,i #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #d ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #ac1 #bjah,mr4 ,shuster 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,de,fazio1 ,mr4 ,smith of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,lo,biondo1 ,mr4 ,larsen of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,barletta1 ,ms4 ,titus1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,missouri1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,hunter1 ,mr4 ,garamendi1 ,mr4 ,denham1 ,mr4 ,capuano1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,louisiana1 and ,mrs4 ,napolitano7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,financial ,services1 ,ways and ,means1 ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and ,natural ,resources1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize programs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,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 ,sec4 #b4 ,effective date4 ,title ,i--,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,funding of ,,faa ,programs ,sec4 #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,,faa operations4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,adjustment to ,,aip program funding4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,funding for aviation programs4 ,subtitle ,b--,passenger facility charges ,sec4 #aaa4 ,passenger facility charge modernization4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,pilot program for passenger facility charge authorizations4 ,subtitle ,c--,airport ,improvement ,program modifications ,sec4 #aba4 ,clarification of airport obligation to provide ,,faa airport space4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,mothers' rooms at airports4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,extension of competitive access reports4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,grant assurances4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,government share of project costs4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,updated veterans' preference4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,special rule4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,marshall ,islands1 ,micronesia1 and ,palau4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,nondiscrimination4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,state block grant program expansion4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,midway ,island ,airport4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,property conveyance releases4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,contract tower program4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,airport access roads in remote locations4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,buy ,america requirements4 ,subtitle ,d--,airport noise and environmental streamlining ,sec4 #aea4 ,recycling plans for airports4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,pilot program sunset4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,extension of grant authority for compatible land use planning and projects by ,state and local governments4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,updating airport noise exposure maps4 ,sec4 #aee4 ,stage #c aircraft study4 ,sec4 #aef4 ,addressing community noise concerns4 ,sec4 #aeg4 ,study on potential health impacts of overflight noise4 ,sec4 #aeh4 ,environmental mitigation pilot program4 ,sec4 #aei4 ,aircraft noise exposure4 ,sec4 #afj4 ,community involvement in ,,faa ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes4 ,sec4 #afa4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,clarification of reimbursable allowed costs of ,,faa memoranda of agreement4 ,title ,,ii--,,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 ,subtitle ,c--,flight ,standards ,reform ,sec4 #bca4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,centralized safety guidance database4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board4 ,subtitle ,d--,safety ,workforce ,sec4 #bda4 ,safety workforce training strategy4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,workforce review4 ,subtitle ,e--,international ,aviation ,sec4 #bea4 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad4 ,sec4 #beb4 ,bilateral exchanges of safety oversight responsibilities4 ,sec4 #bec4 ,,faa leadership abroad4 ,sec4 #bed4 ,registration1 certification1 and related fees4 ,title ,,iii--,safety ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #cja4 ,,faa technical training4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,safety critical staffing4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,advanced cockpit displays4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,marking of towers4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,cabin evacuation4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,,oda staffing and oversight4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,funding for additional safety needs4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,funding for additional ,,faa licensing needs4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,,hims program4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,acceptance of voluntarily provided safety information4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,flight attendant duty period limitations and rest requirements4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,secondary cockpit barriers4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,aviation maintenance industry technical workforce4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,critical airfield markings4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,regulatory ,reform4 ,subtitle ,b--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #cca4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,codification of existing law2 additional provisions4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,,uas privacy review4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,public ,,uas operations by ,tribal governments4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,evaluation of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #cch4 ,study on roles of governments relating to low-altitude operation of small unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #cci4 ,study on financing of unmanned aircraft services4 ,sec4 #cdj4 ,update of ,,faa comprehensive plan4 ,sec4 #cda4 ,cooperation related to certain counter-,,uas technology4 ,title ,,iv--,air ,service ,improvements ,subtitle ,a--,airline ,customer ,service ,improvements ,sec4 #dja4 ,reliable air service in ,american ,samoa4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,cell phone voice communication ban4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,advisory committee for aviation consumer protection4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,improved notification of insecticide use4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,advertisements and disclosure of fees for passenger air transportation4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,involuntarily bumping passengers after aircraft boarded4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,availability of consumer rights information4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,consumer complaints hotline4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,widespread disruptions4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,involuntarily denied boarding compensation4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,consumer information on actual flight times4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,advisory committee for transparency in air ambulance industry4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,air ambulance complaints4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,passenger rights4 ,subtitle ,b--,aviation ,consumers ,with ,disabilities ,sec4 #dda4 ,select subcommittee4 ,sec4 #ddb4 ,aviation consumers with disabilities study4 ,sec4 #ddc4 ,feasibility study on in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems4 ,sec4 #ddd4 ,access advisory committee recommendations4 ,subtitle ,c--,small ,community ,air ,service ,sec4 #dea4 ,essential air service authorization4 ,sec4 #deb4 ,extension of final order establishing mileage adjustment eligibility4 ,sec4 #dec4 ,study on essential air service reform4 ,sec4 #ded4 ,small community air service4 ,sec4 #dee4 ,air transportation to noneligible places4 ,title ,v--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #eja4 ,review of ,,faa strategic cybersecurity plan4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,,faa review and reform4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,aviation fuel4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,air shows4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,part #ia review1 reform1 and streamlining4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,aircraft registration4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,air transportation of lithium cells and batteries4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural and small communities4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,ensuring ,,faa readiness to provide seamless oceanic operations4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women in aviation4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,aircraft leasing4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,report on obsolete test equipment4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,aviation rulemaking committee for part #ace pilot rest and duty rules4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority4 ,sec4 #eai4 ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast4 ,sec4 #ebj4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees stationed on ,guam4 ,sec4 #eba4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,application of veterans' preference to ,federal ,aviation ,administration personnel management system4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,public aircraft eligible for logging flight times4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration workforce review4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,state taxation4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,aviation and aerospace workforce of the future4 ,sec4 #ebg4 ,future aviation and aerospace workforce study4 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,,faa leadership on civil supersonic aircraft4 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,oklahoma registry office4 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,foreign air transportation under ,united ,states-,european ,union ,air ,transport ,agreement4 ,sec4 #eca4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,part #ajg implementation improvements4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,part #ajg transparency and technology improvements4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,prohibitions against smoking on passenger flights4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,consumer protection requirements relating to large ticket agents4 ,sec4 #ecf4 ,,faa data transparency4 ,sec4 #ecg4 ,agency procurement reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #ech4 ,zero-emission vehicles and technology4 ,sec4 #eci4 ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plans4 ,sec4 #edj4 ,study on training of customer-facing air carrier employees4 ,sec4 #eda4 ,minimum dimensions for passenger seats4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,study of ground transportation options4 ,title ,,vi--,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act ,sec4 #fja4 ,applicability4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,state defined4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,wildfire prevention4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,additional activities4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,eligibility for code implementation and enforcement4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,program improvements4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,prioritization of facilities4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,guidance on evacuation routes4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,duplication of benefits4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,state administration of assistance for direct temporary housing and permanent housing construction4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,assistance to individuals and households4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,multifamily lease and repair assistance4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,private nonprofit facility4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,management costs4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,flexibility4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,additional disaster assistance4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,national veterinary emergency teams4 ,sec4 #fah4 ,dispute resolution pilot program4 ,sec4 #fai4 ,unified ,federal environmental and historic preservation review4 ,sec4 #fbj4 ,closeout incentives4 ,sec4 #fba4 ,performance of services4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,study to streamline and consolidate information collection4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,agency accountability4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,audit of contracts4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,inspector general audit of ,,fema contracts for tarps and plastic sheeting4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,relief organizations4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,guidance on inundated and submerged roads4 ,sec4 #fbh4 ,authorities4 ,sec4 #fbi4 ,recoupment of certain assistance prohibited4 ,sec4 #fcj4 ,statute of limitations4 ,sec4 #fca4 ,technical assistance and recommendations4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,guidance on hazard mitigation assistance4 ,sec4 #fcc4 ,local impact4 ,sec4 #fcd4 ,additional hazard mitigation activities4 ,sec4 #fce4 ,national public infrastructure predisaster hazard mitigation4 ,sec4 #fcf4 ,additional mitigation activities4 ,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 ,associate ,administrator for ,research and ,development4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,research advisory committee4 ,subtitle ,c--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #gba4 ,unmanned aircraft systems research and development roadmap4 ,sec4 #gbb4 ,probabilistic metrics for exemptions4 ,sec4 #gbc4 ,probabilistic assessment of risks4 ,sec4 #gbd4 ,unmanned aerial vehicle-manned aircraft collision research4 ,sec4 #gbe4 ,special rule for research and development4 ,sec4 #gbf4 ,beyond line-of-sight research and development4 ,subtitle ,d--,cybersecurity ,sec4 #gca4 ,cyber ,testbed4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,cabin communications1 entertainment1 and information technology systems cybersecurity vulnerabilities4 ,sec4 #gcc4 ,cybersecurity threat modeling4 ,sec4 #gcd4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology cybersecurity standards4 ,sec4 #gce4 ,cybersecurity research coordination4 ,sec4 #gcf4 ,cybersecurity research and development program4 ,subtitle ,e--,,faa ,research and ,development ,activities ,sec4 #gda4 ,research plan for the certification of new technologies into the national airspace system4 ,sec4 #gdb4 ,aviation fuel research1 development1 and usage4 ,sec4 #gdc4 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations4 ,sec4 #gdd4 ,single-piloted commercial cargo aircraft4 ,sec4 #gde4 ,electromagnetic spectrum research and development4 ,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 #b4 ,effective date ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,i ,authorizations ,a ,funding of ,,faa ,programs #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs 7a7 ,authorization ,section #dhajc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dgejd7;c7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section #dgejd7;c7-- 7#a7 #c1cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #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 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations from ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund ,section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #b1ibj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 7#b7 #b1ihd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 7#c7 #c1jdi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#d7 #c1aah1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#e7 #c1aij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#f7 #c1bfc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,set asides ,section #dhaja7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 carried out using amounts appropriated under subsection 7a71 after air traffic control modernization project4 #ajc4 ,,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 #aj1bca1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #aj1dcd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,c7 #aj1fci1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,d7 #aj1hfa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,e7 #aa1jie1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,f7 #aa1cbi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,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 #ajd4 ,adjustment to ,,aip program funding ,section #dhaab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #dha of such title1 are repealed4 #aje4 ,funding for aviation programs ,section #dhaad7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting in fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 ,b ,passenger facility charges #aaa4 ,passenger facility charge modernization ,section #djaag7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking or #c and inserting #c1 #d1 or #d4ej2 7#b7 by repealing paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 and inserting specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking imposed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#d7 and inserting imposed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking specified in paragraphs 7#a71 7#d71 and 7#f7 and inserting specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#f72 and 7,b7 by striking imposed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#d7 and inserting imposed under paragraph 7#a74 #aab4 ,pilot program for passenger facility charge authorizations ,section #djaag7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by striking at ,nonhub ,airports2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking nonhub4 ,c ,airport ,improvement ,program modifications #aba4 ,clarification of airport obligation to provide ,,faa airport space ,section #ddejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,airport space 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may not require an airport owner1 operator1 or sponsor 7as defined in section #dgajb7 to provide building construction1 maintenance1 utilities1 administrative support1 or space on airport property to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without adequate compensation4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply in any case in which an airport owner1 operator1 or sponsor-- 7,a7 provides land or buildings without compensation to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for facilities used to carry out activities related to air traffic control or navigation pursuant to a grant assurance2 or 7,b7 provides goods or services to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without compensation or at below-market rates pursuant to a negotiated agreement between the owner1 operator1 or sponsor and the ,administrator4 4 #abb4 ,mothers' rooms at airports 7a7 ,lactation area defined ,section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bi7 lactation area means a room or other location in a commercial service airport that-- 7,a7 provides a location for members of the public to express breast milk that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from the public2 7,b7 has a door that can be locked2 7,c7 includes a place to sit1 a table or other flat surface1 and an electrical outlet2 7,d7 is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who use wheelchairs2 and 7,e7 is not located in a restroom4 4 7b7 ,project grant written assurances for large and medium hub airports 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dgajg7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bj7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ba7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 with respect to a medium or large hub airport1 the airport owner or operator will maintain a lactation area in each passenger terminal building of the airport in the sterile area 7as defined in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 of the building4 4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to a project grant application submitted for a fiscal year beginning on or after the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,special rule ,the requirement in the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 that a lactation area be located in the sterile area of a passenger terminal building shall not apply with respect to a project grant application for a period of time1 determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 if the ,secretary determines that construction or maintenance activities make it impracticable or unsafe for the lactation area to be located in the sterile area of the building4 7c7 ,terminal development costs ,section #dgaai7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,lactation areas ,in addition to the projects described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may approve a project for terminal development for the construction or installation of a lactation area at a commercial service airport4 4 7d7 ,pre-,existing facilities ,on application by an airport sponsor1 the ,secretary may determine that a lactation area in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act complies with the requirement of section #dgajg7;a77#bb7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 notwithstanding the absence of one of the facilities or characteristics referred to in the definition of the term lactation area in section #dgajb of such title1 as added by this section4 #abc4 ,extension of competitive access reports ,section #dgajg7r77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #abd4 ,grant assurances 7a7 ,construction of recreational aircraft ,section #dgajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,construction of recreational aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,the construction of a covered aircraft shall be treated as an aeronautical activity for purposes of-- 7,a7 determining an airport's compliance with a grant assurance made under this section or any other provision of law2 and 7,b7 the receipt of ,federal financial assistance for airport development4 7#b7 ,covered aircraft defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered aircraft means an aircraft-- 7,a7 used or intended to be used exclusively for recreational purposes2 and 7,b7 constructed or under construction by a private individual at a general aviation airport4 4 7b7 ,community use of airport land ,section #dgajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,community use of airport land 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#ac71 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the sponsor of a public-use airport shall not be considered to be in violation of this subtitle1 or to be found in violation of a grant assurance made under this section1 or under any other provision of law1 as a condition for the receipt of ,federal financial assistance for airport development1 solely because the sponsor has entered into an agreement1 including a revised agreement1 with a local government providing for the use of airport property for an interim compatible recreational purpose at below fair market value4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,this subsection shall apply only-- 7,a7 to an agreement regarding airport property that was initially entered into before the publication of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,policy and ,procedures ,concerning the ,use of ,airport ,revenue1 dated ,february #af1 #aiii2 7,b7 if the agreement between the sponsor and the local government is subordinate to any existing or future agreements between the sponsor and the ,secretary1 including agreements related to a grant assurance under this section2 7,c7 to airport property that was acquired under a ,federal airport development grant program2 7,d7 if the airport sponsor has provided a written statement to the ,administrator that the property made available for a recreational purpose will not be needed for any aeronautical purpose during the next #aj years2 7,e7 if the agreement includes a term of not more than #b years to prepare the airport property for the interim compatible recreational purpose and not more than #aj years of use for that purpose2 7,f7 if the recreational purpose will not impact the aeronautical use of the airport2 7,g7 if the airport sponsor provides a certification that the sponsor is not responsible for preparation1 start-up1 operations1 maintenance1 or any other costs associated with the recreational purpose2 and 7,h7 if the recreational purpose is consistent with ,federal land use compatibility criteria under section #dgejb4 7#c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as permitting a diversion of airport revenue for the capital or operating costs associated with the community use of airport land4 4 #abe4 ,government share of project costs ,section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking primary airport having at least 4#be percent of the total number of passenger boardings each year at all commercial service airports2 and inserting medium or large hub airport22 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 #ie percent for a project that-- 7,a7 the ,administrator determines is a successive phase of a multi-phase construction project for which the sponsor received a grant in fiscal year #bjaa2 and 7,b7 for which the ,united ,states ,government's share of allowable project costs could otherwise be #ij percent under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c74 4 #abf4 ,updated veterans' preference ,section #dgaab7;c77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or ,operation ,new ,dawn for more and inserting ,operation ,new ,dawn1 ,operation ,inherent ,resolve1 ,operation ,freedom's ,sentinel1 or any successor contingency operation to such operations for more2 and 7#b7 by striking or ,operation ,new ,dawn 7whichever is later7 and inserting ,operation ,new ,dawn1 ,operation ,inherent ,resolve1 ,operation ,freedom's ,sentinel1 or any successor contingency operation to such operations 7whichever is later74 #abg4 ,special rule ,section #dgaad7;d77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbj-- 7i7 an airport that accrued apportionment funds under subparagraph 7,a7 in fiscal year #bjac that is listed as having an unclassified status under the most recent national plan of integrated airport systems shall continue to accrue apportionment funds under subparagraph 7,a7 at the same amount the airport accrued apportionment funds in fiscal year #bjac1 subject to the conditions of this paragraph2 7ii7 notwithstanding the period of availability as described in section #dgaag7;b71 an amount apportioned to an airport under clause 7i7 shall be available to the airport only during the fiscal year in which the amount is apportioned2 and 7iii7 notwithstanding the waiver permitted under section #dgaag7;c77#b71 an airport receiving apportionment funds under clause 7i7 may not waive its claim to any part of the apportioned funds in order to make the funds available for a grant for another public-use airport4 7,d7 ,an airport that re-establishes its classified status shall be eligible to accrue apportionment funds pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 so long as such airport retains its classified status4 4 #abh4 ,marshall ,islands1 ,micronesia1 and ,palau ,section #dgaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7i72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated7 by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjah and inserting fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc4 #abi4 ,nondiscrimination ,section #dgabc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,indian employment 7#a7 ,tribal sponsor preference ,consistent with section #gjc7;i7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#b7;i771 nothing in this section shall preclude the preferential employment of ,indians living on or near a reservation on a project or contract at-- 7,a7 an airport sponsored by an ,indian tribal government2 or 7,b7 an airport located on an ,indian reservation4 7#b7 ,state preference ,a ,state may implement a preference for employment of ,indians on a project carried out under this subchapter near an ,indian reservation4 7#c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall cooperate with ,indian tribal governments and the ,states to implement this subsection4 7#d7 ,indian tribal government defined ,in this section1 the term ,indian tribal government has the same meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 4 #acj4 ,state block grant program expansion ,section #dgabh7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking not more than #i qualified ,states for fiscal years #bjjj and #bjja and #aj qualified ,states for each fiscal year thereafter and inserting not more than #bj qualified ,states for each fiscal year4 #aca4 ,midway ,island ,airport ,section #ahf7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#aag ,stat4 #beah7 is amended in the first sentence by striking fiscal years #bjab through #bjah and inserting fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc4 #acb4 ,property conveyance releases ,section #hag7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgabe note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or section #bc and inserting 1 section #bc2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 or section #dgabe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code before the period at the end4 #acc4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,while significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajg7;e7 and #dgaac71 discrimination and related barriers continue to pose significant obstacles for minority- and women-owned businesses seeking to do business in airport-related markets across the ,nation4 ,these continuing barriers merit the continuation of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program4 7#b7 ,congress has received and reviewed testimony and documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous sources1 including congressional hearings and roundtables1 scientific reports1 reports issued by public and private agencies1 news stories1 reports of discrimination by organizations and individuals1 and discrimination lawsuits4 ,this testimony and documentation shows that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem4 7#c7 ,this testimony and documentation demonstrates that discrimination across the ,nation poses a barrier to full and fair participation in airport-related businesses of women business owners and minority business owners in the racial groups detailed in parts #bc and #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and has impacted firm development and many aspects of airport-related business in the public and private markets4 7#d7 ,this testimony and documentation provides a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program and the airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise program to address race and gender discrimination in airport-related business4 #acd4 ,contract tower program 7a7 ,air traffic control contract program 7#a7 ,special rule ,section #dgabd7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking exceeds the benefit for a period of #ah months after such determination is made and inserting the following3 exceeds the benefit-- 7i7 for the #a-year period after such determination is made2 or 7ii7 if an appeal of such determination is requested1 for the #a-year period described in subsection 7d77#d77;,d7 4 7#b7 ,funding of cost-share program ,section #dgabd7;b77#c77;,e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,e7 ,funding ,amounts appropriated pursuant to section #ajf7k77#a7 may be used to carry out this paragraph4 4 7#c7 ,construction of air traffic control towers 7,a7 ,grants ,section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in each of clauses 7i77,,iii7 and 7ii77,,iii7 by inserting 1 including remote air traffic control tower equipment certified by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration after #aiif4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,section #dgabd7;b77#d77;,b77i77,i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking pilot4 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 program established under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall annually calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio with respect to the tower4 7,b7 ,towers participating in contract tower program ,in the case of an air traffic control tower that is operated under the program established under subsection 7a7 and continued under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall not calculate a benefit-to-cost ratio after the date of enactment of this subsection with respect to the tower unless the ,secretary determines that the annual aircraft traffic at the airport where the tower is located has decreased-- 7i7 by more than #be percent from the previous year2 or 7ii7 by more than #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 non-contract tower related personnel and equipment1 even if the personnel or equipment are 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 program established under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall not require a cost-share payment from the airport1 ,state1 or local government for #a year following the last day of the #cj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,c74 4 #ace4 ,airport access roads in remote locations ,notwithstanding section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal years #bjah through #bjba1 the definition of the term terminal development under that section includes the development of an airport access road that-- 7#a7 is located in a noncontiguous ,state2 7#b7 is not more than #c miles in length2 7#c7 connects to the nearest public roadways of not more than the #b closest census designated places2 and 7#d7 is constructed for the purpose of connecting the census designated places with a planned or newly constructed airport4 #acf4 ,buy ,america requirements 7a7 ,notice of waivers ,if the ,secretary of ,transportation determines that it is necessary to waive the application of section #ejaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 based on a finding under section #ejaja7;b7 of that title1 the ,secretary1 at least #aj days before the date on which the waiver takes effect1 shall-- 7#a7 make publicly available1 in an easily identifiable location on the website of the ,department of ,transportation1 a detailed written justification of the waiver determination2 and 7#b7 provide an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the waiver determination4 7b7 ,annual report ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on waivers issued under section #ejaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the fiscal year4 ,d ,airport noise and environmental streamlining #aea4 ,recycling plans for airports ,section #dgajf7;a77#f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting that includes the project before 1 the master plan4 #aeb4 ,pilot program sunset 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgadj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dgadj;a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #dgadj4 7c7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the items relating to sections #dgadj and #dgadj;a2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #dgaci the following3 #dgadj4 ,increasing the energy efficiency of airport power sources4 4 #aec4 ,extension of grant authority for compatible land use planning and projects by ,state and local governments ,section #dgada7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #aed4 ,updating airport noise exposure maps ,section #dgejc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,revised maps 7#a7 ,in general ,an airport operator that submitted a noise exposure map under subsection 7a7 shall submit a revised map to the ,secretary if1 in an area surrounding an airport1 a change in the operation of the airport would establish a substantial new noncompatible use1 or would significantly reduce noise over existing noncompatible uses1 that is not reflected in either the existing conditions map or forecast map currently on file with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,timing ,a submission under paragraph 7#a7 shall be required only if the relevant change in the operation of the airport occurs during-- 7,a7 the forecast period of the applicable noise exposure map submitted by an airport operator under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 the implementation period of the airport operator's noise compatibility program4 4 #aee4 ,stage #c aircraft study 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of the potential benefits1 costs1 and other impacts that would result from a phaseout of covered stage #c aircraft4 7b7 ,contents ,the review shall include-- 7#a7 a determination of the number1 types1 frequency of operations1 and owners and operators of covered stage #c aircraft2 7#b7 an analysis of the potential benefits1 costs1 and other impacts to air carriers1 general aviation operators1 airports1 communities surrounding airports1 and the general public associated with phasing out or reducing the operations of covered stage #c aircraft1 assuming such a phaseout or reduction is put into effect over a reasonable period of time2 7#c7 a determination of lessons learned from the phaseout of stage #b aircraft that might be applicable to a phaseout or reduction in the operations of covered stage #c aircraft1 including comparisons between the benefits1 costs1 and other impacts associated with the phaseout of stage #b aircraft and the potential benefits1 costs1 and other impacts determined under paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 a determination of the costs and logistical challenges associated with recertifying stage #c aircraft capable of meeting stage #d noise levels2 and 7#e7 a determination of stakeholder views on the feasibility and desirability of phasing out covered stage #c aircraft1 including the views of-- 7,a7 air carriers2 7,b7 airports2 7,c7 communities surrounding airports2 7,d7 aircraft and avionics manufacturers2 7,e7 operators of covered stage #c aircraft other than air carriers2 and 7,f7 such other stakeholders and aviation experts as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review4 7d7 ,covered stage #c aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered stage #c aircraft means 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 #aef4 ,addressing community noise concerns ,when proposing a new area navigation departure procedure1 or amending an existing procedure that would direct aircraft between the surface and #f1jjj feet above ground level over noise sensitive areas1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the feasibility of dispersal headings or other lateral track variations to address community noise concerns1 if-- 7#a7 the affected airport operator1 in consultation with the affected community1 submits a request to the ,administrator for such a consideration2 7#b7 the airport operator's request would not1 in the judgment of the ,administrator1 conflict with the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace system2 and 7#c7 the effect of a modified departure procedure would not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas1 as determined by the ,administrator4 #aeg4 ,study on potential health impacts of overflight noise 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into an agreement with an eligible institution of higher education to conduct a study on the health impacts of noise from aircraft flights on residents exposed to a range of noise levels from such flights4 7b7 ,scope of study ,the study shall-- 7#a7 include an examination of the incremental health impacts attributable to noise exposure that result from aircraft flights1 including sleep disturbance and elevated blood pressure2 7#b7 be focused on residents in the metropolitan area of-- 7,a7 ,boston2 7,b7 ,chicago2 7,c7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,d7 ,new ,york2 7,e7 the ,northern ,california ,metroplex2 7,f7 ,phoenix2 7,g7 the ,southern ,california ,metroplex2 or 7,h7 such other area as may be identified by the ,administrator2 7#c7 consider1 in particular1 the incremental health impacts on residents living partly or wholly underneath flight paths most frequently used by aircraft flying at an altitude lower than #aj1jjj feet1 including during takeoff or landing2 and 7#d7 include an assessment of the relationship between a perceived increase in aircraft noise1 including as a result of a change in flight paths that increases the visibility of aircraft from a certain location1 and an actual increase in aircraft noise1 particularly in areas with high or variable levels of nonaircraft-related ambient noise4 7c7 ,eligibility ,an institution of higher education is eligible to conduct the study if the institution-- 7#a7 has-- 7,a7 a school of public health that has participated in the ,center of ,excellence for ,aircraft ,noise and ,aviation ,emissions ,mitigation of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 or 7,b7 a center for environmental health that receives funding from the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences2 7#b7 is located in one of the areas identified in subsection 7b72 7#c7 applies to the ,administrator in a timely fashion2 7#d7 demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,administrator that the institution is qualified to conduct the study2 7#e7 agrees to submit to the ,administrator1 not later than #c years after entering into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the results of the study1 including any source materials used2 and 7#f7 meets such other requirements as the ,administrator determines necessary4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the ,administrator receives the results of the study1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the results4 #aeh4 ,environmental mitigation pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall carry out a pilot program involving not more than #f projects at public-use airports in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,grants ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary may make grants to sponsors of public-use airports from funds apportioned under section #dgaag7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,use of funds ,amounts from a grant received by the sponsor of a public-use airport under the program shall be used for environmental mitigation projects that will measurably reduce or mitigate aviation impacts on noise1 air quality1 or water quality at the airport or within #e miles of the airport4 7d7 ,eligibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 an environmental mitigation project approved under this section shall be treated as eligible for assistance under that chapter4 7e7 ,selection criteria ,in selecting from among applicants for participation in the program1 the ,secretary may give priority consideration to projects that-- 7#a7 will achieve the greatest reductions in aircraft noise1 airport emissions1 or airport water quality impacts either on an absolute basis or on a per dollar of funds expended basis2 and 7#b7 will be implemented by an eligible consortium4 7f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the program shall be #ej percent4 7g7 ,maximum amount ,not more than #b1ejj1jjj may be made available by the ,secretary in grants under the program for any single project4 7h7 ,identifying best practices ,the ,secretary may establish and publish information identifying best practices for reducing or mitigating aviation impacts on noise1 air quality1 and water quality at airports or in the vicinity of airports based on the projects carried out under the program4 7i7 ,sunset ,the program shall terminate #e years after the ,secretary makes the first grant under the program4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible consortium ,the term eligible consortium means a consortium that is comprised of #b or more of the following entities3 7,a7 ,businesses incorporated in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,public or private educational or research organizations located in the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,entities of ,state or local governments in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,federal laboratories4 7#b7 ,environmental mitigation project ,the term environmental mitigation project means a project that-- 7,a7 introduces new environmental mitigation techniques or technologies that have been proven in laboratory demonstrations2 7,b7 proposes methods for efficient adaptation or integration of new concepts into airport operations2 and 7,c7 will demonstrate whether new techniques or technologies for environmental mitigation are-- 7i7 practical to implement at or near multiple public-use airports2 and 7ii7 capable of reducing noise1 airport emissions1 or water quality impacts in measurably significant amounts4 #aei4 ,aircraft noise exposure 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a review of the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the review4 7#b7 ,preliminary recommendations ,the report shall contain such preliminary recommendations as the ,administrator determines appropriate for revising the land use compatibility guidelines in part #aej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 based on the results of the review and in coordination with other agencies4 #afj4 ,community involvement in ,,faa ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes 7a7 ,community involvement policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete a review of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's community involvement practices for ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system 7,next,gen7 projects located in metroplexes identified by the ,administration4 ,the review shall include1 at a minimum1 a determination of how and when to engage airports and communities in performance-based navigation proposals4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after completion of the review1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 how the ,administration will improve community involvement practices for ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes2 7#b7 how and when the ,administration will engage airports and communities in performance-based navigation proposals2 and 7#c7 lessons learned from ,next,gen projects and pilot programs and how those lessons learned are being integrated into community involvement practices for future ,next,gen projects located in metroplexes4 #afa4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property 7a7 ,federal agency requirements ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall work with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies to ensure that designations of critical habitat1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecb71 on or near airport property do not-- 7#a7 result in conflicting statutory1 regulatory1 or ,federal grant assurance requirements for airports or aircraft operators2 7#b7 interfere with the safe operation of aircraft2 or 7#c7 occur on airport-owned lands that have become attractive habitat for a threatened or endangered species because such lands-- 7,a7 have been prepared for future development2 7,b7 have been designated as noise buffer land2 or 7,c7 are held by the airport to prevent encroachment of uses that are incompatible with airport operations4 7b7 ,state requirements ,in a ,state where a ,state agency is authorized to designate land on or near airport property for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species in the ,state1 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall work with the ,state in the same manner as the ,secretary works with the heads of ,federal agencies under subsection 7a74 #afb4 ,clarification of reimbursable allowed costs of ,,faa memoranda of agreement ,section #dgejd7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 to an airport operator of a congested airport 7as defined in section #dgage7 and a unit of local government referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to carry out a project to mitigate noise1 if the project-- 7i7 consists of-- 7,i7 replacement windows1 doors1 and the installation of through-the-wall air-conditioning units2 or 7,,ii7 a contribution of the equivalent costs to be used for reconstruction1 if reconstruction is the preferred local solution2 7ii7 is located at a school near the airport2 and 7iii7 is included in a memorandum of agreement entered into before ,september #cj1 #bjjb1 even if the airport has not met the requirements of part #aej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and only if the financial limitations of the memorandum are applied4 4 ,,ii ,,faa ,safety ,certification ,reform ,a ,general ,provisions #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee means the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee established under section #bjb4 7#c7 ,systems safety approach ,the term systems safety approach means the application of specialized technical and managerial skills to the systematic1 forward-looking identification and control of hazards throughout the lifecycle of a project1 program1 or activity4 #bjb4 ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,committee74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall provide advice to the ,secretary on policy-level issues facing the aviation community that are related to ,,faa certification and safety oversight programs and activities1 including1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,aircraft and flight standards certification processes1 including efforts to streamline those processes4 7#b7 ,implementation and oversight of safety management systems4 7#c7 ,risk-based oversight efforts4 7#d7 ,utilization of delegation and designation authorities4 7#e7 ,regulatory interpretation standardization efforts4 7#f7 ,training programs4 7#g7 ,expediting the rulemaking process and giving priority to rules related to safety4 7c7 ,functions ,the ,advisory ,committee shall carry out the following functions 7as the functions relate to ,,faa certification and safety oversight programs and activities73 7#a7 ,foster industry collaboration in an open and transparent manner4 7#b7 ,consult with1 and ensure participation by-- 7,a7 the private sector1 including representatives of-- 7i7 general aviation2 7ii7 commercial aviation2 7iii7 aviation labor2 7iv7 aviation maintenance2 7v7 aviation1 aerospace1 and avionics manufacturing2 7vi7 unmanned aircraft systems operators and manufacturers2 and 7vii7 the commercial space transportation industry2 7,b7 members of the public2 and 7,c7 other interested parties4 7#c7 ,establish consensus national goals1 strategic objectives1 and priorities for the most efficient1 streamlined1 and cost-effective certification and oversight processes in order to maintain the safety of the aviation system and1 at the same time1 allow the ,,faa to meet future needs and ensure that aviation stakeholders remain competitive in the global marketplace4 7#d7 ,provide policy guidance for the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#e7 ,provide ongoing policy reviews of the ,,faa's certification and safety oversight efforts4 7#f7 ,make appropriate legislative1 regulatory1 and guidance recommendations for the air transportation system and the aviation safety regulatory environment4 7#g7 ,establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and industry4 7#h7 ,establish performance metrics and goals for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry to be tracked and reviewed as streamlining and certification reform and regulation standardization efforts progress4 7#i7 ,provide a venue for tracking progress toward national goals and sustaining joint commitments4 7#aj7 ,develop recruiting1 hiring1 training1 and continuing education objectives for ,,faa aviation safety engineers and aviation safety inspectors4 7#aa7 ,provide advice and recommendations to the ,,faa on how to prioritize safety rulemaking projects4 7#ab7 ,improve the development of ,,faa regulations by providing information1 advice1 and recommendations related to aviation issues4 7#ac7 ,facilitate the validation of ,united ,states products abroad4 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator of the ,,faa 7or the ,administrator's designee74 7,b7 ,individuals appointed by the ,secretary to represent the following interests3 7i7 ,aircraft and engine manufacturers4 7ii7 ,avionics and equipment manufacturers4 7iii7 ,labor organizations1 including collective bargaining representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers4 7iv7 ,general aviation operators4 7v7 ,air carriers4 7vi7 ,business aviation operators4 7vii7 ,unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators4 7viii7 ,aviation safety management expertise4 7ix7 ,aviation maintenance4 7#b7 ,nonvoting members 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the members appointed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of nonvoting members appointed by the ,secretary from among individuals representing ,,faa safety oversight program offices4 7,b7 ,duties ,the nonvoting members shall-- 7i7 take part in deliberations of the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7ii7 provide input with respect to any final reports or recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,limitation ,the nonvoting members may not represent any stakeholder interest other than ,,faa safety oversight program offices4 7#c7 ,terms ,each member and nonvoting member of the ,advisory ,committee appointed by the ,secretary shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#d7 ,committee characteristics ,the ,advisory ,committee shall have the following characteristics3 7,a7 ,an executive-level membership1 with members who can represent and enter into commitments for their organizations4 7,b7 ,the ability to obtain necessary information from experts in the aviation and aerospace communities4 7,c7 ,a membership size that enables the ,committee to have substantive discussions and reach consensus on issues in a timely manner4 7,d7 ,appropriate expertise1 including expertise in certification and risked-based safety oversight processes1 operations1 policy1 technology1 labor relations1 training1 and finance4 7#e7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,public ,law #ajd-fe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 may not be construed to prohibit or otherwise limit the appointment of any individual as a member of the ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,chairperson 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among those members of the ,advisory ,committee that are executive-level members of the aviation industry4 7#b7 ,term ,each member appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall serve a term of #a year as ,chairperson4 7f7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,frequency ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at least twice each year at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#b7 ,public attendance ,the meetings of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 7g7 ,special committees 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,advisory ,committee may establish special committees composed of private sector representatives1 members of the public1 labor representatives1 and other interested parties in complying with consultation and participation requirements under this section4 7#b7 ,rulemaking advice ,a special committee established by the ,advisory ,committee may-- 7,a7 provide rulemaking advice and recommendations to the ,administrator with respect to aviation-related issues2 7,b7 afford the ,,faa additional opportunities to obtain firsthand information and insight from those parties that are most affected by existing and proposed regulations2 and 7,c7 expedite the development1 revision1 or elimination of rules without circumventing public rulemaking processes and procedures4 7#c7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to a special committee established by the ,advisory ,committee4 7h7 ,sunset ,the ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the last day of the #f-year period beginning on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 7i7 ,termination of ,air ,traffic ,procedures ,advisory ,committee ,the ,air ,traffic ,procedures ,advisory ,committee established by the ,,faa shall terminate on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 ,b ,aircraft ,certification ,reform #baa4 ,aircraft certification performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee is established under section #bjb1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish performance objectives and apply and track metrics for the ,,faa and the aviation industry relating to aircraft certification in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall carry out this section in collaboration with the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,performance objectives ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and the aviation industry to ensure that1 with respect to aircraft certification1 progress is made toward1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 eliminating certification delays and improving cycle times2 7#b7 increasing accountability for both ,,faa and industry entities2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities2 7#d7 fully implementing risk management principles and a systems safety approach2 7#e7 reducing duplication of effort2 7#f7 increasing transparency2 7#g7 establishing and providing training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to certification oversight2 7#h7 improving the process for approving or accepting certification actions between the ,,faa and bilateral partners2 7#i7 maintaining and improving safety2 7#aj7 streamlining the hiring process for-- 7,a7 qualified systems safety engineers to support ,,faa efforts to implement a systems safety approach2 and 7,b7 qualified systems engineers to guide the engineering of complex systems within the ,,faa2 and 7#aa7 maintaining the leadership of the ,united ,states in international aviation and aerospace4 7d7 ,performance metrics ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall apply and track performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #bjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,measuring progress toward goals ,the ,administrator shall use the metrics applied and tracked under this section to generate data on an ongoing basis and to measure progress toward the achievement of national goals established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the metrics applied and tracked under this section available to the public in a searchable1 sortable1 and downloadable format through the internet website of the ,,faa and other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data is made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 protects proprietary information4 #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 and 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder's delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings4 7#b7 ,duties of ,,oda holders ,an ,,oda holder shall-- 7,a7 perform each function delegated to the ,,oda holder in accordance with the approved procedures manual for the delegation2 7,b7 make the procedures manual available to each member of the appropriate ,,oda unit2 and 7,c7 cooperate fully with oversight activities conducted by the ,administrator in connection with the delegation4 7#c7 ,existing ,,oda holders ,with regard to an ,,oda holder operating under a procedures manual approved by the ,administrator before the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 at the request of the ,,oda holder and in an expeditious manner1 approve revisions to the ,,oda holder's procedures manual2 7,b7 delegate fully to the ,,oda holder each of the functions to be performed as specified in the procedures manual1 unless the ,administrator determines1 after the date of the delegation and as a result of an inspection or other investigation1 that the public interest and safety of air commerce requires a limitation with respect to one or more of the functions2 and 7,c7 conduct regular oversight activities by inspecting the ,,oda holder delegated functions and taking action based on validated inspection findings4 7b7 ,,oda ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall identify1 within the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety1 a centralized policy office to be known as the ,organization ,designation ,authorization ,office or the ,,oda ,office4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,,oda ,office shall be to oversee and ensure the consistency of the ,,faa's audit functions under the ,,oda program across the ,,faa4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,,oda ,office shall-- 7,a7 improve performance and ensure full utilization of the authorities delegated under the ,,oda program2 7,b7 create a more consistent approach to audit priorities1 procedures1 and training under the ,,oda program2 7,c7 review1 in a timely fashion1 a random sample of limitations on delegated authorities under the ,,oda program to determine if the limitations are appropriate2 7,d7 ensure national consistency in the interpretation and application of the requirements of the ,,oda program1 including any limitations1 and in the performance of the ,,oda program2 and 7,e7 at the request of an ,,oda holder1 review and approve new limitations to ,,oda functions4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,,oda holder ,the term ,,oda holder means an entity authorized to perform functions pursuant to a delegation made by the ,administrator of the ,,faa under section #ddgjb7;d74 7#c7 ,,oda unit ,the term 8,,oda unit0 means a group of #b or more individuals who perform1 under the supervision of an ,,oda holder1 authorized functions under an ,,oda4 7#d7 ,organization ,the term 8organization0 means a firm1 partnership1 corporation1 company1 association1 joint-stock association1 or governmental entity4 7#e7 ,organization ,designation ,authorization2 ,,oda ,the term ,organization ,designation ,authorization or ,,oda means an authorization by the ,,faa under section #ddgjb7;d7 for an organization comprised of #a or more ,,oda units to perform approved functions on behalf of the ,,faa4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcf4 ,organization designation authorizations4 4 #bac4 ,,oda review 7a7 ,establishment of expert review panel 7#a7 ,expert panel ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall convene a multidisciplinary expert review panel 7in this section referred to as the ,panel74 7#b7 ,composition of panel 7,a7 ,appointment of members ,the ,panel shall be composed of not more than #bj members appointed by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the members appointed to the ,panel shall-- 7i7 each have a minimum of #e years of experience in processes and procedures under the ,,oda program2 and 7ii7 represent1 at a minimum1 ,,oda holders1 aviation manufacturers1 safety experts1 and ,,faa labor organizations1 including labor representatives of ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers4 7b7 ,survey ,the ,panel shall conduct a survey of ,,oda holders and ,,oda program applicants to document and assess ,,faa certification and oversight activities1 including use of the ,,oda program and the timeliness and efficiency of the certification process4 7c7 ,assessment and recommendations ,the ,panel shall assess and make recommendations concerning-- 7#a7 the ,,faa's processes and procedures under the ,,oda program and whether the processes and procedures function as intended2 7#b7 the best practices of and lessons learned by ,,oda holders and individuals who provide oversight of ,,oda holders2 7#c7 performance incentive policies related to the ,,oda program for ,,faa personnel2 7#d7 training activities related to the ,,oda program for ,,faa personnel and ,,oda holders2 7#e7 the impact1 if any1 that oversight of the ,,oda program has on ,,faa resources and the ,,faa's ability to process applications for certifications outside of the ,,oda program2 and 7#f7 the results of the survey conducted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date the ,panel is convened under subsection 7a71 the ,panel shall submit to the ,administrator1 the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings and recommendations of the ,panel4 7e7 ,definitions ,the definitions contained in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act1 apply to this section4 7f7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the ,panel4 7g7 ,sunset ,the ,panel shall terminate on the date of submission of the report under subsection 7d71 or on the date that is #a year after the ,panel is convened under subsection 7a71 whichever occurs first4 #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 this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall establish an effective1 timely1 and milestone-based issue resolution process for type certification activities under this subsection4 7,b7 ,process requirements ,the resolution process shall provide for-- 7i7 resolution of technical issues at pre-established stages of the certification process1 as agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant2 7ii7 automatic elevation to appropriate management personnel of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the type certificate applicant of any major certification process milestone that is not completed or resolved within a specific period of time agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant2 and 7iii7 resolution of a major certification process milestone elevated pursuant to clause 7ii7 within a specific period of time agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant4 7,c7 ,major certification process milestone defined ,in this paragraph1 the term major certification process milestone means a milestone related to a type certification basis1 type certification plan1 type inspection authorization1 issue paper1 or other major type certification activity agreed to by the ,administrator and the type certificate applicant4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ddgjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the section heading by striking airworthiness certificates11 and inserting airworthiness certificates14 #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 ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate a review of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's implementation of the final rule titled ,revision of ,airworthiness ,standards for ,normal1 ,utility1 ,acrobatic1 and ,commuter ,category ,airplanes 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ifegb74 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the review1 the ,inspector ,general shall assess-- 7#a7 how the rule puts into practice the ,administration's efforts to implement performance and risk-based safety standards2 7#b7 whether the ,administration's implementation of the rule has improved safety and reduced the regulatory cost burden for the ,administration and the aviation industry2 and 7#c7 if there are lessons learned from1 and best practices developed as a result of1 the rule that could be applied to airworthiness standards for other categories of aircraft4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of initiation of the review1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review1 including findings and recommendations4 ,c ,flight ,standards ,reform #bca4 ,flight standards performance objectives and metrics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee is established under section #bjb1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish performance objectives and apply and track metrics for the ,,faa and the aviation industry relating to flight standards activities in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall carry out this section in collaboration with the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,performance objectives ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish performance objectives for the ,,faa and the aviation industry to ensure that1 with respect to flight standards activities1 progress is made toward1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 eliminating delays with respect to such activities2 7#b7 increasing accountability for both ,,faa and industry entities2 7#c7 achieving full utilization of ,,faa delegation and designation authorities2 7#d7 fully implementing risk management principles and a systems safety approach2 7#e7 reducing duplication of effort2 7#f7 eliminating inconsistent regulatory interpretations and inconsistent enforcement activities2 7#g7 improving and providing greater opportunities for training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to oversight2 7#h7 developing and allowing utilization of a single master source for guidance2 7#i7 providing and utilizing a streamlined appeal process for the resolution of regulatory interpretation questions2 7#aj7 maintaining and improving safety2 and 7#aa7 increasing transparency4 7d7 ,metrics ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall apply and track performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,data generation 7#a7 ,baselines ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes initial performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #bjb1 the ,administrator shall generate initial data with respect to each of the metrics applied and tracked under this section4 7#b7 ,measuring progress toward goals ,the ,administrator shall use the metrics applied and tracked under this section to generate data on an ongoing basis and to measure progress toward the achievement of national goals established by the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make data generated using the metrics applied and tracked under this section available to the public in a searchable1 sortable1 and downloadable format through the internet website of the ,,faa and other appropriate methods and shall ensure that the data is made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7#b7 protects proprietary information4 #bcb4 ,,faa task force on flight standards reform 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish the ,,faa ,task ,force on ,flight ,standards ,reform 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the membership of the ,task ,force shall be appointed by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,number ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of not more than #bj members4 7#c7 ,representation requirements ,the membership of the ,task ,force shall include representatives1 with knowledge of flight standards regulatory processes and requirements1 of-- 7,a7 air carriers2 7,b7 general aviation2 7,c7 business aviation2 7,d7 repair stations2 7,e7 unmanned aircraft systems operators2 7,f7 flight schools2 7,g7 labor unions1 including those representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors2 and 7,h7 aviation safety experts4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall include1 at a minimum1 identifying best practices and providing recommendations1 for current and anticipated budgetary environments1 with respect to-- 7#a7 simplifying and streamlining flight standards regulatory processes2 7#b7 reorganizing ,flight ,standards ,services to establish an entity organized by function rather than geographic region1 if appropriate2 7#c7 ,,faa aviation safety inspector training opportunities2 7#d7 ,,faa aviation safety inspector standards and performance2 and 7#e7 achieving1 across the ,,faa1 consistent-- 7,a7 regulatory interpretations2 and 7,b7 application of oversight activities4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 the best practices identified and recommendations provided by the ,task ,force under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,task ,force for additional regulatory action or cost-effective legislative action4 7e7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the ,task ,force4 7f7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,task ,force submits the report required under subsection 7d72 or 7#b7 the date that is #ah months after the date on which the ,task ,force is established under subsection 7a74 #bcc4 ,centralized safety guidance database 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a centralized safety guidance database that will-- 7#a7 encompass all of the regulatory guidance documents of the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety2 7#b7 contain1 for each such guidance document1 a link to the ,code of ,federal ,regulations provision to which the document relates2 and 7#c7 be publicly available in a manner that-- 7,a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 and 7,b7 protects proprietary information4 7b7 ,data entry timing 7#a7 ,existing documents ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall begin entering into the database established under subsection 7a7 all of the regulatory guidance documents of the ,office of ,aviation ,safety that are in effect and were issued before the date on which the ,administrator begins such entry process4 7#b7 ,new documents and changes ,on and after the date on which the ,administrator begins the document entry process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that all new regulatory guidance documents of the ,office of ,aviation ,safety and any changes to existing documents are included in the database established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation requirement ,in establishing the database under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders1 including labor organizations 7including those representing aviation workers and ,,faa aviation safety inspectors7 and industry stakeholders4 7d7 ,regulatory guidance documents defined ,in this section1 the term regulatory guidance documents means all forms of written information issued by the ,,faa that an individual or entity may use to interpret or apply ,,faa regulations and requirements1 including information an individual or entity may use to determine acceptable means of compliance with such regulations and requirements4 #bcd4 ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a ,regulatory ,consistency ,communications ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board74 7b7 ,consultation requirement ,in establishing the ,board1 the ,administrator shall consult and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders1 including ,,faa labor organizations 7including labor organizations representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors7 and industry stakeholders4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,board shall be composed of ,,faa representatives1 appointed by the ,administrator1 from-- 7#a7 the ,flight ,standards ,service2 7#b7 the ,aircraft ,certification ,service2 and 7#c7 the ,office of the ,chief ,counsel4 7d7 ,functions ,the ,board shall carry out the following functions3 7#a7 ,establish1 at a minimum1 processes by which-- 7,a7 ,,faa personnel and regulated entities may submit anonymous regulatory interpretation questions without fear of retaliation2 and 7,b7 ,,faa personnel may submit written questions1 and receive written responses1 as to whether a previous approval or regulatory interpretation issued by ,,faa personnel in another office or region is correct or incorrect4 7#b7 ,meet on a regular basis to discuss and resolve questions submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and the appropriate application of regulations and policy with respect to each question4 7#c7 ,provide to an individual or entity that submitted a question pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 a timely response to the question4 7#d7 ,establish a process to make resolutions of common regulatory interpretation questions publicly available to ,,faa personnel and regulated entities without providing any identifying data of the individuals or entities that submitted the questions and in a manner that protects any proprietary information4 7#e7 ,ensure the incorporation of resolutions of questions submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 into regulatory guidance documents4 7e7 ,performance metrics1 timelines1 and goals ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,safety ,oversight and ,certification ,advisory ,committee establishes performance metrics for the ,,faa and the regulated aviation industry under section #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 metrics1 timelines1 and goals established under paragraph 7#a74 ,d ,safety ,workforce #bda4 ,safety workforce training strategy 7a7 ,safety workforce training strategy ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall establish a safety workforce training strategy that-- 7#a7 allows employees participating in organization management teams or conducting ,,oda program audits to complete1 in a timely fashion1 appropriate training1 including recurrent training1 in auditing and a systems safety approach to oversight2 7#b7 seeks knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 7#c7 functions within the current and anticipated budgetary environments2 and 7#d7 includes milestones and metrics for meeting the requirements of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of establishment of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the implementation of the strategy and progress in meeting any milestones and metrics included in the strategy4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,oda2 ,,oda holder ,the terms ,,oda and ,,oda holder have the meanings given those terms in section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7#b7 ,organization management team ,the term organization management team means a team consisting of ,,faa aviation safety engineers1 flight test pilots1 and aviation safety inspectors overseeing an ,,oda holder and its certification activity4 #bdb4 ,workforce review 7a7 ,workforce review ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the ,,faa ,office of ,aviation ,safety in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7b7 ,contents ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of current aviation safety inspector and aviation safety engineer hiring1 training1 and recurrent training requirements2 7#b7 an analysis of the skills and qualifications required of aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers for successful performance in the current and future projected aviation safety regulatory environment1 including the need for a systems engineering discipline within the ,,faa to guide the engineering of complex systems1 with an emphasis on auditing designated authorities2 7#c7 a review of current performance incentive policies of the ,,faa1 as applied to the ,office of ,aviation ,safety1 including awards for performance2 7#d7 an analysis of ways the ,,faa can work with industry and labor1 including labor groups representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and aviation safety engineers1 to establish knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 and 7#e7 recommendations on the most effective qualifications1 training programs 7including e-learning training71 and performance incentive approaches to address the needs of the future projected aviation safety regulatory system in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 ,e ,international ,aviation #bea4 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad ,section #djajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,promotion of ,united ,states aerospace standards1 products1 and services abroad ,the ,administrator shall take appropriate actions to-- 7#a7 promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards abroad2 7#b7 facilitate and vigorously defend approvals of ,united ,states aerospace products and services abroad2 7#c7 with respect to bilateral partners1 utilize bilateral safety agreements and other mechanisms to improve validation of ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products and appliances and enhance mutual acceptance in order to eliminate redundancies and unnecessary costs2 and 7#d7 with respect to foreign safety authorities1 streamline validation and coordination processes4 4 #beb4 ,bilateral exchanges of safety oversight responsibilities ,section #ddgja7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,foreign airworthiness directives 7,a7 ,acceptance ,the ,administrator may accept an airworthiness directive issued by an aeronautical safety authority of a foreign country1 and leverage that authority's regulatory process1 if-- 7i7 the country is the state of design for the product that is the subject of the airworthiness directive2 7ii7 the ,united ,states has a bilateral safety agreement relating to aircraft certification with the country2 7iii7 as part of the bilateral safety agreement with the country1 the ,administrator has determined that such aeronautical safety authority has a certification system relating to safety that produces a level of safety equivalent to the level produced by the system of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7iv7 the aeronautical safety authority of the country utilizes an open and transparent notice and comment process in the issuance of airworthiness directives2 and 7v7 the airworthiness directive is necessary to provide for the safe operation of the aircraft subject to the directive4 7,b7 ,alternative approval process ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator may issue a ,federal ,aviation ,administration airworthiness directive instead of accepting an airworthiness directive otherwise eligible for acceptance under such subparagraph1 if the ,administrator determines that such issuance is necessary for safety or operational reasons due to the complexity or unique features of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration airworthiness directive or the ,united ,states aviation system4 7,c7 ,alternative means of compliance ,the ,administrator may-- 7i7 accept an alternative means of compliance1 with respect to an airworthiness directive accepted under subparagraph 7,a71 that was approved by the aeronautical safety authority of the foreign country that issued the airworthiness directive2 or 7ii7 notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 and at the request of any person affected by an airworthiness directive accepted under such subparagraph1 approve an alternative means of compliance with respect to the airworthiness directive4 7,d7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator may not accept an airworthiness directive issued by an aeronautical safety authority of a foreign country if the airworthiness directive addresses matters other than those involving the safe operation of an aircraft4 4 #bec4 ,,faa leadership abroad 7a7 ,in general ,to promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards1 reduce redundant regulatory activity1 and facilitate acceptance of ,,faa design and production approvals abroad1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall-- 7#a7 attain greater expertise in issues related to dispute resolution1 intellectual property1 and export control laws to better support ,,faa certification and other aerospace regulatory activities abroad2 7#b7 work with ,united ,states companies to more accurately track the amount of time it takes foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to validate ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products2 7#c7 provide assistance to ,united ,states companies that have experienced significantly long foreign validation wait times2 7#d7 work with foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to collect and analyze data to determine the timeliness of the acceptance and validation of ,,faa design and production approvals by foreign authorities and the acceptance and validation of foreign-certified products by the ,,faa2 7#e7 establish appropriate benchmarks and metrics to measure the success of bilateral aviation safety agreements and to reduce the validation time for ,united ,states type certificated aeronautical products abroad2 and 7#f7 work with foreign authorities1 including bilateral partners1 to improve the timeliness of the acceptance and validation of ,,faa design and production approvals by foreign authorities and the acceptance and validation of foreign-certified products by the ,,faa4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,,faa shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 describes the ,,faa's strategic plan for international engagement2 7#b7 describes the structure and responsibilities of all ,,faa offices that have international responsibilities1 including the ,aircraft ,certification ,office1 and all the activities conducted by those offices related to certification and production2 7#c7 describes current and forecasted staffing and travel needs for the ,,faa's international engagement activities1 including the needs of the ,aircraft ,certification ,office in the current and forecasted budgetary environment2 7#d7 provides recommendations1 if appropriate1 to improve the existing structure and personnel and travel policies supporting the ,,faa's international engagement activities1 including the activities of the ,aviation ,certification ,office1 to better support the growth of ,united ,states aerospace exports2 and 7#e7 identifies cost-effective policy initiatives1 regulatory initiatives1 or legislative initiatives needed to improve and enhance the timely acceptance of ,united ,states aerospace products abroad4 7c7 ,international travel ,the ,administrator of the ,,faa1 or the ,administrator's designee1 may authorize international travel for any ,,faa employee1 without the approval of any other person or entity1 if the ,administrator determines that the travel is necessary-- 7#a7 to promote ,united ,states aerospace safety standards2 or 7#b7 to support expedited acceptance of ,,faa design and production approvals4 #bed4 ,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 ,,faa technical training 7a7 ,e-,learning ,training ,pilot ,program ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in collaboration with the exclusive bargaining representatives of covered ,,faa personnel1 shall establish an e-learning training pilot program in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,curriculum ,the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 include a recurrent training curriculum for covered ,,faa personnel to ensure that the personnel receive instruction on the latest aviation technologies1 processes1 and procedures2 7#b7 focus on providing specialized technical training for covered ,,faa personnel1 as determined necessary by the ,administrator2 7#c7 include training courses on applicable regulations of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#d7 consider the efficacy of instructor-led online training4 7c7 ,pilot program termination ,the pilot program shall terminate #a year after the date of establishment of the pilot program4 7d7 ,e-,learning ,training ,program ,upon termination of the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall establish an e-learning training program that incorporates lessons learned for covered ,,faa personnel as a result of the pilot program4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered ,,faa personnel ,the term covered ,,faa personnel means airway transportation systems specialists and aviation safety inspectors of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,e-learning training ,the term e-learning training means learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom4 #cjb4 ,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 of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update the safety critical staffing model of the ,administration to determine the number of aviation safety inspectors that will be needed to fulfill the safety oversight mission of the ,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 ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a copy of the report1 together with1 if appropriate1 a description of any actions taken or to be taken to address the results of the audit4 #cjc4 ,international efforts regarding tracking of civil aircraft ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall exercise leadership on creating a global approach to improving aircraft tracking by working with-- 7#a7 foreign counterparts of the ,administrator in the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization and its subsidiary organizations2 7#b7 other international organizations and fora2 and 7#c7 the private sector4 #cjd4 ,aircraft data access and retrieval systems 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate an assessment of aircraft data access and retrieval systems for part #aba air carrier aircraft that are used in extended overwater operations to-- 7#a7 determine if the systems provide improved access and retrieval of aircraft data and cockpit voice recordings in the event of an aircraft accident2 and 7#b7 assess the cost effectiveness of each system assessed4 7b7 ,systems ,to be examined ,the systems to be examined under this section shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 automatic deployable flight recorders2 7#b7 emergency locator transmitters2 and 7#c7 satellite-based solutions4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of initiation of the assessment1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the assessment4 7d7 ,part #aba air carrier defined ,in this section1 the term part #aba air carrier means an air carrier that holds a certificate issued under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #cje4 ,advanced cockpit displays 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a review of heads-up display systems1 heads-down display systems employing synthetic vision systems1 and enhanced vision systems 7in this section referred to as ,,hud systems1 ,,svs1 and ,,evs1 respectively74 7b7 ,contents ,the review shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the impacts of single- and dual-installed ,,hud systems1 ,,svs1 and ,,evs on the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations within the national airspace system2 and 7#b7 review a sufficient quantity of commercial aviation accidents or incidents in order to evaluate if ,,hud systems1 ,,svs1 and ,,evs would have produced a better outcome in that accident or incident4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review1 the ,administrator shall consult with aviation manufacturers1 representatives of pilot groups1 aviation safety organizations1 and any government agencies the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the results of the review1 the actions the ,administrator plans to take with respect to the systems reviewed1 and the associated timeline for such actions4 #cjf4 ,marking of towers ,section #baaj of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgah note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah or the availability of the database developed by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration pursuant to subsection 7c71 whichever is later1 all covered towers shall be either-- 7,a7 clearly marked consistent with applicable guidance in the advisory circular of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration issued ,december #d1 #bjae 7,,ac #gj_/gdfj-;,,il72 or 7,b7 included in the database described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,meteorological evaluation tower ,a covered tower that is a meteorological evaluation tower shall be subject to the requirements of paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#a77;,b74 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i77,i7 by striking self-standing or and inserting a meteorological evaluation tower or tower2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,iv7 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subclause 7,v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,vi7 is located within the right-of-way of a rail carrier1 including within the boundaries of a rail yard1 and is used for a railroad purpose2 7,,vii7 is determined by the ,administrator to pose no hazard to air navigation2 or 7,,viii7 has already mitigated any hazard to aviation safety in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration guidance or as otherwise approved by the ,administrator4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 develop a database that contains the location and height of each covered tower that1 pursuant to subsection 7a71 the owner or operator of such tower elects not to mark1 except that meteorological evaluation towers shall be marked and contained in the database2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ensure that the tower information in the database is de-identified and that the information only includes the location and height of covered towers2 and 7#f7 make the database available for use not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah4 4 #cjg4 ,cabin evacuation 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review-- 7#a7 evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft used in air transportation1 with regard to-- 7,a7 emergency conditions1 including impacts into water2 7,b7 crew procedures used for evacuations under actual emergency conditions2 and 7,c7 any relevant changes to passenger demographics and legal requirements 7including the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij7 that affect emergency evacuations2 and 7#b7 recent accidents and incidents where passengers evacuated such aircraft4 7b7 ,consultation2 review of data ,in conducting the review1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 transport-category aircraft manufacturers1 air carriers1 and other relevant experts and ,federal agencies1 including groups representing passengers1 airline crewmembers1 maintenance employees1 and emergency responders2 and 7#b7 review relevant data with respect to evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review and related recommendations1 if any1 including any recommendations for revisions to the assumptions and methods used for assessing evacuation certification of transport-category aircraft4 #cjh4 ,,oda staffing and oversight 7a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the ,administration's progress with respect to-- 7#a7 determining what additional model inputs and labor distribution codes are needed to identify ,,oda oversight staffing 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 #cji4 ,funding for additional safety needs ,section #ddgjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,funding for additional safety needs 7#a7 ,acceptance of applicant-provided funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator may accept funds from an applicant for a certificate under this section to hire additional staff or obtain the services of consultants and experts to facilitate the timely processing1 review1 and issuance of certificates under this section4 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section may be construed as permitting the ,administrator to grant priority or afford any preference to an applicant providing funds under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,policies and procedures ,the ,administrator shall implement such policies and procedures as may be required to ensure that the acceptance of funds under paragraph 7#a7 does not prejudice the ,administrator in the issuance of any certificate to an applicant4 7#c7 ,receipts credited as offsetting collections ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 any funds accepted under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be credited as offsetting collections to the account that finances the activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 7,b7 shall be available for expenditure only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 and 7,c7 shall remain available until expended4 4 #caj4 ,funding for additional ,,faa licensing needs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #eji of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejibd4 ,funding to facilitate ,,faa licensing 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may accept funds from a person applying for a license or permit under this chapter to hire additional staff or obtain the services of consultants and experts-- 7#a7 to facilitate the timely processing1 review1 and issuance of licenses or permits issued under this chapter2 7#b7 to conduct environmental activities1 studies1 or reviews associated with such licenses or permits2 or 7#c7 to conduct additional activities associated with or necessitated by such licenses or permits1 including pre-application consultation1 hazard area determination1 or on-site inspection4 7b7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section may be construed as permitting the ,secretary to grant priority or afford any preference to an applicant providing funds under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,policies and procedures ,the ,secretary shall implement such policies and procedures as may be required to ensure that the acceptance of funds under subsection 7a7 does not prejudice the ,secretary in the issuance of any license or permit to an applicant4 7c7 ,receipts credited as offsetting collections ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 any funds accepted under this section-- 7#a7 shall be credited as offsetting collections to the account that finances the activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 7#b7 shall be available for expenditure only to pay the costs of activities and services for which the funds are accepted2 and 7#c7 shall remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eji of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejibd4 ,funding to facilitate ,,faa licensing4 4 #caa4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall evaluate and revise1 as appropriate1 regulations in part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 regarding emergency medical equipment1 including the contents of first-aid kits1 applicable to all certificate holders operating passenger aircraft under that part4 7b7 ,consideration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider whether the minimum contents of approved emergency medical kits1 including approved first-aid kits1 include appropriate medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children4 #cab4 ,,hims program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a human intervention motivation study 7,,hims7 program for flight crewmembers employed by commercial air carriers operating in ,united ,states airspace4 #cac4 ,acceptance of voluntarily provided safety information 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be a presumption that an individual's voluntary disclosure of an operational or maintenance issue related to aviation safety under an aviation safety action program meets the criteria for acceptance as a valid disclosure under such program4 7b7 ,disclaimer required ,any dissemination of a disclosure that was submitted and accepted under an aviation safety action program pursuant to the presumption under subsection 7a71 but that has not undergone review by an event review committee1 shall be accompanied by a disclaimer stating that the disclosure-- 7#a7 has not been reviewed by an event review committee tasked with reviewing such disclosures2 and 7#b7 may subsequently be determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the aviation safety action program4 7c7 ,rejection of disclosure ,a disclosure described under subsection 7a7 shall be rejected from an aviation safety action program if1 after a review of the disclosure1 an event review committee tasked with reviewing such disclosures determines that the disclosure fails to meet the criteria for acceptance under such program4 7d7 ,aviation safety action program defined ,in this section1 the term aviation safety action program means a program established in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,advisory ,circular #abj-ff;,b1 issued ,november #ae1 #bjjb 7including any similar successor advisory circular71 to allow an individual to voluntarily disclose operational or maintenance issues related to aviation safety4 #cad4 ,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 #cae4 ,secondary cockpit barriers ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue an order requiring the installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on each aircraft that is manufactured for delivery to a passenger air carrier in the ,united ,states operating under the provisions of part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #caf4 ,aviation maintenance industry technical workforce 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on technical workers in the aviation maintenance industry4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 analyze the current ,standard ,occupational ,classification system with regard to the aviation profession1 particularly technical workers in the aviation maintenance industry2 7#b7 analyze how changes to the ,federal employment classification of aviation maintenance industry workers might affect government data on unemployment rates and wages2 7#c7 analyze how changes to the ,federal employment classification of aviation maintenance industry workers might affect projections for future aviation maintenance industry workforce needs and project technical worker shortfalls2 7#d7 analyze the impact of ,federal regulation1 including ,federal ,aviation ,administration oversight of certification1 testing1 and education programs1 on employment of technical workers in the aviation maintenance industry2 7#e7 develop recommendations on how ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations and policies could be improved to address aviation maintenance industry needs for technical workers2 and 7#f7 develop recommendations for better coordinating actions by government1 educational institutions1 and businesses to support workforce growth in the aviation maintenance industry4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,aviation maintenance industry ,the term aviation maintenance industry means repair stations certificated under part #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,technical worker ,the term technical worker means an individual authorized under part #dc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to maintain1 rebuild1 alter1 or perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft1 airframe1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 appliance1 or component part or employed by an entity so authorized to perform such a function4 #cag4 ,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 beads on half of the centerline and ,type ,i beads to the other half and providing for assessments from pilots through surveys administered by a third party as to the visibility and performance of the ,type ,,iii glass beads as compared to the ,type ,i glass beads over a #a-year period4 #cah4 ,regulatory ,reform ,section #ajf7p77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or aerospace after aviation4 ,b ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems #cca4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 the definitions contained in section #deeja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this ,act71 shall apply to this subtitle4 #ccb4 ,codification of existing law2 additional provisions 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #dec the following3 #dee ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,sec4 #deeja4 ,definitions4 #deejb4 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system4 #deejc4 ,risk-based permitting of unmanned aircraft systems4 #deejd4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems4 #deeje4 ,special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems4 #deejf4 ,certification of new air navigation facilities for unmanned aircraft and other aircraft4 #deejg4 ,special rules for certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns4 #deejh4 ,operation of small unmanned aircraft4 #deeji4 ,special rules for model aircraft4 #deeaj4 ,carriage of property for compensation or hire4 #deeaa4 ,micro ,,uas operations4 #deeja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,aerial data collection ,the term aerial data collection means the gathering of data by a device aboard an unmanned aircraft during flight1 including imagery1 sensing1 and measurement by such device4 7#b7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic means the ,united ,states zone of the ,chukchi ,sea1 ,beaufort ,sea1 and ,bering ,sea north of the ,aleutian chain4 7#c7 ,certificate of waiver2 certificate of authorization ,the terms certificate of waiver and certificate of authorization mean a ,federal ,aviation ,administration grant of approval for a specific flight operation4 7#d7 ,,cns ,the term ,,cns means a communication1 navigation1 or surveillance system or service4 7#e7 ,model ,aircraft the term model aircraft means an unmanned aircraft that is-- 7,a7 capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere2 7,b7 flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft2 and 7,c7 flown for hobby or recreational purposes4 7#f7 ,permanent areas ,the term permanent areas means areas on land or water that provide for launch1 recovery1 and operation of small unmanned aircraft4 7#g7 ,public unmanned aircraft system ,the term public unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system that meets the qualifications and conditions required for operation of a public aircraft 7as defined in section #djajb7;a774 7#h7 ,sense-and-avoid capability ,the term sense-and-avoid capability means the capability of an unmanned aircraft to remain a safe distance from and to avoid collisions with other airborne aircraft4 7#i7 ,small unmanned aircraft ,the term small unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than #ee pounds1 including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft4 7#aj7 ,unmanned aircraft ,the term unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft4 7#aa7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft7 that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system4 7#ab7 ,,utm ,the term ,,utm means an unmanned aircraft traffic management system or service4 #deejb4 ,integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system 7a7 ,required ,planning for ,integration 7#a7 ,comprehensive plan ,not later than ,november #aj1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with representatives of the aviation industry1 ,federal agencies that employ unmanned aircraft systems technology in the national airspace system1 and the unmanned aircraft systems industry1 shall develop a comprehensive plan to safely accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents of plan ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain1 at a minimum1 recommendations or projections on-- 7,a7 the rulemaking to be conducted under subsection 7b71 with specific recommendations on how the rulemaking will-- 7i7 define the acceptable standards for operation and certification of civil unmanned aircraft systems2 7ii7 ensure that any civil unmanned aircraft system includes a sense-and-avoid capability2 and 7iii7 establish standards and requirements for the operator and pilot of a civil unmanned aircraft system1 including standards and requirements for registration and licensing2 7,b7 the best methods to enhance the technologies and subsystems necessary to achieve the safe and routine operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system2 7,c7 a phased-in approach to the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 7,d7 a timeline for the phased-in approach described under subparagraph 7,c72 7,e7 creation of a safe airspace designation for cooperative manned and unmanned flight operations in the national airspace system2 7,f7 establishment of a process to develop certification1 flight standards1 and air traffic requirements for civil unmanned aircraft systems at test ranges where such systems are subject to testing2 7,g7 the best methods to ensure the safe operation of civil unmanned aircraft systems and public unmanned aircraft systems simultaneously in the national airspace system2 and 7,h7 incorporation of the plan into the annual ,next,gen ,implementation ,plan document 7or any successor document7 of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,deadline ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for the safe integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system as soon as practicable1 but not later than ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,february #ad1 #bjac1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a copy of the plan required under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,roadmap ,not later than ,february #ad1 #bjac1 the ,secretary shall approve and make available in print and on the ,administration's internet website a #e-year roadmap for the introduction of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 as coordinated by the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,program ,office of the ,administration4 ,the ,secretary shall 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 #deejh2 7#b7 a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the recommendations of the plan required under subsection 7a77#a71 with the final rule to be published not later than #af months after the date of publication of the notice2 and 7#c7 an update to the ,administration's most recent policy statement on unmanned aircraft systems1 contained in ,docket ,no4 ,,faa-#bjjf-begad4 7c7 ,expanding ,use of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems in ,arctic 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ab1 #bjab1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan and initiate a process to work with relevant ,federal agencies and national and international communities to designate permanent areas in the ,arctic where small unmanned aircraft may operate #bd hours per day for research and commercial purposes4 ,the plan for operations in these permanent areas shall include the development of processes to facilitate the safe operation of unmanned aircraft beyond line of sight4 ,such areas shall enable over-water flights from the surface to at least #b1jjj feet in altitude1 with ingress and egress routes from selected coastal launch sites4 7#b7 ,agreements ,to implement the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with relevant national and international communities4 7#c7 ,aircraft approval ,not later than #a year after the entry into force of an agreement necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall work with relevant national and international communities to establish and implement a process1 or may apply an applicable process already established1 for approving the use of unmanned aircraft in the designated permanent areas in the ,arctic without regard to whether an unmanned aircraft is used as a public aircraft1 a civil aircraft1 or a model aircraft4 #deejc4 ,risk-based permitting of unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish procedures for issuing permits under this section with respect to certain unmanned aircraft systems and operations thereof4 7b7 ,permitting standards ,upon the submission of an application in accordance with subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall issue a permit with respect to the proposed operation of an unmanned aircraft system if the ,administrator determines that the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to-- 7#a7 other unmanned aircraft systems and operations permitted under regulation1 exemption1 or other authority granted by the ,administrator2 or 7#b7 any other aircraft operation approved by the ,administrator with similar risk characteristics or profiles4 7c7 ,safety criteria for consideration ,in determining whether a proposed operation meets the standards described in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall consider the following safety criteria3 7#a7 ,the kinetic energy of the unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,the location of the proposed operation1 including the proximity to-- 7,a7 structures2 7,b7 congested areas2 7,c7 special-use airspace2 and 7,d7 persons on the ground4 7#c7 ,the nature of the operation1 including any proposed risk mitigation4 7#d7 ,any known hazard of the proposed operation and the severity and likelihood of such hazard4 7#e7 ,any known failure modes of the unmanned aircraft system1 failure mode effects and criticality1 and any mitigating features or capabilities4 7#f7 ,the operational history of relevant technologies1 if available4 7#g7 ,any history of civil penalties or certificate actions by the ,administrator against the applicant seeking the permit4 7#h7 ,any other safety criteria the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,application ,an application under this section shall include evidence that the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation thereof meet the standards described in subsection 7b7 based on the criteria described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,scope of permit ,a permit issued under this section shall-- 7#a7 be valid for #e years2 7#b7 constitute approval of both the airworthiness of the unmanned aircraft system and the proposed operation of such system2 7#c7 be renewable for additional #e-year periods2 and 7#d7 contain any terms necessary to ensure aviation safety4 7f7 ,notice ,not later than #abj days after the ,administrator receives a complete application under subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant written notice of a decision to approve or disapprove of the application or to request a modification of the application that is necessary for approval of the application4 7g7 ,permitting process ,the ,administrator shall issue a permit under this section without regard to subsections 7b7 through 7d7 of section #eec of title #e and chapter #ce of title #dd if the ,administrator determines that the operation permitted will not occur near a congested area4 7h7 ,exemption from certain requirements ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator may exempt applicants under this section from paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of section #ddgaa7;a74 7i7 ,withdrawal ,the ,administrator may1 at any time1 modify or withdraw a permit issued under this section4 7j7 ,applicability ,this section shall not apply to small unmanned aircraft systems and operations authorized by the final rule on small unmanned aircraft systems issued pursuant to section #deejb7;b77#a74 7k7 ,expedited review ,the ,administrator shall review and act upon applications under this section on an expedited basis for unmanned aircraft systems and operations thereof to be used primarily in1 or primarily in direct support of1 emergency preparedness1 emergency response1 or disaster recovery efforts1 including efforts in connection with natural disasters and severe weather events4 #deejd4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,guidance ,not later than ,november #aj1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue guidance regarding the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems to-- 7#a7 expedite the issuance of a certificate of authorization process2 7#b7 provide for a collaborative process with public agencies to allow for an incremental expansion of access to the national airspace system as technology matures and the necessary safety analysis and data become available1 and until standards are completed and technology issues are resolved2 7#c7 facilitate the capability of public agencies to develop and use test ranges1 subject to operating restrictions required by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to test and operate unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#d7 provide guidance on a public entity's responsibility when operating an unmanned aircraft without a civil airworthiness certificate issued by the ,administration4 7b7 ,standards for ,operation and ,certification ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement operational and certification requirements for the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7c7 ,agreements ,with ,government ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #ad1 #bjab1 the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with appropriate government agencies to simplify the process for issuing certificates of waiver or authorization with respect to applications seeking authorization to operate public unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents ,the agreements shall-- 7,a7 with respect to an application described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 provide for an expedited review of the application2 7ii7 require a decision by the ,administrator on approval or disapproval within #fj business days of the date of submission of the application2 and 7iii7 allow for an expedited appeal if the application is disapproved2 7,b7 allow for a one-time approval of similar operations carried out during a fixed period of time2 and 7,c7 allow a government public safety agency to operate unmanned aircraft weighing #d4d pounds or less1 if operated-- 7i7 within the line of sight of the operator2 7ii7 less than #djj feet above the ground2 7iii7 during daylight conditions2 7iv7 within ,class ,g airspace2 and 7v7 outside of #e statute miles from any airport1 heliport1 seaplane base1 spaceport1 or other location with aviation activities4 #deeje4 ,special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle1 and not later than ,august #ab1 #bjab1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section #deejb or the guidance required under section #deejd4 7b7 ,assessment of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,in making the determination under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall determine1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 which types of unmanned aircraft systems1 if any1 as a result of their size1 weight1 speed1 operational capability1 proximity to airports and populated areas1 and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security2 and 7#b7 whether a certificate of waiver1 certificate of authorization1 or airworthiness certification under section #ddgjd is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,requirements for ,safe ,operation ,if the ,secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system1 the ,secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system4 #deejf4 ,certification of new air navigation facilities for unmanned aircraft and other aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 and notwithstanding section #bbjh of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a rulemaking to establish procedures for issuing air navigation facility certificates pursuant to section #ddgjb to operators of-- 7#a7 ,,utm for unmanned aircraft operations that occur primarily or exclusively in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below2 and 7#b7 low-altitude ,,cns for aircraft operations that occur primarily or exclusively in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below4 7b7 ,minimum requirements ,in issuing a final rule pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator1 at a minimum1 shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,certification standards ,the ,administrator shall issue an air navigation facility certificate under the final rule if the ,administrator determines that a ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns facilitates or improves the safety of unmanned aircraft or other aircraft operations that occur primarily or exclusively in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below1 including operations conducted under a waiver issued pursuant to subpart ,d of part #ajg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,criteria for consideration ,in determining whether a ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns meets the standard described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall1 as appropriate1 consider-- 7,a7 protection of persons and property on the ground2 7,b7 remote identification of aircraft2 7,c7 collision avoidance with respect to obstacles and aircraft2 7,d7 deconfliction of aircraft trajectories2 7,e7 safe and reliable interoperability or noninterference with air traffic control and other systems operated in the national airspace system2 7,f7 detection of noncooperative aircraft2 7,g7 geographic and local factors2 7,h7 aircraft equipage2 and 7,i7 qualifications1 if any1 necessary to operate the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns4 7#c7 ,application ,an application for an air navigation facility certificate under the final rule shall include evidence that the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns meets the standard described in paragraph 7#a7 based on the criteria described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,scope of certificate ,the ,administrator shall ensure that an air navigation facility certificate issued under the final rule-- 7,a7 constitutes approval of the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns for the duration of the term of the certificate2 7,b7 constitutes authorization to operate the ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns for the duration of the term of the certificate2 and 7,c7 contains such limitations and conditions as may be necessary to ensure aviation safety4 7#e7 ,notice ,not later than #abj days after the ,administrator receives a complete application under the final rule1 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant with a written approval1 disapproval1 or request to modify the application4 7#f7 ,low risk areas ,under the final rule1 the ,administrator shall establish expedited procedures for approval of ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns operated in-- 7,a7 airspace away from congested areas2 or 7,b7 other airspace above areas in which operations of unmanned aircraft pose very low risk4 7#g7 ,exemption from certain requirements ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator may exempt applicants under the final rule from requirements under sections #ddgjb1 #ddgjc1 and #ddgaa4 7#h7 ,certificate modifications and revocations ,a certificate issued under the final rule may1 at any time1 be modified or revoked by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 #deejg4 ,special rules for certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter1 and not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall determine if certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the rulemaking required by section #deejf4 7b7 ,assessment of ,,utm and low-,altitude ,,cns ,in making the determination under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall determine1 at a minimum1 which types of ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns1 if any1 as a result of their operational capabilities1 reliability1 intended use1 and areas of operation1 and the characteristics of the aircraft involved1 do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public4 7c7 ,requirements for safe operation ,if the ,secretary determines that certain ,,utm and low-altitude ,,cns may operate safely in the national airspace system1 the ,secretary shall establish requirements for their safe operation in the national airspace system4 7d7 ,expedited procedures ,the ,secretary shall provide expedited procedures for reviewing and approving ,,utm or low-altitude ,,cns operated to monitor or control aircraft operated primarily or exclusively in airspace above-- 7#a7 croplands2 7#b7 areas other than congested areas2 and 7#c7 other areas in which the operation of unmanned aircraft poses very low risk4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 #deejh4 ,operation of small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,exemption and certificate of waiver or authorization for certain operations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a procedure for granting an exemption and issuing a certificate of waiver or authorization for the operation of a small unmanned aircraft system in ,united ,states airspace for the purposes described in section #deeja7a74 7b7 ,operation of exemption and certificate of waiver or authorization 7#a7 ,exemption ,an exemption granted under this section shall-- 7,a7 exempt the operator of a small unmanned aircraft from the provisions of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that are exempted in ,exemption ,no4 #aafhg1 issued on ,may #bf1 #bjae1 ,regulatory ,docket ,number ,,faa-#bjae-jaag1 or in a subsequent exemption2 and 7,b7 contain conditions and limitations described in paragraphs #c through #ca of such ,exemption ,no4 #aafhg1 or conditions and limitations of a subsequent exemption4 7#b7 ,certificate of waiver or authorization ,a certificate of waiver or authorization issued under this section shall allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft according to-- 7,a7 the standard provisions and air traffic control special provisions of the certificate of waiver or authorization ,,faa ,form #ggaa-a 7#g-gd72 or 7,b7 the standard and special provisions of a subsequent certificate of waiver or authorization4 7c7 ,notice to ,administrator ,before operating a small unmanned aircraft pursuant to a certificate of waiver or authorization granted under this section1 the operator shall provide written notice to the ,administrator1 in a form and manner specified by the ,administrator1 that contains such information and assurances as the ,administrator determines necessary in the interest of aviation safety and the efficiency of the national airspace system1 including a certification that the operator has read1 understands1 and will comply with all terms1 conditions1 and limitations of the certificate of waiver or authorization4 7d7 ,waiver of airworthiness certificate ,notwithstanding section #ddgaa7;a77#a71 the holder of a certificate of waiver or authorization granted under this section may operate a small unmanned aircraft under the terms1 conditions1 and limitations of such certificate without an airworthiness certificate4 7e7 ,procedure ,the granting of an exemption or the issuance of a certificate of waiver or authorization1 or any other action authorized by this section1 shall be made without regard to-- 7#a7 section #eec of title #e2 or 7#b7 chapter #ce of title #dd4 7f7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7#a7 affect the issuance of a rule by or any other activity of the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator under any other provision of law2 or 7#b7 invalidate an exemption or certificate of waiver or authorization issued by the ,administrator before the date of enactment of this section4 7g7 ,effective periods ,an exemption or certificate of waiver or authorization issued under this section1 or an amendment of such exemption or certificate1 shall cease to be valid on the effective date of a final rule on small unmanned aircraft systems issued under section #deejb7;b77#a74 #deeji4 ,special rules for model aircraft 7a7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into ,federal ,aviation ,administration plans and policies1 including this subtitle1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft 7other than the registration of certain model aircraft pursuant to section #ddajc71 if-- 7#a7 the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use2 7#b7 the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a community-based organization2 7#c7 the aircraft is limited to not more than #ee pounds unless otherwise certified through a design1 construction1 inspection1 flight test1 and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization2 7#d7 the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft2 7#e7 the aircraft is not operated over or within the property of a fixed site facility that operates amusement rides available for use by the general public or the property extending #ejj lateral feet beyond the perimeter of such facility unless the operation is authorized by the owner of the amusement facility2 and 7#f7 when flown within #e miles of an airport1 the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport7 with prior notice of the operation 7model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within #e miles of an airport should establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport774 7b7 ,commercial operation for instructional or educational purposes ,a flight of an unmanned aircraft shall be treated as a flight of a model aircraft for purposes of subsection 7a7 7regardless of any compensation1 reimbursement1 or other consideration exchanged or incidental economic benefit gained in the course of planning1 operating1 or supervising the flight71 if the flight is-- 7#a7 conducted for instructional or educational purposes2 and 7#b7 operated or supervised by a member of a community-based organization recognized pursuant to subsection 7e74 7c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who endanger the safety of the national airspace system4 7d7 ,community-,based organization defined ,in this section1 the term community-based organization means an entity that-- 7#a7 is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7#b7 is exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7#c7 the mission of which is demonstrably the furtherance of model aviation2 7#d7 provides a comprehensive set of safety guidelines for all aspects of model aviation addressing the assembly and operation of model aircraft and that emphasize safe aeromodeling operations within the national airspace system and the protection and safety of individuals and property on the ground2 7#e7 provides programming and support for any local charter organizations1 affiliates1 or clubs2 and 7#f7 provides assistance and support in the development and operation of locally designated model aircraft flying sites4 7e7 ,recognition of community-,based organizations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish1 and make available to the public1 a process for recognizing community-based organizations that meet the eligibility criteria under subsection 7d74 #deeaj4 ,carriage of property for compensation or hire 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule authorizing the carriage of property by operators of small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire within the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,the final rule required under subsection 7a7 shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,small ,,uas air carrier certificate ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 at the direction of the ,secretary1 shall establish a small ,,uas air carrier certificate for persons that undertake directly1 or by lease or other arrangement1 the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems to carry property in air transportation1 including commercial fleet operations with highly automated unmanned aircraft systems4 ,the requirements to obtain a small ,,uas air carrier certificate shall-- 7,a7 account for the unique characteristics of highly automated small unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7,b7 include only those obligations necessary for the safe operation of small unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,small ,,uas air carrier certification process ,the ,administrator1 at the direction of the ,secretary1 shall establish a process for the issuance of a small ,,uas air carrier certificate described in paragraph 7#a7 that is streamlined1 simple1 performance-based1 and risk-based4 ,such certification process shall consider-- 7,a7 safety and the mitigation of operational risks from highly automated small unmanned aircraft systems to the safety of other aircraft1 and persons and property on the ground2 7,b7 the safety and reliability of highly automated small unmanned aircraft system design1 including technological capabilities and operational limitations to mitigate such risks2 and 7,c7 the competencies and compliance programs of manufacturers1 operators1 and companies that both manufacture and operate small unmanned aircraft systems and components4 7#c7 ,small ,,uas air carrier classification ,the ,secretary shall develop a classification system for small unmanned aircraft systems air carriers to establish economic authority for the carriage of property by small unmanned aircraft systems for compensation or hire4 ,such classification shall only require-- 7,a7 registration with the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 a valid small ,,uas air carrier certificate as described in paragraph 7#a74 #deeaa4 ,micro ,,uas operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall charter an aviation rulemaking advisory committee to develop recommendations for regulations under which any person may operate a micro unmanned aircraft system1 the aircraft component of which weighs #d4d pounds or less1 including payload1 without the person operating the system being required to pass any airman certification requirement1 including any requirements under section #ddgjc1 part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other rule or regulation relating to airman certification4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing recommendations for the operation of micro unmanned aircraft systems under subsection 7a71 the members of the aviation rulemaking advisory committee shall consider rules for operation of such systems-- 7#a7 at an altitude of less than #djj feet above ground level2 7#b7 with an airspeed of not greater than #dj knots2 7#c7 within the visual line of sight of the operator2 7#d7 during the hours between sunrise and sunset2 7#e7 by an operator who has passed an aeronautical knowledge and safety test administered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration online specifically for the operation of micro unmanned aircraft systems1 with such test being of a length and difficulty that acknowledges the reduced operational complexity and low risk of micro unmanned aircraft systems2 7#f7 not over unprotected persons uninvolved in its operation2 and 7#g7 at least #e statute miles from the geographic center of a tower-controlled airport or airport denoted on a current ,federal ,aviation ,administration-published aeronautical chart1 except that a micro unmanned aircraft system may be operated closer than #e statute miles to the airport if the operator-- 7,a7 provides prior notice to the airport operator2 and 7,b7 receives1 for a tower-controlled airport1 prior approval from the air traffic control facility located at the airport4 7c7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing recommendations for recommended regulations under subsection 7a71 the aviation rulemaking advisory committee shall consult with-- 7,a7 unmanned aircraft systems stakeholders1 including manufacturers of micro unmanned aircraft systems2 7,b7 community-based aviation organizations2 7,c7 the ,center of ,excellence for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems2 and 7,d7 appropriate ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to an aviation rulemaking advisory committee chartered under this section4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall issue regulations incorporating recommendations of the aviation rulemaking advisory committee that provide for the operation of micro unmanned aircraft systems in the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 without an airman certificate2 and 7#b7 without an airworthiness certificate for the associated unmanned aircraft4 7e7 ,scope of regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,in determining whether a person may operate an unmanned aircraft system under #a or more of the circumstances described under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall use a risk-based approach and consider1 at a minimum1 the physical and functional characteristics of the unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,administrator may only issue regulations under this section for unmanned aircraft systems that the ,administrator determines may be operated safely in the national airspace system pursuant to those regulations4 7f7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 to prohibit a person from operating an unmanned aircraft system under a circumstance described under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 if-- 7,a7 the circumstance is allowed by regulations issued under this section2 and 7,b7 the person operates the unmanned aircraft system in a manner prescribed by the regulations2 or 7#b7 to limit or affect in any way the ,administrator's authority to conduct a rulemaking1 make a determination1 or carry out any activity related to unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems under any other provision of law4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeals 7,a7 ,in general ,sections #ccb7;a71 #ccb7;b71 #ccb7;d71 #ccc1 #ccd1 and #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 are repealed4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the items relating to sections #ccc1 #ccd1 and #ccf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 in the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 7#b7 ,penalties ,section #dfcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by inserting chapter #dee1 after chapter #dea12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77i7 by striking or chapter #dea1 and inserting chapter #dea1 chapter #dee12 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b7 by inserting chapter #dee1 after chapter #dea12 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i7 by striking or chapter #dea and inserting chapter #dea1 or chapter #dee4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #dec the following3 #dee4,unmanned aircraft systems#deeja 4 #ccc4 ,unmanned aircraft test ranges 7a7 ,extension of program ,section #ccb7;c77#a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting the date that is #f years after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,sense-and-,avoid and beyond line of sight systems at test ranges 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent consistent with aviation safety1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall permit and encourage flights of unmanned aircraft equipped with sense-and-avoid and beyond line of sight systems at the #f test ranges designated under section #ccb7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab4 7#b7 ,waivers ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may waive the requirements of section #ddgaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including related regulations1 to the extent consistent with aviation safety4 7c7 ,test range defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term test range means a defined geographic area where research and development are conducted as authorized by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,such term includes any of the #f test ranges established by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under section #ccb7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection1 and any public entity authorized by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration as an unmanned aircraft system flight test center before ,january #a1 #bjji4 #ccd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding unmanned aircraft safety ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft near airports presents a serious hazard to aviation safety2 7#b7 a collision between an unmanned aircraft and a conventional aircraft in flight could jeopardize the safety of persons aboard the aircraft and on the ground2 7#c7 ,federal aviation regulations1 including sections #ia4abf through #ia4aca of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 prohibit unauthorized operation of an aircraft in controlled airspace near an airport2 7#d7 ,federal aviation regulations1 including section #ia4ac of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 prohibit the operation of an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another2 7#e7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should pursue all available civil and administrative remedies available to the ,administrator1 including referrals to other government agencies for criminal investigations1 with respect to persons who operate unmanned aircraft in an unauthorized manner2 7#f7 the ,administrator should place particular priority on continuing measures1 including partnerships with nongovernmental organizations1 to educate the public about the dangers to the public safety of operating unmanned aircraft near airports without the appropriate approvals or authorizations2 and 7#g7 manufacturers and retail sellers of small unmanned aircraft systems should take steps to educate consumers about the safe and lawful operation of such systems4 #cce4 ,,uas privacy review 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 appropriate ,state and local officials1 and subject-matter experts and in consideration of relevant efforts led by the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 shall carry out a review to identify any potential reduction of privacy specifically caused by the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce on its ongoing efforts responsive to the ,presidential memorandum titled ,promoting ,economic ,competitiveness ,while ,safeguarding ,privacy1 ,civil ,rights1 and ,civil ,liberties in ,domestic ,use of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems and dated ,february #ae1 #bjae4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 #ccf4 ,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 #ccg4 ,evaluation of aircraft registration for small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,metrics ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall develop and track metrics to assess compliance with and effectiveness of the registration of small unmanned aircraft systems by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration pursuant to the interim final rule issued on ,december #af1 #bjae1 entitled ,registration and ,marking ,requirements for ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #gheic7 and any subsequent final rule1 including metrics with respect to-- 7#a7 the levels of compliance with the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule2 7#b7 the number of enforcement actions taken by the ,administration for violations of or noncompliance with the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule1 together with a description of the actions2 and 7#c7 the effect of the interim final rule and any subsequent final rule on compliance with any fees associated with the use of small unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall evaluate-- 7#a7 the ,administration's progress in developing and tracking the metrics set forth in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the reliability1 effectiveness1 and efficiency of the ,administration's registration program for small unmanned aircraft4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the evaluation required under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 recommendations to the ,administrator and ,congress for improvements to the registration process for small unmanned aircraft4 #cch4 ,study on roles of governments relating to low-altitude operation of small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate a study on-- 7#a7 the regulation and oversight of the low-altitude operations of small unmanned aircraft and small unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#b7 the appropriate roles and responsibilities of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments in regulating and overseeing the operations of small unmanned aircraft in airspace #djj feet above ground level and below4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study1 the ,inspector ,general shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the recommendations of ,task ,group #a of the ,drone ,advisory ,committee chartered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on ,august #ca1 #bjaf2 7#b7 the legal and policy requirements necessary for the safe and financially viable development and growth of the unmanned aircraft industry2 7#c7 the interests of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments affected by low-altitude operations of small unmanned aircraft2 7#d7 the existing authorities of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments to protect the interests referenced in paragraph 7#c72 7#e7 the degree of regulatory consistency required for the safe and financially viable growth and development of the unmanned aircraft industry2 7#f7 the degree of local variance possible among regulations consistent with the safe and financially viable growth and development of the unmanned aircraft industry2 7#g7 the appropriate roles of ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments in regulating the operations of small unmanned aircraft within the lateral boundaries of their jurisdiction in the categories of airspace described in subsection 7a77#b72 7#h7 the subjects and types of regulatory authority that should remain with the ,federal ,government2 7#i7 the infrastructure requirements necessary for monitoring the low-altitude operations of small unmanned aircraft and enforcing applicable laws2 7#aj7 the number of small businesses involved in the various sectors of the unmanned aircraft industry and operating as primary users of small unmanned aircraft2 and 7#aa7 any best practices1 lessons learned1 or policies of jurisdictions outside the ,united ,states relating to local or regional regulation and oversight of small unmanned aircraft and other emergent technologies4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after initiating the study1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study4 #cci4 ,study on financing of unmanned aircraft services 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study on appropriate fee mechanisms to recover the costs of-- 7#a7 the regulation and safety oversight of unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#b7 the provision of air navigation services to unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the recommendations of ,task ,group #c of the ,drone ,advisory ,committee chartered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on ,august #ca1 #bjaf2 7#b7 the total annual costs incurred by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for the regulation and safety oversight of activities related to unmanned aircraft2 7#c7 the annual costs attributable to various types1 classes1 and categories of unmanned aircraft activities2 7#d7 air traffic services provided to unmanned aircraft operating under instrument flight rules1 excluding public aircraft2 7#e7 the number of full-time ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees dedicated to unmanned aircraft programs2 7#f7 the use of privately operated ,,utm and other privately operated unmanned aircraft systems2 7#g7 the projected growth of unmanned aircraft operations for various applications and the estimated need for regulation1 oversight1 and other services2 7#h7 the number of small businesses involved in the various sectors of the unmanned aircraft industry and operating as primary users of unmanned aircraft2 and 7#i7 any best practices or policies utilized by jurisdictions outside the ,united ,states relating to partial or total recovery of regulation and safety oversight costs related to unmanned aircraft and other emergent technologies4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after initiating the study1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing recommendations on appropriate fee mechanisms to recover the costs of regulating and providing air navigation services to unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems4 #cdj4 ,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 developed pursuant to section #ccb of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 to develop a concept of operations for the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the update1 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the potential use of ,,utm and other technologies to ensure the safe and lawful operation of unmanned aircraft in the national airspace system2 7#b7 the appropriate roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of government agencies and the private sector in identifying and reporting unlawful or harmful operations and operators of unmanned aircraft2 7#c7 the use of models1 threat assessments1 probabilities1 and other methods to distinguish between lawful and unlawful operations of unmanned aircraft2 and 7#d7 appropriate systems1 training1 intergovernmental processes1 protocols1 and procedures to mitigate risks and hazards posed by unlawful or harmful operations of unmanned aircraft systems4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out the update in consultation with representatives of the aviation industry1 ,federal agencies that employ unmanned aircraft systems technology in the national airspace system1 and the unmanned aircraft systems industry4 #cda4 ,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 ,,iv ,air ,service ,improvements ,a ,airline ,customer ,service ,improvements #dja4 ,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 #djb4 ,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 #djc4 ,advisory committee for aviation consumer protection ,section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 independent distributors of travel2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7g7 by striking first #b calendar years and inserting first #f calendar years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #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 ,advertisements and disclosure of fees for passenger air transportation 7a7 ,full fare advertising 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,full fare advertising 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall not be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for a covered entity to state in an advertisement or solicitation for passenger air transportation the base airfare for the air transportation if the covered entity clearly and separately discloses-- 7,a7 the government-imposed fees and taxes associated with the air transportation2 and 7,b7 the total cost of the air transportation4 7#b7 ,form of disclosure 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the information described in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#a77;,b7 shall be disclosed in the advertisement or solicitation in a manner that clearly presents the information to the consumer4 7,b7 ,internet advertisements and solicitations ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 with respect to an advertisement or solicitation for passenger air transportation that appears on an internet website or a mobile application1 the information described in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#a77;,b7 may be disclosed through a link or pop-up1 as such terms may be defined by the ,secretary1 that displays the information in a manner that is easily accessible and viewable by the consumer4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,base airfare ,the term base airfare means the cost of passenger air transportation1 excluding government-imposed fees and taxes4 7,b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an air carrier1 including an indirect air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 ticket agent1 or other person offering to sell tickets for passenger air transportation or a tour or tour component that must be purchased with air transportation4 4 7#b7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 may be construed to affect any obligation of a person that sells air transportation to disclose the total cost of the air transportation1 including government-imposed fees and taxes1 prior to purchase of the air transportation4 7#c7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendment made by paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,effective date ,this subsection1 and the amendments made by this subsection1 shall take effect on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the effective date of regulations issued under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,disclosure of fees ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,disclosure of fees 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for any air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or ticket agent to fail to include1 in an internet fare quotation for a specific itinerary in air transportation selected by a consumer-- 7,a7 a clear and prominent statement that additional fees for checked baggage and carry-on baggage may apply2 and 7,b7 a prominent link that connects directly to a list of all such fees4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to derogate or limit any responsibilities of an air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or ticket agent under section #cii4he of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor provision4 4 #djf4 ,involuntarily bumping passengers after aircraft boarded ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,involuntarily denied boarding after aircraft boarded 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be an unfair or deceptive practice under subsection 7a7 for an air carrier or foreign air carrier subject to part #bej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to involuntarily deplane a revenue passenger onboard an aircraft1 if the revenue passenger-- 7,a7 is traveling on a confirmed reservation2 and 7,b7 checked-in for the relevant flight prior to the check-in deadline4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the authority of an air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 or airman to remove a passenger in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #ia4c1 #aba4ecc7;d71 or #aba4ehj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor provision2 or 7,b7 any other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or local law4 4 #djg4 ,availability of consumer rights information ,section #dbcjb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking on the and inserting in a prominent place on the homepage of the primary2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the air carrier's customer service plan4 4 #djh4 ,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 #dji4 ,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 #daj4 ,involuntarily denied boarding compensation ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule to revise part #bej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to clarify that-- 7#a7 there is not a maximum level of compensation an air carrier or foreign air carrier may pay to a passenger who is involuntarily denied boarding as the result of an oversold flight2 7#b7 the compensation levels set forth in that part are the minimum levels of compensation an air carrier or foreign air carrier must pay to a passenger who is involuntarily denied boarding as the result of an oversold flight2 and 7#c7 an air carrier or foreign air carrier must proactively offer to pay compensation to a passenger who is voluntarily or involuntarily denied boarding on an oversold flight1 rather than waiting until the passenger requests the compensation4 #daa4 ,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 #dab4 ,advisory committee for transparency in air ambulance industry 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an advisory committee to make recommendations for a rulemaking-- 7#a7 to require air ambulance operators to clearly disclose charges for air transportation services separately from charges for non-air transportation services within any invoice or bill2 and 7#b7 to provide other consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators4 7b7 ,composition of the advisory committee ,the advisory committee shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#b7 #a representative1 to be appointed by the ,secretary1 of each of the following3 7,a7 ,each relevant ,federal agency1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,air ambulance operators4 7,c7 ,state insurance regulators4 7,d7 ,health insurance providers4 7,e7 ,consumer groups4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the advisory committee shall make recommendations with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,cost-allocation methodologies needed to ensure that charges for air transportation services are separated from charges for non-air transportation services4 7#b7 ,cost- or price-allocation methodologies to prevent commingling of charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services in bills and invoices4 7#c7 ,formats for bills and invoices to ensure that customers and ,state insurance regulators can clearly distinguish between charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services4 7#d7 ,data or industry references related to aircraft operating costs to be used in determining the proper allocation of charges for air transportation services and charges for non-air transportation services4 7#e7 ,guidance materials to instruct ,states1 political subdivisions of ,states1 and political authorities of #b or more ,states on referring to the ,secretary allegations of unfair or deceptive practices or unfair methods of competition by air ambulance operators4 7#f7 ,protections for customers of air ambulance operators1 after consideration of the circumstances in which the services of air ambulance operators are used4 7#g7 ,protections of proprietary cost data from inappropriate public disclosure4 7#h7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary determines necessary or appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the first meeting of the advisory committee1 the advisory committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the recommendations made under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the report under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall consider the recommendations of the advisory committee and issue a final rule-- 7#a7 to require air ambulance operators to clearly disclose charges for air transportation services separately from charges for non-air transportation services within any invoice or bill2 and 7#b7 to provide other consumer protections for customers of air ambulance operators4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,air ambulance operator ,the term air ambulance operator means an air carrier operating pursuant to part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that provides medical1 ambulance1 or related services4 7#b7 ,non-air transportation services ,the term non-air transportation services means those services provided by air ambulance operators but not other air carriers operating pursuant to part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7g7 ,termination ,the advisory committee shall terminate on the date of submission of the report under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,nature of air ambulance services ,the non-air transportation services of air ambulance operators and prices thereof are neither services nor prices of an air carrier for purposes of section #dagac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dac4 ,air ambulance complaints 7a7 ,consumer complaints ,section #dbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting 7including transportation by air ambulance7 after air transportation2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 and an air ambulance operator1 after passenger seats2 and 7ii7 by inserting or operator after ,internet ,web site of the carrier2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or operator after mailing address of the air carrier2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,notice to passengers on boarding or billing documentation 7#a7 ,air carriers and foreign air carriers ,an air carrier or foreign air carrier providing scheduled air transportation using any aircraft that as originally designed has a passenger capacity of #cj or more passenger seats shall include the hotline telephone number established under subsection 7a7 on-- 7,a7 prominently displayed signs of the carrier at the airport ticket counters in the ,united ,states where the air carrier operates2 and 7,b7 any electronic confirmation of the purchase of a passenger ticket for air transportation issued by the air carrier4 7#b7 ,air ambulance operators ,an air ambulance operator shall include the hotline telephone number established under subsection 7a7 on any invoice1 bill1 or other communication provided to a passenger or customer of the operator4 4 7b7 ,unfair and deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition ,section #dagab7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting air ambulance customer1 after foreign air carrier1 the first place it appears2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,in this subsection1 the term air carrier includes an air ambulance operator and the term air transportation includes any transportation provided by an air ambulance44 #dad4 ,passenger rights 7a7 ,guidelines ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require each air carrier to submit for approval a #a-page document that accurately describes the rights of passengers in air transportation1 including guidelines for the following3 7#a7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight delays of various lengths4 7#b7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight cancellations4 7#c7 ,compensation for mishandled baggage1 including delayed1 damaged1 pilfered1 or lost baggage4 7#d7 ,voluntary relinquishment of a ticketed seat due to overbooking or priority of other passengers4 7#e7 ,involuntary denial of boarding and forced removal for whatever reason1 including for safety and security reasons4 7b7 ,approval of guidelines ,not later than #ij days after each air carrier submits its guidelines for approval to the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 the air carrier shall make available such #a-page document on its website4 ,b ,aviation ,consumers ,with ,disabilities #dda4 ,select subcommittee ,section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja prec4 note71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,select subcommittee for aviation consumers with disabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a select subcommittee of the advisory committee to advise the ,secretary and the advisory committee on issues related to the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities4 7#b7 ,duties ,the select subcommittee shall-- 7,a7 identify the disability-related access barriers encountered by passengers with disabilities2 7,b7 determine the extent to which the programs and activities of the ,department of ,transportation are addressing the barriers identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 recommend consumer protection improvements related to the air travel experience of passengers with disabilities2 7,d7 advise the ,secretary with regard to the implementation of section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,e7 conduct such other activities as the ,secretary considers necessary to carry out this subsection4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the select subcommittee shall be composed of members appointed by the ,secretary1 including at least #a individual representing each of the following3 7i7 ,national disability organizations4 7ii7 ,air carriers and foreign air carriers with flights in air transportation4 7iii7 ,airport operators4 7iv7 ,contractor service providers4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,a member of the select subcommittee may also be a member of the advisory committee4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of establishment of the select subcommittee1 the select subcommittee shall submit to the advisory committee and the ,secretary a report on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities that includes-- 7i7 an assessment of existing disability-related access barriers and any emerging disability-related access barriers that will likely be an issue in the next #e years2 7ii7 an evaluation of the extent to which the programs and activities of the ,department of ,transportation are eliminating disability-related access barriers2 7iii7 a description of consumer protection improvements related to the air travel experience of passengers with disabilities2 and 7iv7 any recommendations for legislation1 regulations1 or other actions that the select subcommittee considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a copy of the report1 including any additional findings or recommendations that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#e7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary shall designate1 from among the individuals appointed under paragraph 7#c71 an individual to serve as chairperson of the select subcommittee4 7#f7 ,vacancies and travel expenses ,subsections 7c7 and 7d7 shall apply to the select subcommittee4 7#g7 ,termination ,the select subcommittee established under this subsection shall terminate upon submission of the report required under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 4 #ddb4 ,aviation consumers with disabilities study 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that includes-- 7#a7 a review of airport accessibility best practices for individuals with disabilities1 including best practices that improve infrastructure facilities and communications methods1 including those related to wayfinding1 amenities1 and passenger care2 7#b7 a review of air carrier and airport training policies related to section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 a review of air carrier training policies related to properly assisting passengers with disabilities2 and 7#d7 a review of accessibility best practices that exceed those recommended under ,public ,law #ij-dhj 7popularly known as the ,architectural ,barriers ,act of #aifh2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #daea et seq471 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 the ,air ,carrier ,access ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-dce2 #ajj ,stat4 #ajhj et seq471 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the study1 including findings and recommendations4 #ddc4 ,feasibility study on in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems 7a7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board1 aircraft manufacturers1 and air carriers1 shall conduct a study to determine-- 7#a7 the feasibility of in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems2 and 7#b7 if feasible1 the ways in which individuals with significant disabilities using wheelchairs1 including power wheelchairs1 can be accommodated with in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the initiation of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of the study4 #ddd4 ,access advisory committee recommendations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing-- 7#a7 accommodations for air travelers with disabilities with respect to in-flight entertainment2 7#b7 accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft2 and 7#c7 service animals4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date on which the notice of proposed rulemaking is issued1 the ,secretary shall publish a final rule based on such notice4 ,c ,small ,community ,air ,service #dea4 ,essential air service authorization ,section #dagdb7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaa and all that follows before to carry out and inserting #aec1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah1 #aef1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 #aei1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj1 #afb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 #afe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb1 and #afh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 #deb4 ,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 #dec4 ,study on essential air service reform 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the effects of section #f of the ,airport and ,airway ,extension ,act of #bjaa1 ,part ,,iv 7,public ,law #aab-bg71 section #dba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie71 and other relevant ,federal laws enacted after #bjaj1 including the amendments made by those laws1 on the ,essential ,air ,service program4 7#b7 ,scope ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall analyze1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the impact of each relevant ,federal law1 including the amendments made by each law1 on the ,essential ,air ,service program2 7,b7 what actions communities and air carriers have taken to reduce ticket prices or increase enplanements as a result of each law2 7,c7 the issuance of waivers by the ,secretary under section #dagca7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 whether budgetary savings resulted from each law2 and 7,e7 options for further reform of the ,essential ,air ,service program4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ded4 ,small community air service 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #dagdc7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,size ,on the date of submission of the relevant application under subsection 7b71 the airport serving the community or consortium-- 7,a7 is not larger than a small hub airport1 as determined using the ,department of ,transportation's most recently published classification2 and 7,b7 has-- 7i7 insufficient air carrier service2 or 7ii7 unreasonably high air fares4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking once1 and inserting once in a #aj-year period12 and 7,b7 by inserting at any time after different project2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 the assistance will be used to help restore scheduled passenger air service that has been terminated2 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dagdc7;e77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc to carry out this section1 of which #d1hjj1jjj per fiscal year shall be used to carry out the pilot program established under subsection 7i74 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 4 7c7 ,regional air transportation pilot program ,section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,regional air transportation pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a regional air transportation pilot program to provide operating assistance to air carriers in order to provide air service to communities not receiving sufficient air carrier service4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall provide grants under the program to encourage and maintain air service at reasonable airfares between communities that have experienced1 as determined by the ,secretary1 significant declines in air service4 7#c7 ,application required ,in order to participate in the program1 a ,state1 local government1 economic development authority1 or other public entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application1 in a manner that the ,secretary prescribes1 that contains-- 7,a7 an identification of an air carrier that has provided a written agreement to provide the air service in partnership with the applicant2 7,b7 assurances that the applicant will provide the non-,federal share and that the non-,federal share is not derived from airport revenue2 7,c7 a proposed route structure serving not more than #h communities2 and 7,d7 a timeline for commencing the air service to the communities within the proposed route structure4 7#d7 ,criteria for participation ,the ,secretary may approve up to #c applications each fiscal year1 subject to the availability of funds1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the proposal of the applicant can reasonably be expected to encourage and improve levels of air service between the relevant communities2 7,b7 the applicant has adequate financial resources to ensure the commitment to the communities2 7,c7 the airports serving the communities are nonhub1 small hub1 or medium hub airports1 as determined using the ,department of ,transportation's most recently published classifications2 and 7,d7 the air carrier commits to serving the communities for at least #b years4 7#e7 ,priorities ,the ,secretary shall prioritize applications that-- 7,a7 would initiate new or reestablish air service in communities where air fares are higher than the average air fares for all communities2 7,b7 are more likely to result in self-sustaining air service at the end of the program2 7,c7 request a ,federal share lower than #ej percent2 and 7,d7 propose to use grant funds in a timely fashion4 7#f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of operating assistance provided under the program may not exceed #ej percent4 7#g7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall cease to be effective on ,october #a1 #bjbc4 4 #dee4 ,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 ,v ,miscellaneous #eja4 ,review of ,,faa strategic cybersecurity plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 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 ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review1 including a description of any modifications made to the framework4 #ejb4 ,consolidation and realignment of ,,faa services and facilities ,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 #ejc4 ,,faa review and reform 7a7 ,agency report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed analysis of any actions taken to address the findings and recommendations included in the report required under section #hab7;d7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf note71 including-- 7#a7 consolidating1 phasing-out1 or eliminating duplicative positions1 programs1 roles1 or offices2 7#b7 eliminating or streamlining wasteful practices2 7#c7 eliminating or phasing-out redundant1 obsolete1 or unnecessary functions2 7#d7 reforming and streamlining inefficient processes so that the activities of the ,administration are completed in an expedited and efficient manner2 and 7#e7 reforming or eliminating ineffectual or outdated policies4 7b7 ,additional review ,not later than #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 ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the actions taken by the ,administrator pursuant to subsection 7c71 including any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions4 #ejd4 ,aviation fuel 7a7 ,use of unleaded aviation gasoline ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall allow the use of an unleaded aviation gasoline in an aircraft as a replacement for a leaded gasoline if the ,administrator-- 7#a7 determines that an unleaded aviation gasoline qualifies as a replacement for an approved leaded gasoline2 7#b7 identifies the aircraft and engines that are eligible to use the qualified replacement unleaded gasoline2 and 7#c7 adopts a process 7other than the traditional means of certification7 to allow eligible aircraft and engines to operate using qualified replacement unleaded gasoline in a manner that ensures safety4 7b7 ,timing ,the ,administrator shall adopt the process described in subsection 7a77#c7 not later than #ahj days after the later of-- 7#a7 the date of completion of the ,piston ,aviation ,fuels ,initiative of the ,administration2 or 7#b7 the date of publication of an ,american ,society for ,testing and ,materials ,production ,specification for an unleaded aviation gasoline4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,piston ,aviation ,fuels ,initiative of the ,administration and the ,american ,society for ,testing and ,materials should work to find an appropriate unleaded aviation gasoline by ,january #a1 #bjbd4 #eje4 ,right to privacy when using air traffic control system ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 upon request of a private aircraft owner or operator1 block the registration number of the aircraft of the owner or operator from any public dissemination or display1 except in data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of the owner or operator4 #ejf4 ,air shows ,on an annual basis1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall work with representatives of ,administration-approved air shows1 the general aviation community1 and stadiums and other large outdoor events and venues to identify and resolve1 to the maximum extent practicable1 scheduling conflicts between ,administration-approved air shows and large outdoor events and venues where-- 7#a7 flight restrictions will be imposed pursuant to section #eba of title ,v of division ,f of ,public ,law #ajh-aii 7#aah ,stat4 #cdc72 or 7#b7 any other restriction will be imposed pursuant to ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,flight ,data ,center ,notice to ,airmen #d_/cfba 7or any successor notice to airmen74 #ejg4 ,part #ia review1 reform1 and streamlining 7a7 ,establishment of task force ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a task force comprised of representatives of the general aviation industry who regularly perform part #ia operations1 labor unions 7including those representing ,,faa aviation safety inspectors and ,,faa aviation safety engineers71 manufacturers1 and the ,government to-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the ,,faa oversight and authorization processes and requirements for aircraft under part #ia2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to streamline the applicable authorization and approval processes1 improve safety1 and reduce regulatory cost burdens and delays for the ,,faa and aircraft owners and operators who operate pursuant to part #ia4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the assessment and making recommendations under subsection 7a71 the task force shall consider-- 7#a7 process reforms and improvements to allow the ,,faa to review and approve applications in a fair and timely fashion2 7#b7 the appropriateness of requiring an authorization for each experimental aircraft rather than using a broader all makes and models approach2 7#c7 ways to improve the timely response to letters of authorization applications for aircraft owners and operators who operate pursuant to part #ia1 including setting deadlines and granting temporary or automatic authorizations if deadlines are missed by the ,,faa2 7#d7 methods for enhancing the effective use of delegation systems2 7#e7 methods for training the ,,faa's field office employees in risk-based and safety management system oversight2 and 7#f7 such other matters related to streamlining part #ia authorization and approval processes as the task force considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the task force's assessment4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include an explanation of how the ,administrator will-- 7,a7 implement the recommendations of the task force2 7,b7 measure progress in implementing the recommendations2 and 7,c7 measure the effectiveness of the implemented recommendations4 7d7 ,implementation of recommendations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall implement the recommendations made under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,part #ia ,the term part #ia means part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7f7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to the task force4 7g7 ,sunset ,the task force shall terminate on the day the ,administrator submits the report required under subsection 7c74 #ejh4 ,aircraft registration ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a rulemaking to increase the duration of aircraft registrations for noncommercial general aviation aircraft to #aj years4 #eji4 ,air transportation of lithium cells and batteries 7a7 ,cooperative efforts ,to ensure compliance with safety regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall carry out cooperative efforts to ensure that shippers who offer lithium ion and lithium metal batteries for air transport to or from the ,united ,states comply with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7#b7 ,cooperative efforts ,the cooperative efforts the ,secretary shall carry out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 include the following3 7,a7 ,encouraging training programs at locations outside the ,united ,states from which substantial cargo shipments of lithium ion or lithium metal batteries originate for manufacturers1 freight forwarders1 and other shippers and potential shippers of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries4 7,b7 ,working with ,federal1 regional1 and international transportation agencies to ensure enforcement of ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions with respect to shippers who offer noncompliant shipments of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries4 7,c7 ,sharing information1 as appropriate1 with ,federal1 regional1 and international transportation agencies regarding noncompliant shipments4 7,d7 ,pursuing a joint effort with the international aviation community to develop a process to obtain assurances that appropriate enforcement actions are taken to reduce the likelihood of noncompliant shipments1 especially with respect to jurisdictions in which enforcement activities historically have been limited4 7,e7 ,providing information in brochures and on the internet in appropriate foreign languages and dialects that describes the actions required to comply with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7,f7 ,developing joint efforts with the international aviation community to promote a better understanding of the requirements of and methods of compliance with ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations and ,,icao ,technical ,instructions4 7#c7 ,reporting ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on compliance with the policy set forth in subsection 7e7 and the cooperative efforts carried out1 or planned to be carried out1 under this subsection4 7b7 ,lithium battery air safety advisory committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish1 in accordance with the requirements of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 a lithium ion and lithium metal battery air safety advisory committee 7in this subsection referred to as the ,committee74 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7,a7 facilitate communication between manufacturers of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries1 manufacturers of products incorporating both large and small lithium ion and lithium metal batteries1 air carriers1 and the ,federal ,government regarding the safe air transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries and the effectiveness and economic and social impacts of the regulation of such transportation2 7,b7 provide the ,secretary1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration with timely information about new lithium ion and lithium metal battery technology and transportation safety practices and methodologies2 7,c7 provide a forum for the ,secretary to provide information on and to discuss the activities of the ,department of ,transportation relating to lithium ion and lithium metal battery transportation safety1 the policies underlying the activities1 and positions to be advocated in international forums2 7,d7 provide a forum for the ,secretary to provide information and receive advice on-- 7i7 activities carried out throughout the world to communicate and enforce relevant ,united ,states regulations and the ,,icao ,technical ,instructions2 and 7ii7 the effectiveness of the activities2 7,e7 provide advice and recommendations to the ,secretary with respect to lithium ion and lithium metal battery air transportation safety1 including how best to implement activities to increase awareness of relevant requirements and their importance to travelers and shippers2 and 7,f7 review methods to decrease the risk posed by air shipment of undeclared hazardous materials and efforts to educate those who prepare and offer hazardous materials for shipment via air transport4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,individuals appointed by the ,secretary to represent-- 7i7 large volume manufacturers of lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries2 7ii7 domestic manufacturers of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries or battery packs2 7iii7 manufacturers of consumer products powered by lithium ion and lithium metal batteries2 7iv7 manufacturers of vehicles powered by lithium ion and lithium metal batteries2 7v7 marketers of products powered by lithium ion and lithium metal batteries2 7vi7 cargo air service providers based in the ,united ,states2 7vii7 passenger air service providers based in the ,united ,states2 7viii7 pilots and employees of air service providers described in clauses 7vi7 and 7vii72 7ix7 shippers of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries for air transportation2 7x7 manufacturers of battery-powered medical devices or batteries used in medical devices2 and 7xi7 employees of the ,department of ,transportation1 including employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration4 7,b7 ,representatives of such other ,government departments and agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,any other individuals the ,secretary determines are appropriate to comply with ,federal law4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,committee1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7i7 describes and evaluates the steps being taken in the private sector and by international regulatory authorities to implement and enforce requirements relating to the safe transportation by air of bulk shipments of lithium ion cells and batteries2 and 7ii7 identifies any areas of enforcement or regulatory requirements for which there is consensus that greater attention is needed4 7,b7 ,independent statements ,each member of the ,committee shall be provided an opportunity to submit an independent statement of views with the report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall meet at the direction of the ,secretary and at least twice a year4 7,b7 ,preparation for ,,icao meetings ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall convene a meeting of the ,committee in connection with and in advance of each meeting of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization1 or any of its panels or working groups1 addressing the safety of air transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries to brief ,committee members on positions to be taken by the ,united ,states at such meeting and provide ,committee members a meaningful opportunity to comment4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date on which the ,committee is established4 7#g7 ,termination of ,future of ,aviation ,advisory ,committee ,the ,future of ,aviation ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the date on which the lithium ion battery air safety advisory committee is established4 7c7 ,medical device batteries 7#a7 ,limited exceptions to restrictions on air transportation of medical device batteries ,the ,secretary shall issue limited exceptions to the restrictions on transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries to allow the shipment on a passenger aircraft of not more than #b replacement batteries specifically used for a medical device if-- 7,a7 the intended destination of the batteries is not serviced daily by cargo aircraft if a battery is required for medically necessary care2 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#b7 ,medical device defined ln this subsection1 the term medical device means an instrument1 apparatus1 implement1 machine1 contrivance1 implant1 or in vitro reagent1 including any component1 part1 or accessory thereof1 which is intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions1 or in the cure1 mitigation1 treatment1 or prevention of disease1 in a person4 7#c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as expanding or restricting any authority of the ,secretary under section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note74 7d7 ,packaging improvements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with interested stakeholders1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an evaluation of current practices for the packaging of lithium ion batteries and cells for air transportation1 including recommendations1 if any1 to improve the packaging of such batteries and cells for air transportation in a safe1 efficient1 and cost-effective manner4 7e7 ,department of ,transportation policy on international representation ,it shall be the policy of the ,department of ,transportation to support the participation of industry in all panels and working groups of the ,dangerous ,goods ,panel of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization and any other international test or standard setting organization that considers proposals on the safety or transportation of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries in which the ,united ,states participates4 7f7 ,harmonization ,with ,,icao ,technical ,instructions ,pursuant to section #hbh of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conform ,united ,states regulations on the air transport of lithium cells and batteries with the lithium cells and batteries requirements in the #bjae-bjaf edition of the ,,icao ,technical ,instructions 7including all addenda71 including the revised standards adopted by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization that became effective on ,april #a1 #bjaf4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,,icao ,technical ,instructions ,the term ,,icao ,technical ,instructions has the meaning given that term in section #hbh7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note74 7#b7 ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations ,the term ,u4,s4 ,hazardous ,materials ,regulations means the regulations in parts #ajj through #agg of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7including amendments adopted after the date of enactment of this ,act74 #eaj4 ,remote tower pilot program for rural and small communities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a pilot program under which1 upon approval of an application submitted by an operator of a public-use airport1 the ,secretary shall install and operate at the airport a remote air traffic control tower in order to assess the operational benefits of remote air traffic control towers4 7b7 ,applications ,the operator of an airport seeking to participate in the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary for approval an application that is in such form and contains such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,selection criteria 7#a7 ,selection of airports ,from among the applications submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 after consultation with representatives of labor organizations representing operators and employees of the air traffic control system1 shall select for participation in the pilot program #g airports as follows3 7,a7 #a nonhub1 primary airport4 7,b7 #c nonprimary airports without existing air traffic control towers4 7,c7 #b airports with air traffic control towers participating in a program established under section #dgabd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 #a airport selected at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,priority selection ,in selecting from among the applications submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that can best demonstrate the capabilities and potential of remote air traffic control towers1 including applicants proposing to operate multiple remote air traffic control towers from a single facility4 7#c7 ,authority to reallocate airport selection ,if the ,secretary receives an insufficient number of applications1 the ,secretary may reallocate the distribution of airport sites described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,safety risk management panel 7#a7 ,safety risk management panel meeting ,prior to the operational use of a remote air traffic control tower1 the ,secretary shall convene a safety risk management panel for the tower to address any safety issues with respect to the tower4 7#b7 ,safety risk management panel best practices ,the safety risk management panels shall be created and utilized in a manner similar to that of safety risk management panels previously established for remote air traffic control towers1 taking into account-- 7,a7 best practices that have been developed2 and 7,b7 operational data from remote air traffic control towers located in the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,airport improvement program ,the pilot program shall be eligible for airport improvement funding under chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,possible expansion of program ,not later than #cj days after the date that the first remote air traffic control tower is commissioned1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a repeatable process by which future certified remote air traffic control tower systems may be commissioned at additional airports4 7g7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,air navigation facility ,the term air navigation facility has the meaning given that term in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,remote air traffic control tower ,the term remote air traffic control tower means a remotely operated air navigation facility1 including all necessary system components1 that provides the functions and capabilities of an air traffic control tower4 7#b7 ,applicability of other definitions ,the terms nonhub airport1 primary airport1 and public-use airport have the meanings given such terms in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,sunset ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #eaa4 ,ensuring ,,faa readiness to provide seamless oceanic operations ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjah1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make a final investment decision for the implementation of a reduced oceanic separation capability that1 by ,march #ca1 #bjai1 shall be operational and in use providing capabilities at least equivalent to that offered in neighboring airspace1 and such service shall be provided in the same manner as terrestrial surveillance is provided4 #eab4 ,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 #eac4 ,obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may implement the policy set forth in the notice of proposed policy titled ,proposal to ,consider the ,impact of ,one ,engine ,inoperative ,procedures in ,obstruction ,evaluation ,aeronautical ,studies published by the ,department of ,transportation on ,april #bh1 #bjad 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #bccjj71 only if the policy is adopted pursuant to a notice and comment rulemaking and1 for purposes of ,executive ,order #abhff 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note2 relating to regulatory planning and review71 is treated as a significant regulatory action within the scope of section #c7;f77#a7 of such ,order4 #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 ,report on obsolete test equipment 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the ,national ,test ,equipment ,program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a list of all known outstanding requests for test equipment1 cataloged by type and location1 under the ,program2 7#b7 a description of the current method under the ,program of ensuring calibrated equipment is in place for utilization2 7#c7 a plan by the ,administrator for appropriate inventory of such equipment2 7#d7 the ,administrator's recommendations for increasing multifunctionality in future test equipment and all known and foreseeable manufacturer technological advances2 and 7#e7 a plan to replace1 as appropriate1 obsolete test equipment throughout the service areas4 #eaf4 ,pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers 7a7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall make publicly available1 in a clear and concise format1 advisory guidance that describes how a pilot may share flight expenses with passengers in a manner consistent with ,federal law1 including regulations4 7#b7 ,examples included ,the guidance shall include examples of-- 7,a7 flights for which pilots and passengers may share expenses2 7,b7 flights for which pilots and passengers may not share expenses2 7,c7 the methods of communication that pilots and passengers may use to arrange flights for which expenses are shared2 and 7,d7 the methods of communication that pilots and passengers may not use to arrange flights for which expenses are shared4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which guidance is made publicly available under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report analyzing ,federal policy with respect to pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers4 7#b7 ,evaluations included ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the rationale for such ,federal policy2 7,b7 safety and other concerns related to pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers2 and 7,c7 benefits related to pilots sharing flight expenses with passengers4 #eag4 ,aviation rulemaking committee for part #ace pilot rest and duty rules 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall convene an aviation rulemaking committee to review1 and develop findings and recommendations regarding1 pilot rest and duty rules under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report based on the findings of the aviation rulemaking committee2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of submission of the report under paragraph 7#a71 issue a notice of proposed rulemaking based on any consensus recommendations reached by the aviation rulemaking committee4 7c7 ,composition ,the aviation rulemaking committee shall consist of members appointed by the ,administrator1 including-- 7#a7 representatives of industry2 7#b7 representatives of aviation labor organizations1 including collective bargaining units representing pilots who are covered by part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and subpart ,k of part #ia of such title2 and 7#c7 aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of flight crewmember education and training requirements under part #ace of such title4 7d7 ,considerations ,the ,administrator shall direct the aviation rulemaking committee to consider-- 7#a7 recommendations of prior part #ace rulemaking committees2 7#b7 accommodations necessary for small businesses2 7#c7 scientific data derived from aviation-related fatigue and sleep research2 7#d7 data gathered from aviation safety reporting programs2 7#e7 the need to accommodate the diversity of operations conducted under part #ace2 and 7#f7 other items1 as appropriate4 #eah4 ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority 7in this section referred to as ,,mwaa71 which operates ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport and ,dulles ,international ,airport by lease with the ,department of ,transportation1 has routinely performed poorly on audits conducted by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 the responsible stewardship of taxpayer-owned assets by ,,mwaa is of great concern to ,congress2 7#c7 a ,march #bj1 #bjae1 audit conducted by the ,inspector ,general titled ,,mwaa's ,office of ,audit ,does ,not ,have an ,adequate ,quality ,assurance and ,improvement ,program 7,report ,no4 ,,za-#bjae-jce7 found that ,,mwaa's quality assurance and improvement program did not conform with the standards of the ,institute of ,internal ,auditors2 and 7#d7 the ,inspector ,general's audit made #g recommendations to strengthen ,,mwaa governance1 its ,office of ,audit1 and its quality assurance and improvement program4 7b7 ,implementing audit recommendations 7#a7 ,study ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct a study on ,,mwaa's progress in implementing the recommendations of the audit referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the study1 including the ,inspector ,general's findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations for strengthening and improving ,,mwaa's ,office of ,audit4 #eai4 ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall permit a covered air carrier to operate to or from a location in a noncontiguous ,state without a ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast or ,meteorological ,aerodrome ,report if-- 7#a7 such location is determined to be under visual meteorological conditions2 7#b7 a current ,area ,forecast1 supplemented by other local weather observations or reports1 is available2 and 7#c7 an alternate airport that has an available ,terminal ,aerodrome ,forecast and weather report is specified4 7b7 ,procedures ,a covered air carrier shall-- 7#a7 have approved procedures for dispatch or release and enroute weather evaluation2 and 7#b7 operate under instrument flight rules enroute to the destination4 7c7 ,covered air carrier defined ,in this section1 the term covered air carrier means an air carrier operating in a noncontiguous ,state under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #ebj4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees stationed on ,guam ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,secretary of ,defense should seek an agreement that would enable ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees stationed on ,guam to have access to ,department of ,defense hospitals1 commissaries1 and exchanges on ,guam2 7#b7 access to these facilities is important to ensure the health and well-being of ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees and their families2 and 7#c7 in exchange for this access1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should make payments to cover the applicable administrative costs incurred by the ,department of ,defense in carrying out the agreement4 #eba4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,airport capacity enhancement projects at congested airports ,section #djajd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dgagf and inserting section #dgage4 7b7 ,passenger facility charges ,section #djaag7;a77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking charge or charge and inserting charge4 7c7 ,overflights of national parks ,section #djabh7;a77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking under part #ia of the title #ad1 and inserting under part #ia of title #ad14 7d7 ,plans ,to address needs of families of passengers involved in foreign air carrier accidents ,section #dacac7;c77#af7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,an assurance that the foreign air carrier and inserting ,an assurance that4 7e7 ,operations of carriers ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dagah and inserting the following3 #dagah4 ,special rules for ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport4 4 7f7 ,schedules for certain transportation of mail ,section #daijb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #daijf and inserting section #daije4 7g7 ,weighing mail ,section #daijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and -administrative and inserting and administrative4 7h7 ,structures interfering with air commerce or national security ,section #ddgah7;b77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking air navigation facilities and equipment and inserting air or space navigation facilities and equipment2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site licensed by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 4 7i7 ,fees involving aircraft not providing air transportation ,section #decjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ddgjc7;f77#b7 each place it appears and inserting #ddgjc7;g77#b74 7j7 ,chapter #dfe ,the analysis for chapter #dfe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the following3 #dfejc4 ,repealed4 4 7k7 ,solicitation and consideration of comments ,section #dgaga7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #dcga and inserting #dcba4 7l7 ,adjustments to compensation for significantly increased costs ,section #dbf of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagcg note7 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca note7 by striking the ,secretary may waive and inserting the ,secretary of ,transportation may waive4 7m7 ,aircraft departure queue management pilot program ,section #ejg7;a7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeje note7 is amended by striking section #dhaja7;a7 and inserting section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code14 #ebb4 ,application of veterans' preference to ,federal ,aviation ,administration personnel management system ,section #djabb7;g77#b77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting #ccjd7;f71 before #ccjh-ccbj2 and 7#b7 by inserting #cccj;a1 #cccj;b1 #cccj;c1 and #cccj;d1 before relating4 #ebc4 ,public aircraft eligible for logging flight times ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue regulations modifying section #fa4ea7;j77#d7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 so as to include aircraft under the direct operational control of forestry and fire protection agencies as public aircraft eligible for logging flight times4 #ebd4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration workforce review 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,,faa7 in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the review1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 identify the long-term workforce and training needs of the ,,faa workforce2 7#b7 assess the impact of automation1 digitalization1 and artificial intelligence on the ,,faa workforce2 7#c7 analyze the skills and qualifications required of the ,,faa workforce for successful performance in the current and future projected aviation environment2 7#d7 review current performance incentive policies of the ,,faa1 including awards for performance2 7#e7 analyze ways in which the ,,faa can work with industry and labor1 including labor groups representing the ,,faa workforce1 to establish knowledge-sharing opportunities between the ,,faa and the aviation industry regarding new equipment and systems1 best practices1 and other areas of interest2 and 7#f7 develop recommendations on the most effective qualifications1 training programs 7including e-learning training71 and performance incentive approaches to address the needs of the future projected aviation regulatory system in the anticipated budgetary environment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review4 #ebe4 ,state taxation ,section #djaaf7;d77#b77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 except as otherwise provided under section #dgacc1 levy or collect a tax1 fee1 or charge1 first taking effect after the date of enactment of this clause1 upon any business located at a commercial service airport or operating as a permittee of such an airport that is not generally imposed on sales or services by that ,state1 political subdivision1 or authority unless wholly utilized for airport or aeronautical purposes4 4 #ebf4 ,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 #ebg4 ,future aviation and aerospace workforce study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study-- 7#a7 to identify the factors influencing the supply of individuals pursuing a career in the aviation or aerospace industry2 and 7#b7 to identify best practices or programs to incentivize1 recruit1 and retain young people in aviation and aerospace professions4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct the study in consultation with-- 7#a7 appropriate ,federal agencies2 and 7#b7 the aviation and aerospace industry1 institutions of higher education1 and labor stakeholders4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study and related recommendations4 #ebh4 ,,faa leadership on civil supersonic aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall exercise leadership in the creation of ,federal and international policies1 regulations1 and standards relating to the certification and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft4 7b7 ,exercise of leadership ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider the needs of the aerospace industry and other stakeholders when creating policies1 regulations1 and standards that enable the safe commercial deployment of civil supersonic aircraft technology and the safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft2 and 7#b7 obtain the input of aerospace industry stakeholders regarding-- 7,a7 the appropriate regulatory framework and timeline for permitting the safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft within ,united ,states airspace1 including updating or modifying existing regulations on such operation2 7,b7 issues related to standards and regulations for the type certification and safe operation of civil supersonic aircraft1 including noise certification1 including-- 7i7 the operational differences between subsonic aircraft and supersonic aircraft2 7ii7 costs and benefits associated with landing and takeoff noise requirements for civil supersonic aircraft1 including impacts on aircraft emissions2 7iii7 public and economic benefits of the operation of civil supersonic aircraft and associated aerospace industry activity2 and 7iv7 challenges relating to ensuring that standards and regulations aimed at relieving and protecting the public health and welfare from aircraft noise and sonic booms are economically reasonable1 technologically practicable1 and appropriate for civil supersonic aircraft2 and 7,c7 other issues identified by the ,administrator or the aerospace industry that must be addressed to enable the safe commercial deployment and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft4 7c7 ,international leadership ,the ,administrator1 in the appropriate international forums1 shall take actions that-- 7#a7 demonstrate global leadership under subsection 7a72 7#b7 address the needs of the aerospace industry identified under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 protect the public health and welfare4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 the ,administrator's actions to exercise leadership in the creation of ,federal and international policies1 regulations1 and standards relating to the certification and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft2 7#b7 planned1 proposed1 and anticipated actions to update or modify existing policies and regulations related to civil supersonic aircraft1 including those identified as a result of industry consultation and feedback2 and 7#c7 a timeline for any actions to be taken to update or modify existing policies and regulations related to civil supersonic aircraft4 #ebi4 ,oklahoma registry office ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the aircraft registry office in ,oklahoma ,city1 ,oklahoma1 as excepted during a ,government shutdown or emergency 7as it provides excepted services7 to ensure that it remains open during any ,government shutdown or emergency4 #ecj4 ,foreign air transportation under ,united ,states-,european ,union ,air ,transport ,agreement 7a7 ,certain foreign air transportation permits ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may not issue a permit under section #dacjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or an exemption under section #djaji of such title1 authorizing a person to provide foreign air transportation as a foreign air carrier under the ,united ,states-,european ,union ,air ,transport ,agreement of ,april #bjjg 7as amended7 in a proceeding in which the applicability of ,article #ag bis of such ,agreement has been raised by an interested person1 unless the ,secretary-- 7#a7 finds that issuing the permit or exemption would be consistent with the intent set forth in ,article #ag bis of the ,agreement1 that opportunities created by the ,agreement do not undermine labor standards or the labor-related rights and principles contained in the laws of the respective parties to the ,agreement2 and 7#b7 imposes on the permit or exemption such conditions as may be necessary to ensure that the person complies with the intent of ,article #ag bis4 7b7 ,public interest test ,section #dacjb7b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking under an agreement with the ,united ,states ,government2 or and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking the foreign air transportation and inserting after considering the totality of the circumstances1 including the factors set forth in section #djaja7;a71 the foreign air transportation4 7c7 ,public interest requirements 7#a7 ,policy ,section #djaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 preventing entry into ,united ,states markets by flag of convenience carriers4 4 7#b7 ,international air transportation ,section #djaja7;e77#i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 erosion of labor standards associated with flag of convenience carriers4 4 7#c7 ,flag of convenience carrier defined ,section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#dh7 flag of convenience carrier means a foreign air carrier that is established in a country other than the home country of its majority owner or owners in order to avoid regulations of the home country4 4 #eca4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcg4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff ,in addition to other training requirements1 each air carrier shall provide training-- 7#a7 to ticket counter agents1 gate agents1 and other air carrier workers whose jobs require regular interaction with passengers2 and 7#b7 on recognizing and responding to potential human trafficking victims4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgcg4 ,training on human trafficking for certain staff4 4 #ecb4 ,part #ajg implementation improvements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish a direct final rule-- 7#a7 revising section #ajg4bje of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 by striking the second sentence of subsections 7a7 and 7c72 and 7#b7 revising section #ajg4be of such title by striking and is not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire4 7b7 ,determination of waiver ,in determining whether to grant a waiver under part #ajg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to authorize transportation of another's property for compensation or hire beyond the visual line of sight of the remote pilot1 from a moving vehicle1 or over people1 the ,administrator shall consider the technological capabilities of the unmanned aircraft system1 the qualifications of the remote pilot1 and the operational environment4 #ecc4 ,part #ajg transparency and technology improvements 7a7 ,transparency ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish on the ,federal ,aviation ,administration website a representative sample of the safety justifications1 offered by applicants for small unmanned aircraft system waivers and airspace authorizations1 that have been approved by the ,administration for each regulation waived or class of airspace authorized1 except that any published justification shall not reveal proprietary or commercially sensitive information4 7b7 ,technology improvements ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the online waiver and certificates of authorization processes-- 7#a7 to provide real time confirmation that an application filed online has been received by the ,administration2 and 7#b7 to provide an applicant with an opportunity to review the status of the applicant's application4 #ecd4 ,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 #ece4 ,consumer protection requirements relating to large ticket agents 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule to require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the final rule shall be to ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 there is a consistent level of consumer protection regardless of where consumers purchase air fares and related air transportation services4 7c7 ,standards ,in issuing the final rule1 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum1 establishing standards for-- 7#a7 providing prompt refunds when ticket refunds are due1 including fees for optional services that consumers purchased but were not able to use due to a flight cancellation or oversale situation2 7#b7 providing an option to hold a reservation at the quoted fare without payment1 or to cancel without penalty1 for #bd hours2 7#c7 disclosing cancellation policies1 seating configurations1 and lavatory availability with respect to flights2 7#d7 notifying customers in a timely manner of itinerary changes2 and 7#e7 responding promptly to customer complaints4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following shall apply3 7#a7 ,ticket agent 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term ticket agent has the meaning given that term in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ticket agent includes a person who acts as an intermediary involved in the sale of air transportation directly or indirectly to consumers1 including by operating an electronic airline information system1 if the person-- 7i7 holds the person out as a source of information about1 or reservations for1 the air transportation industry2 and 7ii7 receives compensation in any way related to the sale of air transportation4 7#b7 ,large ticket agent ,the term large ticket agent means a ticket agent with annual revenues of #ajj1jjj1jjj or more4 #ecf4 ,,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 paragraph 7,a7 as revenue and air traffic services cost data becomes 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 #ecg4 ,agency procurement reporting requirements ,section #djaaj7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,annual report on the purchase of foreign manufactured articles 7,a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the end of the fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit a report to ,congress on the dollar amount of the acquisitions made by the agency from entities that manufacture the articles1 materials1 or supplies outside of the ,united ,states in such fiscal year4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall separately indicate-- 7i7 the dollar value of any articles1 materials1 or supplies purchased that were manufactured outside of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 a summary of the total procurement funds spent on goods manufactured in the ,united ,states versus funds spent on goods manufactured outside of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,availability of report ,the ,secretary shall make the report under subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available on the agency's website not later than #cj days after submission to ,congress4 4 #ech4 ,zero-emission vehicles and technology 7a7 ,passenger facility charge eligibility ,section #djaag7;a77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,a project for-- 7i7 converting or retrofitting vehicles and ground support equipment into eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment 7as defined in section #dgajb72 or 7ii7 acquiring1 by purchase or lease1 eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment 7as defined in section #dgajb74 4 7b7 ,airport improvement program eligibility 7#a7 ,airport development defined ,section #dgajb7c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7,p7 converting or retrofitting vehicles and ground support equipment into eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment or acquiring1 by purchase or lease1 eligible zero-emission vehicles and equipment4 7,q7 constructing or modifying airport facilities to install a microgrid in order to provide increased resilience to severe weather1 terrorism1 and other causes of grid failures4 4 7#b7 ,additional definitions ,section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 eligible zero-emission vehicle and equipment means a zero-emission vehicle1 equipment related to such a vehicle1 and ground support equipment that includes zero-emission technology that is-- 7,a7 used exclusively at a commercial service airport2 or 7,b7 used exclusively to transport people or materials to and from a commercial service airport4 7#ca7 microgrid means a localized grouping of electricity sources and loads that normally operates connected to and synchronous with the traditional centralized electrical grid1 but can disconnect and function autonomously as physical or economic conditions dictate4 7#cb7 zero-emission vehicle means a zero-emission vehicle as defined in section #hh4ajb-id of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant 7or precursor pollutant7 under any possible operational modes and conditions4 4 7#c7 ,special apportionment categories ,section #dgaag7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting for airport development described in section #dgajb7c77,p71 after under section #dgada14 7c7 ,zero-,emission program ,chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #dgacf2 7#b7 by redesignating section #dgacf;a as section #dgacf2 and 7#c7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may establish a pilot program under which the sponsors of not less than #aj public-use airports may use funds made available under this chapter or section #dhajc for use at such airports to carry out-- 7#a7 activities associated with the acquisition1 by purchase or lease1 and operation of zero-emission vehicles1 including removable power sources for such vehicles2 and 7#b7 the construction or modification of infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of fuel and services necessary for the use of such vehicles4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a public-use airport is eligible for participation in the program if the vehicles or ground support equipment are-- 7#a7 used exclusively at the airport2 or 7#b7 used exclusively to transport people or materials to and from the airport4 2 7#d7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out under the program shall be the ,federal share specified in section #dgaji4 7e7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the sponsor of a public-use airport may use not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available to the sponsor under the program in any fiscal year for-- 7,a7 technical assistance2 and 7,b7 project management support to assist the airport with the solicitation1 acquisition1 and deployment of zero-emission vehicles1 related equipment1 and supporting infrastructure4 7#b7 ,providers of technical assistance ,to receive the technical assistance or project management support described in paragraph 7#a71 participants in the program may use-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization selected by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 a university transportation center receiving grants under section #eeje in the region of the airport4 2 7#e7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 in subsection 7f7 by striking section #dgacf and inserting the inherently low emission airport vehicle pilot program2 and 7#f7 in section #dgacf1 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,allowable project cost ,the allowable project cost for the acquisition of a zero-emission vehicle shall be the total cost of purchasing or leasing the vehicle1 including the cost of technical assistance or project management support described in subsection 7e74 7h7 ,flexible procurement ,a sponsor of a public-use airport may use funds made available under the program to acquire1 by purchase or lease1 a zero-emission vehicle and a removable power source in separate transactions1 including transactions by which the airport purchases the vehicle and leases the removable power source4 7i7 ,testing required ,a sponsor of a public-use airport may not use funds made available under the program to acquire a zero-emission vehicle unless that make1 model1 or type of vehicle has been tested by a ,federal vehicle testing facility acceptable to the ,secretary4 7j7 ,removable power source defined ,in this section1 the term removable power source means a power source that is separately installed in1 and removable from1 a zero-emission vehicle and may include a battery1 a fuel cell1 an ultra-capacitor1 or other advanced power source used in a zero-emission vehicle4 4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #dgacf and #dgacf;a and inserting the following3 #dgacf4 ,zero-emission airport vehicles and infrastructure4 4 #eci4 ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each air carrier operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7in this section referred to as a part #aba air carrier71 shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for review and acceptance an ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plan related to the customer service agents of the air carrier and that is developed in consultation with the labor union representing such agents4 7b7 ,contents of plan ,an ,employee ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,reporting protocols for air carrier customer service agents who have been the victim of a verbal or physical assault4 7#b7 ,protocols for the immediate notification of law enforcement after an incident of verbal or physical assault committed against an air carrier customer service agent4 7#c7 ,protocols for informing ,federal law enforcement with respect to violations of section #dfejc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,protocols for ensuring that a passenger involved in a violent incident with a customer service agent of an air carrier is not allowed to move through airport security or board an aircraft until appropriate law enforcement has had an opportunity to assess the incident and take appropriate action4 7#e7 ,protocols for air carriers to inform passengers of ,federal laws protecting ,federal1 airport1 and air carrier employees who have security duties within an airport4 7c7 ,employee training ,a part #aba air carrier shall conduct initial and recurrent training for all employees1 including management1 of the air carrier with respect to the plan required under subsection 7a71 which shall include training on de-escalating hostile situations1 written protocols on dealing with hostile situations1 and the reporting of relevant incidents4 #edj4 ,study on training of customer-facing air carrier employees 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a study on the training received by customer-facing employees of air carriers4 7b7 ,contents ,the study shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the training received by customer-facing employees with respect to the management of disputes on aircraft2 and 7#b7 an examination of how institutions of higher learning1 in coordination with air carriers1 customer-facing employees and their representatives1 consumer advocacy organizations1 and other stakeholders1 could-- 7,a7 review such training and related practices2 7,b7 produce recommendations2 and 7,c7 if determined appropriate1 provide supplemental training4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study4 #eda4 ,minimum dimensions for passenger seats 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and after providing notice and an opportunity for comment1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue regulations that establish minimum dimensions for passenger seats on aircraft operated by air carriers in interstate air transportation or intrastate air transportation1 including minimums for seat pitch1 width1 and length1 and that are necessary for the safety and health of passengers4 7b7 ,definitions ,the definitions contained in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 apply to this section4 #edb4 ,study of ground transportation options ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that examines the ground transportation options at the ,nation's #aj busiest airports in order to-- 7#a7 understand the impact of new and emerging transportation options for travelers to get into and out of airports2 7#b7 determine whether it is appropriate to use airport improvement funds and revenues from passenger facility charges to address traffic congestion and passenger travel times between urban commercial centers and airports2 and 7#c7 review guidelines and requirements for airport improvement funds and passenger facility charges to determine under what conditions such funds may be used to address traffic congestion in urban commercial centers for travel to airports4 ,,vi ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act #fja4 ,applicability ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 the amendments in this title 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 such ,act4 #fjb4 ,state defined ,in this title1 the term ,state has the meaning given that term in section #ajb7d7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7d774 #fjc4 ,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 section #fcf7;a7 of this ,act7-- 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 of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 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 ,appropriations ,committees 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 #fjd4 ,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 including-- 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 and 7#ab7 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 location4 4 #fje4 ,eligibility for code implementation and enforcement ,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 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c7 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 #fjf4 ,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 ,participation ,section #dbh7;d7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 ,in general4-- before ,participation in2 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 ,tribal1 or local government1 or owner or operator of a private nonprofit facility to participate in the alternative procedures adopted under this section4 4 7c7 ,certification ,section #dbh7;e77#a7 of such ,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 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 #fjg4 ,prioritization of facilities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall provide guidance and training on an annual basis to ,state1 ,tribal1 and local 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 and 7#b7 how hospitals1 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities should adequately prepare for power outages during a major disaster or emergency4 #fjh4 ,guidance on evacuation routes 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,identification ,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 ,tribal governments regarding the identification of evacuation routes4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall revise existing guidance or issue new guidance as appropriate for ,state1 local1 and ,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 of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 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 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 considers appropriate4 #fji4 ,duplication of benefits 7a7 ,in general ,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 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 7c7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply to each disaster and emergency declared pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 after ,january #a1 #bjaf4 #faj4 ,state administration of assistance for direct temporary housing and permanent housing construction ,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#a71 by striking the paragraph heading and inserting ,state- or ,tribal-administered assistance and other needs assistance4--2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking financial2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsections 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 and 7e7 if the ,president and the ,state or ,tribal government comply1 as determined by the ,administrator1 with paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking financial2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsections 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 and 7e72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,in general 7,a7 ,application ,a ,state or ,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 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 shall establish criteria for the approval of applications submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 ,the criteria shall include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 the demonstrated ability of the ,state or ,tribal government to manage the program under this section2 7ii7 there being in effect a plan approved by the ,president as to how the ,state or ,tribal government will comply with applicable ,federal laws and regulations and how the ,state or ,tribal government will provide assistance under its plan2 7iii7 a requirement that the ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government comply with rules and regulations established pursuant to subsection 7j72 and 7iv7 a requirement that the ,president1 or the designee of the ,president1 comply with subsection 7i74 7,c7 ,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 ,tribal government's implementation of programs under subsections 7c77#a77;,b71 7c77#d71 and 7e74 ,if1 after approving an application of a ,state or ,tribal government submitted under this section1 the ,president determines that the ,state or ,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,d7 ,audits ,the ,office of the inspector general shall provide for periodic audits of the programs administered by ,states and ,tribal governments under this subsection4 7,e7 ,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,f7 ,report ,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 ,tribal government's role to provide assistance under this section4 ,the report shall contain an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,state or ,tribal government's role to provide assistance under this section1 including-- 7i7 whether the ,state or ,tribal government's role helped to improve the general speed of disaster recovery2 7ii7 whether the ,state or ,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 ,tribal government's role to administer the programs should be continued4 7,g7 ,prohibition ,the ,president may not condition the provision of ,federal assistance under this ,act by a ,state or ,tribal government requesting a grant under this section4 7,h7 ,miscellaneous 7i7 ,notice and comment ,the ,administrator may waive notice and comment rulemaking1 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 shall issue final regulations to implement this subsection as amended by the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act4 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 #faa4 ,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 ,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 ,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 #fab4 ,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 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 including the adequacy of any benefit-cost analysis done to justify the use of this alternative1 and submit a report on the results of that review to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 #fac4 ,private nonprofit facility ,section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7 is amended in paragraph 7#aa77;,b7 by inserting food banks1 after shelter workshops14 #fad4 ,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 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 by striking establish and inserting the following3 implement2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,specific ,management ,costs ,the ,administrator 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 #fae4 ,flexibility 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 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 #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 on or after ,october #bh1 #bjab4 7b7 ,waiver authority ,notwithstanding section #cgaf7;e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency-- 7#a7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 may waive a debt owed to the ,united ,states related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household if-- 7,a7 the covered assistance was distributed based on an error by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7,b7 there was no fault on behalf of the debtor2 and 7,c7 the collection of the debt would be against equity and good conscience2 and 7#b7 may not waive a debt under paragraph 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 7c7 ,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 determines1 with respect to any #ab-month period1 that the amount of covered assistance distributed based on an error by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency exceeds #d percent of the total amount of covered assistance distributed-- 7,a7 the inspector general shall notify the ,administrator and publish the determination in the ,federal ,register2 and 7,b7 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 subsection 7b7 shall no longer be effective4 #faf4 ,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 #fag4 ,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 emergencies as described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 assist ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments 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 a disaster2 and 7#d7 coordinate with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments 7including departments of animal and human health71 veterinary and health care professionals1 and volunteers4 #fah4 ,dispute resolution pilot program ,section #aaje7;c7 of the ,sandy ,recovery ,improvement ,act of #bjac 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahi;a note7 is amended by striking #bjae and inserting #bjbb4 #fai4 ,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 of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 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 ,presidentially declared major disaster or emergency under such ,act4 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 #fbj4 ,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 may develop incentives and penalties that encourage ,state1 ,tribal1 or local governments to close out expenditures and activities on a timely basis related to disaster or emergency assistance4 7#b7 ,agency requirements ,the ,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 this section4 #fba4 ,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 ,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 #fbb4 ,study to streamline and consolidate information collection ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall-- 7#a7 in coordination with the ,small ,business ,administration1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 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 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 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 #fbc4 ,agency accountability ,title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 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 shall publish on the ,agency's website 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 shall publish on the ,agency's website 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 ,tribe2 7,b7 the disaster declaration for such ,state or ,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 ,tribal 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 ,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 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 shall publish on the ,agency's website 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 year shall be submitted not later than the fifth day of each month1 published by the ,administrator on the ,agency's website 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 shall publish on the ,agency's website the specifics of each contract in excess of #a1jjj1jjj that the ,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 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 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 4 #fbd4 ,audit of contracts ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall not reimburse a ,state1 ,tribe1 or local government or the owner or operator of a private nonprofit facility 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 #fbe4 ,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 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7in this section referred to as ,,fema7 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 ,,fema to evaluate offerors and award the relevant contracts to contractors2 7#b7 ,,fema's assessment 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 ,,fema's assessment of the capacity of the contractors to carry out the relevant contracts1 including with respect to inventory1 production1 and financial capabilities2 7#d7 how ,,fema 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 ,,fema's subsequent cancellation 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 #fbf4 ,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 #fbg4 ,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 ,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 #fbh4 ,authorities ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the non-federally funded actions of private parties and ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governments1 on ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and private land1 and the effects of those actions1 shall not be attributed to the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's actions under the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq471 the ,flood ,disaster ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb et seq471 the ,biggert-,waters ,flood ,insurance ,reform ,act of #bjab 7subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of division ,f of ,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,stat4 #iaf71 and the ,homeowner ,flood ,insurance ,affordability ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-hi2 #abh ,stat4 #ajbj7 for the purposes of section #g 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 and section #i 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aech7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act4 ,actions taken under the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh1 the ,flood ,disaster ,protection ,act of #aigc1 the ,biggert-,waters ,flood ,insurance ,reform ,act of #bjab1 and the ,homeowner ,flood ,insurance ,affordability ,act of #bjad1 that may influence private actions do not create a ,federal nexus for the purpose of applying the requirements of section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf74 #fbi4 ,recoupment of certain assistance prohibited 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #cgaf7;e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and unless there is evidence of civil or criminal fraud1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,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 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency first provides to the recipient written notification of an intent to recoup4 7b7 ,covered assistance defined ,in this section1 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 #eja of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia7 on or after ,january #a1 #bjab4 #fcj4 ,statute of limitations 7a7 ,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-- 7,a7 by striking ,except and inserting ,notwithstanding section #cgaf7;e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and except2 and 7,b7 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-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking report for the disaster or emergency and inserting report for project completion as certified by the grantee2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting for project completion as certified by the grantee after final expenditure report4 7b7 ,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-- 7,a7 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 subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 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 subsection 7a74 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 #fca4 ,technical assistance and recommendations 7a7 ,technical assistance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall provide technical assistance 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 disaster declaration4 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 #fcb4 ,guidance on hazard mitigation assistance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 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 section the following definitions apply3 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 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 #fcc4 ,local impact ,in making recommendations to the ,president regarding a major disaster declaration1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall give greater weight and 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 #fcd4 ,additional hazard mitigation activities ,section #djd of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,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 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 #fce4 ,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 to 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 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#ab72 and 7,c7 by adding after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 the extent to which the ,state or local government has facilitated the adoption and enforcement of the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards 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 and #daf for the major disaster in order to provide technical and financial assistance under this section4 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 and #daf under this ,act4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsections 7j7 and 7m7 and redesignating subsections 7k71 7l71 and 7n7 as subsections 7j71 7k71 and 7l71 respectively4 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 after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #fcf4 ,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 such ,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 project12 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by striking and2 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 such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;e77#a77 is further amended by inserting 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 such ,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 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,public ,law #ajf-cij7 is amended by inserting 7,b7 after except that paragraph 7#a74 ,,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 before paragraph 7#a7 by striking and1 for each of fiscal years #bjab through #bjae1 under subsection 7g72 7#b7 at the end of paragraph 7#i71 by striking and2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #aha1jjj1jjj1 including-- 7,a7 #abh1ejj1jjj for ,safety ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,fire ,research and ,safety2 7ii7 ,propulsion and ,fuel ,systems2 7iii7 ,advanced ,materials_/,structural ,safety2 7iv7 ,aircraft ,icing_/,digital ,system ,safety2 7v7 ,continued ,airworthiness2 7vi7 ,aircraft ,catastrophic ,failure ,prevention ,research2 7vii7 ,flightdeck_/,maintenance_/,system ,integration ,human ,factors2 7viii7 ,system ,safety ,management2 7ix7 ,air ,traffic ,control_/,technical ,operations ,human ,factors2 7x7 ,aeromedical ,research2 7xi7 ,weather ,program2 7xii7 ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,research2 7xiii7 ,next,gen-,alternative ,fuels for ,general ,aviation2 7xiv7 ,joint ,planning and ,development ,office2 7xv7 ,ocean and ,other ,remote ,locations ,,ats ,research ,program2 7xvi7 ,cybersecurity ,research ,program2 7xvii7 ,cybersecurity ,threat ,modeling ,program2 7xviii7 ,single ,piloted ,commercial ,cargo ,aircraft ,program2 and 7xix7 ,,uav-,manned ,aircraft ,collision ,research ,program2 7,b7 #bf1jjj1jjj for ,economic ,competitiveness ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,next,gen-,wake ,turbulence2 7ii7 ,next,gen-,air ,ground ,integration ,human ,factors2 7iii7 ,next ,gen-,weather ,technology in the ,cockpit2 and 7iv7 ,commercial ,space ,transportation ,safety2 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj for ,environmental ,sustainability ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,environment and ,energy2 and 7ii7 ,next,gen-,environmental ,research-,aircraft ,technologies1 ,fuels and ,metrics2 and 7,d7 #f1ejj1jjj for ,mission ,support programs1 including-- 7i7 ,system ,planning and ,resource ,management2 and 7ii7 ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center ,laboratory ,facility2 7#aa7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #ahf1jjj1jjj1 including-- 7,a7 #aca1jjj1jjj for ,safety ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,fire ,research and ,safety2 7ii7 ,propulsion and ,fuel ,systems2 7iii7 ,advanced ,materials_/,structural ,safety2 7iv7 ,aircraft ,icing_/,digital ,system ,safety2 7v7 ,continued ,airworthiness2 7vi7 ,aircraft ,catastrophic ,failure ,prevention ,research2 7vii7 ,flightdeck_/,maintenance_/,system ,integration ,human ,factors2 7viii7 ,system ,safety ,management2 7ix7 ,air ,traffic ,control_/,technical ,operations ,human ,factors2 7x7 ,aeromedical ,research2 7xi7 ,weather ,program2 7xii7 ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,research2 7xiii7 ,next,gen-,alternative ,fuels for ,general ,aviation2 7xiv7 ,joint ,planning and ,development ,office2 7xv7 ,ocean and ,other ,remote ,locations ,,ats ,research ,program2 7xvi7 ,cybersecurity ,research ,program2 7xvii7 ,cybersecurity ,threat ,modeling ,program2 7xviii7 ,single ,piloted ,commercial ,cargo ,aircraft ,program2 and 7xix7 ,,uav-,manned ,aircraft ,collision ,research ,program2 7,b7 #bh1jjj1jjj for ,economic ,competitiveness ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,next,gen-,wake ,turbulence2 7ii7 ,next,gen-,air ,ground ,integration ,human ,factors2 7iii7 ,next ,gen-,weather ,technology in the ,cockpit2 and 7iv7 ,commercial ,space ,transportation ,safety2 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj for ,environmental ,sustainability ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,environment and ,energy2 and 7ii7 ,next,gen-,environmental ,research-,aircraft ,technologies1 ,fuels and ,metrics2 and 7,d7 #g1jjj1jjj for ,mission ,support programs1 including-- 7i7 ,system ,planning and ,resource ,management2 and 7ii7 ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center ,laboratory ,facility2 7#ab7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #aij1jjj1jjj1 including-- 7,a7 #acc1ejj1jjj for ,safety ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,fire ,research and ,safety2 7ii7 ,propulsion and ,fuel ,systems2 7iii7 ,advanced ,materials_/,structural ,safety2 7iv7 ,aircraft ,icing_/,digital ,system ,safety2 7v7 ,continued ,airworthiness2 7vi7 ,aircraft ,catastrophic ,failure ,prevention ,research2 7vii7 ,flightdeck_/,maintenance_/,system ,integration ,human ,factors2 7viii7 ,system ,safety ,management2 7ix7 ,air ,traffic ,control_/,technical ,operations ,human ,factors2 7x7 ,aeromedical ,research2 7xi7 ,weather ,program2 7xii7 ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,research2 7xiii7 ,next,gen-,alternative ,fuels for ,general ,aviation2 7xiv7 ,joint ,planning and ,development ,office2 7xv7 ,ocean and ,other ,remote ,locations ,,ats ,research ,program2 7xvi7 ,cybersecurity ,research ,program2 7xvii7 ,cybersecurity ,threat ,modeling ,program2 7xviii7 ,single ,piloted ,commercial ,cargo ,aircraft ,program2 and 7xix7 ,,uav-,manned ,aircraft ,collision ,research ,program2 7,b7 #bi1jjj1jjj for ,economic ,competitiveness ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,next,gen-,wake ,turbulence2 7ii7 ,next,gen-,air ,ground ,integration ,human ,factors2 7iii7 ,next ,gen-,weather ,technology in the ,cockpit2 and 7iv7 ,commercial ,space ,transportation ,safety2 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj for ,environmental ,sustainability ,research and ,development programs1 including-- 7i7 ,environment and ,energy2 and 7ii7 ,next,gen-,environmental ,research-,aircraft ,technologies1 ,fuels and ,metrics2 and 7,d7 #g1ejj1jjj for ,mission ,support programs1 including-- 7i7 ,system ,planning and ,resource ,management2 and 7ii7 ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center ,laboratory ,facility2 7#ac7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #aie1jjj1jjj2 7#ad7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#ae7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bjd1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,contingency funding ,section #dhajb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states1 ,code1 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 no funds are authorized for a fiscal year for ,environmental ,sustainability ,research and ,development programs unless the full amount authorized for that fiscal year under subsection 7a7 for the all of the following programs is appropriated for that fiscal year3 7,a7 ,safety ,research and ,development programs4 7,b7 ,economic ,competitiveness ,research and ,development programs4 7,c7 ,mission ,support programs4 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 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 no funds are authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of the ,administrator for a fiscal year unless the ,secretary has submitted 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 ,associate ,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 ,associate ,administrator for ,research and ,development4 7b7 ,senior ,executive ,service ,the ,associate ,administrator for ,research and ,development shall be a ,senior ,executive ,service position4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,associate ,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 7d7 ,dual appointment ,the ,associate ,administrator for ,research and ,development may be a dual-appointment1 holding the responsibilities of another ,associate ,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 recommendations2 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 ,no funds are authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of the ,administrator for a fiscal year unless the ,secretary has submitted the unmanned aircraft systems roadmap to ,congress on an annual basis as required under section #deejb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as added by this ,act74 #gbb4 ,probabilistic metrics for exemptions 7a7 ,study ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall commission an independent study to-- 7#a7 develop parameters to conduct research and development for probabilistic metrics to enable the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks as necessary to make determinations under section #deeje7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as added by this ,act7 that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system2 7#b7 identify additional research needed to more effectively develop and use such metrics and make such determinations2 and 7#c7 in developing parameters for probabilistic metrics1 this study shall take into account the utility of performance standards to make determinations under section #deeje7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as added by this ,act74 7b7 ,consideration of results ,the ,administrator shall consider the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 when making a determination described in subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #gbc4 ,probabilistic assessment of risks ,the ,administrator shall conduct research and development to enable a probabilistic assessment of risks to inform requirements for standards for operational certification of public unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace4 #gbd4 ,unmanned aerial vehicle-manned aircraft collision research 7a7 ,research ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with ,,nasa to conduct comprehensive testing of unmanned aerial vehicles colliding with a manned aircraft1 including-- 7#a7 collisions between unmanned aerial vehicles of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds1 and commercial jet airliners of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds2 7#b7 collisions between unmanned aerial vehicles of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds1 and propeller planes of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds2 7#c7 collisions between unmanned aerial vehicles of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds1 and blimps of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds2 7#d7 collisions between unmanned aerial vehicles of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds1 and rotorcraft of various sizes1 traveling at various speeds2 and 7#e7 collisions between unmanned aerial vehicles and various parts of the aforementioned aircraft1 including-- 7,a7 windshields2 7,b7 noses2 7,c7 engines2 7,d7 radomes2 7,e7 propellers2 and 7,f7 wings4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report summarizing the costs and results of research under this section to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #gbe4 ,special rule for research and development ,except as necessary to support enforcement action under applicable provisions of law against persons operating unmanned aircraft in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system1 notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into ,,faa plans and policies1 the ,administrator may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding the operation of an unmanned aircraft system-- 7#a7 that is flown strictly for research and development use2 7#b7 that is operated less than #djj feet above the ground and in ,class ,g airspace2 7#c7 that is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft2 and 7#d7 when flown within #e miles of an airport1 the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport7 with prior notice of the operation 7unmanned aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within #e miles of an airport should establish a mutually-agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower 7when an air traffic facility is located at the airport774 #gbf4 ,beyond line-of-sight research and development 7a7 ,amendments ,section #ccb7;c77#b7 the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,administrator shall and inserting ,administrator2 7#b7 at the beginning of each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f71 by inserting shall2 7#c7 at the end of subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and2 7#d7 at the end of subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,g7 shall allow beyond line-of-sight operation of unmanned aircraft systems to be flown within the boundaries of a test range established under this subsection2 7,h7 may promulgate regulations governing beyond line-of-sight operation of unmanned aircraft systems flown within the boundaries of a test range established under this subsection for the purposes of public safety2 and 7,i7 shall allow ,,nasa to authorize operation of beyond line-of-sight unmanned aircraft systems within the boundaries of any ,,nasa center or facility4 4 7b7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator to pursue enforcement action under applicable provisions of law against persons operating unmanned aircraft in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system4 ,d ,cybersecurity #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 programs or 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 ,cabin communications1 entertainment1 and information technology systems cybersecurity vulnerabilities 7a7 ,evaluation ,the ,administrator shall evaluate and determine the research and development needs associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities of cabin communications1 entertainment1 and information technology systems on civil passenger aircraft4 ,this evaluation shall include research and development to address-- 7#a7 technical risks and vulnerabilities2 7#b7 potential impacts on the national airspace and public safety2 and 7#c7 identification of deficiencies in cabin-based cybersecurity4 7b7 ,assessment ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of opportunities to cooperate with the private sector in conducting aircraft in-cabin cybersecurity research and development2 and 7#b7 provide recommendations to improve research and development on cabin-based cybersecurity vulnerabilities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report on the results of activities under this section 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 report may contain classified annexes4 #gcc4 ,cybersecurity threat modeling 7a7 ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall consult the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to research and develop an internal ,,faa cybersecurity threat modeling program to detect cybersecurity vulnerabilities1 track how those vulnerabilities might be exploited1 and assess the magnitude of harm that could be caused by the exploitation of those vulnerabilities4 7#b7 ,updates ,this program shall be updated regularly1 not less than once every #e years4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and within #g days of each threat modeling program update under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,administrator shall transmit a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate detailing the status1 results1 and composition of the threat modeling program4 #gcd4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology cybersecurity standards ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,faa shall1 in consultation with the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a cybersecurity standards plan to implement ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology revisions to cybersecurity guidance documents within timeframes set by the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 and 7#b7 an explanation of why any such recommendations are not incorporated in the plan or are not incorporated within such timeframes4 #gce4 ,cybersecurity research coordination ,the ,administrator shall1 where feasible1 cooperate on cybersecurity research and development with other international air traffic management organizations1 including the ,european ,aviation ,safety ,agency1 the ,united ,kingdom ,civil ,aviation ,authority1 ,nav ,canada1 and ,airservices ,australia4 #gcf4 ,cybersecurity research and development program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,faa1 in consultation with other agencies as appropriate1 shall establish a research and development program to improve the cybersecurity of civil aircraft and the national airspace system4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,faa shall develop a plan for the research and development program established under subsection 7a7 that contains objectives1 proposed tasks1 milestones1 and a #e-year budgetary profile4 7#b7 ,national ,academies' study ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies for a study of the plan developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 provide the results of that study to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,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 and conform to 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 report 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 years1 taking into account the cybersecurity research and development plan developed under section #gcf7;b72 7#d7 an assessment of the current software assurance practices1 and the desired level or attributes to target in the software assurance program2 7#e7 cost estimates1 planned schedules1 and performance benchmarks1 including specific tasks1 milestones1 and timelines and including an identification of cost and schedule reserves1 for the certification of new technologies into the national airspace system1 including ,next,gen1 ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast1 ,data ,communications1 ,national ,airspace ,system ,voice ,system1 ,collaborative ,air ,traffic ,management ,technologies1 ,next,gen ,weather1 and ,system ,wide ,information ,management2 7#f7 methods for integrating emerging technologies throughout ,next,gen's development1 certification1 and implementation process2 and 7#g7 best practices in research and development used by other organizations1 such as ,,nasa1 ,nav,canada1 and ,eurocontrol4 #gdb4 ,aviation fuel research1 development1 and usage ,the ,administrator may conduct or supervise research1 development1 and service testing1 currently being conducted under the ,piston ,aviation ,fuels ,initiative 7,,pafi7 unleaded avgas program1 that is required to allow the use of an unleaded aviation gasoline in existing aircraft as a replacement for leaded gasoline4 #gdc4 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with ,,nasa and other relevant agencies1 shall establish a research and development program on civilian air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations4 ,such program shall-- 7#a7 take into account the need for international interoperability of technologies and air traffic control systems2 and 7#b7 recognize that ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast 7,,ads-,b7 is an element of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system4 7b7 ,pilot program ,the ,administrator shall establish a pilot program to test1 evaluate1 and certify for integration into the national airspace system air traffic surveillance equipment for oceans and other remote locations4 7c7 ,partnership with private industry ,the ,administrator shall partner with private industry on the research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation under this section4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report on activities under this section to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #gdd4 ,single-piloted commercial cargo aircraft 7a7 ,program ,the ,,faa1 in consultation with ,,nasa and other relevant agencies1 shall establish a research and development program in support of single-piloted cargo aircraft assisted with remote piloting and computer piloting4 7b7 ,review ,the ,,faa1 in consultation with ,,nasa1 shall conduct a review of ,,faa research and development activities in support of single-piloted cargo aircraft assisted with remote piloting and computer piloting4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate that describes-- 7#a7 the program established under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the results of the review conducted under subsection 7b74 #gde4 ,electromagnetic spectrum research and development ,the ,administrator shall develop a program to research the use of spectrum in the civil aviation domain1 including aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems4 ,this research shall1 at a minimum1 address-- 7#a7 how1 operating within an ,unmanned ,aircraft ,system ,traffic ,management system1 unmanned aircraft systems can safely use1 for control link1 tracking1 diagnostics1 payload communication1 collaborative-collision avoidance 7e4g4 vehicle-to-vehicle communications71 and other purposes-- 7,a7 aviation-protected spectrum2 7,b7 commercial communications networks1 such as mobile communications networks2 and 7,c7 any other licensed or unlicensed spectrum2 7#b7 how the reallocation of spectrum assigned for use within frequency bands adjacent to those allocated for position1 navigation1 and timing may impact the safety of civil aviation2 and 7#c7 measures to protect and mitigate against spectrum interference in frequency bands used by the civil aviation community to ensure public safety4 ,,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