 7#c7 the metrics being used to measure progress in implementing the covered upgrades2 and 7#d7 the status of the covered upgrades as of the date of the report4 #edg4 ,enhanced air traffic services 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a pilot program to provide air traffic control services on a preferential basis to aircraft equipped with certain ,next,gen avionics that-- 7#a7 lasts at least #b years2 and 7#b7 operates in at least #c suitable airports4 7b7 ,duration of daily service ,the air traffic control services provided under the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall occur for at least #c consecutive hours between #jfjj and #bbjj local time during each day of the pilot program4 7c7 ,airport selection ,the ,administrator shall designate airports for participation in the pilot program after consultation with aircraft operators1 manufacturers1 and airport sponsors4 7d7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,certain ,next,gen avionics ,the term certain ,next,gen avionics means those avionics and related software designated by the ,administrator after consultations with aircraft operators and manufacturers4 7#b7 ,preferential basis ,the term preferential basis means-- 7,a7 prioritizing aircraft equipped with certain ,next,gen avionics during a ,ground ,delay ,program by assigning them fewer minutes of delay relative to other aircraft based upon principles established after consultation with aircraft operators and manufacturers2 or 7,b7 sequencing aircraft equipped with certain ,next,gen avionics ahead of other aircraft in the ,traffic ,flow ,management ,system to the maximum extent consistent with safety4 7e7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the pilot program terminates1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the pilot program4 #edh4 ,sense of ,congress on artificial intelligence in aviation ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administration should1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal agencies and industry stakeholders1 periodically review the use or proposed use of artificial intelligence technologies within the aviation system and assess whether the ,administration needs a plan regarding artificial intelligence standards and best practices to carry out its mission4 #edi4 ,study on cybersecurity workforce of ,,faa 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study on the cybersecurity workforce of the ,administration in order to develop recommendations to increase the size1 quality1 and diversity of such workforce1 including cybersecurity researchers and specialists4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of such study4 #eej4 ,treatment of multiyear lessees of large and turbine-powered multiengine aircraft ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise such regulations as may be necessary to ensure that multiyear lessees and owners of large and turbine-powered multiengine aircraft are treated equally for purposes of joint ownership policies of the ,,faa4 #eea4 ,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 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 7d7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 complete a study of crimes of violence 7as defined in section #af of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 committed against airline customer service representatives while they are performing their duties and on airport property2 and 7#b7 submit the findings of the study1 including any recommendations1 to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7e7 ,gap analysis ,the study required under subsection 7d7 shall include a gap analysis to determine if ,state and local laws and resources are adequate to deter or otherwise address the crimes of violence described in subsection 7a7 and recommendations on how to address any identified gaps4 #eeb4 ,study on training of customer-facing air carrier employees 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year 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 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 training2 and 7#c7 the effectiveness of air carriers' ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plans required under section #eea4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study4 #eec4 ,automated weather observing systems policy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 update automated weather observing systems standards to maximize the use of new technologies that promote the reduction of equipment or maintenance cost for non-,federal automated weather observing systems1 including the use of remote monitoring and maintenance1 unless demonstrated to be ineffective2 7#b7 review1 and if necessary update1 existing policies in accordance with the standards developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 establish a process under which appropriate onsite airport personnel or an aviation official may1 with appropriate manufacturer training or alternative training as determined by the ,administrator1 be permitted to conduct the minimum triannual preventative maintenance checks under the advisory circular for non-,federal automated weather observing systems 7,,ac #aej_/ebbj-af;,e7 and any other similar1 successor checks4 7b7 ,permission ,permission to conduct the minimum triannual preventative maintenance checks described under subsection 7a77#c7 and any similar1 successor checks shall not be withheld but for specific cause4 7c7 ,standards ,in updating the standards under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 ensure the standards are performance-based2 7#b7 use risk analysis to determine the accuracy of the automated weather observing systems outputs required for pilots to perform safe aircraft operations2 and 7#c7 provide a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether the benefits outweigh the cost for any requirement not directly related to safety4 7d7 ,,aip eligibility of ,,awos equipment 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other law1 the ,administrator is authorized to and shall waive any positive benefit-cost ratio requirement for automated weather-observing system equipment under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga1 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 if-- 7,a7 the airport sponsor or ,state1 as applicable1 certifies that a grant for such automated weather observing systems equipment under that chapter will assist an applicable airport to respond to regional emergency needs1 including medical1 firefighting1 and search and rescue needs2 7,b7 the ,secretary determines1 after consultation with the airport sponsor or ,state1 as applicable1 that the placement of automated weather-observing equipment at the airport will not cause unacceptable radio frequency congestion2 and 7,c7 the other requirements under that chapter are met4 7#b7 ,applicability to low population density ,states ,this subsection is applicable only to airports located in states with a population density1 based on the most recent decennial census1 of #ej or fewer persons per square mile4 7e7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the implementation of the requirements under this section4 #eed4 ,prioritizing and supporting the ,human ,intervention ,motivation ,study 7,,hims7 program and the ,flight ,attendant ,drug and ,alcohol ,program 7,,fadap7 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administration shall continue to prioritize and support the ,human ,intervention ,motivation ,study 7,,hims7 program for flight crewmembers and the ,flight ,attendant ,drug and ,alcohol ,program 7,,fadap7 for flight attendants4 7b7 ,study and recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall enter into an agreement with the ,transportation ,research ,board 7in this subsection referred to as the ,board7 under which the ,board shall-- 7,a7 conduct a study on the ,human ,intervention ,motivation ,study 7,,hims7 program1 the ,flight ,attendant ,drug and ,alcohol ,program 7,,fadap71 and any other drug and alcohol programs within the other modal administrations within the ,department of ,transportation2 7,b7 to the extent justified by the findings from the study described in subparagraph 7,a71 make recommendations to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and other administrations within the ,department of ,transportation on how to implement programs1 or changes to existing programs1 that seek to help transportation workers get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse and return to work2 and 7,c7 upon the completion of the study described in subparagraph 7,a71 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on such study1 including the ,board's findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,board shall identify-- 7,a7 best policies and practices within existing programs2 and 7,b7 best prevention1 early intervention1 and return to work practices specifically around prescription medication abuse1 with a special emphasis on employee use of opioids4 #eee4 ,cost-effectiveness analysis of equipment rental 7a7 ,agency analysis of equipment acquisition 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided for under subsection 7d71 the head of each executive agency shall acquire equipment using the method of acquisition most advantageous to the ,federal ,government based on a case-by-case analysis of comparative costs and other factors1 including those factors listed in section #g4dja of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#b7 ,methods of acquisition ,the methods of acquisition to be compared in the analysis under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 purchase1 short-term rental or lease1 long-term rental or lease1 interagency acquisition1 and acquisition agreements with a ,state or a local government as described in subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,amendment of ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall amend the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to implement the requirement of this subsection1 including a determination of the factors for executive agencies to consider for purposes of performing the analysis under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the requirements of chapter #cg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #bcje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #aece of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,date of implementation ,the analysis described in subsection 7a7 shall be applied to contracts for the acquisition of equipment entered into on or after the date that the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation is amended pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection4 7c7 ,acquisition agreements with ,states or local governments 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including chapter #cg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq471 and section #bcje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the head of an executive agency may enter into an acquisition agreement authorized by this section directly with a ,state or a local government if the agency head determines that the agreement otherwise satisfies the requirements of subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,terms and conditions ,any agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain such terms and conditions as the head of the agency deems necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,exceptions ,the analysis otherwise required under subsection 7a7 is not required-- 7#a7 when the ,president has issued an emergency declaration or a major disaster declaration pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 7#b7 in other emergency situations if the agency head makes a determination that obtaining such equipment is necessary in order to protect human life or property2 or 7#c7 when otherwise authorized by law4 7e7 ,study of agency analyses ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a comprehensive report on the decisions made by the executive agencies with the highest levels of acquisition spending1 and a sample of executive agencies with lower levels of acquisition spending1 to acquire high-value equipment by lease1 rental1 or purchase pursuant to subpart #g4d of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,executive agency ,the term executive agency has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,interagency acquisition ,the term interagency acquisition has the meaning given that term in section #b4aja of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #feja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,local government ,the term local government means any unit of local government within a ,state1 including a county1 municipality1 city1 borough1 town1 township1 parish1 local public authority1 school district1 special district1 intrastate district1 council of governments1 or regional or interstate government entity1 and any agency or instrumentality of a local government4 #eef4 ,aircraft registration 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall initiate a rulemaking to increase the duration of aircraft registrations for noncommercial general aviation aircraft to #g years4 7b7 ,considerations ,in promulgating the notice of proposed rulemaking described in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may consider any events1 circumstances1 changes in any ownership entity or structure1 or other condition that would necessitate renewal prior to the expiration of an aircraft registration4 #eeg4 ,requirement to consult with stakeholders in defining scope and requirements for future flight service program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall consult with stakeholders in defining the scope and requirements for any new ,future ,flight ,service ,program of the ,administration to be used in a competitive source selection for the next flight service contract with the ,administration4 #eeh4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration performance measures and targets 7a7 ,performance measures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish performance measures relating to the management of the ,administration1 which shall1 at a minimum1 include measures to assess-- 7#a7 the timely and cost-effective completion of projects2 and 7#b7 the effectiveness of the ,administration in achieving the goals described in section #dgaga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,performance targets ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary establishes performance measures in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish performance targets relating to each of the measures described in that subsection4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the progress of the ,secretary in meeting the performance targets established under subsection 7b74 #eei4 ,report on plans for air traffic control facilities in the ,new ,york ,city and ,newark region ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the ,administration's staffing and scheduling plans for air traffic control facilities in the ,new ,york ,city and ,newark region for the #a-year period beginning on such date of enactment4 #efj4 ,work plan for the ,new ,york_/,new ,jersey_/,philadelphia ,metropolitan ,area ,airspace ,project ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and publish in the ,federal ,register a work plan for the ,new ,york_/,new ,jersey_/,philadelphia ,metropolitan ,area ,airspace ,project4 #efa4 ,annual report on inclusion of disabled veteran leave in personnel management system ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually there after until the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall publish on a publicly accessible internet website a report on-- 7#a7 the effect of the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #b of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,veteran ,transition ,improvement ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-bdb71 on the ,administration's work force2 and 7#b7 the number of disabled veterans benefitting from such subsections4 #efb4 ,enhanced surveillance capability ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall identify and implement a strategy to-- 7#a7 advance near-term and long-term uses of enhanced surveillance systems1 such as space-based ,,ads-,b1 within ,united ,states airspace or international airspace delegated to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 exercise leadership on setting global standards for the separation of aircraft in oceanic airspace 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 sector2 and 7#c7 ensure the participation of the ,administration in the analysis of trials of enhanced surveillance systems1 such as space-based ,,ads-,b1 performed by foreign air navigation service providers in ,north ,atlantic airspace4 #efc4 ,access of air carriers to information about applicants to be pilots from national driver register ,section #cjcje7;b77#h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#h7 7,a7 ,an individual who is seeking employment by an air carrier as a pilot may request the chief driver licensing official of a ,state to provide information about the individual under subsection 7a7 of this section to the prospective employer of the individual1 the authorized agent of the prospective employer1 or the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7,b7 ,an air carrier that is the prospective employer of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a71 or an authorized agent of such an air carrier1 may request and receive information about that individual from the ,national ,driver ,register through an organization approved by the ,secretary for purposes of requesting1 receiving1 and transmitting such information directly to the prospective employer of such an individual or the authorized agent of the prospective employer4 ,this paragraph shall be carried out in accordance with paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#aa7 of section #ddgjc7;h7 and the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq474 7,c7 ,information may not be obtained from the ,national ,driver ,register under this paragraph if the information was entered in the ,register more than #e years before the request unless the information is about a revocation or suspension still in effect on the date of the request4 4 #efd4 ,regulatory reform ,section #ajf7p77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,committee1 or and inserting ,committee12 and 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 or such aerospace rulemaking committees as the ,secretary shall designate44 #efe4 ,aviation fuel 7a7 ,use of unleaded aviation gasoline ,the ,administrator 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 the 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 on which the ,administration completes the ,piston ,aviation ,fuels ,initiative2 or 7#b7 the date on which the ,american ,society for ,testing and ,materials publishes a production specification for an unleaded aviation gasoline4 7c7 ,type certification ,existing regulatory mechanisms by which an unleaded aviation gasoline can be approved for use in an engine or aircraft by ,type or ,supplemental ,type ,certificate for individual aircraft and engine types or by ,approved ,model ,list ,supplemental ,type ,certificate providing coverage for a broad range of applicable types of aircraft or engines identified in the application shall continue to be fully available as a means of approving and bringing an unleaded aviation gasoline into general use in the ,united ,states4 ,such approvals shall be issued when the ,administrator finds that the aircraft or engine performs properly and meets the applicable regulations and minimum standards under the normal certification process4 #eff4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator 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 #efg4 ,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 ,,faa 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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review4 #efh4 ,review of approval process for use of large air tankers and very large air tankers for wildland firefighting 7a7 ,review and improvement of current approval process ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall conduct a review of the process used by the ,forest ,service to approve the use of large air tankers and very large air tankers for wildland firefighting for the purpose of-- 7#a7 determining the current effectiveness1 safety1 and consistency of the approval process2 7#b7 developing recommendations for improving the effectiveness1 safety1 and consistency of the approval process2 and 7#c7 assisting in developing standardized next-generation requirements for air tankers used for firefighting4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall submit to ,congress a report describing the outcome of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #efi4 ,,faa technical workforce 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 identify and assess barriers to attracting1 developing1 training1 and retaining a talented workforce in the areas of systems engineering1 architecture1 systems integration1 digital communications1 and cybersecurity2 7#b7 develop a comprehensive plan to attract1 develop1 train1 and retain talented individuals in those fields2 and 7#c7 identify existing authorities available to the ,administrator1 through personnel reform1 to attract1 develop1 and retain this talent4 7b7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the progress made toward implementing the requirements under subsection 7a74 #egj4 ,study on airport credit assistance 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a review to determine whether a ,federal credit assistance program would be beneficial and feasible for airport-related projects as defined in section #djaag7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may consider-- 7,a7 expanding eligibility under an existing ,federal credit assistance program to include such projects2 and 7,b7 establishing a new credit assistance program for such projects4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on the ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on the results of the review carried out under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include a description of-- 7#a7 the benefits and other effects2 7#b7 potential projects2 7#c7 the budgetary impacts1 including an estimate of-- 7,a7 the average annual loan volume2 7,b7 the average subsidy rate2 and 7,c7 any loss of ,federal revenue2 7#d7 impacts on existing programs2 7#e7 the administrative costs2 and 7#f7 any personnel changes4 #ega4 ,spectrum availability 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,spectrum ,pipeline ,act of #bjae 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #iba note7 requires the ,secretary of ,commerce to identify #cj megahertz of electromagnetic spectrum below the frequency of #c gigahertz to be reallocated to non-,federal use1 to shared ,federal and non-,federal use1 or to a combination thereof4 7#b7 ,the ,spectrum ,pipeline ,act of #bjae 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #iba note7 authorized the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget to use amounts made available through the ,spectrum ,relocation ,fund to make payments to ,federal entities for research and development1 engineering studies1 economic analyses1 and other activities intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ,federal spectrum use in order to make such spectrum available for reallocation for non-,federal use1 for shared ,federal and non-,federal use1 or for a combination thereof4 7#c7 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 established the ,spectrum ,efficient ,national ,surveillance ,radar 7referred to in this section as ,,sensr7 ,program to assess the feasibility of consolidating certain long-range1 short-range1 and weather radar systems in order to make available the #acjj-acej megahertz band4 7#d7 ,the ,,sensr ,program received approval and approximately #ga1ejj1jjj from ,office of ,management and ,budget on ,june #b1 #bjag1 to proceed with ,phase ,i of the ,,sensr ,spectrum ,pipeline ,plan1 which will focus on requirements and concept development as well as documenting expected costs and information for all impacted ,federal spectrum systems4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,,sensr ,program of the ,,faa should continue its assessment of the feasibility of making the #acjj-acej megahertz band of electromagnetic spectrum available for non-,federal use4 #egb4 ,special review relating to air space changes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,aviation ,management ,advisory ,council established under section #ajf7p7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7in this section referred to as the ,council7 shall initiate a special review of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7b7 ,review ,the special review of the ,administration required under subsection 7a7 shall consist of the following3 7#a7 ,a review of the practices and procedures of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for developing proposals with respect to changes in regulations1 policies1 or guidance of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration relating to airspace that affect airport operations1 airport capacity1 the environment1 or communities in the vicinity of airports1 including an assessment of the extent to which there is consultation1 or a lack of consultation1 with respect to such proposals-- 7,a7 between and among the affected elements of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 including the ,air ,traffic ,organization1 the ,office of ,airports1 the ,flight ,standards ,service1 the ,office of ,next,gen1 and the ,office of ,energy and ,environment2 and 7,b7 between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and affected entities1 including airports1 aircraft operators1 communities1 and ,state and local governments4 7#b7 ,recommendations for revisions to such practices and procedures to improve communications and coordination between and among affected elements of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and with other affected entities with respect to proposals described in paragraph 7#a7 and the potential effects of such proposals4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the special review1 the ,council shall consult with-- 7#a7 air carriers1 including passenger and cargo air carriers2 7#b7 general aviation1 including business aviation and fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft2 7#c7 airports of various sizes and types2 7#d7 exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 ,state aviation officials4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the special review conducted by the ,council1 including a description of the comments1 recommendations1 and dissenting views received from the ,council and a description of how the ,administrator plans to implement the recommendations of the ,council4 #egc4 ,reimbursement for immigration inspections ,section #bhf7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 train1 after commercial aircraft2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 rail line1 after airport4 #egd4 ,,faa employees in ,guam 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall use existing authorities to negotiate an agreement that shall be renegotiated after no sooner than #c years with the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 to authorize ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees assigned to ,guam1 their spouses1 and their dependent children access to ,department of ,defense health care facilities located in ,guam on a space available basis2 and 7#b7 to provide for payments by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to the ,department of ,defense for the administrative and any other costs associated with-- 7,a7 enrolling ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees assigned to ,guam1 their spouses1 and their dependent children in any ,department of ,defense health care facility necessary to allow access pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 third-party billing for any medical costs incurred as a result of ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees1 their spouses1 or their dependent children accessing and receiving medical treatment or services at a ,department of ,defense health care facility located in ,guam4 7b7 ,funds subject to appropriations ,funds for payments by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration described in subsection 7a77#b7 are subject to the availability of amounts specifically provided in advance for that purpose in appropriations ,acts4 7c7 ,report on ,access to ,facilities of the ,department of ,defense in ,guam 7#a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on eligibility for and access to ,department of ,defense support facilities by ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees in the ,u4,s4 territory of ,guam4 7#b7 ,scope ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall3 7,a7 ,evaluate the ability of ,department of ,defense support facilities in ,guam to adequately serve current military personnel and dependent populations4 7,b7 ,determine how any substantial increases to military personnel and dependent populations in ,guam would impact the ability of existing ,department of ,defense support facilities to provide services for military personnel and dependents stationed in ,guam4 7,c7 ,provide recommendations on any improvements to existing ,department of ,defense facilities which may be needed to ensure those facilities in ,guam can support an increased population of military personnel and dependent population in ,guam4 7,d7 ,consider the impact of expanded access to ,department of ,defense support facilities in ,guam to ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees and their families on the ability of those facilities to provide services to military personnel and their families4 7,e7 ,recognize the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's vital role as the sole provider of radar air traffic control services for aircraft traversing into and out of the airspace near and above ,guam the vast majority of which are military operations1 ,department of ,defense aircraft1 or other aircraft traveling to ,guam in order to interact with ,department of ,defense facilities4 7,f7 ,review the existing authorities authorizing eligibility and access for non-military personnel and their dependents to ,department of ,defense support facilities1 including health care facilities1 commissaries1 and exchanges1 outside the continental ,united ,states4 7,g7 ,determine the applicability of those existing authorities to ,department of ,defense support facilities in the ,u4,s4 territory of ,guam4 7,h7 ,outline the specific conditions on ,guam1 which may necessitate access to ,department of ,defense support facilities in ,guam by ,federal ,aviation ,administration personnel and their families4 7,i7 ,determine any changes in laws or regulations that may be necessary to authorize ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees and their families access to ,department of ,defense health care facilities1 commissaries1 and exchanges in ,guam4 #ege4 ,,gao study on airline computer network disruptions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing a review of the following3 7#a7 ,direct and indirect effects on passengers1 if any1 resulting from significant computer network disruptions of part #aba 7of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 air carriers between ,january #a1 #bjad1 and the date of enactment of this section1 including-- 7,a7 systemwide delays2 7,b7 flight cancellations2 and 7,c7 disrupted or broken itineraries4 7#b7 ,an estimate of any expenses incurred by passengers during significant computer network disruptions1 including-- 7,a7 meals1 lodging1 and ancillary expenses per persons2 7,b7 late hotel check-in or car rental fees2 7,c7 missed cruise-ship departures2 and 7,d7 lost productivity4 7#c7 ,air carriers' contracts of carriage and interline agreements to determine if and how air carriers accommodate passengers affected by significant computer network disruptions on other air carriers or foreign air carriers4 7#d7 ,whether passengers who have been displaced by significant computer network disruptions are furnished with alternative transportation aboard another air carrier or foreign air carrier4 7#e7 ,costs incurred by airports1 if any1 to meet the essential needs of passengers1 including increased demands on utilities1 food concessionaires1 restroom facilities1 and security staffing1 during significant computer network disruptions4 7#f7 ,other costs1 if any1 incurred by passengers1 airports1 and other entities as a direct result of significant computer network disruptions4 7#g7 ,processes1 plans1 and redundancies in place at air carriers to respond to and recover from such network disruptions4 #egf4 ,tower marking ,section #baaj of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgah note7 is amended to read as follows3 #baaj4 ,tower marking 7a7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah or the date of availability of the database developed by the ,administrator 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 ,,faa 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 subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,covered tower 7i7 ,in general ,the term covered tower means a structure that-- 7,i7 is a meteorological evaluation tower1 a self-standing tower1 or tower supported by guy wires and ground anchors2 7,,ii7 is #aj feet or less in diameter at the above-ground base1 excluding concrete footing2 7,,iii7 at the highest point of the structure is at least #ej feet above ground level2 7,,iv7 at the highest point of the structure is not more than #bjj feet above ground level2 7,v7 has accessory facilities on which an antenna1 sensor1 camera1 meteorological instrument1 or other equipment is mounted2 and 7,,vi7 is located on land that is-- 7aa7 in a rural area2 and 7bb7 used for agricultural purposes or immediately adjacent to such land4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,the term covered tower does not include any structure that-- 7,i7 is adjacent to a house1 barn1 electric utility station1 or other building2 7,,ii7 is within the curtilage of a farmstead or adjacent to another building or visible structure2 7,,iii7 supports electric utility transmission or distribution lines2 7,,iv7 is a wind-powered electrical generator with a rotor blade radius that exceeds #f feet2 7,v7 is a street light erected or maintained by a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or tribal entity2 7,,vi7 is designed and constructed to resemble a tree or visible structure other than a tower2 7,,vii7 is an advertising billboard2 7,,viii7 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,,ix7 7aa7 is registered with the ,federal ,communications ,commission under the ,antenna ,structure ,registration program set forth under part #ag of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7bb7 is determined by the ,administrator to pose no hazard to air navigation2 or 7,x7 has already mitigated any hazard to aviation safety in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration guidance or as otherwise approved by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #fji7;a77#e7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah;c7a77#e774 7,c7 ,agricultural purposes ,the term agricultural purposes means farming in all its branches and the cultivation and tillage of the soil1 the production1 cultivation1 growing1 and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities performed by a farmer or on a farm1 or on pasture land or rangeland4 7#b7 ,other definitions ,the ,administrator shall define such other terms as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,database ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop a new database1 or if appropriate use an existing database that meets the requirements under this section1 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 mark 7unless the ,administrator has determined that there is a significant safety risk requiring that the tower be marked71 except that meteorological evaluation towers shall be marked and contained in the database2 7#b7 keep the database current to the extent practicable2 7#c7 ensure that any proprietary information in the database is protected from disclosure in accordance with law2 7#d7 ensure that1 by virtue of accessing the database1 users agree and acknowledge that information in the database-- 7,a7 may only be used for aviation safety purposes2 and 7,b7 may not be disclosed for purposes other than aviation safety1 regardless of whether or not the information is marked or labeled as proprietary or with a similar designation2 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 towers and whether the tower has guy wires2 7#f7 ensure that information in the dataset is encrypted at rest and in transit and is protected from unauthorized access and acquisition2 7#g7 ensure that towers excluded from the definition of covered tower under subsection 7d77#a77;,b77ii77,,viii7 must be registered by its owner in the database2 7#h7 ensure that a tower to be included in the database pursuant to subsection 7c77#a7 and constructed after the date on which the database is fully operational is submitted by its owner to the ,,faa for inclusion in the database before its construction2 7#i7 ensure that pilots who intend to conduct low-altitude operations in locations described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i77,,vi7 consult the relevant parts of the database before conducting such operations2 and 7#aj7 make the database available for use not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah4 7d7 ,exclusion and waiver authorities ,as part of a rulemaking conducted pursuant to this section1 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 may exclude a class1 category1 or type of tower that is determined by the ,administrator1 after public notice and comment1 to not pose a hazard to aviation safety2 7#b7 shall establish a process to waive specific covered towers from the marking requirements under this section as required under the rulemaking if the ,administrator later determines such tower or towers do not pose a hazard to aviation safety2 7#c7 shall consider1 in establishing exclusions and granting waivers under this subsection1 factors that may sufficiently mitigate risks to aviation safety1 such as the length of time the tower has been in existence or alternative marking methods or technologies that maintains a tower's level of conspicuousness to a degree which adequately maintains the safety of the airspace2 and 7#d7 shall consider excluding towers located in a ,state that has enacted tower marking requirements according to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's recommended guidance for the voluntary marking of meteorological evaluation towers erected in remote and rural areas that are less than #bjj feet above ground level to enhance the conspicuity of the towers for low level agricultural operations in the vicinity of those towers4 7e7 ,periodic review ,the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 periodically review any regulations or guidance regarding the marking of covered towers issued pursuant to this section and update them as necessary1 consistent with this section1 and in the interest of safety of low-altitude aircraft operations4 7f7 ,,fcc regulations ,the ,federal ,communications ,commission shall amend section #ag4g of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to require a notification to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for any construction or alteration of an antenna structure1 as defined in section #ag4b7;a7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that is a covered tower as defined by this section4 4 #egg4 ,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 of passengers4 7b7 ,definitions ,the definitions contained in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 apply to this section4 #egh4 ,judicial review for proposed alternative environmental review and approval procedures ,section #ccj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking 8#e ,states0 and inserting 8#b ,states02 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking 8#b years0 and inserting 8#aej days as set forth in section #aci7l702 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i71 by striking 8#b years0 and inserting 8#aej days as set forth in section #aci7l704 #egi4 ,regulatory streamlining ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final regulation revising section #aba4ccc7;c77#c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to apply only to flight altitudes above flight level #daj4 #ehj4 ,spaceports 7a7 ,sense of ,congress on state spaceport contributions ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,state and local government-owned or -operated spaceports have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements to the national space launch infrastructure1 providing the ,united ,states ,government and commercial customers with world-class space launch and processing infrastructure that is necessary to support continued ,american leadership in space2 7#b7 ,state and local government-owned or -operated spaceports play a critical role in providing resiliency and redundancy in the national launch infrastructure to support national security and civil government capabilities1 and should be recognized as a critical infrastructure in ,federal strategy and planning2 7#c7 continued ,state and local government investments at launch and reentry facilities should be encouraged and to the maximum extent practicable supported in ,federal policies1 planning and infrastructure investment considerations1 including through ,federal1 ,state1 and local partnerships2 7#d7 ,federal investments in space infrastructure should enable partnerships between ,federal agencies and state and local spaceports to modernize and enable expanded #bast century space transportation infrastructure1 especially multi-modal networks needed for robust space transportation that support national security1 civil1 and commercial launch customers2 and 7#e7 ,states and local governments that have made investments to build1 maintain1 operate1 and improve capabilities for national security1 civil1 and commercial customers should be commended for their infrastructure contributions to launch and reentry sites1 and encouraged through a variety of programs and policies to continue these investments in the national interest4 7b7 ,establishment of office of ,spaceports 7#a7 ,establishment of office of ,spaceports ,title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end of subtitle ,v the following3 #eae ,office of ,spaceports #eaeja4 ,establishment of ,office of ,spaceports 7a7 ,establishment of office ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall identify1 within the ,office of ,commercial ,space ,transportation1 a centralized policy office to be known as the ,office of ,spaceports4 7b7 ,functions ,the ,office of ,spaceports shall-- 7#a7 support licensing activities for operation of launch and reentry sites2 7#b7 develop policies that promote infrastructure improvements at spaceports2 7#c7 provide technical assistance and guidance to spaceports2 7#d7 promote ,united ,states spaceports within the ,department2 and 7#e7 strengthen the ,nation's competitiveness in commercial space transportation infrastructure and increase resilience for the ,federal ,government and commercial customers4 7c7 ,recognition ,in carrying out the functions assigned in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall recognize the unique needs and distinctions of spaceports that host-- 7#a7 launches to or reentries from orbit2 and 7#b7 are involved in suborbital launch activities4 7d7 ,director ,the head of the ,office of the ,associate ,administrator for ,commercial ,space ,transportation shall designate a ,director of the ,office of ,spaceports4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section the term spaceport means a launch or reentry site that is operated by an entity licensed by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of chapters of title #ea1 ,united ,state ,code1 is amended by adding at the end of subtitle ,v the following3 #eae4,office of ,spaceports#eaeja 4 7c7 ,report on national spaceports policy 7#a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 ,a robust network of space transportation infrastructure1 including spaceports1 is vital to the growth of the domestic space industry and ,america's competitiveness and access to space4 7,b7 ,non-,federal spaceports have significantly increased the space transportation infrastructure of the ,united ,states through significant investments by ,state and local governments1 which have encouraged greater private investment4 7,c7 ,these spaceports have led to the development of a growing number of orbital and suborbital launch and reentry sites that are available to the national security1 civil1 and commercial space customers at minimal cost to the ,federal ,government4 7,d7 ,the ,federal ,government1 led by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 should seek to promote the growth1 resilience1 and capabilities of this space transportation infrastructure through policies and through partnerships with ,state and local governments4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 evaluates the ,federal ,government's national security and civil space transportation demands and the needs of the ,united ,states and international commercial markets2 7,b7 proposes policies and programs designed to ensure a robust and resilient orbital and suborbital spaceport infrastructure to serve and capitalize on these space transportation opportunities2 7,c7 reviews the development and investments made by international competitors in foreign spaceports1 to the extent practicable2 7,d7 makes recommendations on how the ,federal ,government can support1 encourage1 promote1 and facilitate greater investments in infrastructure at spaceports2 and 7,e7 considers and makes recommendations about how spaceports can fully support and enable the national space policy4 7#c7 ,updates to the report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and every #b years until ,december #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 update the previous report prepared under this subsection2 and 7,b7 submit the updated report to ,congress4 7#d7 ,consultations required ,in preparing the reports required by this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consult with individuals including-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,c7 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 and 7,d7 interested persons at spaceports1 ,state and local governments1 and industry4 7d7 ,report on space transportation infrastructure matching grants 7#a7 ,,gao study and report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study regarding spaceport activities carried out pursuant to chapters #eji and #eaa of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of potential mechanisms to provide ,federal support to spaceports1 including the airport improvement program established under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the program established under chapter #eaa of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 recommendations for potential funding options2 and 7,c7 any necessary changes to improve the spaceport application review process4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with sources from each component of the commercial space transportation sector1 including interested persons in industry and government officials at the ,federal1 ,state1 and local levels4 7#c7 ,user-funded spaceports ,in reviewing funding options1 the ,comptroller ,general shall distinguish between spaceports that are funded by users and those that are not4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report containing results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term spaceport means a launch or reentry site that is operated by an entity licensed by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #eha4 ,special rule for certain aircraft operations 7space support vehicles7 7a7 ,space support vehicle definitions ,section #ejijb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ba7 through 7#be7 as paragraphs 7#bc7 through 7#bg71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bj7 the following3 7#ba7 #8space support vehicle flight' means a flight in the air that-- 7,a7 is not a launch or reentry2 but 7,b7 is conducted by a space support vehicle4 7#bb7 #8space support vehicle' means a vehicle that is-- 7,a7 a launch vehicle2 7,b7 a reentry vehicle2 or 7,c7 a component of a launch or reentry vehicle4 4 7b7 ,special rule for certain aircraft operations 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg1 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcg4 ,special rule for certain aircraft operations4 7a7 ,in general ,the operator of an aircraft with a special airworthiness certification in the experimental category may-- 7#a7 operate the aircraft for the purpose of conducting a space support vehicle flight 7as that term is defined in chapter #ejijb of title #ea72 and 7#b7 conduct such flight under such certificate carrying persons or property for compensation or hire -- 7,a7 notwithstanding any rule or term of a certificate issued by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration that would prohibit flight for compensation or hire2 or 7,b7 without obtaining a certificate issued by the ,administrator to conduct air carrier or commercial operations4 7b7 ,limited applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall apply only to a space support vehicle flight that satisfies each of the following3 7#a7 7#a7 ,the aircraft conducting the space support vehicle flight-- 7,a7 takes flight and lands at a single site that is operated by an entity licensed for operation under chapter #eji of title #ea2 7,b7 is owned or operated by a launch or reentry vehicle operator licensed under chapter #eji of title #ea1 or on behalf of a launch or reentry vehicle operator licensed under chapter #eji of title #ea2 7,c7 is a launch vehicle1 a reentry vehicle1 or a component of a launch or reentry vehicle licensed for operations pursuant to chapter #eji of title #ea2 and 7,d7 is used only to simulate space flight conditions in support of-- 7i7 training for potential space flight participants1 government astronauts1 or crew 7as those terms are defined in chapter #eji of title #ea72 7ii7 the testing of hardware to be used in space flight2 or 7iii7 research and development tasks1 which require the unique capabilities of the aircraft conducting the flight4 7c7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,space support vehicles ,section #ddgaa7;a77#a7 shall not apply to a person conducting a space support vehicle flight under this section only to the extent that a term of the experimental certificate under which the person is operating the space support vehicle prohibits the carriage of persons or property for compensation or hire4 7#b7 ,authority of ,administrator ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to exempt a person from a regulatory prohibition on the carriage of persons or property for compensation or hire subject to terms and conditions other than those described in this section 4 7#b7 ,technical amendment ,the table of contents of #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,sec4 #ddgcg4 ,special rule for certain aircraft operations4 4 7#c7 ,rule of construction relating to role of ,,nasa ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting the ability of ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7,,nasa7 to place conditions on or otherwise qualify the operations of ,,nasa contractors providing ,,nasa services4 #ehb4 ,portability of repairman certificates 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall assign to the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee the task of making recommendations with respect to the regulatory and policy changes1 as appropriate1 to allow a repairman certificate issued under section #fe4aja of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to be portable from one employing certificate holder to another4 7b7 ,action based on recommendations ,not later than #a year after receiving recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may take such action as the ,administrator considers appropriate with respect to those recommendations4 #ehc4 ,undeclared hazardous materials public awareness campaign 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall carry out a public awareness campaign to reduce the amount of undeclared hazardous materials traveling through air commerce4 7b7 ,campaign requirements ,the public awareness campaign required under subsection 7a7 shall do the following3 7#a7 ,focus on targeting segments of the hazardous materials industry with high rates of undeclared shipments through air commerce and educate air carriers1 shippers1 manufacturers1 and other relevant stakeholders of such segments on properly packaging and classifying such shipments4 7#b7 ,educate the public on proper ways to declare and ship hazardous materials1 examples of everyday items that are considered hazardous materials1 and penalties associated with intentional shipments of undeclared hazardous materials4 7c7 ,interagency working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an interagency working group to promote collaboration and engagement between the ,department of ,transportation and other relevant agencies1 and develop recommendations and guidance on how best to conduct the public awareness campaign required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,duties ,the interagency working group shall consult with relevant stakeholders1 including cargo air carriers1 passenger air carriers1 and labor organizations representing pilots for cargo and passenger air carriers operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7d7 ,update ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress an update on the status of the public awareness campaign required under subsection 7a74 #ehd4 ,liability protection for volunteer pilots who fly for the public benefit ,section #d of the ,volunteer ,protection ,act of #aiig 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adejc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7f7 as subsections 7c7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7d7 and inserting subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,liability protection for pilots that fly for public benefit ,except as provided in subsections 7c7 and 7e71 no volunteer of a volunteer pilot nonprofit organization that arranges flights for public benefit shall be liable for harm caused by an act or omission of the volunteer on behalf of the organization if1 at the time of the act or omission1 the volunteer-- 7#a7 was operating an aircraft in furtherance of the purpose of1 and acting within the scope of the volunteer's responsibilities on behalf of1 the nonprofit organization to provide patient and medical transport 7including medical transport for veterans71 disaster relief1 humanitarian assistance1 or other similar charitable missions2 7#b7 was properly licensed and insured for the operation of the aircraft2 7#c7 was in compliance with all requirements of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for recent flight experience2 and 7#d7 did not cause the harm through willful or criminal misconduct1 gross negligence1 reckless misconduct1 or a conscious1 flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed by the volunteer4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g77#b71 as redesignated1 by striking 7e7 and inserting 7f74 ,,vi ,aviation ,workforce ,a ,youth in ,aviation #fja4 ,student outreach 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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the ,administration's existing outreach efforts1 such as the ,,stem ,aviation and ,space ,education ,outreach ,program1 to elementary and secondary students who are interested in careers in science1 technology1 engineering1 art1 and mathematics-- 7#a7 to prepare and inspire such students for aviation and aeronautical careers2 and 7#b7 to mitigate an anticipated shortage of pilots and other aviation professionals4 #fjb4 ,youth ,access to ,american ,jobs in ,aviation ,task ,force 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a ,youth ,access to ,american ,jobs in ,aviation ,task ,force 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,duties ,not later than #ab months after its establishment under subsection 7a71 the ,task ,force shall develop and submit to the ,administrator recommendations and strategies for the ,administration to-- 7#a7 facilitate and encourage high school students in the ,united ,states1 beginning in their junior year1 to enroll in and complete career and technical education courses1 including ,,stem1 that would prepare them to enroll in a course of study related to an aviation career at an institution of higher education1 including a community college or trade school2 7#b7 facilitate and encourage the students described in paragraph 7#a7 to enroll in a course of study related to an aviation career1 including aviation manufacturing1 engineering and maintenance1 at an institution of higher education1 including a community college or trade school2 and 7#c7 identify and develop pathways for students who complete a course of study described in paragraph 7#b7 to secure registered apprenticeships1 workforce development programs1 or careers in the aviation industry of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,considerations ,when developing recommendations and strategies under subsection 7b71 the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 identify industry trends that encourage or discourage youth in the ,united ,states from pursuing careers in aviation2 7#b7 consider how the ,administration2 air carriers2 aircraft1 powerplant1 and avionics manufacturers2 aircraft repair stations2 and other aviation stakeholders can coordinate efforts to support youth in pursuing careers in aviation2 7#c7 identify methods of enhancing aviation apprenticeships1 job skills training1 mentorship1 education1 and outreach programs that are exclusive to youth in the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 identify potential sources of government and private sector funding1 including grants and scholarships1 that may be used to carry out the recommendations and strategies described in subsection 7b7 and to support youth in pursuing careers in aviation4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after submission of the recommendations and strategies under subsection 7b71 the ,task ,force shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report outlining such recommendations and strategies4 7e7 ,composition of ,task ,force ,the ,administrator shall appoint members of the ,task ,force1 including representatives from the following3 7#a7 ,air carriers4 7#b7 ,aircraft1 powerplant1 and avionics manufacturers4 7#c7 ,aircraft repair stations4 7#d7 ,local educational agencies or high schools4 7#e7 ,institutions of higher education1 including community colleges and aviation trade schools4 7#f7 ,such other aviation and educational stakeholders and experts as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7f7 ,period of ,appointment ,members shall be appointed to the ,task ,force for the duration of the existence of the ,task ,force4 7g7 ,compensation ,task ,force members shall serve without compensation4 7h7 ,sunset ,the ,task ,force shall terminate upon the submittal of the report pursuant to subsection 7d74 7i7 ,definition of ,,stem ,the term ,,stem means-- 7#a7 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics2 and 7#b7 other career and technical education subjects that build on the subjects described in paragraph 7#a74 ,b ,women in ,aviation #faa4 ,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 #fab4 ,supporting women's involvement in the aviation field 7a7 ,advisory ,board ,to encourage women and girls to enter the field of aviation1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall create and facilitate the ,women in ,aviation ,advisory ,board 7referred to in this section as the ,board71 with the objective of promoting organizations and programs that are providing education1 training1 mentorship1 outreach1 and recruitment of women into the aviation industry4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall consist of members whose diverse background and expertise allow them to contribute balanced points of view and ideas regarding the strategies and objectives set forth in subsection 7f74 7c7 ,selection ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall appoint members of the ,board1 including representatives from the following3 7#a7 ,major airlines and aerospace companies4 7#b7 ,nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry4 7#c7 ,aviation business associations4 7#d7 ,engineering business associations4 7#e7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,auxiliary1 ,civil ,air ,patrol4 7#f7 ,institutions of higher education and aviation trade schools4 7d7 ,period of ,appointment ,members shall be appointed to the ,board for the duration of the existence of the ,board4 7e7 ,compensation ,board members shall serve without compensation4 7f7 ,duties ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,board shall present a comprehensive plan for strategies the ,administration can take1 which include the following objectives3 7#a7 ,identifying industry trends that directly or indirectly encourage or discourage women from pursuing careers in aviation4 7#b7 ,coordinating the efforts of airline companies1 nonprofit organizations1 and aviation and engineering associations to facilitate support for women pursuing careers in aviation4 7#c7 ,creating opportunities to expand existing scholarship opportunities for women in the aviation industry4 7#d7 ,enhancing aviation training1 mentorship1 education1 and outreach programs that are exclusive to women4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,board shall submit a report outlining the comprehensive plan for strategies pursuant to subsection 7f7 to the ,administrator and the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7#b7 ,availability online ,the ,administrator shall make the report publicly available online and in print4 7h7 ,sunset ,the ,board shall terminate upon the submittal of the report pursuant to subsection 7g74 ,c ,future of ,aviation ,workforce #fba4 ,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 #fbb4 ,aviation and aerospace workforce of the future 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 initiate a study-- 7#a7 to evaluate the current and future supply of individuals in the aviation and aerospace workforce2 7#b7 to identify the factors influencing the supply of individuals pursuing a career in the aviation or aerospace industry1 including barriers to entry into the workforce2 and 7#c7 to identify methods to increase the future supply of individuals in the aviation and aerospace workforce1 including 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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study and related recommendations4 #fbc4 ,sense of ,congress on hiring veterans ,it is the sense of ,congress that the aviation industry1 including certificate holders under parts #aba1 #ace1 and #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 should hire more of the ,nation's veterans4 #fbd4 ,aviation maintenance industry technical workforce 7a7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule to modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools governed by part #adg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall coordinate with government1 educational institutions1 labor organizations representing aviation maintenance workers1 and businesses to develop and publish guidance or model curricula for aviation maintenance technician schools referred to in subsection 7a7 to ensure workforce readiness for industry needs1 including curricula related to training in avionics1 troubleshooting1 and other areas of industry needs4 7c7 ,review and periodic updates ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 ensure training programs referred to in subsection 7a7 are revised and updated in correlation with aviation maintenance technician airman certification standards as necessary to reflect current technology and maintenance practices2 and 7#b7 publish updates to the guidance or model curricula required under subsection 7b7 at least once every #b years1 as necessary1 from the date of initial publication4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,if the ,administrator does not issue such final rule by the deadline specified in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #cj days after such deadline1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 an explanation as to why such final rule was not issued by such deadline2 and 7#b7 a schedule for issuing such final rule 4 7e7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on technical workers in the aviation maintenance industry4 7f7 ,contents ,in conducting the study under subsection 7e71 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 modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technical schools and address aviation maintenance industry needs for technical workers2 7#f7 develop recommendations for better coordinating actions by government1 educational institutions1 and businesses to support workforce growth in the aviation maintenance industry2 and 7#g7 develop recommendations for addressing the needs for government funding1 private investment1 equipment for training purposes1 and other resources necessary to strengthen existing training programs or develop new training programs to support workforce growth in the aviation industry4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study4 7h7 ,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 #fbe4 ,aviation workforce development programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish-- 7#a7 a program to provide grants for eligible projects to support the education of future aircraft pilots and the development of the aircraft pilot workforce2 and 7#b7 a program to provide grants for eligible projects to support the education and recruitment of aviation maintenance technical workers and the development of the aviation maintenance workforce4 7b7 ,project grants 7#a7 ,in general ,out of amounts made available under section #dhaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 not more than #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc is authorized to be expended to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#a71 and #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc is authorized to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,dollar amount limit ,not more than #ejj1jjj shall be available for any #a grant in any #a fiscal year under the programs established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,eligible applications 7#a7 ,an application for a grant under the program established under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be submitted1 in such form as the ,secretary may specify1 by-- 7,a7 an air carrier1 as defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a labor organization representing aircraft pilots2 7,b7 an accredited institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4 ,s4 ,c4 #ajja77 or a high school or secondary school 7as defined in section #ghja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,c7 a flight school that provides flight training1 as defined in part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or that holds a pilot school certificate under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7,d7 a ,state or local governmental entity4 7#b7 ,an application for a grant under the pilot program established under subsection 7a77#b7 shall be submitted1 in such form as the ,secretary may specify1 by-- 7,a7 a holder of a certificate issued under part #ba1 #aba1 #ace1 or #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations or a labor organization representing aviation maintenance workers2 7,b7 an accredited institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or a high school or secondary school 7as defined in section #ghja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja72 and 7,c7 a ,state or local governmental entity4 7d7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,for purposes of the program established under subsection 7a77#a71 an eligible project is a project-- 7,a7 to create and deliver curriculum designed to provide high school students with meaningful aviation education that is designed to prepare the students to become aircraft pilots1 aerospace engineers1 or unmanned aircraft systems operators2 or 7,b7 to support the professional development of teachers using the curriculum described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,for purposes of the pilot program established under subsection 7a77#b71 an eligible project is a project-- 7,a7 to establish new educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance1 including purchasing equipment1 or to improve existing such programs2 7,b7 to establish scholarships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry2 7,c7 to support outreach about careers in the aviation maintenance industry to-- 7i7 primary1 secondary1 and post-secondary school students2 or 7ii7 to communities underrepresented in the industry2 7,d7 to support educational opportunities related to aviation maintenance in economically disadvantaged geographic areas2 7,e7 to support transition to careers in aviation maintenance1 including for members of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,f7 to otherwise enhance aviation maintenance technical education or the aviation maintenance industry workforce4 7e7 ,grant application review ,in reviewing and selecting applications for grants under the programs established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prior to selecting among competing applications1 consult1 as appropriate1 with representatives of aircraft repair stations1 design and production approval holders1 air carriers1 labor organizations1 business aviation1 general aviation1 educational institutions1 and other relevant aviation sectors2 and 7#b7 ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection 7a77#a7 will allow participation from a diverse collection of public and private schools in rural1 suburban1 and urban areas4 ,d ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,workforce #fca4 ,community and technical college centers of excellence in small unmanned aircraft system technology training 7a7 ,designation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall establish a process to designate consortia of public1 #b-year institutions of higher education as ,community and ,technical ,college ,centers of ,excellence in ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,system ,technology ,training 7in this section referred to as the ,centers of ,excellence74 7b7 ,functions ,a ,center of ,excellence designated under subsection 7a7 shall have the capacity to train students for career opportunities in industry and government service related to the use of small unmanned aircraft systems4 7c7 ,education and training requirements ,in order to be designated as a ,center of ,excellence under subsection 7a71 a consortium shall be able to address education and training requirements associated with various types of small unmanned aircraft systems1 components1 and related equipment1 including with respect to-- 7#a7 multirotor and fixed-wing small unmanned aircraft2 7#b7 flight systems1 radio controllers1 components1 and characteristics of such aircraft2 7#c7 routine maintenance1 uses and applications1 privacy concerns1 safety1 and insurance for such aircraft2 7#d7 hands-on flight practice using small unmanned aircraft systems and computer simulator training2 7#e7 use of small unmanned aircraft systems in various industry applications and local1 ,state1 and ,federal government programs and services1 including in agriculture1 law enforcement1 monitoring oil and gas pipelines1 natural disaster response and recovery1 fire and emergency services1 and other emerging areas2 7#f7 ,federal policies concerning small unmanned aircraft2 7#g7 dual credit programs to deliver small unmanned aircraft training opportunities to secondary school students2 or 7#h7 training with respect to sensors and the processing1 analyzing1 and visualizing of data collected by small unmanned aircraft4 7d7 ,collaboration ,each ,center of ,excellence shall seek to collaborate with institutions participating in the ,alliance for ,system ,safety of ,,uas through ,research ,excellence of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and with the test ranges defined under section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7e7 ,institution of higher education ,in this section1 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 #fcb4 ,collegiate training initiative program for unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a collegiate training initiative program relating to unmanned aircraft systems by making new agreements or continuing existing agreements with institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 under which the institutions prepare students for careers involving unmanned aircraft systems4 ,the ,administrator may establish standards for the entry of such institutions into the program and for their continued participation in the program4 7b7 ,unmanned aircraft system defined ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given that term by section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 ,,vii ,,flight ,r,d ,act ,a ,general ,provisions #gja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,faa ,leadership in ,groundbreaking ,high-,tech ,research and ,development ,act or the ,,flight ,r,d ,act4 #gjb4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,,nasa ,the term ,,nasa means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #gjc4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,authorizations ,section #dhajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and1 for each of fiscal years #bjab through #bjae1 under subsection 7g72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 #ahi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#aa7 #aid1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#ab7 #aii1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#ac7 #bjd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#ad7 #bji1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#ae7 #bad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,research priorities ,section #dhajb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking consider and inserting prioritize safety in considering2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,as safety related activities shall be the highest research priority1 at least #gj percent of the amount appropriated under subsection 7a7 of this section shall be for safety research and development projects4 4 7c7 ,annual submission of the ,national ,aviation ,research ,plan ,section #dhajb7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states1 ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,annual submission of the ,national ,aviation ,research ,plan ,the ,administrator shall submit the national aviation research plan to ,congress no later than the date of submission of the ,president's budget request to ,congress for that fiscal year1 as required under section #ddeja7;c74 4 ,b ,,faa ,research and ,development ,organization #gaa4 ,assistant ,administrator for ,research and ,development 7a7 ,appointment ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall appoint an ,assistant ,administrator for ,research and ,development4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,assistant ,administrator for ,research and ,development shall1 at a minimum1 be responsible for-- 7#a7 management and oversight of all the ,,faa's research and development programs and activities2 and 7#b7 production of all congressional reports from the ,,faa relevant to research and development1 including the national aviation research plan required under section #ddeja7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,dual appointment ,the ,assistant ,administrator for ,research and ,development may be a dual-appointment1 holding the responsibilities of another ,assistant ,administrator4 #gab4 ,research advisory committee 7a7 ,advice and recommendations ,section #ddejh7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 provide advice and recommendations to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and ,congress about needs1 objectives1 plans1 approaches1 content1 and accomplishments of all aviation research and development activities and programs carried out1 including those under sections #djaai1 #ddejd1 #ddeje1 #ddejg1 #ddeaa-ddeac1 and #ddiab of this title2 4 7b7 ,written reply to research advisory committee ,section #ddejh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,written reply 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after receiving any recommendation from the research advisory committee1 the ,administrator shall provide a written reply to the research advisory committee that1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 clearly states whether the ,administrator accepts or rejects the recommendation2 7,b7 explains the rationale for the ,administrator's decision2 7,c7 sets forth the timeframe in which the ,administrator will implement the recommendation2 and 7,d7 describes the steps the ,administrator will take to implement the recommendation4 7#b7 ,transparency ,the written reply to the research advisory committee1 when transmitted to the research advisory committee1 shall be-- 7,a7 made publicly available on the research advisory committee website2 and 7,b7 transmitted to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,national aviation research plan ,the national aviation research plan required under section #ddeja7;c7 shall include a summary of all research advisory committee recommendations and a description of the status of their implementation4 4 ,c ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems #gba4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research and development roadmap ,the ,secretary shall submit the unmanned aircraft systems roadmap to ,congress on an annual basis as required under section #dhhjb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 ,d ,cybersecurity and responses to other threats #gca4 ,cyber ,testbed ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop an integrated ,cyber ,testbed for research1 development1 evaluation1 and validation of air traffic control modernization technologies1 before they enter the national airspace system1 as being compliant with ,,faa data security regulations4 ,the ,cyber ,testbed shall be part of an integrated research and development test environment capable of creating1 identifying1 defending1 and solving cybersecurity-related problems for the national airspace system4 ,this integrated test environment shall incorporate integrated test capacities within the ,,faa related to the national airspace system and ,next,gen4 #gcb4 ,study on the effect of extreme weather on air travel 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall jointly complete a study on the effect of extreme weather on commercial air travel4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,whether extreme weather may result in an increase in turbulence4 7#b7 ,the effect of extreme weather on current commercial air routes4 7#c7 ,the effect of extreme weather on domestic airports1 air traffic control facilities1 and associated facilities4 ,e ,,faa ,research and ,development ,activities #gda4 ,research plan for the certification of new technologies into the national airspace system ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with ,,nasa1 shall transmit a comprehensive research plan for the certification of new technologies into the national airspace system to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,this plan shall identify research necessary to support the certification and implementation of ,next,gen1 including both ground and air elements1 and explain the plan's relationship to other activities and procedures required for certification and implementation of new technologies into the national airspace system4 ,this plan shall be informed by the recommendations of the ,national ,research ,council report titled ,transformation in the ,air--,a ,review of the ,,faa ,research ,plan1 issued on ,june #h1 #bjae4 ,this plan shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a description of the strategic and prescriptive value of the research plan2 7#b7 an explanation of the expected outcomes from executing the plan2 7#c7 an assessment of the ,,faa's plan to use research and development to improve cybersecurity over the next #e years2 7#d7 an assessment of the current software assurance practices1 and the desired level or attributes to target in the software assurance program2 and 7#e7 best practices in research and development used by other organizations1 such as ,,nasa1 ,nav,canada1 and ,eurocontrol4 #gdb4 ,technology review 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 shall conduct a review of current and planned research on the use of advanced aircraft technologies1 innovative materials1 alternative fuels1 additive manufacturing1 and novel aircraft designs1 to increase aircraft fuel efficiency4 7#b7 ,summaries ,the review conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include summaries of projects and missions to examine-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of such technologies1 materials1 fuels1 and aircraft designs to enhance fuel efficiency and aerodynamic performance1 and reduce drag1 weight1 noise1 and fuel consumption2 and 7,b7 the potential for novel flight pattern planning and communications systems to reduce aircraft taxiing and airport circling4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,the review conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall identify potential opportunities for additional research and development1 public or private1 to increase aircraft fuel efficiency4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #gdc4 ,,cleen aircraft and engine technology partnership 7a7 ,cooperative agreement ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dgeaa4 ,,cleen engine and airframe technology partnership 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into a cost-sharing cooperative agreement1 using a competitive process1 with institutions1 entities1 or consortiums to carry out a program for the development1 maturation1 and testing of certifiable ,,cleen aircraft1 engine technologies1 and jet fuels for civil subsonic airplanes4 7b7 ,,cleen engine and airframe technology defined ,in this section1 the term ,,cleen aircraft and engine technology means continuous lower energy1 emissions1 and noise aircraft and engine technology4 7c7 ,performance objective ,the ,administrator shall establish the performance objectives for the program in terms of the specific objectives to reduce fuel burn1 emissions and noise4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents of subchapter ,i of chapter #dge is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dgeaj the following3 #dgeaa4 ,,cleen engine and airframe technology partnership4 4 #gdd4 ,research and deployment of certain airfield pavement technologies ,using amounts made available under section #dhajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may carry out a program for the research and development of aircraft pavement technologies under which the ,administrator makes grants to1 and enters into cooperative agreements with1 institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that-- 7#a7 research concrete and asphalt airfield pavement technologies that extend the life of airfield pavements2 7#b7 develop and conduct training2 7#c7 provide for demonstration projects2 and 7#d7 promote the latest airfield pavement technologies to aid in the development of safer1 more cost effective1 and more durable airfield pavements4 ,f ,geospatial data #gea4 ,short title2 findings 7a7 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,geospatial ,data ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 open and publicly available data is essential to the successful operation of the ,geo,platform2 7#b7 the private sector in the ,united ,states1 for the purposes of acquiring and producing quality geospatial data and geospatial data services1 has been and continues to be invaluable in carrying out the varying missions of ,federal departments and agencies1 as well as contributing positively to the ,united ,states economy2 and 7#c7 over the last #b decades1 ,congress has passed legislation that promotes greater access and use of ,government information and data1 which has-- 7,a7 sparked new1 innovative start-ups and services2 7,b7 spurred economic growth in many sectors1 such as in the geospatial services2 7,c7 advanced scientific research2 7,d7 promoted public access to ,federally funded services and data2 and 7,e7 improved access to geospatial data for the purposes of promoting public health1 weather forecasting1 economic development1 environmental protection1 flood zone research1 and other purposes4 #geb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle-- 7#a7 the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee established under section #ged7;a72 7#b7 the term ,committee means the ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee established under section #gec7;a72 7#c7 the term covered agency-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 an ,executive department1 as defined in section #aja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 that collects1 produces1 acquires1 maintains1 distributes1 uses1 or preserves geospatial data on paper or in electronic form to fulfill the mission of the ,executive department1 either directly or through a relationship with another organization1 including a ,state1 local government1 ,indian tribe1 institution of higher education1 business partner or contractor of the ,federal ,government1 and the public2 7ii7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 or 7iii7 the ,general ,services ,administration2 and 7,b7 does not include the ,department of ,defense 7including #cj components and agencies performing national missions7 or any element of the intelligence community2 7#d7 the term ,geo,platform means the ,geo,platform described in section #geh7;a72 7#e7 the term geospatial data-- 7,a7 means information that is tied to a location on the ,earth1 including by identifying the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the ,earth1 and that is generally represented in vector datasets by points1 lines1 polygons1 or other complex geographic features or phenomena2 7,b7 may be derived from1 among other things1 remote sensing1 mapping1 and surveying technologies2 7,c7 includes images and raster datasets1 aerial photographs1 and other forms of geospatial data or datasets in digitized or non-digitized form2 and 7,d7 does not include-- 7i7 geospatial data and activities of an ,indian tribe not carried out1 in whole or in part1 using ,federal funds1 as determined by the tribal government2 7ii7 classified national security-related geospatial data and activities of the ,department of ,defense1 unless declassified2 7iii7 classified national security-related geospatial data and activities of the ,department of ,energy1 unless declassified2 7iv7 geospatial data and activities under chapter #bb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #aaj of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjde72 7v7 intelligence geospatial data and activities1 as determined by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 or 7vi7 certain declassified national security-related geospatial data and activities of the intelligence community1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7#f7 the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given that term under section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b72 7#g7 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb72 7#h7 the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc72 7#i7 the term lead covered agency means a lead covered agency for a ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme designated under section #gef7;b77#a72 7#aj7 the term local government means any city1 county1 township1 town1 borough1 parish1 village1 or other general purpose political subdivision of a ,state2 7#aa7 the term metadata for geospatial data means information about geospatial data1 including the content1 source1 vintage1 accuracy1 condition1 projection1 method of collection1 and other characteristics or descriptions of the geospatial data2 7#ab7 the term ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme means the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset core geospatial datasets 7including electronic records and coordinates7 relating to a topic or subject designated under section #gef2 7#ac7 the term ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure means the technology1 policies1 criteria1 standards1 and employees necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 and the private sector 7including nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education72 and 7#ad7 the term proven practices means methods and activities that advance the use of geospatial data for the benefit of society4 #gec4 ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,department of the ,interior an interagency committee to be known as the ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee1 which shall act as the lead entity in the executive branch for the development1 implementation1 and review of policies1 practices1 and standards relating to geospatial data4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall serve as ,chairperson of the ,committee and ,vice ,chairperson of the ,committee1 respectively4 7#b7 ,other members 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each covered agency and the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency shall each designate a representative of their respective agency to serve as a member of the ,committee4 7,b7 ,requirement for appointments ,an officer appointed to serve as a member of the ,committee shall hold a position as an assistant secretary1 or an equivalent position1 or a higher ranking position4 7#c7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and as needed thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall update guidance with respect to membership of the ,committee and the roles of members of the ,committee4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 lead the development and management of and operational decision making for the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure strategic plan and geospatial data policy in accordance with section #gee2 7#b7 designate ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes and oversee the coordinated management of the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes in accordance with section #gef2 7#c7 establish and maintain geospatial data standards in accordance with section #geg2 7#d7 periodically review and determine the extent to which covered agencies comply with geospatial data standards2 7#e7 ensure that the ,geo,platform operates in accordance with section #geh2 7#f7 direct and facilitate national implementation of the system of ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes2 7#g7 communicate with and foster communication among covered agencies and other entities and individuals relating to geospatial data technology development1 transfer1 and exchange in order to-- 7,a7 identify and meet the needs of users of geospatial data2 7,b7 promote cost-effective data collection1 documentation1 maintenance1 distribution1 and preservation strategies2 and 7,c7 leverage ,federal and non-,federal resources1 such as promoting ,federal shared services and cross-agency coordination for marketplace solutions2 7#h7 define roles and responsibilities and promote and guide cooperation and coordination among agencies of the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 institutions of higher education1 and the private sector in the collection1 production1 sharing1 and use of geospatial information1 the implementation of the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure1 and the identification of proven practices2 7#i7 coordinate with international organizations having an interest in the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure or global spatial data infrastructures2 7#aj7 make available online and update at least annually-- 7,a7 a summary of the status for each ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 based on the report submitted by the applicable lead covered agency under section #gef7;b77#c77;,e77ii77,i71 which shall include-- 7i7 an evaluation of the progress of each lead covered agency in achieving the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of section #gef7;b77#c72 and 7ii7 a determination of whether1 for each of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of section #gef7;b77#c71 each lead covered agency meets expectations1 has made progress toward expectations1 or fails to meet expectations2 7,b7 a summary and evaluation of the achievements of each covered agency1 based on the annual report submitted by the covered agency under section #gei7;b77#a71 which shall include a determination of whether the covered agency meets expectations1 has made progress toward expectations1 or fails to meet expectations for each of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ac7 of section #gei7;a72 7,c7 a collection of periodic technical publications1 management articles1 and reports related to the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure2 and 7,d7 a membership directory for the ,committee1 including identifying members of any subcommittee or working group of the ,committee2 7#aa7 7,a7 make available to and request comments from the ,advisory ,committee regarding the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#aj72 7,b7 if requested by the ,advisory ,committee1 respond to any comments by the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,c7 not less than once every #b years1 submit to ,congress a report that includes the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#aj71 the comments of the ,advisory ,committee1 and the responses of the ,committee to the comments2 7#ab7 7,a7 make available to and request comments from covered agencies regarding the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#aj72 and 7,b7 not less than once every #b years1 submit to ,congress a report that includes the comments of the covered agencies and the responses of the ,committee to the comments2 and 7#ac7 support and promote the infrastructure of networks1 systems1 services1 and standards that provide a digital representation of the ,earth to users for many applications4 7d7 ,staff support ,the ,committee shall establish an ,office of the ,secretariat within the ,department of the ,interior to provide administrative support1 strategic planning1 funding1 and technical support to the ,committee4 #ged4 ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall establish within the ,department of the ,interior the ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee to provide advice and recommendations to the ,chairperson of the ,committee4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of not more than #cj members1 at least one of which will be from the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 who shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,chairperson of the ,committee2 7,b7 be selected-- 7i7 to generally achieve a balanced representation of the viewpoints of various interested parties involved in national geospatial activities and the development of the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure2 and 7ii7 with consideration of a geographic balance of residence of the members2 and 7,c7 be selected from among groups involved in the geospatial community1 including-- 7i7 ,states2 7ii7 local governments2 7iii7 regional governments2 7iv7 tribal governments2 7v7 private sector entities2 7vi7 geospatial information user industries2 7vii7 professional associations2 7viii7 scholarly associations2 7ix7 nonprofit organizations2 7x7 academia2 7xi7 licensed geospatial data acquisition professionals2 and 7xii7 the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,committee shall appoint the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,members shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 with the term of #a_/c of the members expiring each year4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,advisory ,committee shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#d7 ,limit on terms ,except for the member from the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 an individual-- 7,a7 may not be appointed to more than #b consecutive terms as a member of the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,b7 after serving for #b consecutive terms1 is eligible to be appointed as a member of the ,advisory ,committee on and after the date that is #b years after the end of the second consecutive term of the individual as a member of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#e7 ,ethical requirements ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee may not participate in any specific-party matter 7including a lease1 license1 permit1 contract1 claim1 agreement1 or related litigation7 with the ,department of the ,interior in which the member has a direct financial interest4 7#f7 ,incumbents 7,a7 ,in general ,an individual serving on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act as a member of the ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee established by the ,secretary of the ,interior may serve as a member of the ,advisory ,committee until the end of the term of the individual under the appointment4 7,b7 ,limit on terms ,any period of service as a member of the ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee established by the ,secretary of the ,interior shall be considered a period of service as a member of the ,advisory ,committee for purposes of paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,subcommittees ,a subcommittee of the ,advisory ,committee-- 7#a7 may be formed for the purposes of compiling information or conducting research2 7#b7 shall be composed of members appointed by the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee2 7#c7 shall act under the direction of the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee and the officer or employee designated under section #aj7;e7 of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 with respect to the ,advisory ,committee2 7#d7 shall report the recommendations of the subcommittee to the ,advisory ,committee for consideration2 and 7#e7 shall meet as necessary to accomplish the objectives of the subcommittee1 subject to the approval of the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee and the availability of resources4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson1 not less than #a time each year and not more than #d times each year4 7#b7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold meetings or hearings4 7e7 ,duties of the ,advisory ,committee ,the ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7#a7 provide advice and recommendations relating to-- 7,a7 the management of ,federal and national geospatial programs2 7,b7 the development of the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure2 and 7,c7 implementation of this subtitle2 7#b7 review and comment on geospatial policy and management issues2 and 7#c7 ensure the views of representatives of non-,federal interested parties involved in national geospatial activities are conveyed to the ,committee4 7f7 ,powers of the ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee may hold meetings 7which shall be open to the public7 and sit and act at such times and places as the ,advisory ,committee considers advisable to carry out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,information from covered agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee1 with the concurrence of the ,chairperson of the ,committee1 may secure directly from any covered agency such information as the ,advisory ,committee considers necessary to carry out this subtitle4 ,upon request of the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee1 the head of such agency shall furnish such information to the ,advisory ,committee4 7,b7 ,noncooperation ,the ,advisory ,committee shall include in the comments of the ,advisory ,committee submitted under section #gec7;c77#aa7 a discussion of any failure by a covered agency to furnish information in response to a request under subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph4 7#c7 ,postal services ,the ,advisory ,committee may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7g7 ,advisory ,committee personnel matters 7#a7 ,no compensation of members 7,a7 ,non-federal employees ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,federal employees ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee who is an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,advisory ,committee4 7#c7 ,detail of government employees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,committee to support the ,advisory ,committee without reimbursement1 and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7#d7 ,staff support ,the ,office of the ,secretariat established by the ,committee under section #gec7;d7 shall provide administrative support to the ,advisory ,committee4 7h7 ,applicability of ,,faca 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,no termination ,section #ad7;a77#b7 of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 7i7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,advisory ,committee shall terminate #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,continuation ,the ,advisory ,committee may be continued for successive #aj-year periods by action taken by the ,secretary of the ,interior to renew the ,advisory ,committee before the date on which the ,advisory ,committee would otherwise terminate4 #gee4 ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure shall ensure that geospatial data from multiple sources 7including the covered agencies1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 the private sector1 and institutions of higher education7 is available and easily integrated to enhance the understanding of the physical and cultural world4 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure are to-- 7#a7 ensure-- 7,a7 that geospatial data are reviewed prior to disclosure to ensure-- 7i7 compliance with section #eeb;a of title #e 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 and 7ii7 that personally identifiable information is not disclosed1 which shall include an assessment of re-identification risk when determining what data constitute personally identifiable information2 7,b7 that geospatial data are designed to enhance the accuracy of statistical information1 both in raw form and in derived information products2 7,c7 free and open access for the public to geospatial data1 information1 and interpretive products1 in accordance with ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#acj1 or any successor thereto2 7,d7 the protection of proprietary interests related to licensed information and data2 and 7,e7 the interoperability and sharing capabilities of ,federal information systems and data to enable the drawing of resources from covered agencies and partners of covered agencies2 and 7#b7 support and advance the establishment of a ,global ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure1 consistent with national security1 national defense1 national intelligence1 and international trade requirements1 including ensuring that covered agencies develop international geospatial data in accordance with international voluntary consensus standards1 as defined in ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#aai1 or any successor thereto4 7c7 ,strategic plan ,the ,committee shall prepare and maintain a strategic plan for the development and implementation of the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure in a manner consistent with national security1 national defense1 and emergency preparedness program policies regarding data accessibility4 7d7 ,advisory role ,the ,committee shall advise ,federal and non-,federal users of geospatial data on their responsibilities relating to implementation of the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure4 #gef4 ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall designate as ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes the primary topics and subjects for which the coordinated development1 maintenance1 and dissemination of geospatial data will benefit the ,federal ,government and the interests of the people of the ,united ,states1 which shall-- 7#a7 be representations of conceptual topics describing digital spatial information for the ,nation2 and 7#b7 contain associated datasets 7with attribute records and coordinates7-- 7,a7 that are documented1 verifiable1 and officially designated to meet recognized standards2 7,b7 that may be used in common2 and 7,c7 from which other datasets may be derived4 7b7 ,lead covered agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,for each ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 the ,committee shall designate one or more covered agencies as the lead covered agencies for the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme4 7#b7 ,general responsibility ,the lead covered agencies for a ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme shall be responsible for ensuring the coordinated management of the data1 supporting resources 7including technology and personnel71 and related services and products of the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme4 7#c7 ,specific responsibilities ,to assist in fulfilling the responsibilities under paragraph 7#b7 with respect to a ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 the lead covered agencies shall-- 7,a7 provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of geospatial data standards for the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 with a particular emphasis on a data content standard for the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 including by-- 7i7 assessing existing standards2 7ii7 identifying anticipated or needed data standards2 and 7iii7 developing a plan to originate and implement needed standards with relevant community and international practices-- 7,i7 in accordance with ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#aai1 or any successor thereto2 and 7,,ii7 consistent with or as a part of the plan described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,b7 provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of a plan for nationwide population of the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 which shall-- 7i7 include developing partnership programs with ,states1 ,indian tribes1 institutions of higher education1 private sector entities1 other ,federal agencies1 and local governments2 7ii7 meet the needs of users of geospatial data2 7iii7 address human and financial resource needs2 7iv7 identify needs relating to standards1 metadata for geospatial data within the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 and the ,geo,platform2 and 7v7 expedite the development of necessary ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes2 7,c7 establish goals that support the strategic plan for the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure prepared under section #gee7;c72 7,d7 as necessary1 collect and analyze information from users of geospatial data within the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme regarding the needs of the users for geospatial data and incorporate the needs of users in strategies relating to the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme2 and 7,e7 as part of administering the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme-- 7i7 designate a point of contact within the lead covered agency who shall be responsible for developing1 maintaining1 coordination relating to1 and disseminating data using the ,geo,platform2 7ii7 submit to the ,committee-- 7,i7 a performance report1 at least annually1 that documents the activities relating to and implementation of the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 including progress in achieving the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d72 and 7,,ii7 comments1 as appropriate1 regarding the summary and evaluation of the performance report provided by the ,committee under section #gec7;c77#ab72 7iii7 publish maps or comparable graphics online 7in accordance with the mapping conventions specified by the ,committee7 showing the extent and status of the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes for which the covered agency is a lead covered agency2 7iv7 encourage individuals and entities that are a source of geospatial data or metadata for geospatial data for the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme to provide access to such data through the ,geo,platform2 7v7 coordinate with the ,geo,platform2 and 7vi7 identify and publish proven practices for the use and application of geospatial data of the lead covered agency4 #geg4 ,geospatial data standards 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #baf of the ,e-,government ,act of #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note71 the ,committee shall establish standards for each ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme1 which-- 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 rules1 conditions1 guidelines1 and characteristics for the geospatial data within the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme and related processes1 technology1 and organization2 and 7,b7 content standards for metadata for geospatial data within the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme2 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall be consistent with international standards and protocols2 7#c7 shall include universal data standards that shall be acceptable for the purposes of declassified intelligence community data2 and 7#d7 the ,committee shall periodically review and update as necessary for the standards to remain current1 relevant1 and effective4 7b7 ,development of standards ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 develop and promulgate standards under this section-- 7,a7 in accordance with ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#aai1 or any successor thereto2 and 7,b7 after consultation with a broad range of data users and providers2 7#b7 to the maximum extent possible1 use national and international standards adopted by voluntary standards consensus bodies2 and 7#c7 establish new standards only to the extent standards described in paragraph 7#b7 do not exist4 7c7 ,exclusion ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall withhold from public disclosure any information the disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause damage to the national interest1 security1 or defense of the ,united ,states1 including information relating to geospatial intelligence data activities1 as determined in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 #geh4 ,geo,platform 7a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall operate an electronic service that provides access to geospatial data and metadata for geospatial data to the general public1 to be known as the ,geo,platform4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,geo,platform-- 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 be available through the internet and other communications means2 7ii7 be accessible through a common interface2 7iii7 include metadata for all geospatial data collected by covered agencies1 directly or indirectly2 7iv7 include download access to all open geospatial data directly or indirectly collected by covered agencies2 and 7v7 include a set of programming instructions and standards providing an automated means of accessing available geospatial data1 which-- 7,i7 harmonize sources and data standards associated with geospatial data1 including metadata2 and 7,,ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 as determined by the ,chairperson of the ,committee1 shall be made publicly available2 7,b7 may include geospatial data from a source other than a covered agency1 if determined appropriate by the ,committee2 and 7,c7 shall not store or serve proprietary information or data acquired under a license by the ,federal ,government1 unless authorized by the data provider4 7#b7 ,managing partner ,the ,chairperson of the ,committee shall designate an agency to serve as the managing partner for developing and operating the ,geo,platform1 taking direction from the ,committee on the scope1 functionality1 and performance of the ,geo,platform4 7c7 ,clarification ,although the ,geo,platform is intended to include all ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset and other ,federal datasets1 nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to prevent a covered agency from also presenting1 providing1 or disseminating data that is-- 7#a7 specific to the functions of the covered agency2 or 7#b7 targeted to information consumers that directly interface with the services1 portals1 or other mechanisms of the covered agency4 #gei4 ,covered agency responsibilities 7a7 ,in general ,each covered agency shall-- 7#a7 prepare1 maintain1 publish1 and implement a strategy for advancing geographic information and related geospatial data and activities appropriate to the mission of the covered agency1 in support of the strategic plan for the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure prepared under section #gee7;c72 7#b7 collect1 maintain1 disseminate1 and preserve geospatial data such that the resulting data1 information1 or products can be readily shared with other ,federal agencies and non-,federal users2 7#c7 promote the integration of geospatial data from all sources2 7#d7 ensure that data information products and other records created in geospatial data and activities are included on agency record schedules that have been approved by the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration2 7#e7 allocate resources to fulfill the responsibilities of effective geospatial data collection1 production1 and stewardship with regard to related activities of the covered agency1 and as necessary to support the activities of the ,committee2 7#f7 use the geospatial data standards1 including the standards for metadata for geospatial data1 and other appropriate standards1 including documenting geospatial data with the relevant metadata and making metadata available through the ,geo,platform2 7#g7 coordinate and work in partnership with other ,federal agencies1 agencies of ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 institutions of higher education1 and the private sector to efficiently and cost-effectively collect1 integrate1 maintain1 disseminate1 and preserve geospatial data1 building upon existing non-,federal geospatial data to the extent possible2 7#h7 use geospatial information to-- 7,a7 make ,federal geospatial information and services more useful to the public2 7,b7 enhance operations2 7,c7 support decision making2 and 7,d7 enhance reporting to the public and to ,congress2 7#i7 protect personal privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with ,federal policy and law2 7#aj7 participate in determining1 when applicable1 whether declassified data can contribute to and become a part of the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure2 7#aa7 search all sources1 including the ,geo,platform1 to determine if existing ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or private geospatial data meets the needs of the covered agency before expending funds for geospatial data collection2 7#ab7 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that a person receiving ,federal funds for geospatial data collection provides high-quality data2 and 7#ac7 appoint a contact to coordinate with the lead covered agencies for collection1 acquisition1 maintenance1 and dissemination of the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data themes used by the covered agency4 7b7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,each covered agency shall submit to the ,committee an annual report regarding the achievements of the covered agency in preparing and implementing the strategy described in subsection 7a77#a7 and complying with the other requirements under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,budget submission ,each covered agency shall-- 7,a7 include geospatial data in preparing the budget submission of the covered agency to the ,president under sections #aaje7;a7 and #aajh of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 maintain an inventory of all geospatial data assets in accordance with ,,omb ,circular ,a-#acj1 or any successor thereto2 and 7,c7 prepare an annual report to ,congress identifying ,federal-wide geospatial data assets1 as defined in ,,omb ,circular ,a-#af1 as set forth in ,,omb memo ,m-#aa-jc1 ,issuance of ,,omb ,circular ,a-#af ,supplemental ,guidance 7,november #aj1 #bjaj71 or any successor thereto4 7#c7 ,disclosure ,each covered agency shall disclose each contract1 cooperative agreement1 grant1 or other transaction that deals with geospatial data1 which may include posting information relating to the contract1 cooperative agreement1 grant1 or other transaction on www4,u,s,aspending4gov and www4itdashboard4gov1 or any successors thereto4 7#d7 ,,omb review ,in reviewing the annual budget justifications submitted by covered agencies1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall take into consideration the summary and evaluations required under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #gec7;c77#aj71 comments1 and replies to comments as required under paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab7 of section #gec7;c71 in its annual evaluation of the budget justification of each covered agency4 7#e7 ,reporting ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall include a discussion of the summaries and evaluation of the progress in establishing the ,national ,spatial ,data ,infrastructure in each ,e-,government status report submitted under section #cfjf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,audits ,not less than once every #b years1 the inspector general of a covered agency 7or senior ethics official of the covered agency for a covered agency without an inspector general7 shall submit to ,congress an audit of the collection1 production1 acquisition1 maintenance1 distribution1 use1 and preservation of geospatial data by the covered agency1 which shall include a review of-- 7#a7 the compliance of the covered agency with the standards for geospatial data1 including metadata for geospatial data1 established under section #geg2 7#b7 the compliance of the covered agency with the requirements under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 the compliance of the covered agency on the limitation on the use of ,federal funds under section #gei;,a4 #gei;,a4 ,limitation on use of ,federal funds 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term implementation date means the date that is #e years after the date on which standards for each ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme are established under section #geg4 7b7 ,limitation ,except as provided otherwise in this section1 on and after the implementation date1 a covered agency may not use ,federal funds for the collection1 production1 acquisition1 maintenance1 or dissemination of geospatial data that does not comply with the applicable standards established under section #geg1 as determined by the ,committee4 7c7 ,exception for existing geospatial data ,on and after the implementation date1 a covered agency may use ,federal funds to maintain and disseminate geospatial data that does not comply with the applicable standards established under section #geg if the geospatial data was collected1 produced1 or acquired by the covered agency before the implementation date4 7d7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chairperson of the ,committee may grant a waiver of the limitation under subsection 7b71 upon a request from a covered agency submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,a request for a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be submitted not later than #cj days before the implementation date2 7,b7 provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for seeking a waiver2 7,c7 provide a detailed plan to achieve compliance with the applicable standards established under section #geg2 and 7,d7 provide the date by which the covered agency shall achieve compliance with the applicable standards established under section #geg4 7e7 ,best efforts to comply during transition ,during the period beginning on the date on which standards for a ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme are established under section #geg and ending on the implementation date1 each covered agency1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall collect1 produce1 acquire1 maintain1 and disseminate geospatial data within the ,national ,geospatial ,data ,asset data theme in accordance with the standards4 #gei;,b4 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subtitle shall repeal1 amend1 or supersede any existing law unless specifically provided in this subtitle4 #gei;,c4 ,private sector ,the ,committee and each covered agency may1 to the maximum extent practical1 rely upon and use the private sector in the ,united ,states for the provision of geospatial data and services4 ,g ,miscellaneous #gfa4 ,next,gen research ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report specifying the top #e priority research areas for the implementation and advancement of ,next,gen1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of why the research areas are a priority for the implementation and advancement of ,next,gen2 7#b7 an identification of the other ,federal agencies and private organizations assisting the ,administration with the research2 and 7#c7 an estimate of when the research will be completed4 #gfb4 ,advanced ,materials ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dde of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddeah4 ,advanced ,materials ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall continue operation of the ,advanced ,materials ,center of ,excellence 7referred to in this section as the ,center7 under its structure as in effect on ,march #a1 #bjaf1 which shall focus on applied research and training on the durability and maintainability of advanced materials in transport airframe structures4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,center shall-- 7#a7 promote and facilitate collaboration among academia1 the ,transportation ,division of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the commercial aircraft industry1 including manufacturers1 commercial air carriers1 and suppliers2 and 7#b7 establish goals set to advance technology1 improve engineering practices1 and facilitate continuing education in relevant areas of study4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #dde of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddeah4 ,advanced ,materials ,center of ,excellence4 4 ,,viii ,aviation ,revenue ,provisions #hja4 ,expenditure authority from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #iejb7;d77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjah and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting or the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah24 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #iejb7;e77#b7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjah and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #hjb4 ,extension of taxes funding ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,fuel taxes ,section #djha7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,ticket taxes 7#a7 ,persons ,section #dbfa7k77#a77;,a77ii7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,property ,section #dbga7;d77#a77;,a77ii7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7c7 ,fractional ownership programs 7#a7 ,fuel tax ,section #djdc7;d7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjba and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,treatment as noncommercial aviation ,section #djhc7;b7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjah and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbc4 7#c7 ,exemption from ticket taxes ,section #dbfa7;j7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 ,c ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah #aaja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,reauthorization ,act4 #aajb4 ,definitions ,in this division1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board4 7#b7 ,chairman ,the term ,chairman means the ,chairman of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board4 7#c7 ,most wanted list ,the term ,most ,wanted ,list means the ,board publication entitled ,most ,wanted ,list4 #aajc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aaah7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this chapter #aaa1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 #aab1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 #aac1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 and #aad1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 4 #aajd4 ,still images 7a7 ,still images1 voice recorders1 and video recorders 7#a7 ,cockpit recordings and transcripts ,section #aaad7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting ,references to information in making safety recommendations4-- before ,this2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,board and inserting ,confidentiality of recordings4--,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,board2 and 7ii7 by amending the second sentence to read as follows3 7#b7 ,exception ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7g71 the ,board shall make public any part of a transcript1 any written depiction of visual information obtained from a video recorder1 or any still image obtained from a video recorder the ,board decides is relevant to the accident or incident-- 7,a7 if the ,board holds a public hearing on the accident or incident1 at the time of the hearing2 or 7,b7 if the ,board does not hold a public hearing1 at the time a majority of the other factual reports on the accident or incident are placed in the public docket4 4 7#b7 ,surface vehicle recordings and transcripts ,section #aaad7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,board and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,board2 and 7ii7 by amending the second sentence to read as follows3 7#b7 ,exception ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7g71 the ,board shall make public any part of a transcript1 any written depiction of visual information obtained from a video recorder1 or any still image obtained from a video recorder the ,board decides is relevant to the accident-- 7,a7 if the ,board holds a public hearing on the accident1 at the time of the hearing2 or 7,b7 if the ,board does not hold a public hearing1 at the time a majority of the other factual reports on the accident are placed in the public docket4 4 7#c7 ,privacy protections ,section #aaad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,privacy protections ,before making public any still image obtained from a video recorder under subsection 7c77#b7 or subsection 7d77#b71 the ,board shall take such action as appropriate to protect from public disclosure any information that readily identifies an individual1 including a decedent4 4 7b7 ,cockpit and surface vehicle recordings and transcripts ,section #aaed7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,transcripts and recordings and inserting ,in general2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 any still image that the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board has not made available to the public under section #aaad7;c7 or #aaad7;d7 of this title2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking recorder recording and inserting recorder recording1 including with regard to a video recording any still image that the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board has not made available to the public under section #aaad7;c7 or #aaad7;d7 of this title12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking recorder recording and inserting recorder recording1 including with regard to a video recording any still image that the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board has not made available to the public under section #aaad7;c7 or #aaad7;d7 of this title12 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting a still image or before a part of a cockpit2 and 7ii7 by striking the part of the transcript or the recording each place it appears and inserting the still image1 the part of the transcript1 or the recording2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting a still image or before a part of a cockpit2 and 7ii7 by striking the part of the transcript or the recording each place it appears and inserting the still image1 the part of the transcript1 or the recording2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,still image ,the term still image means any still image obtained from a video recorder4 4 #aaje4 ,electronic records ,section #aacd7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting including an electronic record1 after record14 #aajf4 ,report on ,most ,wanted ,list methodology 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the date on which the first ,most ,wanted ,list to be published after the date of enactment of this ,act is published1 the ,chairman shall publish on a publicly available website of the ,board and submit to appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the methodology used to prioritize and select recommendations to be included by the ,board in the ,most ,wanted ,list4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed description of how the ,board accounts for the risk to safety addressed in each of its recommendations1 including the extent to which the ,board considers-- 7,a7 the types of data and other information1 including studies and reports1 used to identify the amount and probability of risk to safety2 7,b7 the reduction of the risk to safety1 estimated over a period of time1 by implementing each recommendation2 7,c7 the practicality and feasibility of achieving the reduction of the risk to safety described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 any alternate means of reducing the risk2 7#b7 a detailed description of the extent to which the ,board considers any prior1 related investigation1 safety recommendation1 or other safety action when prioritizing and selecting recommendations2 and 7#c7 a description of the extent of coordination and consultation when prioritizing and selecting the recommendations4 7c7 ,,gao report ,not later than #ae months after the date that the methodology report is published under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report examining the methodology used by the ,board to prioritize and select safety recommendations for inclusion in the ,most ,wanted ,list4 #aajg4 ,methodology 7a7 ,redesignation ,section #aaaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,annual report ,the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall submit a report to ,congress on ,july #a of each year4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a statistical and analytical summary of the transportation accident investigations conducted and reviewed by the ,board during the prior calendar year2 7#b7 a survey and summary of the recommendations made by the ,board to reduce the likelihood of recurrence of those accidents together with the observed response to each recommendation2 7#c7 a detailed appraisal of the accident investigation and accident prevention activities of other departments1 agencies1 and instrumentalities of the ,united ,states ,government and ,state and local governmental authorities having responsibility for those activities under a law of the ,united ,states or a ,state2 7#d7 a description of the activities and operations of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,training ,center during the prior calendar year2 7#e7 a list of accidents1 during the prior calendar year1 that the ,board was required to investigate under section #aaca but did not investigate and an explanation of why they were not investigated2 and 7#f7 a list of ongoing investigations that have exceeded the expected time allotted for completion by ,board order and an explanation for the additional time required to complete each such investigation4 4 7b7 ,methodology 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aaag4 ,methodology 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,reauthorization ,act1 the ,chairman shall include with each investigative report in which a recommendation is issued by the ,board a methodology section detailing the process and information underlying the selection of each recommendation4 7b7 ,elements ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the methodology section under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each recommendation-- 7#a7 a brief summary of the ,board's collection and analysis of the specific accident investigation information most relevant to the recommendation2 7#b7 a description of the ,board's use of external information1 including studies1 reports1 and experts1 other than the findings of a specific accident investigation1 if any were used to inform or support the recommendation1 including a brief summary of the specific safety benefits and other effects identified by each study1 report1 or expert2 and 7#c7 a brief summary of any examples of actions taken by regulated entities before the publication of the safety recommendation1 to the extent such actions are known to the ,board1 that were consistent with the recommendation4 7c7 ,acceptable limitation ,if the ,board knows of more than #c examples taken by regulated entities before the publication of the safety recommendation that were consistent with the recommendation1 the brief summary under subsection 7b77#c7 may be limited to only #c of those examples4 7d7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the recommendation is only for a person to disseminate information on-- 7#a7 an existing agency best practices document2 or 7#b7 an existing regulatory requirement4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to require any change to a recommendation made by the ,board before the date of enactment of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,reauthorization ,act1 unless the recommendation is a repeat recommendation issued on or after the date of enactment of such ,act4 7f7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 to delay publication of the findings1 cause1 or probable cause of a ,board investigation2 7#b7 to delay the issuance of an urgent recommendation that the ,board has determined must be issued to avoid immediate loss1 death1 or injury2 or 7#c7 to limit the number of examples the ,board may consider before issuing a recommendation4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaaf the following3 #aag4 ,methodology4 4 #aajh4 ,multimodal accident database management system 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,board shall establish and maintain a multimodal accident database management system for ,board investigators4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the system shall be to support the ,board in improving-- 7#a7 the quality of accident data the ,board makes available to the public2 and 7#b7 the selection of accidents for investigation and allocation of limited resources4 7c7 ,requirements ,the system shall-- 7#a7 maintain a historical record of accidents that are investigated by the ,board2 and 7#b7 be capable of the secure storage1 retrieval1 and management of information associated with the investigations of such accidents4 #aaji4 ,addressing the needs of families of individuals involved in accidents 7a7 ,air carriers holding certificates of public convenience and necessity ,section #daaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a major and inserting any2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking 7and any other victim of the accident7 and inserting 7and any other victim of the accident1 including any victim on the ground72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking major and inserting any2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#ag77;,a71 by striking significant and inserting any4 7b7 ,foreign air carriers providing foreign air transportation ,section #dacac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking a major and inserting any2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking a significant and inserting any2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking a significant and inserting any2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#i7 to read as follows3 7#i7 ,equal treatment of passengers ,an assurance that the treatment of the families of nonrevenue passengers 7and any other victim of the accident1 including any victim on the ground7 will be the same as the treatment of the families of revenue passengers4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#af7-- 7i7 by striking major and inserting any2 and 7ii7 by striking the foreign air carrier will consult and inserting will consult2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ag77;,a71 by striking significant and inserting any4 7c7 ,assistance to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents ,section #aacf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking aircraft accident within the ,united ,states involving an air carrier or foreign air carrier and resulting in a major loss of life and inserting aircraft accident involving an air carrier or foreign air carrier1 resulting in any loss of life1 and for which the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board will serve as the lead investigative agency2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,aircraft accident ,the term aircraft accident means any aviation disaster1 regardless of its cause or suspected cause1 for which the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board is the lead investigative agency4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 any other person injured or killed in the aircraft accident1 as determined appropriate by the ,board4 4 7d7 ,assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents ,section #aaci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking resulting in a major loss of life and inserting resulting in any loss of life1 and for which the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board will serve as the lead investigative agency2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7h77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,rail passenger accident ,the term rail passenger accident means any rail passenger disaster that-- 7,a7 results in any loss of life2 7,b7 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board will serve as the lead investigative agency for2 and 7,c7 occurs in the provision of-- 7i7 interstate intercity rail passenger transportation 7as such term is defined in section #bdajb72 or 7ii7 high-speed rail 7as such term is defined in section #bfaje7 transportation1 regardless of its cause or suspected cause4 4 7e7 ,information for families of individuals involved in accidents 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #aa of subtitle ,,ii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aadj4 ,information for families of individuals involved in accidents ,in the course of an investigation of an accident described in section #aaca7;a77#a71 except an aircraft accident described in section #aacf or a rail passenger accident described in section #aaci1 the ,board may1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the families of individuals involved in the accident1 and other individuals the ,board deems appropriate-- 7#a7 are informed as to the roles1 with respect to the accident and the post-accident activities1 of the ,board2 7#b7 are briefed1 before any public briefing1 about the accident1 its causes1 and any other findings from the investigation2 and 7#c7 are individually informed of and allowed to attend any public hearings and meetings of the ,board about the accident4 4 7#b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of chapter #aa of subtitle ,,ii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaci the following3 #aadj4 ,information for families of individuals involved in accidents4 4 #aaaj4 ,government ,accountability ,office report on investigation launch decision-making processes ,section #aach of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 the process and procedures to select an accident to investigate2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting a comma after ,science4 #aaaa4 ,periodic review of safety recommendations 7a7 ,reports ,section #aaaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking and studies and inserting 1 studies1 and retrospective reviews2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,retrospective reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 not later than ,june #a1 #bjai1 and at least every #e years thereafter1 the ,chairman shall complete a retrospective review of recommendations issued by the ,board that are classified as open by the ,board4 7#b7 ,contents ,a review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a determination of whether the recommendation should be updated1 closed1 or reissued in light of-- 7i7 changed circumstances2 7ii7 more recently issued recommendations2 7iii7 the availability of new technologies2 or 7iv7 new information making the recommendation ineffective or insufficient for achieving its objective2 and 7,b7 a justification for each determination under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date a review under paragraph 7#a7 is complete1 the ,chairman shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 the findings of the review under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 each determination under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 and justification under paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7,c7 if applicable1 a schedule for updating1 closing1 or reissuing a recommendation4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aaaf and inserting the following3 #aaaf4 ,reports1 studies1 and retrospective reviews4 4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the ,board to update1 close1 or reissue a recommendation4 #aaab4 ,general organization 7a7 ,terms of the chairman and vice chairman ,section #aaaa7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b years and inserting #c years4 7b7 ,nonpublic collaborative discussions ,section #aaaa of such title is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,open meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be deemed to be an agency for purposes of section #eeb;b of title #e4 7#b7 ,nonpublic collaborative discussions 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #eeb;b of title #e1 a majority of the members may hold a meeting that is not open to public observation to discuss official agency business if-- 7i7 no formal or informal vote or other official agency action is taken at the meeting2 7ii7 each individual present at the meeting is a member or an employee of the ,board2 7iii7 at least #a member of the ,board from each political party is present at the meeting1 if applicable2 and 7iv7 the ,general ,counsel of the ,board is present at the meeting4 7,b7 ,disclosure of nonpublic collaborative discussions ,except as provided under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 not later than #b business days after the conclusion of a meeting under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,board shall make available to the public1 in a place easily accessible to the public-- 7i7 a list of the individuals present at the meeting2 and 7ii7 a summary of the matters1 including key issues1 discussed at the meeting1 except for any matter the ,board properly determines may be withheld from the public under section #eeb;b7c7 of title #e4 7,c7 ,summary ,if the ,board properly determines a matter may be withheld from the public under section #eeb;b7c7 of title #e1 the ,board shall provide a summary with as much general information as possible on each matter withheld from the public4 7,d7 ,active investigations ,if a discussion under subparagraph 7,a7 directly relates to an active investigation1 the ,board shall make the disclosure under subparagraph 7,b7 on the date the ,board adopts the final report4 7,e7 ,preservation of open meetings requirements for agency action ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit the applicability of section #eeb;b of title #e with respect to a meeting of the members other than that described in this paragraph4 7,f7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed-- 7i7 to limit the applicability of section #eeb;b of title #e with respect to any information which is proposed to be withheld from the public under subparagraph 7,b77ii72 or 7ii7 to authorize the ,board to withhold from any individual any record that is accessible to that individual under section #eeb;a of title #e4 4 7c7 ,authority ,to acquire small unmanned aircraft systems for investigation purposes ,section #aaac7;b77#a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 notwithstanding section #acdc of title #ca1 acquire #a or more small unmanned aircraft 7as defined in section #ddhja7 for use in investigations under this chapter4 4 7d7 ,investigative officers ,section #aaac of such title is amended by striking subsection 7h74 7e7 ,technical amendment ,section #aaac7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by striking subpena and inserting subpoena4 #aaac4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #aa of subtitle ,,ii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the item relating to section #aach by striking ,board and inserting ,board44 7b7 ,general authority ,section #aaca7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking a public aircraft as defined by section #djajb7;a77#cg7 of this title and inserting a public aircraft as defined by section #djajb7;a7 of this title4 ,d ,disaster ,recovery ,reform #abja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah4 #abjb4 ,applicability 7a7 ,applicability for ,stafford ,act ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 the amendments in this division to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 apply to each major disaster and emergency declared by the ,president on or after ,august #a1 #bjag1 under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act4 7b7 ,division applicability ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 the authorities provided under this division apply to each major disaster and emergency declared by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act on or after ,january #a1 #bjaf4 #abjc4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#b7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 #abjd4 ,wildfire prevention 7a7 ,mitigation assistance ,section #dbj of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,hazard mitigation assistance ,whether or not a major disaster is declared1 the ,president may provide hazard mitigation assistance in accordance with section #djd in any area affected by a fire for which assistance was provided under this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #djd7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7a77 7as amended by this division7-- 7,a7 by inserting before the first period 1 or any area affected by a fire for which assistance was provided under section #dbj2 and 7,b7 in the third sentence by inserting or event under section #dbj after major disaster each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in section #cbb7;e77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7;e77#a771 by inserting or event under section #dbj after major disaster each place it appears4 7c7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing a summary of any projects carried out1 and any funding provided to those projects1 under subsection 7d7 of section #dbj of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahg7 7as amended by this section74 #abje4 ,additional activities ,section #djd of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,use of assistance ,recipients of hazard mitigation assistance provided under this section and section #bjc may use the assistance to conduct activities to help reduce the risk of future damage1 hardship1 loss1 or suffering in any area affected by a wildfire or windstorm1 such as-- 7#a7 reseeding ground cover with quick-growing or native species2 7#b7 mulching with straw or chipped wood2 7#c7 constructing straw1 rock1 or log dams in small tributaries to prevent flooding2 7#d7 placing logs and other erosion barriers to catch sediment on hill slopes2 7#e7 installing debris traps to modify road and trail drainage mechanisms2 7#f7 modifying or removing culverts to allow drainage to flow freely2 7#g7 adding drainage dips and constructing emergency spillways to keep roads and bridges from washing out during floods2 7#h7 planting grass to prevent the spread of noxious weeds2 7#i7 installing warning signs2 7#aj7 establishing defensible space measures2 7#aa7 reducing hazardous fuels2 7#ab7 mitigating windstorm damage1 including replacing or installing electrical transmission or distribution utility pole structures with poles that are resilient to extreme wind and combined ice and wind loadings for the basic wind speeds and ice conditions associated with the relevant location2 7#ac7 removing standing burned trees2 and 7#ad7 replacing water systems that have been burned and have caused contamination4 4 #abjf4 ,eligibility for code implementation and enforcement 7a7 ,in general ,section #djb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 provide assistance to ,state and local governments for building code and floodplain management ordinance administration and enforcement1 including inspections for substantial damage compliance2 and 4 7b7 ,repair1 restoration1 and replacement of damaged facilities ,section #djf7;a77#b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 base and overtime wages for extra hires to facilitate the implementation and enforcement of adopted building codes for a period of not more than #ahj days after the major disaster is declared4 4 #abjg4 ,program improvements 7a7 ,hazard ,mitigation ,section #djf7;c7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #ij percent of2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #ge percent of4 7b7 ,flood insurance ,section #djf7;d77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;d77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,this section shall not apply to more than one building of a multi-structure educational1 law enforcement1 correctional1 fire1 or medical campus1 for any major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia7 on or after ,january #a1 #bjaf1 through ,december #ca1 #bjah44 7c7 ,participation ,section #dbh7;d7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;f7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,participation in and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,participation in 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,no conditions ,the ,president may not condition the provision of ,federal assistance under this ,act on the election by a ,state1 local1 or ,indian tribal government1 or owner or operator of a private nonprofit facility to participate in the alternative procedures adopted under this section4 4 7d7 ,certification ,section #dbh7;e77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;f7e77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 once certified by a professionally licensed engineer and accepted by the ,administrator1 the estimates on which grants made pursuant to this section are based shall be presumed to be reasonable and eligible costs1 as long as there is no evidence of fraud4 4 #abjh4 ,prioritization of facilities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide guidance and training on an annual basis to ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal governments1 first responders1 and utility companies on-- 7#a7 the need to prioritize assistance to hospitals1 nursing homes1 and other long-term care facilities to ensure that such health care facilities remain functioning or return to functioning as soon as practicable during power outages caused by natural hazards1 including severe weather events2 7#b7 how hospitals1 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities should adequately prepare for power outages during a major disaster or emergency1 as those terms are defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb72 and 7#c7 how ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal governments1 first responders1 utility companies1 hospitals1 nursing homes1 and other long-term care facilities should develop a strategy to coordinate emergency response plans1 including the activation of emergency response plans1 in anticipation of a major disaster1 including severe weather events4 #abji4 ,guidance on evacuation routes 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,identification ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall develop and issue guidance for ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal governments regarding the identification of evacuation routes4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall revise existing guidance or issue new guidance as appropriate for ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal governments regarding the design1 construction1 maintenance1 and repair of evacuation routes4 7b7 ,considerations 7#a7 ,identification ,in developing the guidance under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 whether evacuation routes have resisted impacts and recovered quickly from disasters1 regardless of cause2 7,b7 the need to evacuate special needs populations1 including-- 7i7 individuals with a physical or mental disability2 7ii7 individuals in schools1 daycare centers1 mobile home parks1 prisons1 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities1 and detention centers2 7iii7 individuals with limited-,english proficiency2 7iv7 the elderly2 and 7v7 individuals who are tourists1 seasonal workers1 or homeless2 7,c7 the sharing of information and other public communications with evacuees during evacuations2 7,d7 the sheltering of evacuees1 including the care1 protection1 and sheltering of animals2 7,e7 the return of evacuees to their homes2 and 7,f7 such other items the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,design1 construction1 maintenance1 and repair ,in revising or issuing guidance under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall consider-- 7,a7 methods that assist evacuation routes to-- 7i7 withstand likely risks to viability1 including flammability and hydrostatic forces2 7ii7 improve durability1 strength 7including the ability to withstand tensile stresses and compressive stresses71 and sustainability2 and 7iii7 provide for long-term cost savings2 7,b7 the ability of evacuation routes to effectively manage contraflow operations2 7,c7 for evacuation routes on public lands1 the viewpoints of the applicable ,federal land management agency regarding emergency operations1 sustainability1 and resource protection2 and 7,d7 such other items the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration considers appropriate4 7c7 ,study ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration and ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,indian tribal governments1 may-- 7#a7 conduct a study of the adequacy of available evacuation routes to accommodate the flow of evacuees2 and 7#b7 submit recommendations on how to help with anticipated evacuation route flow1 based on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 to-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 7,b7 the ,agency2 7,c7 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,indian tribal governments2 and 7,d7 ,congress4 #abaj4 ,duplication of benefits 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,authority ,section #cab7;b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,waiver of general prohibition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive the general prohibition provided in subsection 7a7 upon request of a ,governor on behalf of the ,state or on behalf of a person1 business concern1 or any other entity suffering losses as a result of a major disaster or emergency1 if the ,president finds such waiver is in the public interest and will not result in waste1 fraud1 or abuse4 ,in making this decision1 the ,president may consider the following3 7i7 ,the recommendations of the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency made in consultation with the ,federal agency or agencies administering the duplicative program4 7ii7 ,if a waiver is granted1 the assistance to be funded is cost effective4 7iii7 ,equity and good conscience4 7iv7 ,other matters of public policy considered appropriate by the ,president4 7,b7 ,grant or denial of waiver ,a request under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be granted or denied not later than #de days after submission of such request4 7,c7 ,prohibition on determination that loan is a duplication ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,president may not determine that a loan is a duplication of assistance1 provided that all ,federal assistance is used toward a loss suffered as a result of the major disaster or emergency4 4 7#b7 ,limitation ,this subsection1 including the amendment made by paragraph 7#a71 shall not be construed to apply to section #djf or #djh of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb1 #eagd74 7#c7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to any major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia7 between ,january #a1 #bjaf1 and ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7#d7 ,sunset ,on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 section #cab7;b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d71 as added by subsection 7a77#a7 of this section4 7#e7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the congressional committees of jurisdiction a report conducted by all relevant ,federal agencies to improve the comprehensive delivery of disaster assistance to individuals following a major disaster or emergency declaration under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include both administrative actions taken1 or planned to be taken1 by the agencies as well as legislative proposals1 where appropriate1 of the following3 7i7 ,efforts to improve coordination between the ,agency and other relevant ,federal agencies when delivering disaster assistance to individuals4 7ii7 ,clarify the sequence of delivery of disaster assistance to individuals from the ,agency1 and other relevant ,federal agencies4 7iii7 ,clarify the interpretation and implementation of section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee7 when providing disaster assistance to individuals1 including providing a common interpretation across the ,agency1 and other relevant ,federal agencies1 of the definitions and requirements under such section #cab4 7iv7 ,increase the effectiveness of communication to applicants for assistance programs for individuals after a disaster declaration1 including the breadth of programs available and the potential impacts of utilizing one program versus another4 7,c7 ,report update ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the congressional committees of jurisdiction an update to the report required under subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,funding of a federally authorized water resources development project 7#a7 ,eligible activities ,notwithstanding section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee7 and its implementing regulations1 assistance provided pursuant to section #djd of such ,act may be used to fund activities authorized for construction within the scope of a federally authorized water resources development project of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers if such activities are also eligible activities under such section4 7#b7 ,federal funding ,all ,federal funding provided under section #djd pursuant to this section shall be applied toward the ,federal share of such project4 7#c7 ,non-,federal match ,all non-,federal matching funds required under section #djd pursuant to this section shall be applied toward the non-,federal share of such project4 7#d7 ,total ,federal share ,funding provided under section #djd pursuant to this section may not exceed the total ,federal share for such project4 7#e7 ,no effect ,nothing in this section shall-- 7,a7 affect the cost-share requirement of a hazard mitigation measure under section #djd2 7,b7 affect the eligibility criteria for a hazard mitigation measure under section #djd2 7,c7 affect the cost share requirements of a federally authorized water resources development project2 and 7,d7 affect the responsibilities of a non-,federal interest with respect to the project1 including those related to the provision of lands1 easements1 rights-of-way1 dredge material disposal areas1 and necessary relocations4 7#f7 ,limitation ,if a federally authorized water resources development project of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers is constructed with funding provided under section #djd pursuant to this subsection1 no further ,federal funding shall be provided for construction of such project #abaa4 ,state administration of assistance for direct temporary housing and permanent housing construction 7a7 ,state role ,section #djh7;f7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the paragraph heading and inserting ,state- or ,indian tribal government-administered assistance and other needs assistance4--2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking financial2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsections 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 and 7e7 if the ,president and the ,state or ,indian tribal government comply1 as determined by the ,administrator1 with paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking financial2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsections 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 and 7e72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,application ,a ,state or ,indian tribal government desiring to provide assistance under subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 or 7e7 shall submit to the ,president an application for a grant to provide financial assistance under the program4 7,b7 ,criteria ,the ,president1 in consultation and coordination with ,state and ,indian tribal governments1 shall establish criteria for the approval of applications submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 ,the criteria shall include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 a requirement that the ,state or ,indian tribal government submit a housing strategy under subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 the demonstrated ability of the ,state or ,indian tribal government to manage the program under this section2 7iii7 there being in effect a plan approved by the ,president as to how the ,state or ,indian tribal government will comply with applicable ,federal laws and regulations and how the ,state or ,indian tribal government will provide assistance under its plan2 7iv7 a requirement that the ,state or ,indian tribal government comply with rules and regulations established pursuant to subsection 7j72 and 7v7 a requirement that the ,president1 or the designee of the ,president1 comply with subsection 7i74 7,c7 ,requirement of housing strategy 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state or ,indian tribal government submitting an application under this paragraph shall have an approved housing strategy1 which shall be developed and submitted to the ,president for approval4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the housing strategy required under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 outline the approach of the ,state in working with ,federal partners1 ,indian tribal governments1 local communities1 nongovernmental organizations1 and individual disaster survivors to meet disaster-related sheltering and housing needs2 and 7,,ii7 include the establishment of an activation plan for a ,state ,disaster ,housing ,task ,force1 as outlined in the ,national ,disaster ,housing ,strategy1 to bring together ,state1 tribal1 local1 ,federal1 nongovernmental1 and private sector expertise to evaluate housing requirements1 consider potential solutions1 recognize special needs populations1 and propose recommendations4 7,d7 ,quality assurance ,before approving an application submitted under this section1 the ,president1 or the designee of the ,president1 shall institute adequate policies1 procedures1 and internal controls to prevent waste1 fraud1 abuse1 and program mismanagement for this program and for programs under subsections 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 and 7e74 ,the ,president shall monitor and conduct quality assurance activities on a ,state or ,indian tribal government's implementation of programs under subsections 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 and 7e74 ,if1 after approving an application of a ,state or ,indian tribal government submitted under this paragraph1 the ,president determines that the ,state or ,indian tribal government is not administering the program established by this section in a manner satisfactory to the ,president1 the ,president shall withdraw the approval4 7,e7 ,audits ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall provide for periodic audits of the programs administered by ,states and ,indian tribal governments under this subsection4 7,f7 ,applicable laws ,all ,federal laws applicable to the management1 administration1 or contracting of the programs by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency under this section shall be applicable to the management1 administration1 or contracting by a non-,federal entity under this section4 7,g7 ,report on effectiveness ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the ,state or ,indian tribal government's role to provide assistance under this section4 ,the report shall contain an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,state or ,indian tribal government's role in providing assistance under this section1 including-- 7i7 whether the ,state or ,indian tribal government's role helped to improve the general speed of disaster recovery2 7ii7 whether the ,state or ,indian tribal government providing assistance under this section had the capacity to administer this section2 and 7iii7 recommendations for changes to improve the program if the ,state or ,indian tribal government's role to administer the programs should be continued4 7,h7 ,report on incentives ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on a potential incentive structure for awards made under this section to encourage participation by eligible ,states and ,indian tribal governments4 ,in developing this report1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall consult with ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal entities to gain their input on any such incentive structure to encourage participation and shall include this information in the report4 ,this report should address1 among other options1 potential adjustments to the cost-share requirement and management costs to ,state and ,indian tribal governments4 7,i7 ,prohibition ,the ,president may not condition the provision of ,federal assistance under this ,act on a ,state or ,indian tribal government requesting a grant under this section4 7,j7 ,miscellaneous 7i7 ,notice and comment ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency may waive notice and comment rulemaking with respect to rules to carry out this section1 if the ,administrator determines doing so is necessary to expeditiously implement this section1 and may carry out this section as a pilot program until such regulations are promulgated4 7ii7 ,final ,rule ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall issue final regulations to implement this subsection as amended by the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah4 7iii7 ,waiver and expiration ,the authority under clause 7i7 and any pilot program implemented pursuant to such clause shall expire #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph or upon issuance of final regulations pursuant to clause 7ii71 whichever occurs sooner4 4 7b7 ,reimbursement ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7,,fema7 shall reimburse ,state and local units of government 7for requests received within a period of #c years after the declaration of a major disaster under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj77 upon determination that a locally implemented housing solution1 implemented by ,state or local units of government-- 7#a7 costs #ej percent of comparable ,,fema solution or whatever the locally implemented solution costs1 whichever is lower2 7#b7 complies with local housing regulations and ordinances2 and 7#c7 the housing solution was implemented within #ij days of the disaster4 #abab4 ,assistance to individuals and households ,section #djh7;h7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 excluding financial assistance to rent alternate housing accommodations under subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i7 and financial assistance to address other needs under subsection 7e7 after disaster2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,other needs assistance ,the maximum financial assistance any individual or household may receive under subsection 7e7 shall be equivalent to the amount set forth in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a single major disaster4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#d7 ,exclusion of necessary expenses for individuals with disabilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the maximum amount of assistance established under paragraph 7#a7 shall exclude expenses to repair or replace damaged accessibility-related improvements under paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of subsection 7c7 for individuals with disabilities4 7,b7 ,other needs assistance ,the maximum amount of assistance established under paragraph 7#b7 shall exclude expenses to repair or replace accessibility-related personal property under subsection 7e77#b7 for individuals with disabilities4 4 #abac4 ,multifamily lease and repair assistance 7a7 ,lease and repair of rental units for temporary housing ,section #djh7;c77#a77;,b77ii77,,ii7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;c77#a77;,b77ii77,,ii77 is amended to read as follows3 7,,ii7 ,improvements or repairs ,under the terms of any lease agreement for property entered into under this subsection1 the value of the improvements or repairs shall be deducted from the value of the lease agreement4 4 7b7 ,rental properties impacted ,section #djh7;c77#a77;,b77ii77,i77aa7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;c77#a77;,b77ii77,i77aa77 is amended to read as follows3 7aa7 enter into lease agreements with owners of multifamily rental property impacted by a major disaster or located in areas covered by a major disaster declaration to house individuals and households eligible for assistance under this section2 and 4 7c7 ,inspector general report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 assess the use of the authority provided under section #djh7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;c77#a77;,b771 as amended by this division1 including the adequacy of any benefit-cost analysis done to justify the use of this alternative2 and 7#b7 submit a report on the results of the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 #abad4 ,private nonprofit facility ,section #ajb7aa77;,b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7aa77;,b77 is amended by inserting food banks1 after shelter workshops14 #abae4 ,management costs ,section #cbd of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking any administrative expense1 and any other expense not directly chargeable to and inserting any direct administrative cost1 and any other administrative expense associated with2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as added by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking establish and inserting implement2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,specific ,management ,costs ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall provide the following percentage rates1 in addition to the eligible project costs1 to cover direct and indirect costs of administering the following programs3 7,a7 ,hazard mitigation ,a grantee under section #djd may be reimbursed not more than #ae percent of the total amount of the grant award under such section of which not more than #aj percent may be used by the grantee and #e percent by the subgrantee for such costs4 7,b7 ,public ,assistance ,a grantee under sections #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 and #ejb may be reimbursed not more than #ab percent of the total award amount under such sections1 of which not more than #g percent may be used by the grantee and #e percent by the subgrantee for such costs4 4 #abaf4 ,flexibility 7a7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term covered assistance means assistance provided-- 7,a7 under section #djh of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd72 and 7,b7 in relation to a major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia7 on or after ,october #bh1 #bjab4 7#b7 ,authority ,notwithstanding section #cgaf7;e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator-- 7,a7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 may waive a debt owed to the ,united ,states related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household if-- 7i7 the covered assistance was distributed based on an error by the ,agency2 7ii7 there was no fault on behalf of the debtor2 and 7iii7 the collection of the debt would be against equity and good conscience2 and 7,b7 may not waive a debt under subparagraph 7,a7 if the debt involves fraud1 the presentation of a false claim1 or misrepresentation by the debtor or any party having an interest in the claim4 7#c7 ,monitoring of covered assistance distributed based on error 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall monitor the distribution of covered assistance to individuals and households to determine the percentage of such assistance distributed based on an error4 7,b7 ,removal of waiver authority based on excessive error rate ,if the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security determines1 with respect to any #ab-month period1 that the amount of covered assistance distributed based on an error by the ,agency exceeds #d percent of the total amount of covered assistance distributed-- 7i7 the ,inspector ,general shall notify the ,administrator and publish the determination in the ,federal ,register2 and 7ii7 with respect to any major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja or section #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 after the date on which the determination is published under subparagraph 7,a71 the authority of the ,administrator to waive debt under paragraph 7#b7 shall no longer be effective4 7b7 ,recoupment of certain assistance prohibited 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #cgaf7;e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and unless there is evidence of civil or criminal fraud1 the ,agency may not take any action to recoup covered assistance from the recipient of such assistance if the receipt of such assistance occurred on a date that is more than #c years before the date on which the ,agency first provides to the recipient written notification of an intent to recoup4 7#b7 ,covered assistance defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered assistance means assistance provided-- 7,a7 under section #djh of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd72 and 7,b7 in relation to a major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 on or after ,january #a1 #bjab4 7c7 ,statute of limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gje of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ebje7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,except and inserting ,notwithstanding section #cgaf7;e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and except2 and 7ii7 by striking report for the disaster or emergency and inserting report for project completion as certified by the grantee2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking report for the disaster or emergency and inserting report for project completion as certified by the grantee2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting for project completion as certified by the grantee after final expenditure report4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to disaster or emergency assistance provided to a ,state or local government on or after ,january #a1 #bjjd-- 7i7 no administrative action may be taken to recover a payment of such assistance after the date of enactment of this ,act if the action is prohibited under section #gje7;a77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ebje7;a77#a771 as amended by paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 any administrative action to recover a payment of such assistance that is pending on such date of enactment shall be terminated if the action is prohibited under section #gje7;a77#a7 of that ,act1 as amended by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,limitation ,this section1 including the amendments made by this section1 may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect any administration action completed before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abag4 ,additional disaster assistance 7a7 ,disaster mitigation ,section #bji of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadi7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,disaster mitigation ,in providing assistance pursuant to subsection 7c77#b71 if appropriate and as applicable1 the ,secretary may encourage hazard mitigation in assistance provided pursuant to such subsection4 4 7b7 ,emergency management assistance compact grants ,section #ffa7;d7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gfa7;d77 is amended by striking for fiscal year #bjjh and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7c7 ,emergency management performance grants program ,section #ffb7;f7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gfb7;f77 is amended by striking the program and all that follows through #bjab and inserting the program1 for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7d7 ,technical amendment ,section #djc7;a77#c7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;b7a77#c77 is amended by striking the second subparagraph 7,j74 #abah4 ,national veterinary emergency teams 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency may establish one or more national veterinary emergency teams at accredited colleges of veterinary medicine4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,a national veterinary emergency team shall-- 7#a7 deploy with a team of the ,national ,urban ,search and ,rescue ,response ,system to assist with-- 7,a7 veterinary care of canine search teams2 7,b7 locating and treating companion animals1 service animals1 livestock1 and other animals2 and 7,c7 surveillance and treatment of zoonotic diseases2 7#b7 recruit1 train1 and certify veterinary professionals1 including veterinary students1 in accordance with an established set of plans and standard operating guidelines to carry out the duties associated with planning for and responding to major disasters and emergencies as described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 assist ,state governments1 ,indian tribal governments1 local governments1 and nonprofit organizations in developing emergency management and evacuation plans that account for the care and rescue of animals and in improving local readiness for providing veterinary medical response during an emergency or major disaster2 and 7#d7 coordinate with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal governments 7including departments of animal and human health71 veterinary and health care professionals1 and volunteers4 #abai4 ,right of arbitration ,section #dbc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,right of arbitration 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding this section1 an applicant for assistance under this title may request arbitration to dispute the eligibility for assistance or repayment of assistance provided for a dispute of more than #ejj1jjj for any disaster that occurred after ,january #a1 #bjaf4 ,such arbitration shall be conducted by the ,civilian ,board of ,contract ,appeals and the decision of such ,board shall be binding4 7#b7 ,review ,the ,civilian ,board of ,contract ,appeals shall consider from the applicant all original and additional documentation1 testimony1 or other such evidence supporting the applicant's position at any time during arbitration4 7#c7 ,rural areas ,for an applicant for assistance in a rural area under this title1 the assistance amount eligible for arbitration pursuant to this subsection shall be #ajj1jjj4 7#d7 ,rural area defined ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the term rural area means an area with a population of less than #bjj1jjj outside an urbanized area4 7#e7 ,eligibility ,to participate in arbitration under this subsection1 an applicant-- 7,a7 shall submit the dispute to the arbitration process established under the authority granted under section #fja of ,public ,law #aaa-e2 and 7,b7 may submit a request for arbitration after the completion of the first appeal under subsection 7a7 at any time before the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency has issued a final agency determination or #ahj days after the ,administrator's receipt of the appeal if the ,administrator has not provided the applicant with a final determination on the appeal4 ,the applicant's request shall contain documentation from the administrative record for the first appeal and may contain additional documentation supporting the applicant's position4 4 #abbj4 ,unified ,federal environmental and historic preservation review 7a7 ,review and analysis ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review the ,unified ,federal ,environmental and ,historic ,preservation review process established pursuant to section #dbi of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;g71 and submit a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of whether and how the unified process has expedited the interagency review process to ensure compliance with the environmental and historic requirements under ,federal law relating to disaster recovery projects4 7#b7 ,a survey and analysis of categorical exclusions used by other ,federal agencies that may be applicable to any activity related to a major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia74 7#c7 ,recommendations on any further actions1 including any legislative proposals1 needed to expedite and streamline the review process4 7b7 ,regulations ,after completing the review1 survey1 and analyses under subsection 7a71 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and after providing notice and opportunity for public comment1 the ,administrator shall issue regulations to implement any regulatory recommendations1 including any categorical exclusions identified under subsection 7a71 to the extent that the categorical exclusions meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and section ,,ii of ,,dhs ,instruction ,manual #jbc-ja-jja-ja4 #abba4 ,closeout incentives 7a7 ,facilitating closeout ,section #gje of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ebje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,facilitating closeout 7#a7 ,incentives ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency may develop incentives and penalties that encourage ,state1 local1 or ,indian tribal governments to close out expenditures and activities on a timely basis related to disaster or emergency assistance4 7#b7 ,agency requirements ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall1 consistent with applicable regulations and required procedures1 meet its responsibilities to improve closeout practices and reduce the time to close disaster program awards4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,administrator shall issue regulations to implement the amendment made by this section4 #abbb4 ,performance of services ,section #cjf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eadi7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency is authorized to appoint temporary personnel1 after serving continuously for #c years1 to positions in the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in the same manner that competitive service employees with competitive status are considered for transfer1 reassignment1 or promotion to such positions4 ,an individual appointed under this subsection shall become a career-conditional employee1 unless the employee has already completed the service requirements for career tenure4 4 #abbc4 ,study to streamline and consolidate information collection ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 in coordination with the ,small ,business ,administration1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,disaster ,assistance ,working ,group of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency1 and other appropriate agencies1 conduct a study and develop a plan1 consistent with law1 under which the collection of information from disaster assistance applicants and grantees will be modified1 streamlined1 expedited1 efficient1 flexible1 consolidated1 and simplified to be less burdensome1 duplicative1 and time consuming for applicants and grantees2 7#b7 in coordination with the ,small ,business ,administration1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,disaster ,assistance ,working ,group of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency1 and other appropriate agencies1 develop a plan for the regular collection and reporting of information on ,federal disaster assistance awarded1 including the establishment and maintenance of a website for presenting the information to the public2 and 7#c7 submit the plans developed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 #abbd4 ,agency accountability ,title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dcj4 ,agency accountability 7a7 ,public ,assistance ,not later than #e days after an award of a public assistance grant is made under section #djf that is in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall publish on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency the specifics of each such grant award1 including-- 7#a7 identifying the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,region2 7#b7 the disaster or emergency declaration number2 7#c7 the ,state1 county1 and applicant name2 7#d7 if the applicant is a private nonprofit organization2 7#e7 the damage category code2 7#f7 the amount of the ,federal share obligated2 and 7#g7 the date of the award4 7b7 ,mission ,assignments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e days after the issuance of a mission assignment or mission assignment task order1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall publish on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency any mission assignment or mission assignment task order to another ,federal department or agency regarding a major disaster in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1 including-- 7,a7 the name of the impacted ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 7,b7 the disaster declaration for such ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 7,c7 the assigned agency2 7,d7 the assistance requested2 7,e7 a description of the disaster2 7,f7 the total cost estimate2 7,g7 the amount obligated2 7,h7 the ,state or ,indian tribal government cost share1 if applicable2 7,i7 the authority under which the mission assignment or mission assignment task order was directed2 and 7,j7 if applicable1 the date a ,state or ,indian ,tribe requested the mission assignment4 7#b7 ,recording changes ,not later than #aj days after the last day of each month until a mission assignment or mission assignment task order described in paragraph 7#a7 is completed and closed out1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall update any changes to the total cost estimate and the amount obligated4 7c7 ,disaster ,relief ,monthly ,report ,not later than #aj days after the first day of each month1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall publish on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency reports1 including a specific description of the methodology and the source data used in developing such reports1 including-- 7#a7 an estimate of the amounts for the fiscal year covered by the ,president's most recent budget pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 the unobligated balance of funds to be carried over from the prior fiscal year to the budget year2 7,b7 the unobligated balance of funds to be carried over from the budget year to the budget year plus #a2 7,c7 the amount of obligations for noncatastrophic events for the budget year2 7,d7 the amount of obligations for the budget year for catastrophic events delineated by event and by ,state2 7,e7 the total amount that has been previously obligated or will be required for catastrophic events delineated by event and by ,state for all prior years1 the current fiscal year1 the budget year1 and each fiscal year thereafter2 7,f7 the amount of previously obligated funds that will be recovered for the budget year2 7,g7 the amount that will be required for obligations for emergencies1 as described in section #ajb7a71 major disasters1 as described in section #ajb7b71 fire management assistance grants1 as described in section #dbj1 surge activities1 and disaster readiness and support activities2 and 7,h7 the amount required for activities not covered under section #bea7;b77#b77;,d77iii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;b77#b77;,d77iii772 and 7#b7 an estimate or actual amounts1 if available1 of the following for the current fiscal year1 which shall be submitted not later than the fifth day of each month1 published by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency not later than the fifth day of each month3 7,a7 ,a summary of the amount of appropriations made available by source1 the transfers executed1 the previously allocated funds recovered1 and the commitments1 allocations1 and obligations made4 7,b7 ,a table of disaster relief activity delineated by month1 including-- 7i7 the beginning and ending balances2 7ii7 the total obligations to include amounts obligated for fire assistance1 emergencies1 surge1 and disaster support activities2 7iii7 the obligations for catastrophic events delineated by event and by ,state2 and 7iv7 the amount of previously obligated funds that are recovered4 7,c7 ,a summary of allocations1 obligations1 and expenditures for catastrophic events delineated by event4 7,d7 ,the cost of the following categories of spending3 7i7 ,public assistance4 7ii7 ,individual assistance4 7iii7 ,mitigation4 7iv7 ,administrative4 7v7 ,operations4 7vi7 ,any other relevant category 7including emergency measures and disaster resources7 delineated by disaster4 7,e7 ,the date on which funds appropriated will be exhausted4 7d7 ,contracts 7#a7 ,information ,not later than #aj days after the first day of each month1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall publish on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency the specifics of each contract in excess of #a1jjj1jjj that the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency enters into1 including-- 7,a7 the name of the party2 7,b7 the date the contract was awarded2 7,c7 the amount and scope of the contract2 7,d7 if the contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process2 7,e7 if no competitive bidding process was used1 the reason why competitive bidding was not used2 and 7,f7 the authority used to bypass the competitive bidding process4 ,the information shall be delineated by disaster1 if applicable1 and specify the damage category code1 if applicable4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #aj days after the last day of the fiscal year1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress summarizing the following information for the preceding fiscal year3 7,a7 ,the number of contracts awarded without competitive bidding4 7,b7 ,the reasons why a competitive bidding process was not used4 7,c7 ,the total amount of contracts awarded with no competitive bidding4 7,d7 ,the damage category codes1 if applicable1 for contracts awarded without competitive bidding4 7e7 ,collection of public assistance recipient and subrecipient contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall initiate and maintain an effort to collect and store information1 prior to the project closeout phase on any contract entered into by a public assistance recipient or subrecipient that through the base award1 available options1 or any subsequent modifications has an estimated value of more than #a1jjj1jjj and is funded through section #cbd1 #djc1 #djd1 #djf1 #djg1 #dbh1 or #ejb1 including-- 7,a7 the disaster number1 project worksheet number1 and the category of work associated with each contract2 7,b7 the name of each party2 7,c7 the date the contract was awarded2 7,d7 the amount of the contract2 7,e7 the scope of the contract2 7,f7 the period of performance for the contract2 and 7,g7 whether the contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process4 7#b7 ,availability of information collected ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall make the information collected and stored under paragraph 7#a7 available to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,government ,accountability ,office1 and appropriate committees of ,congress1 upon request4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #cfe days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the efforts of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency to collect the information described in paragraph 7#a74 4 #abbe4 ,audit of contracts ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall not reimburse a ,state or local government1 an ,indian tribal government 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb71 or the owner or operator of a private nonprofit facility 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7 for any activities made pursuant to a contract entered into after ,august #a1 #bjag1 that prohibits the ,administrator or the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states from auditing or otherwise reviewing all aspects relating to the contract4 #abbf4 ,inspector general audit of ,,fema contracts for tarps and plastic sheeting 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall initiate an audit of the contracts awarded by the ,agency for tarps and plastic sheeting for the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands in response to ,hurricane ,irma and ,hurricane ,maria4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the audit under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall review-- 7#a7 the contracting process used by the ,agency to evaluate offerors and award the relevant contracts to contractors2 7#b7 the assessment conducted by the ,agency of the past performance of the contractors1 including any historical information showing that the contractors had supported large-scale delivery quantities in the past2 7#c7 the assessment conducted by the ,agency of the capacity of the contractors to carry out the relevant contracts1 including with respect to inventory1 production1 and financial capabilities2 7#d7 how the ,agency ensured that the contractors met the terms of the relevant contracts2 and 7#e7 whether the failure of the contractors to meet the terms of the relevant contracts and the subsequent cancellation by the ,agency of the relevant contracts affected the provision of tarps and plastic sheeting to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of initiation of the audit under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the results of the audit1 including findings and recommendations4 #abbg4 ,relief organizations ,section #cji of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking and other relief or and inserting long-term recovery groups1 domestic hunger relief1 and other relief1 or2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking and other relief or and inserting long-term recovery groups1 domestic hunger relief1 and other relief1 or4 #abbh4 ,guidance on inundated and submerged roads ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall develop and issue guidance for ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal governments regarding repair1 restoration1 and replacement of inundated and submerged roads damaged or destroyed by a major disaster1 and for associated expenses incurred by the ,government1 with respect to roads eligible for assistance under section #djf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb74 #abbi4 ,extension of assistance 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of an individual eligible to receive unemployment assistance under section #daj7;a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagg7;a77 as a result of a disaster declaration made for ,hurricane ,irma and ,hurricane ,maria in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,president shall make such assistance available for #eb weeks after the date of the disaster declaration effective as if enacted at the time of the disaster declaration4 7b7 ,no additional funds authorized ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this section4 #abcj4 ,guidance and recommendations 7a7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator shall provide guidance to a common interest community that provides essential services of a governmental nature on actions that a common interest community may take in order to be eligible to receive reimbursement from a grantee that receives funds from the ,agency for certain activities performed after an event that results in a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 7b7 ,recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a legislative proposal on how to provide eligibility for disaster assistance with respect to common areas of condominiums and housing cooperatives4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section shall be effective on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abca4 ,guidance on hazard mitigation assistance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue guidance regarding the acquisition of property for open space as a mitigation measure under section #djd of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7 that includes-- 7#a7 a process by which the ,state hazard mitigation officer appointed for such an acquisition shall1 not later than #fj days after the applicant for assistance enters into an agreement with the ,administrator regarding the acquisition1 provide written notification to each affected unit of local government for such acquisition that includes-- 7,a7 the location of the acquisition2 7,b7 the ,state-local assistance agreement for the hazard mitigation grant program2 7,c7 a description of the acquisition2 and 7,d7 a copy of the deed restriction2 and 7#b7 recommendations for entering into and implementing a memorandum of understanding between units of local government and covered entities that includes provisions to allow an affected unit of local government notified under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 use and maintain the open space created by such a project1 consistent with section #djd 7including related regulations1 standards1 and guidance7 and consistent with all adjoining property1 subject to the notification of the adjoining property1 so long as the cost of the maintenance is borne by the local government2 and 7,b7 maintain the open space pursuant to standards exceeding any local government standards defined in the agreement with the ,administrator described under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,affected unit of local government ,the term affected unit of local government means any entity covered by the definition of local government in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb71 that has jurisdiction over the property subject to the acquisition described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 the grantee or subgrantee receiving assistance for an open space project described in subsection 7a72 7,b7 the ,state in which such project is located2 and 7,c7 the applicable ,regional ,administrator of the ,agency4 #abcb4 ,local impact 7a7 ,in general ,in making recommendations to the ,president regarding a major disaster declaration1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall give greater consideration to severe local impact or recent multiple disasters4 ,further1 the ,administrator shall make corresponding adjustments to the ,agency's policies and regulations regarding such consideration4 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate on the changes made to regulations and policies and the number of declarations that have been declared based on the new criteria4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section shall be effective on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abcc4 ,additional hazard mitigation activities ,section #djd of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c71 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,use of assistance for earthquake hazards ,recipients of hazard mitigation assistance provided under this section and section #bjc may use the assistance to conduct activities to help reduce the risk of future damage1 hardship1 loss1 or suffering in any area affected by earthquake hazards1 including-- 7#a7 improvements to regional seismic networks in support of building a capability for earthquake early warning2 7#b7 improvements to geodetic networks in support of building a capability for earthquake early warning2 and 7#c7 improvements to seismometers1 ,global ,positioning ,system receivers1 and associated infrastructure in support of building a capability for earthquake early warning4 4 #abcd4 ,national public infrastructure predisaster hazard mitigation 7a7 ,predisaster hazard mitigation ,section #bjc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting ,public ,infrastructure after the ,national2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking or at the end of clause 7ii72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7iii7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 to establish and carry out enforcement activities and implement the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs and establish minimum acceptable criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of residential structures and facilities that may be eligible for assistance under this ,act for the purpose of protecting the health1 safety1 and general welfare of the buildings' users against disasters4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting for mitigation activities that are cost effective after competitive basis2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,redistribution of unobligated amounts ,the ,president may-- 7,a7 withdraw amounts of financial assistance made available to a ,state 7including amounts made available to local governments of a ,state7 under this subsection that remain unobligated by the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal year for which the amounts were allocated2 and 7,b7 in the fiscal year following a fiscal year in which amounts were withdrawn under subparagraph 7,a71 add the amounts to any other amounts available to be awarded on a competitive basis pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by inserting provide financial assistance only in ,states that have received a major disaster declaration in the previous #g years1 or to any ,indian tribal government located partially or entirely within the boundaries of such ,states1 and after the ,president shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#ab72 and 7,d7 by adding after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 the extent to which the ,state1 local1 ,indian tribal1 or territorial government has facilitated the adoption and enforcement of the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards1 including amendments made by ,state1 local1 ,indian tribal1 or territorial governments during the adoption process that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs and establish criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of residential structures and facilities that may be eligible for assistance under this ,act for the purpose of protecting the health1 safety1 and general welfare of the buildings' users against disasters2 7#aa7 the extent to which the assistance will fund activities that increase the level of resiliency2 and 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,national public infrastructure predisaster mitigation assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may set aside from the ,disaster ,relief ,fund1 with respect to each major disaster1 an amount equal to #f percent of the estimated aggregate amount of the grants to be made pursuant to sections #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh1 #daj1 #daf1 and #dbh for the major disaster in order to provide technical and financial assistance under this section and such set aside shall be deemed to be related to activities carried out pursuant to major disasters under this ,act4 7#b7 ,estimated aggregate amount ,not later than #ahj days after each major disaster declaration pursuant to this ,act1 the estimated aggregate amount of grants for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined by the ,president and such estimated amount need not be reduced1 increased1 or changed due to variations in estimates4 7#c7 ,no reduction in amounts ,the amount set aside pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not reduce the amounts otherwise made available for sections #djc1 #djd1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh1 #daj1 #daf1 and #dbh under this ,act4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsections 7j7 and 7m72 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7k71 7l71 and 7n7 as subsections 7j71 7k71 and 7l71 respectively and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,latest published editions ,for purposes of subsections 7e77#a77;,b77iv7 and 7g77#aj71 the term latest published editions means1 with respect to relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards1 the #b most recently published editions4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made to section #bjc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7 by paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 shall apply to funds appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 all funding expended from the ,national ,public ,infrastructure ,predisaster ,mitigation ,assistance created by ,section #bjc7;i77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc71 as added by this section1 shall not be considered part of ,,fema's regular appropriations for non-,stafford activities1 also known as the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's ,disaster ,relief ,fund base2 and 7#b7 the ,president should have the funds related to the ,national ,public ,infrastructure ,predisaster ,mitigation ,assistance created by ,section #bjc7;i77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc71 as added by this section1 identified in and allocated from the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's ,disaster ,relief ,fund for major disasters declared pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7d7 ,sunset ,on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 section #bjc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7 is amended by striking subsection 7m71 as added by subsection 7a77#h7 of this section4 #abce4 ,additional mitigation activities 7a7 ,hazard mitigation clarification ,section #djd7;a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7a77 is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting the following3 ,the ,president may contribute up to #ge percent of the cost of hazard mitigation measures which the ,president has determined are cost effective and which substantially reduce the risk of1 or increase resilience to1 future damage1 hardship1 loss1 or suffering in any area affected by a major disaster44 7b7 ,eligible cost ,section #djf7;e77#a77;,a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;e77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting after section1 the following3 for disasters declared on or after ,august #a1 #bjag1 or a disaster in which a cost estimate has not yet been finalized for a project1 or for any project for which the finalized cost estimate is on appeal12 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 by striking codes1 specifications1 and standards and inserting the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs and establish minimum acceptable criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of residential structures and facilities that may be eligible for assistance under this ,act for the purposes of protecting the health1 safety1 and general welfare of a facility's users against disasters2 7,b7 by striking applicable at the time at which the disaster occurred2 and 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 in a manner that allows the facility to meet the definition of resilient developed pursuant to this subsection4 4 7c7 ,other eligible cost ,section #djf7;e77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;e77#a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,contributions ,contributions for the eligible cost made under this section may be provided on an actual cost basis or on cost-estimation procedures4 4 7d7 ,new rules ,section #djf7;e7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;e77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,new rules 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,president1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 and in consultation with the heads of relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall issue a final rulemaking that defines the terms resilient and resiliency for purposes of this subsection4 7,b7 ,interim guidance ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall issue interim guidance to implement this subsection4 ,such interim guidance shall expire #ah months after the date of enactment of this paragraph or upon issuance of final regulations pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 whichever occurs first4 7,c7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,administrator issues the final rulemaking under this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall issue any necessary guidance related to the rulemaking4 7,d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report summarizing the regulations and guidance issued pursuant to this paragraph4 4 7e7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bje7;d77#b7 of the ,disaster ,mitigation ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb note7 is amended by inserting 7,b7 after except that paragraph 7#a74 #abcf4 ,guidance and training by ,,fema on coordination of emergency response plans 7a7 ,training requirement ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with other relevant agencies1 shall provide guidance and training on an annual basis to ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribal governments1 first responders1 and facilities that store hazardous materials on coordination of emergency response plans in the event of a major disaster or emergency1 including severe weather events4 ,the guidance and training shall include the following3 7#a7 ,providing a list of equipment required in the event a hazardous substance is released into the environment4 7#b7 ,outlining the health risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances to improve treatment response4 7#c7 ,publishing best practices for mitigating further danger to communities from hazardous substances4 7b7 ,implementation ,the requirement of subsection 7a7 shall be implemented not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abcg4 ,certain recoupment prohibited 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,agency shall deem any covered disaster assistance to have been properly procured1 provided1 and utilized1 and shall restore any funding of covered disaster assistance previously provided but subsequently withdrawn or deobligated4 7b7 ,covered disaster assistance defined ,in this section1 the term covered disaster assistance means assistance-- 7#a7 provided to a local government pursuant to section #djc1 #djf1 or #djg of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;b1 #eagb1 or #eagc72 and 7#b7 with respect to which the inspector general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security has determined1 after an audit1 that-- 7,a7 the ,agency deployed to the local government a ,technical ,assistance ,contractor to review field operations1 provide eligibility advice1 and assist with day-to-day decisions2 7,b7 the ,technical ,assistance ,contractor provided inaccurate information to the local government2 and 7,c7 the local government relied on the inaccurate information to determine that relevant contracts were eligible1 reasonable1 and reimbursable4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section shall be effective on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abch4 ,federal assistance to individuals and households and nonprofit facilities 7a7 ,critical document fee waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #a of the ,passport ,act of ,june #d1 #aibj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7 or any other provision of law1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,governor of a ,state1 may provide a waiver under this subsection to an individual or household described in section #djh7;e77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;e77#a77 for the following document replacement fees3 7,a7 ,the passport application fee for individuals who lost their ,united ,states passport in a major disaster within the preceding three calendar years4 7,b7 ,the file search fee for a ,united ,states passport4 7,c7 ,the ,application for ,waiver of ,passport and_/or ,visa form 7,form ,i-#aic7 fee4 7,d7 ,the ,permanent ,resident ,card replacement form 7,form ,i-#ij7 filing fee4 7,e7 ,the ,declaration of ,intention form 7,form ,n-#cjj7 filing fee4 7,f7 ,the ,naturalization_/,citizenship ,document replacement form 7,form ,n-#efe7 filing fee4 7,g7 ,the ,employment ,authorization form 7,form ,i-#gfe7 filing fee4 7,h7 ,the biometric service fee4 7#b7 ,exemption from form requirement ,the authority of the ,president to waive fees under subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h7 of paragraph 7#a7 applies regardless of whether the individual or household qualifies for a ,form ,i-#iab ,request for ,fee ,waiver1 or any successor thereto4 7#c7 ,exemption from assistance maximum ,the assistance limit in section #djh7;h7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;h77 shall not apply to any fee waived under this subsection4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #cfe days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator and the head of any other agency given critical document fee waiver authority under this subsection shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the costs associated with providing critical document fee waivers as described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,federal assistance to private nonprofit childcare facilities ,section #ajb7aa77;,a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7aa77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second subparagraph 7,a7 7as added by ,public ,law #aae-abc71 by inserting center-based childcare1 after facility712 and 7#b7 in the first subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7,a7 ,,in ,,general4--,the term private nonprofit facility means private nonprofit educational1 utility and all that follows through ,president44 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7b77#a7 shall apply to any major disaster or emergency declared by the ,president under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia7 on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abci4 ,cost of assistance estimates 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review the factors considered when evaluating a request for a major disaster declaration under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 specifically the estimated cost of the assistance1 and provide a report and briefing to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review and initiate a rulemaking to update the factors considered when evaluating a ,governor's request for a major disaster declaration1 including reviewing how the ,agency estimates the cost of major disaster assistance1 and consider other impacts on the capacity of a jurisdiction to respond to disasters4 ,in determining the capacity of a jurisdiction to respond to disasters1 and prior to the issuance of such a rule1 the ,administrator shall engage in meaningful consultation with relevant representatives of ,state1 regional1 local1 and ,indian tribal government stakeholders4 #abdj4 ,report on insurance shortfalls ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and each year thereafter until #bjbc1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit a report to ,congress on the number of instances and the estimated amounts involved1 by ,state1 for cases in which self-insurance amounts have been insufficient to address flood damages4 #abda4 ,post disaster building safety assessment 7a7 ,building safety assessment team 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with ,state and local governments and organizations representing design professionals1 such as architects and engineers1 to develop guidance1 including best practices1 for post-disaster assessment of buildings by licensed architects and engineers to ensure the design professionals properly analyze the structural integrity and livability of buildings and structures4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall publish the guidance required to be developed under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,national incident management system ,the ,administrator shall revise or issue guidance as required to the ,national ,incident ,management ,system ,resource ,management component to ensure the functions of post-disaster building safety assessment1 such as those functions performed by design professionals are accurately resource typed within the ,national ,incident ,management ,system4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section shall be effective on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abdb4 ,,fema updates on national preparedness assessment ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #f months thereafter until completion1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives an update on the progress of the ,agency in completing action #f with respect to the report published by the ,government ,accountability ,office entitled #bjab ,annual ,report3 ,opportunities to ,reduce ,duplication1 ,overlap and ,fragmentation1 ,achieve ,savings1 and ,enhance ,revenue 7,february #bh1 #bjab71 which recommends the ,agency to-- 7#a7 complete a national preparedness assessment of capability gaps at each level based on tiered1 capability-specific performance objectives to enable prioritization of grant funding2 and 7#b7 identify the potential costs for establishing and maintaining those capabilities at each level and determine what capabilities ,federal agencies should provide4 #abdc4 ,,fema report on duplication in non-natural disaster preparedness grant programs ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the efforts of the ,agency to identify and prevent unnecessary duplication within and across the non-natural disaster preparedness grant programs of the ,agency1 as recommended in the report published by the ,government ,accountability ,office entitled #bjab ,annual ,report3 ,opportunities to ,reduce ,duplication1 ,overlap and ,fragmentation1 ,achieve ,savings1 and ,enhance ,revenue 7,february #bh1 #bjab71 including with respect to-- 7#a7 the ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative established under section #bjjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd72 7#b7 the ,port ,security ,grant ,program authorized under section #gjajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 the ,state ,homeland ,security ,grant ,program established under section #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fje72 and 7#d7 the ,transit ,security ,grant ,program authorized under titles ,,xiv and ,,xv of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 #abdd4 ,study and report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall enter into a contract with the ,national ,academy of ,medicine to conduct a study and prepare a report as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,study 7,a7 ,in general ,the study described in this subsection shall be a study of matters concerning best practices in mortality counts as a result of a major disaster 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb774 7,b7 ,contents ,the study described in this subsection shall address approaches to quantifying mortality and significant morbidity among populations affected by major disasters1 which shall include best practices and policy recommendations for-- 7i7 equitable and timely attribution1 in order to facilitate access to available benefits1 among other things2 7ii7 timely prospective tracking of population levels of mortality and significant morbidity1 and their causes1 in order to continuously inform response efforts2 and 7iii7 a retrospective study of disaster-related mortality and significant morbidity to inform after-action analysis and improve subsequent preparedness efforts4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the contract described in subsection 7a7 is entered into1 the ,national ,academy of ,medicine shall complete and transmit to the ,administrator a report on the study described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,no additional funds authorized ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this section4 #abde4 ,review of assistance for damaged underground water infrastructure 7a7 ,definition of public assistance grant program ,the term public assistance grant program means the public assistance grant program authorized under sections #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 #dbh1 and #ejb7;a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;b1 #eagb1 #eagc1 #eaib7;a774 7b7 ,review and briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of the assessment and eligibility process under the public assistance grant program with respect to assistance provided for damaged underground water infrastructure as a result of a major disaster declared under section #dja of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 including wildfires1 and shall include the extent to which local technical memoranda1 prepared by a local unit of government in consultation with the relevant ,state or ,federal agencies1 identified damaged underground water infrastructure that should be eligible for the public assistance grant program2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,report and recommendations ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 issue a report on the review conducted under subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,administrator issues the report required under paragraph 7#a71 initiate a rulemaking1 if appropriate1 to address any recommendations contained in the report4 #abdf4 ,extension ,the ,administrator shall extend the deadlines to implement the reasonable and prudent alternative outlined in the jeopardy biological opinion dated ,april #ad1 #bjaf1 by up to #c years from the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,within #ah months from the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of implementing these reasonable and prudent alternatives4 ,e ,concrete masonry #acja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,concrete ,masonry ,products ,research1 ,education1 and ,promotion ,act of #bjah4 #acjb4 ,declaration of policy 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this division is to authorize the establishment of an orderly program for developing1 financing1 and carrying out an effective1 continuous1 and coordinated program of research1 education1 and promotion1 including funds for marketing and market research activities1 that is designed to-- 7#a7 strengthen the position of the concrete masonry products industry in the domestic marketplace2 7#b7 maintain1 develop1 and expand markets and uses for concrete masonry products in the domestic marketplace2 and 7#c7 promote the use of concrete masonry products in construction and building4 7b7 ,limitation ,nothing in this division may be construed to provide for the control of production or otherwise limit the right of any person to manufacture concrete masonry products4 #acjc4 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this division3 7#a7 ,block machine ,the term block machine means a piece of equipment that utilizes vibration and compaction to form concrete masonry products4 7#b7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,concrete ,masonry ,products ,board established under section #acje4 7#c7 ,cavity ,the term cavity means the open space in the mold of a block machine capable of forming a single concrete masonry unit having nominal plan dimensions of #h inches by #af inches4 7#d7 ,concrete masonry products ,the term concrete masonry products refers to a broader class of products1 including concrete masonry units as well as hardscape products such as concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units1 manufactured on a block machine using dry-cast concrete4 7#e7 ,concrete masonry unit ,the term concrete masonry unit-- 7,a7 means a concrete masonry product that is a manmade masonry unit having an actual width of #c inches or greater and manufactured from dry-cast concrete using a block machine2 and 7,b7 includes concrete block and related concrete units used in masonry applications4 7#f7 ,conflict of interest ,the term conflict of interest means1 with respect to a member or employee of the ,board1 a situation in which such member or employee has a direct or indirect financial or other interest in a person that performs a service for1 or enters into a contract with1 for anything of economic value4 7#g7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,commerce4 7#h7 ,dry-,cast concrete ,the term dry-cast concrete means a composite material that is composed essentially of aggregates embedded in a binding medium composed of a mixture of cementitious materials 7including hydraulic cement1 pozzolans1 or other cementitious materials7 and water of such a consistency to maintain its shape after forming in a block machine4 7#i7 ,education ,the term education means programs that will educate or communicate the benefits of concrete masonry products in safe and environmentally sustainable development1 advancements in concrete masonry product technology and development1 and other information and programs designed to generate increased demand for commercial1 residential1 multifamily1 and institutional projects using concrete masonry products and to generally enhance the image of concrete masonry products4 7#aj7 ,machine cavities ,the term machine cavities means the cavities with which a block machine could be equipped4 7#aa7 ,machine cavities in operation ,the term machine cavities in operation means those machine cavities associated with a block machine that have produced concrete masonry units within the last #f months of the date set for determining eligibility and is fully operable and capable of producing concrete masonry units4 7#ab7 ,manufacturer ,the term manufacturer means any person engaged in the manufacturing of commercial concrete masonry products in the ,united ,states4 7#ac7 ,masonry unit ,the term masonry unit means a noncombustible building product intended to be laid by hand or joined using mortar1 grout1 surface bonding1 post-tensioning or some combination of these methods4 7#ad7 ,order ,the term order means an order issued under section #acjd4 7#ae7 ,person ,the term person means any individual1 group of individuals1 partnership1 corporation1 association1 cooperative1 or any other entity4 7#af7 ,promotion ,the term promotion means any action1 including paid advertising1 to advance the image and desirability of concrete masonry products with the express intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of concrete masonry products in the marketplace4 7#ag7 ,research ,the term research means studies testing the effectiveness of market development and promotion efforts1 studies relating to the improvement of concrete masonry products and new product development1 and studies documenting the performance of concrete masonry4 7#ah7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#ai7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means the several ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 #acjd4 ,issuance of orders 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,issuance ,the ,secretary1 subject to the procedures provided in subsection 7b71 shall issue orders under this division applicable to manufacturers of concrete masonry products4 7#b7 ,scope ,any order shall be national in scope4 7#c7 ,one order ,not more than #a order shall be in effect at any one time4 7b7 ,procedures 7#a7 ,development or receipt of proposed order ,a proposed order with respect to the generic research1 education1 and promotion with regards to concrete masonry products may be-- 7,a7 proposed by the ,secretary at any time2 or 7,b7 requested by or submitted to the ,secretary by-- 7i7 an existing national organization of concrete masonry product manufacturers2 or 7ii7 any person that may be affected by the issuance of an order4 7#b7 ,publication of proposed order ,if the ,secretary determines that a proposed order received in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,b7 is consistent with and will effectuate the purpose of this division1 the ,secretary shall publish such proposed order in the ,federal ,register not later than #ij days after receiving the order1 and give not less than #cj days notice and opportunity for public comment on the proposed order4 7#c7 ,issuance of order 7,a7 ,in general ,after notice and opportunity for public comment are provided in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall issue the order1 taking into consideration the comments received and including in the order such provisions as are necessary to ensure that the order is in conformity with this division4 7,b7 ,effective date ,if there is an affirmative vote in a referendum as provided in section #acjg1 the ,secretary shall issue the order and such order shall be effective not later than #adj days after publication of the proposed order4 7c7 ,amendments ,the ,secretary may1 from time to time1 amend an order4 ,the provisions of this division applicable to an order shall be applicable to any amendment to an order4 #acje4 ,required terms in orders 7a7 ,in general ,any order issued under this division shall contain the terms and provisions specified in this section4 7b7 ,concrete ,masonry ,products ,board 7#a7 ,establishment and membership 7,a7 ,establishment ,the order shall provide for the establishment of a ,concrete ,masonry ,products ,board to carry out a program of generic promotion1 research1 and education regarding concrete masonry products4 7,b7 ,membership 7i7 ,number of members ,the ,board shall consist of not fewer than #ae and not more than #be members4 7ii7 ,appointment ,the members of the ,board shall be appointed by the ,secretary from nominations submitted as provided in the order4 7iii7 ,composition ,the ,board shall consist of manufacturers4 ,no employee of an industry trade organization exempt from tax under paragraph 7#c7 or 7#f7 of section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf representing the concrete masonry industry or related industries shall serve as a member of the ,board and no member of the ,board may serve concurrently as an officer of the board of directors of a national concrete masonry products industry trade association4 ,only #b individuals from any single company or its affiliates may serve on the ,board at any one time4 7#b7 ,distribution of appointments 7,a7 ,representation ,to ensure fair and equitable representation of the concrete masonry products industry1 the composition of the ,board shall reflect the geographical distribution of the manufacture of concrete masonry products in the ,united ,states1 the types of concrete masonry products manufactured1 and the range in size of manufacturers in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,adjustment in board representation ,three years after the assessment of concrete masonry products commences pursuant to an order1 and at the end of each #c-year period thereafter1 the ,board1 subject to the review and approval of the ,secretary1 shall1 if warranted1 recommend to the ,secretary the reapportionment of the ,board membership to reflect changes in the geographical distribution of the manufacture of concrete masonry products and the types of concrete masonry products manufactured4 7#c7 ,nominations ,process ,the ,secretary may make appointments from nominations by manufacturers pursuant to the method set forth in the order4 7#d7 ,failure to appoint ,if the ,secretary fails to make an appointment to the ,board within #fj days of receiving nominations for such appointment1 the first nominee for such appointment shall be deemed appointed1 unless the ,secretary provides reasonable justification for the delay to the ,board and to ,congress and provides a reasonable date by which approval or disapproval will be made4 7#e7 ,alternates ,the order shall provide for the selection of alternate members of the ,board by the ,secretary in accordance with procedures specified in the order4 7#f7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,the members and any alternates of the ,board shall each serve for a term of #c years1 except that members and any alternates initially appointed to the ,board shall serve for terms of not more than #b1 #c1 and #d years1 as specified by the order4 7,b7 ,limitation on consecutive terms ,a member or an alternate may serve not more than #b consecutive terms4 7,c7 ,continuation of term ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b71 each member or alternate shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy arising before the expiration of a term of office of an incumbent member or alternate of the ,board shall be filled in a manner provided for in the order4 7#g7 ,disqualification from ,board service ,the order shall provide that if a member or alternate of the ,board who was appointed as a manufacturer ceases to qualify as a manufacturer1 such member or alternate shall be disqualified from serving on the ,board4 7#h7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,members and any alternates of the ,board shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,travel expenses ,if approved by the ,board1 members or alternates shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses1 which may include per diem allowance or actual subsistence incurred while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,board4 7c7 ,powers and duties of the ,board ,the order shall specify the powers and duties of the ,board1 including the power and duty-- 7#a7 to administer the order in accordance with its terms and conditions and to collect assessments2 7#b7 to develop and recommend to the ,secretary for approval such bylaws as may be necessary for the functioning of the ,board and such rules as may be necessary to administer the order1 including activities authorized to be carried out under the order2 7#c7 to meet1 organize1 and select from among members of the ,board a chairperson1 other officers1 and committees and subcommittees1 as the ,board determines appropriate2 7#d7 to establish regional organizations or committees to administer regional initiatives2 7#e7 to establish working committees of persons other than ,board members2 7#f7 to employ such persons1 other than the members1 as the ,board considers necessary1 and to determine the compensation and specify the duties of the persons2 7#g7 to prepare and submit for the approval of the ,secretary1 before the beginning of each fiscal year1 rates of assessment under section #acjf and an annual budget of the anticipated expenses to be incurred in the administration of the order1 including the probable cost of each promotion1 research1 and information activity proposed to be developed or carried out by the ,board2 7#h7 to borrow funds necessary for the startup expenses of the order2 7#i7 to carry out generic research1 education1 and promotion programs and projects relating to concrete masonry products1 and to pay the costs of such programs and projects with assessments collected under section #acjf2 7#aj7 subject to subsection 7e71 to enter into contracts or agreements to develop and carry out programs or projects of research1 education1 and promotion relating to concrete masonry products2 7#aa7 to keep minutes1 books1 and records that reflect the actions and transactions of the ,board1 and promptly report minutes of each ,board meeting to the ,secretary2 7#ab7 to receive1 investigate1 and report to the ,secretary complaints of violations of the order2 7#ac7 to furnish the ,secretary with such information as the ,secretary may request2 7#ad7 to recommend to the ,secretary such amendments to the order as the ,board considers appropriate2 and 7#ae7 to provide the ,secretary with advance notice of meetings to permit the ,secretary1 or the representative of the ,secretary1 to attend the meetings4 7d7 ,programs and projects2 budgets2 expenses 7#a7 ,programs and projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the order shall require the ,board to submit to the ,secretary for approval any program or project of research1 education1 or promotion relating to concrete masonry products4 7,b7 ,statement required ,any educational or promotional activity undertaken with funds provided by the ,board shall include a statement that such activities were supported in whole or in part by the ,board4 7#b7 ,budgets 7,a7 ,submission ,the order shall require the ,board to submit to the ,secretary for approval a budget of the anticipated expenses and disbursements of the ,board in the implementation of the order1 including the projected costs of concrete masonry products research1 education1 and promotion programs and projects4 7,b7 ,timing ,the budget shall be submitted before the beginning of a fiscal year and as frequently as may be necessary after the beginning of the fiscal year4 7,c7 ,approval ,if the ,secretary fails to approve or reject a budget within #fj days of receipt1 such budget shall be deemed approved1 unless the ,secretary provides to the ,board and to ,congress1 in writing1 reasonable justification for the delay and provides a reasonable date by which approval or disapproval will be made4 7#c7 ,administrative ,expenses 7,a7 ,incurring expenses ,the ,board may incur the expenses described in paragraph 7#b7 and other expenses for the administration1 maintenance1 and functioning of the ,board as authorized by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,payment of expenses ,expenses incurred under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be paid by the ,board using assessments collected under section #acjf1 earnings obtained from assessments1 and other income of the ,board4 ,any funds borrowed by the ,board shall be expended only for startup costs and capital outlays4 7,c7 ,limitation on spending ,for fiscal years beginning #c or more years after the date of the establishment of the ,board1 the ,board may not expend for administration 7except for reimbursement to the ,secretary required under subparagraph 7,d771 maintenance1 and functioning of the ,board in a fiscal year an amount that exceeds #aj percent of the assessment and other income received by the ,board for the fiscal year4 7,d7 ,reimbursement of ,secretary ,the order shall require that the ,secretary be reimbursed by the ,board from assessments for all expenses incurred by the ,secretary in the implementation1 administration1 and supervision of the order1 including all referenda costs incurred in connection with the order4 7e7 ,contracts and agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the order shall provide that1 with the approval of the ,secretary1 the ,board may-- 7,a7 enter into contracts and agreements to carry out generic research1 education1 and promotion programs and projects relating to concrete masonry products1 including contracts and agreements with manufacturer associations or other entities as considered appropriate by the ,secretary2 7,b7 enter into contracts and agreements for administrative services2 and 7,c7 pay the cost of approved generic research1 education1 and promotion programs and projects using assessments collected under section #acjf1 earnings obtained from assessments1 and other income of the ,board4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each contract or agreement shall provide that any person who enters into the contract or agreement with the ,board shall-- 7,a7 develop and submit to the ,board a proposed program or project together with a budget that specifies the cost to be incurred to carry out the program or project2 7,b7 keep accurate records of all transactions relating to the contract or agreement2 7,c7 account for funds received and expended in connection with the contract or agreement2 7,d7 make periodic reports to the ,board of activities conducted under the contract or agreement2 and 7,e7 make such other reports as the ,board or the ,secretary considers relevant4 7#c7 ,failure to approve ,if the ,secretary fails to approve or reject a contract or agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 within #fj days of receipt1 the contract or agreement shall be deemed approved1 unless the ,secretary provides to the ,board and to ,congress1 in writing1 reasonable justification for the delay and provides a reasonable date by which approval or disapproval will be made4 7f7 ,books and records of ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,the order shall require the ,board to-- 7,a7 maintain such books and records 7which shall be available to the ,secretary for inspection and audit7 as the ,secretary may require2 7,b7 collect and submit to the ,secretary1 at any time the ,secretary may specify1 any information the ,secretary may request2 and 7,c7 account for the receipt and disbursement of all funds in the possession1 or under the control1 of the ,board4 7#b7 ,audits ,the order shall require the ,board to have-- 7,a7 the books and records of the ,board audited by an independent auditor at the end of each fiscal year2 and 7,b7 a report of the audit submitted directly to the ,secretary4 7g7 ,prohibited activities 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,board shall not engage in any program or project to1 nor shall any funds received by the ,board under this division be used to-- 7,a7 influence legislation1 elections1 or governmental action2 7,b7 engage in an action that would be a conflict of interest2 7,c7 engage in advertising that is false or misleading2 7,d7 engage in any promotion1 research1 or education that would be disparaging to other construction materials2 or 7,e7 engage in any promotion or project that would benefit any individual manufacturer4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 does not preclude-- 7,a7 the development and recommendation of amendments to the order2 7,b7 the communication to appropriate government officials of information relating to the conduct1 implementation1 or results of research1 education1 and promotion activities under the order except communications described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 or 7,c7 any lawful action designed to market concrete masonry products directly to a foreign government or political subdivision of a foreign government4 7h7 ,periodic evaluation ,the order shall require the ,board to provide for the independent evaluation of all research1 education1 and promotion programs or projects undertaken under the order1 beginning #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act and every #c years thereafter4 ,the ,board shall submit to the ,secretary and make available to the public the results of each such evaluation4 7i7 ,objectives ,the ,board shall establish annual research1 education1 and promotion objectives and performance metrics for each fiscal year subject to approval by the ,secretary4 7j7 ,biennial report ,every #b years the ,board shall prepare and make publicly available a comprehensive and detailed report that includes an identification and description of all programs and projects undertaken by the ,board during the previous #b years as well as those planned for the subsequent #b years and detail the allocation or planned allocation of ,board resources for each such program or project4 ,such report shall also include-- 7#a7 the overall financial condition of the ,board2 7#b7 a summary of the amounts obligated or expended during the #b preceding fiscal years2 and 7#c7 a description of the extent to which the objectives of the ,board were met according to the metrics required under subsection 7i74 7k7 ,books and records of persons covered by order 7#a7 ,in general ,the order shall require that manufacturers shall-- 7,a7 maintain records sufficient to ensure compliance with the order and regulations2 and 7,b7 make the records described in subparagraph 7,a7 available1 during normal business hours1 for inspection by employees or agents of the ,board or the ,department4 7#b7 ,time requirement ,any record required to be maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall be maintained for such time period as the ,secretary may prescribe4 7#c7 ,confidentiality of information 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential reported to1 or otherwise obtained by the ,board or the ,secretary 7or any representative of the ,board or the ,secretary7 under this division shall not be disclosed by any officers1 employees1 and agents of the ,department or the ,board4 7,b7 ,suits and hearings ,information referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 may be disclosed only if-- 7i7 the ,secretary considers the information relevant2 and 7ii7 the information is revealed in a judicial proceeding or administrative hearing brought at the direction or on the request of the ,secretary or to which the ,secretary or any officer of the ,department is a party4 7,c7 ,general statements and publications ,this paragraph does not prohibit-- 7i7 the issuance of general statements based on reports or on information relating to a number of persons subject to an order if the statements do not identify the information furnished by any person2 or 7ii7 the publication1 by direction of the ,secretary1 of the name of any person violating any order and a statement of the particular provisions of the order violated by the person4 7,d7 ,penalty ,any officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,department of ,commerce or any officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,board who willfully violates this paragraph shall be fined not more than #a1jjj and imprisoned for not more than #a year1 or both4 7#d7 ,withholding information ,this subsection does not authorize the withholding of information from ,congress4 #acjf4 ,assessments 7a7 ,assessments ,the order shall provide that assessments shall be paid by a manufacturer if the manufacturer has manufactured concrete masonry products during a period of at least #ahj days prior to the date the assessment is to be remitted4 7b7 ,collection 7#a7 ,in general ,assessments required under the order shall be remitted by the manufacturer to the ,board in the manner prescribed by the order4 7#b7 ,timing ,the order shall provide that assessments required under the order shall be remitted to the ,board not less frequently than quarterly4 7#c7 ,records ,as part of the remittance of assessments1 manufacturers shall identify the total amount due in assessments on all sales receipts1 invoices or other commercial documents of sale as a result of the sale of concrete masonry units in a manner as prescribed by the ,board to ensure compliance with the order4 7c7 ,assessment rates ,with respect to assessment rates1 the order shall contain the following terms3 7#a7 ,initial rate ,the assessment rate on concrete masonry products shall be #j4ja per concrete masonry unit sold4 7#b7 ,changes in the rate 7,a7 ,authority to change rate ,the ,board shall have the authority to change the assessment rate4 ,a two-thirds majority of voting members of the ,board shall be required to approve a change in the assessment rate4 7,b7 ,limitation on increases ,an increase or decrease in the assessment rate with respect to concrete masonry products may not exceed #j4ja per concrete masonry unit sold4 7,c7 ,maximum rate ,the assessment rate shall not be in excess of #j4je per concrete masonry unit4 7,d7 ,limitation on frequency of changes ,the assessment rate may not be increased or decreased more than once annually4 7d7 ,late-,payment and interest charges 7#a7 ,in general ,late-payment and interest charges may be levied on each person subject to the order who fails to remit an assessment in accordance with subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,rate ,the rate for late-payment and interest charges shall be specified by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,investment of assessments ,pending disbursement of assessments under a budget approved by the ,secretary1 the ,board may invest assessments collected under this section in-- 7#a7 obligations of the ,united ,states or any agency of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 general obligations of any ,state or any political subdivision of a ,state2 7#c7 interest-bearing accounts or certificates of deposit of financial institutions that are members of the ,federal ,reserve ,system2 or 7#d7 obligations fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,assessment funds for ,regional ,initiatives 7#a7 ,in general ,the order shall provide that not less than #ej percent of the assessments 7less administration expenses7 paid by a manufacturer shall be used to support research1 education1 and promotion programs and projects in support of the geographic region of the manufacturer4 7#b7 ,geographic regions ,the order shall provide for the following geographic regions3 7,a7 ,region ,i shall comprise ,connecticut1 ,delaware1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,maine1 ,maryland1 ,massachusetts1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,new ,jersey1 ,new ,york1 ,pennsylvania1 ,rhode ,island1 ,vermont1 and ,west ,virginia4 7,b7 ,region ,,ii shall comprise ,alabama1 ,florida1 ,georgia1 ,mississippi1 ,north ,carolina1 ,south ,carolina1 ,tennessee1 and ,virginia4 7,c7 ,region ,,iii shall comprise ,illinois1 ,indiana1 ,iowa1 ,kentucky1 ,michigan1 ,minnesota1 ,nebraska1 ,north ,dakota1 ,ohio1 ,south ,dakota1 and ,wisconsin4 7,d7 ,region ,,iv shall comprise ,arizona1 ,arkansas1 ,kansas1 ,louisiana1 ,missouri1 ,new ,mexico1 ,oklahoma1 and ,texas4 7,e7 ,region ,v shall comprise ,alaska1 ,california1 ,colorado1 ,hawaii1 ,idaho1 ,montana1 ,nevada1 ,oregon1 ,utah1 ,washington1 and ,wyoming4 7#c7 ,adjustment of geographic regions ,the order shall provide that the ,secretary may1 upon recommendation of the ,board1 modify the composition of the geographic regions described in paragraph 7#b74 #acjg4 ,referenda 7a7 ,initial ,referendum 7#a7 ,referendum required ,during the #fj-;day period immediately preceding the proposed effective date of the order issued under section #acjd1 the ,secretary shall conduct a referendum among manufacturers eligible under subsection 7b77#b7 subject to assessments under section #acjf4 7#b7 ,approval of order needed ,the order shall become effective only if the ,secretary determines that the order has been approved by a majority of manufacturers voting who also represent a majority of the machine cavities in operation of those manufacturers voting in the referendum4 7b7 ,votes permitted 7#a7 ,in general ,each manufacturer eligible to vote in a referendum conducted under this section shall be entitled to cast #a vote4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 a manufacturer shall be considered to be eligible to vote if the manufacturer has manufactured concrete masonry products during a period of at least #ahj days prior to the first day of the period during which voting in the referendum will occur4 7c7 ,manner of conducting referenda 7#a7 ,in general ,referenda conducted pursuant to this section shall be conducted in a manner determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,advance registration ,a manufacturer who chooses to vote in any referendum conducted under this section shall register with the ,secretary prior to the voting period1 after receiving notice from the ,secretary concerning the referendum under paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,voting ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for voting in any referendum conducted under this section4 ,the ballots and other information or reports that reveal or tend to reveal the identity or vote of voters shall be strictly confidential4 7#d7 ,notice ,not later than #cj days before a referendum is conducted under this section with respect to an order1 the ,secretary shall notify all manufacturers1 in such a manner as determined by the ,secretary1 of the period during which voting in the referendum will occur4 ,the notice shall explain any registration and voting procedures established under this subsection4 7d7 ,subsequent referenda ,if an order is approved in a referendum conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall conduct a subsequent referendum-- 7#a7 at the request of the ,board1 subject to the voting requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c71 to ascertain whether eligible manufacturers favor suspension1 termination1 or continuance of the order2 or 7#b7 effective beginning on the date that is #e years after the date of the approval of the order1 and at #e-year intervals thereafter1 at the request of #be percent or more of the total number of persons eligible to vote under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,suspension or termination ,if1 as a result of a referendum conducted under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary determines that suspension or termination of the order is favored by a majority of all votes cast in the referendum as provided in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the referendum1 suspend or terminate1 as appropriate1 collection of assessments under the order2 and 7#b7 suspend or terminate1 as appropriate1 programs and projects under the order as soon as practicable and in an orderly manner4 7f7 ,costs of referenda ,the ,board established under an order with respect to which a referendum is conducted under this section shall reimburse the ,secretary from assessments for any expenses incurred by the ,secretary to conduct the referendum4 #acjh4 ,petition and review 7a7 ,petition 7#a7 ,in general ,a person subject to an order issued under this division may file with the ,secretary a petition-- 7,a7 stating that the order1 any provision of the order1 or any obligation imposed in connection with the order1 is not established in accordance with law2 and 7,b7 requesting a modification of the order or an exemption from the order4 7#b7 ,hearing ,the ,secretary shall give the petitioner an opportunity for a hearing on the petition1 in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,ruling ,after the hearing1 the ,secretary shall make a ruling on the petition4 ,the ruling shall be final1 subject to review as set forth in subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,limitation on petition ,any petition filed under this subsection challenging an order1 any provision of the order1 or any obligation imposed in connection with the order1 shall be filed not less than #b years after the effective date of the order1 provision1 or obligation subject to challenge in the petition4 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,commencement of action ,the district courts of the ,united ,states in any district in which a person who is a petitioner under subsection 7a7 resides or conducts business shall have jurisdiction to review the ruling of the ,secretary on the petition of the person1 if a complaint requesting the review is filed no later than #cj days after the date of the entry of the ruling by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,process ,service of process in proceedings under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure4 7#c7 ,remands ,if the court in a proceeding under this subsection determines that the ruling of the ,secretary on the petition of the person is not in accordance with law1 the court shall remand the matter to the ,secretary with directions-- 7,a7 to make such ruling as the court shall determine to be in accordance with law2 or 7,b7 to take such further action as1 in the opinion of the court1 the law requires4 7c7 ,enforcement ,the pendency of proceedings instituted under this section shall not impede1 hinder1 or delay the ,attorney ,general or the ,secretary from obtaining relief under section #acji4 #acji4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,jurisdiction ,a district court of the ,united ,states shall have jurisdiction to enforce1 and to prevent and restrain any person from violating1 this division or an order or regulation issued by the ,secretary under this division4 7b7 ,referral to ,attorney ,general ,a civil action authorized to be brought under this section shall be referred to the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states for appropriate action4 7c7 ,civil penalties and orders 7#a7 ,civil penalties ,a person who willfully violates an order or regulation issued by the ,secretary under this division may be assessed by the ,secretary a civil penalty of not more than #e1jjj for each violation4 7#b7 ,separate offense ,each violation and each day during which there is a failure to comply with an order or regulation issued by the ,secretary shall be considered to be a separate offense4 7#c7 ,cease-and-desist orders ,in addition to1 or in lieu of1 a civil penalty1 the ,secretary may issue an order requiring a person to cease and desist from violating the order or regulation4 7#d7 ,notice and hearing ,no order assessing a penalty or cease-and-desist order may be issued by the ,secretary under this subsection unless the ,secretary provides notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the record with respect to the violation4 7#e7 ,finality ,an order assessing a penalty or a cease-and-desist order issued under this subsection by the ,secretary shall be final and conclusive unless the person against whom the order is issued files an appeal from the order with the appropriate district court of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,additional remedies ,the remedies provided in this division shall be in addition to1 and not exclusive of1 other remedies that may be available4 #acaj4 ,investigation and power to subpoena 7a7 ,investigations ,the ,secretary may conduct such investigations as the ,secretary considers necessary for the effective administration of this division1 or to determine whether any person has engaged or is engaging in any act that constitutes a violation of this division or any order or regulation issued under this division4 7b7 ,subpoenas1 oaths1 and affirmations 7#a7 ,investigations ,for the purpose of conducting an investigation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may administer oaths and affirmations1 subpoena witnesses1 compel the attendance of witnesses1 take evidence1 and require the production of any records that are relevant to the inquiry4 ,the production of the records may be required from any place in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,administrative hearings ,for the purpose of an administrative hearing held under section #acjh7;a77#b7 or section #acji7;c77#d71 the presiding officer may administer oaths and affirmations1 subpoena witnesses1 compel the attendance of witnesses1 take evidence1 and require the production of any records that are relevant to the inquiry4 ,the attendance of witnesses and the production of the records may be required from any place in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,aid of courts 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of contumacy by1 or refusal to obey a subpoena issued under subsection 7b7 to1 any person1 the ,secretary may invoke the aid of any court of the ,united ,states within the jurisdiction of which the investigation or proceeding is conducted1 or where the person resides or conducts business1 in order to enforce a subpoena issued under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,order ,the court may issue an order requiring the person referred to in paragraph 7#a7 to comply with a subpoena referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,failure to obey ,any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of court4 7#d7 ,process ,process in any proceeding under this subsection may be served in the ,united ,states judicial district in which the person being proceeded against resides or conducts business1 or wherever the person may be found4 #acaa4 ,suspension or termination 7a7 ,mandatory suspension or termination ,the ,secretary shall suspend or terminate an order or a provision of an order if the ,secretary finds that an order or provision of an order obstructs or does not tend to effectuate the purpose of this division1 or if the ,secretary determines that the order or a provision of an order is not favored by a majority of all votes cast in the referendum as provided in section #acjg7;a77#b74 7b7 ,implementation of suspension or termination ,if1 as a result of a referendum conducted under section #acjg1 the ,secretary determines that the order is not approved1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after making the determination1 suspend or terminate1 as the case may be1 collection of assessments under the order2 and 7#b7 as soon as practicable1 suspend or terminate1 as the case may be1 activities under the order in an orderly manner4 #acab4 ,amendments to orders ,the provisions of this division applicable to the order shall be applicable to any amendment to the order1 except that section #acjh shall not apply to an amendment4 #acac4 ,effect on other laws ,this division shall not affect or preempt any other ,federal or ,state law authorizing research1 education1 and promotion relating to concrete masonry products4 #acad4 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this division and the power vested in the ,secretary under this division4 #acae4 ,limitation on expenditures for administrative expenses ,funds appropriated to carry out this division may not be used for the payment of the expenses or expenditures of the ,board in administering the order4 #acaf4 ,limitations on obligation of funds 7a7 ,in general ,in each fiscal year of the covered period1 the ,board may not obligate an amount greater than the sum of-- 7#a7 #gc percent of the amount of assessments estimated to be collected under section #acjf in such fiscal year2 7#b7 #gc percent of the amount of assessments actually collected under section #acjf in the most recent fiscal year for which an audit report has been submitted under section #acje7;f77#b77;,b7 as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the amount that may be obligated is being determined1 less the estimate made pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for such most recent fiscal year2 and 7#c7 amounts permitted in preceding fiscal years to be obligated pursuant to this subsection that have not been obligated4 7b7 ,excess amounts deposited in escrow account ,assessments collected under section #acjf in excess of the amount permitted to be obligated under subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year shall be deposited in an escrow account for the duration of the covered period4 7c7 ,treatment of amounts in escrow account ,during the covered period1 the ,board may not obligate1 expend1 or borrow against amounts required under subsection 7b7 to be deposited in the escrow account4 ,any interest earned on such amounts shall be deposited in the escrow account and shall be unavailable for obligation for the duration of the covered period4 7d7 ,release of amounts in escrow account ,after the covered period1 the ,board may withdraw and obligate in any fiscal year an amount in the escrow account that does not exceed #a_/e of the amount in the escrow account on the last day of the covered period4 7e7 ,special rule for estimates for particular fiscal years 7#a7 ,rule ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#a71 the amount of assessments estimated to be collected under section #acjf in a fiscal year specified in paragraph 7#b7 shall be equal to #fb percent of the amount of assessments actually collected under such section in the most recent fiscal year for which an audit report has been submitted under section #acje7;f77#b77;,b7 as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the amount that may be obligated is being determined4 7#b7 ,fiscal years specified ,the fiscal years specified in this paragraph are the #ith and #ajth fiscal years that begin on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,covered period defined ,in this section1 the term covered period means the period that begins on the date of enactment of this ,act and ends on the last day of the #aath fiscal year that begins on or after such date of enactment4 #acag4 ,study and report by the ,government ,accountability ,office ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall prepare a study1 and not later than #h years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress and the ,secretary a report1 examining-- 7#a7 how the ,board spends assessments collected2 7#b7 the extent to which the reported activities of the ,board help achieve the annual objectives of the ,board2 7#c7 any changes in demand for concrete masonry products relative to other building materials2 7#d7 any impact of the activities of the ,board on the market share of competing products2 7#e7 any impact of the activities of the ,board on the overall size of the market for building products2 7#f7 any impact of the activities of the ,board on the total number of concrete-masonry-related jobs1 including manufacturing1 sales1 and installation2 7#g7 any significant effects of the activities of the ,board on downstream purchasers of concrete masonry products and real property into which concrete masonry products are incorporated2 7#h7 effects on prices of concrete masonry products as a result of the activities of the ,board2 7#i7 the cost to the ,federal ,government of an increase in concrete masonry product prices1 if any1 as a result of the program established by this division2 7#aj7 the extent to which key statutory requirements are met2 7#aa7 the extent and strength of ,federal oversight of the program established by this division2 7#ab7 the appropriateness of administering the program from within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,commerce and the appropriateness of administering the program from within any division of the ,department1 including whether the ,department has the expertise1 knowledge1 or other capabilities necessary to adequately administer the program2 and 7#ac7 any other topic that the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 #acah4 ,study and report by the ,department of ,commerce ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare a study and submit to ,congress a report examining the appropriateness and effectiveness of applying the commodity check-off program model 7such as those programs established under the ,commodity ,promotion1 ,research1 and ,information ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa et seq477 to a nonagricultural industry1 taking into account the program established by this division and any other check-off program involving a nonagricultural industry4 ,f ,,build ,act of #bjah #adja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah or the ,,build ,act of #bjah4 #adjb4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,less developed country ,the term less developed country means a country with a low-income economy1 lower-middle-income economy1 or upper-middle-income economy1 as defined by the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development and the ,international ,development ,association 7collectively referred to as the ,world ,bank74 7#c7 ,predecessor authority ,the term predecessor authority means authorities repealed by title ,,vi4 7#d7 ,qualifying sovereign entity ,the term qualifying sovereign entity means-- 7,a7 any agency or instrumentality of a foreign state 7as defined in section #afjc of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code7 that has a purpose that is similar to the purpose of the ,corporation as described in section #adab7;b72 or 7,b7 any international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7c7774 ,i ,establishment #adaa4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to facilitate market-based private sector development and inclusive economic growth in less developed countries through the provision of credit1 capital1 and other financial support-- 7#a7 to mobilize private capital in support of sustainable1 broad-based economic growth1 poverty reduction1 and development through demand-driven partnerships with the private sector that further the foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to finance development that builds and strengthens civic institutions1 promotes competition1 and provides for public accountability and transparency2 7#c7 to help private sector actors overcome identifiable market gaps and inefficiencies without distorting markets2 7#d7 to achieve clearly defined economic and social development outcomes2 7#e7 to coordinate with institutions with purposes similar to the purposes of the ,corporation to leverage resources of those institutions to produce the greatest impact2 7#f7 to provide countries a robust alternative to state-directed investments by authoritarian governments and ,united ,states strategic competitors using best practices with respect to transparency and environmental and social safeguards1 and which take into account the debt sustainability of partner countries2 7#g7 to leverage private sector capabilities and innovative development tools to help countries transition from recipients of bilateral development assistance toward increased self-reliance2 and 7#h7 to complement and be guided by overall ,united ,states foreign policy1 development1 and national security objectives1 taking into account the priorities and needs of countries receiving support4 #adab4 ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the executive branch the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation 7in this division referred to as the ,corporation71 which shall be a wholly owned ,government corporation for purposes of chapter #ia of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 under the foreign policy guidance of the ,secretary of ,state4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,corporation shall be to mobilize and facilitate the participation of private sector capital and skills in the economic development of less developed countries1 as described in subsection 7c71 and countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies1 in order to complement the development assistance objectives1 and advance the foreign policy interests1 of the ,united ,states4 ,in carrying out its purpose1 the ,corporation1 utilizing broad criteria1 shall take into account in its financing operations the economic and financial soundness and development objectives of projects for which it provides support under title ,,ii4 7c7 ,less developed country focus 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall prioritize the provision of support under title ,,ii in less developed countries with a low-income economy or a lower-middle-income economy4 7#b7 ,support in upper-middle-income countries ,the ,corporation shall restrict the provision of support under title ,,ii in a less developed country with an upper-middle-income economy unless-- 7,a7 the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such support furthers the national economic or foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 such support is designed to produce significant developmental outcomes or provide developmental benefits to the poorest population of that country4 #adac4 ,management of ,corporation 7a7 ,structure of ,corporation ,there shall be in the ,corporation a ,board of ,directors 7in this division referred to as the ,board71 a ,chief ,executive ,officer1 a ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer1 a ,chief ,risk ,officer1 a ,chief ,development ,officer1 and such other officers as the ,board may determine4 7b7 ,board of ,directors 7#a7 ,duties ,all powers of the ,corporation shall vest in and be exercised by or under the authority of the ,board4 ,the ,board-- 7,a7 shall perform the functions specified to be carried out by the ,board in this division2 7,b7 may prescribe1 amend1 and repeal bylaws1 rules1 regulations1 policies1 and procedures governing the manner in which the business of the ,corporation may be conducted and in which the powers granted to the ,corporation by law may be exercised2 and 7,c7 shall develop1 in consultation with stakeholders1 other interested parties1 and the appropriate congressional committees1 a publicly available policy with respect to consultations1 hearings1 and other forms of engagement in order to provide for meaningful public participation in the ,board's activities4 7#b7 ,membership of ,board 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall consist of-- 7i7 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation2 7ii7 the officers specified in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 four other individuals who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 of which-- 7,i7 one individual should be appointed from among a list of at least #e individuals submitted by the majority leader of the ,senate after consultation with the chairman of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,,ii7 one individual should be appointed from among a list of at least #e individuals submitted by the minority leader of the ,senate after consultation with the ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,,iii7 one individual should be appointed from among a list of at least #e individuals submitted by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives after consultation with the chairman of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,iv7 one individual should be appointed from among a list of at least #e individuals submitted by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives after consultation with the ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,officers specified 7i7 ,in general ,the officers specified in this subparagraph are the following3 7,i7 ,the ,secretary of ,state or a designee of the ,secretary4 7,,ii7 ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development or a designee of the ,administrator4 7,,iii7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury or a designee of the ,secretary4 7,,iv7 ,the ,secretary of ,commerce or a designee of the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,requirements for designees ,a designee under clause 7i7 shall be selected from among officers-- 7,i7 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 7,,ii7 whose duties relate to the programs of the ,corporation2 and 7,,iii7 who is designated by and serving at the pleasure of the ,president4 7,c7 ,requirements for nongovernment members ,a member of the ,board described in subparagraph 7,a77iii7-- 7i7 may not be an officer or employee of the ,united ,states ,government2 7ii7 shall have relevant experience1 which may include experience relating to the private sector1 the environment1 labor organizations1 or international development1 to carry out the purpose of the ,corporation2 7iii7 shall be appointed for a term of #c years and may be reappointed for one additional term2 7iv7 shall serve until the member's successor is appointed and confirmed2 7v7 shall be compensated at a rate equivalent to that of level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 when engaged in the business of the ,corporation2 and 7vi7 may be paid per diem in lieu of subsistence at the applicable rate under the ,federal ,travel ,regulation under subtitle ,f of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 from time to time1 while away from the home or usual place of business of the member4 7#c7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary of ,state1 or the designee of the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77,i71 shall serve as the ,chairperson of the ,board4 7#d7 ,vice chairperson ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 or the designee of the ,administrator under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77,,ii71 shall serve as the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,board4 7#e7 ,quorum ,five members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by the ,board4 7c7 ,public hearings ,the ,board shall hold at least #b public hearings each year in order to afford an opportunity for any person to present views with respect to whether-- 7#a7 the ,corporation is carrying out its activities in accordance with this division2 and 7#b7 any support provided by the ,corporation under title ,,ii in any country should be suspended1 expanded1 or extended4 7d7 ,chief ,executive ,officer 7#a7 ,appointment ,there shall be in the ,corporation a ,chief ,executive ,officer1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 and who shall serve at the pleasure of the ,president4 7#b7 ,authorities and duties ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall be responsible for the management of the ,corporation and shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the ,corporation subject to the bylaws1 rules1 regulations1 and procedures established by the ,board4 7#c7 ,relationship to ,board ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall report to and be under the direct authority of the ,board4 7#d7 ,compensation ,section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,chief ,executive ,officer1 ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 4 7e7 ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer ,there shall be in the ,corporation a ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 and who shall serve at the pleasure of the ,president4 7f7 ,chief ,risk ,officer 7#a7 ,appointment ,subject to the approval of the ,board1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation shall appoint a ,chief ,risk ,officer1 from among individuals with experience at a senior level in financial risk management1 who-- 7,a7 shall report directly to the ,board2 and 7,b7 shall be removable only by a majority vote of the ,board4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,chief ,risk ,officer shall1 in coordination with the audit committee of the ,board established under section #adda1 develop1 implement1 and manage a comprehensive process for identifying1 assessing1 monitoring1 and limiting risks to the ,corporation1 including the overall portfolio diversification of the ,corporation4 7g7 ,chief ,development ,officer 7#a7 ,appointment ,subject to the approval of the ,board1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 with the concurrence of the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall appoint a ,chief ,development ,officer1 from among individuals with experience in development1 who-- 7,a7 shall report directly to the ,board2 and 7,b7 shall be removable only by a majority vote of the ,board4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,chief ,development ,officer shall-- 7,a7 coordinate the ,corporation's development policies and implementation efforts with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 and other relevant ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies1 including directly liaising with missions of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 to ensure that departments1 agencies1 and missions have training1 awareness1 and access to the ,corporation's tools in relation to development policy and projects in countries2 7,b7 under the guidance of the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 manage employees of the ,corporation that are dedicated to structuring1 monitoring1 and evaluating transactions and projects co-designed with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and other relevant ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies2 7,c7 authorize and coordinate transfers of funds or other resources to and from such agencies1 departments1 or missions upon the concurrence of those institutions in support of the ,corporation's projects or activities2 7,d7 manage the responsibilities of the ,corporation under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 of section #addb7;b7 and paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#c77;,a7 of section #addc7;b72 7,e7 coordinate and implement the activities of the ,corporation under section #adde2 and 7,f7 be an ex officio member of the ,development ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7i7 and participate in or send a representative to each meeting of the ,council4 7h7 ,officers and employees 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 officers1 employees1 and agents shall be selected and appointed by the ,corporation1 and shall be vested with such powers and duties as the ,corporation may determine4 7#b7 ,administratively determined employees 7,a7 ,appointment2 compensation2 removal ,of officers and employees employed by the ,corporation under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #ej may be appointed1 compensated1 or removed without regard to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,reinstatement ,under such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 officers and employees appointed to a position under subparagraph 7,a7 may be entitled1 upon removal from such position 7unless the removal was for cause71 to reinstatement to the position occupied at the time of appointment or to a position of comparable grade and salary4 7,c7 ,additional positions ,positions authorized by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to those otherwise authorized by law1 including positions authorized under section #eajh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,rates of pay for officers and employees ,the ,corporation may set and adjust rates of basic pay for officers and employees appointed under subparagraph 7,a7 without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea or subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to classification of positions and ,general ,schedule pay rates1 respectively4 7#c7 ,liability of employees 7,a7 ,in general ,an individual who is a member of the ,board or an officer or employee of the ,corporation has no liability under this division with respect to any claim arising out of or resulting from any act or omission by the individual within the scope of the employment of the individual in connection with any transaction by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be construed to limit personal liability of an individual for criminal acts or omissions1 willful or malicious misconduct1 acts or omissions for private gain1 or any other acts or omissions outside the scope of the individual's employment4 7,c7 ,conflicts of interest ,the ,corporation shall establish and publish procedures for avoiding conflicts of interest on the part of officers and employees of the ,corporation and members of the ,development ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7i74 7,d7 ,savings provision ,this paragraph shall not be construed-- 7i7 to affect-- 7,i7 any other immunities and protections that may be available to an individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 under applicable law with respect to a transaction described in that subparagraph2 or 7,,ii7 any other right or remedy against the ,corporation1 against the ,united ,states under applicable law1 or against any person other than an individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 participating in such a transaction2 or 7ii7 to limit or alter in any way the immunities that are available under applicable law for ,federal officers and employees not described in this paragraph4 7i7 ,development ,advisory ,council 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established a ,development ,advisory ,council 7in this subsection referred to as the ,council7 to advise the ,board on development objectives of the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,membership ,members of the ,council shall be appointed by the ,board1 on the recommendation of the ,chief ,executive ,officer and the ,chief ,development ,officer1 and shall be composed of not more than #i members broadly representative of nongovernmental organizations1 think tanks1 advocacy organizations1 foundations1 and other institutions engaged in international development4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,board shall call upon members of the ,council1 either collectively or individually1 to advise the ,board regarding the extent to which the ,corporation is meeting its development mandate and any suggestions for improvements in with respect to meeting that mandate1 including opportunities in countries and project development and implementation challenges and opportunities4 7#d7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,council shall not be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 #adad4 ,inspector ,general of the ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,section #h;,g7a77#b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by inserting the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 after the ,smithsonian ,institution14 7b7 ,oversight independence ,section #h;,g7a77#d7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 with respect to the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 such term means the ,board of ,directors of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 4 #adae4 ,independent accountability mechanism 7a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall establish a transparent and independent accountability mechanism4 7b7 ,functions ,the independent accountability mechanism established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 annually evaluate and report to the ,board and ,congress regarding compliance with environmental1 social1 labor1 human rights1 and transparency standards1 consistent with ,corporation statutory mandates2 7#b7 provide a forum for resolving concerns regarding the impacts of specific ,corporation-supported projects with respect to such standards2 and 7#c7 provide advice regarding ,corporation projects1 policies1 and practices4 ,,ii ,authorities #adba4 ,authorities relating to provision of support 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities in this title shall only be exercised to-- 7#a7 carry out of the policy of the ,united ,states in section #adaa and the purpose of the ,corporation in section #adab2 7#b7 mitigate risks to ,united ,states taxpayers by sharing risks with the private sector and qualifying sovereign entities through co-financing and structuring of tools2 and 7#c7 ensure that support provided under this title is additional to private sector resources by mobilizing private capital that would otherwise not be deployed without such support4 7b7 ,lending and guaranties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may make loans or guaranties upon such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may determine4 7#b7 ,denomination ,loans and guaranties issued under paragraph 7#a7 may be denominated and repayable in ,united ,states dollars or foreign currencies4 ,foreign currency denominated loans and guaranties should only be provided if the ,board determines there is a substantive policy rationale for such loans and guaranties4 7#c7 ,applicability of ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij ,loans and guaranties issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the requirements of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7c7 ,equity investments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may1 as a minority investor1 support projects with funds or use other mechanisms for the purpose of purchasing1 and may make and fund commitments to purchase1 invest in1 make pledges in respect of1 or otherwise acquire1 equity or quasi-equity securities or shares or financial interests of any entity1 including as a limited partner or other investor in investment funds1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may determine4 7#b7 ,denomination ,support provided under paragraph 7#a7 may be denominated and repayable in ,united ,states dollars or foreign currency4 ,foreign currency denominated support provided by paragraph 7#a7 should only be provided if the ,board determines there is a substantive policy rationale for such support4 7#c7 ,guidelines and criteria ,the ,corporation shall develop guidelines and criteria to require that the use of the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a project has a clearly defined development and foreign policy purpose1 taking into account the following objectives3 7,a7 ,the support for the project would be more likely than not to substantially reduce or overcome the effect of an identified market failure in the country in which the project is carried out4 7,b7 ,the project would not have proceeded or would have been substantially delayed without the support4 7,c7 ,the support would meaningfully contribute to transforming local conditions to promote the development of markets4 7,d7 ,the support can be shown to be aligned with commercial partner incentives4 7,e7 ,the support can be shown to have significant developmental impact and will contribute to long-term commercial sustainability4 7,f7 ,the support furthers the policy of the ,united ,states described in section #adaa4 7#d7 ,limitations on equity investments 7,a7 ,per project limit ,the aggregate amount of support provided under this subsection with respect to any project shall not exceed #cj percent of the aggregate amount of all equity investment made to the project at the time that the ,corporation approves support of the project4 7,b7 ,total limit ,support provided pursuant to this subsection shall be limited to not more than #ce percent of the ,corporation's aggregate exposure on the date that such support is provided4 7#e7 ,sales and liquidation of position ,the ,corporation shall seek to sell and liquidate any support for a project provided under this subsection as soon as commercially feasible1 commensurate with other similar investors in the project and taking into consideration the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,timetable ,the ,corporation shall create a project-specific timetable for support provided under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,insurance and reinsurance ,the ,corporation may issue insurance or reinsurance1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may determine1 to private sector entities and qualifying sovereign entities assuring protection of their investments in whole or in part against any or all political risks such as currency inconvertibility and transfer restrictions1 expropriation1 war1 terrorism1 civil disturbance1 breach of contract1 or nonhonoring of financial obligations4 7e7 ,promotion of and support for private investment opportunities 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to carry out the purpose of the ,corporation described in section #adab7;b71 the ,corporation may initiate and support1 through financial participation1 incentive grant1 or otherwise1 and on such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may determine1 feasibility studies for the planning1 development1 and management of1 and procurement for1 potential bilateral and multilateral development projects eligible for support under this title1 including training activities undertaken in connection with such projects1 for the purpose of promoting investment in such projects and the identification1 assessment1 surveying1 and promotion of private investment opportunities1 utilizing wherever feasible and effective1 the facilities of private investors4 7#b7 ,contributions to costs ,the ,corporation shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 require any person receiving funds under the authorities of this subsection to-- 7,a7 share the costs of feasibility studies and other project planning services funded under this subsection2 and 7,b7 reimburse the ,corporation those funds provided under this section1 if the person succeeds in project implementation4 7f7 ,special projects and programs ,the ,corporation may administer and manage special projects and programs in support of specific transactions undertaken by the ,corporation1 including programs of financial and advisory support that provide private technical1 professional1 or managerial assistance in the development of human resources1 skills1 technology1 capital savings1 or intermediate financial and investment institutions or cooperatives1 and including the initiation of incentives1 grants1 or studies for energy1 women's economic empowerment1 microenterprise households1 or other small business activities4 7g7 ,enterprise funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may1 following consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the heads of other relevant departments or agencies1 establish and operate enterprise funds in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,private character of funds ,nothing in this section shall be construed to make an enterprise fund an agency or establishment of the ,united ,states ,government1 or to make the officers1 employees1 or members of the ,board of ,directors of an enterprise fund officers or employees of the ,united ,states for purposes of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,purposes for which support may be provided ,the ,corporation1 subject to the approval of the ,board1 may designate private1 nonprofit organizations as eligible to receive support under this title for the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to promote development of economic freedom and private sectors1 including small- and medium-sized enterprises and joint ventures with the ,united ,states and host country participants4 7,b7 ,to facilitate access to credit to small- and medium-sized enterprises with sound business plans in countries where there is limited means of accessing credit on market terms4 7,c7 ,to promote policies and practices conducive to economic freedom and private sector development4 7,d7 ,to attract foreign direct investment capital to further promote private sector development and economic freedom4 7,e7 ,to complement the work of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and other donors to improve the overall business-enabling environment1 financing the creation and expansion of the private business sector4 7,f7 ,to make financially sustainable investments designed to generate measurable social benefits and build technical capacity in addition to financial returns4 7#d7 ,operation of funds 7,a7 ,expenditures ,funds made available to an enterprise fund shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payments for projects and activities carried out under this subsection4 7,b7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #c percent per annum of the funds made available to an enterprise fund may be obligated or expended for the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund4 7#e7 ,board of ,directors ,each enterprise fund established under this subsection should be governed by a ,board of ,directors comprised of private citizens of the ,united ,states or the host country1 who-- 7,a7 shall be appointed by the ,president after consultation with the chairmen and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,b7 have pursued careers in international business and have demonstrated expertise in international and emerging market investment activities4 7#f7 ,majority member requirement ,the majority of the members of the ,board of ,directors shall be ,united ,states citizens who shall have relevant experience relating to the purposes described in paragraph 7#c74 7#g7 ,reports ,not later than one year after the date of the establishment of an enterprise fund under this subsection1 and annually thereafter until the enterprise fund terminates in accordance with paragraph 7#aj71 the ,board of ,directors of the enterprise fund shall-- 7,a7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report-- 7i7 detailing the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund during the year preceding the submission of the report2 7ii7 describing the operations1 activities1 engagement with civil society and relevant local private sector entities1 development objectives and outcomes1 financial condition1 and accomplishments of the enterprise fund during that year2 7iii7 describing the results of any audit conducted under paragraph 7#h72 and 7iv7 describing how audits conducted under paragraph 7#h7 are informing the operations and activities of the enterprise fund2 and 7,b7 publish1 on a publicly available internet website of the enterprise fund1 each report required by subparagraph 7,a74 7#h7 ,oversight 7,a7 ,inspector ,general performance audits 7i7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,corporation shall conduct periodic audits of the activities of each enterprise fund established under this subsection4 7ii7 ,consideration ,in conducting an audit under clause 7i71 the ,inspector ,general shall assess whether the activities of the enterprise fund-- 7,i7 support the purposes described in paragraph 7#c72 7,,ii7 result in profitable private sector investing2 and 7,,iii7 generate measurable social benefits4 7,b7 ,recordkeeping requirements ,the ,corporation shall ensure that each enterprise fund receiving support under this subsection-- 7i7 keeps separate accounts with respect to such support2 and 7ii7 maintains such records as may be reasonably necessary to facilitate effective audits under this paragraph4 7#i7 ,return of funds to ,treasury ,any funds resulting from any liquidation1 dissolution1 or winding up of an enterprise fund1 in whole or in part1 shall be returned to the ,treasury of the ,united ,states4 7#aj7 ,termination ,the authority of an enterprise fund to provide support under this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date that is #aj years after the date of the first expenditure of amounts from the enterprise fund2 or 7,b7 the date on which the enterprise fund is liquidated4 7h7 ,supervision of support ,support provided under this title shall be subject to section #fbb7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bchb7;c774 7i7 ,small business development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall undertake1 in cooperation with appropriate departments1 agencies1 and instrumentalities of the ,united ,states as well as private entities and others1 to broaden the participation of ,united ,states small businesses and cooperatives and other small ,united ,states investors in the development of small private enterprise in less developed friendly countries or areas4 7#b7 ,outreach to minority-owned and women-owned businesses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall collect data on the involvement of minority- and women-owned businesses in projects supported by the ,corporation1 including-- 7i7 the amount of insurance and financing provided by the ,corporation to such businesses in connection with projects supported by the ,corporation2 and 7ii7 to the extent such information is available1 the involvement of such businesses in procurement activities conducted or supported by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,inclusion in annual report ,the ,corporation shall include1 in its annual report submitted to ,congress under section #addc1 the aggregate data collected under this paragraph1 in such form as to quantify the effectiveness of the ,corporation's outreach activities to minority- and women-owned businesses4 #adbb4 ,terms and conditions 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 support provided by the ,corporation under this title shall be on such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may prescribe4 7b7 ,requirements ,the following requirements apply to support provided by the ,corporation under this title3 7#a7 ,the ,corporation shall provide support using authorities under this title only if it is necessary-- 7,a7 to alleviate a credit market imperfection2 or 7,b7 to achieve specified development or foreign policy objectives of the ,united ,states ,government by providing support in the most efficient way to meet those objectives on a case-by-case basis4 7#b7 ,the final maturity of a loan made or guaranteed by the ,corporation shall not exceed the lesser of-- 7,a7 #be years2 or 7,b7 debt servicing capabilities of the project to be financed by the loan 7as determined by the ,corporation74 7#c7 ,the ,corporation shall1 with respect to providing any loan guaranty to a project1 require the parties to the project to bear the risk of loss in an amount equal to at least #bj percent of the guaranteed support by the ,corporation in the project4 7#d7 ,the ,corporation may not make or guarantee a loan unless the ,corporation determines that the borrower or lender is responsible and that adequate provision is made for servicing the loan on reasonable terms and protecting the financial interest of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,the interest rate for direct loans and interest supplements on guaranteed loans shall be set by reference to a benchmark interest rate 7yield7 on marketable ,treasury securities or other widely recognized or appropriate benchmarks with a similar maturity to the loans being made or guaranteed1 as determined in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 ,the ,corporation shall establish appropriate minimum interest rates for loans1 guaranties1 and other instruments as necessary4 7#f7 ,the minimum interest rate for new loans as established by the ,corporation shall be adjusted periodically to take account of changes in the interest rate of the benchmark financial instrument4 7#g7 7,a7 ,the ,corporation shall set fees or premiums for support provided under this title at levels that minimize the cost to the ,government while supporting achievement of the objectives of support4 7,b7 ,the ,corporation shall review fees for loan guaranties periodically to ensure that the fees assessed on new loan guaranties are at a level sufficient to cover the ,corporation's most recent estimates of its costs4 7#h7 ,any loan guaranty provided by the ,corporation shall be conclusive evidence that-- 7,a7 the guaranty has been properly obtained2 7,b7 the loan qualified for the guaranty2 and 7,c7 but for fraud or material misrepresentation by the holder of the guaranty1 the guaranty is presumed to be valid1 legal1 and enforceable4 7#i7 ,the ,corporation shall prescribe explicit standards for use in periodically assessing the credit risk of new and existing direct loans or guaranteed loans4 7#aj7 ,the ,corporation may not make loans or loan guaranties except to the extent that budget authority to cover the costs of the loans or guaranties is provided in advance in an appropriations ,act1 as required by section #ejd of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;c74 7#aa7 ,the ,corporation shall rely upon specific standards to assess the developmental and strategic value of projects for which it provides support and should only provide the minimum level of support necessary in order to support such projects4 7#ab7 ,any loan or loan guaranty made by the ,corporation should be provided on a senior basis or pari passu with other senior debt unless there is a substantive policy rationale to provide such support otherwise4 #adbc4 ,payment of losses 7a7 ,payments for defaults on guaranteed loans 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,corporation determines that the holder of a loan guaranteed by the ,corporation suffers a loss as a result of a default by a borrower on the loan1 the ,corporation shall pay to the holder the percent of the loss1 as specified in the guaranty contract1 after the holder of the loan has made such further collection efforts and instituted such enforcement proceedings as the ,corporation may require4 7#b7 ,subrogation ,upon making a payment described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,corporation shall ensure the ,corporation will be subrogated to all the rights of the recipient of the payment4 7#c7 ,recovery efforts ,the ,corporation shall pursue recovery from the borrower of the amount of any payment made under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the loan4 7b7 ,limitation on payments 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 compensation for insurance1 reinsurance1 or a guaranty issued under this title shall not exceed the dollar value of the tangible or intangible contributions or commitments made in the project1 plus interest1 earnings1 or profits actually accrued on such contributions or commitments1 to the extent provided by such insurance1 reinsurance1 or guaranty4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may provide that-- 7i7 appropriate adjustments in the insured dollar value be made to reflect the replacement cost of project assets2 and 7ii7 compensation for a claim of loss under insurance of an equity investment under section #adba may be computed on the basis of the net book value attributable to the equity investment on the date of loss4 7#c7 ,additional limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 and except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,corporation shall limit the amount of direct insurance and reinsurance issued under section #adba with respect to a project so as to require that the insured and its affiliates bear the risk of loss for at least #aj percent of the amount of the ,corporation's exposure to that insured and its affiliates in the project4 7,b7 ,exception ,the limitation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to direct insurance or reinsurance of loans provided by banks or other financial institutions to unrelated parties4 7c7 ,actions by ,attorney ,general ,the ,attorney ,general shall take such action as may be appropriate to enforce any right accruing to the ,united ,states as a result of the issuance of any loan or guaranty under this title4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude any forbearance for the benefit of a borrower that may be agreed upon by the parties to a loan guaranteed by the ,corporation if budget authority for any resulting costs to the ,united ,states ,government 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a77 is available4 #adbd4 ,termination 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities provided under this title terminate on the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,termination of ,corporation ,the ,corporation shall terminate on the date on which the portfolio of the ,corporation is liquidated4 ,,iii ,administrative and general provisions #adca4 ,operations 7a7 ,bilateral agreements ,the ,corporation may provide support under title ,,ii in connection with projects in any country the government of which has entered into an agreement with the ,united ,states authorizing the ,corporation to provide such support in that country4 7b7 ,claims settlement 7#a7 ,in general ,claims arising as a result of support provided under title ,,ii or under predecessor authority may be settled1 and disputes arising as a result thereof may be arbitrated with the consent of the parties1 on such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may determine4 7#b7 ,settlements conclusive ,payment made pursuant to any settlement pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 or as a result of an arbitration award1 shall be final and conclusive notwithstanding any other provision of law4 7c7 ,presumption of compliance ,each contract executed by such officer or officers as may be designated by the ,board shall be conclusively presumed to be issued in compliance with the requirements of this division4 7d7 ,electronic payments and documents ,the ,corporation shall implement policies to accept electronic documents and electronic payments in all of its programs4 #adcb4 ,corporate powers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation-- 7#a7 may adopt1 alter1 and use a seal1 to include an identifiable symbol of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 may make and perform such contracts1 including no-cost contracts 7as defined by the ,corporation71 grants1 and other agreements notwithstanding division ,c of subtitle ,i of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 with any person or government however designated and wherever situated1 as may be necessary for carrying out the functions of the ,corporation2 7#c7 may lease1 purchase1 or otherwise acquire1 improve1 and use such real property wherever situated1 as may be necessary for carrying out the functions of the ,corporation1 except that1 if the real property is for the ,corporation's own occupancy1 the lease1 purchase1 acquisition1 improvement1 or use of the real property shall be entered into or conducted in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services2 7#d7 may accept cash gifts or donations of services or of property 7real1 personal1 or mixed71 tangible or intangible1 for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the ,corporation2 7#e7 may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and on the same conditions as the ,executive departments 7as defined in section #aja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#f7 may contract with individuals for personal services1 who shall not be considered ,federal employees for any provision of law administered by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 7#g7 may hire or obtain passenger motor vehicles2 7#h7 may sue and be sued in its corporate name2 7#i7 may acquire1 hold1 or dispose of1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may determine1 any property1 real1 personal1 or mixed1 tangible or intangible1 or any interest in such property1 except that1 in the case of real property that is for the ,corporation's own occupancy1 the acquisition1 holding1 or disposition of the real property shall be conducted in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services2 7#aj7 may lease office space for the ,corporation's own use1 with the obligation of amounts for such lease limited to the current fiscal year for which payments are due until the expiration of the current lease under predecessor authority1 as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#aa7 may indemnify directors1 officers1 employees1 and agents of the ,corporation for liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with their activities on behalf of the ,corporation2 7#ab7 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 may represent itself or contract for representation in any legal or arbitral proceeding2 7#ac7 may exercise any priority of the ,government of the ,united ,states in collecting debts from bankrupt1 insolvent1 or decedents' estates2 7#ad7 may collect1 notwithstanding section #cgaa7;g77#a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or compromise any obligations assigned to or held by the ,corporation1 including any legal or equitable rights accruing to the ,corporation2 7#ae7 may make arrangements with foreign governments 7including agencies1 instrumentalities1 or political subdivisions of such governments7 or with multilateral organizations or institutions for sharing liabilities2 7#af7 may sell direct investments of the ,corporation to private investors upon such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may determine2 and 7#ag7 shall have such other powers as may be necessary and incident to carrying out the functions of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,treatment of property ,notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the acquisition1 handling1 or disposal of property by the ,united ,states1 the ,corporation shall have the right in its discretion to complete1 recondition1 reconstruct1 renovate1 repair1 maintain1 operate1 or sell any property acquired by the ,corporation pursuant to the provisions of this division1 except that1 in the case of real property that is for the ,corporation's own occupancy1 the completion1 reconditioning1 reconstruction1 renovation1 repair1 maintenance1 operation1 or sale of the real property shall be conducted in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 #adcc4 ,maximum contingent liability ,the maximum contingent liability of the ,corporation outstanding at any one time shall not exceed in the aggregate #fj1jjj1jjj1jjj4 #adcd4 ,corporate funds 7a7 ,corporate ,capital ,account ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,corporate ,capital ,account to carry out the purposes of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,funding ,the ,corporate ,capital ,account shall consist of-- 7#a7 fees charged and collected pursuant to subsection 7c72 7#b7 any amounts received pursuant to subsection 7e72 7#c7 investments and returns on such investments pursuant to subsection 7g72 7#d7 unexpended balances transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to subsection 7i72 7#e7 payments received in connection with settlements of all insurance and reinsurance claims of the ,corporation2 and 7#f7 all other collections transferred to or earned by the ,corporation1 excluding the cost1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a71 of loans and loan guaranties4 7c7 ,fee authority ,fees may be charged and collected for providing services in amounts to be determined by the ,corporation4 7d7 ,uses 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to ,acts making appropriations1 the ,corporation is authorized to pay-- 7,a7 the cost1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij1 of loans and loan guaranties2 7,b7 administrative expenses of the ,corporation2 7,c7 for the cost of providing support authorized by subsections 7c71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 of section #adba2 7,d7 project-specific transaction costs4 7#b7 ,income and revenue ,in order to carry out the purposes of the ,corporation1 all collections transferred to or earned by the ,corporation1 excluding the cost1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij1 of loans and loan guaranties1 shall be deposited into the ,corporate ,capital ,account and shall be available to carry out its purpose1 including without limitation-- 7,a7 payment of all insurance and reinsurance claims of the ,corporation2 7,b7 repayments to the ,treasury of amounts borrowed under subsection 7e72 and 7,c7 dividend payments to the ,treasury under subsection 7f74 7e7 ,full faith and credit 7#a7 ,in general ,all support provided pursuant to predecessor authorities or title ,,ii shall continue to constitute obligations of the ,united ,states1 and the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states is hereby pledged for the full payment and performance of such obligations4 7#b7 ,authority to borrow ,the ,corporation is authorized to borrow from the ,treasury such sums as may be necessary to fulfill such obligations of the ,united ,states and any such borrowing shall be at a rate determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 taking into consideration the current average market yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the ,united ,states of comparable maturities1 for a period jointly determined by the ,corporation and the ,secretary1 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 7f7 ,dividends ,the ,board1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall annually assess a dividend payment to the ,treasury if the ,corporation's insurance portfolio is more than #ajj percent reserved4 7g7 ,investment authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may request the ,secretary of the ,treasury to invest such portion of the ,corporate ,capital ,account as is not1 in the ,corporation's judgment1 required to meet the current needs of the ,corporate ,capital ,account4 7#b7 ,form of investments ,such investments shall be made by the ,secretary of the ,treasury in public debt obligations1 with maturities suitable to the needs of the ,corporate ,capital ,account1 as determined by the ,corporation1 and bearing interest at rates determined by the ,secretary1 taking into consideration current market yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the ,united ,states of comparable maturities4 7h7 ,collections ,interest earnings made pursuant to subsection 7g71 earnings collected related to equity investments1 and amounts1 excluding fees related to insurance or reinsurance1 collected pursuant to subsection 7c71 shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7i7 ,transfer from predecessor agencies and programs ,by the end of the transition period described in title ,,vi1 the unexpended balances1 assets1 and responsibilities of any agency specified in the plan required by section #adfb shall be transferred to the ,corporation4 7j7 ,transfer of funds ,in order to carry out this division1 funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 may be transferred to the ,corporation and funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,corporation may be transferred to the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7k7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term project-specific transaction costs-- 7#a7 means those costs incurred by the ,corporation for travel1 legal expenses1 and direct and indirect costs incurred in claims settlements associated with the provision of support under title ,,ii and shall not be considered administrative expenses for the purposes of this section2 and 7#b7 does not include information technology 7as such term is defined in section #aaaja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #adce4 ,coordination with other development agencies ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,corporation should use relevant data of the ,department of ,state1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and other departments and agencies that have development functions to better inform the decisions of the ,corporation with respect to providing support under title ,,ii4 ,,iv ,monitoring1 evaluation1 and reporting #adda4 ,establishment of risk and audit committees 7a7 ,in general ,to assist the ,board to fulfill its duties and responsibilities under section #adba7;a71 the ,corporation shall establish a risk committee and an audit committee4 7b7 ,duties and responsibilities of risk committee ,subject to the direction of the ,board1 the risk committee established under subsection 7a7 shall have oversight responsibility of-- 7#a7 formulating risk management policies of the operations of the ,corporation2 7#b7 reviewing and providing guidance on operation of the ,corporation's global risk management framework2 7#c7 developing policies for enterprise risk management1 monitoring1 and management of strategic1 reputational1 regulatory1 operational1 developmental1 environmental1 social1 and financial risks2 7#d7 developing the risk profile of the ,corporation1 including a risk management and compliance framework and governance structure to support such framework2 and 7#e7 developing policies and procedures for assessing1 prior to providing1 and for any period during which the ,corporation provides1 support to any foreign entities1 whether such entities have in place sufficient enhanced due diligence policies and practices to prevent money laundering and corruption to ensure the ,corporation does not provide support to persons that are-- 7,a7 knowingly engaging in acts of corruption2 7,b7 knowingly providing material or financial support for terrorism1 drug trafficking1 or human trafficking2 or 7,c7 responsible for ordering or otherwise directing serious or gross violations of human rights4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities of audit committee ,subject to the direction of the ,board1 the audit committee established under subsection 7a7 shall have the oversight responsibility of-- 7#a7 the integrity of the ,corporation's financial reporting and systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting2 7#b7 the integrity of the ,corporation's financial statements2 7#c7 the performance of the ,corporation's internal audit function2 and 7#d7 compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to the finances of the ,corporation4 #addb4 ,performance measures1 evaluation1 and learning 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall develop a performance measurement system to evaluate and monitor projects supported by the ,corporation under title ,,ii and to guide future projects of the ,corporation4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the performance measurement system required by subsection 7a71 the ,corporation shall-- 7#a7 develop a successor for the development impact measurement system of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation 7as such system was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act72 7#b7 develop a mechanism for ensuring that support provided by the ,corporation under title ,,ii is in addition to private investment2 7#c7 develop standards for1 and a method for ensuring1 appropriate financial performance of the ,corporation's portfolio2 and 7#d7 develop standards for1 and a method for ensuring1 appropriate development performance of the ,corporation's portfolio1 including-- 7,a7 measurement of the projected and ex post development impact of a project2 and 7,b7 the information necessary to comply with section #addc4 7c7 ,public availability of certain information ,the ,corporation shall make available to the public on a regular basis information about support provided by the ,corporation under title ,,ii and performance metrics about such support on a country-by-country basis4 7d7 ,consultation ,in developing the performance measurement system required by subsection 7a71 the ,corporation shall consult with the ,development ,advisory ,council established under section #adac7;i7 and other stakeholders and interested parties engaged in sustainable economic growth and development4 #addc4 ,annual report 7a7 ,in general ,after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,corporation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a complete and detailed report of its operations during that fiscal year1 including an assessment of-- 7#a7 the economic and social development impact1 including with respect to matters described in subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 of section #adea1 of projects supported by the ,corporation under title ,,ii2 7#b7 the extent to which the operations of the ,corporation complement or are compatible with the development assistance programs of the ,united ,states and qualifying sovereign entities2 7#c7 the ,corporation's institutional linkages with other relevant ,united ,states ,government department and agencies1 including efforts to strengthen such linkages2 and 7#d7 the compliance of projects supported by the ,corporation under title ,,ii with human rights1 environmental1 labor1 and social policies1 or other such related policies that govern the ,corporation's support for projects1 promulgated or otherwise administered by the ,corporation4 7b7 ,elements ,each annual report required by subsection 7a7 shall include analyses of the effects of projects supported by the ,corporation under title ,,ii1 including-- 7#a7 reviews and analyses of-- 7,a7 the desired development outcomes for projects and whether or not the ,corporation is meeting the associated metrics1 goals1 and development objectives1 including1 to the extent practicable1 in the years after conclusion of projects2 and 7,b7 the effect of the ,corporation's support on access to capital and ways in which the ,corporation is addressing identifiable market gaps or inefficiencies and what impact1 if any1 such support has on access to credit for a specific project1 country1 or sector2 7#b7 an explanation of any partnership arrangement or cooperation with a qualifying sovereign entity in support of each project2 7#c7 projections of-- 7,a7 development outcomes1 and whether or not support for projects are meeting the associated performance measures1 both during the start-up phase and over the duration of the support1 and to the extent practicable1 measures of such development outcomes should be on a gender-disaggregated basis1 such as changes in employment1 access to financial services1 enterprise development and growth1 and composition of executive boards and senior leadership of enterprises receiving support under title ,,ii2 and 7,b7 the value of private sector assets brought to bear relative to the amount of support provided by the ,corporation and the value of any other public sector support2 and 7#d7 an assessment of the extent to which lessons learned from the monitoring and evaluation activities of the ,corporation1 and from annual reports from previous years compiled by the ,corporation1 have been applied to projects4 #addd4 ,publicly available project information ,the ,corporation shall-- 7#a7 maintain a user-friendly1 publicly available1 machine-readable database with detailed project-level information1 as appropriate and to the extent practicable1 including a description of the support provided by the ,corporation under title ,,ii1 including1 to the extent feasible1 the information included in the report to ,congress under section #addc and project-level performance metrics2 and 7#b7 include a clear link to information about each project supported by the ,corporation under title ,,ii on the internet website of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign,assistance4gov1 or a successor website or other online publication4 #adde4 ,engagement with investors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation1 acting through the ,chief ,development ,officer1 shall1 in cooperation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development-- 7#a7 develop a strategic relationship with private sector entities focused at the nexus of business opportunities and development priorities2 7#b7 engage such entities and reduce business risks primarily through direct transaction support and facilitating investment partnerships2 7#c7 develop and support tools1 approaches1 and intermediaries that can mobilize private finance at scale in the developing world2 7#d7 pursue highly developmental projects of all sizes1 especially those that are small but designed for work in the most underdeveloped areas1 including countries with chronic suffering as a result of extreme poverty1 fragile institutions1 or a history of violence2 and 7#e7 pursue projects consistent with the policy of the ,united ,states described in section #adaa and the ,joint ,strategic ,plan and the ,mission ,country ,development ,cooperation ,strategies of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7b7 ,assistance ,to achieve the goals described in subsection 7a71 the ,corporation shall-- 7#a7 develop risk mitigation tools2 7#b7 provide transaction structuring support for blended finance models2 7#c7 support intermediaries linking capital supply and demand2 7#d7 coordinate with other ,federal agencies to support or accelerate transactions2 7#e7 convene financial1 donor1 civil society1 and public sector partners around opportunities for private finance within development priorities2 7#f7 offer strategic planning and programming assistance to catalyze investment into priority sectors2 7#g7 provide transaction structuring support2 7#h7 deliver training and knowledge management tools for engaging private investors2 7#i7 partner with private sector entities that provide access to capital and expertise2 and 7#aj7 identify and screen new investment partners4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,corporation shall coordinate with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and other agencies and departments1 as necessary1 on projects and programs supported by the ,corporation that include technical assistance4 #addf4 ,notifications to be provided by the ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days prior to the ,corporation making a financial commitment associated with the provision of support under title ,,ii in an amount in excess of #aj1jjj1jjj1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report in writing that contains the information required by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,information required ,the information required by this subsection includes-- 7#a7 the amount of each such financial commitment2 7#b7 an identification of the recipient or beneficiary2 and 7#c7 a description of the project1 activity1 or asset and the development goal or purpose to be achieved by providing support by the ,corporation4 7c7 ,bilateral agreements ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than #cj days after entering into a new bilateral agreement described in section #adca7;a74 ,v ,conditions1 restrictions1 and prohibitions #adea4 ,limitations and preferences 7a7 ,limitation on support for single entity ,no entity receiving support from the ,corporation under title ,,ii may receive more than an amount equal to #e percent of the ,corporation's maximum contingent liability authorized under section #adcc4 7b7 ,preference for support for projects sponsored by ,united ,states persons 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation should give preferential consideration to projects sponsored by or involving private sector entities that are ,united ,states persons4 7#b7 ,united states person defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen2 or 7,b7 an entity owned or controlled by an individual or individuals described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,preference for support in countries in compliance with international trade obligations 7#a7 ,consultations with ,united ,states ,trade ,representative ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,corporation shall consult with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative with respect to the status of countries eligible to receive support from the ,corporation under title ,,ii and the compliance of those countries with their international trade obligations4 7#b7 ,preferential consideration ,the ,corporation shall give preferential consideration to providing support under title ,,ii for projects in countries in compliance with or making substantial progress coming into compliance with their international trade obligations4 7d7 ,worker rights 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall only support projects under title ,,ii in countries that are taking steps to adopt and implement laws that extend internationally recognized worker rights 7as defined in section #ejg of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfg77 to workers in that country1 including any designated zone in that country4 7#b7 ,required contract language ,the ,corporation shall also include the following language1 in substantially the following form1 in all contracts which the ,corporation enters into with persons receiving support under title ,,ii3 ,the person receiving support agrees not to take actions to prevent employees of the foreign enterprise from lawfully exercising their right of association and their right to organize and bargain collectively4 ,the person further agrees to observe applicable laws relating to a minimum age for employment of children1 acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages1 hours of work1 and occupational health and safety1 and not to use forced labor or the worst forms of child labor 7as defined in section #ejg of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfg774 ,the person is not responsible under this paragraph for the actions of a foreign government44 7e7 ,impact notification ,the ,board shall not vote in favor of any project proposed to be supported by the ,corporation under title ,,ii that is likely to have significant adverse environmental or social impacts that are sensitive1 diverse1 or unprecedented1 unless-- 7#a7 at least #fj days before the date of the vote1 an environmental and social impact assessment or initial environmental and social audit1 analyzing the environmental and social impacts of the proposed project and of alternatives to the proposed project1 including mitigation measures1 is completed2 7#b7 such assessment or audit has been made available to the public of the ,united ,states1 locally affected groups in the country in which the project will be carried out1 and nongovernmental organizations in that country2 and 7#c7 the ,corporation1 applying best practices with respect to environmental and social safeguards1 includes in any contract relating to the project provisions to ensure the mitigation of any such adverse environmental or social impacts4 7f7 ,women's economic empowerment ,in utilizing its authorities under title ,,ii1 the ,corporation shall consider the impacts of its support on women's economic opportunities and outcomes and shall prioritize the reduction of gender gaps and maximize development impact by working to improve women's economic opportunities4 7g7 ,preference for provision of support in countries embracing private enterprise 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation should give preferential consideration to projects for which support under title ,,ii may be provided in countries the governments of which have demonstrated consistent support for economic policies that promote the development of private enterprise1 both domestic and foreign1 and maintaining the conditions that enable private enterprise to make a full contribution to the development of such countries1 including-- 7,a7 market-based economic policies2 7,b7 protection of private property rights2 7,c7 respect for the rule of law2 and 7,d7 systems to combat corruption and bribery4 7#b7 ,sources of information ,the ,corporation should rely on both third-party indicators and ,united ,states ,government information1 such as the ,department of ,state's ,investment ,climate ,statements1 the ,department of ,commerce's ,country ,commercial ,guides1 or the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation's ,constraints ,analysis1 to assess whether countries meet the conditions described in paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,consideration of foreign boycott participation ,in providing support for projects under title ,,ii1 the ,corporation shall consider1 using information readily available1 whether the project is sponsored by or substantially affiliated with any person taking or knowingly agreeing to take actions1 or having taken or knowingly agreed to take actions within the past #c years1 which demonstrate or otherwise evidence intent to comply with1 further1 or support any boycott described in section #aggc7;a7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7subtitle ,b of title ,,xvii of ,public ,law #aae-bcb74 7i7 ,ensuring opportunities for small businesses in foreign development ,the ,corporation shall1 using broad criteria1 make1 to the maximum extent possible consistent with this division1 efforts-- 7#a7 to give preferential consideration in providing support under title ,,ii to projects sponsored by or involving small businesses2 and 7#b7 to ensure that the proportion of projects sponsored by or involving ,united ,states small businesses1 including women-1 minority-1 and veteran-owned small businesses1 is not less than #ej percent of all projects for which the ,corporation provides support and that involve ,united ,states persons4 #adeb4 ,additionality and avoidance of market distortion 7a7 ,in general ,before the ,corporation provides support for a project under title ,,ii1 the ,corporation shall ensure that private sector entities are afforded an opportunity to support the project4 7b7 ,safeguards1 policies1 and guidelines ,the ,corporation shall develop appropriate safeguards1 policies1 and guidelines to ensure that support provided by the ,corporation under title ,,ii-- 7#a7 supplements and encourages1 but does not compete with1 private sector support2 7#b7 operates according to internationally recognized best practices and standards with respect to ensuring the avoidance of market distorting government subsidies and the crowding out of private sector lending2 and 7#c7 does not have a significant adverse impact on ,united ,states employment4 #adec4 ,prohibition on support in countries that support terrorism or violate human rights and with sanctioned persons 7a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation is prohibited from providing support under title ,,ii for a government1 or an entity owned or controlled by a government1 if the ,secretary of ,state has determined that the government-- 7#a7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism for purposes of-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7subtitle ,b of title ,,xvii of ,public ,law #aae-bcb72 7,b7 section #fbj;,a7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7;a772 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other relevant provision of law2 or 7#b7 has engaged in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights for purposes of section #aaf7;a7 or #ejb;,b7a77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7a7 and #bcjd7;a77#b77 or any other relevant provision of law4 7b7 ,prohibition on support of sanctioned persons ,the ,corporation is prohibited from all dealings related to any project under title ,,ii prohibited under ,united ,states sanctions laws or regulations1 including dealings with persons on the list of specially designated persons and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury1 except to the extent otherwise authorized by the ,secretary of the ,treasury or the ,secretary of ,state4 7c7 ,prohibition on support of activities subject to sanctions ,the ,corporation shall require any person receiving support under title ,,ii to certify that the person1 and any entity owned or controlled by the person1 is in compliance with all ,united ,states sanctions laws and regulations4 #aded4 ,applicability of certain provisions of law ,subsections 7g71 7l71 7m71 and 7n7 of section #bcg of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baig7 shall apply with respect to the ,corporation to the same extent and in the same manner as such subsections applied with respect to the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,vi ,transitional provisions #adfa4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency includes any entity1 organizational unit1 program1 or function4 7#b7 ,transition period ,the term transition period means the period-- 7,a7 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 ending on the effective date of the reorganization plan required by section #adfb7;e74 #adfb4 ,reorganization plan 7a7 ,submission of plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a reorganization plan regarding the following3 7,a7 ,the transfer of agencies1 personnel1 assets1 and obligations to the ,corporation pursuant to this title4 7,b7 ,any consolidation1 reorganization1 or streamlining of agencies transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to this title4 7,c7 ,any efficiencies or cost savings achieved or additional costs incurred as a result of the transfer of agencies1 personnel1 assets1 and obligations to the ,corporation pursuant to this title1 including reductions in unnecessary or duplicative operations1 assets1 and personnel4 7#b7 ,consultation ,not later than #ae days before the date on which the plan is transmitted pursuant to this subsection1 the ,president shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on such plan4 7b7 ,plan elements ,the plan transmitted under subsection 7a7 shall contain1 consistent with this division1 such elements as the ,president deems appropriate1 including the following3 7#a7 ,identification of any functions of agencies transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to this title that will not be transferred to the ,corporation under the plan4 7#b7 ,specification of the steps to be taken to organize the ,corporation1 including the delegation or assignment of functions transferred to the ,corporation4 7#c7 ,specification of the funds available to each agency that will be transferred to the ,corporation as a result of transfers under the plan4 7#d7 ,specification of the proposed allocations within the ,corporation of unexpended funds transferred in connection with transfers under the plan4 7#e7 ,specification of any proposed disposition of property1 facilities1 contracts1 records1 and other assets and obligations of agencies transferred under the plan4 7#f7 ,specification of the number of authorized positions and personnel employed before the end of the transition period that will be transferred to the ,corporation1 including plans to mitigate the impact of such transfers on the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7c7 ,report on coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the transfer of functions authorized by this section may occur only after the ,president and ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development jointly submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a report in writing that contains the information required by paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information required ,the information required by this paragraph includes a description in detail of the procedures to be followed after the transfer of functions authorized by this section have occurred to coordinate between the ,corporation and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development in carrying out the functions so transferred4 7d7 ,modification of plan ,the ,president shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees before making any material modification or revision to the plan before the plan becomes effective in accordance with subsection 7e74 7e7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,the reorganization plan described in this section1 including any modifications or revisions of the plan under subsection 7c71 shall become effective for an agency on the date specified in the plan 7or the plan as modified pursuant to subsection 7d771 except that such date may not be earlier than #ij days after the date the ,president has transmitted the reorganization plan to the appropriate congressional committees pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to require the transfer of functions1 personnel1 records1 balances of appropriations1 or other assets of an agency on a single date4 #adfc4 ,transfer of functions 7a7 ,in general ,effective at the end of the transition period1 there shall be transferred to the ,corporation the functions1 personnel1 assets1 and liabilities of-- 7#a7 the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation1 as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 the following elements of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development3 7,a7 ,the ,development ,credit ,authority4 7,b7 ,the existing ,legacy ,credit portfolio under the ,urban ,environment ,program and any other direct loan programs and non-,development ,credit ,authority guaranty programs authorized by the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 or other predecessor ,acts1 as in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 other than any sovereign loan guaranties4 7b7 ,additional transfer authority ,effective at the end of the transition period1 there is authorized to be transferred to the ,corporation1 with the concurrence of the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the functions1 personnel1 assets1 and liabilities of the following elements of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development3 7#a7 ,the ,office of ,private ,capital and ,microenterprise4 7#b7 ,the enterprise funds4 7c7 ,sovereign loan guaranty transfer 7#a7 ,in general ,effective at the end of the transition period1 there is authorized to be transferred to the ,corporation or any other appropriate department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government the loan accounts and the legal rights and responsibilities for the sovereign loan guaranty portfolio held by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,inclusion in reorganization plan ,the ,president shall include in the reorganization plan submitted under section #adfb a description of the transfer authorized under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,bilateral agreements ,any bilateral agreement of the ,united ,states in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act that serves as the basis for programs of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and the ,development ,credit ,authority shall be considered as satisfying the requirements of section #adca7;a74 7e7 ,transition ,during the transition period1 the agencies specified in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 continue to administer the assets and obligations of those agencies2 and 7#b7 carry out such programs and activities authorized under this division as may be determined by the ,president4 #adfd4 ,termination of ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and other superceded authorities ,effective at the end of the transition period-- 7#a7 the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation is terminated2 and 7#b7 title ,,iv of chapter #b of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baia et seq47 7other than subsections 7g71 7l71 7m71 and 7n7 of section #bcg of that ,act7 is repealed4 #adfe4 ,transitional authorities 7a7 ,provision of assistance by officials ,until the transfer of an agency to the ,corporation under section #adfc1 any official having authority over1 or functions relating to1 the agency on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act shall provide to the ,corporation such assistance1 including the use of personnel and assets1 as the ,corporation may request in preparing for the transfer and integration of the agency into the ,corporation4 7b7 ,services and personnel ,during the transition period1 upon the request of the ,corporation1 the head of any executive agency may1 on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 provide services or detail personnel to assist with the transition4 7c7 ,acting officials 7#a7 ,in general ,during the transition period1 pending the advice and consent of the ,senate to the appointment of an officer required by this division to be appointed by and with such advice and consent1 the ,president may designate any officer whose appointment was required to be made by and with such advice and consent and who was such an officer before the end of the transition period 7and who continues in office7 or immediately before such designation1 to act in such office until the same is filled as provided in this division4 ,while so acting1 such officers shall receive compensation at the higher of-- 7,a7 the rates provided by this division for the respective offices in which they act2 or 7,b7 the rates provided for the offices held at the time of designation4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this division shall be construed to require the advice and consent of the ,senate to the appointment by the ,president to a position in the ,corporation of any officer whose agency is transferred to the ,corporation pursuant to this title and whose duties following such transfer are germane to those performed before such transfer4 7d7 ,transfer of personnel1 assets1 obligations1 and functions ,upon the transfer of an agency to the ,corporation under section #adfc-- 7#a7 the personnel1 assets1 and obligations held by or available in connection with the agency shall be transferred to the ,corporation for appropriate allocation1 subject to the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and in accordance with section #aeca7;a77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the ,corporation shall have all functions-- 7,a7 relating to the agency that any other official could by law exercise in relation to the agency immediately before such transfer2 and 7,b7 vested in the ,corporation by this division or other law4 #adff4 ,savings provisions 7a7 ,completed administrative actions 7#a7 ,in general ,completed administrative actions of an agency shall not be affected by the enactment of this ,act or the transfer of such agency to the ,corporation under section #adfc1 but shall continue in effect according to their terms until amended1 modified1 superseded1 terminated1 set aside1 or revoked in accordance with law by an officer of the ,united ,states or a court of competent jurisdiction1 or by operation of law4 7#b7 ,completed administrative action defined ,in this subsection1 the term completed administrative action includes orders1 determinations1 rules1 regulations1 personnel actions1 permits1 agreements1 grants1 contracts1 certificates1 policies1 licenses1 registrations1 and privileges4 7b7 ,pending proceedings 7#a7 ,in general ,pending proceedings in an agency1 including notices of proposed rulemaking1 and applications for licenses1 permits1 certificates1 grants1 and financial assistance1 shall continue notwithstanding the enactment of this ,act or the transfer of the agency to the ,corporation1 unless discontinued or modified under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such discontinuance could have occurred if such enactment or transfer had not occurred4 7#b7 ,orders ,orders issued in proceedings described in paragraph 7#a71 and appeals therefrom1 and payments made pursuant to such orders1 shall issue in the same manner and on the same terms as if this division had not been enacted or the agency had not been transferred1 and any such orders shall continue in effect until amended1 modified1 superseded1 terminated1 set aside1 or revoked by an officer of the ,united ,states or a court of competent jurisdiction1 or by operation of law4 7c7 ,pending civil actions ,pending civil actions shall continue notwithstanding the enactment of this ,act or the transfer of an agency to the ,corporation1 and in such civil actions1 proceedings shall be had1 appeals taken1 and judgments rendered and enforced in the same manner and with the same effect as if such enactment or transfer had not occurred4 7d7 ,references ,references relating to an agency that is transferred to the ,corporation under section #adfc in statutes1 ,executive orders1 rules1 regulations1 directives1 or delegations of authority that precede such transfer or the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be deemed to refer1 as appropriate1 to the ,corporation1 to its officers1 employees1 or agents1 or to its corresponding organizational units or functions4 ,statutory reporting requirements that applied in relation to such an agency immediately before the effective date of this division shall continue to apply following such transfer if they refer to the agency by name4 7e7 ,employment provisions 7#a7 ,regulations ,the ,corporation may1 in regulations prescribed jointly with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 adopt the rules1 procedures1 terms1 and conditions1 established by statute1 rule1 or regulation before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 relating to employment in any agency transferred to the ,corporation under section #adfc4 7#b7 ,effect of transfer on conditions of employment ,except as otherwise provided in this division1 or under authority granted by this division1 the transfer pursuant to this title of personnel shall not alter the terms and conditions of employment1 including compensation1 of any employee so transferred4 7f7 ,statutory reporting requirements ,any statutory reporting requirement that applied to an agency transferred to the ,corporation under this title immediately before the date of the enactment of this ,act shall continue to apply following that transfer if the statutory requirement refers to the agency by name4 #adfg4 ,other terminations ,except as otherwise provided in this division1 whenever all the functions vested by law in any agency have been transferred pursuant to this title1 each position and office the incumbent of which was authorized to receive compensation at the rates prescribed for an office or position at level ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 or ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall terminate4 #adfh4 ,incidental transfers ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,corporation1 is authorized and directed to make such additional incidental dispositions of personnel1 assets1 and liabilities held1 used1 arising from1 available1 or to be made available1 in connection with the functions transferred by this title1 as the ,director may determine necessary to accomplish the purposes of this division4 #adfi4 ,reference ,with respect to any function transferred under this title 7including under a reorganization plan under section #adfb7 and exercised on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 reference in any other ,federal law to any department1 commission1 or agency or any officer or office the functions of which are so transferred shall be deemed to refer to the ,corporation or official or component of the ,corporation to which that function is so transferred4 #adgj4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,exempt programs ,section #bee7;g7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ije7;g77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation1 ,noncredit ,account 7#ga-dahd-j-c-aea74 and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation44 7b7 ,executive schedule ,title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ecad1 by striking ,president1 ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation42 7#b7 in section #ecae1 by striking ,executive ,vice ,president1 ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation42 and 7#c7 in section #ecaf1 by striking ,vice ,presidents1 ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation 7#c744 7c7 ,office of ,international ,trade of the ,small ,business ,administration ,section #bb of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,president of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation1 ,director and inserting the ,board of ,directors of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,director2 and 7#b7 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7d7 ,united ,states and foreign commercial service ,section #bcja of the ,export ,enhancement ,act of #aihh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dgba7 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7e7 ,trade promotion coordinating committee ,section #bcab7;d77#a77,k7 of the ,export ,enhancement ,act of #aihh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dgbg7;d77#a77,k77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7f7 ,interagency trade data advisory committee ,section #edjb7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,trade and ,competitiveness ,act of #aihh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dijb7;b77 is amended by striking the ,president of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7g7 ,misuse of names of ,federal agencies ,section #gji of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment1 ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation1 or ,,opic1 and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation or ,,dfc4 7h7 ,engagement on currency exchange rate and economic policies ,section #gja7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ddba7;c77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7i7 ,internships with institute for international public policy ,section #fbe of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca;c7a77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7j7 ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa ,the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aaf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 and no support may be provided under title ,,ii of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah1 after this part2 7,b7 in the first subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by inserting or title ,,ii of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah after this part2 7ii7 by inserting or the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 as applicable1 after this ,act2 7iii7 by inserting or support after the assistance2 and 7iv7 by inserting or support after such assistance each place it appears2 7,c7 in the second subsection 7b71 by inserting under this part1 and no support may be provided under title ,,ii of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah1 after provided2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking under this part1 the ,administrator and inserting under this part1 or support provided under title ,,ii of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah1 the ,administrator1 or the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 as applicable12 7#b7 in section #ddi;,b7b77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbif;b7b77#b771 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 and 7#c7 in section #dha7;e77#d77;,a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia7;e77#d77;,a771 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 7including programs under title ,,iv of chapter #b1 relating to the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation7 and inserting 7and any support under title ,,ii of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah1 relating to the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation74 7k7 ,electrify ,africa ,act of #bjae ,sections #e and #g of the ,electrify ,africa ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-aba2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbic note7 are amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7l7 ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf ,section #b7c7 of the ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aia2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcid;c note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking except for and all that follows through chapter #c and insert except for chapter #c2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah4 4 7m7 ,support for ,east ,european ,democracy 7,,seed7 program ,the ,support for ,east ,european ,democracy 7,,seed7 ,act of #aihi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #edja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b7;c7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #edja7;c771 by striking paragraph 7#ab7 and inserting the following3 7#ab7 ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation ,programs of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 2 and 7#b7 in section #bja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #edba71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,grants to enterprise funds ,funds appropriated to the ,president pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall be granted to the ,enterprise ,funds to carry out the purposes specified in subsection 7a7 and for the administrative expenses of each ,enterprise ,fund-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 or 7#b7 if the ,enterprise ,funds are transferred to the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation pursuant to section #adfc7;b7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah1 by the ,corporation4 4 7n7 ,cuban ,liberty and ,democratic ,solidarity 7,,libertad7 ,act of #aiif ,section #bjb7;b77#b77;,b77iv7 of the ,cuban ,liberty and ,democratic ,solidarity 7,,libertad7 ,act of #aiif 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fjfb7;b77#b77;,b77iv77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7o7 ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aiih ,section #dje7;a77#aj7 of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fdde7;a77#aj77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7p7 ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj ,section #ajc7h77;,a7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb7h77;,a77 is amended in clause 7viii7 to read as follows3 7viii7 any support under title ,,ii of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah relating to the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 and 4 7q7 ,technology deployment in developing countries ,section #gcb7;b7 of the ,global ,environmental ,protection ,assistance ,act of #aihi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gijb7;b77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7r7 ,expanded nonmilitary assistance for ,ukraine ,section #g7;c77#c7 of the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hibf7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking by eligible investors 7as defined in section #bch of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baih774 7s7 ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf ,section #d7g7 of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjc7g77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7t7 ,sense of ,congress on ,european and ,eurasian energy security ,section #beg7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,countering ,russian ,influence in ,europe and ,eurasia ,act of #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iedf7;c77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7u7 ,wholly owned government corporation ,section #iaja7c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7v7 ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg ,title ,,ix of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #iad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agccd7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation shall include in its annual report required under section #bdj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjj;a7 and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation shall include in its annual report required under section #addc of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah2 and 7#b7 in section #iaf7;a77#b77;,i7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agccf7;a77#b77;,i771 by striking ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation3 and inserting ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation24 7w7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect at the end of the transition period4 ,g ,syria ,study ,group #aeja4 ,syria ,study ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a working group to be known as the ,syria ,study ,group 7in this section referred to as the ,group74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,group is to examine and make recommendations on the military and diplomatic strategy of the ,united ,states with respect to the conflict in ,syria4 7c7 ,composition 7#a7 ,membership ,the ,group shall be composed of #ab members1 none of whom may be members of ,congress1 who shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,one member appointed by the chair of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,one member appointed by the ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,one member appointed by the chair of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,one member appointed by the ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7,e7 ,one member appointed by the chair of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,f7 ,one member appointed by the ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,g7 ,one member appointed by the chair of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,h7 ,one member appointed by the ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,i7 ,one member appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate4 7,j7 ,one member appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate4 7,k7 ,one member appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,l7 ,one member appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,co-chairs 7,a7 ,of the members of the ,group1 one co-chair shall be jointly designated by-- 7i7 the chairs of the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7ii7 the chairs of the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 and 7iv7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,of the members of the ,group1 one co-chair shall be jointly designated by-- 7i7 the ranking minority members of the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ranking minority members of the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 and 7iv7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,period of appointment ,a member shall be appointed for the life of the ,group4 7#d7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,group shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7d7 ,duties 7#a7 ,review ,the ,group shall conduct a review on the current ,united ,states military and diplomatic strategy with respect to the conflict in ,syria that includes a review of current ,united ,states objectives in ,syria and the desired end state in ,syria4 7#b7 ,assessment and recommendations ,the ,group shall-- 7,a7 conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current situation in ,syria1 the impact of such situation on neighboring countries1 the resulting regional and geopolitical threats to the ,united ,states1 and current military1 diplomatic1 and political efforts to achieve a stable ,syria2 and 7,b7 develop recommendations on the military and diplomatic strategy of the ,united ,states with respect to the conflict in ,syria4 7e7 ,cooperation of ,united ,states ,government 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,group shall receive the full and timely cooperation of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in providing the ,group with analyses1 briefings1 and other information necessary for the discharge of the duties of the ,group under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,liaison ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall each designate at least one officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,state1 and the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 respectively1 to serve as a liaison to the ,group4 7#c7 ,facilitation ,the ,united ,states ,institute of ,peace shall take appropriate actions to facilitate the ,group in the discharge of the duties of the ,group under this section4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,final report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,group shall submit to the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives a report that sets forth the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations of the ,group under this section4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include each of the following3 7i7 ,an assessment of the current security1 political1 humanitarian1 and economic situations in ,syria4 7ii7 ,an assessment of the current participation and objectives of the various external actors in ,syria4 7iii7 ,an assessment of the consequences of continued conflict in ,syria4 7iv7 ,recommendations for a resolution to the conflict in ,syria1 including-- 7,i7 options for a gradual political transition to a post-,assad ,syria2 and 7,,ii7 actions necessary for reconciliation4 7v7 ,a roadmap for a ,united ,states and coalition strategy to reestablish security and governance in ,syria1 including recommendations for the synchronization of stabilization1 development1 counterterrorism1 and reconstruction efforts4 7vi7 ,any other matter with respect to the conflict in ,syria that the ,group considers to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,interim report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,group shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the status of the review and assessment under subsection 7d7 and any interim recommendations developed by the ,group as of the date of the briefing4 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report submitted to ,congress under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,group shall terminate on the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the ,group submits the report required by subsection 7f77#a74 ,h ,preventing ,emerging ,threats #afja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,preventing ,emerging ,threats ,act of #bjah4 #afjb4 ,protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,g4 ,protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding section #dfejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #cb1 #ajcj1 #acfg and chapters #aai and #bjf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general may1 for their respective ,departments1 take1 and may authorize personnel with assigned duties that include the security or protection of people1 facilities1 or assets1 to take such actions as are described in subsection 7b77#a7 that are necessary to mitigate a credible threat 7as defined by the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation7 that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of a covered facility or asset4 7b7 ,actions described 7#a7 ,in general ,the actions authorized in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,during the operation of the unmanned aircraft system1 detect1 identify1 monitor1 and track the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft1 without prior consent1 including by means of intercept or other access of a wire communication1 an oral communication1 or an electronic communication used to control the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,b7 ,warn the operator of the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft1 including by passive or active1 and direct or indirect physical1 electronic1 radio1 and electromagnetic means4 7,c7 ,disrupt control of the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft1 without prior consent1 including by disabling the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft by intercepting1 interfering1 or causing interference with wire1 oral1 electronic1 or radio communications used to control the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,d7 ,seize or exercise control of the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,e7 ,seize or otherwise confiscate the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,f7 ,use reasonable force1 if necessary1 to disable1 damage1 or destroy the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7#b7 ,required coordination ,the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall develop for their respective ,departments the actions described in paragraph 7#a7 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,research1 testing1 training1 and evaluation ,the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall conduct research1 testing1 training on1 and evaluation of any equipment1 including any electronic equipment1 to determine its capability and utility prior to the use of any such technology for any action described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration when any action authorized by this section might affect aviation safety1 civilian aviation and aerospace operations1 aircraft airworthiness1 or the use of the airspace4 7c7 ,forfeiture ,any unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft described in subsection 7a7 that is seized by the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general is subject to forfeiture to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,regulations and guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation may prescribe regulations and shall issue guidance in the respective areas of each ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,coordination 7,a7 ,coordination with department of transportation ,the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall coordinate the development of their respective guidance under paragraph 7#a7 with the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7,b7 ,effect on aviation safety ,the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall respectively coordinate with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration before issuing any guidance1 or otherwise implementing this section1 if such guidance or implementation might affect aviation safety1 civilian aviation and aerospace operations1 aircraft airworthiness1 or the use of airspace4 7e7 ,privacy protection ,the regulations or guidance issued to carry out actions authorized under subsection 7b7 by each ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general1 as the case may be1 shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the interception or acquisition of1 or access to1 or maintenance or use of1 communications to or from an unmanned aircraft system under this section is conducted in a manner consistent with the ,first and ,fourth ,amendments to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states and applicable provisions of ,federal law2 7#b7 communications to or from an unmanned aircraft system are intercepted or acquired only to the extent necessary to support an action described in subsection 7b77#a72 7#c7 records of such communications are maintained only for as long as necessary1 and in no event for more than #ahj days1 unless the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,attorney ,general determine that maintenance of such records is necessary to investigate or prosecute a violation of law1 directly support an ongoing security operation1 is required under ,federal law1 or for the purpose of any litigation2 7#d7 such communications are not disclosed outside the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,justice unless the disclosure-- 7,a7 is necessary to investigate or prosecute a violation of law2 7,b7 would support the ,department of ,defense1 a ,federal law enforcement agency1 or the enforcement activities of a regulatory agency of the ,federal ,government in connection with a criminal or civil investigation of1 or any regulatory1 statutory1 or other enforcement action relating to an action described in subsection 7b77#a72 7,c7 is between the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,justice in the course of a security or protection operation of either agency or a joint operation of such agencies2 or 7,d7 is otherwise required by law2 and 7#e7 to the extent necessary1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,justice are authorized to share threat information1 which shall not include communications referred to in subsection 7b71 with ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal law enforcement agencies in the course of a security or protection operation4 7f7 ,budget ,the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall submit to ,congress1 as a part of the homeland security or justice budget materials for each fiscal year after fiscal year #bjai1 a consolidated funding display that identifies the funding source for the actions described in subsection 7b77#a7 within the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,justice4 ,the funding display shall be in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7g7 ,semiannual briefings and notifications 7#a7 ,in general ,on a semiannual basis during the period beginning #f months after the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date specified in subsection 7i71 the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall1 respectively1 provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the activities carried out pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,requirement ,each briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted jointly with the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,content ,each briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 policies1 programs1 and procedures to mitigate or eliminate impacts of such activities to the ,national ,airspace ,system2 7,b7 a description of instances in which actions described in subsection 7b77#a7 have been taken1 including all such instances that may have resulted in harm1 damage1 or loss to a person or to private property2 7,c7 a description of the guidance1 policies1 or procedures established to address privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties issues implicated by the actions allowed under this section1 as well as any changes or subsequent efforts that would significantly affect privacy1 civil rights or civil liberties2 7,d7 a description of options considered and steps taken to mitigate any identified impacts to the national airspace system related to the use of any system or technology1 including the minimization of the use of any technology that disrupts the transmission of radio or electronic signals1 for carrying out the actions described in subsection 7b77#a72 7,e7 a description of instances in which communications intercepted or acquired during the course of operations of an unmanned aircraft system were held for more than #ahj days or shared outside of the ,department of ,justice or the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,f7 how the ,secretary1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation have informed the public as to the possible use of authorities under this section2 7,g7 how the ,secretary1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation have engaged with ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement agencies to implement and use such authorities4 7#d7 ,unclassified form ,each briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in unclassified form1 but may be accompanied by an additional classified briefing4 7#e7 ,notification ,within #cj days of deploying any new technology to carry out the actions described in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general shall1 respectively1 submit a notification to the appropriate congressional committees4 ,such notification shall include a description of options considered to mitigate any identified impacts to the national airspace system related to the use of any system or technology1 including the minimization of the use of any technology that disrupts the transmission of radio or electronic signals1 for carrying out the actions described in subsection 7b77#a74 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7#a7 vest in the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general any authority of the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#b7 vest in the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration any authority of the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general2 7#c7 vest in the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security any authority of the ,attorney ,general2 7#d7 vest in the ,attorney ,general any authority of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 or 7#e7 provide a new basis of liability for any ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal law enforcement officers who participate in the protection of a mass gathering identified by the ,secretary or ,attorney ,general under subsection 7k77#c77;,c77iii77,,ii71 act within the scope of their authority1 and do not exercise the authority granted to the ,secretary and ,attorney ,general by this section4 7i7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out this section with respect to a covered facility or asset specified in subsection 7k77#c7 shall terminate on the date that is #d years after the date of enactment of this section4 7j7 ,scope of authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general with additional authorities beyond those described in subsections 7a7 and 7k77#c77;,c77iii74 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term budget1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means the budget for that fiscal year that is submitted to ,congress by the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca4 7#c7 ,the term covered facility or asset means any facility or asset that-- 7,a7 is identified as high-risk and a potential target for unlawful unmanned aircraft activity by the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation with respect to potentially impacted airspace1 through a risk-based assessment for purposes of this section 7except that in the case of the missions described in subparagraph 7,c77i77,,ii7 and 7,c77iii77,i71 such missions shall be presumed to be for the protection of a facility or asset that is assessed to be high-risk and a potential target for unlawful unmanned aircraft activity72 7,b7 is located in the ,united ,states 7including the territories and possessions1 territorial seas or navigable waters of the ,united ,states72 and 7,c7 directly relates to one or more-- 7i7 missions authorized to be performed by the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 consistent with governing statutes1 regulations1 and orders issued by the ,secretary1 pertaining to-- 7,i7 security or protection functions of the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 including securing or protecting facilities1 aircraft1 and vessels1 whether moored or underway2 7,,ii7 ,united ,states ,secret ,service protection operations pursuant to sections #cjef7;a7 and #cjef;,a7a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,presidential ,protection ,assistance ,act of #aigf 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef note72 or 7,,iii7 protection of facilities pursuant to section #acae7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 missions authorized to be performed by the ,department of ,justice1 consistent with governing statutes1 regulations1 and orders issued by the ,attorney ,general1 pertaining to-- 7,i7 personal protection operations by-- 7aa7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation as specified in section #ecc of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7bb7 the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service of ,federal jurists1 court officers1 witnesses1 and other threatened persons in the interests of justice1 as specified in section #eff7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,,ii7 protection of penal1 detention1 and correctional facilities and operations conducted by the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons2 or 7,,iii7 protection of the buildings and grounds leased1 owned1 or operated by or for the ,department of ,justice1 and the provision of security for ,federal courts1 as specified in section #eff7;a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 missions authorized to be performed by the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,justice1 acting together or separately1 consistent with governing statutes1 regulations1 and orders issued by the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general1 respectively1 pertaining to-- 7,i7 protection of a ,national ,special ,security ,event and ,special ,event ,assessment ,rating event2 7,,ii7 the provision of support to ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal law enforcement1 upon request of the chief executive officer of the ,state or territory1 to ensure protection of people and property at mass gatherings1 that is limited to a specified timeframe and location1 within available resources1 and without delegating any authority under this section to ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal law enforcement2 or 7,,iii7 protection of an active ,federal law enforcement investigation1 emergency response1 or security function1 that is limited to a specified timeframe and location2 and 7iv7 missions authorized to be performed by the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 including those described in clause 7iii7 as directed by the ,secretary1 and as further set forth in section #ajd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and consistent with governing statutes1 regulations1 and orders issued by the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#d7 ,the terms electronic communication1 intercept1 oral communication1 and wire communication have the meaning given those terms in section #beaj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term homeland security or justice budget materials1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general in support of the budget for that fiscal year4 7#f7 ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 the term personnel means officers and employees of the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,justice4 7#g7 ,the terms unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja1 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term risk-based assessment includes an evaluation of threat information specific to a covered facility or asset and1 with respect to potential impacts on the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system and the needs of law enforcement and national security at each covered facility or asset identified by the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general1 respectively1 of each of the following factors3 7,a7 ,potential impacts to safety1 efficiency1 and use of the national airspace system1 including potential effects on manned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems1 aviation safety1 airport operations1 infrastructure1 and air navigation services related to the use of any system or technology for carrying out the actions described in subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,options for mitigating any identified impacts to the national airspace system related to the use of any system or technology1 including minimizing when possible the use of any technology which disrupts the transmission of radio or electronic signals1 for carrying out the actions described in subsection 7b77#a74 7,c7 ,potential consequences of the impacts of any actions taken under subsection 7b77#a7 to the national airspace system and infrastructure if not mitigated4 7,d7 ,the ability to provide reasonable advance notice to aircraft operators consistent with the safety of the national airspace system and the needs of law enforcement and national security4 7,e7 ,the setting and character of any covered facility or asset1 including whether it is located in a populated area or near other structures1 whether the facility is open to the public1 whether the facility is also used for nongovernmental functions1 and any potential for interference with wireless communications or for injury or damage to persons or property4 7,f7 ,the setting1 character1 timeframe1 and national airspace system impacts of ,national ,special ,security ,event and ,special ,event ,assessment ,rating events4 7,g7 ,potential consequences to national security1 public safety1 or law enforcement if threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems are not mitigated or defeated4 7l7 ,department of homeland security assessment 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall conduct1 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 an assessment to the appropriate congressional committees1 including-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the threat from unmanned aircraft systems to ,united ,states critical infrastructure 7as defined in this ,act7 and to domestic large hub airports 7as defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 an evaluation of current ,federal and ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal law enforcement authorities to counter the threat identified in subparagraph 7,a71 and recommendations1 if any1 for potential changes to existing authorities to allow ,state1 local1 territorial1 and tribal law enforcement to assist ,federal law enforcement to counter the threat where appropriate2 7,c7 an evaluation of the knowledge of1 efficiency of1 and effectiveness of current procedures and resources available to owners of critical infrastructure and domestic large hub airports when they believe a threat from unmanned aircraft systems is present and what additional actions1 if any1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,transportation could implement under existing authorities to assist these entities to counter the threat identified in subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 an assessment of what1 if any1 additional authorities are needed by each ,department and law enforcement to counter the threat identified in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,e7 an assessment of what1 if any1 additional research and development the ,department needs to counter the threat identified in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,unclassified form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj;,f the following3 ,sec4 #baj;,g4 ,protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 4 #afjc4 ,protecting against unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajc the following3 #ajd4 ,protecting against unmanned aircraft ,for the purposes of section #baj;,g7k77#c77;,c77iv7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 the missions authorized to be performed by the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard shall be those related to-- 7#a7 functions of the ,u4,s4 ,coast ,guard relating to security or protection of facilities and assets assessed to be high-risk and a potential target for unlawful unmanned aircraft activity1 including the security and protection of-- 7,a7 a facility1 including a facility that is under the administrative control of the ,commandant2 and 7,b7 a vessel 7whether moored or underway7 or an aircraft1 including a vessel or aircraft-- 7i7 that is operated by the ,coast ,guard1 or that the ,coast ,guard is assisting or escorting2 and 7ii7 that is directly involved in a mission of the ,coast ,guard pertaining to-- 7,i7 assisting or escorting a vessel of the ,department of ,defense2 7,,ii7 assisting or escorting a vessel of national security significance1 a high interest vessel1 a high capacity passenger vessel1 or a high value unit1 as those terms are defined by the ,secretary2 7,,iii7 section #ia7;a7 of this title2 7,,iv7 assistance in protecting the ,president or the ,vice ,president 7or other officer next in order of succession to the ,office of the ,president7 pursuant to the ,presidential ,protection ,assistance ,act of #aigf 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef note72 7,v7 protection of a ,national ,special ,security ,event and ,special ,event ,assessment ,rating events2 7,,vi7 air defense of the ,united ,states1 including air sovereignty1 ground-based air defense1 and the ,national ,capital ,region integrated air defense system2 or 7,,vii7 a search and rescue operation2 and 7#b7 missions directed by the ,secretary pursuant to #baj;,g7k77#c77;,c77iii7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajc the following3 #ajd4 ,protecting against unmanned aircraft4 4 ,i ,supplemental appropriations for disaster relief1 #bjah ,the following sums are hereby appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 and out of applicable corporate or other revenues1 receipts1 and funds1 for the several departments1 agencies1 corporations1 and other organizational units of ,government for fiscal year #bjah1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,,department ,,of ,,housing ,,and ,,urban ,,development ,community planning and development ,,community ,,development ,,fund 7,including transfers of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,community ,development ,fund1 #a1fhj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for necessary expenses for activities authorized under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 related to disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 restoration of infrastructure and housing1 and economic revitalization in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a major disaster declared in #bjah pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq473 ,provided1 ,that funds shall be awarded directly to the ,state or unit of general local government at the discretion of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that as a condition of making any grant1 the ,secretary shall certify in advance that such grantee has in place proficient financial controls and procurement processes and has established adequate procedures to prevent any duplication of benefits as defined by section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee71 to ensure timely expenditure of funds1 to maintain comprehensive websites regarding all disaster recovery activities assisted with these funds1 and to detect and prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse of funds3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to the obligation of funds a grantee shall submit a plan to the ,secretary for approval detailing the proposed use of all funds1 including criteria for eligibility and how the use of these funds will address long-term recovery and restoration of infrastructure and housing and economic revitalization in the most impacted and distressed areas3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may not be used for activities reimbursable by1 or for which funds are made available by1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or the ,army ,corps of ,engineers3 ,provided further1 ,that funds allocated under this heading shall not be considered relevant to the non-disaster formula allocations made pursuant to section #ajf of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf73 ,provided further1 ,that a ,state or subdivision thereof may use up to #e percent of its allocation for administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that in administering the funds under this heading1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the ,secretary or the use by the recipient of these funds 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 if the ,secretary finds that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and such waiver or alternative requirement would not be inconsistent with the overall purpose of title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the preceding proviso1 recipients of funds provided under this heading that use such funds to supplement ,federal assistance provided under section #djb1 #djc1 #djd1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh7;c77#d71 or #ejb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 may adopt1 without review or public comment1 any environmental review1 approval1 or permit performed by a ,federal agency1 and such adoption shall satisfy the responsibilities of the recipient with respect to such environmental review1 approval or permit3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #ajd7;g77#b7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;g77#b771 the ,secretary may1 upon receipt of a request for release of funds and certification1 immediately approve the release of funds for an activity or project assisted under this heading if the recipient has adopted an environmental review1 approval or permit under the preceding proviso or the activity or project is categorically excluded from review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall publish via notice in the ,federal ,register any waiver1 or alternative requirement1 to any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers pursuant to title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd no later than #e days before the effective date of such waiver or alternative requirement3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 up to #b1ejj1jjj may be transferred1 in aggregate1 to ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development--,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses--,community ,planning and ,development for necessary costs1 including information technology costs1 of administering and overseeing the obligation and expenditure of amounts under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount designated under this heading as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe shall be available only if the ,president subsequently so designates such amount and transmits such designation to the ,congress4 #agja4 ,budgetary effects 7a7 ,statutory ,,paygo scorecards ,the budgetary effects of this division shall not be entered on either ,,paygo scorecard maintained pursuant to section #d7;d7 of the ,statutory ,pay ,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj4 7b7 ,senate ,,paygo ,scorecards ,the budgetary effects of this division shall not be entered on any ,,paygo scorecard maintained for purposes of section #dajf of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress74 7c7 ,classification of budgetary effects ,notwithstanding ,rule #c of the ,budget ,scorekeeping ,guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying ,conference ,report #aje-bag and section #bej7;c77#g7 and 7c77#h7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 the budgetary effects of this division shall be estimated for purposes of section #bea of such ,act4 ,this division may be cited as the ,supplemental ,appropriations for ,disaster ,relief ,act1 #bjah4 ,j ,maritime security #ahja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,maritime ,security ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 #ahjb4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,tsa ,the term ,,tsa means the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 #ahjc4 ,coordination with ,,tsa on maritime facilities ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 provide the ,administrator of the ,,tsa with updates to vulnerability assessments required under section #gjajb7;b77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to avoid any duplication of effort between the ,coast ,guard and the ,,tsa2 and 7#b7 identify any security gaps between authorities of operating entities within the ,department of ,homeland ,security that a threat could exploit to cause a transportation security incident 7as defined in section #gjaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code74 #ahjd4 ,strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain ,section #bja of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ida7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking as appropriate and inserting triennially2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,report and inserting ,reports2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,updates ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of the ,maritime ,security ,improvement ,act of #bjah and triennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains any updates to the strategic plan under subsection 7a7 since the prior report4 4 #ahje4 ,cybersecurity information sharing and coordination in ports 7a7 ,maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard and the ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing the critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and other related programs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 coordinate with the ,national ,maritime ,security ,advisory ,committee1 the ,area ,maritime ,security ,advisory ,committees1 and other maritime stakeholders1 as necessary1 to develop and implement a maritime cybersecurity risk assessment model1 consistent with the activities described in section #b7;e7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;e771 to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks that have the potential to affect the marine transportation system or that would cause a transportation security incident 7as defined in section #gjaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 in ports2 and 7#b7 not less than biennially thereafter1 evaluate the effectiveness of the cybersecurity risk assessment model established under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,port security2 definitions ,section #gjaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given the term in section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh74 4 7c7 ,national ,maritime ,security ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,functions ,section #gjaab7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following3 81 including on enhancing the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident1 between relevant ,federal agencies and-- 7i7 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments2 7ii7 relevant public safety and emergency response agencies2 7iii7 relevant law enforcement and security organizations2 7iv7 maritime industry2 7v7 port owners and operators2 and 7vi7 terminal owners and operators2 4 7#b7 ,information sharing ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard and the ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing the critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and other related programs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7,a7 ensure there is a process for each ,area ,maritime ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #gjaab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7i7 to facilitate the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause transportation security incidents2 7ii7 to timely report transportation security incidents to the national level2 and 7iii7 to disseminate such reports across the entire maritime transportation system via the ,national ,cybersecurity and ,communications ,integration ,center2 and 7,b7 issue voluntary guidance for the management of such cybersecurity risks in each ,area ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,plan and facility security plan required under section #gjajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 approved after the date that the cybersecurity risk assessment model is developed under subsection 7a7 of this section4 7d7 ,vulnerability assessments and security plans 7#a7 ,facility and vessel assessments ,section #gjajb7;b77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjjd2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting security against cybersecurity risks1 after physical security14 7#b7 ,maritime transportation security plans ,section #gjajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjje1 the and inserting ,the2 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 ,a plan to detect1 respond to1 and recover from cybersecurity risks that may cause transportation security incidents4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,g77ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 include a plan for detecting1 responding to1 and recovering from cybersecurity risks that may cause transportation security incidents2 and 2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vi72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 detecting1 responding to1 and recovering from cybersecurity risks that may cause transportation security incidents2 and 4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this subsection shall apply to assessments or security plans1 or updates to such assessments or plans1 submitted after the date that the cybersecurity risk assessment model is developed under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,brief to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard and the ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing the critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and other related programs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on how the ,coast ,guard will assist in security and response in the port environment when a cyber-caused transportation security incident occurs1 to include the use of cyber protection teams4 #ahjf4 ,facility inspection intervals ,section #gjajc7;c77#d77;,d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 periodically1 but not less than one time per year1 conduct a risk-based1 no notice facility inspection to verify the effectiveness of each such facility security plan4 4 #ahjg4 ,updates of maritime operations coordination plan 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dce4 ,maritime operations coordination plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,maritime ,security ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 update the ,maritime ,operations ,coordination ,plan1 published by the ,department on ,july #g1 #bjaa1 to strengthen coordination1 planning1 information sharing1 and intelligence integration for maritime operations of components and offices of the ,department with responsibility for maritime security missions2 and 7#b7 submit each update to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,contents ,each update shall address the following3 7#a7 ,coordinating the planning1 integration of maritime operations1 and development of joint maritime domain awareness efforts of any component or office of the ,department with responsibility for maritime security missions4 7#b7 ,maintaining effective information sharing and1 as appropriate1 intelligence integration1 with ,federal1 ,state1 and local officials and the private sector1 regarding threats to maritime security4 7#c7 ,cooperating and coordinating with ,federal departments and agencies1 and ,state and local agencies1 in the maritime environment1 in support of maritime security missions4 7#d7 ,highlighting the work completed within the context of other national and ,department maritime security strategic guidance and how that work fits with the ,maritime ,operations ,coordination ,plan4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bacf7 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #dcd the following3 #dce4 ,maritime operations coordination plan4 4 #ahjh4 ,evaluation of ,coast ,guard deployable specialized forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the state of the ,coast ,guard's ,deployable ,specialized ,forces 7referred to in this section as ,,dsf74 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,for each of the past #c fiscal years1 and for each type of ,,dsf1 the following3 7,a7 ,a cost analysis1 including training1 operating1 and travel costs4 7,b7 ,the number of personnel assigned4 7,c7 ,the total number of units4 7,d7 ,the total number of operations conducted4 7,e7 ,the number of operations requested by each of the following3 7i7 ,coast ,guard4 7ii7 ,other components or offices of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7iii7 ,other ,federal departments or agencies4 7iv7 ,state agencies4 7v7 ,local agencies4 7,f7 ,the number of operations fulfilled in support of each entity described in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of subparagraph 7,e74 7#b7 ,an examination of alternative distributions of deployable specialized forces1 including the feasibility1 cost 7including cost savings71 and impact on mission capability of such distributions1 including at a minimum the following3 7,a7 ,combining deployable specialized forces1 primarily focused on counterdrug operations1 under one centralized command4 7,b7 ,distributing counter-terrorism and anti-terrorism capabilities to deployable specialized forces in each major ,united ,states port4 7c7 ,definition of deployable specialized forces or ,,dsf ,in this section1 the term deployable specialized forces or ,,dsf means the deployable specialized forces established under section #gjajf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahji4 ,repeal of interagency operational centers for port security and secure systems of transportation 7a7 ,interagency operational centers for port security 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #gjajg;,a of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7#b7 ,savings clause ,a repeal made by this subsection shall not affect an interagency operational center established before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,notice to ,congress ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives at least #a year before ceasing operations of any interagency operational center established before the date of enactment of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg2 #abj ,stat4 #ahhd74 7b7 ,secure systems of transportation ,section #gjaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for chapter #gja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #gjajg;,a and #gjaaf4 7#b7 ,report requirement ,section #ajh of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg2 #abj ,stat4 #ahic7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjajg;,a note7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,reserved4 4 #ahaj4 ,duplication of efforts in the maritime domain 7a7 ,,gao analysis ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct an analysis of all operations in the applicable location of-- 7,a7 the ,air and ,marine ,operations of the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 and 7,b7 any other agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that operates air and marine assets2 7#b7 in conducting the analysis under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 examine the extent to which the ,air and ,marine ,operations is synchronizing and deconflicting any duplicative flight hours or patrols with the agencies described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 include a sector-by-sector analysis of any potential costs savings or other benefits that would be derived through greater coordination of flight hours and patrols2 and 7#c7 submit to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the analysis1 including any recommendations4 7b7 ,,dhs report ,not later than #ahj days after the date the report is submitted under subsection 7a77#c71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on what actions the ,secretary plans to take in response to the findings of the analysis and recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general4 7c7 ,definition of applicable location ,in this section1 the term applicable location means any location in which the ,air and ,marine ,operations of the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection is based within #de miles of a location in which any other agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security also operates air and marine assets4 #ahaa4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq471 as amended by section #ahjg of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dcf4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,maritime ,security ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 an assessment of the number and type of maritime assets and the number of personnel required to increase the ,department's maritime response rate pursuant to section #ajib of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bbc74 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bacf71 as amended by section #ahjg of this ,act1 is further amended by adding after the item relating to section #dce the following3 #dcf4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments4 4 #ahab4 ,container ,security ,initiative ,section #bje7l7 of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ide7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,in general4--,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjjg1 and inserting ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of the ,maritime ,security ,improvement ,act of #bjah12 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h71 respectively4 #ahac4 ,maritime border security review 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,maritime border ,the term maritime border means-- 7,a7 the transit zone2 and 7,b7 the borders and territorial waters of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#b7 ,transit zone ,the term transit zone has the meaning given the term in section #ajib7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bbc7;a774 7b7 ,maritime border threat analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a maritime border threat analysis that includes an identification and description of the following3 7,a7 ,current and potential threats posed by the individuals and groups seeking to-- 7i7 enter the ,united ,states through the maritime border2 or 7ii7 exploit border vulnerabilities on the maritime border4 7,b7 ,improvements needed at ,united ,states sea ports-- 7i7 to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 to reduce criminal activity1 as measured by the total flow of illegal goods and illicit drugs1 related to the maritime border4 7,c7 ,improvements needed with respect to the maritime border-- 7i7 to prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 reduce criminal activity related to the maritime border4 7,d7 ,vulnerabilities in law1 policy1 cooperation between ,state1 territorial1 and local law enforcement1 or international agreements that hinder effective and efficient border security1 counterterrorism1 anti-human trafficking efforts1 and the flow of legitimate trade with respect to the maritime border4 7,e7 ,metrics and performance parameters used by the ,department of ,homeland ,security to evaluate maritime security effectiveness1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,analysis requirements ,in preparing the threat analysis under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,technology needs and challenges4 7,b7 ,personnel needs and challenges4 7,c7 ,the role of ,state1 territorial1 and local law enforcement in maritime border security activities4 7,d7 ,the need for cooperation among ,federal1 ,state1 territorial1 local1 and appropriate international law enforcement entities relating to maritime border security4 7,e7 ,the geographic challenges of the maritime border4 7,f7 ,the impact of ,hurricanes ,harvey1 ,irma1 ,maria1 and ,nate on general border security activities with respect to the maritime border4 7#c7 ,classified threat analysis 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent possible1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit the threat analysis under subsection 7a7 in unclassified form4 7,b7 ,classified ,the ,secretary may submit a portion of the threat analysis in classified form if the ,secretary determines that such form is appropriate for such portion4 #ahad4 ,maritime border security cooperation ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall1 in accordance with law-- 7#a7 partner with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies to leverage existing technology1 including existing sensor and camera systems and other sensors1 in place along the maritime border to facilitate monitoring of high-risk maritime borders1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 enter into such agreements as the ,secretary considers necessary to ensure the monitoring described in paragraph 7#a74 #ahae4 ,transportation worker identification credential appeals process ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the average completion time of an appeal under the appeals process established under section #gjaje7;c77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the most common reasons for any delays at each step in such process4 7#c7 ,recommendations on how to resolve any such delays as expeditiously as possible4 #ahaf4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,study to identify redundant background records checks ,section #aje of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg2 #abj ,stat4 #ahia7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents for that ,act are repealed4 7b7 ,domestic radiation detection and imaging ,section #aba of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #iba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 as redesignated1 by striking 7and updating1 if any1 of that strategy under subsection 7c774 7c7 ,inspection of car ferries entering from abroad ,section #abb of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents for that ,act are repealed4 7d7 ,report on arrival and departure manifest for certain commercial vessels in the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands ,section #abg of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#abj ,stat4 #aijj7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents for that ,act are repealed4 7e7 ,international cooperation and coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bcc of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ihc7 is amended to read as follows3 #bcc4 ,inspection technology and training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and appropriate representatives of other ,federal agencies1 may provide technical assistance1 equipment1 and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the ,container ,security ,initiative4 7b7 ,acquisition and training ,unless otherwise prohibited by law1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 lease1 loan1 provide1 or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary prescribes1 including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment2 and 7#b7 provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment4 4 7#b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg2 #abj ,stat4 #ahhd7 is amended by amending the item relating to section #bcc to read as follows3 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,inspection technology and training4 4 7f7 ,pilot program to improve the security of empty containers ,section #bce of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ihd7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents for that ,act are repealed4 7g7 ,security plan for essential air service and small community airports ,section #gja of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg2 #abj ,stat4 #aidc7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents for that ,act are repealed4 7h7 ,aircraft charter customer and lessee prescreening program ,section #gjh of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg2 #abj ,stat4 #aidg7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents for that ,act are repealed4 ,k ,transportation ,security ,i ,transportation ,security #aija4 ,short title2 references 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act4 7b7 ,references to title #di1 ,united ,states ,code ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 wherever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aijb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,,tsa4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,,asac ,the term ,,asac means the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#e7 ,explosive detection canine team ,the term explosives detection canine team means a canine and a canine handler that are trained to detect explosives and other threats as defined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#g7 ,,tsa ,the term ,,tsa means the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 ,a ,organization and authorizations #aijc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aad7w7 is amended to read as follows3 7w7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,transportation ,security ,administration for salaries1 operations1 and maintenance of the ,administration-- 7#a7 #g1hdi1bdg1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#b7 #g1hhh1did1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#c7 #g1iag1icf1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 4 #aijd4 ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 #e-year term 7a7 ,in general ,section #aad1 as amended by section #aijc of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,department of ,transportation and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,leadership 7#a7 ,head of ,transportation ,security ,administration 7,a7 ,appointment ,the head of the ,administration shall be the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator74 ,the ,administrator shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,administrator must-- 7i7 be a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 have experience in a field directly related to transportation or security4 7,c7 ,term ,effective with respect to any individual appointment by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the term of office of an individual appointed as the ,administrator shall be #e years4 ,the term of office of an individual serving as the ,administrator on the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act shall be #e years beginning on the date that the ,administrator began serving4 7#b7 ,deputy administrator 7,a7 ,appointment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration a ,deputy ,administrator1 who shall assist the ,administrator in the management of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 ,the ,deputy ,administrator shall be appointed by the ,president4 7,b7 ,vacancy ,the ,deputy ,administrator shall be ,acting ,administrator during the absence or incapacity of the ,administrator or during a vacancy in the office of ,administrator4 7,c7 ,qualifications ,the ,deputy ,administrator must-- 7i7 be a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 have experience in a field directly related to transportation or security4 7#c7 ,chief counsel 7,a7 ,appointment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration a ,chief ,counsel1 who shall advise the ,administrator and other senior officials on all legal matters relating to the responsibilities1 functions1 and management of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,chief ,counsel must be a citizen of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#c7 in subsections 7c7 through 7n71 7p71 7q71 and 7r71 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aad1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is further amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,subject to the direction and control of the ,secretary and inserting ,subject to the direction and control of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 7,b7 in subsection 7j77#a77;,d71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 7,c7 in subsection 7k71 by striking functions transferred1 on or after the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act1 and inserting functions assigned2 7,d7 in subsection 7l77#d77;,b71 by striking ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under subparagraph 7,a72 7,e7 in subsection 7n71 by striking ,department of ,transportation and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,f7 in subsection 7o71 by striking ,department of ,transportation and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,g7 in subsection 7p77#d71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,h7 in subsection 7s7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by inserting 7 after ,act of #bjjg2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by striking ,submissions of plans to ,congress and inserting ,submission of plans2 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 7,,iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated-- 7aa7 in the heading1 by striking ,subsequent versions and inserting ,in general2 and 7bb7 by striking ,after ,december #ca1 #bjae1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,v7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii77,,iii77cc71 as redesignated1 by striking for the ,department and inserting for the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,i7 by redesignating subsections 7u71 7v71 and 7w7 as subsections 7t71 7u71 and 7v71 respectively2 7,j7 in subsection 7t71 as redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,plan1 the ,secretary2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after agency within the ,department2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 7iv7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,annual report on plan ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the ,plan4 2 and 7v7 in paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 and 7,k7 in subsection 7u71 as redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or the ,administrator after ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking ,secretary's designee and inserting ,secretary of ,defense's designee2 7,,iii7 in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#c71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary each place it appears2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjjh1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d74 7#b7 ,congressional oversight of security assurance for public and private stakeholders ,section #abjc7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aad note7 is amended by striking 1 under section #aad7u77#g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 or otherwise14 7c7 ,executive schedule 7#a7 ,administrator of the ,,tsa 7,a7 ,positions at level ,,ii ,section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,management the following3 ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 4 7,b7 ,bonus eligibility ,section #aja7;c77#b7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #ecac note7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7ii7 by striking on the ,secretary's and inserting on the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security's2 and 7iii7 by striking ,under ,secretary's and inserting ,administrator's4 7#b7 ,deputy administrator of the ,,tsa ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to ,deputy ,administrators1 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency the following3 ,deputy ,administrator1 ,transportation ,security ,administration4 4 7#c7 ,nonapplicability ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection shall not affect the salary of an individual who is performing the duties of the ,deputy ,administrator on the date of enactment of this ,act1 even if that individual is subsequently appointed as ,deputy ,administrator4 #aije4 ,transportation ,security ,administration organization ,section #aad1 as amended by sections #aijc and #aijd of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7w7 ,leadership and organization 7#a7 ,in general ,for each of the areas described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall appoint at least #a individual who shall-- 7,a7 report directly to the ,administrator or the ,administrator's designated direct report2 and 7,b7 be responsible and accountable for that area4 7#b7 ,areas described ,the areas described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,aviation security operations and training1 including risk-based1 adaptive security-- 7i7 focused on airport checkpoint and baggage screening operations2 7ii7 workforce training and development programs2 and 7iii7 ensuring compliance with aviation security law1 including regulations1 and other specialized programs designed to secure air transportation4 7,b7 ,surface transportation security operations and training1 including risk-based1 adaptive security-- 7i7 focused on accomplishing security systems assessments2 7ii7 reviewing and prioritizing projects for appropriated surface transportation security grants2 7iii7 operator compliance with surface transportation security law1 including regulations1 and voluntary industry standards2 and 7iv7 workforce training and development programs1 and other specialized programs designed to secure surface transportation4 7,c7 ,transportation industry engagement and planning1 including the development1 interpretation1 promotion1 and oversight of a unified effort regarding risk-based1 risk-reducing security policies and plans 7including strategic planning for future contingencies and security challenges7 between government and transportation stakeholders1 including airports1 domestic and international airlines1 general aviation1 air cargo1 mass transit and passenger rail1 freight rail1 pipeline1 highway and motor carriers1 and maritime4 7,d7 ,international strategy and operations1 including agency efforts to work with international partners to secure the global transportation network4 7,e7 ,trusted and registered traveler programs1 including the management and marketing of the agency's trusted traveler initiatives1 including the ,pre,check ,program1 and coordination with trusted traveler programs of other ,department of ,homeland ,security agencies and the private sector4 7,f7 ,technology acquisition and deployment1 including the oversight1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 acquisition1 deployment1 and maintenance of security technology and other acquisition programs4 7,g7 ,inspection and compliance1 including the integrity1 efficiency and effectiveness of the agency's workforce1 operations1 and programs through objective audits1 covert testing1 inspections1 criminal investigations1 and regulatory compliance4 7,h7 ,civil rights1 liberties1 and traveler engagement1 including ensuring that agency employees and the traveling public are treated in a fair and lawful manner consistent with ,federal laws and regulations protecting privacy and prohibiting discrimination and reprisal4 7,i7 ,legislative and public affairs1 including communication and engagement with internal and external audiences in a timely1 accurate1 and transparent manner1 and development and implementation of strategies within the agency to achieve congressional approval or authorization of agency programs and policies4 7#c7 ,notification ,the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 a list of the names of the individuals appointed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 an update of the list not later than #e days after any new individual is appointed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #aijf4 ,transportation ,security ,administration efficiency 7a7 ,efficiency review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall complete a comprehensive1 agency-wide efficiency review of the ,,tsa to identify and effectuate spending reductions and administrative savings that can be achieved by the streamlining or restructuring of ,,tsa divisions4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,eliminating unnecessarily duplicative or overlapping programs and initiatives4 7,b7 ,eliminating unnecessary or obsolete rules1 regulations1 directives1 or procedures4 7,c7 ,reducing overall operating expenses of the ,,tsa1 including costs associated with the number of personnel1 as a direct result of efficiencies gained through the implementation of risk-based screening or through any other means as determined appropriate by the ,administrator in accordance with this section4 7,d7 ,reducing1 by #bj percent1 the number of positions at the ,senior ,executive ,service level at the ,,tsa as calculated on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,e7 ,such other matters the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date the efficiency review under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings1 including a description of any cost savings expected to be achieved by the streamlining or restructuring of ,,tsa divisions4 #aijg4 ,personnel management system review 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall convene a working group consisting of representatives of the ,,tsa and representatives of the labor organization representing security screening personnel to recommend reforms to the ,,tsa's personnel management system1 including appeals to the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board and grievance procedures4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the working group convened under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,administrator and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing proposed1 mutually agreed-upon recommendations to reform the ,,tsa's personnel management system4 7c7 ,implementation ,to the extent authorized under law1 the ,administrator may implement #a or more of the recommendations submitted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,termination ,the working group shall terminate on the date that the report is submitted under subsection 7b74 #aijh4 ,,tsa leap pay reform 7a7 ,definition of basic pay ,clause 7ii7 of section #hcca7c77;,e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7ii7 received after ,september #aa1 #bjja1 by a ,federal air marshal or criminal investigator 7as defined in section #eede;a7a77#b77 of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 subject to all restrictions and earning limitations imposed on criminal investigators receiving such pay under section #eede;a1 including the premium pay limitations under section #eedg2 4 7b7 ,effective date2 applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period commencing on or after the date of enactment of this section4 7#b7 ,retroactive application 7,a7 ,in general ,any availability pay received for any pay period commencing before the date of enactment of this ,act by a ,federal air marshal or criminal investigator employed by the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall be deemed basic pay under section #hcca7c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the ,transportation ,security ,administration treated such pay as retirement-creditable basic pay1 but the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 based on an interpretation of section #hcca7c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 did not accept such pay as retirement-creditable basic pay4 7,b7 ,implementation ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall commence taking such actions as are necessary to implement the amendments made by this section with respect to availability pay deemed to be basic pay under subparagraph 7,a74 #aiji4 ,rank awards program for transportation security administration executives and senior professionals ,section #aad7n71 as amended by section #aijd of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 ,in general4-- before ,the personnel management system and indenting appropriately2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,meritorious ,executive or ,distinguished ,executive rank awards ,notwithstanding section #djabb7;g77#b7 of this title1 the applicable sections of title #e shall apply to the ,transportation ,security ,administration personnel management system1 except that-- 7,a7 for purposes of applying such provisions to the personnel management system-- 7i7 the term agency means the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7ii7 the term senior executive means a ,transportation ,security ,administration executive serving on a ,transportation ,security ,executive ,service appointment2 7iii7 the term career appointee means a ,transportation ,security ,administration executive serving on a career ,transportation ,security ,executive ,service appointment2 and 7iv7 ,the term senior career employee means a ,transportation ,security ,administration employee covered by the ,transportation ,security ,administration ,core ,compensation ,system at the ,l or ,m pay band2 7,b7 receipt by a career appointee or a senior career employee of the rank of ,meritorious ,executive or ,meritorious ,senior ,professional entitles the individual to a lump-sum payment of an amount equal to #bj percent of annual basic pay1 which shall be in addition to the basic pay paid under the applicable ,transportation ,security ,administration pay system2 and 7,c7 receipt by a career appointee or a senior career employee of the rank of ,distinguished ,executive or ,distinguished ,senior ,professional entitles the individual to a lump-sum payment of an amount equal to #ce percent of annual basic pay1 which shall be in addition to the basic pay paid under the applicable ,transportation ,security ,administration pay system4 7#c7 ,definition of applicable sections of title #e ,in this subsection1 the term applicable sections of title #e means-- 7,a7 subsections 7b71 7c7 and 7d7 of section #dejg of title #e2 and 7,b7 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #dejg;a of title #e4 4 #aiaj4 ,transmittals to ,congress ,with regard to each report1 legislative proposal1 or other communication of the ,executive ,branch related to the ,,tsa and required to be submitted to ,congress or the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,administrator shall transmit such communication directly to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 ,b ,security technology #aiaa4 ,third party testing and verification of screening technology 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the responsibilities under section #aad7;f77#i71 the ,administrator shall develop and implement1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a program to enable a vendor of related security screening technology to obtain testing and verification1 including as an alternative to the ,,tsa's test and evaluation process1 by an appropriate third party1 of such technology before procurement or deployment4 7b7 ,detection testing 7#a7 ,in general ,the third party testing and verification program authorized under subsection 7a7 shall include detection testing to evaluate the performance of the security screening technology system regarding the probability of detection1 the probability of false alarm1 and such other indicators that the system is able to meet the ,,tsa's mission needs4 7#b7 ,results ,the results of the third party detection testing under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered final if the results are approved by the ,administration in accordance with approval standards developed by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,coordination with final testing ,to the extent practicable1 but without compromising the integrity of the ,,tsa test and evaluation process1 the ,administrator shall coordinate the third party detection testing under paragraph 7#a7 with any subsequent1 final ,federal ,government testing4 7#d7 ,international standards ,to the extent practicable and permissible under law and considering the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 share detection testing information and standards with appropriate international partners2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the appropriate international partners to align ,,tsa testing and evaluation with relevant international standards to maximize the capability to detect explosives and other threats4 7c7 ,operational testing 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the third party testing and verification program authorized under subsection 7a7 shall include operational testing4 7#b7 ,limitation ,third party operational testing under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #a year4 7d7 ,alternative ,third party testing under subsection 7a7 shall replace as an alternative1 at the discretion of the ,administrator1 the testing at the ,,tsa ,systems ,integration ,facility1 including testing for-- 7#a7 health and safety factors2 7#b7 operator interface2 7#c7 human factors2 7#d7 environmental factors2 7#e7 throughput2 7#f7 reliability1 maintainability1 and availability factors2 and 7#g7 interoperability4 7e7 ,testing and verification framework 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 establish a framework for the third party testing and for verifying a security technology is operationally effective and able to meet the ,,tsa's mission needs before it may enter or re-enter1 as applicable1 the operational context at an airport or other transportation facility2 7,b7 use phased implementation to allow the ,,tsa and the third party to establish best practices2 and 7,c7 oversee the third party testing and evaluation framework4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,the ,administrator shall request ,,asac's ,security ,technology ,subcommittee1 in consultation with representatives of the security manufacturers industry1 to develop and submit to the ,administrator recommendations for the third party testing and verification framework4 7f7 ,field testing ,the ,administrator shall prioritize the field testing and evaluation1 including by third parties1 of security technology and equipment at airports and on site at security technology manufacturers whenever possible as an alternative to the ,,tsa ,systems ,integration ,facility4 7g7 ,appropriate third parties 7#a7 ,citizenship requirement ,an appropriate third party under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7,a7 if an individual1 a citizen of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 if an entity1 owned and controlled by a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 if the entity is a ,united ,states subsidiary of a parent company that has implemented a foreign ownership1 control1 or influence mitigation plan that has been approved by the ,defense ,security ,service of the ,department of ,defense before applying to provide third party testing4 ,the ,administrator may reject any application to provide third party testing under subsection 7a7 submitted by an entity that requires a waiver under this paragraph4 7#c7 ,conflicts of interest ,the ,administrator shall ensure1 to the extent possible1 that an entity providing third party testing under this section does not have a contractual1 business1 or other pecuniary interest 7exclusive of any such testing7 in-- 7,a7 the security screening technology subject to such testing2 or 7,b7 the vendor of such technology4 7h7 ,,gao review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a study on the third party testing program developed under this section 7#b7 ,review ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a review of the following3 7,a7 ,any efficiencies or gains in effectiveness achieved in ,,tsa operations1 including technology acquisition or screening operations1 as a result of such program4 7,b7 ,the degree to which the ,,tsa conducts timely and regular oversight of the appropriate third parties engaged in such testing4 7,c7 ,the effect of such program on the following3 7i7 ,the introduction of innovative detection technologies into security screening operations4 7ii7 ,the availability of testing for technologies developed by small to medium sized businesses4 7,d7 ,any vulnerabilities associated with such program1 including with respect to the following3 7i7 ,national security4 7ii7 ,any conflicts of interest between the appropriate third parties engaged in such testing and the entities providing such technologies to be tested4 7iii7 ,waste1 fraud1 and abuse4 #aiab4 ,transportation security administration systems integration facility 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall continue to operate the ,transportation ,security ,administration ,systems ,integration ,facility 7referred to in this section as the ,,tsif7 for the purposes of testing and evaluating advanced transportation security screening technologies related to the mission of the ,,tsa4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,,tsif shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the technologies described in subsection 7a7 to enhance the security of transportation systems through screening and threat mitigation and detection2 7#b7 test the technologies described in subsection 7a7 to support identified mission needs of the ,,tsa and to meet requirements for acquisitions and procurement2 7#c7 to the extent practicable1 provide original equipment manufacturers with test plans to minimize requirement interpretation disputes and adhere to provided test plans2 7#d7 collaborate with other technical laboratories and facilities for purposes of augmenting the capabilities of the ,,tsif2 7#e7 deliver advanced transportation security screening technologies that enhance the overall security of domestic transportation systems2 and 7#f7 to the extent practicable1 provide funding and promote efforts to enable participation by a small business concern 7as the term is described under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 that-- 7,a7 has an advanced technology or capability2 but 7,b7 does not have adequate resources to participate in testing and evaluation processes4 7c7 ,staffing and resource allocation ,the ,administrator shall ensure adequate staffing and resource allocations for the ,,tsif in a manner that-- 7#a7 prevents unnecessary delays in the testing and evaluation of advanced transportation security screening technologies for acquisitions and procurement determinations2 7#b7 ensures the issuance of final paperwork certification no later than #de days after the date such testing and evaluation has concluded2 and 7#c7 ensures collaboration with technology stakeholders to close capabilities gaps in transportation security4 7d7 ,deadline 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress if testing and evaluation by the ,,tsif of an advanced transportation security screening technology under this section exceeds #ahj days from the delivery date4 7#b7 ,notification ,the notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 information relating to the delivery date2 7,b7 a justification for why the testing and evaluation process has exceeded #ahj days2 and 7,c7 the estimated date for completion of such testing and evaluation4 7#c7 ,definition of delivery date ,in this subsection1 the term delivery date means the date that the owner of an advanced transportation security screening technology-- 7,a7 after installation1 delivers the technology to the ,,tsa for testing and evaluation2 and 7,b7 submits to the ,administrator1 in such form and manner as the ,administrator prescribes1 a signed notification of the delivery described in subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,retesting and evaluation ,advanced transportation security screening technology that fails testing and evaluation by the ,,tsif may be retested and evaluated at the discretion of the ,administrator4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect the authority or responsibility of an officer of the ,department1 or an officer of any other ,federal department or agency1 with respect to research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation of technologies1 including such authorities or responsibilities of the ,undersecretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department and ,assistant ,secretary of the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office of the ,department4 #aiac4 ,opportunities to pursue expanded networks for business 7a7 ,strategy ,subtitle ,b of title of title ,,xvi of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #efc et seq47 is amended by adding at the end following3 #afag4 ,diversified security technology industry marketplace 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a strategy to promote a diverse security technology industry marketplace upon which the ,administrator can rely to acquire advanced transportation security technologies or capabilities1 including by increased participation of small business innovators4 7b7 ,contents ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,information on how existing ,administration solicitation1 testing1 evaluation1 piloting1 acquisition1 and procurement processes impact the ,administrator's ability to acquire from the security technology industry marketplace1 including small business innovators that have not previously provided technology to the ,administration1 innovative technologies or capabilities with the potential to enhance transportation security4 7#b7 ,specific actions that the ,administrator will take1 including modifications to the processes described in paragraph 7#a71 to foster diversification within the security technology industry marketplace4 7#c7 ,projected timelines for implementing the actions described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,plans for how the ,administrator could1 to the extent practicable1 assist a small business innovator periodically during such processes1 including when such an innovator lacks adequate resources to participate in such processes1 to facilitate an advanced transportation security technology or capability being developed and acquired by the ,administrator4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of partnering with an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code to provide venture capital to businesses1 particularly small business innovators1 for commercialization of innovative transportation security technologies that are expected to be ready for commercialization in the near term and within #cf months4 7c7 ,feasibility assessment ,in conducting the feasibility assessment under subsection 7b77#e71 the ,administrator shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,establishing an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code as a venture capital partnership between the private sector and the intelligence community to help businesses1 particularly small business innovators1 commercialize innovative security-related technologies4 7#b7 ,enhanced engagement through the ,science and ,technology ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as requiring changes to the ,transportation ,security ,administration standards for security technology4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#b7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern has the meaning described under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7#c7 ,small business innovator ,the term small business innovator means a small business concern that has an advanced transportation security technology or capability4 4 7b7 ,,gao review ,not later than #a year after the date the strategy is submitted under section #afag of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 review the extent to which the strategy-- 7,a7 addresses the requirements of that section2 7,b7 has resulted in increased participation of small business innovators in the security technology industry marketplace2 and 7,c7 has diversified the security technology industry marketplace2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives the findings of the review and any recommendations4 7c7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #afaf the following3 #afag4 ,diversified security technology industry marketplace4 4 #aiad4 ,reciprocal recognition of security standards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with appropriate international aviation security authorities1 shall develop a validation process for the reciprocal recognition of security equipment technology approvals among international security partners or recognized certification authorities for deployment4 7b7 ,requirement ,the validation process shall ensure that the certification by each participating international security partner or recognized certification authority complies with detection1 qualification1 and information security1 including cybersecurity1 standards of the ,,tsa1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 #aiae4 ,transportation ,security ,laboratory 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator and the ,undersecretary for ,science and ,technology-- 7#a7 shall conduct a review to determine whether the ,,tsa is the most appropriate component within the ,department to administer the ,transportation ,security ,laboratory2 and 7#b7 may direct the ,,tsa to administer the ,transportation ,security ,laboratory if the review under paragraph 7#a7 identifies the ,,tsa as the most appropriate component4 7b7 ,periodic reviews ,the ,secretary shall periodically review the screening technology test and evaluation process conducted at the ,transportation ,security ,laboratory to improve the coordination1 collaboration1 and communication between the ,transportation ,security ,laboratory and the ,,tsa to identify factors contributing to acquisition inefficiencies1 develop strategies to reduce acquisition inefficiencies1 facilitate more expeditious initiation and completion of testing1 and identify how laboratory practices can better support acquisition decisions4 7c7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall report the findings of each review under this section to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 #aiaf4 ,innovation ,task ,force 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish an innovation task force-- 7#a7 to cultivate innovations in transportation security2 7#b7 to develop and recommend how to prioritize and streamline requirements for new approaches to transportation security2 7#c7 to accelerate the development and introduction of new innovative transportation security technologies and improvements to transportation security operations2 and 7#d7 to provide industry with access to the airport environment during the technology development and assessment process to demonstrate the technology and to collect data to understand and refine technical operations and human factor issues4 7b7 ,activities ,the task force shall-- 7#a7 conduct activities to identify and develop an innovative technology1 emerging security capability1 or process designed to enhance transportation security1 including-- 7,a7 by conducting a field demonstration of such a technology1 capability1 or process in the airport environment2 7,b7 by gathering performance data from such a demonstration to inform the acquisition process2 and 7,c7 by enabling a small business with an innovative technology or emerging security capability1 but less than adequate resources1 to participate in such a demonstration2 7#b7 conduct at least quarterly collaboration meetings with industry1 including air carriers1 airport operators1 and other transportation security stakeholders to highlight and discuss best practices on innovative security operations and technology evaluation and deployment2 and 7#c7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report on the effectiveness of key performance data from task force-sponsored projects and checkpoint enhancements4 7c7 ,composition 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,chairperson of ,,asac shall appoint the members of the task force4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the task force shall be chaired by the ,administrator's designee4 7#c7 ,representation ,the task force shall be comprised of representatives of-- 7,a7 the relevant offices of the ,,tsa2 7,b7 if considered appropriate by the ,administrator1 the ,science and ,technology ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,c7 any other component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that the ,administrator considers appropriate2 and 7,d7 such industry representatives as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the acquisition or deployment of an innovative technology1 emerging security capability1 or process identified1 developed1 or recommended under this section4 7e7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the task force established under this section4 #aiag4 #e-,year technology investment plan update ,section #afaa of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #efc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting ,the ,administrator shall1 in collaboration with relevant industry and government stakeholders1 annually submit to ,congress in an appendix to the budget request and publish in an unclassified format in the public domain--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,additional update requirements ,updates and reports under subsection 7g7 shall-- 7#a7 be prepared in consultation with-- 7,a7 the persons described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #djd2 and 7#b7 include-- 7,a7 information relating to technology investments by the ,transportation ,security ,administration and the private sector that the ,department supports with research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation for aviation1 including air cargo1 and surface transportation security2 7,b7 information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted2 7,c7 information relating to equipment of the ,transportation ,security ,administration that is in operation after the end of the life-cycle of the equipment specified by the manufacturer of the equipment2 and 7,d7 to the extent practicable1 a classified addendum to report sensitive transportation security risks and associated capability gaps that would be best addressed by security-related technology described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7i7 ,notice of covered changes to plan 7#a7 ,notice required ,the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives notice of any covered change to the ,plan not later than #ij days after the date that the covered change is made4 7#b7 ,definition of covered change ,in this subsection1 the term covered change means-- 7,a7 an increase or decrease in the dollar amount allocated to the procurement of a technology2 or 7,b7 an increase or decrease in the number of a technology4 4 #aiah4 ,maintenance of security-related technology 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,xvi of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #efa et seq471 as amended by section #aiac of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,c ,maintenance of security-related technology #afba4 ,maintenance validation and oversight 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement a preventive maintenance validation process for security-related technology deployed to airports4 7b7 ,maintenance by administration personnel at airports ,for maintenance to be carried out by ,administration personnel at airports1 the process referred to in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,guidance to ,administration personnel at airports specifying how to conduct and document preventive maintenance actions4 7#b7 ,mechanisms for the ,administrator to verify compliance with the guidance issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,maintenance by contractors at airports ,for maintenance to be carried by a contractor at airports1 the process referred to in subsection 7a7 shall require the following3 7#a7 ,provision of monthly preventative maintenance schedules to appropriate ,administration personnel at each airport that includes information on each action to be completed by contractor4 7#b7 ,notification to appropriate ,administration personnel at each airport when maintenance action is completed by a contractor4 7#c7 ,a process for independent validation by a third party of contractor maintenance4 7d7 ,penalties for noncompliance ,the ,administrator shall require maintenance for any contracts entered into #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act or later for security-related technology deployed to airports to include penalties for noncompliance when it is determined that either preventive or corrective maintenance has not been completed according to contractual requirements and manufacturers' specifications4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by section #aiac of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #afag the following3 ,subtitle ,c--,maintenance of security-related technology #afba4 ,maintenance validation and oversight4 4 #aiai4 ,biometrics expansion 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator and the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall consult with each other on the deployment of biometric technologies4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to facilitate or expand the deployment of biometric technologies1 or otherwise collect1 use1 or retain biometrics1 not authorized by any provision of or amendment made by the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-deh2 #aah ,stat4 #cfch7 or the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ec2 #aba ,stat4 #bff74 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 and to any ,member of ,congress upon the request of that ,member1 a report that includes specific assessments from the ,administrator and the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,the operational and security impact of using biometric technology to identify travelers4 7#b7 ,the potential effects on privacy of the expansion of the use of biometric technology under paragraph 7#a71 including methods proposed or implemented to mitigate any risks to privacy identified by the ,administrator or the ,commissioner related to the active or passive collection of biometric data4 7#c7 ,methods to analyze and address any matching performance errors related to race1 gender1 or age identified by the ,administrator with respect to the use of biometric technology1 including the deployment of facial recognition technology2 7#d7 ,with respect to the biometric entry-exit program1 the following3 7,a7 ,assessments of-- 7i7 the error rates1 including the rates of false positives and false negatives1 and accuracy of biometric technologies2 7ii7 the effects of biometric technologies1 to ensure that such technologies do not unduly burden categories of travelers1 such as a certain race1 gender1 or nationality2 7iii7 the extent to which and how biometric technologies could address instances of travelers to the ,united ,states overstaying their visas1 including-- 7,i7 an estimate of how often biometric matches are contained in an existing database2 7,,ii7 an estimate of the rate at which travelers using fraudulent credentials identifications are accurately rejected2 and 7,,iii7 an assessment of what percentage of the detection of fraudulent identifications could have been accomplished using conventional methods2 7iv7 the effects on privacy of the use of biometric technologies1 including methods to mitigate any risks to privacy identified by the ,administrator or the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection related to the active or passive collection of biometric data2 and 7v7 the number of individuals who stay in the ,united ,states after the expiration of their visas each year4 7,b7 ,a description of-- 7i7 all audits performed to assess-- 7,i7 error rates in the use of biometric technologies2 or 7,,ii7 whether the use of biometric technologies and error rates in the use of such technologies disproportionately affect a certain race1 gender1 or nationality2 and 7ii7 the results of the audits described in clause 7i74 7,c7 ,a description of the process by which domestic travelers are able to opt-out of scanning using biometric technologies4 7,d7 ,a description of-- 7i7 what traveler data is collected through scanning using biometric technologies1 what agencies have access to such data1 and how long the agencies possess such data2 7ii7 specific actions that the ,department and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies take to safeguard such data2 and 7iii7 a short-term goal for the prompt deletion of the data of individual ,united ,states citizens after such data is used to verify traveler identities4 7d7 ,publication of assessments ,the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 and the ,commissioner shall1 if practicable1 publish a public version of the assessment required by subsection 7c77#b7 on the ,internet website of the ,,tsa and of the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 #aibj4 ,pilot program for automated exit lane technology 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a pilot program to implement and evaluate the use of automated exit lane technology at small hub airports and nonhub airports 7as those terms are defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,partnership ,the ,administrator shall carry out the pilot program in partnership with the applicable airport directors4 7c7 ,cost share ,the ,federal share of the cost of the pilot program under this section shall not exceed #he percent of the total cost of the program4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program under this section #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 7e7 ,,gao report ,not later than #b years after the date the pilot program is implemented1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the pilot program1 including-- 7#a7 the extent of airport participation in the pilot program and how the program was implemented2 7#b7 the results of the pilot program and any reported benefits1 including the impact on security and any cost-related efficiencies realized by ,,tsa or at the participating airports2 and 7#c7 the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to additional airports1 including to medium and large hub airports4 #aiba4 ,authorization of appropriations2 exit lane security ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #ddijc7n77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #gg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 #aibb4 ,real-time security checkpoint wait times 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall make available to the public information on wait times at each airport security checkpoint at which security screening operations are conducted or overseen by the ,,tsa4 7b7 ,requirements ,the information described in subsection 7a7 shall be provided in real time via technology and published-- 7#a7 online2 and 7#b7 in physical locations at applicable airport terminals4 7c7 ,considerations ,the ,administrator shall only make the information described in subsection 7a7 available to the public if it can do so in a manner that does not increase public area security risks4 7d7 ,definition of wait time ,in this section1 the term wait time means the period beginning when a passenger enters a queue for a screening checkpoint and ending when that passenger exits the checkpoint4 #aibc4 ,,gao report on deployment of screening technologies across airports 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study whether the ,,tsa allocates resources1 including advanced imaging and computed tomography technologies1 appropriately based on risk at ,category ,x1 ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv airports at which security screening operations are conducted or overseen by the ,,tsa4 7b7 ,cost analysis ,as a part of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall analyze the costs allocated or incurred by the ,,tsa at ,category ,x1 ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv airports-- 7#a7 to purchase and deploy screening equipment and other assets1 including advanced imaging and computed tomography technologies1 at ,category ,x1 ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv airports2 7#b7 to install such equipment1 including any related variant1 and assets in the airport2 and 7#c7 to maintain such equipment and assets4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the study under subsection 7a74 #aibd4 ,screening technology review and performance objectives 7a7 ,review of technology acquisitions process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with relevant officials of the ,department1 shall conduct a review of existing advanced transportation security screening technology testing and evaluation1 acquisitions1 and procurement practices within ,,tsa4 7#b7 ,contents ,such review shall include-- 7,a7 identifying process delays and obstructions within the ,department and the ,administration regarding how such technology is identified1 tested and evaluated1 acquired1 and deployed2 7,b7 assessing whether the ,,tsa can better leverage existing resources or processes of the ,department for the purposes of technology testing and evaluation2 7,c7 assessing whether the ,,tsa can further encourage innovation and competition among technology stakeholders1 including through increased participation of and funding for small business concerns 7as such term is described under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 7,d7 identifying best practices of other ,department components or ,united ,states ,government entities2 and 7,e7 a plan to address any problems or challenges identified by such review4 7b7 ,briefing ,the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the findings of the review required under this section and a plan to address any problems or challenges identified by such review4 7c7 ,acquisitions and procurement enhancement ,incorporating the results of the review in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 engage in outreach1 coordination1 and collaboration with transportation stakeholders to identify and foster innovation of new advanced transportation security screening technologies2 7#b7 streamline the overall technology development1 testing1 evaluation1 acquisitions1 procurement1 and deployment processes of the ,administration2 and 7#c7 ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of such processes4 7d7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,chief ,privacy ,officer of the ,department1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a compliance assessment of the ,,tsa acquisition process relating to the health and safety risks associated with implementation of screening technologies4 7e7 ,performance objectives ,the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives for the testing and verification of security technology1 including testing and verification conducted by appropriate third parties under section #aiaa1 to ensure that progress is made1 at a minimum1 toward-- 7#a7 reducing time for each phase of testing while maintaining security 7including testing for detection testing1 operational testing1 testing and verification framework1 and field testing72 7#b7 eliminating testing and verification delays2 and 7#c7 increasing accountability4 7f7 ,tracking 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7e71 the ,administrator shall establish and continually track performance metrics for each type of security technology submitted for testing and verification1 including testing and verification conducted by appropriate third parties under section #aiaa4 7#b7 ,measuring progress toward goals ,the ,administrator shall use the metrics established and tracked under paragraph 7#a7 to generate data on an ongoing basis and to measure progress toward the achievement of the performance objectives established under subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report assessing the extent to which the performance objectives established under subsection 7e71 as measured by the performance metrics established and tracked under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 have been met4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a list of the performance metrics established under paragraph 7#a71 including the length of time for each phase of testing and verification for each type of security technology2 and 7ii7 a comparison of the progress achieved for testing and verification of security technology conducted by the ,,tsa and the testing and verification of security technology conducted by third parties4 7,c7 ,proprietary information ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 not include identifying information regarding an individual or entity or equipment2 and 7ii7 protect proprietary information4 7g7 ,information technology security ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a plan to conduct recurring reviews of the operational1 technical1 and management security controls for ,administration information technology systems at airports #aibe4 ,computed tomography pilot programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall carry out a pilot program to test the use of screening equipment using computed tomography technology to screen baggage at passenger screening checkpoints at airports4 7b7 ,feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a feasibility study regarding expanding the use of computed tomography technology for the screening of air cargo transported on passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation1 interstate air transportation1 or interstate air commerce4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the feasibility study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,opportunities to leverage computed tomography systems used for screening passengers and baggage4 7,b7 ,costs and benefits of using computed tomography technology for screening air cargo4 7,c7 ,an analysis of emerging computed tomography systems that may have potential to enhance the screening of air cargo1 including systems that may address aperture challenges associated with screening certain categories of air cargo4 7,d7 ,an analysis of emerging screening technologies1 in addition to computed tomography1 that may be used to enhance the screening of air cargo4 7c7 ,pilot program ,not later than #abj days after the date the feasibility study is submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall initiate a #b-year pilot program to achieve enhanced air cargo security screening outcomes through the use of new or emerging screening technologies1 such as computed tomography technology1 as identified through such study4 7d7 ,updates ,not later than #fj days after the date the pilot program under subsection 7c7 is initiated1 and biannually thereafter for #b years1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the progress of implementation of such pilot program4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,air transportation ,the term air transportation has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,foreign air carrier ,the term foreign air carrier has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,interstate air commerce ,the term interstate air commerce has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,interstate air transportation ,the term interstate air transportation has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,public area security #aibf4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,behavioral standards ,the term behavioral standards means standards for the evaluation of explosives detection working canines for certain factors1 including canine temperament1 work drive1 suitability for training1 environmental factors used in evaluations1 and canine familiarity with natural or man-made surfaces or working conditions relevant to the canine's expected work area4 7#b7 ,medical standards ,the term medical standards means standards for the evaluation of explosives detection working canines for certain factors1 including canine health1 management of heredity health conditions1 breeding practices1 genetics1 pedigree1 and long-term health tracking4 7#c7 ,technical standards ,the term technical standards means standards for the evaluation of explosives detection working canines for certain factors1 including canine search techniques1 handler-canine communication1 detection testing conditions and logistics1 and learned explosive odor libraries4 #aibg4 ,explosives detection canine capacity building 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a working group to determine ways to support decentralized1 non-,federal domestic canine breeding capacity to produce high quality explosives detection canines and modernize canine training standards4 7b7 ,working group composition ,the working group established under subsection 7a7 shall be comprised of representatives from the following3 7#a7 ,the ,,tsa4 7#b7 ,the ,science and ,technology ,directorate of the ,department4 7#c7 ,national domestic canine associations with expertise in breeding and pedigree4 7#d7 ,universities with expertise related to explosives detection canines and canine breeding4 7#e7 ,domestic canine breeders and vendors4 7c7 ,chairpersons ,the ,administrator shall approve of #b individuals from among the representatives of the working group specified in subsection 7b7 to serve as the ,chairpersons of the working group as follows3 7#a7 ,one ,chairperson shall be from an entity specified in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of that subsection4 7#b7 ,one ,chairperson shall be from an entity specified in paragraph 7#c71 7#d71 or 7#e7 of that subsection4 7d7 ,proposed standards and recommendations ,not later than #ahj days after the date the working group is established under subsection 7a71 the working group shall submit to the ,administrator-- 7#a7 proposed behavioral standards1 medical standards1 and technical standards for domestic canine breeding and canine training described in that subsection2 and 7#b7 recommendations on how the ,,tsa can engage stakeholders to further the development of such domestic non-,federal canine breeding capacity and training4 7e7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date the recommendations are submitted under subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall develop and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy for working with non-,federal stakeholders to facilitate expanded the domestic canine breeding capacity described in subsection 7a71 based on such recommendations4 7f7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy under subsection 7e71 the ,administrator shall consult with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department1 the ,commissioner for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service1 and the heads of such other ,federal departments or agencies as the ,administrator considers appropriate to incorporate1 to the extent practicable1 mission needs across the ,department for an expanded non-,federal domestic explosives detection canine breeding capacity that can be leveraged to help meet the ,department's operational needs4 7g7 ,termination ,the working group established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that the strategy is submitted under subsection 7e71 unless the ,administrator extends the termination date for the purposes of section #aibh4 7h7 ,nonapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the working group established under this ,act4 #aibh4 ,third party domestic canines 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of transportation security by increasing the supply of canine teams for use by the ,,tsa and transportation stakeholders1 the ,administrator shall develop and issue behavioral standards1 medical standards1 and technical standards1 based on the recommendations of the working group under section #aibg1 that a third party explosives detection canine must satisfy to be certified for the screening of individuals and property1 including detection of explosive vapors among individuals and articles of property1 in public areas of an airport under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,augmenting public area security 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop guidance on the coordination of development and deployment of explosives detection canine teams for use by transportation stakeholders to enhance public area security at transportation hubs1 including airports4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the guidance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consult with-- 7,a7 the working group established under section #aibg2 7,b7 the officials responsible for carrying out section #aida2 and 7,c7 such transportation stakeholders1 canine providers1 law enforcement1 privacy groups1 and transportation security providers as the ,administrator considers relevant4 7c7 ,agreement ,subject to subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 not later than #bgj days after the issuance of standards under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 to the extent possible1 enter into an agreement with at least #a third party to test and certify the capabilities of canines in accordance with the standards under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,expedited deployment ,in entering into an agreement under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall use-- 7#a7 the other transaction authority under section #aad7m7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 such other authority of the ,administrator as the ,administrator considers appropriate to expedite the deployment of additional canine teams4 7e7 ,process ,before entering into an agreement under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 evaluate and verify the third party's ability to effectively evaluate the capabilities of canines2 7#b7 designate key elements required for appropriate evaluation venues where third parties may conduct testing2 and 7#c7 periodically assess the program at evaluation centers to ensure the proficiency of the canines beyond the initial testing and certification by the third party4 7f7 ,consultation ,to determine best practices for the use of third parties to test and certify the capabilities of canines1 the ,administrator shall consult with the following persons before entering into an agreement under subsection 7c73 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,non-profit organizations that train1 certify1 and provide the services of canines for various purposes4 7#d7 ,institutions of higher education with research programs related to use of canines for the screening of individuals and property1 including detection of explosive vapors among individuals and articles of property4 7g7 ,third party explosives detection canine provider list 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date the ,administrator enters into an agreement under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall develop and maintain a list of the names of each third party from which the ,,tsa procures explosive detection canines1 including for each such third party the relevant contractual period of performance4 7#b7 ,distribution ,the ,administrator shall make the list under paragraph 7#a7 available to appropriate transportation stakeholders in such form and manner as the ,administrator prescribes4 7h7 ,oversight ,the ,administrator shall establish a process to ensure appropriate oversight of the certification program and compliance with the standards under subsection 7a71 including periodic audits of participating third parties4 7i7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,,tsa ,the ,administrator shall develop and implement a process for the ,,tsa to procure third party explosives detection canines certified under this section4 7#b7 ,aviation stakeholders 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall authorize an aviation stakeholder1 under the oversight of and in coordination with the ,federal ,security ,director at an applicable airport1 to contract with1 procure or purchase1 and deploy one or more third party explosives detection canines certified under this section to augment public area security at that airport4 7,b7 ,applicable large hub airports 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided under subparagraph 7ii71 notwithstanding any law to the contrary1 and subject to the other provisions of this paragraph1 an applicable large hub airport may provide a certified canine described in subparagraph 7,a7 on an in-kind basis to the ,,tsa to be deployed as a passenger screening canine at that airport unless the applicable large hub airport consents to the use of that certified canine elsewhere4 7ii7 ,exception ,the ,administrator may1 on a case-by-case basis1 deploy a certified canine described in subparagraph 7,a7 to a transportation facility other than the applicable large hub airport described in clause 7i7 for not more than #ij days per year if the ,administrator-- 7,i7 determines that such deployment is necessary to meet operational or security needs2 and 7,,ii7 notifies the applicable large hub airport described in clause 7i74 7iii7 ,nondeployable canines ,any certified canine provided to the ,,tsa under clause 7i7 that does not complete training for deployment under that clause shall be the responsibility of the large hub airport unless the ,,tsa agrees to a different outcome4 7,c7 ,handlers ,not later than #cj days before a canine begins training to become a certified canine under subparagraph 7,b71 the airport shall notify the ,,tsa of such training and the ,administrator shall assign a ,,tsa canine handler to participate in the training with that canine1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator may not reduce the staffing allocation model for an applicable large hub airport based on that airport's provision of a certified canine under this paragraph4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicable large hub airport ,the term applicable large hub airport means a large hub airport 7as defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 that has less than #ajj percent of the allocated passenger screening canine teams staffed by the ,,tsa4 7#b7 ,aviation stakeholder ,the term aviation stakeholder includes an airport1 airport operator1 and air carrier4 #aibi4 ,tracking and monitoring of canine training and testing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall use1 to the extent practicable1 a digital monitoring system for all training1 testing1 and validation or certification of public and private canine assets utilized or funded by the ,,tsa to facilitate improved review1 data analysis1 and record keeping of canine testing performance and program administration4 #aicj4 ,,vipr team statistics 7a7 ,,vipr team statistics 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of the number of ,,vipr teams available for deployment at transportation facilities1 including-- 7,a7 the number of ,,vipr team operations that include explosive detection canine teams2 and 7,b7 the distribution of ,,vipr team operations deployed across different modes of transportation4 7#b7 ,annex ,the notification under paragraph 7#a7 may contain a classified annex4 7#c7 ,definition of ,,vipr team ,in this subsection1 the term ,,vipr means a ,visible ,intermodal ,prevention and ,response team authorized under section #acjc of the ,national ,transit ,systems ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaab74 7b7 ,authorization of ,,vipr teams ,section #acjc7;b7 of the ,national ,transit ,systems ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaab7;b77 is amended by striking to the extent appropriated1 including funds to develop not more than #fj ,,vipr teams1 for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjah and inserting such sums as necessary1 including funds to develop at least #cj1 but not more than #fj1 ,,vipr teams1 for fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 #aica4 ,public area security working group 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,public and private stakeholders ,the term public and private stakeholders has the meaning given the term in section #aad7t77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,surface transportation asset ,the term surface transportation asset includes-- 7,a7 facilities1 equipment1 or systems used to provide transportation services by-- 7i7 a public transportation agency 7as the term is defined in section #adjb of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca772 7ii7 a railroad carrier 7as the term is defined in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7iii7 an owner or operator of-- 7,i7 an entity offering scheduled1 fixed-route transportation services by over-the road bus 7as the term is defined in section #aeja of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea772 or 7,,ii7 a bus terminal2 or 7,b7 other transportation facilities1 equipment1 or systems1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,public area security working group 7#a7 ,working group ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,national ,protection and ,programs ,directorate1 shall establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between the ,,tsa and public and private stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing security in public areas of transportation facilities 7including facilities that are surface transportation assets71 including recommendations regarding the following3 7,a7 ,information sharing and interoperable communication capabilities among the ,,tsa and public and private stakeholders with respect to terrorist or other threats4 7,b7 ,coordinated incident response procedures4 7,c7 ,the prevention of terrorist attacks and other incidents through strategic planning1 security training1 exercises and drills1 law enforcement patrols1 worker vetting1 and suspicious activity reporting4 7,d7 ,infrastructure protection through effective construction design barriers and installation of advanced surveillance and other security technologies4 7#b7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date the working group is established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committee of ,congress a report1 covering the #ab-month period preceding the date of the report1 on-- 7i7 the organization of the working group2 7ii7 the activities of the working group2 7iii7 the participation of the ,,tsa and public and private stakeholders in the activities of the working group2 7iv7 the findings of the working group1 including any recommendations4 7,b7 ,publication ,the ,administrator may publish a public version of such report that describes the activities of the working group and such related matters as would be informative to the public1 consistent with section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the working group established under subsection 7a7 or any subcommittee thereof4 7c7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 inform owners and operators of surface transportation assets about the availability of technical assistance1 including vulnerability assessment tools and cybersecurity guidelines1 to help protect and enhance the resilience of public areas of such assets2 and 7,b7 upon request1 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 provide such technical assistance to owners and operators of surface transportation assets4 7#b7 ,best practices ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish on the ,department website and widely disseminate1 as appropriate1 current best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities 7including facilities that are surface transportation assets71 including associated frameworks or templates for implementation4 7d7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 review of regulations1 directives1 policies1 and procedures issued by the ,administrator regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the review under subparagraph 7,a71 including1 as appropriate1 information on any plans to modify any regulation1 directive1 policy1 or procedure based on the review4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consult with-- 7,a7 ,,asac2 7,b7 the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee under section #djd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb2 and 7,c7 appropriate public and private stakeholders4 #aicb4 ,public area best practices 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 in accordance with law and as received or developed1 periodically submit information1 on any best practices developed by the ,,tsa or appropriate transportation stakeholders related to protecting the public spaces of transportation infrastructure from emerging threats1 to the following3 7#a7 ,federal ,security ,directors at airports4 7#b7 ,appropriate security directors for other modes of transportation4 7#c7 ,other appropriate transportation security stakeholders4 7b7 ,information sharing ,the ,administrator shall1 in accordance with law-- 7#a7 in coordination with the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and industry partners1 implement improvements to the ,air ,domain ,intelligence and ,analysis ,center to encourage increased participation from stakeholders and enhance government and industry security information sharing on transportation security threats1 including on cybersecurity threat awareness2 7#b7 expand and improve the ,city and ,airport ,threat ,assessment or similar program to public and private stakeholders to capture1 quantify1 communicate1 and apply applicable intelligence to inform transportation infrastructure mitigation measures1 such as-- 7,a7 quantifying levels of risk by airport that can be used to determine risk-based security mitigation measures at each location2 and 7,b7 determining random and surge employee inspection operations based on changing levels of risk2 7#c7 continue to disseminate ,transportation ,intelligence ,notes1 tear-lines1 and related intelligence products to appropriate transportation security stakeholders on a regular basis2 and 7#d7 continue to conduct both regular routine and threat-specific classified briefings between the ,,tsa and appropriate transportation sector stakeholders on an individual or group basis to provide greater information sharing between public and private sectors4 7c7 ,mass notification ,the ,administrator shall encourage security stakeholders to utilize mass notification systems1 including the ,integrated ,public ,alert ,warning ,system of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and social media platforms1 to disseminate information to transportation community employees1 travelers1 and the general public1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,public awareness programs ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall expand public programs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,,tsa that increase security threat awareness1 education1 and training to include transportation network public area employees1 including airport and transportation vendors1 local hotels1 cab and limousine companies1 ridesharing companies1 cleaning companies1 gas station attendants1 cargo operators1 and general aviation members4 #aicc4 ,airport worker access controls cost and feasibility study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with ,,asac1 shall submit to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states and the appropriate committees of ,congress a study examining the shared cost and feasibility to airports1 airlines1 and the ,,tsa of implementing enhanced employee inspection measures at all access points between non-secured areas and secured areas at a statistically significant number of ,category ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 and ,x airports4 7b7 ,assessment ,to the extent practicable1 in conducting the study1 the ,administrator shall assess the cost1 operational efficiency1 and security effectiveness of requiring all employees to present for inspection at every access point between non-secured areas and secured areas of airports1 and of deploying some or all of the following screening measures and technologies3 7#a7 ,a secure door utilizing card and pin entry or biometric technology4 7#b7 ,surveillance video recording capable of storing video data for at least #cj days4 7#c7 ,advanced screening technologies1 including at least #a of the following3 7,a7 ,magnetometer 7walk-through or hand-held74 7,b7 ,explosives detection canines4 7,c7 ,explosives trace detection swabbing4 7,d7 ,advanced imaging technology4 7,e7 ,x-ray bag screening technology4 7#d7 ,the ,,tsa's ,advanced ,threat ,local ,allocation ,strategy 7commonly known as ,,atlas74 7c7 ,contents ,to the extent practicable1 the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,costs associated with establishing an operational minimum number of employee entry and exit points4 7#b7 ,a comparison of estimated costs and security effectiveness associated with implementing the security features specified in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 based on information on the experiences from those category ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 and ,x airports that have already implemented or piloted enhanced employee inspection measures at access points between non-secured areas and secured areas of airports4 7d7 ,,gao review ,not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 review the study to assess the quality and reliability of the study2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the review under paragraph 7#a74 #aicd4 ,securing airport worker access points 7a7 ,cooperative efforts to enhance airport security awareness ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall consult with air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 airport operators1 and labor unions representing credentialed employees to enhance security awareness of credentialed airport populations regarding insider threats to aviation security and best practices related to airport access controls4 7b7 ,credentialing standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 airport operators1 and labor unions representing credentialed employees1 shall assess credentialing standards1 policies1 and practices1 including implementation of relevant credentialing updates required under the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae71 to ensure that insider threats to aviation security are adequately addressed4 7c7 ,,sida applications 7#a7 ,social security numbers required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the application submitted by an individual applying for a credential granting access to the ,secure ,identification ,area of an airport to require the social security number of such individual in order to strengthen security vetting effectiveness4 7,b7 ,failure to provide number ,an applicant who does not provide such applicant's social security number may be denied such a credential4 7#b7 ,screening notice ,the ,administrator shall issue requirements for an airport operator to include in each application for access to a ,security ,identification ,display ,area notification to the applicant that an employee holding a credential granting access to a ,security ,identification ,display ,area may be screened at any time while gaining access to1 working in1 or leaving a ,security ,identification ,display ,area4 7d7 ,secured and sterile areas of airports ,the ,administrator shall consult with airport operators and airline operators to identify advanced technologies1 including biometric identification technologies1 that could be used for securing employee access to the secured areas and sterile areas of airports4 7e7 ,rap back vetting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall identify and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the number of credentialed aviation worker populations at airports that are continuously vetted through the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,rap ,back ,service1 consistent with section #cdje7;b77#b7 of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddija note74 7f7 ,insider threat education and mitigation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall identify means of enhancing the ,,tsa's ability to leverage the resources of the ,department and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 to educate ,administration personnel on insider threats to aviation security and how the ,,tsa can better mitigate such insider threats4 7g7 ,employee inspections ,consistent with the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae71 the ,administrator shall ensure that ,,tsa-led1 random employee physical inspection efforts of aviation workers are targeted1 strategic1 and focused on providing the greatest level of security effectiveness4 7h7 ,covert testing 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #acj ,stat4 #fae71 the ,administrator shall continue to conduct covert testing of ,,tsa-led employee inspection operations at airports and measure existing levels of security effectiveness4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,administrator shall provide-- 7,a7 the results of such testing to-- 7i7 the airport operator for the airport that is the subject of any such testing2 and 7ii7 as appropriate1 to air carriers and foreign air carriers that operate at the airport that is the subject of such testing2 and 7,b7 recommendations and technical assistance for air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 and airport operators to conduct their own employee inspections1 as needed4 7#c7 ,annual reporting ,the ,administrator shall for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the frequency1 methodology1 strategy1 and effectiveness of employee inspection operations at airports4 7i7 ,centralized database 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with ,,asac1 shall-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 establish a national1 centralized database of the names of each individual who-- 7i7 has had an airport-issued badge revoked for failure to comply with aviation security requirements2 or 7ii7 has had an aircraft operator-issued badge revoked for failure to comply with aviation security requirements2 7,b7 determine the appropriate reporting mechanisms for air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 and airport operators-- 7i7 to submit to the ,administration data regarding an individual described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 to access the database2 and 7,c7 establish a process to allow an individual whose name is mistakenly entered into the database to correct the record and have the individual's name expunged from the database4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the database shall not include the name of any individual whose badge has been revoked as a result of a termination or cessation of employment unrelated to-- 7,a7 a violation of a security requirement2 or 7,b7 a determination that the individual poses a threat to aviation security4 #aice4 ,law ,enforcement ,officer ,reimbursement ,program 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #ddijc7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator shall increase the number of awards1 and the total funding amount of each award1 under the ,law ,enforcement ,officer ,reimbursement ,program-- 7#a7 to increase the presence of law enforcement officers in the public areas of airports1 including baggage claim1 ticket counters1 and nearby roads2 7#b7 to increase the presence of law enforcement officers at screening checkpoints2 7#c7 to reduce the response times of law enforcement officers during security incidents2 and 7#d7 to provide visible deterrents to potential terrorists4 7b7 ,cooperation by ,administrator ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall use the authority provided to the ,administrator under section #aad7m7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is the same authority as is provided to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under section #ajf7m7 of that title4 7c7 ,administrative burdens ,the ,administrator shall review the regulations and compliance policies related to the ,law ,enforcement ,officer ,reimbursement ,program and1 if necessary1 revise such regulations and policies to reduce any administrative burdens on applicants or recipients of such awards4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #ddija7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ee1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 #aicf4 ,airport perimeter and access control security 7a7 ,risk assessments of airport security 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 update the ,transportation ,sector ,security ,risk ,assessment 7referred to in this section as the ,,tssra72 and 7,b7 not later than #ij days after the date the ,,tssra is updated under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 update with the most currently available intelligence information the ,comprehensive ,risk ,assessment of ,perimeter and ,access ,control ,security 7referred to in this section as the ,risk ,assessment of ,airport ,security72 7ii7 establish a regular schedule for periodic updates to the ,risk ,assessment of ,airport ,security2 and 7iii7 conduct a system-wide assessment of airport access control points and airport perimeter security4 7#b7 ,contents ,the security risk assessments required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall-- 7,a7 include updates reflected in the ,,tssra and ,joint ,vulnerability ,assessment findings2 7,b7 reflect changes to the risk environment relating to airport access control points and airport perimeters2 7,c7 use security event data for specific analysis of system-wide trends related to airport access control points and airport perimeter security to better inform risk management decisions2 and 7,d7 consider the unique geography of and current best practices used by airports to mitigate potential vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall report the results of the ,,tssra and ,risk ,assessment of ,airport ,security under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the appropriate committees of ,congress2 7,b7 relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 and 7,c7 airport operators4 7b7 ,airport security strategy development 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall update the #bjab ,national ,strategy for ,airport ,perimeter and ,access ,control ,security 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,strategy74 7#b7 ,contents ,the update to the ,national ,strategy shall include-- 7,a7 information from the ,risk ,assessment of ,airport ,security2 and 7,b7 information on-- 7i7 airport security-related activities2 7ii7 the status of ,,tsa efforts to address the objectives of the ,national ,strategy2 7iii7 finalized outcome-based performance measures and performance levels for-- 7,i7 each activity described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 each objective described in clause 7ii72 and 7iv7 input from airport operators4 7#c7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date the update to the ,national ,strategy is complete1 the ,administrator shall establish a regular schedule for determining if and when additional updates to the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 are necessary4 ,d ,passenger and cargo security #aicg4 ,pre,check ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddiai is amended to read as follows3 #ddiai4 ,pre,check ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall continue to administer the ,pre,check ,program in accordance with section #aji7;a77#c7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aad note74 7b7 ,expansion ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall enter into an agreement1 using other transaction authority under section #aad7m7 of this title1 with at least #b private sector entities to increase the methods and capabilities available for the public to enroll in the ,pre,check ,program4 7c7 ,minimum capability requirements ,at least #a agreement under subsection 7b7 shall include the following capabilities3 7#a7 ,start-to-finish secure online or mobile enrollment capability4 7#b7 ,vetting of an applicant by means other than biometrics1 such as a risk assessment1 if-- 7,a7 such means-- 7i7 are evaluated and certified by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7ii7 meet the definition of a qualified anti-terrorism technology under section #hfe of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ddd72 and 7iii7 are determined by the ,administrator to provide a risk assessment that is as effective as a fingerprint-based criminal history records check conducted through the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation with respect to identifying individuals who are not qualified to participate in the ,pre,check ,program due to disqualifying criminal history2 and 7,b7 with regard to private sector risk assessments1 the ,secretary has certified that reasonable procedures are in place with regard to the accuracy1 relevancy1 and proper utilization of information employed in such risk assessments4 7d7 ,additional capability requirements ,at least #a agreement under subsection 7b7 shall include the following capabilities3 7#a7 ,start-to-finish secure online or mobile enrollment capability4 7#b7 ,vetting of an applicant by means of biometrics if the collection-- 7,a7 is comparable with the appropriate and applicable standards developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,b7 protects privacy and data security1 including that any personally identifiable information is collected1 retained1 used1 and shared in a manner consistent with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 and with agency regulations2 7,c7 is evaluated and certified by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,d7 is determined by the ,administrator to provide a risk assessment that is as effective as a fingerprint-based criminal history records check conducted through the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation with respect to identifying individuals who are not qualified to participate in the ,pre,check ,program due to disqualifying criminal history4 7e7 ,target enrollment ,subject to subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 the ,administrator shall take actions to expand the total number of individuals enrolled in the ,pre,check ,program as follows3 7#a7 #g1jjj1jjj passengers before ,october #a1 #bjai4 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj passengers before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj passengers before ,october #a1 #bjba4 7f7 ,marketing of ,pre,check ,program ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 enter into at least #b agreements1 using other transaction authority under section #aad7m7 of this title1 to market the ,pre,check ,program2 and 7#b7 implement a long-term strategy for partnering with the private sector to encourage enrollment in such program4 7g7 ,identity verification enhancement ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the heads of appropriate components of the ,department to leverage ,department-held data and technologies to verify the identity and citizenship of individuals enrolling in the ,pre,check ,program2 7#b7 partner with the private sector to use biometrics and authentication standards1 such as relevant standards developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 to facilitate enrollment in the program2 and 7#c7 consider leveraging the existing resources and abilities of airports to collect fingerprints for use in background checks to expedite identity verification4 7h7 ,pre,check ,program lanes operation ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 ensure that ,pre,check ,program screening lanes are open and available during peak and high-volume travel times at appropriate airports to individuals enrolled in the ,pre,check ,program2 and 7#b7 make every practicable effort to provide expedited screening at standard screening lanes during times when ,pre,check ,program screening lanes are closed to individuals enrolled in the program in order to maintain operational efficiency4 7i7 ,eligibility of members of the ,armed ,forces for expedited security screening 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 an individual specified in paragraph 7#b7 is eligible for expedited security screening under the ,pre,check ,program4 7#b7 ,individuals specified ,an individual specified in this subsection is any of the following3 7,a7 ,a member of the ,armed ,forces1 including a member of a reserve component or the ,national ,guard4 7,b7 ,a cadet or midshipman of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7,c7 ,a family member of an individual specified in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 who is younger than #ab years old and accompanying the individual4 7#c7 ,implementation ,the eligibility of an individual specified in paragraph 7#b7 for expedited security screening under the ,pre,check ,program is subject to such policies and procedures as the ,administrator may prescribe to carry out this subsection1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and1 with respect to the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard4 7j7 ,vetting for ,pre,check ,program participants ,the ,administrator shall initiate an assessment to identify any security vulnerabilities in the vetting process for the ,pre,check ,program1 including determining whether subjecting ,pre,check ,program participants to recurrent fingerprint-based criminal history records checks1 in addition to recurrent checks against the terrorist watchlist1 could be done in a cost-effective manner to strengthen the security of the ,pre,check ,program4 7k7 ,assurance of separate program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that the additional private sector application capabilities under subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 are undertaken in addition to any other related ,,tsa program1 initiative1 or procurement1 including the ,universal ,enrollment ,services program4 7l7 ,expenditure of funds ,any ,federal funds expended by the ,administrator to expand ,pre,check ,program enrollment shall be expended in a manner that includes the requirements of this section4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeal ,subtitle ,a of title ,,iii of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddija note7 and the items relating to that subtitle in the table of contents of that ,act are repealed4 7#b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of chapter #ddi is amended by amending the item relating to section #ddiai to read as follows3 #ddiai4 ,pre,check ,program4 4 7#c7 ,screening passengers and property ,section #ddija7;a7 is amended by striking #ddiai or4 #aich4 ,pre,check expedited screening 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall ensure that only a traveler who is a member of a trusted traveler program specified in subsection 7b7 is permitted to use a ,,tsa ,pre,check security screening lane at a passenger screening checkpoint4 7b7 ,trusted traveler programs specified ,a trusted traveler program specified in this subsection is any of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,pre,check ,program under section #ddiai of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,any other program implemented by the ,,tsa under section #aji7;a77#c7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aad note74 7#c7 ,any other ,united ,states ,government program that issues a unique identifier1 such as a known traveler number1 that the ,,tsa accepts as validating that the individual holding such identifier is a member of a known low-risk population4 7c7 ,exemptions ,nothing in this section shall affect-- 7#a7 the authority of the ,administrator1 under section #ddibg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out expedited screening for members of the ,armed ,forces with disabilities or severe injuries or veterans with disabilities or severe injuries2 or 7#b7 the ,honor ,flight program under section #ddibh of that title4 7d7 ,low-risk travelers ,any traveler who is determined by the ,administrator to be low risk based on the traveler's age and who is not a member of a trusted traveler program specified in subsection 7b7 shall be permitted to utilize ,,tsa ,pre,check security screening lanes at ,transportation ,security ,administration checkpoints when traveling on the same reservation as a member of such a program4 7e7 ,risk modified screening 7#a7 ,pilot program ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall commence a pilot program regarding a risk modified screening protocol for lanes other than designated ,,tsa ,pre,check security screening lanes at passenger screening checkpoints1 in airports of varying categories1 to further segment passengers based on risk4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,only a low-risk passenger shall be eligible to participate in the risk modified screening pilot program under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,definition of low-risk passenger ,in this subsection1 the term low-risk passenger means a passenger who-- 7,a7 meets a risk-based1 intelligence-driven criteria prescribed by the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 undergoes a canine enhanced screening upon arrival at the passenger screening checkpoint4 7#d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is #abj days after the date it commences under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the termination date under paragraph 7#d71 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the findings of the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 information relating to the security effectiveness and passenger facilitation effectiveness of the risk modified screening protocol2 7,b7 a determination regarding whether the risk modified screening protocol was effective2 and 7,c7 if the ,administrator determined that the protocol was effective1 a plan for the deployment of the protocol at as many ,,tsa passenger screening checkpoints as practicable4 7#f7 ,implementation ,in determining whether deployment of the protocol at a ,,tsa passenger screening checkpoint at an airport is practicable1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 the level of risk at the airport2 7,b7 the available space at the airport2 7,c7 passenger throughput levels at the airport2 7,d7 the checkpoint configuration at the airport2 and 7,e7 adequate resources to appropriately serve passengers in ,,tsa ,pre,check security screening lanes at the passenger screening checkpoint4 7f7 ,working group 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7e71 the ,administrator shall establish a working group to advise the ,administrator on the development of plans for the deployment of the protocol at ,,tsa passenger screening checkpoints1 other than designated ,,tsa ,pre,check security screening lanes1 in the most effective and efficient manner practicable4 7#b7 ,members ,the working group shall be comprised of representatives of ,category ,x1 ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv airports and air carriers 7as the term is defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the working group established under this subsection4 7g7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall brief1 on a biannual basis1 the appropriate committees of ,congress on the implementation of subsections 7a7 until the ,administrator certifies that only travelers who are members of trusted traveler programs specified in subsection 7b7 are permitted to use ,,tsa ,pre,check security screening lanes at passenger screening checkpoints4 7#b7 ,certification ,upon a determination by the ,administrator that only travelers who are members of a trusted traveler program specified in subsection 7b7 are permitted to use ,,tsa ,pre,check security screening lanes at checkpoints in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a written certification relating to such determination4 7h7 ,inspector general assessments ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall assess and transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the ,administrator's implementation under subsection 7a74 7i7 ,expansion of ,,tsa ,pre,check ,program enrollment 7#a7 ,long-term strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and begin the implementation a long-term strategy to increase enrollment in the ,,tsa ,pre,check ,program4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing the strategy under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,partnering with air carriers 7as the term is defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 to incorporate ,pre,check ,program promotion opportunities in the reservation process described in section #aefj4aja of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 ,including in the ,pre,check ,program of an individual who-- 7i7 holds a ,secret1 ,top ,secret1 or ,top ,secret_/,sensitive ,compartmented ,information clearance1 unless the individual has had the individual's clearance revoked or did not pass a periodic reinvestigation2 or 7ii7 is a current1 full-time ,federal law enforcement officer4 7,c7 ,providing ,pre,check ,program enrollment flexibility by offering secure mobile enrollment platforms that facilitate in-person identity verification and application data collection1 such as through biometrics4 7,d7 ,reducing travel time to ,pre,check ,program enrollment centers for applicants1 including-- 7i7 by adjusting the locations and schedules of existing ,pre,check ,program enrollment centers to accommodate demand2 7ii7 by seeking to colocate such enrollment centers with existing facilities that support the issuance of-- 7,i7 ,united ,states passports2 and 7,,ii7 ,security ,identification ,display ,area credentials 7as the term is defined in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 located in public1 non-secure areas of airports if no systems of an airport operator are used in support of enrollment activities for such credentials2 and 7iii7 by increasing the availability of ,pre,check ,program enrollment platforms1 such as kiosks1 tablets1 or staffed laptop stations4 7,e7 ,the feasibility of providing financial assistance or other incentives for ,pre,check ,program enrollment for-- 7i7 children who are at least #ab years or older1 but less than #ah years old2 7ii7 families consisting of #e or more immediate family members2 7iii7 private sector entities1 including small businesses1 to establish ,pre,check ,program enrollment centers in their respective facilities2 and 7iv7 private sector entities1 including small business concerns 7as the term is described in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb771 to reimburse an employee for the cost of the ,pre,check ,program application4 #aici4 ,trusted traveler programs2 collaboration ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 shall-- 7#a7 review each trusted traveler program administered by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,pre,check ,program2 7#b7 identify any improvements that can be made to such programs-- 7,a7 to streamline and integrate the requirements and operations of such programs to reduce administrative burdens1 including applications for inclusion and determining whether a valid credential can satisfy the requirements for another credential2 7,b7 to increase information and data sharing across such programs2 and 7,c7 to allow the public to access and link to the applications for enrollment in all of such programs from #a online portal2 7#c7 identify any law1 including regulations1 policy1 or procedure that may unnecessarily inhibit collaboration among ,department of ,homeland ,security agencies regarding such programs or implementation of the improvements identified under paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 recommend any legislative1 administrative1 or other actions that can be taken to eliminate any unnecessary barriers to collaboration or implementation identified in paragraph 7#c72 and 7#e7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review1 including any unnecessary barriers to collaboration or implementation identified under paragraph 7#c71 and any recommendations under paragraph 7#d74 #aidj4 ,passenger security fee ,section #ddidj7;c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,offsetting collections ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbg1 fees collected under subsection 7a77#a7 for any fiscal year shall be credited as offsetting collections to appropriations made for aviation security measures carried out by the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 to remain available until expended4 4 #aida4 ,third party canine teams for air cargo security ,section #acjg of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,third party canine teams for air cargo security 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to enhance the screening of air cargo and ensure that third party explosives detection canine assets are leveraged for such purpose1 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act-- 7,a7 develop and issue standards for the use of such third party explosives detection canine assets for the primary screening of air cargo2 7,b7 develop a process to identify qualified non-,federal entities that will certify canine assets that meet the standards established by the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 ensure that entities qualified to certify canine assets shall be independent from entities that will train and provide canines to end users of such canine assets2 7,d7 establish a system of ,transportation ,security ,administration audits of the process developed under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,e7 provide that canines certified for the primary screening of air cargo can be used by air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 freight forwarders1 and shippers4 7#b7 ,implementation ,beginning on the date that the development of the process under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 is complete1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 facilitate the deployment of such assets that meet the certification standards of the ,administration1 as determined by the ,administrator2 7,b7 make such standards available to vendors seeking to train and deploy third party explosives detection canine assets2 and 7,c7 ensure that all costs for the training and certification of canines1 and for the use of supplied canines1 are borne by private industry and not the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,foreign air carrier ,the term foreign air carrier has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,third party explosives detection canine asset ,the term third party explosives detection canine asset means any explosives detection canine or handler not owned or employed1 respectively1 by the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 4 #aidb4 ,known ,shipper ,program review ,the ,administrator shall direct the ,air ,cargo ,subcommittee of ,,asac-- 7#a7 to conduct a comprehensive review and security assessment of the ,known ,shipper ,program2 7#b7 to recommend whether the ,known ,shipper ,program should be modified or eliminated considering the full implementation of #ajj percent screening under section #ddija7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 to report its findings and recommendations to the ,administrator4 #aidc4 ,establishment of air cargo security division 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ddi is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddidg4 ,air cargo security division 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish an air cargo security division to carry out and engage with stakeholders regarding the implementation of air cargo security programs established by the ,administration4 7b7 ,leadership2 staffing ,the air cargo security division established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be headed by an individual in the executive service within the ,,tsa and be staffed by not fewer than #d full-time equivalents1 including the head of the division4 7c7 ,staffing ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall staff the air cargo security division with existing ,,tsa personnel4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of chapter #ddi is amended by inserting after the item related to section #ddidf the following3 #ddidg4 ,air cargo security division4 4 #aidd4 ,air cargo regulation review 7a7 ,review ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 review the ,certified ,cargo ,screening ,program1 including-- 7,a7 consideration of the degree to which the ,program is effective at fully addressing evolving threats to air cargo1 particularly as air cargo volumes fluctuate2 and 7,b7 identification of any vulnerabilities in the ,program and effectiveness of information sharing with air cargo security stakeholders2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the review under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 a description of the actions the ,administrator has taken to improve the ,program2 and 7,b7 a description of the actions the ,administrator will take to address the findings of the review under paragraph 7#a71 including any plans to issue new rulemaking1 if necessary4 #aide4 ,,gao review ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 review the ,department's analysis and intelligence pre-screening processes and procedures for air cargo entering the ,united ,states2 7#b7 review the pilot program conducted under section #aibe2 7#c7 assess the effectiveness of the ,department's risk-based strategy for examining air cargo and ensuring compliance with air cargo security law1 including regulations2 and 7#d7 review the ,department's information sharing procedures and practices for disseminating information to relevant stakeholders on preventing1 mitigating1 and responding to air cargo related threats4 #aidf4 ,screening partnership program updates 7a7 ,security ,screening ,opt-,out ,program ,section #ddibj is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking ,security screening opt-out program and inserting ,screening partnership program2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,an airport operator may submit to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration an application to carry out the screening of passengers and property at the airport under section #ddija by personnel of a qualified private screening company pursuant to a contract entered into with the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of receipt of an application submitted by an airport operator under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall approve or deny the application4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,standards inserting ,selection of contracts and standards2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary may enter and all that follows through certifies to ,congress that-- and inserting ,the ,administrator shall1 upon approval of the application1 provide the airport operator with a list of qualified private screening companies42 and 7ii7 by inserting before subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 the following3 7#b7 ,contracts ,the ,administrator shall1 to the extent practicable1 enter into a contract with a private screening company from the list provided under paragraph 7#a7 for the provision of screening at the airport not later than #abj days after the date of approval of an application submitted by the airport operator under subsection 7a7 if-- 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the selected qualified private screening company offered contract price is equal to or less than the cost to the ,federal ,government to provide screening services at the airport4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,screened and inserting ,screening2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,c7 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary shall and inserting ,the ,administrator shall--2 7,d7 by inserting 7#a7 before provide ,federal ,government and indenting appropriately2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 undertake covert testing and remedial training support for employees of private screening companies providing screening at airports4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting or suspension after ,termination2 7,b7 by striking terminate and inserting suspend or terminate1 as appropriate12 and 7,c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7#g7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,evaluation of screening company proposals for award 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including title #dh of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations and the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 an airport operator that has applied and been approved to have security screening services carried out by a qualified private screening company under contract with the ,administrator may nominate to the head of the contracting activity an individual to participate in the evaluation of proposals for the award of such contract4 7#b7 ,participation on a proposal evaluation committee ,any participation on a proposal evaluation committee under paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted in accordance with chapter #ba of title #da4 7i7 ,innovative screening approaches and technologies ,the ,administrator shall encourage an airport operator to whom screening services are provided under this section to recommend to the ,administrator innovative screening approaches and technologies4 ,upon receipt of any such recommendations1 the ,administrator shall review and1 if appropriate1 test1 conduct a pilot project1 and1 if appropriate1 deploy such approaches and technologies4 4 7b7 ,feasibility assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with airport operators and airlines1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment of the feasibility of modifying the ,screening ,partnership ,program to allow an individual airport terminal to participate in the ,screening ,partnership ,program4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 potential benefits and costs1 including with respect to the efficacy of security operations1 of such an approach2 7,b7 potential impacts on security operations2 and 7,c7 potential impacts on recruitment1 hiring1 and retention4 7c7 ,applications submitted before the date of enactment ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall approve or deny1 in accordance with section #ddibj7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 each application submitted before the date of enactment of this ,act1 by an airport operator under subsection 7a7 of that section1 that is awaiting such a determination4 #aidg4 ,screening performance assessments ,subject to part #aebj of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,administrator shall quarterly make available to the airport director of an airport-- 7#a7 an assessment of the screening performance of that airport compared to the mean average performance of all airports in the equivalent airport category for screening performance data2 and 7#b7 a briefing on the results of performance data reports1 including-- 7,a7 a scorecard of objective metrics developed by the ,office of ,security ,operations to measure screening performance1 such as results of annual proficiency reviews and covert testing1 at the appropriate level of classification2 and 7,b7 other performance data1 including-- 7i7 passenger throughput2 7ii7 wait times2 and 7iii7 employee attrition1 absenteeism1 injury rates1 and any other human capital measures collected by the ,,tsa4 #aidh4 ,transportation security training programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddice is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7i7 ,accessibility of computer-based training facilities4-- and inserting 7k7 ,accessibility of computer-based training facilities4--2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,initial and recurring training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a training program for new security screening personnel located at the ,transportation ,security ,administration ,academy4 7#b7 ,recurring training 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish recurring training for security screening personnel regarding updates to screening procedures and technologies1 including1 in response to weaknesses identified in covert tests at airports-- 7i7 methods to identify the verification of false or fraudulent travel documents2 and 7ii7 training on emerging threats4 7,b7 ,contents ,the training under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 internal controls for monitoring and documenting compliance of transportation security officers with such training requirements2 and 7ii7 such other matters as identified by the ,administrator with regard to such training4 4 7b7 ,,gao study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 examine the effectiveness of the new security screening personnel training under section #ddice7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings under paragraph 7#a71 including any recommendations4 #aidi4 ,traveler redress improvement 7a7 ,redress process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 using existing resources1 systems1 and processes1 shall ensure the availability of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,traveler ,redress ,inquiry ,program 7referred to in this section as ,,dhs ,,trip7 redress process to adjudicate an inquiry for an individual who-- 7,a7 is a citizen of the ,united ,states or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence2 7,b7 has filed the inquiry with ,,dhs ,,trip after receiving enhanced screening at an airport passenger security checkpoint more than #c times in any #fj-;day period2 and 7,c7 believes the individual has been wrongly identified as being a threat to aviation security4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the implementation of the redress process required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,privacy impact review and update 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall review and update the ,privacy ,impact ,assessment for the ,secure ,flight programs to ensure the assessment accurately reflects the operation of such programs4 7#b7 ,public dissemination2 form ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 publish the ,secure ,flight ,privacy ,impact ,assessment review and update required under paragraph 7#a7 on a publicly-accessible internet webpage of the ,,tsa2 and 7,b7 submit the ,secure ,flight ,privacy ,impact ,assessment review and update to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7c7 ,rule review and notification process 7#a7 ,rule review ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #abj days thereafter1 the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,,tsa1 in coordination with the entities specified in paragraph 7#c71 shall identify and review the screening rules established by the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of ,,tsa4 7#b7 ,notification process ,not later than #b days after the date that any change to a rule identified under paragraph 7#a7 is made1 the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,,tsa shall notify the entities specified in paragraph 7#c7 of the change4 7#c7 ,entities specified ,the entities specified in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,liberties1 ,ombudsman1 and ,traveler ,engagement of the ,,tsa4 7,b7 ,the ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,liberties of the ,department4 7,c7 ,the ,office of ,chief ,counsel of the ,,tsa4 7,d7 ,the ,office of ,general ,counsel of the ,department4 7,e7 ,the ,privacy ,office of the ,administration4 7,f7 ,the ,privacy ,office of the ,department4 7,g7 ,the ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service4 7,h7 ,the ,traveler ,redress ,inquiry ,program of the ,department4 7d7 ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the rules identified in subsection 7c7 are taken into account for ,federal ,air ,marshal mission scheduling4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on whether1 and if so how1 the rules identified in subsection 7c7 are incorporated in the risk analysis conducted during the ,federal ,air ,marshal mission scheduling process4 7e7 ,,gao report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 study the rules identified under subsection 7c77#a71 including-- 7,a7 whether the rules are effective in mitigating potential threats to aviation security2 and 7,b7 whether1 and if so how1 the ,,tsa coordinates with the ,department regarding any proposed change to a rule2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings under paragraph 7#a71 including any recommendations4 #aiej4 ,improvements for screening of passengers with disabilities 7a7 ,revised training 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with nationally-recognized veterans and disability organizations1 shall revise the training requirements for ,transportation ,security ,officers related to the screening of passengers with disabilities1 including passengers with disabilities who participate in the ,pre,check program4 7#b7 ,training specifications ,in revising the training requirements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall address the proper screening1 and any particular sensitivities related to the screening1 of a passenger with a disability-- 7,a7 traveling with a medical device1 including an indwelling medical device2 7,b7 traveling with a prosthetic2 7,c7 traveling with a wheelchair1 walker1 scooter1 or other mobility device2 7,d7 traveling with a service animal2 or 7,e7 with sensitivities to touch1 pressure1 sound1 or hypersensitivity to stimuli in the environment4 7#c7 ,training frequency ,the ,administrator shall implement the revised training under paragraph 7#a7 during initial and recurrent training of all ,transportation ,security ,officers4 7b7 ,best practices ,the individual at the ,,tsa responsible for civil rights1 liberties1 and traveler engagement shall-- 7#a7 record each complaint from a passenger with a disability regarding the screening practice of the ,,tsa2 7#b7 identify the most frequent concerns raised1 or accommodations requested1 in the complaints2 7#c7 determine the best practices for addressing the concerns and requests identified in paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 recommend appropriate training based on such best practices4 7c7 ,signage ,at each category ,x airport1 the ,,tsa shall place signage at each security checkpoint that-- 7#a7 specifies how to contact the appropriate ,,tsa employee at the airport designated to address complaints of screening mistreatment based on disability2 and 7#b7 describes how to receive assistance from that individual or other qualified personnel at the security screening checkpoint4 7d7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than ,september #cj of the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the checkpoint experiences of passengers with disabilities1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the number and most frequent types of disability-related complaints received4 7#b7 ,the best practices recommended under subsection 7b7 to address the top areas of concern4 7#c7 ,the estimated wait times for assist requests for passengers with disabilities1 including disabled passengers who participate in the ,pre,check program4 #aiea4 ,air cargo advance screening program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator1 consistent with the requirements of the ,trade ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-baj7 shall-- 7#a7 establish an air cargo advance screening program 7referred to in this section as the ,,acas ,program7 for the collection of advance electronic information from air carriers and other persons within the supply chain regarding cargo being transported to the ,united ,states by air2 7#b7 under such program1 require that such information be transmitted by such air carriers and other persons at the earliest point practicable prior to loading of such cargo onto an aircraft destined to or transiting through the ,united ,states2 7#c7 establish appropriate communications systems with freight forwarders1 shippers1 and air carriers2 7#d7 establish a system that will allow freight forwarders1 shippers1 and air carriers to provide shipment level data for air cargo1 departing from any location that is inbound to the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 identify opportunities in which the information furnished in compliance with the ,,acas ,program could be used by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,inspection of high-risk cargo ,under the ,,acas ,program1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator shall ensure that all cargo that has been identified as high-risk is inspected-- 7#a7 prior to the loading of such cargo onto aircraft at the last point of departure2 or 7#b7 at an earlier point in the supply chain1 before departing for the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the ,,acas ,program1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator shall consult with relevant stakeholders1 as appropriate1 to ensure that an operationally feasible and practical approach to-- 7#a7 the collection of advance information with respect to cargo on aircraft departing for the ,united ,states is applied2 and 7#b7 the inspection of high-risk cargo recognizes the significant differences among air cargo business models and modes of transportation4 7d7 ,analysis ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator may analyze the information described in subsection 7a7 in the ,department of ,homeland ,security's automated targeting system and integrate such information with other intelligence to enhance the accuracy of the risk assessment process under the ,,acas ,program4 7e7 ,no duplication ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator shall carry out this section in a manner that1 after the ,,acas ,program is fully in effect1 ensures1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that the ,,acas ,program does not duplicate other ,department programs or requirements relating to the submission of air cargo data or the inspection of high-risk cargo4 7f7 ,consideration of industry ,in carrying out the ,,acas ,program1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider the content and timeliness of the available data may vary among entities in the air cargo industry and among countries2 7#b7 explore procedures to accommodate the variations described in paragraph 7#a7 while maximizing the contribution of such data to the risk assessment process under the ,,acas ,program2 7#c7 test the business processes1 technologies1 and operational procedures required to provide advance information with respect to cargo on aircraft departing for the ,united ,states and carry out related inspection of high-risk cargo1 while ensuring delays and other negative impacts on vital supply chains are minimized2 and 7#d7 consider the cost1 benefit1 and feasibility before establishing any set time period for submission of certain elements of the data for air cargo under this section in line with the regulatory guidelines specified in ,executive ,order #acefc or any successor ,executive order or regulation4 7g7 ,guidance ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator shall provide guidance for participants in the ,,acas ,program regarding the requirements for participation1 including requirements for transmitting shipment level data4 7h7 ,use of data ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator shall use the data provided under the ,,acas ,program for targeting shipments for screening and aviation security purposes only4 7i7 ,final rule ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall issue a final regulation to implement the ,,acas ,program to include the electronic transmission to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection of data elements for targeting cargo1 including appropriate security elements of shipment level data4 7j7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the commencement of the ,,acas ,program1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing the operational implementation of providing advance information under the ,,acas ,program and the value of such information in targeting cargo4 #aieb4 ,general aviation airports 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,securing ,general ,aviation and ,charter ,air ,carrier ,service ,act4 7b7 ,advanced passenger prescreening system ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the status of the deployment of the advanced passenger prescreening system1 and access thereto for certain aircraft charter operators1 as required by section #ddijc7;j77#b77;,e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7#a7 the reasons for the delay in deploying the system2 and 7#b7 a detailed schedule of actions necessary for the deployment of the system4 7c7 ,screening services other than in primary passenger terminals 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the provisions of this subsection1 the ,administrator may provide screening services to a charter air carrier in an area other than the primary passenger terminal of an applicable airport4 7#b7 ,requests ,a request for screening services under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made at such time1 in such form1 and in such manner as the ,administrator may require1 except that the request shall be made to the ,federal ,security ,director for the applicable airport at which the screening services are requested4 7#c7 ,availability ,a ,federal ,security ,director may provide requested screening services under this section if the ,federal ,security ,director determines such screening services are available4 7#d7 ,agreements 7,a7 ,limitation ,no screening services may be provided under this section unless a charter air carrier agrees in writing to compensate the ,,tsa for all reasonable costs1 including overtime1 of providing the screening services4 7,b7 ,payments ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 payment received under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be credited to the account that was used to cover the cost of providing the screening services4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in that account1 and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as other amounts in that account4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,applicable airport ,the term applicable airport means an airport that-- 7i7 is not a commercial service airport2 and 7ii7 is receiving screening services for scheduled passenger aircraft4 7,b7 ,charter air carrier ,the term charter air carrier has the meaning given the term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,screening services ,the term screening services means the screening of passengers and property similar to the screening of passengers and property described in section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,,asac1 shall1 consistent with the requirements of paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 of section #ddidf7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 submit to the appropriate ,committees of ,congress an implementation plan1 including an implementation schedule1 for any of the following recommendations that were adopted by the ,,asac and with which the ,administrator has concurred before the date of the enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,the recommendation regarding general aviation access to ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport1 as adopted on ,february #ag1 #bjae4 7#b7 ,the recommendation regarding the vetting of persons seeking flight training in the ,united ,states1 as adopted on ,july #bh1 #bjaf4 7#c7 ,any other such recommendations relevant to the security of general aviation adopted before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,designated staffing ,the ,administrator may designate #a or more full-time employees of the ,,tsa to liaise with1 and respond to issues raised by1 general aviation stakeholders4 7f7 ,security enhancements ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,,asac1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the feasibility of requiring a security threat assessment before an individual could obtain training from a private flight school to operate an aircraft having a maximum certificated takeoff weight of more than #ab1ejj pounds4 ,e ,foreign airport security #aiec4 ,last point of departure airports2 security directives 7a7 ,notice and consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 consult and notify the following stakeholders prior to making changes to security standards via security directives and emergency amendments for last points of departure3 7,a7 ,trade association representatives1 for affected air carriers and airports1 who hold the appropriate security clearances4 7,b7 ,the head of each relevant ,federal department or agency1 including the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,transmittal to ,congress ,not later than #c days after the date that the ,administrator issues a security directive or emergency amendment for a last point of departure1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a description of the extent to which the ,administrator consulted and notified the stakeholders under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the effectiveness of the ,,tsa process to update1 consolidate1 or revoke security directives1 emergency amendments1 and other policies related to international aviation security at last point of departure airports and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and the ,administrator a report on the findings and recommendations4 7#b7 ,contents ,in conducting the review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 review current security directives1 emergency amendments1 and any other policies related to international aviation security at last point of departure airports2 7,b7 review the extent of intra-agency and interagency coordination1 stakeholder outreach1 coordination1 and feedback2 and 7,c7 review ,,tsa's process and criteria for1 and implementation of1 updating or revoking the policies described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,rescreening ,subject to section #ddija7;d77#d77;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 upon discovery of specific threat intelligence1 the ,administrator shall immediately direct ,,tsa personnel to rescreen passengers and baggage arriving from an airport outside the ,united ,states and identify enhanced measures that should be implemented at that airport4 7d7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #a day after the date that the ,administrator determines that a foreign air carrier is in violation of part #aedf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other applicable security requirement1 the ,administrator shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7e7 ,decisions not subject to judicial review ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any decision of the ,administrator under subsection 7a77#a7 relating to consultation or notification shall not be subject to judicial review4 #aied4 ,last point of departure airport assessment ,section #ddijg7;a77#b77;,b7 is amended by inserting 1 including the screening and vetting of airport workers before the semicolon4 #aiee4 ,tracking security screening equipment from last point of departure airports 7a7 ,donation of screening equipment ,to protect the ,united ,states ,chapter #ddi is amended-- 7#a7 in subchapter ,i1 by adding at the end the following3 #ddibi4 ,donation of screening equipment to protect the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,administrator is authorized to donate security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator if such equipment can be reasonably expected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to the security of the ,united ,states or ,united ,states citizens4 7b7 ,conditions ,before donating any security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the screening equipment has been restored to commercially available settings2 7#b7 ensure that no ,,tsa-specific security standards or algorithms exist on the screening equipment2 and 7#c7 verify that the appropriate officials have an adequate system-- 7,a7 to properly maintain and operate the screening equipment2 and 7,b7 to document and track any removal or disposal of the screening equipment to ensure the screening equipment does not come into the possession of terrorists or otherwise pose a risk to security4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than #cj days before any donation of security screening equipment under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a detailed written explanation of the following3 7#a7 ,the specific vulnerability to the ,united ,states or ,united ,states citizens that will be mitigated by such donation4 7#b7 ,an explanation as to why the recipient of such donation is unable or unwilling to purchase security screening equipment to mitigate such vulnerability4 7#c7 ,an evacuation plan for sensitive technologies in case of emergency or instability in the country to which such donation is being made4 7#d7 ,how the ,administrator will ensure the security screening equipment that is being donated is used and maintained over the course of its life by the recipient4 7#e7 ,the total dollar value of such donation4 7#f7 ,how the appropriate officials will document and track any removal or disposal of the screening equipment by the recipient to ensure the screening equipment does not come into the possession of terrorists or otherwise pose a risk to security4 2 and 7#b7 in the table of contents1 by inserting after the item relating to section #ddibh the following3 #ddibi4 ,donation of screening equipment to protect the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #cbjd of the ,aviation ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddija note7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents of that ,act are repealed4 7c7 ,raising international standards ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall collaborate with other aviation authorities and the ,united ,states ,ambassador or the ,charge d',affaires to the ,united ,states ,mission to the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization1 as applicable1 to advance a global standard for each international airport to document and track the removal and disposal of any security screening equipment to ensure the screening equipment does not come into the possession of terrorists or otherwise pose a risk to security4 #aief4 ,international security standards 7a7 ,global aviation security review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 the ,director of the ,office of ,international ,engagement of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall conduct a global aviation security review to improve aviation security standards1 including standards intended to mitigate cybersecurity threats1 across the global aviation system4 7#b7 ,best practices ,the global aviation security review shall establish best practices regarding the following3 7,a7 ,collaborating with foreign partners to improve global aviation security capabilities and standards4 7,b7 ,identifying foreign partners that-- 7i7 have not successfully implemented security protocols from the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization or the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7ii7 have not taken steps to implement such security protocols2 7,c7 ,improving the development1 outreach1 and implementation process for security directives or emergency amendments issued to domestic and foreign air carriers4 7,d7 ,assessing the cybersecurity risk of security screening equipment4 7b7 ,notification ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,ambassador to the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization1 shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives of the progress of the review under subsection 7a7 and any proposed international improvements to aviation security4 7c7 ,,icao ,subject to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator and ,ambassador shall take such action at the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization as the ,administrator and ,ambassador consider necessary to advance aviation security improvement proposals1 including if practicable1 introducing a resolution to raise minimum standards for aviation security4 7d7 ,briefings to ,congress ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,ambassador with respect to subsection 7c71 shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives on the implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #aieg4 ,aviation security in ,cuba 7a7 ,security of public charter operations ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall-- 7#a7 direct all public charters operating flights between the ,united ,states and ,cuba to provide updated flight schedules to1 and maintain such schedules with1 the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 develop and implement a mechanism that corroborates and validates flight schedule data to more reliably track the public charter operations of air carriers between the ,united ,states and ,cuba4 7b7 ,briefing on security at airports in ,cuba ,the ,administrator shall provide to ,congress 7including the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate7 a confidential briefing on the following aspects of security measures at airports in ,cuba that have air service to the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,details about the type of equipment used at screening checkpoints and an analysis of the capabilities and weaknesses of that equipment4 7#b7 ,information about each such airport's canine screening program1 if used4 7#c7 ,the frequency of training for screening and security personnel4 7#d7 ,access controls in place to ensure only credentialed personnel have access to the secure and sterile areas of such airports4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the ability of known or suspected terrorists to use ,cuba as a gateway to entering the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,security of such airports' perimeters4 7#g7 ,the vetting practices and procedures for airport employees4 7#h7 ,any other information the ,administrator considers relevant to the security practices1 procedures1 and equipment in place at such airports4 #aieh4 ,report on airports used by ,mahan ,air 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of all airports at which aircraft owned or controlled by ,mahan ,air have landed during the #b years preceding the submission of the report2 and 7#b7 for each such airport-- 7,a7 an assessment of whether aircraft owned or controlled by ,mahan ,air continue to conduct operations at that airport2 7,b7 an assessment of whether any of the landings of aircraft owned or controlled by ,mahan ,air were necessitated by an emergency situation2 7,c7 a determination regarding whether additional security measures should be imposed on flights to the ,united ,states that originate from that airport2 and 7,d7 an explanation of the rationale for that determination4 7b7 ,form of report ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,publication of list ,the list required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall be publicly and prominently posted on the website of the ,department of ,homeland ,security on the date on which the report required by subsection 7a7 is submitted to ,congress4 ,f ,cockpit and cabin security #aiei4 ,federal air marshal service updates 7a7 ,standardization 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop a standard written agreement that shall be the basis of all negotiations and agreements that begin after the date of enactment of this ,act between the ,united ,states and foreign governments or partners regarding the presence of ,federal air marshals on flights to and from the ,united ,states1 including deployment1 technical assistance1 and information sharing4 7#b7 ,written agreements ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 all agreements between the ,united ,states and foreign governments or partners regarding the presence of ,federal air marshals on flights to and from the ,united ,states shall be in writing and signed by the ,administrator or other authorized ,united ,states ,government representative4 7#c7 ,exception ,the ,administrator may schedule ,federal air marshal service on flights operating to a foreign country with which no written agreement is in effect if the ,administrator determines that-- 7,a7 such mission is necessary for aviation security2 and 7,b7 the requirements of paragraph 7#d77;,b7 are met4 7#d7 ,notification to ,congress 7,a7 ,written agreements ,not later than #cj days after the date that the ,administrator enters into a written agreement under this section1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a copy of the agreement4 7,b7 ,no written agreements ,the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7i7 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a list of each foreign government or partner that does not have a written agreement under this section1 including an explanation for why no written agreement exists and a justification for the determination that such a mission is necessary for aviation security2 and 7ii7 not later than #cj days after the date that the ,administrator makes a determination to schedule ,federal air marshal service on flights operating to a foreign country with which no written agreement is in effect under paragraph 7#c71 the name of the applicable foreign government or partner1 an explanation for why no written agreement exists1 and a justification for the determination that such mission is necessary for aviation security4 7b7 ,mission scheduling automation ,the ,administrator shall endeavor to acquire automated capabilities or technologies for scheduling ,federal air marshal service missions based on current risk modeling4 7c7 ,improving ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service deployments 7#a7 ,after-action reports ,the ,administrator shall strengthen internal controls to ensure that all after-action reports on ,federal air marshal service special mission coverage provided to stakeholders include documentation of supervisory review and approval1 and mandatory narratives4 7#b7 ,study ,the ,administrator shall contract with an independent entity to conduct a validation and verification study of the risk analysis and risk-based determinations guiding ,federal air marshal service deployment1 including the use of risk-based strategies under subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,cost-benefit analysis ,the ,administrator shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding mitigation of aviation security threats through ,federal air marshal service deployment4 7#d7 ,performance measures ,the ,administrator shall improve existing performance measures to better determine the effectiveness of in-flight operations in addressing the highest risks to aviation transportation based on current intelligence4 7#e7 ,long distance flights ,section #ddiag is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7d7 as subsections 7b7 through 7c71 respectively4 7d7 ,use of risk-based strategies 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ddiag7;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 shall require the ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service to utilize a risk-based strategy when allocating resources between international and domestic flight coverage1 including when initially setting its annual target numbers of average daily international and domestic flights to cover2 7#aj7 shall require the ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service to utilize a risk-based strategy to support domestic allocation decisions2 7#aa7 shall require the ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service to utilize a risk-based strategy to support international allocation decisions2 and 7#ab7 shall ensure that the seating arrangements of ,federal air marshals on aircraft are determined in a manner that is risk-based and most capable of responding to current threats to aviation security4 4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service's compliance with the requirements under paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab7 of section #ddiag7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 and the documented methodology used by the ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service to conduct risk assessments in accordance with such paragraphs4 7#c7 ,implementation deadline ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall begin implementing the requirements under paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab7 of section #ddiag7;a71 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 #aifj4 ,crew member self-defense training ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall continue to carry out and encourage increased participation by air carrier employees in the voluntary self-defense training program under section #ddiah7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aifa4 ,flight deck safety and security 7a7 ,threat assessment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall complete a detailed threat assessment to identify any safety or security risks associated with unauthorized access to the flight decks on commercial aircraft and any appropriate measures that should be taken based on the risks4 7b7 ,,rtca report ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall disseminate ,,rtca ,document 7,,do-#cbi7 ,aircraft ,secondary ,barriers and ,alternative ,flight ,deck ,security ,procedure to aviation stakeholders1 including air carriers and flight crew1 to convey effective methods and best practices to protect the flight deck4 #aifb4 ,carriage of weapons1 explosives1 and incendiaries by individuals 7a7 ,interpretive rule ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,administrator shall periodically review and amend1 as necessary1 the interpretive rule 7#fh ,fed4 ,reg4 #gddd7 that provides guidance to the public on the types of property considered to be weapons1 explosives1 and incendiaries prohibited under section #aedj4aaa of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,considerations ,before determining whether to amend the interpretive rule to include or remove an item from the prohibited list1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 research and evaluate-- 7,a7 the impact1 if any1 the amendment would have on security risks2 7,b7 the impact1 if any1 the amendment would have on screening operations1 including effectiveness and efficiency2 and 7,c7 whether the amendment is consistent with international standards and guidance1 including of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization2 and 7#b7 consult with appropriate aviation security stakeholders1 including ,,asac4 7c7 ,exceptions ,except for plastic or round bladed butter knives1 the ,administrator may not amend the interpretive rule described in subsection 7a7 to authorize any knife to be permitted in an airport sterile area or in the cabin of an aircraft4 7d7 ,notification ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 publish in the ,federal ,register any amendment to the interpretive rule described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of the amendment not later than #c days before publication under paragraph 7#a74 #aifc4 ,federal flight deck officer program improvements 7a7 ,improved access to training facilities ,section #ddiba7;c77#b77;,c77ii7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the training of and inserting the following3 7,i7 ,in general ,the training of 2 7#b7 in subclause 7,i71 as designated1 by striking approved by the ,under ,secretary2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 ,access to training facilities ,the ,administrator shall designate additional firearms training facilities located in various regions of the ,united ,states for ,federal flight deck officers for recurrent and requalifying training relative to the number of such facilities available on the day before such date of enactment4 4 7b7 ,firearms requalification ,section #ddiba7;c77#b77;,c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall 2 7,b7 in subclause 7,i71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,under ,secretary and inserting the ,administrator2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 ,use of facilities for requalification ,the ,administrator shall allow a ,federal flight deck officer to requalify to carry a firearm under the program through training at a ,transportation ,security ,administration-approved firearms training facility utilizing a ,transportation ,security ,administration-approved contractor and a curriculum developed and approved by the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,periodic review ,the ,administrator shall periodically review requalification training intervals and assess whether it is appropriate and sufficient to adjust the time between each requalification training to facilitate continued participation in the program under this section while still maintaining effectiveness of the training1 and update the training requirements as appropriate4 4 7c7 ,training review ,section #ddiba7;c77#b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,training review ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,administrator shall review training facilities and training requirements for initial and recurrent training for ,federal flight deck officers and evaluate how training requirements1 including the length of training1 could be streamlined while maintaining the effectiveness of the training1 and update the training requirements as appropriate4 4 7d7 ,other measures to facilitate training ,section #ddiba7;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,pilots participating and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,pilots participating 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,facilitation of training ,an air carrier shall permit a pilot seeking to be deputized as a ,federal flight deck officer or a ,federal flight deck officer to take a reasonable amount of leave to participate in initial1 recurrent1 or requalification training1 as applicable1 for the program4 ,leave required under this paragraph may be provided without compensation4 4 7e7 ,international harmonization ,section #ddiba7;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,consistency with ,federal air marshal program ,the ,administrator shall harmonize1 to the extent practicable and in a manner that does not jeopardize existing ,federal air marshal agreements1 the policies relating to the carriage of firearms on international flights by ,federal flight deck officers with the policies of the ,federal air marshal program for carrying firearms on such flights and carrying out the duties of a ,federal flight deck officer1 notwithstanding ,annex #ag of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization4 4 7f7 ,physical standards ,section #ddiba7;d77#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii71 respectively2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 as redesignated1 by striking ,under ,secretary's and inserting ,administrator's2 7#c7 by striking ,a pilot is and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,a pilot is 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,consistency with requirements for certain medical certificates ,in establishing standards under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,administrator may not establish medical or physical standards for a pilot to become a ,federal flight deck officer that are inconsistent with or more stringent than the requirements of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for the issuance of the required airman medical certificate under part #fg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling74 4 7g7 ,transfer of status ,section #ddiba7;d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,transfer from inactive to active status ,in accordance with any applicable ,transportation ,security ,administration appeals processes1 a pilot deputized as a ,federal flight deck officer who moves to inactive status may return to active status upon successful completion of a recurrent training program administered within program guidelines4 4 7h7 ,technical corrections ,section #ddiba1 as amended by this section1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,the ,administrator2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,beginning #c months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary shall begin the process of training and deputizing and inserting ,the ,administrator shall train and deputize2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77,n71 by striking ,under ,secretary's and inserting ,administrator's2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#d7-- 7,a7 by striking may1 and inserting may2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary's and inserting ,administrator's2 7#d7 in subsection 7i77#b71 by striking the ,under ,secretary may and inserting may2 7#e7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,b7 by striking ,applicability4-- and all that follows through ,this section and inserting ,applicability4--,this section2 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,air transportation ,the term air transportation includes all-cargo air transportation4 7#c7 ,firearms training facility ,the term firearms training facility means a private or government-owned gun range approved by the ,administrator to provide recurrent or requalification training1 as applicable1 for the program1 utilizing a ,transportation ,security ,administration-approved contractor and a curriculum developed and approved by the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#d7 ,pilot ,the term pilot means an individual who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight or any other flight deck crew member4 2 and 7#g7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator4 7i7 ,sensitive security information ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise section #ae4e7;b77#aa7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to classify information about pilots deputized as ,federal flight deck officers under section #ddiba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as sensitive security information in a manner consistent with the classification of information about ,federal air marshals2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator shall revise section #aebj4e7;b77#aa7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to classify information about pilots deputized as ,federal flight deck officers under section #ddiba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as sensitive security information in a manner consistent with the classification of information about ,federal air marshals4 7j7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 ,g ,surface transportation security #aifd4 ,surface transportation security assessment and implementation of risk-based strategy 7a7 ,security assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall complete an assessment of the vulnerabilities of and risks to surface transportation systems4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the security assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 consider appropriate intelligence2 7,b7 consider security breaches and attacks at domestic and international surface transportation facilities2 7,c7 consider the vulnerabilities and risks associated with specific modes of surface transportation2 7,d7 evaluate the vetting and security training of-- 7i7 employees in surface transportation2 and 7ii7 other individuals with access to sensitive or secure areas of surface transportation networks2 and 7,e7 consider input from-- 7i7 representatives of different modes of surface transportation2 7ii7 representatives of critical infrastructure entities2 7iii7 the ,transportation ,systems ,sector ,coordinating ,council2 and 7iv7 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments or agencies4 7b7 ,risk-based surface transportation security strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date the security assessment under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,administrator shall use the results of the assessment-- 7,a7 to develop and implement a cross-cutting1 risk-based surface transportation security strategy that includes-- 7i7 all surface transportation modes2 7ii7 a mitigating strategy that aligns with each vulnerability and risk identified in subsection 7a72 7iii7 a planning process to inform resource allocation2 7iv7 priorities1 milestones1 and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of the risk-based surface transportation security strategy2 and 7v7 processes for sharing relevant and timely intelligence threat information with appropriate stakeholders2 7,b7 to develop a management oversight strategy that-- 7i7 identifies the parties responsible for the implementation1 management1 and oversight of the risk-based surface transportation security strategy2 and 7ii7 includes a plan for implementing the risk-based surface transportation security strategy2 and 7,c7 to modify the risk-based budget and resource allocations1 in accordance with section #aife7;c71 for the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,coordinated approach ,in developing and implementing the risk-based surface transportation security strategy under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall coordinate with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments or agencies1 and stakeholders1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 to evaluate existing surface transportation security programs1 policies1 and initiatives1 including the explosives detection canine teams1 for consistency with the risk-based security strategy and1 to the extent practicable1 avoid any unnecessary duplication of effort2 7,b7 to determine the extent to which stakeholder security programs1 policies1 and initiatives address the vulnerabilities and risks to surface transportation systems identified in subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 to mitigate each vulnerability and risk to surface transportation systems identified in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date the security assessment under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department a report that-- 7,a7 describes the process used to complete the security assessment2 7,b7 describes the process used to develop the risk-based security strategy2 7,c7 describes the risk-based security strategy2 7,d7 includes the management oversight strategy2 7,e7 includes-- 7i7 the findings of the security assessment2 7ii7 a description of the actions recommended or taken by the ,administrator to mitigate the vulnerabilities and risks identified in subsection 7a71 including interagency coordination2 7iii7 any recommendations for improving the coordinated approach to mitigating vulnerabilities and risks to surface transportation systems2 and 7iv7 any recommended changes to the ,national ,infrastructure ,protection ,plan1 the modal annexes to such plan1 or relevant surface transportation security programs1 policies1 or initiatives2 and 7,f7 may contain a classified annex4 7#b7 ,protections ,in preparing the report1 the ,administrator shall take appropriate actions to safeguard information described by section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or protected from disclosure by any other law of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,updates ,not less frequently than semiannually1 the ,administrator shall report to or brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the vulnerabilities of and risks to surface transportation systems and how those vulnerabilities and risks affect the risk-based security strategy4 #aife4 ,risk-based budgeting and resource allocation 7a7 ,report ,in conjunction with the submission of the ,department's annual budget request to the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes a risk-based budget and resource allocation plan for surface transportation sectors1 within and across modes1 that-- 7#a7 reflects the risk-based surface transportation security strategy under section #aifd7;b72 and 7#b7 is organized by appropriations account1 program1 project1 and initiative4 7b7 ,budget transparency ,in submitting the annual budget of the ,united ,states ,government under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president shall clearly distinguish the resources requested for surface transportation security from the resources requested for aviation security4 7c7 ,resource reallocation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,transportation ,security ,administration allocates any resources or personnel1 including personnel sharing1 detailing1 or assignment1 or the use of facilities1 technology systems1 or vetting resources1 for a nontransportation security purpose or ,national ,special ,security ,event 7as defined in section #bjja of ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja771 the ,secretary shall provide the notification described in paragraph 7#b7 to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7#b7 ,notification ,a notification described in this paragraph shall include-- 7,a7 the reason for and a justification of the resource or personnel allocation2 7,b7 the expected end date of the resource or personnel allocation2 and 7,c7 the projected cost to the ,transportation ,security ,administration of the personnel or resource allocation4 7d7 #e-year capital investment plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a #e-year capital investment plan1 consistent with the #e-year technology investment plan under section #afaa of title ,,xvi of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by section #c of the ,transportation ,security ,acquisition ,reform ,act 7,public ,law #aac-bde2 #abh ,stat4 #bhga74 #aiff4 ,surface transportation security management and interagency coordination review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 review the staffing1 budget1 resource1 and personnel allocation1 and management oversight strategy of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's surface transportation security programs2 7#b7 review the coordination between relevant entities of leadership1 planning1 policy1 inspections1 and implementation of security programs relating to surface transportation to reduce redundancy and regulatory burden2 and 7#c7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the reviews under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including any recommendations for improving coordination between relevant entities and reducing redundancy and regulatory burden4 #aifg4 ,transparency 7a7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,administrator shall publish on a public website information regarding the status of each regulation relating to surface transportation security that is directed by law to be issued and that has not been issued if not less than #b years have passed since the date of enactment of the law4 7#b7 ,contents ,the information published under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an updated rulemaking schedule for the outstanding regulation2 7,b7 current staff allocations2 7,c7 data collection or research relating to the development of the rulemaking2 7,d7 current efforts1 if any1 with security experts1 advisory committees1 and other stakeholders2 and 7,e7 other relevant details associated with the development of the rulemaking that impact the progress of the rulemaking4 7b7 ,inspector ,general review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter until all of the requirements under titles ,,xiii1 ,,xiv1 and ,,xv of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaa et seq47 and under this title have been fully implemented1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 identifies the requirements under such titles of that ,act and under this title that have not been fully implemented2 7#b7 describes what1 if any1 additional action is necessary2 and 7#c7 includes recommendations regarding whether any of the requirements under such titles of that ,act or this title should be amended or repealed4 #aifh4 ,,tsa counterterrorism asset deployment 7a7 ,counterterrorism asset deployment 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator deploys any counterterrorism personnel or resource1 such as explosive detection sweeps1 random bag inspections1 or patrols by ,visible ,intermodal ,prevention and ,response teams1 to enhance security at a transportation system or transportation facility for a period of not less than #ahj consecutive days1 the ,administrator shall provide sufficient notification to the system or facility operator1 as applicable1 not less than #ad days prior to terminating the deployment4 7#b7 ,exception ,this subsection shall not apply if the ,administrator-- 7,a7 determines there is an urgent security need for the personnel or resource described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 notifies the appropriate committees of ,congress of the determination under subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,,vipr teams ,section #acjc of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking team1 and inserting team as to specific locations and times within the facilities of such entities at which ,,vipr teams are to be deployed to maximize the effectiveness of such deployment12 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,performance measures ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement a system of qualitative performance measures and objectives by which to assess the roles1 activities1 and effectiveness of ,,vipr team operations on an ongoing basis1 including a mechanism through which the transportation entities referred to in subsection 7a77#d7 may submit feedback on ,,vipr team operations involving their systems or facilities4 7c7 ,plan ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement a plan for ensuring the interoperability of communications among ,,vipr team participants and between ,,vipr teams and any transportation entities with systems or facilities that are involved in ,,vipr team operations4 ,such plan shall include an analysis of the costs and resources required to carry out such plan4 4 #aifi4 ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djd4 ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7referred to in this section as ,administrator7 shall establish within the ,transportation ,security ,administration the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee74 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee may advise1 consult with1 report to1 and make recommendations to the ,administrator on surface transportation security matters1 including the development1 refinement1 and implementation of policies1 programs1 initiatives1 rulemakings1 and security directives pertaining to surface transportation security4 7#b7 ,risk-based security ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consider risk-based security approaches in the performance of its duties4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of-- 7,a7 voting members appointed by the ,administrator under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 nonvoting members1 serving in an advisory capacity1 who shall be designated by-- 7i7 the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7ii7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7iii7 the ,coast ,guard2 and 7iv7 such other ,federal department or agency as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,administrator shall appoint voting members from among stakeholders representing each mode of surface transportation1 such as passenger rail1 freight rail1 mass transit1 pipelines1 highways1 over-the-road bus1 school bus industry1 and trucking1 including representatives from-- 7,a7 associations representing such modes of surface transportation2 7,b7 labor organizations representing such modes of surface transportation2 7,c7 groups representing the users of such modes of surface transportation1 including asset manufacturers1 as appropriate2 7,d7 relevant law enforcement1 first responders1 and security experts2 and 7,e7 such other groups as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,chairperson ,the ,advisory ,committee shall select a chairperson from among its voting members4 7#d7 ,term of office 7,a7 ,terms 7i7 ,in general ,the term of each voting member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be #b years1 but a voting member may continue to serve until the ,administrator appoints a successor4 7ii7 ,reappointment ,a voting member of the ,advisory ,committee may be reappointed4 7,b7 ,removal 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may review the participation of a member of the ,advisory ,committee and remove such member for cause at any time4 7ii7 ,access to information ,the ,administrator may remove any member of the ,advisory ,committee that the ,administrator determines should be restricted from reviewing1 discussing1 or possessing classified information or sensitive security information4 7#e7 ,prohibition on compensation ,the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall not receive any compensation from the ,government by reason of their service on the ,advisory ,committee4 7#f7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall require the ,advisory ,committee to meet at least semiannually in person or through web conferencing and may convene additional meetings as necessary4 7,b7 ,public meetings ,at least #a of the meetings of the ,advisory ,committee each year shall be-- 7i7 announced in the ,federal ,register2 7ii7 announced on a public website2 and 7iii7 open to the public4 7,c7 ,attendance ,the ,advisory ,committee shall maintain a record of the persons present at each meeting4 7,d7 ,minutes 7i7 ,in general ,unless otherwise prohibited by other ,federal law1 minutes of the meetings shall be published on the public website under subsection 7e77#e74 7ii7 ,protection of classified and sensitive information ,the ,advisory ,committee may redact or summarize1 as necessary1 minutes of the meetings to protect classified or other sensitive information in accordance with law4 7#g7 ,voting member access to classified and sensitive security information 7,a7 ,determinations ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a voting member is appointed to the ,advisory ,committee and before that voting member may be granted any access to classified information or sensitive security information1 the ,administrator shall determine if the voting member should be restricted from reviewing1 discussing1 or possessing classified information or sensitive security information4 7,b7 ,access 7i7 ,sensitive security information ,if a voting member is not restricted from reviewing1 discussing1 or possessing sensitive security information under subparagraph 7,a7 and voluntarily signs a nondisclosure agreement1 the voting member may be granted access to sensitive security information that is relevant to the voting member's service on the ,advisory ,committee4 7ii7 ,classified information ,access to classified materials shall be managed in accordance with ,executive ,order #acebf of ,december #bi1 #bjji 7#ge ,fed4 ,reg4 #gjg71 or any subsequent corresponding ,executive order4 7,c7 ,protections 7i7 ,sensitive security information ,voting members shall protect sensitive security information in accordance with part #aebj of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7ii7 ,classified information ,voting members shall protect classified information in accordance with the applicable requirements for the particular level of classification4 7#h7 ,joint committee meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee may meet with #a or more of the following advisory committees to discuss multimodal security issues and other security-related issues of common concern3 7,a7 ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,maritime ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #gjaab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee established by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7#i7 ,subject matter experts ,the ,advisory ,committee may request the assistance of subject matter experts with expertise related to the jurisdiction of the ,advisory ,committee4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,periodic reports ,the ,advisory ,committee shall periodically submit reports to the ,administrator on matters requested by the ,administrator or by a majority of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,submission ,the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,administrator and the appropriate congressional committees an annual report that provides information on the activities1 findings1 and recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee during the preceding year4 7,b7 ,publication ,not later than #f months after the date that the ,administrator receives an annual report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall publish a public version of the report1 in accordance with section #eeb;a7b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,administration response 7#a7 ,consideration ,the ,administrator shall consider the information1 advice1 and recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee in formulating policies1 programs1 initiatives1 rulemakings1 and security directives pertaining to surface transportation security4 7#b7 ,feedback ,not later than #ij days after the date that the ,administrator receives a recommendation from the ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7d77#b71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,advisory ,committee written feedback on the recommendation1 including-- 7,a7 if the ,administrator agrees with the recommendation1 a plan describing the actions that the ,administrator has taken1 will take1 or recommends that the head of another ,federal department or agency take to implement the recommendation2 or 7,b7 if the ,administrator disagrees with the recommendation1 a justification for that determination4 7#c7 ,notices ,not later than #cj days after the date the ,administrator submits feedback under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 notify the appropriate congressional committees of the feedback1 including the determination under subparagraph 7,a7 or subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph1 as applicable2 and 7,b7 provide the appropriate congressional committees with a briefing upon request4 7#d7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date the ,administrator receives a recommendation from the ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7d77#b7 that the ,administrator agrees with1 and quarterly thereafter until the recommendation is fully implemented1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees or post on the public website under paragraph 7#e7 an update on the status of the recommendation4 7#e7 ,website ,the ,administrator shall maintain a public website that-- 7,a7 lists the members of the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,b7 provides the contact information for the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,advisory ,committee or any subcommittee established under this section4 4 7b7 ,advisory ,committee members 7#a7 ,voting members ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall appoint the voting members of the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #djd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,nonvoting members ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,federal ,government department and agency with regulatory authority over a mode of surface or maritime transportation1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 shall designate an appropriate representative to serve as a nonvoting member of the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #djc the following3 ,sec4 #djd4 ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee4 4 #aigj4 ,review of the explosives detection canine team program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date that the ,inspector ,general of the ,department receives the report under section #aifd7;c71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall-- 7#a7 review the explosives detection canine team program1 including-- 7,a7 the development by the ,transportation ,security ,administration of a deployment strategy for explosives detection canine teams2 7,b7 the national explosives detection canine team training program1 including canine training1 handler training1 refresher training1 and updates to such training2 7,c7 the use of the canine assets during an urgent security need1 including the reallocation of such program resources outside the transportation systems sector during an urgent security need2 and 7,d7 the monitoring and tracking of canine assets2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review1 including any recommendations4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the review of the deployment strategy under subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the ,inspector ,general shall consider whether the ,transportation ,security ,administration's method to analyze the risk to transportation facilities and transportation systems is appropriate4 #aiga4 ,expansion of national explosives detection canine team program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 where appropriate1 shall encourage ,state1 local1 and tribal governments and private owners of high-risk transportation facilities to strengthen security through the use of explosives detection canine teams4 7b7 ,increased capacity 7#a7 ,in general ,before the date the ,inspector ,general of the ,department submits the report under section #aigj1 the ,administrator may increase the number of ,state and local surface and maritime transportation canines by not more than #gj explosives detection canine teams4 7#b7 ,additional teams ,beginning on the date the ,inspector ,general of the ,department submits the report under section #aigj1 the ,secretary may increase the ,state and local surface and maritime transportation canines up to #bjj explosives detection canine teams unless more are identified in the risk-based surface transportation security strategy under section #aifd1 consistent with section #aife or with the ,president's most recent budget submitted under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,before initiating any increase in the number of explosives detection teams under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consider any recommendations in the report under section #aigj on the efficacy and management of the explosives detection canine program4 7c7 ,deployment ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 use the additional explosives detection canine teams1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 as part of the ,department's efforts to strengthen security across the ,nation's surface and maritime transportation networks2 7#b7 make available explosives detection canine teams to all modes of transportation1 subject to the requirements under section #aifh1 to address specific vulnerabilities or risks1 on an as-needed basis and as otherwise determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 consider specific needs and training requirements for explosives detection canine teams to be deployed across the ,nation's surface and maritime transportation networks1 including in venues of multiple modes of transportation1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to the extent of appropriations to carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 #aigb4 ,study on security standards and best practices for passenger transportation systems 7a7 ,security standards and best practices for ,united ,states and foreign passenger transportation systems ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of how the ,transportation ,security ,administration-- 7#a7 identifies and compares-- 7,a7 ,united ,states and foreign passenger transportation security standards2 and 7,b7 best practices for protecting passenger transportation systems1 including shared terminal facilities1 and cyber systems2 and 7#b7 disseminates the findings under paragraph 7#a7 to stakeholders4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall issue a report that contains-- 7#a7 the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 any recommendations for improving the relevant processes or procedures4 #aigc4 ,amtrak security upgrades 7a7 ,railroad security assistance ,section #aeac7;b7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aafc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 including communications interoperability where appropriate with relevant outside agencies and entities42 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking security of and inserting security and preparedness of2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking security threats and inserting security threats and preparedness1 including connectivity to the ,national ,terrorist ,screening ,center2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and security officers and inserting 1 security1 and preparedness officers4 7b7 ,specific projects ,section #aead7;a77#c7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aafd7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by inserting 1 or to connect to the ,national ,terrorism ,screening ,center watchlist after ,secretary2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 for improvements to passenger verification systems2 7,j7 for improvements to employee and contractor verification systems1 including identity verification technology2 or 7,k7 for improvements to the security of ,amtrak computer systems1 including cybersecurity assessments and programs4 4 #aigd4 ,passenger rail vetting 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors submits a request to the ,administrator1 the ,administrator shall issue a decision on the use by ,amtrak of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's ,secure ,flight ,program or a similar passenger vetting system to enhance passenger rail security4 7b7 ,considerations ,in making a decision under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider the technological1 privacy1 operational1 and security impacts of such a decision2 and 7#b7 describe such impacts in any strategic plan developed under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,strategic plan ,if the ,administrator decides to grant the request by ,amtrak under subsection 7a71 the decision shall include a strategic plan for working with rail stakeholders to enhance passenger rail security by-- 7#a7 vetting passengers using terrorist watch lists maintained by the ,federal ,government or a similar passenger vetting system maintained by the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 where applicable and in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 assessing whether the vetting process should be integrated into preclearance operations established under section #hac of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ddcb74 7d7 ,notices ,the ,administrator shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of any decision made under subsection 7a7 and the details of the strategic plan under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ,administrator's authority to set the access to1 or terms and conditions of using1 the ,secure ,flight ,program or a similar passenger vetting system4 #aige4 ,study on surface transportation inspectors 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a strategy to guide operations of surface transportation security inspectors that addresses the following3 7#a7 ,any limitations in data systems for such inspectors1 as identified by the ,comptroller ,general4 7#b7 ,alignment of operations with risk assessment findings1 including an approach to identifying and prioritizing entities and locations for inspections4 7#c7 ,measurable objectives for the surface transportation security inspectors program4 7b7 ,,gao review ,not later than #ahj days after the date the strategy under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review such strategy and1 as appropriate1 issue recommendations4 #aigf4 ,security awareness program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a program to promote surface transportation security through the training of surface transportation operators and frontline employees on each of the skills identified in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,application ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall apply to all modes of surface transportation1 including public transportation1 rail1 highway1 motor carrier1 and pipeline4 7c7 ,training ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall cover1 at a minimum1 the skills necessary to recognize1 assess1 and respond to suspicious items or actions that could indicate a threat to transportation4 7d7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall conduct an assessment of current training programs for surface transportation operators and frontline employees4 7#b7 ,contents ,the assessment shall identify-- 7,a7 whether other training is being provided1 either voluntarily or in response to other ,federal requirements2 and 7,b7 whether there are any gaps in existing training4 7e7 ,updates ,the ,administrator shall ensure the program established under subsection 7a7 is updated as necessary to address changes in risk and terrorist methods and to close any gaps identified in the assessment under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,suspicious activity reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain a national telephone number for an individual to use to report suspicious activity under this section to the ,administration4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the ,administrator shall establish procedures for the ,administration-- 7,a7 to review and follow-up1 as necessary1 on each report received under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to share1 as necessary and in accordance with law1 the report with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal entities4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7,a7 replace or affect in any way the use of #i-a-a services in an emergency2 or 7,b7 replace or affect in any way the security training program requirements specified in sections #adjh1 #aeag1 and #aecd of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aacg1 #aafg1 #aahd74 7g7 ,definition of frontline employee ,in this section1 the term frontline employee includes-- 7#a7 an employee of a public transportation agency who is a transit vehicle driver or operator1 dispatcher1 maintenance and maintenance support employee1 station attendant1 customer service employee1 security employee1 or transit police1 or any other employee who has direct contact with riders on a regular basis1 and any other employee of a public transportation agency that the ,administrator determines should receive security training under this section or that is receiving security training under other law2 7#b7 over-the-road bus drivers1 security personnel1 dispatchers1 maintenance and maintenance support personnel1 ticket agents1 other terminal employees1 and other employees of an over-the-road bus operator or terminal owner or operator that the ,administrator determines should receive security training under this section or that is receiving security training under other law2 or 7#c7 security personnel1 dispatchers1 locomotive engineers1 conductors1 trainmen1 other onboard employees1 maintenance and maintenance support personnel1 bridge tenders1 and any other employees of railroad carriers that the ,administrator determines should receive security training under this section or that is receiving security training under other law4 #aigg4 ,voluntary use of credentialing 7a7 ,in general ,an applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation may satisfy that requirement by obtaining a valid transportation security card4 7b7 ,issuance of cards ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security-- 7#a7 shall expand the transportation security card program1 consistent with section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to allow an applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation to apply for a transportation security card2 and 7#b7 may charge reasonable fees1 in accordance with section #ebj7;a7 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfi7;a771 for providing the necessary credentialing and background investigation4 7c7 ,vetting ,the ,administrator shall develop and implement a plan to utilize1 in addition to any background check required for initial issue1 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,rap ,back ,service and other vetting tools as appropriate1 including the ,no-,fly and ,selectee lists1 to get immediate notification of any criminal activity relating to any person with a valid transportation security card4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation ,the term applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation means only an individual who-- 7,a7 because of employment is regulated by the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 ,department of ,transportation1 or ,coast ,guard and is required to have a background records check to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial driver's license issued by a ,state under section #eajc;a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 is required to have a credential and background records check under section #bajb7;d77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fbb7;d77#b77 at a facility with activities that are regulated by the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 ,department of ,transportation1 or ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,valid transportation security card ,the term valid transportation security card means a transportation security card that is-- 7,a7 issued under section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 not expired2 7,c7 shows no signs of tampering2 and 7,d7 bears a photograph of the individual representing such card4 #aigh4 ,background records checks for issuance of hazmat licenses 7a7 ,issuance of licenses ,section #eajc;a7a77#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking unless and inserting unless--2 7#b7 by striking the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and inserting the following3 7,a7 8the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security02 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 the individual holds a valid transportation security card issued under section #gjaje of title #df4 4 7b7 ,transportation security card ,section #eajc;a7d77#a7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking described in subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting under subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 #aigi4 ,cargo container scanning technology review 7a7 ,designations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #e years thereafter until the date of full-scale implementation of #ajj percent screening of cargo containers and #ajj percent scanning of high-risk containers required under section #bcb of the ,,safe ,port ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ihb71 the ,secretary shall solicit proposals for scanning technologies1 consistent with the standards under subsection 7b77#h7 of that section1 to improve scanning of cargo at domestic ports4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,in soliciting proposals under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish measures to assess the performance of the proposed scanning technologies1 including-- 7,a7 the rate of false positives2 7,b7 the delays in processing times2 and 7,c7 the impact on the supply chain4 7b7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may establish a pilot program to determine the efficacy of a scanning technology referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,application process ,in carrying out the pilot program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 solicit applications from domestic ports2 7,b7 select up to #d domestic ports to participate in the pilot program2 and 7,c7 select ports with unique features and differing levels of trade volume4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after initiating a pilot program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the scanning technologies proposed to improve security at domestic ports and to meet the full-scale implementation requirement2 7,b7 the costs to implement a pilot program2 7,c7 the benefits of the proposed scanning technologies2 7,d7 the impact of the pilot program on the supply chain2 and 7,e7 recommendations for implementation of advanced cargo scanning technologies at domestic ports4 7#d7 ,sharing pilot program testing results ,the results of the pilot testing of advanced cargo scanning technologies shall be shared1 as appropriate1 with government agencies and private stakeholders whose responsibilities encompass the secure transport of cargo4 #aihj4 ,pipeline security study 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study regarding the roles and responsibilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,transportation with respect to pipeline security4 7b7 ,contents ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall examine-- 7#a7 whether the ,annex to the ,memorandum of ,understanding executed on ,august #i1 #bjjf1 between the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,transportation adequately delineates strategic and operational responsibilities for pipeline security1 including whether it is clear which department is responsible for-- 7,a7 protecting against intentional pipeline breaches and cyber attacks2 7,b7 responding to intentional pipeline breaches and cyber attacks2 and 7,c7 planning to recover from the impact of intentional pipeline breaches and cyber attacks2 7#b7 whether the respective roles and responsibilities of each department are adequately conveyed to relevant stakeholders and to the public2 7#c7 whether the processes and procedures for determining whether a particular pipeline breach is a terrorist incident are clear and effective2 7#d7 whether1 and if so how1 pipeline sector stakeholders share security-related information2 7#e7 the guidance pipeline operators report use to address security risks and the extent to which the ,,tsa ensures its guidelines reflect the current threat environment2 7#f7 the extent to which the ,,tsa has assessed security risks to pipeline systems2 and 7#g7 the extent to which the ,,tsa has assessed its effectiveness in reducing pipeline security risks4 7c7 ,report on study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the findings of the study under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date the report under subsection 7c7 is submitted1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall review and analyze the study and submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on such review and analysis1 including any recommendations for-- 7#a7 changes to the ,annex to the ,memorandum of ,understanding referred to in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#b7 other improvements to pipeline security activities at the ,department4 #aiha4 ,feasibility assessment 7a7 ,emerging issues ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator and in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a feasibility assessment of modifying the security of surface transportation assets by-- 7#a7 introducing next generation technologies to be integrated into systems of surface transportation assets to detect explosives1 including through the deployment of mobile explosives detection technologies to conduct risk-based passenger and property screening at such systems2 7#b7 providing surface transportation asset operators with access to the ,transportation ,security ,administration's ,secure ,flight ,program or a similar passenger vetting system maintained by the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 deploying a credential authentication technology or other means of identification document inspection to high-risk surface transportation assets to assist operators conducting passenger vetting2 and 7#d7 deploying scalable1 cost-effective technology solutions to detect chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 or explosive threats within high-risk surface transportation assets that are capable of passive1 continuous1 and real-time sensing and detection of1 and alerting passengers and operating personnel to1 the presence of such a threat4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator and in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall address the technological1 privacy1 operational1 passenger facilitation1 and public acceptance considerations involved with each security measure contemplated in such assessment4 #aihb4 ,best practices to secure against vehicle-based attacks ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall disseminate best practices to public and private stakeholders regarding how to enhance transportation security against the threat of a vehicle-based terrorist attack4 #aihc4 ,surface transportation stakeholder survey 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall begin conducting a survey of public and private stakeholders responsible for securing surface transportation assets regarding resource challenges1 including the availability of ,federal funding1 associated with securing such assets that provides an opportunity for respondents to set forth information on specific unmet needs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after beginning the survey required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall report to the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding the results of such survey and the ,department of ,homeland ,security's efforts to address any identified security vulnerabilities4 #aihd4 ,nuclear material and explosive detection technology ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and the head of each relevant ,federal department or agency researching nuclear material detection systems or explosive detection systems1 shall research1 facilitate1 and1 to the extent practicable1 deploy next generation technologies1 including active neutron interrogation1 to detect nuclear material and explosives in transportation systems and transportation facilities4 ,h ,transportation security #aihe4 ,national strategy for transportation security review 7a7 ,,gao review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall evaluate the degree to which the most recent ,national ,strategy for ,transportation ,security1 as updated1 under section #aad7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is reflected in relevant ,federal transportation security programs1 budgets1 research1 staffing levels1 and related activities4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the evaluation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider the degree to which-- 7,a7 the strategy is sufficiently forward-looking to guide future ,federal efforts relating to transportation security2 7,b7 ,federal transportation security programs1 budgets1 research1 staffing levels1 and related activities for fiscal year #bjai and subsequent fiscal years would be guided by the strategy2 and 7,c7 any annual progress reports submitted to ,congress under that section after the strategy is submitted would provide information on the degree to which that strategy guides ,federal efforts relating to transportation security4 #aihf4 ,risk scenarios 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall annually develop1 consistent with the transportation modal security plans required under section #aad7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 risk-based priorities based on risk assessments conducted or received by the ,secretary across all transportation modes that consider threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences4 7b7 ,scenarios ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the risk-based priorities identified under subsection 7a7 are informed by an analysis of terrorist attack scenarios for each transportation mode1 including cyber-attack scenarios and intelligence and open source information about current and evolving threats4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date that annual risk-based priorities are developed under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,copies of the risk assessments for each transportation mode4 7#b7 ,a summary that ranks the risks within and across modes4 7#c7 ,a description of the risk-based priorities for securing the transportation sector that identifies and prioritizes the greatest security needs of such transportation sector1 both across and within modes1 in the order that such priorities should be addressed4 7#d7 ,information on the underlying methodologies used to assess risks across and within each transportation mode and the basis for any assumptions regarding threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences made in assessing and prioritizing risks within each such mode and across modes4 7d7 ,classification ,the information provided under subsection 7c7 may be submitted in a classified format or unclassified format1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 #aihg4 ,integrated and unified operations centers -- 7a7 ,framework ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the heads of other appropriate offices or components of the ,department1 shall make available to public and private stakeholders a framework for establishing an integrated and unified operations center responsible for overseeing daily operations of a transportation facility that promotes coordination for responses to terrorism1 serious incidents1 and other purposes1 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding the establishment and activities of integrated and unified operations centers at transportation facilities at which the ,,tsa has a presence4 #aihh4 ,national ,deployment ,force 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ddi1 as amended by section #aidc of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddidh4 ,national ,deployment ,office 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,transportation ,security ,administration a ,national ,deployment ,office1 to be headed by an individual with supervisory experience4 ,such individual shall be designated by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7b7 ,duties ,the individual designated as the head of the ,national ,deployment ,office shall be responsible for the following3 7#a7 ,maintaining a ,national ,deployment ,force within the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 including transportation security officers1 supervisory transportation security officers and lead transportation security officers1 to provide the ,administration with rapid and efficient response capabilities and augment the ,department of ,homeland ,security's homeland security operations to mitigate and reduce risk1 including for the following3 7,a7 ,airports temporarily requiring additional security personnel due to an emergency1 seasonal demands1 hiring shortfalls1 severe weather conditions1 passenger volume mitigation1 equipment support1 or other reasons4 7,b7 ,special events requiring enhanced security including ,national ,special ,security ,events1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7,c7 ,response in the aftermath of any manmade disaster1 including any terrorist attack4 7,d7 ,other such situations1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,educating transportation security officers regarding how to participate in the ,administration's ,national ,deployment ,force4 7#c7 ,recruiting officers to serve on the ,national ,deployment ,force1 in accordance with a staffing model to be developed by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,approving #a-year appointments for officers to serve on the ,national ,deployment ,force1 with an option to extend upon officer request and with the approval of the appropriate ,federal ,security ,director4 7#e7 ,training officers to serve on the ,national ,deployment ,force4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ddi1 as amended by section #aidc of this ,act1 is further amended by adding after the item relating to section #ddidg the following3 #ddidh4 ,national ,deployment ,office4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aad7;f71 as amended by section #aijd of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ae7 as paragraph 7#af72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad7 the following3 7#ae7 establish and maintain a ,national ,deployment ,office as required under section #ddidh of this title2 and 4 7d7 ,career development ,the ,administrator may consider service in the ,national ,deployment ,force as a positive factor when evaluating applicants for promotion opportunities within the ,,tsa4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report regarding activities of the ,national ,deployment ,office1 including the ,national ,deployment ,force1 established under section #ddidh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,each such report shall include information relating to the following3 7#a7 ,when1 where1 why1 how many1 and for how long the ,national ,deployment ,force was deployed throughout the #ab-month period covered by such report and the costs associated with such deployment4 7#b7 ,a description of collaboration between the ,national ,deployment ,office and other components of the ,department1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,state and local transportation security stakeholders4 7#c7 ,the size of the ,national ,deployment ,force1 including information on the staffing model of the ,national ,deployment ,force and adherence to such model as established by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,information on recruitment1 appointment1 and training activities1 including processes utilized to attract1 recruit1 appoint1 and train officers to serve on the ,national ,deployment ,force4 #aihi4 ,information sharing and cybersecurity 7a7 ,federal security directors ,section #ddicc is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,information sharing ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,,tsa ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 require each ,federal ,security ,director of an airport to meet at least quarterly with the airport director1 airport security coordinator1 and law enforcement agencies serving each such airport to discuss incident management protocols1 including the resolution of screening anomalies at passenger screening checkpoints2 and 7#b7 require each ,federal ,security ,director at an airport to inform1 consult1 and coordinate1 as appropriate1 with the respective airport security coordinator in a timely manner on security matters impacting airport operations and to establish and maintain operational protocols with such airport operators to ensure coordinated responses to security matters4 4 7b7 ,plan to improve information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop a plan to improve intelligence information sharing with ,state and local transportation entities that includes best practices to ensure that the information shared is actionable1 useful1 and not redundant4 7#b7 ,contents ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the incorporation of best practices for information sharing4 7,b7 ,the identification of areas of overlap and redundancy4 7,c7 ,an evaluation and incorporation of stakeholder input in the development of such plan4 7,d7 ,the integration of any recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on information sharing4 7#c7 ,solicitation ,the ,administrator shall solicit on an annual basis input from appropriate stakeholders1 including ,state and local transportation entities1 on the quality and quantity of intelligence received by such stakeholders relating to information sharing4 7c7 ,best practices sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a mechanism to share with ,state and local transportation entities best practices from across the law enforcement spectrum1 including ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal entities1 that relate to employee training1 employee professional development1 technology development and deployment1 hardening tactics1 and passenger and employee awareness programs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator shall solicit and incorporate stakeholder input-- 7,a7 in developing the mechanism for sharing best practices as required under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 not less frequently than annually on the quality and quantity of information such stakeholders receive through the mechanism established under such paragraph4 7d7 ,cybersecurity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7,a7 not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 implement the ,framework for ,improving ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity 7referred to in this section as the ,framework developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and any update to such ,framework under section #b of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb71 to manage the agency's cybersecurity risks2 and 7,b7 evaluate1 on a periodic basis1 but not less often than biennially1 the use of the ,framework under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,cybersecurity enhancements to aviation security activities ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall1 upon request1 conduct cybersecurity vulnerability assessments for airports and air carriers4 7#c7 ,,tsa trusted traveler and credentialing program cyber evaluation 7,a7 ,evaluation required ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 evaluate the cybersecurity of ,,tsa trusted traveler and credentialing programs that contain personal information of specific individuals or information that identifies specific individuals1 including the ,transportation ,worker ,identification ,credential and ,pre,check programs2 7ii7 identify any cybersecurity risks under the programs described in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 develop remediation plans to address the cybersecurity risks identified under clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date the evaluation under subparagraph 7,a7 is complete1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress information relating to such evaluation1 including any cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified and remediation plans to address such vulnerabilities4 ,such submission shall be provided in a classified form4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms cybersecurity risk and incident have the meanings given the terms in section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh74 #aiij4 ,security technologies tied to foreign threat countries ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment of terrorist and other threats to the transportation sector1 including surface transportation assets1 posed by the use of security technologies1 including software and networked technologies1 developed or manufactured by firms that are owned or closely linked to the governments of countries that are known to pose a cyber or homeland security threat4 ,i ,conforming and miscellaneous amendments #aiia4 ,title #di amendments 7a7 ,deletion of duties related to aviation security ,section #ajf7;g7 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,duties and powers of ,administrator ,the ,administrator shall carry out the following3 7#a7 ,duties and powers of the ,secretary of ,transportation under subsection 7f7 of this section related to aviation safety 7except those related to transportation1 packaging1 marking1 or description of hazardous material7 and stated in the following3 7,a7 ,section #cjh7;b74 7,b7 ,subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #aacb4 7,c7 ,sections #djaja7;c71 #djajc7;b71 #djajf7;a71 #djajh1 #djaji7;b71 #djaac7;a71 #djaac7;c71 #djaac7;d71 #djaac7;e71 and #djaad7;a74 7,d7 ,chapter #dde1 except sections #ddeja7;b71 #ddejb7;a77#b71 #ddejb7;a77#c71 #ddejb7;a77#d71 #ddejc1 #ddejf1 #ddeji1 #ddeaj1 #ddead1 and #ddeae4 7,e7 ,chapter #ddg1 except sections #ddgag1 #ddgah7;a71 #ddgah7;b71 #ddgai1 #ddgbj1 #ddgba7;b71 #ddgbb1 and #ddgbc4 7,f7 ,chapter #dea4 7,g7 ,chapter #dec4 7,h7 ,section #dfajd4 7,i7 ,subsections 7d7 and 7h77#b7 of section #dfcja and sections #dfcjc7;c71 #dfcjd through #dfcjh1 #dfcaj1 #dfcaa1 and #dfcac through #dfcaf4 7,j7 ,chapter #dfe4 7,k7 ,sections #dgejd7;b7 7related to flight procedures71 #dgejh7;a71 and #dhajg4 7#b7 ,additional duties and powers prescribed by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 4 7b7 ,transportation ,security ,oversight ,board ,section #aae is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#f71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator4 7c7 ,chapter #dja amendments ,chapter #dja is amended-- 7#a7 in section #djaji-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 #djaai1 #ddija1 #ddijc1 #ddijf1 and #ddice-ddicg2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking sections #ddiji and and inserting sections #ddiji7;a71 #ddiji7;b71 and2 7#b7 in section #djaac-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,under ,secretary or and inserting the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by that ,administrator or2 7ii7 by striking carried out by the ,administrator and inserting carried out by that ,administrator2 and 7iii7 by striking 1 ,under ,secretary1 or ,administrator1 and inserting 1 ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 or ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security or the2 7ii7 by striking ,transportation ,security ,administration or ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 as the case may be1 and inserting ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7iii7 by striking ,under ,secretary or ,administrator1 as the case may be1 and inserting ,administrator2 7#c7 by striking section #djaai2 and 7#d7 in the table of contents1 by striking the item relating to section #djaai and inserting the following3 #djaai4 ,reserved4 4 7d7 ,chapter #ddi amendments ,chapter #ddi is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ddija-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking but not later than the #fjth day following the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act2 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking no later than ,december #ca1 #bjjb2 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7aa7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary the first place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7bb7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary the second place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7,d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in that matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking but not later than the #fjth day following the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 7,e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking after the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act2 7,f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg1 the and inserting ,the2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking as follows3 and all that follows and inserting a period2 7iii7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall issue a final rule as a permanent regulation to implement this subsection in accordance with the provisions of chapter #e of title #e4 2 7iv7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7v7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,g7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary the first place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7,h7 in subsection 7i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 7,i7 in subsection 7j77#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,before ,january #a1 #bjjh1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the date of enactment of this subsection and inserting ,august #c1 #bjjg2 7,j7 in subsection 7k7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the and inserting ,the2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the in paragraph 7#c7 and inserting ,the2 and 7,k7 in subsection 7l7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,beginning ,june #a1 #bjab1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary the first place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7bb7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary the second place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking #fj days after the deadline specified in paragraph 7#b71 and not later than2 7bb7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary the first place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7cc7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary the second place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 section #ddijb is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 section #ddijc is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,definition and inserting ,definitions2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated1 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator2 7iv7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated1 by striking ,in this section1 law enforcement personnel means individuals-- and inserting ,in this section32 7v7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,a71 the following3 7#b7 ,law enforcement personnel ,the term law enforcement personnel means individuals-- 2 and 7vi7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,administrator2 7,c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,under ,secretary's each place it appears and inserting ,administrator's2 7,d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this subsection12 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking section #ddijc7;c7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking 1 not later than ,march #ca1 #bjje12 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,administrator2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking section and inserting paragraph2 and 7v7 in paragraph 7#f77;,c71 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,e7 in subsection 7i77#c71 by striking 1 after the date of enactment of this paragraph12 7,f7 in subsection 7j7-- 7i7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall periodically recommend to airport operators commercially available measures or procedures to prevent access to secure airport areas by unauthorized persons4 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by striking ,computer-,assisted ,passenger ,prescreening ,system and inserting ,secure ,flight program2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking ,computer-,assisted ,passenger ,prescreening ,system and inserting ,secure ,flight program2 7bb7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,administrator2 and 7cc7 by striking system each place it appears and inserting program2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 by striking ,computer-,assisted ,passenger ,prescreening ,system and inserting ,secure ,flight program2 7bb7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,administrator2 and 7cc7 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjje1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration71 or the designee of the ,assistant ,secretary1 and inserting ,the ,administrator2 7bb7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after completion of testing under clause 7i71 the and inserting ,the2 and 7cc7 in clause 7iv71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after and inserting ,after2 7,v7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,administrator2 7,,vi7 in subparagraph 7,e77i71 by striking ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,assistant ,secretary assumes the performance of the advanced passenger prescreening function under subparagraph 7,c77ii71 the and inserting ,the ,administrator2 and 7,,vii7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7,g7 in subsection 7l71 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator2 7,h7 in subsection 7m7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,administrator2 and 7ii7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7#d7 section #ddijd is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking section #aad7t77#c7 and inserting section #aad7s77#c72 and 7ii7 by striking section #aad7t7 and inserting section #aad7s72 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking ,not later than #ij days after the date of the submission of the ,national ,strategy for ,transportation ,security under section #aad7t77#d77;,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking section #aad7t77#a7 and inserting section #aad7s77#a72 and 7,d7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#e7 section #ddije is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking ,secretary4 and inserting ,administrator42 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,c7 in subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7f71 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#f7 section #ddijf is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7#g7 section #ddijh is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking safety or2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,administrator2 7#h7 section #ddiji is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,not later than ,march #af1 #aiia1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act1 each and inserting ,each2 7ii7 in paragraphs 7#b77;,f7 and 7#e71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,not later than #fj days after date of enactment of this paragraph1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7aa7 by striking the ,secretary will and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security will2 and 7bb7 by striking the ,secretary to and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to2 7#i7 section #ddiaa is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking request of the ,secretary and inserting request of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary1 and the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking intelligence community and the ,under ,secretary and inserting intelligence community and the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#aj7 section #ddiab is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 not later than ,november #af1 #aiic12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 by striking ,research1 ,engineering and ,development ,advisory ,committee and inserting ,administrator2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 as a subcommittee of the ,research1 ,engineering1 and ,development ,advisory ,committee12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act1 and every two years thereafter1 and inserting ,biennially12 7,c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,security and research and development activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall conduct research 7including behavioral research7 and development activities appropriate to develop1 modify1 test1 and evaluate a system1 procedure1 facility1 or device to protect passengers and property against acts of criminal violence1 aircraft piracy1 and terrorism and to ensure security4 7#b7 ,disclosure 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #eeb of title #e1 the ,administrator shall prescribe regulations prohibiting disclosure of information obtained or developed in ensuring security under this title if the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security decides disclosing the information would-- 7i7 be an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy2 7ii7 reveal a trade secret or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information2 or 7iii7 be detrimental to transportation safety4 7,b7 ,information to ,congress ,subparagraph 7,a7 does not authorize information to be withheld from a committee of ,congress authorized to have the information4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be construed to authorize the designation of information as sensitive security information 7as defined in section #ae4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7-- 7i7 to conceal a violation of law1 inefficiency1 or administrative error2 7ii7 to prevent embarrassment to a person1 organization1 or agency2 7iii7 to restrain competition2 or 7iv7 to prevent or delay the release of information that does not require protection in the interest of transportation security1 including basic scientific research information not clearly related to transportation security4 7,d7 ,privacy ,act ,section #eeb;a of title #e shall not apply to disclosures that the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may make from the systems of records of the ,transportation ,security ,administration to any ,federal law enforcement1 intelligence1 protective service1 immigration1 or national security official in order to assist the official receiving the information in the performance of official duties4 7#c7 ,transfers of duties and powers prohibited ,except as otherwise provided by law1 the ,administrator may not transfer a duty or power under this section to another department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government4 7e7 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this section1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7#aa7 section #ddiac is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator72 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7iv7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,administrator2 7#ab7 section #ddiad is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,c7 by inserting the ,department of ,transportation1 before air carriers1 airport authorities1 and others2 7#ac7 section #ddiae is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#ad7 section #ddiaf is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary the first place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary the second place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7#ae7 section #ddiag is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking by the ,secretary and inserting by the ,administrator2 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#af7 section #ddiah is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the date of enactment of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act and inserting ,december #ab1 #bjjc12 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,federal ,air ,marshals ,service and inserting ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service2 and 7,c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#ag7 section #ddibj is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking subsection 7a7 or section #ddiai and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this section1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7#ah7 section #ddibb is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,deputation and inserting ,deputization2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,deputation and inserting ,deputization2 and 7ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking deputation and inserting deputization2 and 7,d7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#ai7 section #ddibc is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 by striking 7#a7 ,in general4--2 and 7,d7 by striking subsection 7j72 7#bj7 section #ddibd is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking ,administrator under and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under2 7,b7 in subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 by striking ,administrator and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,d7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#ba7 section #ddibe is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#bb7 section #ddibf7;b77#c7 is amended by striking an misidentified passenger and inserting a misidentified passenger2 7#bc7 section #ddibg is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,veteran ,affairs and inserting ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,report and inserting ,reports2 and 7ii7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 and inserting ,each year12 7#bd7 section #ddicc is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7ii7 by striking ,federal ,security ,manager and inserting ,federal ,security ,director2 and 7iii7 by striking ,managers each place it appears and inserting ,federal ,security ,directors2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,manager and inserting ,federal ,security ,director2 and 7,c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#be7 section #ddicd is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7ii7 by striking airports4 ,in coordination with the ,secretary and inserting airports4 ,in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state2 7iii7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall give high priority and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,state shall give high priority2 and 7iv7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the ,secretary and the chief and inserting the ,secretary of ,state and the chief2 7#bf7 section #ddice is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator2 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking ,within #cj days after the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7bb7 by inserting other before provision of law2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking section #aajb7;a77#bb7 and inserting section #aja7;a77#bb72 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by inserting other before provision of law2 7,d7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking ,within #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act1 the and inserting ,the2 7,e7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this section1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7#bg7 section #ddicf is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 11 and inserting a comma2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary's and inserting ,administrator's2 7,c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this section1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7#bh7 section #ddicg is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#bi7 section #ddich is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#cj7 section #ddici7;d7 is amended by striking ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#ca7 section #ddidj is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the last two sentences2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,determination of costs 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount of the costs under paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration and shall not be subject to judicial review4 7,b7 ,definition of ,federal law enforcement personnel ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the term ,federal law enforcement personnel includes ,state and local law enforcement officers who are deputized under section #ddibb4 2 7,b7 in subsections 7b71 7d71 7e71 7g71 and 7h71 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking within #fj days of the date of enactment of this ,act1 or2 and 7,,ii7 by striking thereafter2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7d7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection2 7,d7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking ,fees payable to ,under ,secretary in the heading and inserting ,fees payable to ,administrator2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7i77#d7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,l7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h71 respectively2 7#cb7 section #ddida7;a7 is amended by inserting the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 after ,department of ,transportation12 7#cc7 section #ddidb is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,within #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security may1 in consultation with and inserting ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may1 in consultation with other relevant ,federal agencies and2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 and and inserting 2 and2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting a comma after ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking 7#a7 ,performance plan and report4--2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated1 by striking the ,secretary and the ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security shall agree and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall agree2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated1 by striking the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration12 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#cd7 section #ddidc is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,secretary and ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary the first place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary shall each place it appears and inserting ,administrator shall2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,aviation ,security ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security and inserting ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-ga2 #aae ,stat4 #eig71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#ce7 section #ddidd is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,transportation ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 after consult with2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#cf7 section #ddide7;b7 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#cg7 section #ddidf is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#a7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#d7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary receives and inserting the ,administrator receives2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,secretary shall and inserting the ,administrator shall2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,aviation ,security ,stakeholder ,participation ,act of #bjad1 the and inserting ,the4 7e7 ,chapter #dea amendments ,section #deajg is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the second sentence4 7f7 ,chapter #dfa amendments ,chapter #dfa is amended-- 7#a7 in each of sections #dfaja7;a77#a71 #dfajb7;a71 #dfajc7;a71 #dfajd7;a71 #dfaje7;a71 #dfajf1 #dfajg7;b71 and #dfaaj7;a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 in each of sections #dfaja1 #dfajb7;c71 #dfajc1 #dfajd1 #dfaje1 #dfajg1 and #dfaaj by striking or ,administrator each place it appears and inserting or ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#c7 in each of sections #dfaja7;a77#a71 #dfajb7;a7 #dfajc7;a71 #dfajd7;a71 #dfaje7;a71 #dfajf1 #dfajg7;b71 and #dfaaj7;a7 by striking by the ,administrator7 and inserting by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration72 7#d7 in each of sections #dfaja1 #dfajb1 #dfajc1 #dfajd1 #dfaje1 #dfajg1 and #dfaaj by striking ,under ,secretary1 each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration12 7#e7 in section #dfajb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the ,administrator each place it appears and inserting the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking and ,administrator each place it appears and inserting and ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the ,administrator1 or an officer or employee of the ,administration in subsection 7d7 and inserting the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 or an officer or employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#f7 in section #dfajd-- 7,a7 by striking subpena each place it appears and inserting subpoena2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking subpenas and inserting subpoenas2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,administrator1 or and inserting the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 or2 7#g7 in section #dfaje7;c71 by striking ,when the ,administrator and inserting ,when the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#h7 in section #dfaji1 by inserting 7or the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator7 after ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#i7 in section #dfaaa-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by inserting the before ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7ii7 by striking ,administrator is and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration is2 and 7iii7 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in subsections 7b71 7c71 7e71 and 7g71 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,c7 in subsection 7g77#b77;,a71 by striking 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and inserting 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4772 and 7,d7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7g7 ,chapter #dfc amendments ,chapter #dfc is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dfcja-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking or chapter #dea and inserting chapter #dea2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting of ,transportation after ,secretary2 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking defined by the ,secretary and inserting defined by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,administrator shall and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall2 7ii7 in paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting of ,transportation after ,secretary2 7,d7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,administrator and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7h77#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking or the ,administrator with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator and inserting or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#b7 in section #dfcjd7;b71 by striking or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator and inserting or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#c7 in section #dfcaa-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,,ii7 by striking the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator and inserting or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,,iii7 by striking ,administrator shall and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall2 and 7,,iv7 by striking ,administrator1 and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,administrator and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,b7 in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#d7 in section #dfcac-- 7,a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 by striking or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator and inserting or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,c7 by striking subpena and inserting subpoena2 and 7#e7 in section #dfcaf7;a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 by striking or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator and inserting or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with respect to aviation safety duties and powers designated to be carried out by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7h7 ,chapter #dfe amendments ,chapter #dfe is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dfeje7;d77#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in the table of contents for chapter #dfe of subtitle ,,vii1 by striking the following3 #dfejc4 ,repealed4 4 7i7 ,chapter #dhc repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #dhc is repealed4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for subtitle ,,vii is amended by striking the following3 #dhc4;,aviation security funding#dhcja 4 7j7 ,authority ,to exempt 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ddi is amended by inserting before section #ddicc the following3 #ddica4 ,authority to exempt ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may grant an exemption from a regulation prescribed in carrying out sections #ddija1 #ddijc1 #ddijf1 #ddiji7;c71 and #ddice-ddicg of this title when the ,secretary decides the exemption is in the public interest4 #ddicb4 ,administrative 7a7 ,general authority ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may take action the ,secretary or the ,administrator considers necessary to carry out this chapter and chapters #dfa1 #dfc1 and #dfe of this title1 including conducting investigations1 prescribing regulations1 standards1 and procedures1 and issuing orders4 7b7 ,indemnification ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may indemnify an officer or employee of the ,transportation ,security ,administration against a claim or judgment arising out of an act that the ,administrator decides was committed within the scope of the official duties of the officer or employee4 4 7#b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of chapter #ddi is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #ddicc the following3 #ddica4 ,authority to exempt4 #ddicb4 ,administrative4 4 #aiib4 ,table of contents of chapter #ddi ,the table of contents of chapter #ddi is amended-- 7#a7 in the item relating to section #ddibb1 by striking ,deputation and inserting ,deputization2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #ddida the following3 #ddidb4 ,performance goals and objectives4 #ddidc4 ,performance management system4 4 #aiic4 ,other laws2 ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd ,section #djaf7;c7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddiag note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement and the ,director of ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration71 and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration and the ,director of ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #aiid4 ,savings provisions ,references relating to the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security in statutes1 ,executive orders1 rules1 regulations1 directives1 or delegations of authority that precede the effective date of this ,act shall be deemed to refer1 as appropriate1 to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 ,clerk4