,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #baa #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cice ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #be1 #bjbc,received ,september #bj1 #bjbc ,read the first time ,september #ba1 #bjbc,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,,an ,,act ,to amend title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to reauthorize and improve the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and other civil aviation programs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,title ,i--,authorizations and ,,faa ,organizational ,reform,subtitle ,a--,authorizations,sec4 #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs4,sec4 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment4,sec4 #ajc4 ,operations4,sec4 #ajd4 ,extension of miscellaneous expiring authorities4,subtitle ,b--,,faa ,organizational ,reform,sec4 #aba4 ,,faa leadership4,sec4 #abb4 ,,faa management board4,sec4 #abc4 ,prohibition on conflicting pecuniary interests4,sec4 #abd4 ,authority of ,secretary and ,administrator4,sec4 #abe4 ,review of ,,faa rulemaking processes4,sec4 #abf4 ,office of ,innovation4,sec4 #abg4 ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus4,sec4 #abh4 ,technical ,center for ,advanced ,aerospace4,sec4 #abi4 ,office of ,next,gen sunset4,sec4 #acj4 ,,faa ,ombudsman4,sec4 #aca4 ,project dashboards and feedback portal4,sec4 #acb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,faa engagement during rulemaking activities4,sec4 #acc4 ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute4,sec4 #acd4 ,management advisory council4,sec4 #ace4 ,aviation noise officer4,sec4 #acf4 ,chief ,operating ,officer4,sec4 #acg4 ,report on unfunded capital investment needs of air traffic control system4,sec4 #ach4 ,chief ,technology ,officer4,sec4 #aci4 ,definition of air traffic control system4,sec4 #adj4 ,peer review of ,office of ,whistleblower ,protection and ,aviation ,safety ,investigations4,sec4 #ada4 ,cybersecurity lead4,sec4 #adb4 ,reducing ,,faa waste1 inefficiency1 and unnecessary responsibilities4,title ,,ii--,general ,aviation,subtitle ,a--,expanding ,pilot ,privileges and ,protections,sec4 #bja4 ,reexamination of pilots or certificate holders4,sec4 #bjb4 ,,gao review of ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights4,sec4 #bjc4 ,expansion of ,basic,med4,sec4 #bjd4 ,data privacy4,sec4 #bje4 ,prohibition on using ,,ads-,b data to initiate an investigation4,sec4 #bjf4 ,prohibition on ,n-,number profiteering4,sec4 #bjg4 ,accountability for aircraft registration numbers4,sec4 #bjh4 ,timely resolution of investigations4,sec4 #bji4 ,expansion of volunteer pilot organization definition4,sec4 #baj4 ,charitable flight fuel reimbursement exemptions4,sec4 #baa4 ,,gao report on charitable flights4,sec4 #bab4 ,all makes and models authorization4,sec4 #bac4 ,response to letter of investigation4,subtitle ,b--,general ,aviation ,safety,sec4 #bba4 ,,ads-,b safety enhancement incentive program4,sec4 #bbb4 ,,gao report on ,,ads-,b technology4,sec4 #bbc4 ,protecting general aviation airports from ,,faa closure4,sec4 #bbd4 ,ensuring safe landings during off-airport operations4,sec4 #bbe4 ,airport diagram terminology4,sec4 #bbf4 ,alternative ,,ads-,b technologies for use in certain small aircraft4,sec4 #bbg4 ,airshow safety team4,sec4 #bbh4 ,tower marking notice of proposed rulemaking4,subtitle ,c--,improving ,,faa ,services,sec4 #bda4 ,aircraft registration validity during renewal4,sec4 #bdb4 ,temporary airman certificates4,sec4 #bdc4 ,flight instruction or testing4,sec4 #bdd4 ,letter of deviation authority4,sec4 #bde4 ,national coordination and oversight of designated pilot examiners4,sec4 #bdf4 ,basic,med for examiners administering tests or proficiency checks4,sec4 #bdg4 ,designee locator tool improvements4,sec4 #bdh4 ,deadline to eliminate aircraft registration backlog4,sec4 #bdi4 ,part #ace air carrier certificate backlog4,sec4 #bej4 ,logging flight time accrued in certain public aircraft4,sec4 #bea4 ,flight instructor certificates4,sec4 #beb4 ,consistency of policy application in flight standards and aircraft certification4,sec4 #bec4 ,application of policies1 orders1 and guidance4,sec4 #bed4 ,expansion of the regulatory consistency communications board4,sec4 #bee4 ,exemption of fees for air traffic services4,sec4 #bef4 ,modernization of special airworthiness certification rulemaking deadline4,sec4 #beg4 ,termination of designees4,sec4 #beh4 ,part #ace check airmen reforms4,subtitle ,d--,other ,provisions,sec4 #bfa4 ,required consultation with ,national ,parks ,overflights ,advisory ,group4,sec4 #bfb4 ,supplemental oxygen regulatory reform4,sec4 #bfc4 ,exclusion of gyroplanes from fuel system requirements4,sec4 #bfd4 ,airshow venue information1 awareness1 training1 and education program4,sec4 #bfe4 ,low altitude rotorcraft and powered-lift operations4,sec4 #bff4 ,basic,med in ,north ,america4,sec4 #bfg4 ,eliminate aviation gasoline lead emissions4,title ,,iii--,aerospace ,workforce,subtitle ,a--,growing the ,talent ,pool,sec4 #cja4 ,extension of aviation workforce development programs4,sec4 #cjb4 ,improving aviation workforce development programs4,sec4 #cjc4 ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace4,sec4 #cjd4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,recruitment1 ,enrichment1 and ,employment ,readiness ,program4,sec4 #cje4 ,repeal of duplicative or obsolete workforce programs4,sec4 #cjf4 ,civil airmen statistics4,sec4 #cjg4 ,bessie ,coleman ,women in ,aviation ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #cjh4 ,establishing a comprehensive web-based aviation resource center4,sec4 #cji4 ,direct hire authority from ,,uas ,collegiate ,training ,initiative4,subtitle ,b--,improving ,training and ,rebuilding ,talent ,pipelines,sec4 #caa4 ,joint aviation employment training working group4,sec4 #cab4 ,airman knowledge testing working group4,sec4 #cac4 ,airman ,certification ,system ,working ,group and timely publication of standards4,sec4 #cad4 ,air traffic control workforce staffing4,sec4 #cae4 ,aviation safety workforce assessment4,sec4 #caf4 ,military aviation maintenance4,subtitle ,c--,engaging and ,retaining the ,workforce,sec4 #cba4 ,airman's medical bill of rights4,sec4 #cbb4 ,improved designee misconduct reporting process4,sec4 #cbc4 ,report on safe uniform options for certain aviation employees4,sec4 #cbd4 ,extension of ,samya ,rose ,stumo national air grant fellowship program4,sec4 #cbe4 ,promotion of civil aeronautics and safety of air commerce4,sec4 #cbf4 ,educational and professional development4,sec4 #cbg4 ,human factors professionals4,sec4 #cbh4 ,aeromedical innovation and modernization working group4,sec4 #cbi4 ,frontline manager workload study4,sec4 #ccj4 ,age standards for pilots4,sec4 #cca4 ,medical ,portal ,modernization ,task ,group4,title ,,iv--,airport ,infrastructure,subtitle ,a--,airport ,improvement ,program ,modifications,sec4 #dja4 ,,aip definitions4,sec4 #djb4 ,revenue diversion penalty enhancement4,sec4 #djc4 ,extension of competitive access report requirement4,sec4 #djd4 ,renewal of certain leases4,sec4 #dje4 ,community use of airport land4,sec4 #djf4 ,price adjustment provisions4,sec4 #djg4 ,allowable project costs and letters of intent4,sec4 #djh4 ,small airport letters of intent4,sec4 #dji4 ,prohibition on use of ,,aip funds to procure certain passenger boarding bridges4,sec4 #daj4 ,fuel infrastructure4,sec4 #daa4 ,apportionments4,sec4 #dab4 ,,pfc turnback reduction4,sec4 #dac4 ,transfer of ,,aip supplemental funds to formula program4,sec4 #dad4 ,small airport fund4,sec4 #dae4 ,revision of discretionary categories4,sec4 #daf4 ,terminal development4,sec4 #dag4 ,state block grant program4,sec4 #dah4 ,innovative financing techniques4,sec4 #dai4 ,long-term management plans4,sec4 #dbj4 ,alternative project delivery4,sec4 #dba4 ,nonmovement area surveillance surface display systems pilot program4,sec4 #dbb4 ,repeal of obsolete criminal provisions4,sec4 #dbc4 ,limitation on certain rolling stock procurements4,sec4 #dbd4 ,regulatory application4,sec4 #dbe4 ,national priority system formulas4,sec4 #dbf4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation4,sec4 #dbg4 ,airport access roads in remote locations4,sec4 #dbh4 ,limited regulation of nonfederally sponsored property4,sec4 #dbi4 ,motorcoach enplanement pilot program4,sec4 #dcj4 ,populous counties without airports4,sec4 #dca4 ,continued availability of aviation gasoline4,sec4 #dcb4 ,,aip handbook update4,sec4 #dcc4 ,,gao audit of airport financial reporting program4,sec4 #dcd4 ,,gao review of nonaeronautical revenue streams at airports4,sec4 #dce4 ,maintaining safe fire and rescue staffing levels4,sec4 #dcf4 ,,gao study of onsite airport generation4,sec4 #dcg4 ,transportation demand management at airports4,sec4 #dch4 ,coastal airports assessment4,sec4 #dci4 ,airport investment partnership program4,sec4 #ddj4 ,,gao study on per-trip airport fees for ,,tnc consumers4,sec4 #dda4 ,special rule for reclassification of certain unclassified airports4,sec4 #ddb4 ,permanent solar powered taxiway edge lighting systems4,sec4 #ddc4 ,secondary runways4,sec4 #ddd4 ,increasing the energy efficiency of airports and meeting current and future energy power demands4,sec4 #dde4 ,electric aircraft infrastructure pilot program4,sec4 #ddf4 ,curb management practices4,sec4 #ddg4 ,notice of funding opportunity4,sec4 #ddh4 ,special carryover assumption rule4,sec4 #ddi4 ,runway safety projects4,subtitle ,b--,passenger ,facility ,charges,sec4 #dfa4 ,,pfc application approvals4,sec4 #dfb4 ,,pfc authorization pilot program implementation4,subtitle ,c--,noise and ,environmental ,programs and ,streamlining,sec4 #dga4 ,streamlining consultation process4,sec4 #dgb4 ,repeal of burdensome emissions credit requirements4,sec4 #dgc4 ,expedited environmental review and ,one ,federal ,decision4,sec4 #dgd4 ,subchapter ,,iii definitions4,sec4 #dge4 ,pilot program extension4,sec4 #dgf4 ,part #aej noise standards update4,sec4 #dgg4 ,reducing community aircraft noise exposure4,sec4 #dgh4 ,categorical exclusions4,sec4 #dgi4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property4,sec4 #dhj4 ,updating presumed to conform limits4,sec4 #dha4 ,recommendations on reducing rotorcraft noise in ,district of ,columbia4,sec4 #dhb4 ,,ufp study4,sec4 #dhc4 ,aviation and airport community engagement4,sec4 #dhd4 ,community ,collaboration ,program4,sec4 #dhe4 ,third party study on aviation noise metrics4,sec4 #dhf4 ,information sharing requirement4,title ,v--,aviation ,safety,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions,sec4 #eja4 ,zero tolerance for near misses1 runway incursions1 and surface safety risks4,sec4 #ejb4 ,global aviation safety4,sec4 #ejc4 ,availability of personnel for inspections1 site visits1 and training4,sec4 #ejd4 ,helicopter air ambulance operations4,sec4 #eje4 ,global aircraft maintenance safety improvements4,sec4 #ejf4 ,,oda best practice sharing4,sec4 #ejg4 ,training of organization delegation authorization unit members4,sec4 #ejh4 ,clarification on safety management system information disclosure4,sec4 #eji4 ,extension of ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act reporting requirements4,sec4 #eaj4 ,don ,young ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative4,sec4 #eaa4 ,continued oversight of ,,faa compliance program4,sec4 #eab4 ,scalability of safety management systems4,sec4 #eac4 ,finalize safety management system rulemaking4,sec4 #ead4 ,improvements to aviation safety information analysis and sharing4,sec4 #eae4 ,improvement of certification processes4,sec4 #eaf4 ,instructions for continued airworthiness aviation rulemaking committee4,sec4 #eag4 ,clarity for supplemental type certificate requirements4,sec4 #eah4 ,use of advanced tools in certifying aerospace products4,sec4 #eai4 ,transport airplane and propulsion certification modernization4,sec4 #ebj4 ,engine fire protection standards4,sec4 #eba4 ,risk model for production facility inspections4,sec4 #ebb4 ,secondary cockpit barriers4,sec4 #ebc4 ,review of ,,faa use of aviation safety data4,sec4 #ebd4 ,part #ace duty and rest4,sec4 #ebe4 ,cockpit voice recorders4,sec4 #ebf4 ,flight data recovery from overwater operations4,sec4 #ebg4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft4,sec4 #ebh4 ,navigation aids study4,sec4 #ebi4 ,remote towers4,sec4 #ecj4 ,weather reporting systems study4,sec4 #eca4 ,,gao study on expansion of the ,,faa weather camera program4,sec4 #ecb4 ,audit on aviation safety in era of wireless connectivity4,sec4 #ecc4 ,ramp worker safety call to action4,sec4 #ecd4 ,safety data analysis for aircraft without transponders4,sec4 #ece4 ,crash-resistant fuel systems in rotorcraft4,sec4 #ecf4 ,reducing turbulence on part #aba aircraft operations4,sec4 #ecg4 ,study on radiation exposure4,sec4 #ech4 ,deterring crewmember interference4,sec4 #eci4 ,cabin temperature standards4,sec4 #edj4 ,cabin air quality4,sec4 #eda4 ,evacuation standards for transport category airplanes4,sec4 #edb4 ,lithium-ion powered wheelchairs4,sec4 #edc4 ,national simulator program policies and guidance4,sec4 #edd4 ,,gao study on ,,faa ,national ,simulator ,program4,sec4 #ede4 ,,gao study on ,,faa alignment with best available technologies and standards4,sec4 #edf4 ,incremental safety improvement4,sec4 #edg4 ,voluntary reporting protections4,sec4 #edh4 ,providing non-,federal weather observer training to airport personnel4,subtitle ,b--,aviation ,cybersecurity,sec4 #ega4 ,findings4,sec4 #egb4 ,aerospace product safety4,sec4 #egc4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations1 policy1 and guidance4,sec4 #egd4 ,civil aviation cybersecurity rulemaking committee4,title ,,vi--,aerospace ,innovation,subtitle ,a--,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems,sec4 #fja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #fjb4 ,unmanned aircraft system test ranges4,sec4 #fjc4 ,unmanned aircraft in the ,arctic4,sec4 #fjd4 ,public safety use of tethered ,,uas4,sec4 #fje4 ,special authority for unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #fjf4 ,recreational operations of drone systems4,sec4 #fjg4 ,airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation and enforcement4,sec4 #fjh4 ,applications for designation4,sec4 #fji4 ,beyond visual line of sight rulemaking4,sec4 #faj4 ,,uas traffic management4,sec4 #faa4 ,radar data pilot program4,sec4 #fab4 ,electronic conspicuity study4,sec4 #fac4 ,remote identification alternative means of compliance4,sec4 #fad4 ,part #ajg waiver improvements4,sec4 #fae4 ,acceptable levels of risk and risk assessment methodology4,sec4 #faf4 ,environmental review4,sec4 #fag4 ,carriage of hazardous materials4,sec4 #fah4 ,unmanned aircraft system use in wildfire response4,sec4 #fai4 ,pilot program for ,,uas inspections of ,,faa infrastructure4,sec4 #fbj4 ,drone infrastructure inspection grant program4,sec4 #fba4 ,drone education and workforce training grant program4,sec4 #fbb4 ,drone workforce training program study4,sec4 #fbc4 ,,uas ,integration ,office4,sec4 #fbd4 ,termination of ,advanced ,aviation ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #fbe4 ,unmanned and ,autonomous ,flight ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #fbf4 ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee membership expansion4,sec4 #fbg4 ,temporary flight restriction integrity4,sec4 #fbh4 ,interagency coordination4,sec4 #fbi4 ,review of regulations to enable unescorted ,,uas operations4,sec4 #fcj4 ,,uas operations over high seas4,sec4 #fca4 ,beyond ,,beyond4,sec4 #fcb4 ,,uas integration strategy4,sec4 #fcc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,know ,before ,you ,fly campaign4,sec4 #fcd4 ,public aircraft definition4,sec4 #fce4 ,protection of public gatherings4,subtitle ,b--,advanced ,air ,mobility,sec4 #fea4 ,definition4,sec4 #feb4 ,powered-lift aircraft rulemakings4,sec4 #fec4 ,powered-lift aircraft entry into service4,sec4 #fed4 ,sense of ,congress on preparation for entry into service of powered-lift aircraft4,sec4 #fee4 ,infrastructure supporting vertical flight4,sec4 #fef4 ,charting of aviation infrastructure4,sec4 #feg4 ,advanced air mobility working group4,sec4 #feh4 ,advanced air mobility infrastructure pilot program extension4,subtitle ,c--,other ,provisions,sec4 #fha4 ,report on national spaceports policy4,sec4 #fhb4 ,intermodal transportation infrastructure improvement pilot program4,sec4 #fhc4 ,airspace access for high-speed aircraft4,sec4 #fhd4 ,,icao activities on new technologies4,sec4 #fhe4 ,,aip eligibility for certain spaceport infrastructure4,sec4 #fhf4 ,commercial space launch and reentry statistics4,sec4 #fhg4 ,report on certain infrastructure needs4,sec4 #fhh4 ,airspace integration for space launch and reentry4,title ,,vii--,passenger ,experience ,improvements,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions,sec4 #gja4 ,advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation4,sec4 #gjb4 ,modernization of consumer complaint submissions4,sec4 #gjc4 ,codification of consumer protection provisions4,sec4 #gjd4 ,extension of aviation consumer protection advisory committee4,sec4 #gje4 ,removal of outdated references to passengers with disabilities4,sec4 #gjf4 ,extension of aviation consumer advocate reporting requirement4,sec4 #gjg4 ,air ,carrier ,access ,act advisory committee4,sec4 #gjh4 ,passenger experience advisory committee4,sec4 #gji4 ,streamlining of offline ticket disclosures4,sec4 #gaj4 ,ticket agent refund obligations4,sec4 #gaa4 ,updating passenger information requirement regulations4,sec4 #gab4 ,mobility aids on board improve lives and empower all4,sec4 #gac4 ,prioritizing accountability and accessibility for aviation consumers4,sec4 #gad4 ,aircraft accessibility4,sec4 #gae4 ,accessibility of websites1 software applications1 and kiosks for individuals with disabilities4,sec4 #gaf4 ,review of methods to report flight delay and cancellation statistics4,sec4 #gag4 ,reimbursement for incurred costs4,sec4 #gah4 ,airline operational resiliency plans4,sec4 #gai4 ,family seating4,sec4 #gbj4 ,seat dimensions4,sec4 #gba4 ,improved training standards for assisting passengers who use wheelchairs4,sec4 #gbb4 ,training standards for stowage of wheelchairs and scooters4,sec4 #gbc4 ,investigation of complaints4,sec4 #gbd4 ,standards4,sec4 #gbe4 ,seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities4,sec4 #gbf4 ,provision of drinking water to passengers4,sec4 #gbg4 ,,gao report on mass flight cancellation event4,subtitle ,b--,air ,traffic,sec4 #gda4 ,transfers of air traffic systems acquired with ,,aip4,sec4 #gdb4 ,next,gen programs4,sec4 #gdc4 ,airspace access4,sec4 #gdd4 ,airspace transition completion4,sec4 #gde4 ,,faa contract towers4,sec4 #gdf4 ,,faa contract tower workforce audit4,sec4 #gdg4 ,aviation infrastructure sustainment4,sec4 #gdh4 ,air traffic control tower safety4,sec4 #gdi4 ,air traffic services data reports4,sec4 #gej4 ,consideration of small hub control towers4,sec4 #gea4 ,air traffic control tower replacement process report4,sec4 #geb4 ,,faa contract tower pilot program4,sec4 #gec4 ,agreements for ,state and local operation of airport facilities4,subtitle ,c--,small ,community ,air ,service,sec4 #gga4 ,essential air service reforms4,sec4 #ggb4 ,essential air service authorization4,sec4 #ggc4 ,small community air service development program reform and authorization4,sec4 #ggd4 ,,gao study on increased costs of essential air service4,sec4 #gge4 ,response time for applications to provide essential air service4,sec4 #ggf4 ,,gao study on certain airport delays4,sec4 #ggg4 ,report on restoration of small community air service4,title ,,viii--,miscellaneous,sec4 #hja4 ,digitalization of ,,faa processes4,sec4 #hjb4 ,,faa telework4,sec4 #hjc4 ,review of office space4,sec4 #hjd4 ,aircraft weight reduction task force4,sec4 #hje4 ,audit of technical writing resources and capabilities4,sec4 #hjf4 ,,faa participation in industry standards organizations4,sec4 #hjg4 ,sense of ,congress on use of voluntary consensus standards4,sec4 #hjh4 ,required designation4,sec4 #hji4 ,sensitive security information4,sec4 #haj4 ,preserving open skies while ensuring fair skies4,sec4 #haa4 ,commercial preference4,sec4 #hab4 ,consideration of third-party services4,sec4 #hac4 ,certificates of authorization or waiver4,sec4 #had4 ,wing-in-ground-effect craft4,sec4 #hae4 ,quasquicentennial of aviation4,sec4 #haf4 ,federal contract tower wage determinations and positions4,sec4 #hag4 ,internal process improvements review4,sec4 #hah4 ,acceptance of digital driver's license and identification cards4,sec4 #hai4 ,buckeye #idj release of deed restrictions4,sec4 #hbj4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration information technology system integrity4,sec4 #hba4 ,briefing on radio communications coverage around mountainous terrain4,sec4 #hbb4 ,study on congested airspace4,sec4 #hbc4 ,administrative services franchise fund4,sec4 #hbd4 ,use of biographical assessments4,sec4 #hbe4 ,whistleblower protection enforcement4,sec4 #hbf4 ,final rulemaking on certain manufacturing standards4,sec4 #hbg4 ,remote dispatch4,sec4 #hbh4 ,employee assault prevention and response plans amendment4,sec4 #hbi4 ,crew member self-defense training4,sec4 #hcj4 ,formal sexual assault and harassment policies on air carriers and foreign air carriers4,sec4 #hca4 ,interference with security screening personnel4,sec4 #hcb4 ,mechanisms to reduce helicopter noise4,sec4 #hcc4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #hcd4 ,transportation of organs4,sec4 #hce4 ,report on application approval timing4,sec4 #hcf4 ,study on air cargo operations4,sec4 #hcg4 ,next generation radio altimeters4,sec4 #hch4 ,sense of ,congress regarding safety and security of aviation infrastructure4,sec4 #hci4 ,restricted category aircraft maintenance and operations4,sec4 #hdj4 ,report on telework4,sec4 #hda4 ,crewmember pumping guidance4,sec4 #hdb4 ,aircraft interchange agreement limitations4,sec4 #hdc4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,academy and facility expansion plan4,sec4 #hdd4 ,limitations for certain cargo aircraft4,sec4 #hde4 ,copyright protection for original designs of aircraft floats4,sec4 #hdf4 ,delivery of clearance to pilots via internet protocol4,sec4 #hdg4 ,report on ,indo-,pacific ,airports4,sec4 #hdh4 ,,gao study on the implementation of grants at airports4,sec4 #hdi4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation4,sec4 #hej4 ,structures interfering with air commerce or national security4,sec4 #hea4 ,effect of airline mergers for consumers4,sec4 #heb4 ,task ,force on ,human ,factors in ,aviation ,safety4,sec4 #hec4 ,sense of ,congress encouraging the ,,faa to welcome the use of unmanned aerial vehicles4,sec4 #hed4 ,evaluation of emergency response plans4,sec4 #hee4 ,study on air cargo operations in ,puerto ,rico4,sec4 #hef4 ,prohibition on operation of aircraft over ,russian airspace4,sec4 #heg4 ,,gao study on aviation workforce4,sec4 #heh4 ,assessment by ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation of counter-,,uas system operations4,sec4 #hei4 ,briefing on ,,lit ,,vortac project4,sec4 #hfj4 ,reimbursement for financial losses due to certain airport closures4,sec4 #hfa4 ,prohibition on certain runway length requirements4,sec4 #hfb4 ,study on pilot supply issues4,sec4 #hfc4 ,,gao study on ,,faa responsiveness to ,congress4,sec4 #hfd4 ,,gao study on transit access4,sec4 #hfe4 ,apprenticeship program for pilots4,sec4 #hff4 ,wildfire suppression4,sec4 #hfg4 ,air statistic reports4,sec4 #hfh4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,faa engagement and collaboration with ,h,b,c,us and ,m,s,is4,sec4 #hfi4 ,report on implementation of recommendations of ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,youth ,access to ,american ,jobs in ,aviation ,task ,force4,sec4 #hgj4 ,implementation of dynamic scheduling and management of certain airspace4,sec4 #hga4 ,prohibition on procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #hgb4 ,banning municipal airport4,sec4 #hgc4 ,feasibility study of hardening satellites that contribute to ,united ,states aerospace navigation4,sec4 #hgd4 ,study and report on effects of unmanned free balloons on aviation safety4,sec4 #hge4 ,update to ,,faa order on ,airway ,planning ,standard4,sec4 #hgf4 ,surface surveillance4,sec4 #hgg4 ,certification and report by ,inspector ,general relating to radar impacts and offshore wind development approval process4,title ,,ix--,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,amendments ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #ija4 ,short title4,sec4 #ijb4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ijc4 ,clarification of treatment of territories4,sec4 #ijd4 ,additional workforce training4,sec4 #ije4 ,acquiring mission-essential knowledge and skills4,sec4 #ijf4 ,overtime annual report termination4,sec4 #ijg4 ,strategic workforce plan4,sec4 #ijh4 ,travel budgets4,sec4 #iji4 ,retention of records4,sec4 #iaj4 ,nondisclosure of interview recordings4,sec4 #iaa4 ,closed unacceptable recommendations4,sec4 #iab4 ,establishment of ,office of ,oversight1 ,accountability1 and ,quality ,assurance4,sec4 #iac4 ,miscellaneous investigative authorities4,sec4 #iad4 ,public availability of accident reports4,sec4 #iae4 ,ensuring accountability for timeliness of reports4,sec4 #iaf4 ,ensuring access to data4,sec4 #iag4 ,public availability of safety recommendations4,sec4 #iah4 ,improving delivery of family assistance4,sec4 #iai4 ,updating civil penalty authority4,sec4 #ibj4 ,electronic availability of public docket records4,sec4 #iba4 ,drug-free workplace4,sec4 #ibb4 ,accessibility in workplace4,sec4 #ibc4 ,most ,wanted ,list4,sec4 #ibd4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #ibe4 ,air safety investigators4,title ,x--,freedom to ,fly ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #ajja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,prohibition on implementation of vaccination mandate4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,prohibition on vaccination requirements for ,,faa contractors4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,prohibition on vaccine mandate for ,,faa employees4,sec4 #ajje4 ,prohibition on vaccine mandate for passengers of air carriers4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,prohibition on implementation of a mask mandate4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,prohibition on mask mandates for ,,faa contractors4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,prohibition on mask mandate for ,,faa employees4,sec4 #ajji4 ,prohibition on mask mandate for passengers of air carriers4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,definitions4,title ,,xi--,,faa ,research and ,development,sec4 #aaja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aajb4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #aaaa4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,,faa ,research and ,development ,organization,sec4 #aaba4 ,report on implementation2 funding for safety research and development4,subtitle ,c--,,faa ,research and ,development ,activities,sec4 #aaca4 ,aviation fuel research1 development1 and usage4,sec4 #aacb4 ,continuous lower energy1 emission1 and noise 7,,cleen74,sec4 #aacc4 ,strategy on hydrogen aviation research and development4,sec4 #aacd4 ,report on future electric grid resiliency4,sec4 #aace4 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations4,sec4 #aacf4 ,utilization of space-based assets to improve air traffic control and aviation safety4,sec4 #aacg4 ,aviation weather technology review4,sec4 #aach4 ,air traffic surface operations safety4,sec4 #aaci4 ,airport and airfield pavement technology research program4,sec4 #aadj4 ,technology review of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies4,sec4 #aada4 ,research plan for commercial supersonic research4,sec4 #aadb4 ,electromagnetic spectrum research and development4,sec4 #aadc4 ,aviation structures1 materials1 and advanced manufacturing research and development4,sec4 #aadd4 ,research plan on the remote tower program4,sec4 #aade4 ,air traffic control training4,sec4 #aadf4 ,report on aviation cybersecurity directives4,sec4 #aadg4 ,rule of construction regarding collaborations4,sec4 #aadh4 ,turbulence research and development4,sec4 #aadi4 ,research1 development1 and demonstration programs4,sec4 #aaej4 ,limitation4,sec4 #aaea4 ,center of ,excellence for ,alternative ,jet ,fuels and ,environment 7,,ascent74,sec4 #aaeb4 ,study on aeronautical standards4,title ,,xii--,aviation ,revenue ,provisions,sec4 #abja4 ,airport and airway trust fund expenditure authority4,sec4 #abjb4 ,extension of taxes funding airport and airway trust fund4,sec4 #abjc4 ,designation of certain airports as ports of entry4 ,i ,authorizations and ,,faa ,organizational ,reform ,a ,authorizations #aja4 ,airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs 7a7 ,authorization ,section #dhajc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#h7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#i7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#aj7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#aa7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,obligation authority ,section #dgajd7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #ajb4 ,facilities and equipment ,section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 #c1cge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#c7 #c1dbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#d7 #c1dge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#e7 #c1dge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 7#f7 #c1dge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 4 #ajc4 ,operations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajf7k77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e72 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 #ab1gcj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,c7 #ac1jce1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,d7 #ac1ccd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,e7 #ac1fdj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,f7 #ac1ied1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,authorized expenditures ,section #ajf7k77#b77;,d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clauses 7i7 through 7v72 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7i72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 #df1hae1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7iii7 #eb1ihe1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7iv7 #ei1jdd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7v7 #fe1bbe1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 7vi7 #ga1ebi1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 4 7c7 ,authority to transfer funds ,section #ajf7k77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 7#b7 by striking in each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc12 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,prioritization ,in reducing non-safety-related activities of the ,administration under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize such reductions from amounts other than amounts authorized under this subsection1 section #dhaja1 or section #dhajc4 7,c7 ,sunset ,this paragraph shall cease to be effective after ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 4 #ajd4 ,extension of miscellaneous expiring authorities 7a7 ,marshall islands1 ,micronesia1 and ,palau ,section #dgaae7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 7b7 ,weather reporting programs ,section #dhaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbf4 7#f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 4 7c7 ,midway island airport ,section #ahf7;d7 of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7,public ,law #ajh-agf7 is amended by striking for fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc and inserting for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 7d7 ,extension of the safety oversight and certification advisory committee ,section #bjb7;h7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed7 is amended by striking shall terminate and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbh44 ,b ,,faa ,organizational ,reform #aba4 ,,faa leadership ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,the ,federal and inserting ,in general4--,the ,federal2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,administration leadership 7#a7 ,administrator 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,administration is the ,administrator1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 be a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 not be an active duty or retired member of an ,armed ,force2 and 7iii7 have experience in organizational management and a field directly related to aviation4 7,c7 ,fitness ,in appointing an individual as ,administrator1 the ,president shall consider the fitness of such individual to carry out efficiently the duties and powers of the office4 7,d7 ,term of office ,the ,term of office for any individual appointed as ,administrator shall be #e years4 7,e7 ,reporting chain ,except as provided in subsection 7f7 or in other provisions of law1 the ,administrator reports directly to the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#b7 ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administration has a ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management1 who shall be a political appointee of the ,president4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management shall-- 7i7 be a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 have experience in management and a field directly related to aviation4 7,c7 ,fitness ,in appointing an individual as ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management1 the ,president shall consider the fitness of the individual to carry out efficiently the duties and powers of the office1 including the duty to act for the ,administrator under the circumstances described in subparagraph 7,f74 7,d7 ,reporting chain ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management reports directly to the ,administrator4 7,e7 ,duties ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management shall-- 7i7 manage the ,assistant ,administrators and ,chief ,counsel established under subsection 7d71 except the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement2 and 7ii7 carry out duties and powers prescribed by the ,administrator4 7,f7 ,succession plan ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management acts for the ,administrator when the ,administrator is absent or unable to serve1 or when the office of the ,administrator is vacant4 7,g7 ,compensation 7i7 ,annual rate of basic pay ,the annual rate of basic pay of the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management shall be set by the ,secretary but shall not exceed the annual rate of basic pay payable to the ,administrator4 7ii7 ,exception ,a retired regular officer of an ,armed ,force serving as the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management is entitled to hold a rank and grade not lower than that held when appointed as the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management and may elect to receive-- 7,i7 the pay provided for the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management under clause 7i72 or 7,,ii7 the pay and allowances or the retired pay of the military grade held4 7iii7 ,reimbursement of expenses ,if the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management elects to receive compensation described in clause 7ii77,,ii71 the ,administration shall reimburse the appropriate military department from funds available for the expenses of the ,administration4 7#c7 ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administration has a ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations1 who-- 7i7 shall be appointed by the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 shall not be a political appointee4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations shall-- 7i7 be a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 have experience in organizational management and a field directly related to aviation4 7,c7 ,fitness ,in appointing an individual as ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations1 the ,administrator shall consider the fitness of the individual to carry out efficiently the duties and powers of the office1 including the duty to act for the ,administrator under the circumstances described in subparagraph 7,f74 7,d7 ,reporting chain ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations reports to the ,administrator4 7,e7 ,duties ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations shall-- 7i7 manage the ,associate ,administrators and ,chief ,operating ,officer established under subsection 7c7 and the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement established under subsection 7d72 7ii7 develop and maintain a long-term strategic plan of the ,administration2 7iii7 coordinate the safe integration of new entrants and technologies into the national airspace system2 and 7iv7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by the ,administrator4 7,f7 ,succession plan ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations acts for the ,administrator when the ,administrator and the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management are absent or unable to serve1 or when the office of the ,administrator and the ,office of the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management are vacant4 7,g7 ,compensation ,the annual rate of basic pay of the ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations shall be set by the ,administrator but shall not exceed the annual rate of basic pay payable to the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,leadership of the ,administration defined ,in this section1 the term leadership of the ,administration means-- 7,a7 the ,administrator under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the ,deputy ,administrator for ,programs and ,management under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 the ,deputy ,administrator for ,safety and ,operations under paragraph 7#c74 4 #abb4 ,,faa management board 7a7 ,,faa management board ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,associate administrators 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administration has ,associate ,administrators1 as determined necessary by the ,administrator1 including-- 7,a7 appointed by the ,administrator1 an ,associate ,administrator for ,aviation ,safety1 an ,associate ,administrator for ,security and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety1 a ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,control ,system2 7,b7 appointed by the ,president1 an ,associate ,administrator for ,airports2 and 7,c7 when authority under chapter #eji of title #ea is explicitly delegated by the ,secretary of ,transportation to the ,administrator1 an ,associate ,administrator for ,commercial ,space ,transportation who shall be appointed by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,associate ,administrators shall be citizens of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,associate ,administrators shall carry out duties and powers of their office described in this section and those prescribed by the ,administrator4 7d7 ,chief ,counsel2 ,assistant ,administrators 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administration has ,assistant ,administrators and a ,chief ,counsel4 7,a7 ,chief ,counsel ,the ,chief ,counsel shall be appointed by the ,president and shall-- 7i7 advise the ,administrator on legal matters relating to the responsibilities1 functions1 and management of the ,administration2 7ii7 at the request of the ,administrator1 provide guidance1 counsel1 and advice regarding1 but shall not have final decision-making authority with regards to1 the activities of the ,administrator1 including-- 7,i7 rulemaking activities2 7,,ii7 policy and guidance document production2 7,,iii7 exemption and waiver decisions2 and 7,,iv7 certification and approval determinations2 7iii7 represent the ,administration before the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 ,department of ,transportation law judges1 the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission1 ,federal courts of the ,united ,states1 and other bodies and courts1 as appropriate2 7iv7 pursue enforcement actions on behalf of the ,administrator2 and 7v7 perform other functions as determined by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement ,the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement shall be appointed by the ,administrator and shall-- 7i7 be responsible for developing and managing the execution of a regulatory agenda for the ,administration that meets statutory and ,administration deadlines1 including by-- 7,i7 prioritizing rulemaking projects that are necessary to improve safety2 7,,ii7 establishing the regulatory agenda of the ,administration2 and 7,,iii7 coordinating with offices of the ,administration1 the ,department1 and other ,federal entities as appropriate to improve timely feedback generation and approvals when required by law2 7ii7 not delegate overall responsibility for meeting internal timelines and final completion of the regulatory activities of the ,administration outside the ,office of the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement2 7iii7 on an ongoing basis-- 7,i7 review the ,administration's regulations in effect to improve safety2 7,,ii7 reduce undue regulatory burden2 7,,iii7 replace prescriptive regulations with performance-based regulations1 as appropriate2 7,,iv7 prevent duplicative regulations2 and 7,v7 increase regulatory clarity and transparency whenever possible2 7iv7 make recommendations for the ,administrator's review under subsection 7f77#c77;,c77ii72 7v7 receive1 coordinate1 and respond to petitions for rulemaking and for exemption as provided for in subpart ,a of part #aa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and provide an initial response to a petitioner not later than #cj days after the receipt of such a petition-- 7,i7 acknowledging receipt of such petition2 7,,ii7 confirming completeness of such petition2 7,,iii7 providing an initial indication of the complexity of the request and how such complexity may impact the timeline for adjudication2 and 7,,iv7 requesting any additional information1 as appropriate1 that would assist in the consideration of the petition2 7vi7 track the issuance of exemptions and waivers by the ,administration to sections of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and establish a methodology by which to determine if it would be more efficient and in the public's interest to amend a rule to reduce the future need of waivers and exemptions2 and 7vii7 promulgate regulatory updates as determined more efficient or in the public's best interest under clause 7vi74 7,c7 ,appointment ,additional ,assistant ,administrators1 as determined necessary by the ,administrator1 may be appointed by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the ,assistant ,administrators shall be a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,assistant ,administrators shall carry out duties and powers of their office described in this section and those prescribed by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,management board of the ,administration ,in this section1 the term ,management ,board of the ,administration means-- 7,a7 the ,associate ,administrators and ,chief ,operating ,officer established under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 the ,assistant ,administrators and ,chief ,counsel established under subsection 7d74 4 7b7 ,systemically addressing need for exemptions and waivers ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the methodology developed pursuant to section #ajf7;d77,b77vi7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this section74 #abc4 ,prohibition on conflicting pecuniary interests ,section #ajf7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,prohibition on conflicting pecuniary interests 7#a7 ,in general ,the leadership of the ,administration and the ,management ,board of the ,administration may not have a pecuniary interest in1 or hold a financial interest in1 an aeronautical enterprise1 or engage in another business1 vocation1 or employment4 7#b7 ,teaching ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,deputy ,administrators and the ,management ,board of the ,administration may not receive compensation for teaching without prior approval of the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,financial interest defined ,in this subsection1 the term financial interest-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 any current or contingent ownership1 equity1 or security interest2 7ii7 any indebtedness or compensated employment relationship2 or 7iii7 any right to purchase or acquire any such interest1 including a stock option2 and 7,b7 does not include securities held in an index fund4 4 #abd4 ,authority of ,secretary and ,administrator 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajf7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7,b7 by striking ,neither and inserting ,in exercising duties1 powers1 and authorities that are assigned to the ,secretary or the ,administrator under this title1 neither2 and 7,c7 by striking a committee1 board1 or organization established by executive order4 and inserting the following3 a committee1 board1 council1 or organization that is-- 7,a7 established by executive order2 or 7,b7 not explicitly directed by legislation to review the exercise of such duties1 powers1 and authorities by the ,secretary or the ,administrator4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by striking the acquisition and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting the acquisition1 establishment1 improvement1 operation1 maintenance1 security 7including cybersecurity71 and disposal of property1 facilities1 services1 and equipment of the ,administration1 including all elements of the air traffic control system owned by the ,administration22 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting civil aviation1 any matter for which the ,administrator is the final authority under subparagraph 7,a71 any duty carried out by the ,administrator pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 or the provisions of this title1 or after with respect to2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by inserting 7formally or informally7 after required2 and 7ii7 by inserting or any other ,federal agency after ,department of ,transportation2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,in the performance and inserting the following3 7i7 ,issuance of regulations ,in the performance 2 7ii7 by striking ,the ,administrator shall act and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,petitions for rulemaking ,the ,administrator shall act 2 7iii7 by striking ,the ,administrator shall issue and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,rulemaking timeline ,the ,administrator shall issue 2 and 7iv7 by striking ,on ,february #a and inserting the following3 7iv7 ,reporting requirement ,on ,february #a 2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,approval of ,secretary of ,transportation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may not issue1 unless the ,secretary of ,transportation approves the issuance of the regulation in advance1 a proposed regulation or final regulation that-- 7,i7 is likely to result in the expenditure by ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments in the aggregate1 or by the private sector1 of #bej1jjj1jjj or more 7adjusted annually for inflation beginning with the year following the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act7 in any year2 or 7,,ii7 is significant4 7ii7 ,significant defined ,for purposes of this paragraph1 a regulation is significant if the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary 7as appropriate71 determines that the regulation-- 7,i7 will have an annual effect on the economy of #bej1jjj1jjj or more 7adjusted annually for inflation beginning with the year following the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act72 7,,ii7 raises novel or serious legal or policy issues that will substantially and materially affect other transportation modes2 or 7,,iii7 adversely affect1 in a substantial and material way1 the economy1 a sector of the economy1 productivity1 competition1 jobs1 the environment1 public health or safety1 or a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government or communities4 7iii7 ,emergency regulation ,in an emergency1 the ,administrator may issue a final regulation described in clause 7i7 without prior approval of the ,secretary4 ,if the ,secretary objects to such regulation in writing within #e days 7excluding ,saturday1 ,sundays1 and legal public holidays7 of the issuance1 the ,administrator shall immediately rescind such regulation4 7iv7 ,other regulations ,the ,secretary may not require that the ,administrator submit a proposed or final regulation to the ,secretary for approval1 nor may the ,administrator submit a proposed or final regulation to the ,secretary for approval1 if the regulation-- 7,i7 does not require the ,secretary's approval under clause 7i7 7excluding a regulation issued pursuant to clause 7iii772 or 7,,ii7 is a routine or frequent action or a procedural action4 7v7 ,timeline ,the ,administrator shall submit a copy of any proposed or final regulation requiring approval by the ,secretary under clause 7i7 to the ,secretary1 who shall either approve the regulation or return the regulation to the ,administrator with comments within #cj days after receiving the regulation4 ,if the ,secretary fails to approve or return the regulation with comments to the ,administrator within #cj days1 the regulation shall be deemed to have been approved by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,periodic review 7i7 ,in general ,in addition to the review requirements established under section #e4ac7;d7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,administrator shall review any significant regulation issued #c years after the effective date of the regulation4 7ii7 ,discretional review ,the ,administrator may review any regulation that has been in effect for more than #c years4 7iii7 ,substance of review ,in performing a review under clause 7i7 or 7ii71 the ,administrator shall determine if-- 7,i7 the cost assumptions were accurate2 7,,ii7 the intended benefit of the regulation is being realized2 7,,iii7 the need remains to continue such regulation as in effect2 and 7,,iv7 the ,administrator recommends updates to such regulation based on the review criteria specified in section #e4ac7;d7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7iv7 ,review management ,any periodic review of a regulation under this subparagraph shall be managed by the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement1 who may task an advisory committee or the ,management ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7p7 to assist in performing the review4 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,duties and powers of the ,administrator 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall carry out-- 7i7 the duties and powers of the ,secretary under this subsection related to aviation safety 7except those related to transportation1 packaging1 marking1 or description of hazardous material7 and stated in-- 7,i7 subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #aacb2 7,,ii7 sections #djaja7;c71 #djajc7;b71 #djajf7;a71 #djajh1 #djaji7;b71 #djaac7;a71 #djaac7;c71 #djaac7;d71 #djaac7;e71 #djaad7;a71 and #djaag2 7,,iii7 chapter #ddc2 7,,iv7 chapter #dde1 except sections #ddejb7;a77#c71 #ddejc1 and #ddeji2 7,v7 chapter #ddg1 except sections #ddgba7;b71 and #ddgbc2 7,,vi7 chapter #ddh2 7,,vii7 chapter #dea2 7,,viii7 chapter #dec2 7,,ix7 section #dfajd2 7,x7 subsections 7d7 and 7h77#b7 of section #dfcja1 section #dfcjc7;c71 sections #dfcjd through #dfcjh1 section #dfcaj1 section #dfcaa1 and sections #dfcac through #dfcbj2 7,,xi7 chapter #dfe2 7,,xii7 chapter #dga2 7,,xiii7 chapter #dge2 and 7,,xiv7 chapter #eji of title #ea2 and 7ii7 such additional duties and powers as may be prescribed by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,applicability ,section #djaja7;d7 applies to the duties and powers specified in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,transfer ,any of the duties and powers specified in subparagraph 7,a7 may only be transferred to another part of the ,department if specifically provided by law or in a reorganization plan submitted under chapter #i of title #e4 7,d7 ,administrative finality ,a decision of the ,administrator in carrying out the duties or powers specified in subparagraph 7,a7 is administratively final4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7h7 of section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7c7 ,preservation of existing authority ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to restrict any authority vested in the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration by statute or by delegation that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abe4 ,review of ,,faa rulemaking processes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into appropriate arrangements with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration to evaluate and make recommendations to improve the ,administration's rulemaking processes4 7b7 ,content of review ,in completing the evaluation under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration shall-- 7#a7 review ,administration and ,department of ,transportation policies and procedures for drafting1 coordinating1 reviewing1 editing1 and approving rulemaking documents2 7#b7 review part #aa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 as such section was in effect the day before the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 as amended by this ,act2 and 7#c7 include in the review-- 7,a7 advanced notices of proposed rulemakings2 7,b7 notices of proposed rulemakings2 7,c7 supplemental proposed rulemakings2 7,d7 interim final rules2 and 7,e7 final rules1 including direct final rules4 7c7 ,method of review ,as part of the evaluation under this section1 the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration shall analyze the scoping1 drafting1 analysis1 and approval processes1 including examining incidents in which a rule was referred back to a program office for revision1 and the timeline associated with each review and step for-- 7#a7 at least #g rules completed by the ,administration since #bjab1 including-- 7,a7 at least #b rules that leveraged the work of an aviation rulemaking committee2 7,b7 at least #b rules considered significant as defined in section #ajf7;f77#c77;,b77ii7 7as amended by this ,act72 and 7,c7 at least #a rule promulgated through rules considered routine and frequent in the ,department's ,regulatory ,agenda2 and 7#b7 at least #b rulemaking processes where a notice of proposed rulemaking has not been followed by a final rule for more than #c years4 7d7 ,report ,the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration shall provide to the ,administrator1 ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and 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 containing the results of the evaluation required under subsection 7a74 ,the contents of the report shall-- 7#a7 identify procedural or resource constraints2 7#b7 identify inefficiencies in the process1 including any causes of delays2 7#c7 provide recommendations for expediting rulemakings1 including-- 7,a7 ways to improve the efficiency of the scoping process for rulemaking2 7,b7 the use of new routine and frequent rulemakings to allow for the expediting of activities that may be routinely needed or updated2 7,c7 the use of rules of applicability to provide for the expediting of activities that may be routinely needed or updated2 7,d7 the use of frameworks or shell rules to improve the efficiency of drafting2 7,e7 the use of aviation rulemaking committees2 and 7,f7 internal process improvements2 and 7#d7 not review the policy merits of the reviewed rulemakings1 except to the extent that there are conclusions that can be drawn from the processes used to develop such rules4 7e7 ,access to documents ,the ,administration and ,department shall provide the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration access1 as appropriate1 to-- 7#a7 the electronic management software the ,administration uses to track internal processing of draft documents2 7#b7 appropriately redacted communications between offices and personnel that were used to coordinate work outside of the electronic software2 and 7#c7 such other documents and records1 including predecisional documents and records1 that will assist the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration in completing the evaluation required under subsection 7a74 #abf4 ,office of ,innovation ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,office of ,innovation 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,federal ,aviation ,administration an ,office of ,innovation 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office7 comprised of employees of the ,administration who shall-- 7,a7 have a diverse set of expertise2 7,b7 assist the leadership of the ,administration and the ,management ,board of the ,administration with-- 7i7 scoping complex regulatory issues and drafting documents on topics that span multiple offices or lines of business of the ,administration2 7ii7 evaluating internal processes2 and 7iii7 positioning the ,administration to support aerospace innovation2 and 7,c7 receive taskings from the leadership of the ,administration and the ,management ,board of the ,administration1 as determined necessary by such individuals1 and work collaboratively with relevant program offices of the ,administration1 as necessary1 to respond to such taskings4 7#b7 ,appointment of members 7,a7 ,appointments ,the ,administrator shall appoint a maximum of #ae employees to serve a #b-year term as a member of the ,office of ,innovation with at least #a employee appointed from each of the following3 7i7 ,office of ,aviation ,safety4 7ii7 ,the ,air ,traffic ,organization4 7iii7 ,office of ,airports4 7iv7 ,office of ,security and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety4 7v7 ,when authority under chapter #eji of title #ea is explicitly delegated by the ,secretary of ,transportation to the ,administrator1 the ,office of ,commercial ,space ,transportation4 7vi7 ,office of the ,chief ,counsel4 7vii7 ,office of ,policy1 ,international ,affairs1 and ,environment4 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,office may consult1 as necessary1 with other personnel of the ,administration4 7#c7 ,selection of members ,an employee appointed under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 may be appointed from nominations made by ,associate ,administrators1 ,assistant ,administrators1 and the ,chief ,counsel of the ,administration2 7,b7 shall not be a senior executive of the ,administration2 7,c7 shall have been an employee of the ,administration for at least #b years2 and 7,d7 shall have expertise in the authorities and duties of the respective office of the employee4 7#d7 ,innovation office lead ,the ,administrator shall appoint a lead of the ,office who shall report to the leadership of the ,administration and who-- 7,a7 may have a set term1 as determined by the ,administrator2 7,b7 shall manage the personnel and activities of such ,office2 and 7,c7 may be a detailed employee of any office of the ,administration1 notwithstanding the numerical limits placed on appointments in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#e7 ,status ,an appointment of an employee to the ,office established under this subsection shall not impact the status or position of such employee in the respective office of such employee and such employee shall be considered a detailed employee to the ,office of ,innovation4 7#f7 ,resources ,the ,administrator shall provide resources and staff1 as necessary1 to the ,office to support the activities of the ,office described in paragraph 7#a71 not to exceed more than #f full-time equivalent positions1 including any necessary project managers4 4 #abg4 ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus 7a7 ,in general ,the campus and grounds of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,technical ,center located at the ,atlantic ,city ,international ,airport in ,egg ,harbor ,township1 ,new ,jersey1 shall be known and designated as the ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus4 7b7 ,reference ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the campus and grounds at the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,technical ,center referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus4 #abh4 ,technical ,center for ,advanced ,aerospace 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7g7 7as added by section #abf7 the following3 7h7 ,technical ,center for ,advanced ,aerospace 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,administration a technology center located at the ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus to support the advancement of aerospace safety and innovation which shall be known as the ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center for ,advanced ,aerospace 7in this subsection referred to as the ,technical ,center7 that shall be used by the ,administrator and1 as permitted by the ,administrator1 other governmental entities1 academia1 and the aerospace industry4 7#b7 ,management ,the activities of the ,technical ,center shall be managed by a ,director4 7#c7 ,activities ,the activities of the ,technical ,center shall include-- 7,a7 developing and stimulating technology partnerships with and between industry1 academia1 and other government agencies and supporting such partnerships by-- 7i7 liaising between external persons and offices of the ,administration interested in such work2 7ii7 providing technical expertise and input1 as appropriate2 and 7iii7 providing access to the properties1 facilities1 and systems of the ,technical ,center through appropriate agreements2 7,b7 managing technology demonstration grants awarded by the ,administrator2 7,c7 identifying software1 systems1 services1 and technologies that could improve aviation safety and the operations and management of the air traffic control system and working with relevant offices of the ,administration to consider the use and integration of such software1 systems1 services1 and technologies1 as appropriate2 7,d7 supporting the work of any collocated facilities and tenants of such facilities1 and to the extent feasible1 enter into agreements as necessary to utilize the facilities1 systems1 and technologies of such collocated facilities and tenants2 7,e7 managing the facilities of the ,technical ,center and the ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus2 and 7,f7 carrying out any other duties as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ddejg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute and all that follows through ,the ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute established and inserting ,the ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute established2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 #abi4 ,office of ,next,gen sunset 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall terminate the ,office of ,next,gen4 7b7 ,closure process ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall transfer duties1 authorities1 activities1 personnel1 and assets managed by the ,office of ,next,gen to other officials of the ,administration1 as appropriate1 including-- 7#a7 transferring such duties1 authorities1 activities1 personnel1 and assets to-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center for ,advanced ,aerospace established under subsection #ajf7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the ,assistant ,administrator for ,finance and ,management2 7,c7 the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,control ,system2 and 7,d7 other officials of the ,administration1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7#b7 transferring management of the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee to the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,control ,system4 #acj4 ,,faa ,ombudsman ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,,faa ,ombudsman 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,federal ,aviation ,administration an ,ombudsman who shall coordinate or facilitate the adjudication of covered submissions4 7#b7 ,ombudsman 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,ombudsman shall be appointed by the ,administrator and report to the ,assistant ,administrator for ,government and ,industry ,affairs4 7,b7 ,term ,the ,ombudsman shall be appointed for a term of #e years4 7#c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,ombudsman shall be as follows3 7,a7 ,work with the relevant offices within the ,administration to-- 7i7 with respect to a covered submission1 resolve1 provide a status update1 or provide clarity on the status of such submissions2 7ii7 bring to the attention of the relevant office of the ,administration concerns1 as necessary1 regarding ,administration processes or considerations discovered while coordinating an activity related to a covered submission under this subsection2 and 7iii7 address any gaps and communication lapses in ,administration coordination processes4 7,b7 ,determine if1 based on a coordinated activity carried out under this subsection1 reconsideration with respect to covered submissions or administrative actions are necessary and report to the ,administrator or the relevant office within the ,administration with recommendations relating to such reconsideration4 7,c7 ,determine if trends materialize that could warrant process1 procedural1 or resource changes and report recommendations regarding such changes to the ,administrator and relevant offices within the ,administration4 7,d7 ,ensure that reporting1 processing1 or dispute resolution mechanisms within the ,administration are transparent and accessible to the public1 and facilitate the use of such reporting1 processing1 or dispute resolution mechanisms1 when appropriate4 7,e7 ,perform other duties as prescribed by the ,assistant ,administrator4 7#d7 ,discretion on coordination and review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,ombudsman shall determine whether to coordinate a review of a covered submission in order to provide a response1 coordinate the reconsideration of an administrative action1 or take no additional action4 ,in making a determination under this subparagraph1 the ,ombudsman shall consider-- 7i7 whether there are reporting1 processing1 or dispute resolution mechanisms that have not been exhausted or that may be more appropriate for dealing with1 investigating1 and responding to such covered submission2 7ii7 whether the subject or outcome of a covered submission is alleged to be-- 7,i7 contrary to law or regulation2 7,,ii7 arbitrary and capricious2 or 7,,iii7 performed in an unreasonably inefficient or untimely manner2 and 7iii7 such other factors as the ,ombudsman considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,exception ,with regard to a covered submission concerning an activity relating to an alleged violation of an order1 a regulation1 or any other provision of ,federal law by the ,administration or whistleblower retaliation1 the ,ombudsman shall refer such covered submission to the appropriate ,federal entity to adjudicate or investigate the subject of such submission4 7,c7 ,cooperation ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the officers and employees of the ,administration fully cooperate with the activities of the ,ombudsman and provide such information1 documents1 or materials as may be requested by the ,ombudsman4 7#e7 ,response requirement ,the ,ombudsman shall ensure that the ,administration provides an initial response to or status update on covered submissions within #aj business days of the ,ombudsman receiving such submission4 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,administrative action ,the term administrative action means-- 7i7 an action taken by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to issue1 deny1 modify1 or revoke a certificate1 registration1 approval1 waiver1 license1 exemption1 determination1 interpretation1 or any other authorizing action2 or 7ii7 the lack of any action 7or activity related to an action7 described in clause 7i7 necessary to be taken by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,covered submission ,the term covered submission means an inquiry or objection relating to-- 7i7 an aircraft1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 or appliance certification2 7ii7 an airman or pilot certificate1 including scheduling an associated appointment with ,administration personnel or designees2 7iii7 a medical certificate2 7iv7 an operator certificate2 7v7 when authority under chapter #eji of title #ea is explicitly delegated by the ,secretary of ,transportation to the ,administrator1 a license or permit issued under chapter #eji of title #ea2 7vi7 an aircraft registration2 7vii7 an operational approval1 waiver1 or exemption2 7viii7 a legal interpretation2 7ix7 an outstanding determination2 7x7 an application of agency guidance2 and 7xi7 any certificate not otherwise described in this subparagraph that is issued pursuant to chapter #ddg4 4 #aca4 ,project dashboards and feedback portal 7a7 ,in general ,the ,ombudsman of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 in reviewing ,administration processes1 receiving1 reviewing1 and responding to covered submissions1 and through general due diligence1 determine whether a publicly facing dashboard that provides applicants with the status of an application before the agency would be-- 7#a7 beneficial to applicants2 7#b7 an efficient use of resources to build1 maintain1 and update2 or 7#c7 duplicative with other efforts within the ,administration to streamline and digitize paperwork and certification processes to provide an applicant with a greater awareness of the status of an application before the ,administration4 7b7 ,recommendation ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,ombudsman shall provide a recommendation to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration regarding the need or benefits of a dashboard or other means by which to track an application status4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #de days after receiving recommendations under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 any recommendation received from the ,ombudsman2 and 7#b7 any activities the ,administrator is taking in response to such recommendation4 7d7 ,,faa feedback portal 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,ombudsman shall1 through interacting with the public and general due diligence1 determine whether a publicly facing portal on the website through which the public may provide feedback to the ,administrator about experiences they have working with personnel of the ,administration would be beneficial4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,ombudsman shall ensure any portal established under this subsection asks questions that seek to gauge any shortcomings the ,administration has in fulfilling its mission or areas where the ,administration is succeeding in meetings its mission4 7e7 ,covered submission ,in this section1 the term covered submission has the meaning given the term in subsection #ajf7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,faa engagement during rulemaking activities ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should engage with aviation stakeholder groups and the public during pre-drafting stages of rulemaking activities and use1 to the greatest extent practicable1 properly docketed ex-parte discussions during rulemaking activities in order to-- 7,a7 inform the work of the ,administrator2 7,b7 assist the ,administrator in developing the scope of a rule2 and 7,c7 reduce the timeline for issuance of proposed and final rules2 and 7#b7 when it would reduce the time required for the ,administrator to adjudicate public comments1 the ,administrator should publicly provide information describing the rationale behind a regulatory decision included in proposed regulations in order to better allow for the public to provide clear and informed comments on such regulations4 #acc4 ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute ,section #ajf7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,there is and inserting ,civil ,aeromedical ,institute4--,there is4 #acd4 ,management advisory council ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by transferring paragraph 7#h7 of subsection 7p7 to subsection 7r7 and redesignating such paragraph as paragraph 7#g72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7p7 and inserting the following3 7p7 ,management advisory council 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish an advisory council which shall be known as the ,federal ,aerospace ,management ,advisory ,council 7in this subsection referred to as the ,council74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,council shall consist of #ac members1 who shall consist of-- 7,a7 a designee of the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7,b7 a designee of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,c7 #e members representing aerospace and technology interests1 appointed by the ,administrator2 7,d7 #e members representing aerospace and technology interests1 appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7,e7 #a member1 appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 who is the head of a union representing air traffic control system employees4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,no officer or employee of the ,united ,states ,government may be appointed to the ,council under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,functions 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,advise2 counsel ,the ,council shall provide advice and counsel to the ,administrator on issues which affect or are affected by the activities of the ,administrator4 7ii7 ,resource ,the ,council shall function as an oversight resource for management1 policy1 spending1 and regulatory matters under the jurisdiction of the ,administrator4 7iii7 ,submissions to ,administration ,with respect to ,administration management1 policy1 spending1 funding1 data management and analysis1 safety initiatives1 international agreements1 activities of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization1 and regulatory matters affecting the aerospace industry and the national airspace system1 the ,council may-- 7,i7 regardless of whether solicited by the ,administrator1 submit comments1 recommended modifications1 proposals1 and supporting or dissenting views to the ,administrator2 and 7,,ii7 request the ,administrator include in any submission to ,congress1 the ,secretary1 or the general public1 and in any submission for publication in the ,federal ,register1 a description of the comments1 recommended modifications1 and dissenting or supporting views received from the ,council under subclause 7,i74 7iv7 ,reasoning ,together with a ,council submission that is published or described under clause 7iii77,,ii71 the ,administrator shall provide the reasons for any differences between the views of the ,council and the views or actions of the ,administrator4 7v7 ,cost-benefit analysis ,the ,council shall review the rulemaking cost-benefit analysis process and develop recommendations to improve the analysis and ensure that the public interest is fully protected4 7vi7 ,process review ,the ,council shall review the process through which the ,administration determines to use advisory circulars1 service bulletins1 and other externally facing guidance and regulatory material4 7,b7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet on a regular and periodic basis or at the call of the chair or of the ,administrator4 7,c7 ,access to documents and staff ,the ,administration may give the ,council appropriate access to relevant documents and personnel of the ,administration1 and the ,administrator shall make available1 consistent with the authority to withhold commercial and other proprietary information under section #eeb of title #e 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act71 cost data associated with the acquisition and operation of air traffic service systems4 7,d7 ,disclosure of commercial or proprietary data ,any member of the ,council who receives commercial or other proprietary data as provided for in this paragraph from the ,administrator shall be subject to the provisions of section #aije of title #ah1 pertaining to unauthorized disclosure of such information4 7#e7 ,application of ,chapter #aj of title #e ,chapter #aj of title #e does not apply to-- 7,a7 the ,council2 7,b7 such aviation rulemaking committees as the ,administrator shall designate2 or 7,c7 such aerospace rulemaking committees as the ,secretary shall designate4 7#f7 ,administrative matters 7,a7 ,terms ,members of the ,council appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,term for air traffic control representative ,the member appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,d7 shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 except that the term of such individual shall end whenever the individual no longer meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b77;,d74 7,c7 ,vacancy ,any vacancy on the ,council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment1 except that any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that term4 7,d7 ,continuation in office ,a member of the ,council whose term expires shall continue to serve until the date on which the member's successor takes office4 7,e7 ,removal ,any member of the ,council appointed under paragraph 7#b7 may be removed for cause by whomever makes the appointment4 7,f7 ,chair2 vice chair ,the ,council shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among the members appointed under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b71 each of whom shall serve for a term of #a year4 ,the vice chair shall perform the duties of the chair in the absence of the chair4 7,g7 ,travel and per diem ,each member of the ,council shall be paid actual travel expenses1 and per diem in lieu of subsistence expenses when away from the usual place of residence of the member1 in accordance with section #egjc of title #e4 7,h7 ,detail of personnel from the administration ,the ,administrator shall make available to the ,council such staff1 information1 and administrative services and assistance as may reasonably be required to enable the ,council to carry out its responsibilities under this subsection4 4 #ace4 ,aviation noise officer 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by striking subsection 7q7 and inserting the following3 7q7 ,aviation ,noise ,officer 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administration has an ,aviation ,noise ,officer1 who shall be appointed by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,regional officers ,the ,aviation ,noise ,officer shall designate1 within each region of the ,administration1 a ,regional ,aviation ,noise ,officer4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,aviation ,noise ,officer1 in coordination with the ,regional ,aviation ,noise ,officers1 shall-- 7,a7 serve as a liaison with the public1 including community groups1 on issues regarding aircraft noise2 7,b7 make recommendations to the ,administrator to address concerns raised by the public2 and 7,c7 be consulted when the ,administration proposes changes in aircraft routes so as to minimize any increases in aircraft noise over populated areas4 7#d7 ,number of full-time equivalent employees ,the appointment of an ,aviation ,noise ,officer under this subsection shall not result in an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees in the ,administration4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ahj of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf note7 and the items relating to such section in the table of contents contained in section #a7;b7 of that ,act1 are repealed4 #acf4 ,chief ,operating ,officer ,section #ajf7r7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,appointment ,there shall be a ,chief ,operating ,officer for the air traffic control system that is appointed by the ,administrator and subject to the authority of the ,administrator4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking shall be appointed for the remainder of that term and inserting may be appointed for either the remainder of the term or for a full term2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking 1 with the approval of the ,air ,traffic ,services ,committee2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 in consultation with the ,air ,traffic ,services ,committee12 and 7,b7 by striking annual basis4 and inserting-- annual basis and shall include responsibility for-- 7,a7 the state of good repair of the air traffic control system2 7,b7 the continuous improvement of the safety and efficiency of the air traffic control system2 and 7,c7 identifying services and solutions to increase the safety and efficiency of airspace use and to support the safe integration of all airspace users4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking such information as may be prescribed by the ,secretary and inserting the annual performance agreement required under paragraph 7#c71 an assessment of the performance of the ,chief ,operating ,officer in relation to the performance goals in the previous year's performance agreement1 and such other information as may be prescribed by the ,administrator2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,chief ,operating ,officer1 or any other authority within the ,administration responsibilities1 including and inserting ,chief ,operating ,officer any authority of the ,administrator and shall delegate1 at a minimum2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii7 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iv7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 plans to integrate new entrant operations into the national airspace system and associated action items4 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii7 by striking and the ,committee4 #acg4 ,report on unfunded capital investment needs of air traffic control system ,section #ajf7r7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,unfunded capital investment needs report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaej of title #ca1 the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall submit directly to the ,administrator1 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 on any unfunded capital investment needs of the air traffic control system4 7,b7 ,contents of report ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 for each unfunded capital investment need1 the following3 7i7 ,a summary description of such unfunded capital investment need4 7ii7 ,objective to be achieved if such unfunded capital investment need is funded in whole or in part4 7iii7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with such objective4 7iv7 ,the ,budget ,line ,item ,program and ,budget ,line ,item number associated with such unfunded capital investment need1 as applicable4 7v7 ,any statutory requirement associated with such unfunded capital investment need1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,prioritization of requirements ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall present unfunded capital investment needs in overall urgency of priority4 7,d7 ,definition of unfunded capital investment need ,in this paragraph the term unfunded capital investment need means a program that-- 7i7 is not funded in the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca2 7ii7 is for infrastructure or a system related to necessary modernization or sustainment of the air traffic control system2 7iii7 is listed for any year in the most recent ,national ,airspace ,system ,capital ,investment ,plan of the ,administration2 and 7iv7 would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 by the ,chief ,operating ,officer if-- 7,i7 additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program1 activity1 or mission requirement2 or 7,,ii7 the program1 activity1 or mission requirement has emerged since the budget was formulated4 4 #ach4 ,chief ,technology ,officer ,section #ajf7s7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,there shall be and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall be appointed by the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the air traffic control system with the consent of the ,administrator42 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking management and inserting management1 systems management12 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,e7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be a ,chief ,technology ,officer for the air traffic control system that shall report directly to the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the air traffic control system4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking program2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking aircraft operators and inserting the ,administration1 aircraft operators1 or other private providers of information and services related to air traffic management2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall be subject to the postemployment provisions of section #bjg of title #ah as if the position of ,chief ,technology ,officer were described in section #bjg7;c77#b77;,a77i7 of that title42 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,post-employment ,the ,chief ,technology ,officer shall be subject to the postemployment provisions of section #bjg of title #ah as if the position of ,chief ,technology ,officer were described in section #bjg7;c77#b77;,a77i7 of such title4 4 #aci4 ,definition of air traffic control system ,section #djajb7;a77#dg7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 systems1 software1 and hardware operated1 owned1 and maintained by third parties that support or directly provide air navigation information and air traffic management services with ,administration approval4 4 #adj4 ,peer review of ,office of ,whistleblower ,protection and ,aviation ,safety ,investigations ,section #ajf7t7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#g72 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,department of ,transportation ,office of the ,inspector ,general peer review 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall perform a peer review of the ,office of ,whistleblower ,protection and ,aviation ,safety ,investigations4 7,b7 ,peer review scope ,in completing the peer reviews required under this paragraph1 the inspector general shall use the most recent peer review guides published by the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,audit ,committee and ,investigations ,committee4 7,c7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the completion of a peer review required under this paragraph1 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 description of any actions taken or to be taken to address the results of the peer review4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h77;,b7 by striking the comma4 #ada4 ,cybersecurity lead 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall designate an executive of the ,administration to serve as the lead for the cybersecurity of ,administration systems and hardware 7hereinafter referred to as the ,cybersecurity ,lead74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,cybersecurity ,lead shall carry out duties and powers prescribed by the ,administrator1 including the management of activities required under subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #a and #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,cybersecurity ,lead shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the implementation of subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act4 #adb4 ,reducing ,,faa waste1 inefficiency1 and unnecessary responsibilities 7a7 ,annual report on aviation activities ,section #cjh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7c74 7b7 ,annual report on the purchase of foreign manufactured articles ,section #djaaj7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e74 7c7 ,annual report on assistance to foreign aviation authorities ,section #djaac7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d74 7d7 ,,aip annual report ,section #dgaca of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #dga of such title1 are repealed4 7e7 ,transfer of airport land use compliance report to ,,npias ,section #dgajc 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 ,non-compliant airports 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall include in the plan a detailed statement listing airports the ,secretary has reason to believe are not in compliance with grant assurances or other requirements with respect to airport lands and shall include-- 7,a7 the circumstances of noncompliance2 7,b7 the timeline for corrective action with respect to such noncompliance2 and 7,c7 any corrective action the ,secretary intends to require to bring the airport sponsor into compliance4 7#b7 ,listing ,the ,secretary is not required to conduct an audit or make a final determination before including an airport on the list referred to in paragraph 7#a74 4 7f7 ,notice to airport sponsors regarding purchase of ,american made equipment and products ,section #cjf of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,authorization ,act of #aiid 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ejaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking 7a7 and all that follows through ,it is the sense and inserting ,it is the sense2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7g7 ,obsolete aviation security requirements ,sections #cjb1 #cjg1 #cji1 and #caj of the ,federal ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-bfd71 and the items relating to such sections in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7h7 ,regulation of ,alaska guide pilots ,section #gcb of the ,wendell ,h4 ,ford ,aviation ,investment and ,reform ,act for the #bast ,century 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking ,definitions and inserting ,definition of ,alaska guide pilot2 7,b7 by striking 1 the following definitions apply and all that follows through ,the term ,alaska guide pilot and inserting the term ,alaska guide pilot2 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 7and adjusting the margins accordingly74 7i7 ,next generation air transportation senior policy committee ,section #gaj of the ,vision #ajj-;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7j7 ,improved pilot licenses and pilot license rulemaking 7#a7 ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act ,section #djbb of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7#b7 ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab ,section #cba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7k7 ,technical training and staffing study ,section #fje of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7b7 ,workload of systems specialists4--2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subsections 7a7 through 7c7 7and adjust the margins and header casing appropriately72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subsection 7a74 7l7 ,ferry flight duty period and flight time rulemakings ,section #cde of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7m7 ,laser pointer incident reports ,section #bajd of ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dfcja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking quarterly and inserting annually2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,report sunset ,subsection 7a7 shall cease to be effective after ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 4 7n7 ,cold weather projects briefing ,section #aef of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaab note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 ,,ii ,general ,aviation ,a ,expanding ,pilot ,privileges and ,protections #bja4 ,reexamination of pilots or certificate holders ,the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #e4 ,reexamination of an airman certificate 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall provide timely1 written notification to an individual subject to a reexamination of an airman certificate issued under chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,information required ,in providing notification under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall inform the individual-- 7#a7 of the nature of the reexamination and the specific activity on which the reexamination is necessitated2 7#b7 that the reexamination shall occur within #a year from the date of the notice provided by the ,administrator1 after which1 if the reexamination is not conducted1 the airman certificate may be suspended or revoked2 and 7#c7 when1 as determined by the ,administrator1 an oral or written response to the notification from the ,administrator is not required4 7c7 ,exception ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,administrator from reexamining a certificate holder if the ,administrator has reasonable grounds-- 7#a7 to establish that an airman may not be qualified to exercise the privileges of a certificate or rating based upon an act or omission committed by the airman while exercising such privileges or performing ancillary duties associated with the exercise of such privileges2 or 7#b7 to demonstrate that the airman obtained such a certificate or rating through fraudulent means or through an examination that was substantially and inadequate to establish the qualifications of an airman4 7d7 ,standard of review ,an order issued by the ,administrator to amend1 modify1 suspend1 or revoke an airman certificate after reexamination of the airman is subject to the standard of review provided for under section #b of this ,act4 4 #bjb4 ,,gao review of ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a study of the implementation of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note74 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review-- 7#a7 the implementation and application of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note72 7#b7 the application of the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure and the ,federal ,rules of ,evidence to covered proceedings by the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 as required by section #b of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note72 7#c7 the appeal process and the typical length of time associated with a final determination in a covered proceeding2 and 7#d7 any impacts of the implementation of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note74 7c7 ,covered proceedings ,in this section1 the term covered proceeding means a proceeding conducted under subpart ,c1 ,d1 or ,f of part #hba of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 relating to denial1 amendment1 modification1 suspension1 or revocation of an airman certificate4 #bjc4 ,expansion of ,basic,med 7a7 ,in general ,section #bcjg of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 the individual holds a medical certificate issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or has held such a certificate at any time after ,july #ad1 #bjjf2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g7 by inserting calendar before months2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a7 by striking #e and inserting #f2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i7 by inserting 7or any successor form7 after 7#c-ii72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,report required ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 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 describes the effect of the regulations issued or revised under subsection 7a7 and includes statistics with respect to changes in small aircraft activity and safety incidents4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #f and inserting #g2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #f1jjj and inserting #ab1ejj4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update regulations in parts #fa and #fh of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as necessary1 to implement the amendments made by this section4 7c7 ,applicability ,beginning on the date that is #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall apply part #fh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in a manner reflecting the amendments made by this section4 #bjd4 ,data privacy 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dda of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddaad4 ,privacy 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish and continuously improve a process by which1 upon request of a private aircraft owner or operator1 the ,administrator blocks the registration number and other similar identifiable data or information1 except for physical markings required by law1 of the aircraft of the owner or operator from any public dissemination or display 7except in furnished data or information made available to or from a ,government agency pursuant to a government contract1 subcontract1 or agreement7 for the noncommercial flights of the owner or operator4 7b7 ,withholding personally identifiable information on the aircraft registry ,not later than #a year after the enactment of this ,act and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator shall establish a procedure by which1 upon request of a private aircraft owner or operator1 the ,administrator shall withhold from public disclosure 7except in furnished data or information made available to or from a ,government agency pursuant to a government contract1 subcontract1 or agreement1 including that for traffic management purposes7 the personally identifiable information of such individual1 including on ,,faa websites4 7c7 ,icao aircraft identification code 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a program for aircraft owners and operators to apply for a new ,,icao aircraft identification code4 7#b7 ,limitations ,in carrying out the program described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall require-- 7,a7 each applicant to attest to a safety or security need in applying for a new ,,icao aircraft identification code2 and 7,b7 each approved applicant who obtains a new ,,icao aircraft identification code to comply with all applicable aspects of1 or related to1 part #de of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including updating an aircraft's registration number and ,n-,number to reflect such aircraft's new ,,icao aircraft identification code4 7d7 ,decoupling mode s codes ,the ,administrator shall develop a plan for which the ,administrator could allow for a process to disassociate an assigned ,mode ,s code with the number assigned to an aircraft that is registered pursuant to section #ddajc4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,ads-b ,the term ,,ads-,b means automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast4 7#b7 ,icao ,the term ,,icao means the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization4 7#c7 ,personally identifiable information ,the term personally identifiable information means-- 7,a7 the mailing address or registration address of an individual2 7,b7 an electronic address 7including an email address7 of an individual2 or 7,c7 the telephone number of an individual4 7,d7 the names of the aircraft owner or operator4 4 7b7 ,study on encrypting ads-b 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall seek to enter into an agreement with a qualified organization to conduct a study assessing the technical challenges1 impact to international aviation operations1 benefits1 and costs of encrypting ,,ads-,b signals to provide for a safer and more secure environment for national airspace system users4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 a qualified organization shall consult with representatives of-- 7,a7 air carriers2 7,b7 collective bargaining representatives of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration aero#c nautical information specialists2 7,c7 original equipment manufacturers of ,,ads-,b equipment2 7,d7 general aviation2 7,e7 business aviation2 and 7,f7 aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of aircraft cybersecurity4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 a qualified organization shall consider-- 7,a7 the technical requirements for encrypting ,,ads-,b signals for both the #igh ,mhz and #ajij ,mhz frequencies2 7,b7 the advantages of encrypting ,,ads-,b signals for both the #igh ,mhz and #ajij ,mhz frequencies1 including those related to cybersecurity protections1 safety1 and privacy of national airspace system users2 7,c7 the disadvantages of encrypting ,,ads- ,b signals for both the #igh ,mhz and #ajij ,mhz frequencies1 including those related to cybersecurity protections1 safety1 and privacy of national airspace system users2 7,d7 the challenges of encrypting ,,ads-,b signals for both the #igh ,mhz and #ajij ,mhz frequencies1 including coordination considerations with the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization and foreign civil aviation authorities2 7,e7 potential new aircraft equipage requirements and estimated costs2 7,f7 the impact to nongovernmental third party users of ,,ads-,b data2 7,g7 the estimated costs to-- 7i7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7ii7 aircraft owners required to equip with ,,ads-,b equipment for aviation operations2 and 7iii7 other relevant persons the ,administrator determines necessary2 and 7,h7 the impact to national airspace system operations during implementation and post-implementation4 7#d7 ,report ,in any agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that1 not later than #a year after the completion of the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the qualified organization that has entered into such agreement shall submit to the ,administrator1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study described in paragraph 7#a71 including the findings and recommendations related to each item specified under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,definition of qualified organization ,in this subsection1 the term qualified organization means an independent nonprofit organization1 described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dda of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddaad4 ,privacy4 4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #eff of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddajc note7 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of that ,act are repealed4 #bje4 ,prohibition on using ,,ads-,b data to initiate an investigation ,section #dfaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,prohibition on using ,,ads-,b data to initiate an investigation 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may not initiate an investigation 7excluding a criminal investigation7 of a person based exclusively on automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data in an investigation that was initiated for any reason other than the review of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data1 including if such investigation was initiated as a result of a report or complaint submitted to the ,administrator4 4 #bjf4 ,prohibition on ,n-,number profiteering ,section #ddajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,prohibition on ,n-,number profiteering 7#a7 ,in general ,no person may reserve an aircraft registration number without certifying that such person intends to use such registration number-- 7,a7 immediately on a specific aircraft2 or 7,b7 for future use on an aircraft owned or controlled1 or intended to be owned or controlled1 by such person4 7#b7 ,transfers ,a person may transfer a reserved aircraft registration number to another person if-- 7,a7 the transferor certifies that the aircraft registration number is relinquished willingly and at a cost to the transferee that does not otherwise exceed the amount paid by the transferor to reserve such number2 and 7,b7 the transferee-- 7i7 certifies that the transferor did not impose a dollar cost on the transfer that exceeds the amount provided for in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 complies with the certification requirement under paragraph 7#a74 4 #bjg4 ,accountability for aircraft registration numbers 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 the process for reserving aircraft registration numbers to ensure that such process offers an equal opportunity for members of the general public to obtain specific aircraft registration numbers4 7b7 ,assessment ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,whether the use of readily available software to prevent computer or web-based auto-fill systems from reserving aircraft registration numbers in bulk would improve participation in the reservation process by the general public4 7#b7 ,whether a limit should be imposed on the number of consecutive years a person may reserve an aircraft registration number4 7#c7 ,the impact of the prohibition imposed by section #ddajc7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the review conducted under subsection 7a71 including any recommendations of the ,administrator to improve equal participation in the process for reserving aircraft registration numbers by the general public4 #bjh4 ,timely resolution of investigations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of issuance of a letter of investigation to any person1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall-- 7#a7 make a determination regarding such investigation and pursue subsequent action2 or 7#b7 close such investigation4 7b7 ,extension 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 upon review of the facts and status of an investigation described in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator determines that the time provided to make a final determination or close such investigation is insufficient1 the ,administrator may approve an extension of such investigation for #b years4 7#b7 ,additional extensions ,the ,administrator may approve consecutive extensions under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,delegation ,the ,administrator may not delegate the authority to approve an extension described in subsection 7b7 to anyone other than the leadership of the ,administration as described in section #ajf7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bji4 ,expansion of volunteer pilot organization definition ,section #hba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking for the fuel costs associated with and inserting for the fuel costs and airport fees attributed to2 and 7,b7 by striking for an individual or organ for medical purposes 7and for other associated individuals7 and inserting for the purposes described in subsection 7c77#b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by striking charitable medical transportation4 and inserting the following3 charitable transportation for the following purposes3 7,a7 ,assisting individuals in accessing medical care or treatment 7and for other associated individuals74 7,b7 ,delivering human blood1 tissues1 or organs4 7,c7 ,aiding disaster relief efforts pursuant to a-- 7i7 presidential declaration of a major disaster or an emergency under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 or 7ii7 declaration of a major disaster or an emergency by a ,governor of a ,state4 4 #baj4 ,charitable flight fuel reimbursement exemptions 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,validity of exemption ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 an exemption from section #fa4aac7;c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that is granted by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for the purpose of allowing a volunteer pilot to accept reimbursement from a volunteer pilot organization for the fuel costs and airport fees attributed to a flight operation to provide charitable transportation pursuant to section #hba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 shall be valid for #e years4 7#b7 ,failing to adhere ,if the ,administrator finds an exemption holder under paragraph 7#a7 or a volunteer pilot fails to adhere to the conditions and limitations of the exemption described under such paragraph1 the ,administrator may rescind or suspend the exemption4 7#c7 ,no longer qualifying ,if the ,administrator finds that such exemption holder no longer qualifies as a volunteer pilot organization1 the ,administrator shall rescind such exemption4 7#d7 ,forgoing exemption ,if such exemption holder informs the ,administrator that such holder no longer plans to exercise the authority granted by such exemption1 the ,administrator may rescind such exemption4 7b7 ,additional requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,a volunteer pilot organization may impose additional safety requirements on a volunteer pilot without-- 7,a7 being considered-- 7i7 an air carrier 7as such term is defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7ii7 a commercial operator 7as such term is defined in section #a4a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 or 7,b7 constituting common carriage4 7#b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the ,administrator to regulate1 as appropriate1 a flight operation associated with a volunteer pilot organization that constitutes a commercial operation or common carriage4 7c7 ,reissuance of existing exemptions ,in reissuing an expiring exemption described in subsection 7a7 that was originally issued prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall ensure that the reissued exemption-- 7#a7 accounts for the provisions of this section and section #hba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 as amended by this ,act2 and 7#b7 is otherwise substantially similar to the previously issued exemption4 7d7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 affect the authority of the ,administrator to exempt a pilot 7exercising the private pilot privileges7 from any restriction on receiving reimbursement for the fuel costs and airport fees attributed to a flight operation to provide charitable transportation2 or 7#b7 impose or authorize the imposition of any additional requirements by the ,administrator on a flight that is arranged by a volunteer pilot organization in which the volunteer pilot-- 7,a7 is not reimbursed the fuel costs and airport fees attributed to a flight operation to provide charitable flights2 or 7,b7 pays a pro rata share of expenses as described in section #fa4aac7;c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,volunteer pilot ,the term volunteer pilot means a person who-- 7,a7 acts as a pilot in command of a flight operation to provide charitable transportation pursuant to section #hba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note72 and 7,b7 holds a private pilot certificate1 commercial pilot certificate1 or an airline transportation pilot certificate issued under part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,volunteer pilot organization ,the term volunteer pilot organization has the meaning given such term in section #hba7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 #baa4 ,,gao report on charitable flights 7a7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of the following3 7#a7 ,applicable laws1 regulations1 policies1 legal opinions1 and guidance pertaining to charitable flights and the operations of such flights1 including reimbursement of fuel costs4 7#b7 ,petitions for exemption from the requirements of section #fa4aac7;c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for the purpose of allowing a pilot to accept reimbursement for the fuel costs associated with a flight operation to provide charitable transportation pursuant to section #hba of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 as amended by this ,act1 including assessment of-- 7,a7 the conditions and limitations a petitioner must comply with if the exemption is granted and whether such conditions and limitations are-- 7i7 applied to petitioners in a consistent manner2 and 7ii7 commensurate with the types of flight operations exemption holders propose to conduct under any such exemptions2 7,b7 denied petitions for such an exemption and the reasons for the denial of such petitions2 and 7,c7 the processing time of a petition for such an exemption4 7#c7 ,charitable flights conducted without an exemption from section #fa4aac7;c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including an analysis of the certificates1 qualifications1 and aeronautical experience of the operators of such flights4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review initiated under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with charitable organizations1 including volunteer pilot organizations1 aircraft owners1 and pilots who volunteer to provide transportation for or on behalf of a charitable organization1 flight safety experts1 and employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7c7 ,recommendations ,as part of the review initiated under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall make recommendations1 as determined appropriate1 to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to improve the rules1 policies1 and guidance pertaining to charitable flight operations4 7d7 ,report ,upon completion of the review initiated under subsection 7a71 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 describing the findings of such review and recommendations developed under subsection 7c74 #bab4 ,all makes and models authorization 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,unlimited letter of authorization ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such action as may be necessary to allow for the issuance of letters of authorizations to airmen with the authorization for-- 7,a7 all types and makes of experimental high-performance single engine piston powered aircraft2 and 7,b7 all types and makes of experimental high-performance multiengine piston powered aircraft4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an individual who holds a letter of authorization and applies for an authorization described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 shall be given an all-makes and models authorization of-- 7i7 experimental single-engine piston powered authorized aircraft2 or 7ii7 experimental multiengine piston powered authorized aircraft2 7,b7 shall hold the appropriate category and class rating for the authorized aircraft2 7,c7 shall hold #c experimental aircraft authorizations in aircraft of the same category and class rating for the authorization sought2 and 7,d7 may become qualified in additional experimental aircraft by completing aircraft specific training4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to disallow an individual from being given both an authorization described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and an authorization described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7c7 ,failure to comply 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator fails to implement subsection 7a7 within the time period prescribed in such subsection1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of the implementation of such subsection on a monthly basis until the implementation is complete4 7#b7 ,no delegation ,the ,administrator may not delegate the briefing described in paragraph 7#a74 #bac4 ,response to letter of investigation ,section #b7;b7 of the ,pilot's ,bill of ,rights 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,response to letter of investigation ,if an individual decides to respond to a ,letter of ,investigation described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 such individual may respond not later than #cj days after receipt of such ,letter1 including providing written comments on the incident to the investigating office4 4 ,b ,general ,aviation ,safety #bba4 ,,ads-,b safety enhancement incentive program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a program to provide rebates to owners of covered general aviation aircraft for the purchase of covered ,,ads-,b equipment4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a rebate under this section1 an owner of a covered general aviation aircraft shall submit to the ,administrator an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require1 including proof of successful installation of covered ,,ads-,b equipment4 7c7 ,authorized rebate 7#a7 ,amount ,a rebate approved by the ,administrator to be issued to an owner of a covered general aviation aircraft shall be equal to the lesser of-- 7,a7 the cost of purchasing the covered ,,ads-,b equipment2 or 7,b7 #b1jjj4 7#b7 ,time ,a rebate issued under the program under this section shall be redeemed or presented for payment not later than #ahj days after issuance1 after which time the rebate shall be deemed void4 7d7 ,sunset ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbg4 7e7 ,restriction ,the ,administrator may not offer rebates for-- 7#a7 a software upgrade for covered ,,ads-,b equipment2 7#b7 covered ,,ads-,b equipment installed prior to the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 covered general aviation aircraft manufactured after ,january #a1 #bjbj2 or 7#d7 covered general aviation aircraft for which the ,administrator has previously issued a rebate related to the purchase and installation of covered ,,ads-,b equipment4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,ads-,b ,the term ,,ads-,b means automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast4 7#b7 ,covered ,,ads-,b equipment ,the term covered ,,ads-,b equipment means ,,ads-,b equipment that-- 7,a7 meets the performance requirements described in section #ia4bbg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 and 7,b7 is capable of receiving and displaying ,,ads-,b information from other aircraft4 7#c7 ,covered general aviation aircraft ,the term covered general aviation aircraft means a single-engine piston aircraft registered in the ,united ,states that is not equipped with covered ,,ads-,b equipment4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,out of amounts made available under section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 there is authorized to be expended to carry out this section and pay administrative costs #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd to remain available until expended4 #bbb4 ,,gao report on ,,ads-,b technology 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast equipage and usage rates across the active general aviation fleet in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study described in subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 analyze the reasons why aircraft owners choose not to equip or use an aircraft with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology2 7#b7 examine and substantiate any benefits and drawbacks of using automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology1 including safety and operational benefits and drawbacks2 7#c7 survey ways to further incentivize aircraft owners to equip and use aircraft with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology2 and 7#d7 examine the benefits1 costs1 and feasibility of requiring equipage of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology on all newly manufactured aircraft other than aircraft issued a special airworthiness certificate4 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 automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast described in subsection 7b7 and make recommendations to incentivize equipage and usage rates across the active general aviation fleet in the ,united ,states4 #bbc4 ,protecting general aviation airports from ,,faa closure 7a7 ,non-surplus property ,section #dgabe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,waiving restrictions 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may grant to an airport1 city1 or county a waiver of any of the terms1 conditions1 reservations1 or restrictions contained in a deed under which the ,united ,states conveyed to the airport1 city1 or county an interest in real property for airport purposes pursuant to section #af of the ,federal ,airport ,act 7#fj ,stat4 #agi71 section #bc of the ,airport and ,airway ,development ,act of #aigj 7#hd ,stat4 #bcb71 or this section4 7#b7 ,conditions ,any waiver granted by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the following conditions3 7,a7 ,the applicable airport1 city1 county1 or other political subdivision shall agree that in conveying any interest in the real property which the ,united ,states conveyed to the airport1 city1 or county1 the airport1 city1 or county will receive consideration for such interest that is equal to its current fair market value4 7,b7 ,any consideration received by the airport1 city1 or county under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be used exclusively for the development1 improvement1 operation1 or maintenance of a public airport by the airport1 city1 or county4 7,c7 ,such waiver-- 7i7 will not significantly impair the aeronautical purpose of an airport2 7ii7 will not result in the permanent closure of an airport 7unless the ,secretary determines that the waiver will directly facilitate the construction of a replacement airport72 or 7iii7 is necessary to protect or advance the civil aviation interests of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,any other conditions required by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,annual reporting ,the ,secretary shall include a list and description of each waiver granted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 in the report required under section #dgaca4 4 7b7 ,surplus property 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dgaea of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,waiver of condition ,the ,secretary may not waive any condition imposed on an interest in surplus property conveyed under subsection 7a7 that such interest be used for an aeronautical purpose unless the ,secretary provides public notice not less than #cj days before the issuance of such waiver and determines that such waiver-- 7#a7 will not significantly impair the aeronautical purpose of an airport2 7#b7 will not result in the permanent closure of an airport 7unless the ,secretary determines that the waiver will directly facilitate the construction of a replacement airport72 or 7#c7 is necessary to protect or advance the civil aviation interests of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,reversions of property ,the ,secretary shall take all necessary action to revert surplus property conveyed under this subchapter back to the ,united ,states if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary determines that an instrument conveying an interest in surplus property under this subchapter incorporates a provision providing for the reversion of such property in the event the property is not used for aeronautical purposes2 7#b7 other efforts by the ,secretary to ensure that the property is used by the relevant airport sponsor is used for aeronautical purposes are unsuccessful2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary determines that a reversion-- 7,a7 will result in the property being used for aeronautical purposes2 or 7,b7 will not transfer liabilities1 including environmental liabilities1 greater than the fair market value of the property to the ,government4 2 and 7#b7 ,waiving and adding terms ,section #dgaec7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,restrictions on waiver ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,secretary may not waive any term under this section that an interest in land be used for an aeronautical purpose unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary provides public notice not less than #cj days before the issuance of a waiver2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that such waiver-- 7,a7 will not significantly impair the aeronautical purpose of an airport2 7,b7 will not result in the permanent closure of an airport 7unless the ,secretary determines that the waiver will directly facilitate the construction of a replacement airport72 or 7,c7 is necessary to protect or advance the civil aviation interests of the ,united ,states4 4 7c7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,airports near closed or realigned bases ,section #abjc of the ,federal ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act of #aiif 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaja note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7#b7 ,release from restrictions ,section #hag of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgabe note71 and the item relating to such section in the table of contents under section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 #bbd4 ,ensuring safe landings during off-airport operations ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall not apply section #ia4aai of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in any manner that requires a pilot to continue a landing that is unsafe4 #bbe4 ,airport diagram terminology 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update ,airport ,diagram ,order ,,jo #giaj4d and any related advisory circulars1 policy1 and guidance to ensure the clear and consistent use of terms to delineate the types of parking available to general aviation pilots4 7b7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall collaborate with industry stakeholders1 commercial service airports1 and general aviation airports in-- 7#a7 facilitating basic standardization of general aviation parking terms2 7#b7 accounting for the majority of uses of general aviation parking terms2 and 7#c7 providing clarity for chart users4 7c7 ,,iac specifications ,the ,administrator shall encourage the ,interagency ,air ,committee to incorporate the terms developed under subsection 7a7 in publications produced by the ,committee4 #bbf4 ,alternative ,,ads-,b technologies for use in certain small aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish an approved list of effective alternatives to automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast equipment 7in this section referred to as alternative ,,ads-,b equipment7 for covered aircraft operating outside of ,mode ,c veil airspace so that such aircraft may voluntarily broadcast positioning to other aircraft4 7b7 ,review2 approval 7#a7 ,review ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 review available commercial-off-the-shelf alternative ,,ads-,b equipment that are used outside of the ,united ,states for purposes of allowing a pilot to voluntarily utilize such equipment while operating outside of ,mode ,c veil airspace and within the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,approval ,the ,administrator shall work with manufacturers of such equipment to expedite technical standard order authorization1 or other approvals1 required by the ,administrator for such equipment for use in covered aircraft4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,alternative ,,ads-,b equipment ,the term alternative ,,ads-,b equipment means a positioning technology that-- 7,a7 does not otherwise meet the performance requirements prescribed in section #ia4bbg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 may be affixed to1 or portable within1 a covered aircraft2 and 7,c7 can broadcast positioning of a covered aircraft to other aircraft operating outside of ,mode ,c veil airspace4 7#b7 ,covered aircraft ,the term covered aircraft means-- 7,a7 a single-engine piston aircraft2 7,b7 an ultralight aircraft2 or 7,c7 an aircraft not equipped with an electrical system4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed by the ,administrator to require covered aircraft to install-- 7#a7 alternative ,,ads-,b equipment2 or 7#b7 automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast equipment4 #bbg4 ,airshow safety team 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall coordinate with the ,general ,aviation ,joint ,safety ,committee to establish an ,airshow ,safety ,team focused on airshow and aerial event safety4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,airshow ,safety ,team described in subsection 7a7 shall be to-- 7#a7 serve as a mechanism for ,federal ,government and industry cooperation1 communication1 and coordination on airshow and aerial event safety2 and 7#b7 reduce airshow and aerial event accidents and incidents through non-regulatory1 proactive safety strategies4 7c7 ,activities ,in carrying out the objectives pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,airshow ,safety ,team shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 perform an analysis of airshow and aerial event accidents and incidents in conjunction with the ,safety ,analysis ,team2 7#b7 publish and update every #b years after initial publication an ,airshow ,safety ,plan that incorporates consensus based and data driven mitigation measures and non-regulatory safety strategies to improve and promote safety of the public1 performers1 and airport personnel2 and 7#c7 engage the airshow and aerial event community to-- 7,a7 communicate non-regulatory1 proactive safety strategies identified by the ,airshow ,safety ,plan to mitigate incidents2 and 7,b7 discuss best practices to uphold and maintain safety at events4 7d7 ,membership ,the ,administrator may request the ,airshow ,safety ,team be comprised of at least #aj individuals1 each of whom shall have knowledge or a background in the planning1 execution1 operation1 or management of an airshow or aerial event4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,airshow ,safety ,team shall meet at least twice a year at the direction of the co-chairs of the ,general ,aviation ,joint ,safety ,committee4 7f7 ,construction ,the ,administrator shall not initiate a regulatory action based on any-- 7#a7 discussion or sharing of information and data that occurs as part of an official meeting of the ,airshow ,safety ,team2 or 7#b7 safety strategies or best practices identified by the ,airshow ,safety ,plan that are not intended to be used by the ,administrator for regulatory purposes4 #bbh4 ,tower marking notice of proposed rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement section #baaj of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgah note74 7b7 ,report ,if the ,administrator fails to issue the notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to 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 an annual report on the status of such rulemaking1 including-- 7#a7 the reasons that the ,administrator has failed to issue the rulemaking2 and 7#b7 a list of fatal aircraft accidents associated with unmarked towers that have occurred over the #e years previous to the date of submission of the report4 ,c ,improving ,,faa ,services #bda4 ,aircraft registration validity during renewal 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,validity of aircraft registration during renewal 7#a7 ,in general ,an aircraft may be operated on or after the expiration date found on the certificate of registration issued for such aircraft under this section as if it were not expired if the operator of such aircraft has aboard the aircraft-- 7,a7 documentation validating that-- 7i7 an aircraft registration renewal application form 7,,ac ,form #hjej-a;,b1 or a succeeding form7 has been submitted to the ,administrator for such aircraft but not yet approved or denied2 and 7ii7 such aircraft is compliant with maintenance1 inspections1 and any other requirements for the aircraft's airworthiness certificate issued under section #ddgjd7;d72 and 7,b7 the most recent aircraft registration4 7#b7 ,proof of pending renewal application ,the ,administrator shall provide an applicant for renewal of registration under this section with documentation described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 ,such documentation shall-- 7,a7 be made electronically available to the applicant immediately upon submitting an aircraft registration renewal application to the ,civil ,aviation ,registry for an aircraft2 7,b7 notify the applicant of the operational allowance described in paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 deem an aircraft's airworthiness certificate issued under section #ddgjd7;d7 as valid provided that the applicant confirms acknowledgment of the requirements of paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii72 7,d7 confirm the applicant acknowledged the limitations described in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 and 7#c77;,b72 and 7,e7 include identifying information pertaining to such aircraft and to the registered owner4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit any person to operate an aircraft-- 7,a7 with an expired registration1 except as specifically provided for under this subsection2 or 7,b7 if the ,administrator has denied an application to renew the registration of such aircraft4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking2 guidance ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule1 if necessary1 and update all applicable guidance and policies to implement the amendment made by this section4 #bdb4 ,temporary airman certificates ,section #ddgjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,temporary airman certificate ,an individual may obtain a temporary airman certificate from the ,administrator after requesting a permanent replacement airman certificate issued under this section4 ,a temporary airman certificate shall be-- 7#a7 made available-- 7,a7 electronically to the individual immediately upon submitting an online application for a replacement certificate to the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 physically to the individual at a flight standards district office-- 7i7 if the individual submits an online application for a replacement certificate2 or 7ii7 if the individual applies for a permanent replacement certificate other than by online application and such application has been received by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#b7 destroyed upon receipt of the permanent replacement airman certificate from the ,administrator4 4 #bdc4 ,flight instruction or testing 7a7 ,in general ,an authorized flight instructor providing student instruction1 flight instruction1 or flight training shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire4 7b7 ,authorized additional pilots ,an individual acting as an authorized additional pilot during ,phase ,i flight testing of aircraft holding an experimental airworthiness certificate1 in accordance with section #ba4aia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and meeting the requirements set forth in ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations and policy in effect as of the date of enactment of this section1 shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire4 7c7 ,use of aircraft ,an individual who uses1 causes to use1 or authorizes to use aircraft for flights conducted under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire4 7d7 ,revision of rules 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirements of this section shall become effective upon the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,revision ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue1 revise1 or repeal the rules1 regulations1 guidance1 or procedures of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to conform to the requirements of this section4 #bdd4 ,letter of deviation authority 7a7 ,in general ,a flight instructor1 registered owner1 lessor1 or lessee of a covered aircraft shall not be required to obtain a letter of deviation authority from the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to allow1 conduct1 or receive flight training1 checking1 and testing in such aircraft if-- 7#a7 the flight instructor is not providing both the training and the aircraft2 7#b7 no person advertises or broadly offers the aircraft as available for flight training1 checking1 or testing2 and 7#c7 no person receives compensation for use of the aircraft for a specific flight during which flight training1 checking1 or testing was received1 other than expenses for owning1 operating1 and maintaining the aircraft4 7b7 ,covered aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered aircraft means-- 7#a7 an experimental category aircraft2 7#b7 a limited category aircraft2 and 7#c7 a primary category aircraft4 #bde4 ,national coordination and oversight of designated pilot examiners 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #af months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a program or office to provide national coordination and oversight of designated pilot examiners appointed under section #ahc4bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the program or office established under subsection 7a7 shall be responsible for the following3 7#a7 ,oversight of designated pilot examiners appointed under section #ahc4bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including the selection1 training1 duties1 and deployment of such examiners4 7#b7 ,supporting the standardization of policy1 guidance1 and regulations across the ,administration pertaining to the selection1 training1 duties1 and deployment of designated pilot examiners appointed under section #ahc4bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including evaluating the consistency by which such examiners apply ,administration policies1 orders1 and guidance4 7#c7 ,coordinating placement and deployment of such examiners across regions based on demand for examinations from the pilot community4 7#d7 ,developing a code of conduct for such examiners4 7#e7 ,deploying a survey system to track the performance and merit of such examiners4 7#f7 ,facilitating an industry partnership to create a formal mentorship program for such examiners4 7#g7 ,put in place a system that ensures available resources so that applicants can schedule airman practical tests not more than #ad calendar days after requested4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the responsibilities listed in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall ensure the program-- 7#a7 coordinates on an ongoing basis with flight standards district offices1 designated pilot examiner managing specialists1 and aviation industry stakeholders1 including representatives of the general aviation community2 and 7#b7 considers 7or reconsiders7 implementing the final recommendations report issued by the ,designated ,pilot ,examiner ,reforms ,working ,group and accepted by the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee on ,june #ag1 #bjba4 7d7 ,briefing ,the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate in each fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act through fiscal year #bjbh detailing-- 7#a7 the methodology by which designated pilot examiners appointed under section #ahc4bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 are deployed and any subsequent changes to the methodology to fulfill the demand for examinations2 7#b7 a review of the previous fiscal year detailing the average time an individual in each region must wait to schedule an appointment with such an examiner2 and 7#c7 the turnover rates and resource costs associated with such examiners4 #bdf4 ,basic,med for examiners administering tests or proficiency checks 7a7 ,equivalent pilot-in-command medical requirements ,notwithstanding section #fa4bc7;a77#c77;iv7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 an examiner may administer a practical test or proficiency check if such examiner meets the medical qualification requirements under part #fh of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 if the operation being conducted is in a covered aircraft1 as such term is defined in section #bcjg7;j7 of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note74 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule to update part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to implement the requirements under subsection 7a71 in addition to any related requirements the ,administrator finds are in the interest of aviation safety4 #bdg4 ,designee locator tool improvements ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall ensure that the designee locator search function of the public website of the ,designee ,management ,system of the ,administration has the functionality to-- 7#a7 filter a search for an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner 7as described in section #ahc4ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 by sex1 if such information is available2 7#b7 display credentials and aircraft qualifications of a designated pilot examiner 7as described in section #ahc4bc of such title72 and 7#c7 display the scheduling availability of a designated pilot examiner 7as described in section #ahc4bc of such title7 to administer a test or proficiency check to an airman4 #bdh4 ,deadline to eliminate aircraft registration backlog ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such actions as may be necessary to reduce and maintain the aircraft registration and recordation backlog at the ,civil ,aviation ,registry so that1 on average1 applications are processed not later than #aj business days after receipt4 #bdi4 ,part #ace air carrier certificate backlog 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such actions as may be necessary to achieve the goal of reducing the backlog of air carrier certificate applications under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 maintain an average certificate decision time of less than #fj days2 and 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 maintain an average certificate decision time of less than #cj days4 7b7 ,measures ,in meeting the goal under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may-- 7#a7 assign1 as appropriate1 additional personnel or support staff1 including on a temporary basis1 to review1 adjudicate1 and approve applications2 7#b7 improve and expand promotion of existing applicant resources which could improve the quality of applications submitted to decrease the need for ,administration applicant coordination and communications2 and 7#c7 take into consideration any third-party entity that assisted in the preparation of an application for an air carrier certificate under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,working group ,the ,administrator shall convene a working group comprised of industry stakeholders and aviation experts to-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 study methods and make recommendations to clarify requirements and standardize the process for conducting and completing aircraft conformity processes for existing air carriers and operators under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in a timely manner1 which shall include-- 7,a7 developing a plan to honor or expedite the consideration of previously accepted aircraft configuration evaluations when an aircraft moves from one certificate under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to another such certificate2 7,b7 streamlining protocols for operators under such part #ace to add an aircraft that was listed on another certificate under such part #ace immediately prior to moving to the new carrier2 and 7,c7 evaluating non-safety related ,federal ,aviation ,administration policies1 guidance1 and documentation and identify needed changes to such policies1 guidance1 and documentation to accomplish subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 not later than #b years after of the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 study and review methods to modernize and improve the air carrier certification process under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 recommend long-term solutions for effective management of ,administration resources dedicated to approving air carrier certificate applications under such part #ace4 7d7 ,congressional briefing ,beginning #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less than every #f months thereafter until the ,administrator complies with the requirements under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,administrator shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of the backlog of air carrier certificate applications under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 any measures the ,administrator has put in place under subsection 7b71 and any recommendations received from the review under subsection 7c74 #bej4 ,logging flight time accrued in certain public aircraft 7a7 ,completion of rulemaking ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule modifying section #fa4ea7;j77#d7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to include aircraft under the direct operational control of forestry and fire protection agencies1 as required by section #eag of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjc note74 7b7 ,failure to complete rulemaking ,if the ,administrator fails to issue a final rule pursuant to subsection 7a7 by the deadline described in such subsection1 beginning on the date that is #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 notwithstanding section #fa4ea7;j77#d7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 a pilot1 while engaged on an official flight for a ,federal1 ,state1 county1 or municipal forestry or fire protection agency1 may log flight time so long as the time acquired is in an aircraft that-- 7,a7 is identified as an aircraft under section #fa4e7;b7 of such title2 and 7,b7 is a public aircraft under the direct operational control of a forestry or fire protection agency2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator may not take an enforcement action against the pilot for logging such flight time as described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,sunset ,subsection 7b7 shall cease to be effective on the date on which the final rule required under subsection 7a7 is effective4 #bea4 ,flight instructor certificates 7a7 ,completion of rulemaking ,not later than #cf months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule for the rulemaking activity titled ,removal of the ,expiration ,date on a ,flight ,instructor ,certificate1 published in ,fall #bjbb in the ,unified ,agenda of ,federal ,regulatory and ,deregulatory ,actions 7,,rin #babj-;,,al#be7 to1 at a minimum1 update part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to-- 7#a7 remove the expiration date on a flight instructor certificate2 and 7#b7 replace the requirement that a flight instructor renews their flight instructor certificate with appropriate recent experience requirements for the holder of a flight instructor certificate to exercise the privileges of such certificate4 7b7 ,failure to complete rulemaking ,if the ,administrator fails to issue a final rule pursuant to subsection 7a7 before the deadline prescribed in that subsection1 beginning on the date that is #cf months after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 notwithstanding sections #fa4ai7;d7 and #fa4aig of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 an individual holding a flight instructor certificate that is not expired as of the date that is #cf months after the date of enactment of this ,act may exercise the privileges of the certificate regardless of whether the certificate subsequently expires1 provided that the individual meets eligibility requirements in accordance with section #fa4ahc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator-- 7,a7 shall consider a flight instructor certificate described in paragraph 7#a7 as having no expiration date2 and 7,b7 may not enforce any regulation attributed to the renewal of a flight instructor certificate of an individual4 7c7 ,sunset ,subsection 7b7 shall cease to be effective on the effective date of a final rule issued pursuant to subsection 7a74 #beb4 ,consistency of policy application in flight standards and aircraft certification 7a7 ,in general ,the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate audits1 as described in subsection 7d71 of the ,flight ,standards and ,aircraft ,certification ,services of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the personnel of such offices1 on the consistency of-- 7#a7 the interpretation of policies1 orders1 guidance1 and regulations2 and 7#b7 the application of policies1 orders1 guidance1 and regulations4 7b7 ,components ,in completing the audits required under this section1 the inspector general shall interview stakeholders1 including at a minimum1 individuals or entities that-- 7#a7 hold a certificate or authorization related to the issue being audited under subsection 7d72 7#b7 are from different regions of the country with matters before different flight standards district offices or aircraft certification offices of the ,administration2 7#c7 work with multiple flight standards district offices or aircraft certification offices of the ,administration2 or 7#d7 hold a single or multiple relevant certificates or authorizations4 7c7 ,reports ,the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration a report for each audit required in this section1 containing the results of the audit1 including findings and recommendations to the ,administrator to improve the consistency of decision-making by ,flight ,standards and ,aircraft ,certification ,services offices of the ,administration4 7d7 ,audits ,the inspector general shall complete an audit and issue the associated report required under subsection 7c7 not later than-- 7#a7 #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 with regard to supplemental type certificates2 7#b7 #cd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 with regard to repair stations certificated under part #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#c7 #ej months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 with regard to technical standards orders4 7e7 ,implementation ,in addressing any recommendations from the inspector general contained in the reports required under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 maintain an implementation plan2 and 7#b7 broadly adopt any best practices to improve the consistency of interpretation and application of policies1 orders1 guidance1 and regulations by other offices of the ,administration and with regard to other activities of the ,administration4 7f7 ,briefing ,not later than #f months after receiving a report required under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the implementation plan required under subsection 7d71 the status of any recommendation received pursuant to this section1 and any best practices that are being implemented more broadly4 #bec4 ,application of policies1 orders1 and guidance ,section #ddgja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,policies1 orders1 and guidance 7#a7 ,consistency of application ,the ,administrator shall ensure consistency in the application of policies1 orders1 and guidance of the ,administration by-- 7,a7 regular audits of the application and interpretation of such material by ,administration personnel from person to person and office to office2 7,b7 updating policies1 orders1 and guidance to resolve inconsistencies and clarify demonstrated ambiguities1 such as through repeated inconsistent interpretation2 and 7,c7 ensuring officials are properly documenting findings and decisions throughout a project to decrease the occurrence of duplicative work and inconsistent findings by subsequent officials assigned to the same project4 7#b7 ,alterations ,the ,administrator shall consult as appropriate with regulated entities who will be impacted by proposed changes to the content or application of policies1 orders1 and guidance before making such changes4 7#c7 ,authorities and regulations ,the ,administrator shall issue policies1 orders1 and guidance documents that are related to a law or regulation or clarify the intent of or compliance with specific laws and regulations4 4 #bed4 ,expansion of the regulatory consistency communications board ,section #bbd of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the ,office of ,airports2 7#e7 the ,office of ,security and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety2 7#f7 the ,office of ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement2 and 7#g7 such other offices as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking anonymous regulatory interpretation questions and inserting regulatory interpretation questions1 including anonymously12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking anonymous regulatory interpretation questions and inserting regulatory interpretation questions1 including anonymously2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,submit recommendations1 as needed1 to the ,assistant ,administrator for ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement for consideration4 4 #bee4 ,exemption of fees for air traffic services 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #decjg4 ,exemption of fees for air traffic services 7a7 ,requirement to provide services and related support ,the ,administrator shall provide or ensure the provisioning of air traffic services and aviation safety support for large1 multiday aviation events1 including airshows and fly-ins1 where the average daily number of manned operations were #a1jjj or greater in at least #a of the preceding #c years1 without the imposition or collection of any fee1 tax1 or other charge for that purpose4 ,amounts for the provision of such services and support shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise available for the ,administration4 7b7 ,determination of services and support to be provided ,in determining the services and support to be provided for an aviation event for purposes of subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall take into account the following3 7#a7 ,the services and support required to meet levels of activity at prior events1 if any1 similar to the event4 7#b7 ,the anticipated need for services and support at the event4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis of chapter #dec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,sec4 #decjg4 ,exemption of fees for air traffic services4 4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ecj of the ,,faa ,reauthorization of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc note71 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 #bef4 ,modernization of special airworthiness certification rulemaking deadline ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule for the rulemaking activity titled ,modernization of ,special ,airworthiness ,certification1 published in ,fall #bjbb in the long-term actions of the ,unified ,agenda of ,federal ,regulatory and ,deregulatory ,actions 7,,rin #babj-;,,al#ej74 #beg4 ,termination of designees 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update the ,administration's ,designee ,management ,policy 7,,faa ,order #hjjj4ie;,b71 or any successor order1 to ensure due process and increase transparency in ,federal ,aviation ,administration-initiated terminations of designees4 7b7 ,updates to the designee management policy ,in updating the ,administration's ,designee ,management ,policy under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 at a minimum1 provide for the following3 7#a7 ,a process by which a designee-- 7,a7 is notified of the root causes and reasons for a termination initiated by the ,administrator2 7,b7 is notified of the change in a delegated authority to suspended or terminated during a ,federal ,aviation ,administration-initiated termination2 7,c7 is provided a point of contact1 who is independent of any investigation or termination action involving the designee1 within the ,administration1 to correspond with for purposes of discussing the termination process and the designee's status1 including the handling of correspondence during the investigation process described in paragraph 7#b71 if applicable1 and the review panel described in paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 is notified of the results of the investigation described in paragraph 7#b7 in a reasonable and timely manner1 which shall include notice of additional action by the ,administrator1 if required2 and 7,e7 may respond within #cj calendar days to the ,administrator if the ,administrator determines that a termination for cause is the appropriate course of action and initiates such action4 7#b7 ,an investigation process to determine the appropriate outcome in situations in which termination is being considered by the ,administrator1 which shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the root causes and reasons for the investigation1 including any complaints or allegations4 7,b7 ,collection of evidence related to the investigation4 7,c7 ,a review of the facts and circumstances surrounding the case4 7,d7 ,a review of the designee's record in the designee management system and any relevant background information in the appropriate ,federal ,aviation ,administration databases to determine if there is a pattern of inappropriate behavior or misconduct4 7,e7 ,a review of the designee's response to the investigation1 if provided1 to include any documentation provided by the designee4 7,f7 ,a decision on the appropriate course of action based on the results of the investigation4 7,g7 ,recording the results of the investigation in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's designee management system4 7,h7 ,a notification to the designee that an investigation has been initiated1 but only after it is determined through an established process that such notification would not adversely impact the investigation or safety4 7#c7 ,a review panel to determine whether a termination is appropriate when termination for cause is a possible outcome upon the completion of the investigation described in paragraph 7#b71 of which such review panel shall-- 7,a7 consider the elements of the investigation process provided for under paragraph 7#b71 including the designee's response to the investigation and any associated documents1 if provided2 and 7,b7 complete the review process within #de calendar days of the ,administrator initiating a for cause termination decision of a designee4 7c7 ,subsequent review for designated pilot examiners 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall set up a process through which a ,designated ,pilot ,examiner terminated for cause may request a subsequent review by the ,executive ,director of the ,flight ,standards ,service4 7#b7 ,request ,a ,designated ,pilot ,examiner terminated for cause may request a subsequent review described in paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ae calendar days after termination1 7#c7 ,review ,the ,executive ,director shall review all relevant information and facts by which the decision was made to terminate the designee1 including the information considered by the review panel1 and issue a final determination4 7#d7 ,timing ,such final determination shall be issued by the ,director not later than #de calendar days upon receiving the request4 7d7 ,limitation on investigation and review panel participants ,an ,administration employee involved in the selection1 appointment1 or management of a designee the ,administrator is investigating or terminating for cause may not be party-- 7#a7 to an investigation described in subsection 7b77#b7 of such designee2 or 7#b7 participating on a review panel described in subsection 7b77#c7 pertaining to such designee4 #beh4 ,part #ace check airmen reforms 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall assign to the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee7 the task of reviewing all regulations and policies related to check airmen for air carrier operations conducted under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 review the processes and requirements by which authorized check airmen are selected1 trained1 and approved by the ,administrator1 and provide recommendations with respect to the regulatory and policy changes necessary to ensure efficient training and utilization of such check airmen2 7#b7 review differences in qualification standards between an inspector of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and an authorized check airmen in evaluating and certifying the knowledge and skills of pilots2 and 7#c7 make recommendations with respect to the regulatory and policy changes necessary to allow authorized check airmen to perform duties beyond the duties permitted on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,action based on recommendations ,not later than #a year after receiving recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall take such action as the ,administrator considers appropriate with respect to such recommendations4 7d7 ,definition of authorized check airman ,in this section1 the term authorized check airman means an individual employed by an air carrier that meets the qualifications and training requirements of sections #ace4ccg and #ace4cci of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and is approved to evaluate and certify the knowledge and skills of pilots employed by such air carrier4 ,d ,other ,provisions #bfa4 ,required consultation with ,national ,parks ,overflights ,advisory ,group ,section #djabh7;b77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 consult with the advisory group established under section #hje of the ,national ,parks ,air ,tour ,management ,act of #bjjj 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djabh note7 and consider all advice1 information1 and recommendations provided by the advisory group to the ,administrator and the ,director4 4 #bfb4 ,supplemental oxygen regulatory reform 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the following regulations shall cease to apply to any aircraft operating below #da1jjj feet above mean sea level3 7#a7 ,paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of section #ace4hi7;b7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations74 7#b7 ,paragraphs 7#a77;ii7 and 7#b7 of section #ia4baa7;b7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations74 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final regulation revising the provisions of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 to conform to the limitation in applicability pursuant to subsection 7a74 #bfc4 ,exclusion of gyroplanes from fuel system requirements ,section #ddgcg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking rotorcraft and inserting helicopter each place it appears 7including in any headings72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,exemption ,a helicopter issued an experimental certificate under section #ba4aia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations71 or operating under a ,special ,flight ,permit issued under section #ba4aig of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations71 is exempt from the requirements of this section4 4 #bfd4 ,airshow venue information1 awareness1 training1 and education program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a program1 in cooperation with the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace1 to be known as the ,airshow ,venue ,information1 ,awareness1 ,training1 and ,education ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,,aviate ,program74 7b7 ,objective ,the objectives of the ,,aviate ,program shall be-- 7#a7 to make information available to general aviation airport managers1 local government officials1 and other relevant stakeholders about how to host an airshow2 7#b7 to provide guidance and resources to help organizers plan and execute airshows and aerial events1 including-- 7,a7 compliance with all applicable regulations2 7,b7 providing technical assistance in establishing-- 7i7 emergency response plans2 and 7ii7 communication plans between relevant event stakeholders1 including local enforcement and emergency first responders2 and 7,c7 ensuring protection of the public1 performers1 and airport personnel2 7#c7 to promote public awareness and engagement with airshows and aerial events1 including opportunities for community education1 outreach1 and involvement2 and 7#d7 to provide access to tools and resources that enable general aviation airport managers1 local government officials1 and other relevant stakeholders to understand the impact of airshows and aerial events on local economies and communities4 7c7 ,administration ,in carrying out the ,,aviate ,program1 the ,administrator shall consult and coordinate1 as appropriate1 with relevant stakeholders1 including-- 7#a7 airshow safety experts2 7#b7 general aviation aircraft owners and operators1 including experimental aircraft owners and operators2 7#c7 general aviation airports1 including airport officials2 7#d7 air traffic control specialists with knowledge of coordinating airshows and aerial events1 including experts from the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 experts from the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bfe4 ,low altitude rotorcraft and powered-lift operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 as appropriate1 establish or update low altitude routes and flight procedures to ensure safe rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft operations within ,class ,b airspace of the national airspace system4 7b7 ,flight procedures ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 as appropriate1 establish or update approach and departure procedures at public-use airports and heliports within ,class ,b airspace for rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft operations4 7c7 ,flight routes 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall revise part #ga of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as necessary1 to establish or update low altitude routes related to ,class ,b airspace operations for rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consider the impact of such low altitude flight routes described in paragraph 7#a7 on other airspace users and impacted communities to ensure that such routes are designed to minimize-- 7,a7 the potential for conflict with existing national airspace system operations2 7,b7 the workload of air traffic controllers2 and 7,c7 negative effects to impacted communities4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall develop the procedures and routes required under subsection 7b7 and 7c7 in consultation with-- 7#a7 rotorcraft operators1 including air ambulance operators2 7#b7 powered-lift operators2 7#c7 exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 any other relevant stakeholders as determined by the ,administrator4 #bff4 ,basic,med in ,north ,america ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall seek to facilitate the recognition of medical qualifications under part #fh of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 with civil aviation authorities in ,canada and such other foreign countries that the ,administrator determines are appropriate4 #bfg4 ,eliminate aviation gasoline lead emissions 7a7 ,,eagle initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall continue to partner with industry and other ,federal ,government stakeholders in carrying out the ,eliminate ,aviation ,gasoline ,lead ,emissions ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,,eagle ,initiative74 7#b7 ,,faa responsibilities ,in collaborating with industry and other ,government stakeholders to carry out the ,,eagle ,initiative1 the ,administrator shall take such actions as may be necessary under the ,administrator's authority to facilitate-- 7,a7 the safe elimination of the use of leaded aviation gasoline by piston-engine aircraft by the end of #bjcj without adversely affecting the piston-engine aircraft fleet2 7,b7 the approval of unleaded alternatives to leaded aviation gasoline for use in all piston-engine aircraft types and piston-engine types2 7,c7 the implementation of the requirements of section #dca as they relate to the continued availability of aviation gasoline2 7,d7 efforts to make approved unleaded aviation gasoline widely available at airports2 and 7,e7 the development and implementation of a transition plan to safely expedite the transition of the piston-engine general aviation aircraft fleet to unleaded fuels by #bjcj4 7#c7 ,activities ,in carrying out the ,administration's responsibilities pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator1 at a minimum1 shall-- 7,a7 develop and publish1 as soon as practicable1 a fleet authorization process for the efficient approval or authorization of unleaded aviation gasolines2 7,b7 review1 update1 and prioritize1 as soon as practicable1 certification processes and projects for aircraft engines and modifications to such engines to operate with unleaded aviation gasoline2 7,c7 evaluate and support programs that accelerate the creation1 evaluation1 qualification1 deployment1 and use of unleaded aviation gasolines2 7,d7 carry out1 in partnership with the general aviation community1 an ongoing campaign for training and educating aircraft owners and operators on how to safely transition to unleaded aviation gasoline2 7,e7 evaluate aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that such aircraft and aircraft engines can operate with unleaded aviation gasoline candidates during cold weather conditions2 and 7,f7 facilitate ,government policy1 regulatory proposals1 and voluntary consensus standards with the objective of achieving the following3 7i7 ,establishing a commercially viable supply chain for unleaded aviation gasolines4 7ii7 ,facilitating market-based production and distribution of unleaded aviation gasolines4 7iii7 ,encouraging procurement of equipment required for the deployment1 storage1 and dispensing of unleaded aviation gasolines4 7#d7 ,consultation and coordination with relevant stakeholders ,in carrying out the ,,eagle ,initiative1 the ,administrator shall continue to consult and coordinate1 as appropriate1 with relevant stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 general aviation aircraft engine1 aircraft propulsion1 and aircraft airframe manufacturers2 7,b7 general aviation aircraft users1 aircraft owners1 aircraft pilots1 and aircraft operators2 7,c7 airports1 heliports1 and fixed-base operators2 7,d7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal airport officials or public agencies1 with representation from both urban and rural areas2 7,e7 representatives of the petroleum industry1 including developers1 refiners1 producers1 and distributors of unleaded aviation gasolines2 and 7,f7 air carriers and commercial operators operating under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#e7 ,reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,initial 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 that-- 7i7 contains an updated strategic plan for developing a fleet authorization process for efficient approval and use of unleaded aviation gasolines2 7ii7 describes the structure and involvement of all ,federal ,aviation ,administration offices that have responsibilities described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 identifies cost-effective policy initiatives1 regulatory initiatives1 or legislative initiatives needed to improve and enhance the timely transition to unleaded aviation gasoline for the piston-engine aircraft fleet4 7,b7 ,annual reporting ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,administrator submits the initial report under subparagraph 7,a71 and annually thereafter1 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 an annual report on activities and progress of the ,,eagle ,initiative4 7,c7 ,sunset ,subparagraph 7,b7 shall cease to be effective after ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,transition plan to unleaded fuels 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the transition plan under subsection 7a77#b77;,e71 the ,administrator shall1 at a minimum1 assess the following3 7,a7 ,efforts undertaken by the ,,eagle ,initiative1 including progress towards-- 7i7 safely eliminating the use of leaded aviation gasoline by piston-engine aircraft by the end of #bjcj without adversely affecting the piston-engine aircraft fleet2 7ii7 approving unleaded alternatives to leaded aviation gasoline for use in all piston-engine aircraft types and piston-engine types2 and 7iii7 facilitating efforts to make approved unleaded aviation gasoline widely available at airports4 7,b7 ,the evaluation and development of necessary airport infrastructure1 including fuel storage and dispensing facilities1 to support the distribution and storage of unleaded aviation gasoline4 7,c7 ,the establishment of best practices for piston-engine aircraft owners and operators1 airport managers and personnel1 aircraft maintenance technicians1 and other appropriate personnel for protecting against exposure to lead containment when-- 7i7 conducting fueling operations2 7ii7 disposing of inspected gasoline samples2 7iii7 performing aircraft maintenance2 and 7iii7 conducting engine run-ups4 7,d7 ,efforts to address supply chain and other logistical barriers inhibiting the timely distribution of unleaded aviation gasoline to airports4 7,e7 ,outreach efforts to educate and update piston-engine aircraft owners and operators1 airport operators1 and other members of the general aviation community on the potential benefits1 availability1 and safety of unleaded aviation gasoline4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing such transition plan1 the ,administrator shall consult1 at a minimum1 with representatives of entities described in subsection 7a77#d74 7#c7 ,publication2 guidance ,upon completion of developing such transition plan1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 make the plan available to the public on an appropriate webpage of the ,administration2 and 7,b7 provide guidance supporting the implementation of the transition plan4 7#d7 ,coordination with ,,eagle ,initiative ,in developing such transition plan and associated guidance pertaining to the implementation of such transition plan1 the ,administrator shall consult and coordinate with individuals carrying out the ,,eagle ,initiative4 7#e7 ,mapping unleaded aviation gasoline ,the ,administrator shall develop and continuously update websites1 brochures1 and other communication materials associated with such transition plan to clearly convey the availability of unleaded aviation gasoline at airports4 7#f7 ,briefing to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the publication of such transition plan1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology of the ,senate on such transition plan and any efforts or actions pertaining to the implementation of such transition plan4 ,,iii ,aerospace ,workforce ,a ,growing the ,talent ,pool #cja4 ,extension of aviation workforce development programs ,section #fbe7;b77#a7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking section #dhaje and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section #dhaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 not more than-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbf is authorized to be expended to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbf is authorized to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#b74 7,c7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbf is authorized to be expended to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#c74 4 #cjb4 ,improving aviation workforce development programs 7a7 ,manufacturing program ,section #fbe7;a7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 a program to provide grants for eligible projects to support the education and recruitment of aviation manufacturing workers and the development of the aviation manufacturing workforce4 4 7b7 ,project grants ,section #fbe7;b7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #gej1jjj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,education projects ,the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #bj percent of the amounts authorized to be expended under this subsection shall be used to carry out a grant program which shall be referred to as the ,willa ,brown ,aviation ,education ,program 7in this paragraph referred to as the ,program7 under which the ,secretary shall provide grants for eligible projects described in subsection 7d7 that are carried out in communities in counties containing at least #a qualified opportunity zone 7as such term is defined in section #adjj,z-#a7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf74 4 7c7 ,eligible applications ,section #fbe7;c7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,application for aircraft pilot program ,an application for a grant under the program established under subsection 7a77#a7 may be submitted1 in such form as the ,secretary may specify1 by-- 7,a7 an air carrier1 as defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 an entity that holds management specifications under subpart ,k of title #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,c7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 or a high school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,d7 a flight school that provides flight training1 as defined in part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or that holds a pilot school certificate under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,e7 a labor organization representing professional pilots2 7,f7 an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 or 7,g7 a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal governmental entity4 7#b7 ,application for aviation maintenance program ,an application for a grant under the program established under subsection 7a77#b7 may be submitted1 in such form as the ,secretary may specify1 by-- 7,a7 a holder of a certificate issued under part #ba1 #aba1 #ace1 #ade1 or #adg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 a labor organization representing aviation maintenance workers2 7,c7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 or a high school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,d7 an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 or 7,e7 a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal governmental entity4 7#c7 ,application for aviation manufacturing program ,an application for a grant under the program established under subsection 7a77#c7 may be submitted1 in such form as the ,secretary may specify1 by-- 7,a7 an entity that-- 7i7 actively designs or manufactures any aircraft1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 or appliance1 or a component1 part1 or system thereof1 covered under a type or production certificate issued under section #ddgjd2 and 7ii7 has significant operations in the ,united ,states and a majority of the employees of such entity that are engaged in aviation manufacturing or development activities and services are based in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 or a high school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,c7 an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 or 7,d7 a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal governmental entity4 4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,section #fbe7;d7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,aircraft pilot program ,for purposes of the program established under subsection 7a77#a71 an eligible project is a project-- 7,a7 to create and deliver curriculum that provides high school or secondary school students with meaningful aviation education to become aircraft pilots1 aerospace engineers1 or unmanned aircraft systems operators1 including purchasing and operating a computer-based simulator associated with such curriculum2 7,b7 to support the professional development of teachers using the curriculum described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 to establish or improve apprenticeship1 internship1 or scholarship programs for individuals pursuing employment as an aviation pilot2 7,d7 to create and deliver curriculum that provides certified flight instructors with the necessary instructional1 leadership1 and communication skills to better educate student pilots2 7,e7 to support transition to professional pilot careers1 including for members of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,f7 to support robust outreach about careers in the commercial aviation as a professional pilot1 including outreach to primary1 secondary1 and post-secondary school students4 7#b7 ,aviation maintenance program ,for purposes of the program established under subsection 7a77#b71 an eligible project is a project-- 7,a7 to create and deliver curriculum that provides high school and secondary school students with meaningful aviation maintenance education to become an aviation mechanic or aviation maintenance technician1 including purchasing and operating equipment associated with such curriculum2 7,b7 to support the professional development of teachers using the curriculum described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 to establish or improve apprenticeship1 internship1 or scholarship programs for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry2 7,d7 to support transition to aviation maintenance careers1 including for members of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,e7 to support robust outreach about careers in the aviation maintenance industry1 including outreach to primary1 secondary1 and post-secondary school students4 7#c7 ,aviation manufacturing program ,for purposes of the program established under subsection 7a77#c71 and eligible project is a project-- 7,a7 to create and deliver curriculum that provides high school and secondary school students with meaningful aviation manufacturing education1 including teaching the technical skills used in the production of components1 parts1 or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 or appliance2 7,b7 to support the professional development of teachers using the curriculum described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 to establish apprenticeship1 internship1 or scholarship programs for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry2 7,d7 to support transition to aviation manufacturing careers1 including for members of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,e7 to support robust outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry1 including outreach to primary1 secondary1 and post-secondary school students4 4 7e7 ,reporting and monitoring requirements ,section #fbe of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,reporting and monitoring requirements ,the ,secretary shall establish reasonable reporting and monitoring requirements for grant recipients under this section to measure relevant outcomes for the grant programs established under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a74 7g7 ,notice of grants 7#a7 ,timely public notice ,the ,secretary shall provide public notice of any grant awarded under this section in a timely fashion after the ,secretary awards such grant4 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate advance notice of a grant to be made under this section4 7h7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary to issue grants under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 4 #cjc4 ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abj4 ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace 7a7 ,federal charter and status 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace 7in this section referred to as the ,center7 is a federally chartered entity which shall be incorporated in the ,district of ,columbia4 ,the ,center is a private independent entity1 not a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government or a component thereof4 ,except as provided in subsection 7f77#a71 an officer or employee of the ,center is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,perpetual existence ,except as otherwise provided1 the ,center shall have perpetual existence4 7b7 ,governing body 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board of ,directors 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 is the governing body of the ,center4 7#b7 ,authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall adopt bylaws1 policies1 and procedures to carry out the purpose of the ,center and may take any other action that it considers necessary 7in accordance with the duties and powers of the ,center7 for the management and operation of the ,center4 ,the ,board is responsible for the general policies and management of the ,center and for the control of all funds of the ,center4 7,b7 ,powers of ,board ,the ,board shall have the power to do the following3 7i7 ,adopt and alter a corporate seal4 7ii7 ,establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities4 7iii7 ,enter into contracts or agreements as a private entity not subject to the requirements of title #da4 7iv7 ,acquire1 own1 lease1 encumber1 transfer1 and dispose of property as necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of the ,center4 7v7 ,publish documents and other publications in a publicly accessible manner4 7vi7 ,incur and pay obligations as a private entity not subject to the requirements of title #ca4 7vii7 ,perform any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the ,center as described in its bylaws or duties outlined in this section4 7#c7 ,membership of the ,board 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall have #aj ,directors as follows3 7i7 ,ex-officio membership ,the following individuals1 or their designees1 shall be considered ex-officio members of the ,board3 7,i7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7,,ii7 ,the ,executive ,director1 pursuant to paragraph 7#e77;,d74 7ii7 ,appointments 7,i7 ,in general ,from among those members of the public who are highly respected and have exert knowledge and experience in the fields of aviation1 finance1 or academia-- 7aa7 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall appoint #e members to the ,board2 7bb7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint #a member to the ,board2 7cc7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall appoint #a member to the ,board2 and 7dd7 the ,secretary of ,education shall appoint #a member to the ,board4 7,,ii7 ,terms 7aa7 ,in general ,the members appointed under subclause 7,i7 shall serve for a term of #c years and may be reappointed4 7bb7 ,staggering terms ,the ,board shall stagger the duration of the terms of the initial members appointed to promote the stability of the ,board4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,board shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment4 7,c7 ,status ,all ,members of the ,board shall have equal voting powers1 regardless if they are ex-officio members or appointed4 7#d7 ,chair of the board ,the ,board shall choose a ,chair of the ,board from among the members of the ,board that are not ex-officio members under paragraph 7#c77;,a77i74 7#e7 ,administrative matters 7,a7 ,meetings 7i7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chair but not less than #b times each year and may1 as appropriate1 conduct business by telephone or other electronic means4 7ii7 ,open 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 a meeting of the ,board shall be open to the public4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,a meeting1 or any portion of a meeting1 may be closed if the ,board1 in public session1 votes to close the meeting because the matters to be discussed-- 7aa7 relate solely to the internal personnel rules1 practices1 and matters of the ,center2 7bb7 may result in disclosure of commercial or financial information obtained from a person that is privileged or confidential2 7cc7 may disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy2 or 7dd7 are matters that are specifically exempted from disclosure by ,federal or ,district of ,columbia law4 7iii7 ,public announcement ,at least #a week before a meeting of the ,board1 and as soon as practicable thereafter if there are any changes to the information described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii71 the ,board shall make a public announcement of the meeting that describes-- 7,i7 the time1 place1 and subject matter of the meeting2 7,,ii7 whether the meeting is to be open or closed to the public2 and 7,,iii7 the name and appropriate contact information of a person who can respond to requests for information about the meeting4 7iv7 ,record ,the ,board shall keep minutes from each ,board meeting4 ,such minutes shall be made available to the public in an accessible format1 except for portions of the meeting that are closed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii74 7,b7 ,quorum ,a majority of members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum4 7,c7 ,code of ethics ,the ,board shall adopt a code of ethics for ,directors1 officers1 agents1 and employees of the ,center to-- 7i7 prevent inappropriate conflicts of interest and promote good employee conduct2 and 7ii7 at a minimum1 prohibit any member of the ,board from participating in any proceeding1 application1 ruling1 or other determination1 contract claim1 award1 controversy1 or other matter in which the member1 the member's employer or prospective employer1 or the member's immediate family member has a direct financial interest4 7,d7 ,executive ,director ,the ,board shall appoint and fix the pay of an ,executive ,director of the ,center 7in this section referred to as the ,executive ,director7 who shall-- 7i7 serve as an ex officio ,member of the ,board2 7ii7 serve at the pleasure of the ,board1 under such terms and conditions as the ,board shall establish2 7iii7 is subject to removal by the ,board at the discretion of the ,board2 and 7iv7 be responsible for the daily management and operation of the ,center and for carrying out the purposes and duties of the ,center4 7,e7 ,appointment of personnel ,the ,board shall delegate to the ,executive ,director the authority to appoint additional personnel as the ,board considers appropriate and necessary to carry out the purposes and duties of the ,center4 7#f7 ,records ,the ,board shall keep correct and complete records of accounts4 7#g7 ,public information ,with the exception of the matters described in subsection 7b77#e77;,a77ii77,,ii71 nothing in this section may be construed to withhold disclosure of information or records that are subject to disclosure under section #eeb of title #e4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,center is to-- 7#a7 develop a skilled and robust aerospace workforce in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 provide a forum to support collaboration and cooperation between governmental1 nongovernmental1 and private aerospace sector stakeholders regarding the advancement of the aerospace workforce1 including general1 business1 and commercial aviation1 education1 labor1 manufacturing1 international organizations1 and commercial space transportation organizations2 7#c7 serve as a repository for research conducted by institutions of higher education1 research institutions1 or other stakeholders regarding the aerospace workforce and related technical and skill development4 7#d7 serve as a centralized resource that provides comprehensive and relevant information sources on the following3 7,a7 ,aviation pathway programs and professional development opportunities4 7,b7 ,aviation apprenticeship1 scholarship1 and internship programs4 7,c7 ,aviation-related curricula and resources about aviation occupations and career pathways developed for students1 teachers1 and guidance counselors at all levels of education4 7,d7 ,aviation industry organizations4 7d7 ,duties ,in order to accomplish the purpose described in subsection 7c71 the ,center shall perform the following duties3 7#a7 ,improve access to aerospace education and related skills training to help grow the ,u4,s4 aerospace workforce1 including by-- 7,a7 assessing the state of the aerospace workforce1 including challenges and identifying actions to address such challenges2 7,b7 developing a comprehensive workforce strategy to help coordinate workforce development initiatives2 7,c7 establishing or supporting apprenticeship1 scholarship1 internship1 and mentorship programs that assist individuals who wish to pursue a career in an aerospace-related field2 7,d7 supporting the development of aerospace education curricula1 including syllabi1 training materials1 and lesson plans1 for use by an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 or a high school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 and 7,e7 building awareness of youth-oriented aerospace programs and other robust outreach programs1 including for primary1 secondary1 and post-secondary school students4 7,f7 supporting the professional development of teachers using the curricula1 syllabi1 training materials1 and lesson plans described in subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,g7 developing an array of educational and informative aviation-related educational activities and materials for students of varying ages and levels of education to use in the classroom and at home4 7#b7 ,support personnel or veterans of the ,armed ,forces seeking to transition to a career in aerospace through outreach1 training1 scholarships1 apprenticeships1 or other means4 7#c7 ,amplify and support the work carried out at the ,centers of ,excellence and ,technical ,centers of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration regarding the aerospace workforce1 or related technical and skills advancement1 including organizing and hosting symposiums1 conferences1 and other forums as appropriate4 7#d7 ,administer on behalf of the ,secretary of the ,department of ,transportation the ,cooperative ,aviation ,recruitment1 ,enrichment1 and ,employment ,readiness ,program established by subsection 7a7 of #djaca4 7e7 ,duty to maintain tax-exempt status ,the ,center shall be operated in a manner and for purposes that qualify the ,center for exemption from taxation under the ,internal ,revenue ,code as an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of such ,code4 7f7 ,administrative matters of ,center 7#a7 ,detailees 7,a7 ,in general ,at the request of the ,center1 the head of any ,federal agency or department may1 at the discretion of such agency or department1 detail to the ,center1 on a reimbursable basis1 an employee of the agency or department4 7,b7 ,civil servant status ,the detail of an employee under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7#b7 ,names and symbols ,the ,center may accept1 retain1 and use proceeds derived from the ,center's use of the exclusive right to use its name and seal1 emblems1 and badges incorporating such name as lawfully adopted by the ,board in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the ,center4 7#c7 ,gifts1 grants1 bequests1 and devises ,the ,center may accept1 retain1 use1 and dispose of gifts1 grants1 bequests1 or devises of money1 services1 or property from any public or private source for the purpose of covering the costs incurred by the ,center in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the ,center4 7#d7 ,voluntary services ,the ,center may accept voluntary services from any person that are provided in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the ,center4 7g7 ,restrictions 7#a7 ,profit ,the ,center may not engage in business activity for profit4 7#b7 ,stocks and dividends ,the ,center may not issue any shares of stock or declare or pay any dividends4 7#c7 ,political activities ,the ,center shall be nonpolitical and may not provide financial aid or assistance to1 or otherwise contribute to or promote the candidacy of1 any individual seeking elective public office or political party4 ,the ,center may not engage in activities that are1 directly1 or indirectly1 intended to be or likely to be perceived as advocating or influencing the legislative process4 7#d7 ,distribution of income or assets ,the assets of the ,center may not inure to the benefit of any member of the ,board1 or any officer or employee of the ,center or be distributed to any person4 ,this paragraph does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to any officer1 employee1 or other person or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in amounts approved by the ,board4 7#e7 ,loans ,the ,center may not make a loan to any member of the ,board or any officer or employee of the ,center4 7#f7 ,no claim of governmental approval or authority ,except as otherwise provided by section #djaca1 the ,center may not claim approval of ,congress or of the authority of the ,united ,states for any of its activities4 7h7 ,advisory committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,executive ,director shall appoint members to an advisory committee subject to approval by the ,board4 ,members of the ,board may not sit on the advisory committee4 7#b7 ,membership ,the advisory committee shall consist of not more than #ae members who represent various aviation industry and labor stakeholders1 stakeholder associations1 and others as determined appropriate by the ,board4 ,the advisory committee shall select a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among its members by majority vote4 7#c7 ,duties ,the advisory committee shall-- 7,a7 provide recommendations to the ,board on an annual basis regarding the priorities for the activities of the ,center2 7,b7 consult with the ,board on an ongoing basis regarding the appropriate powers of the ,board to accomplish the purposes and duties of the ,center2 and 7,c7 provide relevant data and information to the ,center in order to carry out the duties set forth in subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,meetings ,the provisions for meetings of the ,board under subsection 7b77#e7 shall apply as similarly as is practicable to meetings of the advisory committee4 7i7 ,working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board may establish working groups as determined necessary and appropriate to achieve the purpose of the ,center under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,membership ,any working group established by the ,board shall be composed of private sector representatives1 stakeholder associations1 members of the public1 labor representatives1 and other relevant parties1 as determined appropriate by the ,board4 ,once established1 the membership of such working group shall choose a ,chair from among the members of the working group by majority vote4 7j7 ,,career ,council 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,executive ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall establish a council 7in this section referred to as the ,,career ,council7 for the ,,career ,program established under section #djaca4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,,career ,council shall aid the ,secretary and the ,center in carrying out the ,,career ,program by reviewing grant applications and recommending grant recipients4 7#c7 ,appointment ,the ,,career ,council shall be appointed from candidates nominated by national associations representing various sectors of the aviation industry1 including-- 7,a7 general aviation2 7,b7 commercial aviation2 7,c7 aviation labor1 including collective bargaining representatives of ,federal ,aviation ,administration aviation safety inspectors1 aviation safety engineers1 and air traffic controllers2 7,d7 aviation maintenance1 repair1 and overhaul2 and 7,e7 unmanned aviation4 7#d7 ,term ,each council member appointed under paragraph 7#c7 shall serve a term of #d years4 7k7 ,annual report ,the ,board shall submit an annual report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate that1 at minimum1 includes a review and examination of-- 7#a7 the activities performed as set forth in subsection 7d7 during the prior fiscal year2 7#b7 the advisory committee described in subsection 7h72 7#c7 the working groups described in subsection 7i72 and 7#d7 the ,cooperative ,aviation ,recruitment1 ,enrichment1 and ,employment ,readiness ,program and related activities established under section #djaca1 including activities of the ,,career ,council established under subsection 7j74 7l7 ,audit by ,department of ,transportation inspector general 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,center is established under subsection 7a71 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct a review of the ,center4 7#b7 ,contents ,the review shall-- 7,a7 include1 at a minimum1 an evaluation of the efforts taken at the ,center to achieve the purpose set forth in subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 provide any other information that the inspector general determines is appropriate4 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 report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a copy of the report1 together with1 if appropriate1 a description of any actions taken or to be taken to address the results of the audit4 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace out of the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#d7 #aa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#e7 #aa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aai the following3 #abj4 ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace4 4 #cjd4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,recruitment1 ,enrichment1 and ,employment ,readiness ,program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djaca4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,recruitment1 ,enrichment1 and ,employment ,readiness ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 through the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace 7in this section referred to as the ,center71 shall establish an aviation workforce cooperative development program to be known as the ,cooperative ,aviation ,recruitment1 ,enrichment1 and ,employment ,readiness ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,,career ,program7 to support the education1 recruitment1 training1 and retention of future aviation professionals1 including veterans of the ,armed ,forces1 and the development of a robust ,united ,states aviation workforce by-- 7#a7 using relevant workforce forecasts to predict and identify aviation-related workforce challenges2 and 7#b7 funding projects that address such challenges and help to sustain the long-term growth of civil aviation4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,partnership with ,,ncaa ,in implementing the ,,career ,program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall partner with the ,,career ,council established in subsection 7j7 of section #abj4 7#b7 ,nondelegation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary may not delegate any of the authorities or responsibilities under this section to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,support ,to support the administration of the ,,career ,program1 the ,secretary may assign employees of the ,department of ,transportation1 including employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 on detail to the ,center4 7c7 ,solicitation1 review1 and evaluation process ,in carrying out the ,,career ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish a solicitation1 review1 and evaluation process that ensures funds made available to carry out this section are awarded to eligible entities with proposals that have adequate merit and relevancy to the mission of the program4 7d7 ,eligible entities ,an eligible entity under this section is-- 7#a7 an air carrier2 7#b7 an entity that holds management specifications under subpart ,k of title #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#c7 a holder of a certificate issued under parts #aci1 #ade1 or #adg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#d7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 or a high school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7#e7 a flight school that provides flight training1 as defined in part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or that holds a pilot school certificate under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#f7 an aviation labor organization2 7#g7 a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal government1 including a political subdivision thereof2 7#h7 an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 7#i7 an entity that-- 7,a7 actively designs or manufactures any aircraft1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 or appliance1 or a component1 part1 or system thereof1 covered under a type or production certificate issued under section #ddgjd2 and 7,b7 has significant operations in the ,united ,states and a majority of the employees of such entity that are engaged in aviation manufacturing or development activities and services are based in the ,united ,states2 or 7#aj7 a non-profit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under #eja7;a7 of such ,code that assists veterans of the ,armed ,forces seeking to transition to careers in civil aviation4 7e7 ,reporting and monitoring requirements ,the ,secretary shall establish reasonable reporting and monitoring requirements for grant recipients under this section to measure relevant outcomes of the program maintained pursuant to subsection 7a74 7f7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and annually through fiscal year #bjbh1 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 program that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of projects awarded grants under this section and the progress of each recipient towards fulfilling program expectations2 7#b7 an evaluation of how such projects cumulatively impact the future supply of individuals in the ,u4,s4 aviation workforce1 including best practices or programs to incentivize1 recruit1 and retain individuals in aviation professions2 7#c7 recommendations for better coordinating actions by governmental entities1 educational institutions1 and businesses1 aviation labor organizations1 or other stakeholders to support aviation workforce growth2 and 7#d7 a review of how many recipients engaged veteran populations and how many veterans were recruited and retrained as part of the aviation workforce4 7g7 ,notice of grants 7#a7 ,timely public notice ,the ,secretary shall provide public notice of any grant awarded under the ,,career ,program in a timely fashion after the ,secretary awards such grant4 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall provide advance notice of a grant to be made under the ,,career ,program to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts made available under section #dhaje1 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh is authorized to be expended to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djaca4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,recruitment1 ,enrichment1 and ,employment ,readiness ,program4 4 #cje4 ,repeal of duplicative or obsolete workforce programs 7a7 ,repeal ,sections #ddeaj and #ddeae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 are repealed4 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #dde of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #ddeaj and #ddeae4 #cjf4 ,civil airmen statistics 7a7 ,publication frequency ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish the study commonly referred to as the ,u4,s4 ,civil ,airmen ,statistics on a monthly basis4 7b7 ,presentation of data 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a web-based dashboard for purposes of presenting the findings of the study described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,downloadable format ,the ,administrator shall make the data publicly available on the website of the ,administration in a downloadable format4 7c7 ,expanded data criteria ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall ensure that data sets and tables published as part of the study described in subsection 7a7 display information relating to the sex of certificate holders in more instances4 7d7 ,historical data ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall make all previously published annual data from the study described in subsection 7a7 available on the website of the ,administration4 #cjg4 ,bessie ,coleman ,women in ,aviation ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,bessie ,coleman ,women in ,aviation ,advisory ,committee 7hereinafter referred to as the ,committee74 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,committee shall advise the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on matters and policies related to the recruitment1 retention1 employment1 education1 training1 well-being1 and treatment of women in the aviation industry and aviation-focused ,federal civil service positions4 7c7 ,form of directives ,all activities carried out by the ,committee1 including special committees1 shall be in response to written terms of reference or taskings from the ,secretary and may not duplicate the objectives of the ,air ,carrier ,training ,aviation ,rulemaking ,committee4 7d7 ,functions ,in carrying out the directives described in subsection 7c71 the functions of the ,committee are as follows3 7#a7 ,foster industry collaboration in an open and transparent manner by engaging1 as prescribed by this section1 representatives of the private sector associated with an entity described in subsection 7e77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,make recommendations for strategic objectives1 priorities1 and policies that would improve the recruitment1 retention1 and training of women in aviation professions4 7#c7 ,evaluate opportunities for the ,administration to improve the recruitment and retention of women in the ,administration4 7e7 ,membership 7#a7 ,voting members ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator1 or the designee of the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,at least #be individuals1 appointed by the ,secretary1 representing the following3 7i7 ,transport aircraft and engine manufacturers4 7ii7 ,general aviation aircraft and engine manufacturers4 7iii7 ,avionics and equipment manufacturers4 7iv7 ,public and private aviation labor organizations1 including collective bargaining representatives of-- 7,i7 aviation safety inspectors and safety engineers of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,,ii7 air traffic controllers2 7,,iii7 certified aircraft maintenance technicians2 and 7,,iv7 commercial airline pilots4 7v7 ,general aviation operators4 7vi7 ,air carriers4 7vii7 ,business aviation operators4 7viii7 ,unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators4 7ix7 ,aviation safety management experts4 7x7 ,aviation maintenance1 repair1 and overhaul entities4 7xi7 ,airport owners and operators4 7xii7 ,advanced air mobility manufacturers and operators4 7xiii7 ,institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 a postsecondary vocational institution 7as defined in section #ajb7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 or a high school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja774 7xiv7 ,a flight school that provides flight training1 as defined in part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or that holds a pilot school certificate under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7xv7 ,aviation maintenance technician schools governed under part #adg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,nonvoting members 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the members appointed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,committee shall be composed of not more than #e nonvoting members appointed by the ,secretary from among officers or employees of the ,,faa4 7,b7 ,duties ,the nonvoting members may-- 7i7 take part in deliberations of the ,committee2 and 7ii7 provide subject matter expertise with respect to reports and recommendations of the ,committee4 7,c7 ,limitation ,the nonvoting members may not represent any stakeholder interest other than that of the ,,faa4 7#c7 ,terms ,each voting member and nonvoting member of the ,committee appointed by the ,secretary shall be appointed for a term of #d years4 7#d7 ,committee characteristics ,the ,committee shall have the following characteristics3 7,a7 ,the ability to obtain necessary information from additional experts in the aviation and aerospace communities4 7,b7 ,a membership size that enables the ,committee to have substantive discussions and reach consensus on issues in a timely manner4 7,c7 ,appropriate expertise1 including expertise in human resources1 human capital management1 policy1 labor relations1 employment training1 workforce development1 and youth outreach4 7f7 ,chairperson 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chairperson of the ,committee shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among the voting members of the ,committee under subsection 7e77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,term ,the ,chairperson shall serve a #b-year term4 7g7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,frequency ,the ,committee shall meet at least twice each year at the call of the ,chairperson or the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,public attendance ,the meetings of the ,committee shall be open and accessible to the public4 7h7 ,special committees 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,committee may establish special committees composed of private sector representatives1 members of the public1 labor representatives1 and other relevant parties in complying with the consultation and participation requirements under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,authorities ,a special committee established by the ,committee may provide rulemaking advice1 recommendations1 and additional opportunities to obtain firsthand information to the ,committee with respect to issues regarding the advancement of women in aviation4 7#c7 ,applicable law ,public ,law #ib-dfc shall not apply to a special committee established by the ,committee4 7i7 ,personnel matters 7#a7 ,no compensation of members 7,a7 ,non-,federal employees ,a member of the ,committee who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,federal employees ,a member of the ,committee who is an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,committee shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,committee4 7j7 ,reports ,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 upon completion of each tasking summarizing the ,committee's-- 7#a7 findings and associated recommendations to improve the advancement of women in aviation2 and 7#b7 planned activities of the ,committee1 as tasked by the ,secretary1 and proposed terms of work to fulfill each activity4 7k7 ,sunset ,the ,committee shall terminate on the last day of the #h-year period beginning on the date of the initial appointment of the members of the ,committee4 7l7 ,,faa defined ,in this section1 the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #cjh4 ,establishing a comprehensive web-based aviation resource center 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall partner with the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace 7in this section referred to as the ,center7 to establish a high-quality1 web-based resource center that provides stream-lined public access to information sources on the following3 7#a7 ,aviation pathway programs and professional development opportunities4 7#b7 ,aviation apprenticeship1 scholarship1 and internship programs4 7#c7 ,aviation-related curricula and resources about aviation occupations and career pathways developed for students1 teachers1 and guidance counselors at all levels of education4 7#d7 ,aviation industry organizations4 7b7 ,leveraging ,,faa education1 research1 and partnership programs ,in carrying out subsection 7a77#c71 the ,administrator and the ,executive ,director of the ,center1 in partnership with museums1 nonprofit organizations1 and commercial entities1 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 leverage field and regional offices of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,mike ,monroney ,aeronautical ,center1 the ,william ,j4 ,hughes ,technical ,center for ,advanced ,aerospace1 ,air ,transportation ,centers of ,excellence1 and the ,aviation and ,space ,education program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to develop an array of educational and informative aviation-related educational activities and materials for students of varying ages and levels of education to use in the classroom1 for after-school programs and at home4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #b year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 the web-based aviation resource center established under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the manner in which the education development and engagement activities of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration are organized and funded4 #cji4 ,direct hire authority from ,,uas ,collegiate ,training ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may hire individuals from eligible institutions of higher education under the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,system ,collegiate ,training ,initiative 7in this section referred to as ,,uas ,,cti71 as established in section #fcb of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 without regard to-- 7#a7 sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 part #baa of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7#c7 subpart ,a of part #ccg of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,eligibility ,individuals eligible for employment by the ,administrator under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be in good standing or have graduated in good standing from an institution of higher education with a signed memorandum of understanding under the ,,uas ,,cti2 7#b7 hold or have completed the majority of a related ,bachelors or ,associates degree1 as described by the eligibility requirements of the ,,uas ,,cti2 7#c7 have completed all requirements for a related minor1 concentration1 or certificate1 as described by the eligibility requirements of the ,,uas ,,cti2 or 7#d7 meet any other criteria as considered appropriate by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#b7 ,good standing ,the term good standing means in good standing1 as determined by the applicable institution of higher education4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,administrator under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,b ,improving ,training and ,rebuilding ,talent ,pipelines #caa4 ,joint aviation employment training working group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an interagency working group 7in this section referred to as the working group7 to advise the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense on matters and policies related to the training and certification of a covered aviation professional to improve career transition between the military and civilian workforces4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the working group shall consist of-- 7,a7 #b co-chairs described in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 not less than #f representatives of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to be appointed by the co-chair described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,c7 not less than #a representative of each component of the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 to be appointed by the co-chair described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,co-,chairs ,the working group shall be co-chaired by-- 7,a7 a representative of the ,department of ,transportation1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 a representative of the ,department of ,defense1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,activities ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 evaluate and compare all regulatory requirements1 guidance1 and orders affecting covered aviation professionals and identify challenges that inhibit recruitment1 training1 and retention within the respective workforces of such professionals2 and 7#b7 assess appropriate areas for increased interagency information sharing and harmonization across workforces on matters related to certification pathways and certification requirements1 including knowledge testing1 affecting covered aviation professionals4 7d7 ,initial report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary of ,transportation establishes the working group1 the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an initial report on the activities of the working group4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed description of the findings of the working group pursuant to the activities required under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 recommendations for regulatory1 policy1 or legislative action to improve the training and certification of covered aviation professionals across the civilian and military workforces4 7e7 ,annual reporting ,not later than #a year after the date on which the working group submits the initial report under subsection 7d71 and annually thereafter1 the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report-- 7#a7 describing the continued activities of the working group2 7#b7 describing any progress made by the ,secretary of ,transportation or ,secretary of ,defense in implementing the recommendations described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b72 and 7#c7 containing any other recommendations the working group may have with respect to efforts to improve the employment and training of covered aviation professionals in the civilian and military workforces4 7f7 ,sunset ,the working group shall terminate on the date that is #d years after the date on which the working group submits the initial report to ,congress pursuant to subsection 7d74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered aviation profession ,the term covered aviation professional means-- 7,a7 an airman2 7,b7 an aircraft maintenance and repair technician2 7,c7 an air traffic controller2 and 7,d7 any other aviation-related professional that has comparable tasks and duties across the civilian and military workforces1 as determined jointly by the co-chairs of the working group4 #cab4 ,airman knowledge testing working group 7a7 ,working group ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall task the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee to establish a working group to review knowledge testing processes and procedures to improve the facilitation1 administration1 and accessibility of knowledge tests4 7b7 ,activities ,the working group established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess methods to increase knowledge testing capacity1 including through-- 7,a7 the adoption of alternative proctoring methods2 and 7,b7 increased utilization of pilot schools that hold a pilot school certificate under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and aviation maintenance technician schools governed under part #adg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 evaluate the following3 7,a7 ,the management and provision of knowledge tests by testing centers4 7,b7 ,the testing registration process for students4 7,c7 ,student access to knowledge tests4 7,d7 ,fees associated with knowledge tests4 7,e7 ,the accuracy of public sample knowledge tests available to students4 7,f7 ,development and maintenance of knowledge tests and forms4 7c7 ,mechanic general knowledge test ,in addition to the activities under subsection 7b71 the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee shall task the working group established pursuant to subsection 7a7 with assessing opportunities to allow a high school student upon successful completion of an aviation maintenance curriculum to take the general written knowledge portion of the mechanic exam described in section #fe4ge of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 at an ,administration-approved testing center4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee tasks the working group under subsection 7a71 the working group shall submit to the ,administrator a final report making recommendations to improve the facilitation1 administration1 and accessibility of knowledge tests4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high school ,the term high school has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,knowledge test ,the term knowledge test means a test prescribed under parts #fa and #fe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,secondary school ,the term secondary school has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 #cac4 ,airman ,certification ,system ,working ,group and timely publication of standards 7a7 ,working group ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall task the ,airman ,certification ,system ,working ,group established under the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee of the ,administration to review ,airman ,certification ,standards to ensure that airman proficiency and knowledge correlates and corresponds to regulations1 procedures1 equipment1 aviation infrastructure1 and safety trends at the time of such review4 7b7 ,,acs publication ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish on the website of the ,administration-- 7#a7 the process by which the ,airman ,certification ,standards are to be established1 updated1 and maintained2 7#b7 the process by which relevant guidance documents1 handbooks1 and test materials associated with such standards are to be established1 updated1 and maintained2 and 7#c7 any anticipated or required updates to such standards1 including providing a date by which such modifications can be expected to be completed and made available to the public4 #cad4 ,air traffic control workforce staffing 7a7 ,responsibility for controller workforce plan 7#a7 ,air traffic controller staffing initiatives and analysis ,section #bba of the ,vision #ajj-;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddejf note7 is amended by striking ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,organization of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,staffing report ,section #ddejf7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter before paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,organization of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7b7 ,maximum hiring ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall set as the hiring target for new air traffic controllers 7excluding individuals described in section #ddejf7;f77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 the maximum number of individuals able to be trained at the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,academy4 7c7 ,hiring and staffing ,the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall revise the air traffic control hiring plans and staffing standards of the ,administration to-- 7#a7 provide that the controller and management workforce is adequately staffed to safely and efficiently manage and oversee the air traffic control system to the satisfaction of the ,chief ,operating ,officer2 7#b7 account for the target number of certified professional controllers able to control traffic at each independent facility2 and 7#c7 avoid any required or requested reduction of national airspace system capacity or aircraft operations as a result of inadequate air traffic control system staffing4 7d7 ,interim adoption of collaborative resource workgroup models 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7c7 and in submitting a ,controller ,workforce ,plan of the ,administration published after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall adopt and utilize the staffing models and methodologies developed by the ,collaborative ,resource ,workgroup that were recommended in a report submitted to the ,administrator and referenced in the ,controller ,workforce ,plan submitted to ,congress on ,may #e1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,sunset ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall cease to be effective upon the adoption of a staffing model required under subsection 7f74 7e7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall enter into an agreement with the ,transportation ,research ,board to-- 7,a7 compare the ,administration's staffing models and methodologies in determining staffing standards targets with those developed by the ,collaborative ,resource ,workgroup1 including-- 7ii7 the availability factor multiplier and other formula components2 and 7iii7 the independent facility staffing targets of certified professional controllers able to control traffic2 and 7,b7 assess future needs of the air traffic control system and potential impacts on staffing standards4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,findings ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall-- 7i7 report to the ,administrator and ,congress on the findings of the review under this subsection2 and 7ii7 determine which staffing models and methodologies best accounts for the operational staffing needs of the air traffic control system and provide a justification for such determination4 7,b7 ,modifications to identified model ,the ,transportation ,research ,board may make recommendations to improve the staffing model described in 7#b77;,a77ii74 7#c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the assessment under this subsection1 the ,transportation ,research ,board shall consult with-- 7,a7 exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 ,administration officials and executives2 7,c7 front line managers of the air traffic control system2 7,d7 managers and employees responsible for training air traffic controllers2 7,e7 the ,,mitre ,corporation2 7,f7 the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,organization of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,g7 users of the air traffic control system4 7f7 ,required implementation of identified staffing model ,the ,administrator shall take such action that may be necessary to adopt and utilize the staffing model identified by the ,transportation ,research ,board pursuant to subsection 7e77#b77;,a77ii71 including any recommendations for improving such model4 7g7 ,controller training ,in any ,controller ,workforce ,plan of the ,administration published after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall-- 7#a7 identify all limiting factors on the ,administration's ability to hire and train controllers in line with the staffing standards target set out in such ,plan2 and 7#b7 describe what actions the ,administration will take to rectify any impediments to meeting staffing standards targets and identify contributing factors that are outside the control of the ,administration4 #cae4 ,aviation safety workforce assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall assess1 on a recurring basis1 staffing levels1 critical competencies1 and skills gaps of safety critical positions in the ,flight ,standards ,service and ,aircraft ,certification ,service and within other offices of the ,administration that support such services4 7b7 ,considerations ,in completing the assessment described in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the workload at the time of the assessment1 historic workload1 and estimated future workload of such personnel2 7#b7 conduct a critical competency and skills gap analysis to determine the knowledge and skill sets needed for work at the time of the assessment and anticipated work1 with an emphasis on work pertaining to-- 7,a7 new and novel aircraft propulsion and power methods2 7,b7 simplified vehicle operations and human factors2 and 7,c7 autonomy1 machine learning1 and artificial intelligence2 7#c7 compare the outcome of such analysis described in paragraph 7#b7 to the competency and skills of the workforce at the time of the assessment2 and 7#d7 review opportunities for employees of the ,administration to gain or enhance expertise1 knowledge1 skills1 and abilities through cooperative training with appropriate companies and organizations2 and 7#e7 develop hiring and recruitment plans to-- 7,a7 address hard to fill positions2 and 7,b7 address competency and skill gaps at various levels of experience and management within ,flight ,standards ,service and ,aircraft ,certification ,service4 7c7 ,report ,upon completion of an assessment described in 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 detailing the following3 7#a7 ,the methodology and findings of the assessment described in subsection 7a71 including an analysis of hiring authorities of the ,administration at the time of the assessment1 including direct hiring authorities1 by occupation series for inspector1 engineer1 and other safety critical positions within ,flight ,standards ,service and ,aircraft ,certification ,service4 7#b7 ,action based recommendations the ,administration can take to improve-- 7,a7 the ,aviation ,safety ,workforce ,plan2 7,b7 the skill sets and competencies of inspectors1 engineers1 and other safety critical positions at the time of the assessment2 7,c7 competition with industry and other non-aviation sectors for candidates with identified competencies and technical skill sets2 and 7,d7 overall hiring and retention of inspectors1 engineers1 and other critical positions4 7#c7 ,actions ,congress can take to improve the recruitment1 hiring1 upskilling1 and retention of inspectors1 engineers1 and other safety critical positions in ,flight ,standards ,service and ,aircraft ,certification ,service and within other offices of the ,administration that support such services4 7d7 ,safety critical position defined ,in this section1 the term safety critical position means-- 7#a7 an aviation safety inspector1 an aviation safety specialist 7denoted by the ,administration as #ahja series71 an aviation safety technician1 and an operations support position in the ,flight ,standards ,service2 and 7#b7 a manufacturing safety inspector1 a pilots1 an engineer1 a ,chief ,scientist ,technical ,advisor1 an aviation safety specialist 7denoted by the ,administration as #ahja series71 a safety technical specialist1 and an operational support position in the ,aircraft ,certification ,service4 #caf4 ,military aviation maintenance 7a7 ,streamlined certification for eligible military maintenance technicians ,not later than #a year after the interagency working group in section #caa of this ,act is convened1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall task such working group with evaluating the appropriateness of revising part #fe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to-- 7#a7 create a mechanic written competency test for eligible military maintenance technicians2 7#b7 develop1 as necessary1 a relevant ,airman ,certification ,standard to qualify eligible military maintenance technicians for a mechanic certificate issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with an airframe rating or a powerplant rating1 or both2 and 7#c7 allow a certificate of eligibility from the ,joint ,services ,aviation ,maintenance ,technician ,certification ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,,jsamtcc7 evidencing completion of a training curriculum for any rating sought to serve as a substitute to fulfill the requirement under such part #fe for oral and practical tests administered by a designated mechanic examiner for eligible military maintenance technicians4 7b7 ,final rule ,if the working group finds that revising part #fe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as described in section 7a7 is appropriate1 not later than #a year after the finding1 the ,administrator shall issue a final rule that revises part #fe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,aeronautical knowledge subject areas 7#a7 ,in general ,the military mechanic written competency test and ,airman ,certification ,standard described in subsection 7a77#a7 and subsection 7a77#b71 respectively1 shall focus on the aeronautical knowledge subject areas contained in the ,aviation ,mechanic ,general1 ,airframe1 and ,powerplant ,airman ,certificate ,standards1 as appropriate to the rating sought4 7#b7 ,identification of subject areas ,the aeronautical knowledge subject areas described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be identified in consultation with industry stakeholders and the ,airman ,certification ,system ,working ,group4 7d7 ,expansion of testing locations ,the interagency working group described in subsection 7a7 shall determine whether an expansion of the number of active testing locations operated within military installation testing centers would increase access to testing1 as well as how to implement such expansion4 7e7 ,outreach and awareness ,the interagency working group described in subsection 7a7 shall develop a plan to increase outreach and awareness regarding-- 7#a7 the services made available by the ,,jsamtcc2 and 7#b7 the military mechanic written competency test described in subsection 7a71 if appropriate4 7f7 ,eligible military maintenance technician defined ,in this section1 the term eligible military maintenance technician means an individual who is a current or former military aviation maintenance technician who was honorably discharged or has retired from the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,c ,engaging and ,retaining the ,workforce #cba4 ,airman's medical bill of rights 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,development ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall develop a document 7in this section referred to as the ,airman's ,medical ,bill of ,rights7 detailing the right of an individual before1 during1 and after a medical exam conducted by an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner4 7#b7 ,contents ,the ,airman's ,medical ,bill of ,rights required under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at a minimum1 contain information about the right of an individual to-- 7,a7 bring a trusted companion or request to have a chaperone present for a medical exam2 7,b7 terminate an exam at any time and for any reason2 7,c7 receive care with respect and recognition of the dignity of the individual2 7,d7 be assured of privacy and confidentiality2 7,e7 select an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner without interference2 7,f7 privacy when changing1 undressing1 and using the restroom2 7,g7 ask questions about the health status of the individual or any suggested treatments or evaluations1 and to have such questions fully answered2 7,h7 report an incident of misconduct by an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner to the appropriate authorities1 including to the ,state licensing board of the ,aviation ,medical ,examiner or the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,i7 report to the ,administrator an allegation regarding alleged ,aviation ,medical ,examiner misconduct without fear of retaliation or negative action relating to an airman certificate of the individual2 and 7,j7 be advised of any known conflicts of interest an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner may have with respect to the care of the individual4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,airman's ,medical ,bill of ,rights required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 made available to1 and acknowledged by1 an individual in the ,med,xpress system2 7,b7 made available in a hard-copy format by an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner at the time of exam upon request by an individual2 and 7,c7 displayed in a common space in the office of the ,aviation ,medical ,examiner4 7b7 ,expectations for medical examinations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop a simplified document explaining the standard procedures performed during a medical examination conducted by an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the document required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 made available to1 and acknowledged by1 an individual in the ,med,xpress system2 7,b7 made available in a hard-copy format by an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner at the time of exam upon request by an individual2 and 7,c7 displayed in a common space in the office of the ,aviation ,medical ,examiner4 #cbb4 ,improved designee misconduct reporting process 7a7 ,improved designee misconduct reporting process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a streamlined process for individuals involved in incidents of alleged misconduct by a designee to report such incidents in a manner that protects the privacy and confidentiality of such individuals4 7#b7 ,public access to reporting process ,the process for reporting alleged misconduct by a designee shall be made available to the public on the website of the ,administration1 including-- 7,a7 the designee locator search webpage2 and 7,b7 the webpage of the ,office of ,audit and ,evaluation of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#c7 ,obligation to report criminal charges ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall revise the orders and policies governing the ,designee ,management ,system to clarify that designees are obligated to report any arrest1 indictment1 or conviction for violation of a local1 ,state1 or ,federal law within a period of time specified by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,audit of reporting process by inspector general 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date on which the ,administrator finalizes the update of the reporting process under paragraph 7#a71 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct an audit of such reporting process4 7,b7 ,contents ,in conducting the audit of the reporting process described in subparagraph 7,a71 the inspector general shall1 at a minimum-- 7i7 review the efforts of the ,administration to improve the reporting process and solutions developed to respond to and investigate allegations of misconduct2 7ii7 analyze reports of misconduct brought to the ,administrator prior to any changes made to the reporting process as a result of the enactment of this ,act1 including the ultimate outcomes of those reports and whether any reports resulted in the ,administrator taking action against the accused designee2 7iii7 determine whether the reporting process results in appropriate action1 including reviewing1 investigating1 and closing out reports2 and 7iv7 if applicable1 make recommendations to improve the reporting process4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of initiation of the audit described in subparagraph 7,a71 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 such audit1 including findings and recommendations4 7b7 ,designee defined ,in this section1 the term designee means an individual who has been designated to act as a representative of the ,administrator as-- 7#a7 an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner 7as described in section #ahc4ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7#b7 a pilot examiner 7as described in section #ahc4bc of such title72 or 7#c7 a technical personnel examiner 7as described in section #ahc4be of such title74 #cbc4 ,report on safe uniform options for certain aviation employees 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a review to determine whether air carriers operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and repair stations certificated under part #ade of such title have in place uniform policies and uniform offerings that ensure pregnant employees can perform required duties safely4 7b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with air carriers and repair stations described in subsection 7a7 and employees of such air carriers and such stations who are required to adhere to a uniform policy4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 #cbd4 ,extension of ,samya ,rose ,stumo national air grant fellowship program ,section #aca7;d7 of the ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe and inserting fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 #cbe4 ,promotion of civil aeronautics and safety of air commerce ,section #djajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,in carrying out and all that follows through other interested organizations42 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b7 and reordering the subsections accordingly4 #cbf4 ,educational and professional development ,section #djajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7b7 7as redesignated by section #cbe7 the following3 7c7 ,educational and professional development 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall support and undertake efforts1 including through the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aerospace1 to promote and support the education of current and future aerospace professionals4 7#b7 ,education materials ,based on the availability of resources1 the ,administrator shall distribute civil aviation information1 and educational materials1 and provide expertise to ,state and local school administrators1 college and university officials1 and officers of other interested organizations and entities4 7#c7 ,support for professional development and continuing ,education ,to the extent a nonprofit organization1 association1 industry group1 educational institution1 collective bargaining unit1 governmental organization1 or other entity that organizes or hosts a lecture1 conference1 convention1 meeting1 round table1 or any other type of program with the purpose of sharing educational information related to aerospace with a broad audience1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 strongly consider accepting an invitation to attend1 present1 and contribute to content generation2 and 7,b7 make efforts to share information each year1 putting a particular emphasis on reaching audiences consisting of representatives of the ,administrator and entities regulated entities by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,content ,in planning for the opportunities under paragraph 7#c71 the ,administrator shall maintain presentations and content covering topics of broad relevance1 including-- 7,a7 ethical decision-making and the responsibilities of aerospace professionals2 7,b7 managing a workforce1 encouraging proper reporting of prospective safety issues1 and educating employees on safety management systems2 and 7,c7 responsibilities as a designee or representative of the ,administrator4 4 #cbg4 ,human factors professionals ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a new work code for human factors professionals who-- 7#a7 perform work involving the design and testing of technologies1 processes1 and systems which require effective and safe human performance2 7#b7 generate and apply theories1 principles1 practical concepts1 systems1 and processes related to the design and testing of technologies1 systems1 and training programs to support and evaluate human performance in work contexts2 and 7#c7 meet education or experience requirements as determined by the ,administrator4 #cbh4 ,aeromedical innovation and modernization working group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a working group 7in this section referred to as the working group7 to review the medical processes1 policies1 and procedures of the ,administration and to make recommendations to the ,administrator on modernizing such processes1 policies1 and procedures to ensure timely and efficient certification of airmen4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the working group shall consist of-- 7,a7 #b co-chairs described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 not less than #ae individuals appointed by the ,administrator1 each of whom shall have knowledge or a background in aerospace medicine1 psychology1 neurology1 cardiology1 or internal medicine4 7#b7 ,co-chairs ,the working group shall be co-chaired by-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,air ,surgeon of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,b7 a member described under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to be selected by members of the working group4 7#c7 ,preference ,the ,administrator1 in appointing members pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 shall give preference to-- 7,a7 ,aviation ,medical ,examiners 7as described in section #ahc4ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7,b7 licensed medical physicians2 7,c7 practitioners holding a pilot certificate2 7,d7 individuals having demonstrated research and expertise in aeromedical research or sciences2 and 7,e7 representatives of organizations with memberships affected by the medical processes1 policies1 and procedures of the ,administration4 7c7 ,activities ,in reviewing the aeromedical decision-making processes1 policies1 and procedures of the ,administration in accordance with subsection 7a71 the working group1 at a minimum1 shall-- 7#a7 assess the medical conditions an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner may issue a medical certificate directly to an individual2 7#b7 determine the appropriateness of expanding the list of such medical conditions2 7#c7 assess the special issuance process2 7#d7 determine whether the renewal of a special issuance can be based on a medical evaluation and treatment plan by the treating medical specialist of the individual with concurrence from an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner2 7#e7 evaluate advancements in technologies to address forms of red-green color blindness2 7#f7 determine whether such technologies may be approved for use by airmen2 7#g7 review policies and guidance relating to ,attention-,deficit ,hyperactivity ,disorder and ,attention ,deficit ,disorder2 7#h7 evaluate whether medications used to treat such disorders may be safely prescribed to an airman2 7#i7 review protocols pertaining to the ,human ,intervention ,motivation ,study of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#aj7 review protocols and policies relating to-- 7,a7 neurological disorders2 and 7,b7 cardiovascular conditions to ensure alignment with medical best practices1 latest research2 7#aa7 review mental health protocols1 including mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety2 7#ab7 evaluate medications approved for treating such mental health conditions1 including antidepressants2 7#ac7 assess processes and protocols pertaining to recertification of an airman receiving disability insurance post-recovery from the medical condition1 injury1 or disability that precludes an airman from exercising the privileges of an airman certificate2 7#ad7 assess processes and protocols pertaining to the certification of veterans reporting a disability rating from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#ae7 assess and evaluate the user interface and information-sharing capabilities of any online medical portal administered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7d7 ,pilot mental health task group 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the working group pursuant to subsection 7a7 is established1 the co-chairs of such working groups shall establish a pilot mental health task group 7referred to in this subsection as the task group7 to develop and provide recommendations related to supporting the mental health of aircraft pilots4 7#b7 ,composition ,the co-chairs of such working group shall appoint-- 7,a7 a ,chair of the task group2 and 7,b7 members of the task group from among the members of the working group appointed by the ,administrator under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,duties ,the duties of the task group shall include-- 7,a7 carrying out the activities described in subsection 7c77#aa7 and subsection 7c77#ab72 7,b7 reviewing and evaluating guidance issued by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization on pilot mental health2 7,c7 consider implementing the final recommendations report issue by the ,office of the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation titled1 ,,faa ,conduct ,comprehensive ,evaluations of ,pilots ,with ,mental ,health ,challenges1 but ,opportunities ,exist to ,further ,mitigate ,safety ,risks and published on ,july #ab1 #bjbc2 and 7,d7 providing recommendations for-- 7i7 best practices for detecting1 assessing1 and reporting mental health conditions and treatment options as part of pilot aeromedical assessments2 7ii7 improving the training of aviation medical examiners to identify mental health conditions among pilots1 including guidance on referrals to a mental health provider or other aeromedical resource2 7iii7 expanding and improving mental health outreach1 education1 and assistance programs for pilots2 and 7iv7 reducing the stigma of assistance for mental health in the aviation industry4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the establishment of the task group1 the task group 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 detailing-- 7,a7 the results of the review and evaluation under paragraph 7#c77;,a72 and 7,b7 recommendations developed pursuant to paragraph 7#c77;,c74 7d7 ,support ,the ,administrator shall seek to enter into one or more agreements with the ,national ,academies to support the activities of the working group described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,findings2 recommendations 7#a7 ,findings ,the working group shall report annually to the ,administrator1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on findings resulting from the activities carried out pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,recommendations ,findings reported pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be accompanied by recommendations for regulatory1 policy1 or legislative action to improve or modernize the medical certification and aeromedical processes1 procedures1 and policies of the ,administration4 7f7 ,implementation ,not later than #a year after receiving recommendations outlined in the report under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall take such action1 as appropriate1 to implement those recommendations4 7g7 ,sunset ,the working group shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #cbi4 ,frontline manager workload study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,air ,traffic ,organization of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a study on frontline manager workload challenges in air traffic control facilities4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,operating ,officer may-- 7#a7 consider-- 7,a7 workload challenges including-- 7i7 the managerial tasks expected to be performed by frontline managers1 including employee development1 management1 and counseling2 7ii7 the number of supervisory positions of operations requiring watch coverage in each air traffic control facility2 7iii7 the complexity of traffic and managerial responsibilities2 and 7iv7 proficiency and training requirements2 7,b7 facility type2 7,c7 facility staffing levels2 and 7,d7 any other factors as the ,chief ,operating ,officer considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 describe recommendations for updates to the ,frontline ,manager's ,quick ,reference ,guide that reflect current operational standards4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,operating ,officer shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ccj4 ,age standards for pilots ,section #ddgbi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,subject to the limitation in subsection 7c71 a and inserting ,a2 and 7,b7 by striking #fe and inserting #fg2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking 2 or and inserting 1 unless the operation takes place in airspace where such operations are not permitted2 or2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7h7 as subsections 7c7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking #fj and inserting #fe2 7,b7 by striking the date of enactment of this section1 and inserting the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act12 7,c7 by striking section #aba4chc7;c7 and inserting subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #aba4chc2 and 7,d7 by inserting 7or any successor regulations7 after ,regulations2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,retroactivity ,a person who has attained #fe years of age on or before the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act may return to service as a pilot for an air carrier engaged in covered operations4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking section1 taken in conformance with a regulation issued to carry out this section1 or taken prior to the date of enactment of this section in conformance with section #aba4chc7;c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect before such date of enactment71 may and inserting section or taken in conformance with a regulation issued to carry out this section1 may2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,savings clause ,an air carrier engaged in covered operations described in subsection 7b77#a7 on or after the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act may not require employed pilots to serve in such covered operations after attaining #fe years of age4 4 #cca4 ,medical ,portal ,modernization ,task ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the working group pursuant to section #cbh of this ,act is established1 the co-chairs of such working group shall establish a medical portal modernization task group 7referred to in this subsection as the #8#8task group''7 to evaluate the user interface and information sharing capabilities of an online medical portal administered by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7b7 ,composition ,the co-chairs of the working group provided for in section #cbh shall appoint-- 7#a7 a ,chair of the task group2 and 7#b7 members of the task group from among the members of the working group appointed by the ,administrator under section #cbh7;b7 7c7 ,assessment2 recommendations ,the task group shall1 at a minimum1 assess and evaluate the capabilities of any such medical portal and provide recommendations to improve the following3 7#a7 ,the cyber security protections and protocols of any such medical portal1 including the secure exchange of health information and records between ,aviation ,medical ,examiners and pilots1 or their designee1 including the ability for an airman to submit additional information requested by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,the status of an airman's medical application and the disclosure of how long an airman can expect to wait for a final determination to be issued by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,the disclosure of the name and contact information of the ,administrator's representative managing an airman's case so that an ,aviation ,medical ,examiner has a point of contact within the ,administration who is familiar with an airman's application4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the duties described in subsection 7c71 the task group may consult cybersecurity experts and individuals with a knowledge of securing electronic health care transactions4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a years after the date of the establishment of the task group1 the task group shall submit to the ,administrator1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing activities and recommendations of the task group4 7f7 ,implementation ,not later than #a year after receiving the report described in subsection 7e71 the ,administrator shall take such action as may be necessary to implement recommendations of the task group to improve any such medical portal4 ,,iv ,airport ,infrastructure ,a ,airport ,improvement ,program ,modifications #dja4 ,,aip definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 air carrier has the meaning given the term in section #djajb4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 a secondary runway at a nonhub airport that is equivalent in size and type to the primary runway of such airport4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 by inserting and fuel infrastructure after surveillance equipment2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking after ,december #ca1 #aiia12 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,k7 by striking if the airport is located in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area 7as defined in sections #aga7b7 and #age;,a of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7b72 #geje;a77 and if the airport would be able to receive emission credits1 as described in section #dgaci2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,l7 by striking the airport is located in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area 7as defined in sections #aga7b7 and #age;,a of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7b72 #geje;a771 if the airport would be able to receive appropriate emission credits 7as described in section #dgaci71 and2 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,p7 by striking improve the reliability and efficiency of the airport's power supply and inserting improve reliability and efficiency of the airport's power supply or meet current and future electrical power demand2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7,s7 construction or renovation of childcare facilities for the exclusive use of airport employees or other individuals who work on airport property1 including for air carriers and airport concessionaires4 7,t7 advanced digital construction management systems and related technology used in the planning1 design and engineering1 construction1 operations1 and maintenance of airport facilities4 7,u7 improvements1 or planning for improvements1 that would be necessary to sustain commercial service flight operations or permit the resumption of flight operations following a natural disaster 7defined as an earthquake1 flooding1 high water1 wildfires1 hurricane1 storm surge1 tidal wave1 tornado1 tsunami1 wind driven water1 sea level rise1 tropical storm1 cyclone1 land instability1 or winter storm7 at-- 7i7 a primary airport2 or 7ii7 a general aviation airport that is designated as a ,federal staging area or ,incident support base by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7,v7 a project to comply with rulemakings and recommendations on cybersecurity standards from the rulemaking committee convened under section #egd of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act4 7,w7 any other activity that the ,secretary concludes will reasonably improve or contribute to the maintenance of the safety1 efficiency1 or capacity of the airport4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting and catchment area analyses after planning2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subsection 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 assessing current and future electrical power demand for airport airside and landside activities4 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 and 7#bh7 as paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 and 7#bi71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 heliport-- 7,a7 means an area of land1 water1 or structure used or intended to be used for the landing or takeoff of aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing profiles2 and 7,b7 includes a vertiport4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#bh7 7as so redesignated7 by striking the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands12 7#g7 in paragraph 7#bi77;,b7 7as so redesignated7 by striking described in section #dgaai7;a77#a77;,b7 and inserting for moving passengers and baggage between terminal facilities and between terminal facilities and aircraft2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 vertiport means an area of land1 water1 or structure used or intended to be used for the landing or takeoff of powered-lift aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing profiles4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dgabg7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking air carrier airport and inserting commercial service airport4 #djb4 ,revenue diversion penalty enhancement 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7m77#d7 by striking an amount equal to and inserting an amount equal to double2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7n77#a7 by striking an amount equal to and inserting an amount equal to double4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any illegal diversion of airport revenues 7as described in section #dgajg7m7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 that occurred prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 #djc4 ,extension of competitive access report requirement ,section #dgajg7r77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #djd4 ,renewal of certain leases ,section #dgajg7t77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking the date of enactment of this subsection and inserting ,october #g1 #bjaf2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 that-- 7i7 supports the operation of military aircraft by the ,air ,force or ,air ,national ,guard-- 7,i7 at the airport2 or 7,,ii7 remotely from the airport2 or 7ii7 is for the use of nonaeronautical land or facilities of the airport by the ,national ,guard4 4 #dje4 ,community use of airport land ,section #dgajg7v7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7v7 ,community use of airport land 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7a77#ac71 7b71 and 7c71 and section #dgacc1 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-- 7,a7 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 value2 or 7,b7 permanently restricted the use of airport property to compatible recreational and public park use without paying or otherwise obtaining payment of fair market value for the property4 7#b7 ,restrictions 7,a7 ,interim compatible recreational purpose ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply1 with respect to a sponsor that has taken the action described in subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph1 only-- 7i7 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 7ii7 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 7iii7 to airport property that was acquired under a ,federal airport development grant program2 7iv7 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 7v7 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 7vi7 if the recreational purpose will not impact the aeronautical use of the airport2 7vii7 if the airport sponsor provides a certification that the sponsor is not responsible for preparation1 startup1 operations1 maintenance1 or any other costs associated with the recreational purpose2 and 7viii7 if the recreational purpose is consistent with ,federal land use compatibility criteria under section #dgejb4 7,b7 ,permanent recreational use ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply1 with respect to a sponsor that has taken the action described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph1 only-- 7i7 to airport property that was purchased using funds from a ,federal grant for acquiring land issued prior to ,january #a1 #aihi2 7ii7 to airport property that has been continuously leased or licensed through a written agreement with a governmental entity or non-profit entity for recreational or public park uses since ,july #a1 #bjjc2 7iii7 if the airport sponsor has provided a written statement to the ,administrator that the recreational and public use does not impact the aeronautical use of the airport and that the property to be permanently restricted for recreational and public park use is not needed for any aeronautical use at the time the written statement is provided and is not expected to be needed for any aeronautical use at any time after such statement is provided2 7iv7 if the airport sponsor provides a certification to the ,administrator that the sponsor is not responsible for operations1 maintenance1 or any other costs associated with the recreational and public park use2 7v7 if the recreational purpose is consistent with ,federal land use compatibility criteria under section #dgejb2 and 7vi7 if the airport sponsor will-- 7,i7 lease the property to a local government entity or non-profit entity to operate and maintain the property at no cost to the airport sponsor2 or 7,,ii7 sell the property to a local government entity or non-profit entity subject to a permanent deed restriction ensuring compatible airport use under regulations issued pursuant to section #dgejb4 7#c7 ,revenue from certain sales of airport property ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an airport sponsor leasing or selling a portion of airport property as described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77vi7 may-- 7,a7 lease or sell such portion of airport property for less than fair market value2 and 7,b7 subject to the requirements of subsection 7b71 retain the revenue from the lease or sale of such portion of airport property4 7#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,aeronautical use2 aeronautical purpose defined ,in this subsection1 the terms aeronautical use and aeronautical purpose-- 7,a7 mean all activities that involve or are directly related to the operation of aircraft1 including activities that make the operation of aircraft possible and safe2 7,b7 include services located on an airport that are directly and substantially related to the movement of passengers1 baggage1 mail1 and cargo2 and 7,c7 do not include any uses of an airport that are not described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 including any aviation-related uses that do not need to be located on an airport1 such as flight kitchens and airline reservation centers4 7#f7 ,administrator review and approval 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the sponsor providing any written statements or certifications to the ,administrator required under this subsection1 no actions of or requirements on the sponsor under this subsection shall require the review or approval of the ,secretary of ,transportation or ,administrator4 7,b7 ,burden of demonstration ,the ,secretary shall have the burden of demonstrating that a sponsor does not meet the requirements or restrictions of this subsection4 4 #djf4 ,price adjustment provisions ,section #dgajh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking #dgaad7;d77#c77;,a7 of this title and inserting #dgaad7;d77#b77;,a72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,increasing government share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 the amount stated in an offer as the maximum amount the ,government will pay may not be increased when the offer has been accepted in writing4 7#b7 ,exception ,for a project receiving assistance under a grant approved under this chapter or chapter #dge1 the amount may be increased-- 7,a7 for an airport development project1 by not more than #ae percent2 and 7,b7 to acquire an interest in land for an airport 7except a primary airport71 by not more than the greater of the following1 based on current creditable appraisals or a court award in a condemnation proceeding3 7i7 #ae percent2 or 7ii7 #be percent of the total increase in allowable project costs attributable to acquiring an interest in land4 7#c7 ,price adjustment provisions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may incorporate a provision in a project grant agreement under which the ,secretary agrees to pay more than the maximum amount otherwise specified in the agreement if the ,secretary finds that commodity or labor prices have increased since the agreement was made4 7,b7 ,decrease in costs ,a provision incorporated in a project grant agreement under this paragraph shall ensure that the ,secretary realizes any financial benefit associated with a decrease in material or labor costs for the project4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively4 #djg4 ,allowable project costs and letters of intent ,section #dgaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking after ,may #ac1 #aidf1 and2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or preparing for after formulating2 and 7ii7 by inserting utility relocation1 work site preparation1 before and administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7 by striking section #dgaad7;c77#a7 or #dgaad7;d7 and inserting section #dgaad or distributed from the small airport fund under section #dgaaf2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,c7 by striking commercial service airport having at least #j4be percent of the boardings each year at all such airports and inserting medium hub airport or large hub airport2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7 by striking section #dgaad7;d77#c77;,a7 and inserting section #dgaad7;c77#a77;,d7 or section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,a72 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7i74 #djh4 ,small airport letters of intent 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,small airport letters of intent 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may issue a letter of intent to a sponsor stating an intention to obligate an amount from future budget authority for an airport development project 7including costs of formulating the project7 at a nonhub airport or an airport that is not a primary airport4 ,the letter shall establish a schedule under which the ,secretary will reimburse the sponsor for the ,government's share of allowable project costs1 as amounts become available1 if the sponsor1 after the ,secretary issues the letter1 carries out the project without receiving amounts under this subchapter4 7#b7 ,limitations ,the amount the ,secretary intends to obligate in a letter of intent issued under this subsection shall not exceed the larger of-- 7,a7 the ,government's share of allowable project costs2 or 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,financing ,allowable project costs under paragraph 7#a7 may include costs associated with making payments for debt service on indebtedness incurred to carry out the project4 7#d7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall only issue a letter of intent under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the sponsor notifies the ,secretary1 before the project begins1 of the sponsor's intent to carry out the project and requests a letter of intent2 and 7,b7 the sponsor agrees to comply with all statutory and administrative requirements that would apply to the project if it were carried out with amounts made available under this subchapter4 7#e7 ,assessment ,in reviewing a request for a letter of intent under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the grant history of an airport1 the airport's enplanements or operations1 and such other factors as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#f7 ,prioritization ,in issuing letters of intent under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 prioritize projects that-- 7i7 cannot reasonably be funded by an airport sponsor using funds apportioned under section #dgaad7;c71 #dgaad7;d77#b77;,a77i71 or #dgaad7;d77#f71 including funds apportioned under those sections in multiple fiscal years pursuant to section #dgaag7;b77#a72 and 7ii7 are necessary to an airport's continued safe operation or development2 and 7,b7 structure the reimbursement schedules under such letters in a manner that minimizes unnecessary or undesirable project segmentation4 7#g7 ,required use 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbh1 and in each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj is committed to be reimbursed in such fiscal year pursuant to letters of intent issued under this subsection4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year if the ,secretary determines there are insufficient letter of intent requests that meet the requirements of paragraph 7#d74 ,upon such waiver1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the reasons contributing to the need for such waiver and the actions the ,secretary intends to take to ensure that there are sufficient letter of intent requests that meet the requirements of paragraph 7#d7 in the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year for which the ,secretary issued such waiver4 7,c7 ,restriction ,the total estimated amount of future ,government obligations covered by all outstanding letters of intent under paragraph 7#a7 may not be more than the amount authorized to carry out section #dhajc of this title1 less an amount reasonably estimated by the ,secretary to be needed for grants under section #dhajc that are not covered by a letter4 7#h7 ,no obligation or commitment ,a letter of intent issued under this subsection is not an obligation of the ,government under section #aeja of title #ca1 and the letter is not deemed to be an administrative commitment for financing4 ,an obligation or administrative commitment may be made only as amounts are provided in authorization and appropriation laws4 7#i7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the obligation of amounts pursuant to a letter of intent under this subsection in the same fiscal year as the letter of intent is issued4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,letters of intent ,section #dgaaj7;e77#g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking under this section and inserting under this subsection4 7#b7 ,priority for letters of intent ,section #dgaae7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting prior to fulfilling intentions to obligate under section #dgaaj7;i7 after section #dgaaj7;e74 #dji4 ,prohibition on use of ,,aip funds to procure certain passenger boarding bridges ,section #dgaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,additional nonallowable costs 7#a7 ,in general ,a cost is not an allowable airport development project cost under this chapter if the cost relates to a contract for procurement or installation of a passenger boarding bridge if the contract is with an entity on the list required under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,required list ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 based on information provided by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and the ,attorney ,general1 publish and annually update a list of entities manufacturing airport passenger boarding bridges-- 7,a7 that are owned1 directed1 or subsidized by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 that-- 7i7 have been determined by a ,federal court to have misappropriated intellectual property or trade secrets from an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 own or control1 are owned or controlled by1 are under common ownership or control with1 or are successors to1 an entity described in clause 7i74 4 #daj4 ,fuel infrastructure ,section #dgaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,fuel infrastructure 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may decide that covered costs are allowable for an airport development project at a primary or nonprimary airport where such costs are paid for with funds apportioned to the sponsor of such airport under section #dgaad or provided pursuant to section #dgaae4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,if the ,secretary makes grants from the discretionary fund under section #dgaae for covered costs1 the ,secretary shall prioritize providing such grants to general aviation airports4 7#c7 ,covered costs defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered costs-- 7,a7 means construction costs related to an airport-owned-- 7i7 aeronautical fueling system for unleaded fuel2 and 7ii7 fueling systems for type certificated hydrogen-powered aircraft2 and 7,b7 may include capital costs for fuel farms and other equipment and infrastructure used for the delivery and storage of fuel4 4 #daa4 ,apportionments 7a7 ,primary1 commercial service1 and cargo airports 7#a7 ,primary and commercial service airports ,section #dgaad7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,primary and commercial service airports 7,a7 ,primary airport apportionment ,the ,secretary shall apportion to the sponsor of each primary airport for each fiscal year an amount equal to-- 7i7 #ae4fj for each of the first #ej1jjj passenger boardings at the airport during the prior calendar year2 7ii7 #aj4dj for each of the next #ej1jjj passenger boardings at the airport during the prior calendar year2 7iii7 #e4bj for each of the next #djj1jjj passenger boardings at the airport during the prior calendar year2 7iv7 #a4cj for each of the next #ejj1jjj passenger boardings at the airport during the prior calendar year2 and 7v7 #a4jj for each additional passenger boarding at the airport during the prior calendar year4 7,b7 ,minimum and maximum apportionments ,not less than #a1cjj1jjj nor more than #bb1jjj1jjj may be apportioned under subparagraph 7,a7 to an airport sponsor for a primary airport for each fiscal year4 7,c7 ,new airport ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall apportion in the first fiscal year following the official opening of a new airport with scheduled passenger air transportation an amount equal to #a1cjj1jjj to the sponsor of such airport4 7,d7 ,nonprimary commercial service airport apportionment 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall apportion to each commercial service airport that is not a primary airport an amount equal to-- 7,i7 #fj for each of the first #b1ejj passenger boardings at the airport during the prior calendar year2 and 7,,ii7 #aec4cc for each of the next #g1dii passenger boardings at the airport during the prior calendar year4 7ii7 ,applicability ,paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7d7 shall apply to funds apportioned under this subparagraph4 7,e7 ,special rule for air reserve stations ,notwithstanding section #dgajb1 the ,secretary shall consider a public-use airport that is co-located with an air reserve station to be a primary airport for purposes of this chapter4 7,f7 ,special rule for fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe ,notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph or the absence of scheduled passenger service at an airport1 the ,secretary shall apportion in fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe to the sponsor of an airport an amount based on the number of passenger boardings at the airport during whichever of the following years that would result in the highest apportioned amount under this paragraph3 7i7 ,calendar year #bjah4 7ii7 ,calendar year #bjai4 7iii7 ,the prior full calendar year prior to the current fiscal year4 4 7#b7 ,cargo airports ,section #dgaad7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking #c4e and inserting #d2 and 7ii7 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj pounds and inserting #be1jjj1jjj pounds2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively4 7b7 ,general aviation airports ,section #dgaad7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking ,special rule and inserting ,apportionment2 7,b7 by striking excluding primary airports but including reliever and nonprimary commercial service airports each place it appears and inserting excluding commercial service airports but including reliever airports2 7,c7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #bj percent and inserting #be percent2 and 7,d7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,an airport that has previously been listed as unclassified under the national plan of integrated airport systems that has reestablished the classified status of such airport as of the date of apportionment shall be eligible to accrue apportionment funds pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 so long as such airport retains such classified status4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking ,airports in ,alaska1 ,puerto ,rico1 and ,hawaii and inserting ,airports in noncontiguous ,states and territories2 7,b7 by striking ,an amount apportioned under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,alaska1 ,puerto ,rico1 and ,hawaii ,an amount apportioned under this subsection 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,other territories ,an amount apportioned under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 may be made available by the ,secretary for any public-use airport in ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands if the ,secretary determines that there are insufficient qualified grant applications for projects at airports that are otherwise eligible for funding under that paragraph4 ,the ,secretary shall prioritize the use of such amounts in the territory the amount was originally apportioned in4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by inserting or subsection 7c77#a77;,d7 after under this subsection2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking provision of this subsection and inserting provision of this section2 and 7,b7 by inserting or subsection 7c77#a77;,d7 after under this subsection2 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#f7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 respectively4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dgajf7;a77#g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b7 and inserting section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,b7 #dab4 ,,pfc turnback reduction 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgaad7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking sponsor of an airport having at least 4#be percent of the total number of boardings each year in the ,united ,states and and inserting sponsor of a medium or large hub airport2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #ej percent and inserting #dj percent each place it appears2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #ge percent and inserting #fj percent each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,effective date of reduction 7,a7 ,new charge collection ,a reduction in an apportionment under paragraph 7#a7 shall not take effect until the first fiscal year following the year in which the collection of the charge imposed under section #djaag has begun4 7,b7 ,new categorization ,a reduction in an apportionment under paragraph 7#a7 shall only be applied to an airport if such airport has been designated as a medium or large hub airport for #c consecutive years4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,for an airport that increased in categorization from a small hub to a medium hub in any fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed7 and prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 the amendment to section #dgaad7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 under subsection 7a7 shall be applied as though the airport increased in categorization from a small hub to a medium hub in the calendar year prior to the first fiscal year in which such amendment is applicable4 #dac4 ,transfer of ,,aip supplemental funds to formula program ,section #dgaae7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,minimum allocation ,not more than #be percent of the amounts available under this subsection shall be used to provide grants at nonhub and small hub airports4 7,c7 ,prioritization ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prioritize projects that reduce runway incursions or increase runway or taxiway safety4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 by striking clause 7v7 and inserting the following3 7v7 #a1aaj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7vi7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7vii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7viii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7ix7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 7x7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 by striking #b fiscal years and inserting #c fiscal years4 #dad4 ,small airport fund ,section #dgaaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,not more than #be percent for grants for projects at small hub airports4 7#b7 ,not less than #be percent for grants to sponsors of public-use airports 7except commercial service airports74 7#c7 ,not less than #ej percent for grants to sponsors of commercial service airports that are not larger than a nonhub airport4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7f7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,general aviation hangars and transient aprons ,in distributing amounts from the fund described in subsection 7a7 to sponsors described in subsection 7b77#b7 and 7b77#c7-- 7#a7 #e percent of each amount shall be used for projects to construct aircraft hangars that are not larger than #e1jjj square feet2 and 7#b7 #e percent of each amount shall be used for projects to construct or rehabilitate aprons intended to be used for itinerant general aviation aircraft parking4 4 #dae4 ,revision of discretionary categories ,section #dgaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7 by striking or 7#c77;,a71 whichever is applicable2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking section #dgaad7;d77#c77;,a7 and inserting section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 by striking section #dgaad7;d77#c77;,b7 and inserting section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,b72 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by striking #dgaad7;d77#c77;,a7 and inserting #dgaad7;d77#b77;,a72 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,a7 of this title and inserting section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,b77i72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,b7 or 7,c7 and inserting section #dgaad7;d77#b77;,b77ii7 or 7iii7 in each place it appears2 and 7ii7 by striking of this title2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj2 7,,ii7 by striking for compatible land use planning and projects carried out by ,state and local governments under section #dgada12 7,,iii7 by striking section #dgajb7c77,q7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,o7 through 7,q7 of section #dgajb7c72 7,,iv7 by striking to comply with the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq472 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3,the ,secretary shall provide not less than two-thirds of amounts under this subparagraph and paragraph 7#c7 for grants to sponsors of small hub1 medium hub1 and large hub airports42 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,special rule ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 if the amount made available under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 was not equal to or greater than #aej1jjj1jjj in the preceding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall issue grants for projects eligible under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 from apportionment funds made available under section #dgaad that are not required during the fiscal year pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 in an amount that is not less than-- 7,a7 #aej1jjj1jjj2 minus 7,b7 the amount made available under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 in the preceding fiscal year4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a7 by striking ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and except as provided in section #dgaaf7;b77#b74 #daf4 ,terminal development ,section #dgaai of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking in a nonrevenue-producing public-use area of a commercial service airport and all that follows through of the ,government and inserting the following3 at an airport if the sponsor certifies that the airport1 on the date the grant application is submitted to the ,secretary1 has-- 7,a7 that any necessary airport development project affecting airport safety1 security1 or capacity will not be deferred if the ,secretary approves a terminal development project under this section2 and 7,b7 provided for access by passengers to the area of the airport for boarding or exiting aircraft that are not air carrier aircraft4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking parking lot if and all that follows through ,secretary's approval and inserting parking lot2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b71 7e7 and 7f72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 any part of amounts apportioned to an airport sponsor under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #dgaad to pay project costs allowable under subsection 7a72 7#b7 on the approval of the ,secretary1 any part of amounts that may be distributed for the fiscal year from the discretionary fund established under section #dgaae to the sponsor of an airport to pay project costs allowable under subsection 7a72 7#c7 on the approval of the ,secretary1 any part of amounts that may be distributed for the fiscal year from the small airport fund established under section #dgaaf to the sponsor of an airport eligible to receive funds under section #dgaaf to pay project costs allowable under subsection 7a72 4 #dag4 ,state block grant program 7a7 ,offsetting administrative expenses burden on ,states ,section #dgaji7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ij percent and inserting #ia percent4 7b7 ,training ,section #dgabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,training for participating ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to each ,state participating in the block grant program under this section training or updated training materials for the administrative responsibilities assumed by the ,state under such program at no cost to the ,state4 7#b7 ,timing ,the training or updated training materials provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided at least once during each #b-year period and at any time there is a material change in the program4 4 7c7 ,administration ,section #dgabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,roles and responsibilities of participating ,states 7#a7 ,airports ,unless a ,state participating in the block grant program under this section expressly agrees in a memorandum of agreement1 the ,secretary shall not require the ,state to manage functions and responsibilities for airport actions or projects that do not relate to such program4 7#b7 ,program documentation ,any grant agreement providing funds to be administered under such program shall be consistent with the most recently executed memorandum of agreement between the ,state and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall provide parity to participating ,states and shall only require the same type of information and level of detail for any program agreements and documentation that the ,administrator would perform with respect to such action if the ,state did not participate in the program4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,administrator shall retain responsibility for the following1 unless expressly agreed to by the ,state3 7,a7 ,grant compliance investigations1 determinations1 and enforcement4 7,b7 ,obstruction evaluation and airport airspace analysis1 determinations1 and enforcement off airport property4 7,c7 ,non-rulemaking analysis1 determinations1 and enforcement for proposed improvements on airport properties not associated with this subchapter1 or off airport property4 7,d7 ,land use determinations under section #afc of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajg note71 compatibility planning1 and airport layout plan review and approval for projects not funded by amounts available under this subchapter4 7,e7 ,nonaeronautical and special event recommendations and approvals4 7,f7 ,instrument approach procedure evaluations and determinations4 7,g7 ,environmental review for projects not funded by amounts available under this subchapter4 7,h7 ,review and approval of land leases1 land releases1 changes in on-airport land-use designation1 and through-the-fence agreements4 4 7d7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall issue a report on the ,office of ,airports of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the airport improvement program under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and include in such report a description of-- 7#a7 the responsibilities of ,states participating in the block grant program under section #dgabh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the impact of title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 and other ,federal administrative funding sources on the ability of such ,states to disburse and administer airport improvement program funds4 7e7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress supports the disbursement of a percentage of administrative funds made available under the heading ,federal ,aviation ,administration--,airport ,infrastructure ,grants in title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 to non-primary airports participating in the ,state's block grant program each fiscal year of the ,airport ,infrastructure ,grants program4 #dah4 ,innovative financing techniques ,section #dgace of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may approve an application by an airport sponsor to use grants received under this subchapter for innovative financing techniques related to an airport development project that is located at an airport that is not a large hub airport4 7#b7 ,approval ,the ,secretary may approve not more than #cj applications described under paragraph 7#a7 in a fiscal year4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purpose of grants made under this section shall be to-- 7#a7 provide information on the benefits and difficulties of using innovative financing techniques for airport development projects2 7#b7 lower the total cost of an airport development project2 or 7#c7 expedite the delivery or completion of an airport development project without reducing safety or causing environmental harm4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 any other techniques that the ,secretary determines are consistent with the purposes of this section4 4 #dai4 ,long-term management plans ,section #dgacf7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 by striking applicants that will and inserting the following3 applicants that-- 7#a7 will 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 provide a long-term management plan for eligible vehicles and equipment that includes the existing and future infrastructure requirements of the airport related to such vehicles and equipment4 4 #dbj4 ,alternative project delivery 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgadb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,design-build contracting and inserting ,alternative project delivery2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7ii7 by striking award a design-build and inserting award a covered project delivery2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking design-build and inserting covered project delivery2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking design-build contract will and inserting covered project delivery contract is projected to2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,covered project delivery contract defined ,in this section1 the term covered project delivery contract means-- 7#a7 an agreement that provides for both design and construction of a project by a contractor through alternative project delivery methods1 including construction manager-at-risk and progressive design build2 or 7#b7 a single contract for the delivery of a whole project that-- 7,a7 includes1 at a minimum1 the sponsor1 builder1 and architect-engineer as parties that are subject to the terms of the contract2 7,b7 aligns the interests of all the parties to the contract with respect to the project costs and project outcomes2 and 7,c7 includes processes to ensure transparency and collaboration among all parties to the contract relating to project costs and project outcomes4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dgadb and inserting the following3 #dgadb4 ,alternative project delivery4 4 #dba4 ,nonmovement area surveillance surface display systems pilot program ,section #dgadc7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #dbb4 ,repeal of obsolete criminal provisions ,section #dgcjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #dgc of such title1 are repealed4 #dbc4 ,limitation on certain rolling stock procurements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7except section #dgabg7 each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,limitation on certain rolling stock procurements 7#a7 ,in general ,financial assistance made available under the provisions described in subsection 7a7 shall not be used in awarding a contract or subcontract to an entity on or after the date of enactment of this subsection for the procurement of rolling stock for use in an airport-related project if the manufacturer of the rolling stock-- 7,a7 is incorporated in or has manufacturing facilities in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is owned or controlled by1 is a subsidiary of1 or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- 7i7 is identified as a nonmarket economy country 7as defined in section #gga7ah7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 as of the date of enactment of this subsection2 7ii7 was identified by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative in the most recent report required by section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection 7g77#c7 of that section2 and 7iii7 is subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term otherwise related legally or financially does not include-- 7i7 a minority relationship or investment2 or 7ii7 relationship with or investment in a subsidiary1 joint venture1 or other entity based in a country described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 that does not export rolling stock or components of rolling stock for use in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,corporation based in ,people's ,republic of ,china ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a77i71 for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term otherwise related legally or financially includes a minority relationship or investment if the relationship or investment involves a corporation based in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,international agreements ,this subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,restricting contract awards because of discrimination against ,united ,states goods or services ,section #ejajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7except section #dgabg74 7#b7 ,restriction on airport projects using products or services of foreign countries denying fair market opportunities ,section #ejajd7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7except section #dgabg74 7#c7 ,fraudulent use of ,made in ,america label ,section #ejaje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7except section #dgabg74 #dbd4 ,regulatory application ,section #djaac7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or in administering the ,airport ,improvement ,program under chapter #dga after ,code of ,federal ,regulations12 and 7#b7 by inserting or administrative after regulatory4 #dbe4 ,national priority system formulas 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall review and update the ,national ,priority ,system prioritization formulas contained in ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,order #ejij4e to account for the amendments to chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 made by this ,act4 7b7 ,required consultation ,in revising the formulas under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives of the following3 7#a7 ,primary airports1 including large1 medium1 small1 and nonhub airports4 7#b7 ,non-primary airports1 including general aviation airports4 7#c7 ,airport trade associations1 including trade associations representing airport executives4 7#d7 ,state aviation officials1 including associations representing such officials4 7#e7 ,air carriers1 including mainline1 regional1 and low cost air carriers4 7#f7 ,associations representing air carriers4 7c7 ,priority projects ,in revising the formulas under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall assign the highest priority to projects that increase or maintain the safety1 efficiency1 and capacity of the aviation system4 #dbf4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,while significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program and the airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise program under sections #dgaac and #dgajg7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 respectively1 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 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 ,such testimony and documentation show that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem4 7#c7 ,the testimony and documentation described in paragraph 7#b7 demonstrate that race and gender discrimination 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 other aspects of airport-related business in the public and private markets4 7#d7 ,the testimony and documentation described in paragraph 7#b7 provide a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the airport disadvantaged business enterprise program and the airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise program to address race and gender discrimination in airport-related business4 7b7 ,supportive services ,section #dgaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,supportive services 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 may1 at the request of an airport sponsor1 provide assistance under a grant issued under this subchapter to develop1 conduct1 and administer training programs and assistance programs in connection with any airport improvement project subject to part #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for small business concerns referred to in subsection 7b7 to achieve proficiency to compete1 on an equal basis for contracts and subcontracts related to such projects4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive assistance under this section is-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a political subdivision of a ,state or local government2 7,c7 a ,tribal government2 7,d7 an airport sponsor2 7,e7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,f7 a group of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e72 or 7,g7 any other organization considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 #dbg4 ,airport access roads in remote locations ,section #afb of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajb note7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #dbh4 ,limited regulation of nonfederally sponsored property ,section #afc of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajg note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,limited regulation ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not require an airport to seek approval for 7including in the submission of an airport layout plan71 or directly or indirectly regulate 7including through any grant assurance7-- 7,a7 the acquisition1 use1 lease1 encumbrance1 transfer1 or disposal of land 7including any portion of such land7 by an airport sponsor2 or 7,b7 the construction1 development1 improvement1 use1 or removal of any facility 7including any portion of such facility7 upon such land4 7#b7 ,burden of demonstrating applicability ,the burden of demonstrating the nonapplicability of paragraph 7#a71 or the applicability of an exception under subsection 7b71 shall be on the ,secretary4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking regulation and inserting law1 regulation1 or grant assurance2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking aircraft operations and inserting aircraft operations that occur or are projected to occur at an airport as described in an airport's master plan2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking facility and inserting facility that the ,secretary demonstrates was2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking contained and inserting that the ,secretary demonstrates is contained2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to affect the applicability of sections #dgajg7;b7 or #dgacc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to revenues generated by the use1 lease1 encumbrance1 transfer1 or disposal of land under subsection 7a71 facilities upon such land1 or any portion of such land or facilities2 or 7#b7 to limit the ,secretary's authority to approve or regulate airport projects 7or portions of airport projects7 that are not subject to the provisions of subsection 7a74 4 #dbi4 ,motorcoach enplanement pilot program ,with respect to fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh1 passengers who board a motorcoach at an airport that is chartered or provided by an air carrier to transport such passengers to another airport at which the passengers board an aircraft in service in air commerce1 that entered the sterile area of the airport at which such passengers initially boarded the motorcoach1 shall be deemed to be included under the term passenger boardings in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dcj4 ,populous counties without airports ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not deny inclusion in the national plan of integrated airport systems maintained under section #dgajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to an airport or proposed airport if the airport or proposed airport-- 7#a7 is located in the most populous county 7as such term is defined in section #b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code7 of a ,state that does not have an airport listed in the national plan2 7#b7 has an airport sponsor that was established before ,january #a1 #bjag2 7#c7 is located more than #ae miles away from another airport listed in the national plan2 7#d7 demonstrates how the airport will meet the operational activity required1 through a forecast validated by the ,secretary1 within the first #aj years of operation2 7#e7 meets ,federal ,aviation ,administration airport design standards2 7#f7 submits a benefit-cost analysis2 7#g7 presents a detailed financial plan to accomplish construction and ongoing maintenance2 and 7#h7 has the documented support of the ,state government for the entry of the airport or proposed airport into the national plan4 #dca4 ,continued availability of aviation gasoline 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall ensure that any of such varieties of aviation gasoline as may be necessary to fuel any model of piston-engine aircraft remain available for purchase at each airport listed on the national plan of integrated airport systems 7as described in section #dgajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 at which aviation gasoline was available for purchase as of ,october #e1 #bjah4 7b7 ,removal of availability ,the ,administrator shall consider a prohibition or restriction on the sale of such varieties of aviation gasoline to violate assurance #bb 7or any successor assurance related to economic nondiscrimination7 of grant assurances associated with the airport improvement program under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,aviation gasoline defined ,in this section1 the term aviation gasoline means a gasoline on which a tax is imposed under section #djha7;a77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7including a leaded or unleaded gasoline74 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7#a7 affect any airport sponsor under an investigation initiated by the ,administrator under part #ac or #af of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 relating to the availability of aviation gasoline found to be out of compliance with the grant assurance described in subsection 7b7 before the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 require any particular action by the ,administrator if the ,administrator determines through such investigation that such airport sponsor has violated a grant assurance2 or 7#c7 prevent an airport or any retail fuel seller at such airport from making available for purchase and resale an unleaded aviation gasoline that has been approved by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and has an industry consensus standard for use in lieu of leaded aviation gasoline if such unleaded aviation gasoline is certified for use in all aircraft spark ignition piston engine models4 #dcb4 ,,aip handbook update 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall revise the ,airport ,improvement ,program ,handbook 7,order #eajj4ch;,d7 7in this section referred to as the ,handbook7 to account for legislative changes to the airport improvement program under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and to make such other changes as the ,administrator determines necessary4 7b7 ,requirements ,in updating the ,handbook1 the ,administrator may not impose any additional requirements or restrictions on the use of ,airport ,improvement ,program funds except as specifically directed by legislation4 7c7 ,consultation and public comment 7#a7 ,consultation ,in developing the revised ,handbook under this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with aviation stakeholders1 including airports and air carriers4 7#b7 ,public comment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall publish a draft revision of the ,handbook and make such draft available for public comment for a period of not less than #ij days4 7,b7 ,review ,the ,administrator shall review all comments submitted during the public comment period described under subparagraph 7,a7 and1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 incorporate changes based on such comments into the final revision of the ,handbook4 7d7 ,interim implementation of changes ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue program guidance letters to provide for the interim implementation of amendments to the ,airport ,improvement ,program made by this ,act4 #dcc4 ,,gao audit of airport financial reporting program 7a7 ,audit ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall complete an audit of the airport financial reporting program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and provide recommendations to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on improvements to such program4 7b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the audit required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 review relevant ,administration guidance to airports1 including the version of ,advisory ,circular #aej_/eajj-ai1 titled ,operating and ,financial ,summary1 that is in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 evaluate the information requested or required by the ,administrator from airports for completeness and usefulness by the ,administration and the public2 7#c7 assess the costs associated with collecting1 reporting1 and maintaining such information for airports and the ,administration2 7#d7 determine if such information provided is-- 7,a7 updated on a regular basis to make such information useful2 and 7,b7 audited and verified in an appropriate manner2 7#e7 assess if the ,administration has addressed the issues the ,administration discovered during the apportionment and disbursement of relief funds to airports under the ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 and ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf7 using inaccurate and aged airport financial data2 and 7#f7 determine whether the airport financial reporting program as structured as of the date of enactment provides value to the ,administration1 the aviation industry1 or the public4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #c months after the completion of the audit required under subsection 7a71 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 the findings of such audit and any recommendations provided to the ,administrator to improve or alter the airport financial reporting program4 #dcd4 ,,gao review of nonaeronautical revenue streams at airports 7a7 ,review ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of non-aeronautical revenue streams currently used by hub airports of varying size1 assess the impact of nonaeronautical revenue on airports1 and evaluate opportunities for revenue that are unutilized or are underutilized by such airports4 7b7 ,scope ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 examine the nonaeronautical revenue streams at a variety of public-use airports in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 examine nonaeronautical revenue streams used by foreign airports2 7#c7 examine revenue streams used by similar types of infrastructure operators like train stations1 bus depots1 and shopping malls2 7#d7 determine the revenue effects of entering into1 or choosing not to enter into1 concessionaire agreements with companies operating at airports that are not a party to such agreements2 and 7#e7 examine users and beneficiaries of airport services1 facilities1 property1 and passengers1 and determine if any such users or beneficiaries could or should be considered as a source of nonaeronautical revenue for an airport4 7c7 ,consultation ,as part of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with representatives of airport concessionaires1 airport sponsors1 airport governance entities1 airport financial planning consultants1 and any other relevant stakeholders the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7d7 ,findings1 best practices1 and recommendations ,as part of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall produce best practices and recommendations that can be adopted by public-use airports to increase non-aeronautical revenue4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c months after the completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 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 the findings1 best practices1 and recommendations of such review4 #dce4 ,maintaining safe fire and rescue staffing levels 7a7 ,update to regulation ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update the regulations contained in section #aci4cai of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to ensure that paragraph 7#d7 of such section provides that at least #a individual maintains certification at the emergency medical technician basic level1 or higher4 7b7 ,staffing review ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall conduct a review of airport environments and related regulations to evaluate sufficient staffing levels necessary for firefighting and rescue services and response at airports certified under part #aci of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after completing 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 containing the results of the review4 #dcf4 ,,gao study of onsite airport generation 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study on the feasibility of installation and adoption of certain power generation property at airports which receive funding from the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,content ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall examine-- 7#a7 any safety impacts of the installation and operation of such power generation property1 either in aggregate or around certain locations or structures at the airport2 7#b7 regulatory barriers to adoption2 7#c7 benefits to adoption2 7#d7 previous examples of adoptions2 7#e7 impacts on other entities2 and 7#f7 previous examples of adoption and factors pertaining to previous examples of adoption1 including-- 7,a7 novel uses beyond supplemental power generation1 such as expanding nonresidential property around airports to minimize noise1 power generation resilience1 and market forces2 7,b7 challenges identified in the installation process2 7,c7 upfront and long-term costs1 both foreseen and unforeseen2 7,d7 funding sources used to pay for upfront costs2 and 7,e7 long-term savings4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the initiation of the study under subsection 7a71 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 and recommendations on the results of the study4 7d7 ,power generation property defined ,in this section1 the term power generation property means equipment defined in section #dh7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 #dcg4 ,transportation demand management at airports 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to examine the efficacy of transportation demand management strategies at ,united ,states airports4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall examine1 at minimum-- 7#a7 whether transportation demand management strategies should be considered by airports when making infrastructure planning and construction decisions2 7#b7 the impact of transportation demand management strategies on existing multimodal options to and from airports in the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 best practices for developing transportation demand management strategies that can be used to improve access to airports for passengers and airport and airline personnel4 7c7 ,report ,upon completion of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 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 such study4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term transportation demand management strategy means the use of planning1 programs1 policy1 marketing1 communications1 incentives1 pricing1 data1 and technology to optimize travel modes1 routes used1 departure times1 and number of trips4 #dch4 ,coastal airports assessment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,engineers and ,commanding ,general of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 initiate an assessment on the resiliency of coastal airports in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 examine the impact of sea-level rise and other environmental factors that pose risks to coastal airports2 and 7#b7 identify and evaluate current initiatives to prevent and mitigate the impacts of factors described in paragraph 7#a7 on coastal airports4 7c7 ,report ,upon completion of the assessment1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve the resiliency of coastal airports in the ,united ,states4 #dci4 ,airport investment partnership program ,section #dgacd7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,benefit-cost analysis ,prior to approving an application submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may require a benefit-cost analysis4 ,if a benefit-cost analysis is required1 the ,secretary shall issue a preliminary and conditional finding1 which shall-- 7,a7 be issued not later than #fj days after the date on which the sponsor submits all information required by the ,secretary2 7,b7 be based upon a collaborative review process that includes the sponsor or sponsor's representative2 7,c7 not constitute the issuance of a ,federal grant or obligation to issue a grant under this chapter or other provision of law2 and 7,d7 not constitute any other obligation on the part of the ,federal ,government until the conditions specified in the final benefit-cost analysis are met4 4 #ddj4 ,,gao study on per-trip airport fees for ,,tnc consumers 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of fees that airports assess against customers of transportation network companies4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall address-- 7#a7 the methodology used by airports to set a fee for customers of ,t,n,cs2 7#b7 expenditures by airports of fees assessed against customers of ,t,n,cs2 and 7#c7 a comparison of the fees imposed by airports on customers of ,t,n,cs and other comparable modes of for-hire transportation1 such as taxi4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ab 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 study4 7d7 ,transportation network company defined2 ,,tnc defined ,in this section1 the term transportation network company or ,,tnc-- 7#a7 means a corporation1 partnership1 sole proprietorship1 or other entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the entity in order for the driver to transport the rider using a vehicle owned1 leased1 or otherwise authorized for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider2 and 7#b7 does not include a shared-expense carpool or vanpool arrangement that is not intended to generate profit for the driver4 #dda4 ,special rule for reclassification of certain unclassified airports 7a7 ,request for reclassification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 a privately owned reliever airport 7as such term is defined in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is identified as unclassified in the ,national ,plan of ,integrated ,airport ,systems1 #bjba-bjbe 7as published under section #dgajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 may submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation a request to reclassify the airport according to the criteria used to classify a publicly owned airport4 7#b7 ,required information ,in submitting a request under paragraph 7#a71 a privately owned reliever airport shall include the following information3 7,a7 ,a sworn statement and accompanying documentation that demonstrates how the airport would satisfy the requirements of ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,order #ejij4e1 titled ,formulation of the ,,npias and ,,acip 7or any successor guidance71 to be classified as ,local or ,basic if the airport was publicly owned4 7,b7 ,a report that-- 7i7 identifies the role of the airport to the aviation system2 and 7ii7 describes the long-term fiscal viability of the airport based on demonstrated aeronautical activity and associated revenues relative to ongoing operating and maintenance costs4 7b7 ,eligibility review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after receiving a request from a privately owned reliever airport under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall perform an eligibility review with respect to the airport1 including an assessment of the airport's safety1 security1 capacity1 access1 compliance with ,federal grant assurances1 and protection of natural resources and the quality of the environment1 as prescribed by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,public sponsor ,in performing the eligibility review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may require the airport requesting reclassification to provide information regarding the outlook 7whether positive or negative7 for obtaining a public sponsor2 and 7,b7 may not require the airport to obtain a public sponsor4 7c7 ,reclassification by the secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after receiving a request from a privately owned reliever airport under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall grant such request if the following criteria are met3 7,a7 ,the request includes the required information under subsection 7a77#b74 7,b7 ,the privately owned reliever airport1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary-- 7i7 passes the eligibility review performed under subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 submits a corrective action plan in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,corrective action plan ,with respect to a privately owned reliever airport that does not1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 pass the eligibility review performed under subsection 7b71 such airport may resubmit to the ,secretary a reclassification request along with a corrective action plan that-- 7,a7 resolves any shortcomings identified in such eligibility review2 and 7,b7 proves that any necessary corrective action has been completed by the airport4 7d7 ,effective date ,the reclassification of any privately owned reliever airport under this section shall take effect not later than-- 7#a7 ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for any request granted under subsection 7c77#a72 and 7#b7 ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for any request granted after the submission of a corrective action plan under subsection 7c77#b74 #ddb4 ,permanent solar powered taxiway edge lighting systems ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall produce an engineering brief that describes the acceptable use of permanent solar powered taxiway edge lighting systems at regional1 local1 and basic nonprimary airports 7as categorized in the most recent ,national ,plan of ,integrated ,airport ,systems74 #ddc4 ,secondary runways ,in approving grants for projects with funds made available pursuant to title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 under the heading ,federal ,aviation ,administration--,airport ,infrastructure ,grants1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider permitting a nonhub or small hub airport to use such funds to extend secondary runways1 notwithstanding the level of operational activity as such airport4 #ddd4 ,increasing the energy efficiency of airports and meeting current and future energy power demands 7a7 ,in general ,section #dgadj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #dgadj4 ,meeting current and future energy power demand 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 encourage the sponsor of each public-use airport to-- 7,a7 conduct airport planning that assesses the airport's-- 7i7 current and future energy power requirements1 including-- 7,i7 heating and cooling2 7,,ii7 on-road airport vehicles and ground support equipment2 7,,iii7 gate electrification2 7,,iv7 electric aircraft charging2 and 7,v7 vehicles and equipment used to transport passengers and employees between the airport and-- 7aa7 nearby facilities owned or controlled by the airport or which otherwise directly support the functions or services provided by the airport2 or 7bb7 an intermodal surface transportation facility adjacent to the airport2 and 7ii7 existing energy infrastructure condition1 location and capacity1 including base load and backup power1 to meet the current and future electrical power demand as identified in this subparagraph2 and 7,b7 conduct airport development to increase energy efficiency or meet future electrical power demands as identified in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 reimburse the airport sponsor for the costs incurred in conducting the assessment under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants from amounts made available under section #dhajc to assist airport sponsors that have completed the assessment described in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 to acquire or construct equipment that will increase energy efficiency at the airport2 and 7,b7 to pursue an airport development project described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible for a grant under paragraph 7#a71 the sponsor of a public-use airport shall submit an application1 including a certification that no safety projects are being deferred by requesting a grant under this section1 to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dgadj and inserting the following3 #dgadj4 ,meeting current and future energy power demand4 4 #dde4 ,electric aircraft infrastructure pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may establish a pilot program under which the sponsors of public-use airports may use funds made available under chapter #dga or section #dhajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for use at up to #aj airports to carry out-- 7#a7 activities associated with the acquisition1 by purchase or lease1 operation1 and installation of equipment to support the operations of electric aircraft1 including interoperable electric vehicle charging equipment2 and 7#b7 the construction or modification of infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of power or services necessary for the use of electric aircraft1 including-- 7,a7 on airport utility upgrades2 and 7,b7 associated design costs4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a public-use airport is eligible for participation in the pilot program under this section if the ,secretary finds that funds made available under subsection 7a7 would support-- 7#a7 electric aircraft operators at such airport1 or using such airport2 or 7#b7 electric aircraft operators planning to operate at such airport with an associated agreement in place4 7c7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall sunset #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ddf4 ,curb management practices ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to-- 7#a7 prevent airports from engaging in curb management practices1 including determining and assigning curb designations1 regulations1 and to install and maintain upon any of the roadways or parts of roadways as many curb zones as necessary to aid in the regulation1 control1 and inspection of passenger loading and unloading2 or 7#b7 prevent airports from enforcing curb zones using sensor1 camera1 automated license plate recognition1 and software technologies and issuing citations by mail to the registered owner of the vehicle4 #ddg4 ,notice of funding opportunity ,notwithstanding part #bjj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other provision of law1 funds made available as part of the airport improvement program under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga or chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be subject to any public notice of funding opportunity requirement4 #ddh4 ,special carryover assumption rule ,section #dgaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,special carryover assumption rule ,in addition to amounts made available under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may add to the discretionary fund an amount equal to one-third of the apportionment funds made available under section #dgaad that were not required during the previous fiscal year pursuant to section #dgaag7;b77#a7 out of the anticipated amount of apportionment funds made available under section #dgaad that will not be required during the current fiscal year pursuant to section #dgaag7;b77#a74 4 #ddi4 ,runway safety projects ,in awarding grants under section #dgaae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for runway safety projects1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 reduce unnecessary or undesirable project segmentation2 and 7#b7 complete the entire project in an expeditious manner4 ,b ,passenger ,facility ,charges #dfa4 ,,pfc application approvals ,section #djaag7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 each project is an eligible airport-related project2 4 #dfb4 ,,pfc authorization pilot program implementation ,section #djaag7l7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,pilot ,program and inserting ,alternative procedures2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in lieu of submitting an application under subsection 7c71 an eligible agency may impose a passenger facility charge in accordance with the procedures under this subsection subject to the limitations of this section4 4 ,c ,noise and ,environmental ,programs and ,streamlining #dga4 ,streamlining consultation process ,section #dgaja7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking shall and inserting may4 #dgb4 ,repeal of burdensome emissions credit requirements ,section #dgaci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking airport sponsors receive and inserting airport sponsors may receive2 7ii7 by striking carrying out projects and inserting carrying out projects1 including projects2 and 7iii7 by striking conditions and inserting considerations2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking airport sponsor and inserting airport sponsor1 including for an airport outside of a nonattainment area12 7ii7 by striking only2 7iii7 by striking or as offsets and inserting 1 as offsets2 and 7iv7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 or as part of a ,state implementation plan42 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 #dgc4 ,expedited environmental review and ,one ,federal ,decision ,section #dgaga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#b7 by striking ,secretary in each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking develop and2 and 7ii7 by striking projects at congested airports and all that follows through aviation security projects and inserting projects1 terminal development projects1 general aviation airport construction or improvement projects1 and aviation safety projects2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking better and inserting streamlined4 7#d7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,aviation projects subject to a streamlined environmental review process 7#a7 ,in general ,any airport capacity enhancement project1 terminal development project1 or general aviation airport construction or improvement project shall be subject to the coordinated and expedited environmental review process requirements set forth in this section4 7#b7 ,project designation criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may designate an aviation safety project for priority environmental review4 ,a designated project shall be subject to the coordinated and expedited environmental review process requirements set forth in this section4 7,b7 ,project designation criteria ,the ,administrator shall establish guidelines for the designation of an aviation safety project or aviation security project for priority environmental review4 ,such guidelines shall provide for consideration of-- 7i7 the importance or urgency of the project2 7ii7 the potential for undertaking the environmental review under existing emergency procedures under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7iii7 the need for cooperation and concurrent reviews by other ,federal or ,state agencies2 and 7iv7 the prospect for undue delay if the project is not designated for priority review4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7c7 by striking an airport capacity enhancement project at a congested airport or a project designated under subsection 7b77#c7 and inserting a project described or designated under subsection 7b72 7#f7 in subsection 7d7 by striking each airport capacity enhancement project at a congested airport or a project designated under subsection 7b77#c7 and inserting a project described or designated under subsection 7b72 7#g7 in subsection 7h7 by striking designated under subsection 7b77#c7 and all that follows through congested airports and inserting described in subsection 7b77#a72 7#h7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 by striking ,for any and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,for any 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,deadline ,the ,administrator shall define the purpose and need of a project not later than #de days after receipt of a draft purpose and need statement 7or revision thereof that materially affects a statement previously prepared or accepted by the ,administrator7 from an airport sponsor4 ,the ,administrator shall provide airport sponsors with appropriate guidance to implement any applicable requirements4 2 7#i7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by striking an airport capacity enhancement project at a congested airport or a project designated under subsection 7b77#c7 and inserting a project described or designated under subsection 7b72 7,b7 by striking project shall consider and inserting the following3 project shall-- 7#a7 consider 2 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 limit the comments of the agency to-- 7,a7 subject matter areas within the special expertise of the agency2 and 7,b7 changes necessary to ensure the agency is carrying out the obligations of that agency under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi and other applicable law4 2 7#aj7 in subsection 7l7 by striking the period at the end and inserting and section #aejc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations42 and 7#aa7 by striking subsection 7m7 and inserting the following3 7m7 ,coordination and schedule 7#a7 ,coordination plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of publication of a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement or the initiation of an environmental assessment1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a plan for coordinating public and agency participation in and comment on the environmental review process for a project described or designated under subsection 7b74 ,the coordination plan may be incorporated into a memorandum of understanding4 7,b7 ,cloud-based1 interactive digital platforms ,the ,administrator is encouraged to utilize cloud-based1 interactive digital platforms to meet community engagement and agency coordination requirements under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,schedule 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administration shall establish as part of such coordination plan1 after consultation with and the concurrence of each participating agency for the project and with the ,state in which the project is located 7and1 if the ,state is not the project sponsor1 with the project sponsor71 a schedule for-- 7,i7 interim milestones and deadlines for agency activities necessary to complete the environmental review2 and 7,,ii7 completion of the environmental review process for the project4 7ii7 ,factors for consideration ,in establishing the schedule under clause 7i71 the ,administration shall consider factors such as-- 7,i7 the responsibilities of participating agencies under applicable laws2 7,,ii7 resources available to the cooperating agencies2 7,,iii7 overall size and complexity of the project2 7,,iv7 the overall time required by an agency to conduct an environmental review and make decisions under applicable ,federal law relating to a project 7including the issuance or denial of a permit or license7 and the cost of the project2 and 7,v7 the sensitivity of the natural and historic resources that could be affected by the project4 7iii7 ,maximum project schedule ,to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable ,federal law1 the ,administrator shall develop1 in concurrence with the project sponsor1 a maximum schedule for the project described or designated under subsection 7b7 that is not more than #b years for the completion of the environmental review process for such projects1 as measured from1 as applicable the date of publication of a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to the record of decision4 7iv7 ,dispute resolution 7,i7 ,in general ,any issue or dispute that arises between the ,administrator and participating agencies 7or amongst participating agencies7 during the environmental review process will be addressed expeditiously to avoid delay4 7,,ii7 ,responsibilities ,the ,administrator and participating agencies shall-- 7aa7 implement the requirements of this section consistent with any dispute resolution process established in an applicable law1 regulation1 or legally binding agreement to the maximum extent permitted by law2 and 7bb7 seek to resolve issues or disputes at the earliest possible time at the project level through agency employees who have day-to-day involvement in the project4 7,,iii7 ,elevation for missed milestone ,if a dispute between the ,administrator and participating agencies 7or amongst participating agencies7 causes a milestone to be missed or extended1 or the ,administrator anticipates that a permitting timetable milestone will be missed or will need to be extended1 then the dispute shall be elevated to an official designated by the relevant agency for resolution4 ,such elevation should take place as soon as practicable after the ,administrator becomes aware of the dispute or potential missed milestone4 7,,iv7 ,exception ,disputes that do not impact the ability of an agency to meet a milestone may be elevated as appropriate4 7,v7 ,further evaluation ,once a dispute has been elevated to the designated official1 if no resolution has been reached at the end of #cj days after the relevant milestone date or extension date1 then the relevant agencies shall elevate the dispute to senior agency leadership for resolution4 7,d7 ,consistency with other time periods ,a schedule under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be consistent with any other relevant time periods established under ,federal law4 7,e7 ,modification 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the ,administrator may lengthen or shorten a schedule established under subparagraph 7,b7 for good cause4 ,a decision by a project sponsor to change1 modify1 expand1 or reduce the scope of a project may be considered as good cause for lengthening or shortening of such schedule as appropriate and based on the nature and extent of the proposed project adjustment4 7ii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,lengthened schedule ,the ,administrator may lengthen a schedule under clause 7i7 for a cooperating ,federal agency by not more than #a year after the latest deadline established for the project described or designated under subsection 7b7 by the ,administration4 7,,ii7 ,shortened schedule ,the ,administrator may not shorten a schedule under clause 7i7 if doing so would impair the ability of a cooperating ,federal agency to conduct necessary analyses or otherwise carry out relevant obligations of the ,federal agency for the project4 7,f7 ,failure to meet deadline ,if a cooperating ,federal agency fails to meet a deadline established under subparagraph 7,d77ii77,i7-- 7i7 the cooperating ,federal agency shall1 not later than #aj days after meeting the deadline1 submit to the ,administrator a report that describes the reasons why the deadline was not met2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 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 report under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 make the report under clause 7i7 publicly available on the website of the agency4 7,g7 ,dissemination ,a copy of a schedule under subparagraph 7,b71 and of any modifications to the schedule1 shall be-- 7i7 provided to all participating agencies and to the ,state transportation department of the ,state in which the project is located 7and1 if the ,state is not the project sponsor1 to the project sponsor72 and 7ii7 made available to the public4 7#b7 ,comment deadlines ,the ,administrator shall establish the following deadlines for comment during the environmental review process for a project3 7,a7 ,for comments by agencies and the public on a draft environmental impact statement1 a period of not more than #fj days after publication in the ,federal ,register of notice of the date of public availability of such statement1 unless-- 7i7 a different deadline is established by agreement of the lead agency1 the project sponsor1 and all participating agencies2 or 7ii7 the deadline is extended by the lead agency for good cause4 7,b7 ,for all other comment periods established by the lead agency for agency or public comments in the environmental review process1 a period of no more than #cj days from availability of the materials on which comment is requested1 unless-- 7i7 a different deadline is established by agreement of the ,administrator1 the project sponsor1 and all participating agencies2 or 7ii7 the deadline is extended by the lead agency for good cause4 7#c7 ,deadlines for decisions under other laws ,in any case in which a decision under any ,federal law relating to a project described or designated under subsection 7b7 7including the issuance or denial of a permit or license7 is required to be made by the later of the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the ,administrator made all final decisions of the lead agency with respect to the project1 or #ahj days after the date on which an application was submitted for the permit or license1 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 ,senate1 and publish on the website of the ,administration-- 7,a7 as soon as practicable after the #ahj-;day period1 an initial notice of the failure of the ,federal agency to make the decision2 and 7,b7 every #fj days thereafter until such date as all decisions of the ,federal agency relating to the project have been made by the ,federal agency1 an additional notice that describes the number of decisions of the ,federal agency that remain outstanding as of the date of the additional notice4 7#d7 ,involvement of the public ,nothing in this subsection shall reduce any time period provided for public comment in the environmental review process under existing ,federal law1 including a regulation4 7n7 ,concurrent reviews and single ,,nepa document 7#a7 ,concurrent reviews ,each participating agency and cooperating agency under the expedited and coordinated environmental review process established under this section shall-- 7,a7 carry out the obligations of that agency under other applicable law concurrently1 and in conjunction1 with the review required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 unless doing so would impair the ability of the ,federal agency to conduct needed analysis or otherwise carry out such obligations2 and 7,b7 formulate and implement administrative1 policy1 and procedural mechanisms to enable the agency to ensure completion of the environmental review process in a timely1 coordinated1 and environmentally responsible manner4 7#b7 ,single ,,nepa document 7,a7 ,in general ,except as inconsistent with subsection 7a71 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with ,federal law1 all ,federal permits and reviews for a project shall rely on a single environment document prepared under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 under the leadership of the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7,b7 ,use of document 7i7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,administrator shall develop an environmental document sufficient to satisfy the requirements for any ,federal approval or other ,federal action required for the project1 including permits issued by other ,federal agencies4 7ii7 ,cooperation of participating agencies ,other participating agencies shall cooperate with the lead agency and provide timely information to help the lead agency carry out this subparagraph4 7,c7 ,treatment as participating and cooperating agencies ,a ,federal agency required to make an approval or take an action for a project1 as described in this paragraph1 shall work with the ,administration for the project to ensure that the agency making the approval or taking the action is treated as being both a participating and cooperating agency for the project4 7#c7 ,participating agency responsibilities ,an agency participating in the expedited and coordinated environmental review process under this section shall-- 7,a7 provide comments1 responses1 studies1 or methodologies on those areas within the special expertise or jurisdiction of the agency2 and 7,b7 use the process to address any environmental issues of concern to the agency4 7o7 ,environmental impact statement 7#a7 ,in general ,in preparing a final environmental impact statement under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 for a project described or designated under subsection 7b71 if the ,administrator modifies the statement in response to comments that are minor and are confined to factual corrections or explanations of why the comments do not warrant additional agency response1 the ,administrator may write on errata sheets attached to the statement instead of rewriting the draft statement1 subject to the condition that the errata sheets-- 7,a7 cite the sources1 authorities1 and reasons that support the position of the agency2 and 7,b7 if appropriate1 indicate the circumstances that would trigger agency reappraisal or further response4 7#b7 ,single document ,to the maximum extent practicable1 for a project subject to a coordinated review process under this section1 the ,administrator shall expeditiously develop a single document that consists of a final environmental impact statement and a record of decision1 unless-- 7,a7 the final environmental impact statement or record of decision makes substantial changes to the project that are relevant to environmental or safety concerns2 or 7,b7 there is a significant new circumstance or information relevant to environmental concerns that bears on the proposed action or the environmental impacts of the proposed action4 7#c7 ,length of environmental document 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an environmental impact statement shall not exceed #aej pages1 not including any citations or appendices4 7,b7 ,extraordinary complexity ,an environmental impact statement for a proposed agency action of extraordinary complexity shall not exceed #cjj pages1 not including any citations or appendices4 7p7 ,integration of planning and environmental review 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#e7 and to the maximum extent practicable and appropriate1 the following agencies may adopt or incorporate by reference1 and use a planning product in proceedings relating to1 any class of action in the environmental review process of a project described or designated under subsection 7b73 7,a7 ,the lead agency for a project1 with respect to an environmental impact statement1 environmental assessment1 categorical exclusion1 or other document prepared under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,a cooperating agency with responsibility under ,federal law with respect to the process for and completion of any environmental permit1 approval1 review1 or study required for a project under any ,federal law other than the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 if consistent with that law4 7#b7 ,identification ,if the relevant agency makes a determination to adopt or incorporate by reference and use a planning product under paragraph 7#a71 such agency shall identify the agencies that participated in the development of the planning products4 7#c7 ,adoption or incorporation by reference of planning products ,the relevant agency may-- 7,a7 adopt or incorporate by reference an entire planning product under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 select portions of a planning project under paragraph 7#a7 for adoption or incorporation by reference4 7#d7 ,timing ,the adoption or incorporation by reference of a planning product under paragraph 7#a7 may-- 7,a7 be made at the time the relevant agencies decide the appropriate scope of environmental review for the project2 or 7,b7 occur later in the environmental review process1 as appropriate4 7#e7 ,conditions ,the relevant agency in the environmental review process may adopt or incorporate by reference a planning product under this section if the relevant agency determines1 with the concurrence of the lead agency and1 if the planning product is necessary for a cooperating agency to issue a permit1 review1 or approval for the project1 with the concurrence of the cooperating agency1 that the following conditions have been met3 7,a7 ,the planning product was developed through a planning process conducted pursuant to applicable ,federal law4 7,b7 ,the planning product was developed in consultation with appropriate ,federal and ,state resource agencies and ,indian ,tribes4 7,c7 ,the planning process included broad multidisciplinary consideration of systems-level or corridor-wide transportation needs and potential effects1 including effects on the human and natural environment4 7,d7 ,the planning process included public notice that the planning products produced in the planning process may be adopted during any subsequent environmental review process in accordance with this section4 7,e7 ,during the environmental review process1 the relevant agency has-- 7i7 made the planning documents available for public review and comment by members of the general public and ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments that may have an interest in the proposed project2 7ii7 provided notice of the intention of the relevant agency to adopt or incorporate by reference the planning product2 and 7iii7 considered any resulting comments4 7,f7 ,there is no significant new information or new circumstance that has a reasonable likelihood of affecting the continued validity or appropriateness of the planning product or portions thereof4 7,g7 ,the planning product has a rational basis and is based on reliable and reasonably current data and reasonable and scientifically acceptable methodologies4 7,h7 ,the planning product is documented in sufficient detail to support the decision or the results of the analysis and to meet requirements for use of the information in the environmental review process4 7,i7 ,the planning product is appropriate for adoption or incorporation by reference and use in the environmental review process for the project and is incorporated in accordance with1 and is sufficient to meet the requirements of1 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and section #aejb4ba of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#f7 ,effect of adoption or incorporation by reference ,any planning product or portions thereof adopted or incorporated by reference by the relevant agency in accordance with this subsection may be-- 7,a7 incorporated directly into an environmental review process document or other environmental document2 and 7,b7 relied on and used by other ,federal agencies in carrying out reviews of the project4 7q7 ,report on ,,nepa data 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall carry out a process to track1 and annually 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 projects described in subsection 7b77#a7 that contains the information described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,time to complete ,for purposes of paragraph 7#c71 the ,,nepa process-- 7,a7 for an environmental impact statement-- 7i7 begins on the date on which a notice of intent is published in the ,federal ,register2 and 7ii7 ends on the date on which the ,administrator issues a record of decision1 including1 if necessary1 a revised record of decision2 and 7,b7 for an environmental assessment-- 7i7 begins on the date on which the ,administrator makes a determination to prepare an environmental assessment2 and 7ii7 ends on the date on which the ,administrator issues a finding of no significant impact or determines that preparation of an environmental impact statement is necessary4 7#c7 ,information described ,the information referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is1 with respect to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration-- 7,a7 the number of proposed actions for which a categorical exclusion was applied by the ,administration during the reporting period2 7,b7 the number of proposed actions for which a documented categorical exclusion was applied by the ,administration during the reporting period2 7,c7 the number of proposed actions pending on the date on which the report is submitted for which the issuance of a documented categorical exclusion by the ,administration is pending2 7,d7 the number of proposed actions for which an environmental assessment was issued by the ,administration during the reporting period2 7,e7 the length of time the ,administration took to complete each environmental assessment described in subparagraph 7,d72 7,f7 the number of proposed actions pending on the date on which the report is submitted for which an environmental assessment is being drafted by the ,administration2 7,g7 the number of proposed actions for which a final environmental impact statement was completed by the ,administration during the reporting period2 7,h7 the length of time that the ,administration took to complete each environmental impact statement described in subparagraph 7,g72 7,i7 the number of proposed actions pending on the date on which the report is submitted for which an environmental impact statement is being drafted2 and 7,j7 for the proposed actions reported under subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,i71 the percentage of those proposed actions for which-- 7i7 project funding has been identified2 and 7ii7 all other ,federal1 ,state1 and local activities that are required to allow the proposed action to proceed are completed4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,environmental assessment ,the term environmental assessment has the meaning given the term in section #aejh4a of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,b7 ,environmental impact statement ,the term environmental impact statement means a detailed statement required under section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c774 7,c7 ,,nepa process ,the term ,,nepa process means the entirety of the development and documentation of the analysis required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 including the assessment and analysis of any impacts1 alternatives1 and mitigation of a proposed action1 and any interagency participation and public involvement required to be carried out before the ,administrator undertakes a proposed action4 7,d7 ,proposed action ,the term proposed action means an action 7within the meaning of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq477 under this title that the ,administrator proposes to carry out4 7,e7 ,reporting period ,the term reporting period means the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which a report is issued under subsection 7a74 4 #dgd4 ,subchapter ,,iii definitions ,section #dgage of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 by striking and at the end and inserting or2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking 7,b72 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#a71 7#d71 7#b71 7#f71 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,terminal development ,the term terminal development has the same meaning given such term in section #dgajb4 4 #dge4 ,pilot program extension ,section #aij7;i7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajd note7 is amended by striking #e years and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting on ,october #a1 #bjbh44 #dgf4 ,part #aej noise standards update 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review and revise part #aej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to reflect all relevant laws and regulations1 including part #afa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,outreach ,as part of the review conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall clarify existing and future noise policies and standards and seek feedback from airports1 airport users1 and individuals living in the vicinity of airports and in overflight communities before implementing any changes to any noise policies or standards4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #f months thereafter1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate regarding the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,sunset ,the requirement under subsection 7c7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,overflight community defined ,in this section1 the term overflight community means an area-- 7#a7 located under the flight paths of aircraft2 7#b7 that experiences noise annoyance from such aircraft or airports2 and 7#c7 that is located in an area that experiences a day-night average sound level lower than the threshold of significant noise exposure established by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #dgg4 ,reducing community aircraft noise exposure ,in implementing or revising a flight procedure1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall seek to take the following actions 7to the extent that such actions do not negatively affect aviation safety or efficiency7 to reduce undesirable aircraft noise3 7#a7 ,implement flight procedures that can mitigate the impact of aircraft noise4 7#b7 ,work with airport sponsors and potentially impacted neighboring communities in establishing or modifying aircraft arrival and departure routes4 7#c7 ,discourage local encroachment of residential or other buildings near airports that could create future aircraft noise complaints or impact airport operations or aviation safety4 #dgh4 ,categorical exclusions 7a7 ,categorical exclusion for projects of limited ,federal assistance ,an action by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to approve1 permit1 finance1 or otherwise authorize any airport project that is undertaken by the sponsor1 owner1 or operator of a public-use airport shall be presumed to be covered by a categorical exclusion under ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,order #ajej4a;,f1 or any successor document1 if such project-- 7#a7 receives less than #f1jjj1jjj 7as adjusted annually by the ,administrator to reflect any increases in the ,consumer ,price ,index prepared by the ,department of ,labor7 of ,federal funds or funds from charges collected under section #djaag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 with a total estimated cost of not more than #ce1jjj1jjj 7as adjusted annually by the ,administrator to reflect any increases in the ,consumer ,price ,index prepared by the ,department of ,labor7 and ,federal funds comprising less than #ae percent of the total estimated project cost4 7b7 ,categorical exclusion in emergencies ,an action by the ,administrator to approve1 permit1 finance1 or otherwise authorize an airport project that is undertaken by the sponsor1 owner1 or operator of a public-use airport shall be presumed to be covered by a categorical exclusion under ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,order #ajej4a;,f1 or any successor document1 if such project is-- 7#a7 for the repair or reconstruction of any airport facility1 runway1 taxiway1 or similar structure that is in operation or under construction when damaged by an emergency declared by the ,governor of the ,state and concurred in by the ,administrator1 or for a disaster or emergency declared by the ,president pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 7#b7 in the same location with the same capacity1 dimensions1 and design as the original airport facility1 runway1 taxiway1 or similar structure as before the declaration described in this section2 and 7#c7 commenced within a #b-year period beginning on the date of a declaration described in this section4 7c7 ,extraordinary circumstances ,the presumption that an action is covered by a categorical exclusion under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not apply if the ,administrator determines that extraordinary circumstances exist with respect to such action4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to impact any aviation safety authority of the ,administrator4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,categorical exclusion ,the term categorical exclusion has the meaning given the term in section #aejh4a7;d7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,public-use airport2 sponsor ,the terms public-use airport and sponsor have the meaning given such terms in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dgi4 ,critical habitat on or near airport property 7a7 ,federal agency requirements ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall collaborate with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies to ensure that designations of critical habitat1 as such 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 in which 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 ,administrator1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall collaborate with the ,state in the same manner as the ,administrator collaborates with the heads of ,federal agencies under subsection 7a74 #dhj4 ,updating presumed to conform limits ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such actions as are necessary to update the ,administration's list of actions that are presumed to conform to a ,state implementation plan pursuant to section #ic4aec7;f7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to include projects relating to the construction of aircraft hangars4 #dha4 ,recommendations on reducing rotorcraft noise in ,district of ,columbia 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on reducing rotorcraft noise in the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall consider-- 7#a7 the extent to which military operators consider operating over unpopulated areas outside of the ,district of ,columbia for training missions2 7#b7 the extent to which vehicles or aircraft other than conventional rotorcraft 7such as unmanned aircraft7 could be used for emergency and law enforcement response2 and 7#c7 the extent to which relevant operators and entities have assessed and addressed1 as appropriate1 the noise impacts of various factors of operating rotorcraft1 including1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 altitude2 7,b7 the number of flights2 7,c7 flight paths2 7,d7 time of day of flights2 7,e7 types of aircraft2 7,f7 operating procedures2 and 7,g7 pilot training4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on preliminary observations with a report to follow at a date agreed upon at the time of the briefing containing-- 7#a7 the contents of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 any recommendations for the reduction of rotorcraft noise in the ,district of ,columbia4 7d7 ,relevant operators and entities defined ,in this section1 the term relevant operators and entities means-- 7#a7 the ,chief of ,police of the ,metropolitan ,police ,department of the ,district of ,columbia2 7#b7 any medical rotorcraft operator that routinely flies a rotorcraft over the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7#c7 any other operator that routinely flies a rotorcraft over the ,district of ,columbia4 #dhb4 ,,ufp study 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 the ,national ,academies under which the ,national ,research ,council shall carry out a study examining airborne ultrafine particles and the effect of such particles on human health4 7b7 ,scope of study ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 summarize the relevant literature and studies done on airborne ,u,p,fs worldwide2 7#b7 focus on large hub airports2 7#c7 examine airborne ,u,f,ps and their potential effect on human health1 including-- 7,a7 characteristics of ,u,f,ps present in the air2 7,b7 spatial and temporal distributions of ,,ufp concentrations2 7,c7 primary sources of ,u,f,ps2 7,d7 the contribution of aircraft and airport operations to the distribution of ,,ufp concentrations compared to other sources2 7,e7 potential health effects associated with elevated ,,ufp exposures1 including outcomes related to cardiovascular disease1 respiratory infection and disease1 degradation of neurocognitive functions1 and other health effects2 and 7,f7 potential ,,ufp exposures1 especially to susceptible groups2 7#d7 identify measures intended to reduce the release of ,u,f,ps2 and 7#e7 identify information gaps related to understanding potential relationships between ,,ufp exposures and health effects1 contributions of aviation-related emissions to ,,ufp exposures1 and the effectiveness of mitigation measures4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator may coordinate with the heads of such other agencies that the ,administrator considers appropriate to provide data and other assistance necessary for the study4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the ,national ,research ,council submits of the results of the study to the ,administrator1 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 study carried out under subsection 7a71 including any recommendations based on such study4 7e7 ,definition of ultrafine particle ,in this section1 the terms ultrafine particle and ,,ufp mean particles with diameters less than or equal to #ajj nanometers4 #dhc4 ,aviation and airport community engagement 7a7 ,establishment of task force 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 establish an airport community of interest task force 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force7 to evaluate and improve existing processes and mechanisms for engaging communities impacted by airport development and aviation operations4 7#b7 ,activities ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 review research on aircraft noise impacts to identify potential actions the ,administrator could take2 7,b7 review processes and practices of the ,administration for engaging communities prior to or after air traffic pattern changes that impact such communities1 including with how such processes and practices compare to best practices from organizations with expertise in grassroots community organizing and collaboration2 7,c7 assess ,federal efforts to mitigate noise impacts on communities1 including costs and benefits of such efforts2 7,d7 assess the various actions that ,state and local government officials and community planners could take when considering changes to airport infrastructure1 including planned airport projects or surrounding airport community developments2 7,e7 identify potential improvements to ,federal1 ,state1 and local airport development policy and planning processes to better balance which communities experience negative externalities as a result of airport operations2 7,f7 consider guidance to airports and airport communities to improve engagement with the ,administration1 as recommended by the document titled ,aircraft ,noise3 ,,faa ,could ,improve ,outreach ,through ,enhanced ,noise ,metrics1 ,communication1 and ,support to ,communities1 issued in ,september #bjba 7,,gao-#ba-ajcicc72 7,g7 consider mechanisms and opportunities for the ,administration to facilitate better exchange of helicopter noise information with operators in communities adversely impacted by helicopter noise1 as recommended by the ,comptroller ,general in the document titled ,aircraft ,noise3 ,better ,information ,sharing ,could ,improve ,responses to ,washington1 ,d4,c4 ,area ,helicopter ,noise ,concerns 7,,gao-#ba-bjj72 and 7,h7 review air traffic controller guidance on use and development of noise abatement procedures of the ,administration to identify areas for improvement or efficiency that do not adversely impact aviation safety4 7#c7 ,composition 7,a7 ,appointment ,the ,administrator shall appoint the members of the ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,chairperson ,the ,task ,force shall be chaired by the ,administrator's executive level designee4 7,c7 ,representation ,the ,task ,force shall be comprised of representatives from-- 7i7 multiple airport communities and communities in the vicinity of airports2 7ii7 airport operators2 7iii7 airlines2 7iv7 experts with specific knowledge of air traffic planning2 7v7 aircraft manufacturers2 7vi7 local government officials2 and 7vii7 such other representatives as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,compensation ,members of the ,task ,force shall serve without compensation4 7#e7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,task ,force established under this section4 7#f7 ,consultation ,the ,task ,force shall1 as appropriate1 consult with relevant experts and stakeholders not listed in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 in conducting the activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#g7 ,reports 7,a7 ,recommendations ,not later than #a year after the date of the establishment of the ,task ,force and every year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbh1 the ,task ,force shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,administrator recommendations to improve the processes and mechanisms for engaging communities impacted by airport development and aviation operations4 7,b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the submission of the annual recommendations under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall brief the committees described in such subparagraph on any plans of the ,administration to implement the recommendations of the ,task ,force1 including explanations for each of the recommendations the ,administrator does not intend to adopt4 7b7 ,engagement events 7#a7 ,annual event ,the ,administrator shall seek to convene at least #b annual events in each geographic region of the ,administration to engage with aviation communities on issues of regional import4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the engagement events described under paragraph 7#a7 shall be to foster open and transparent communication between the ,federal ,government and aviation-impacted communities prior to1 during1 and after decision making at the ,federal level4 7#c7 ,topics of consideration ,the topics of consideration of such engagement events shall be approved by the ,regional ,administrator or the ,regional ,community ,engagement ,officer of the applicable region1 in consultation with regional interest groups4 ,topic areas shall be driven by local and regional feedback and may focus on-- 7,a7 noise concerns from low-flying commercial aircraft2 7,b7 purchase and installation of aircraft noise reduction measures2 7,c7 new development projects in close proximity to airports and realistic noise expectations for such projects2 7,d7 proposed airport expansion projects and the potential noise implications of such projects2 7,e7 the establishment of new1 or changes to existing1 approach and departure routes and the community impacts of such changes2 7,f7 upcoming events with an aviation component2 or 7,g7 any other topic or issue considered relevant by an aviation-impacted community4 7#d7 ,participation 7,a7 ,coordination ,all events described in paragraph 7#c7 shall be convened by or in coordination with the regional offices of the ,administration4 7,b7 ,attendance by representatives ,the ,administrator shall ensure representatives from relevant program offices of the ,administration are in attendance at such events4 7,c7 ,appropriate participation ,the ,administrator shall collaborate with community groups at the ,state1 municipal1 city1 or local government level to ensure appropriate participation by as many relevant parties on a given issue as practicable4 ,such relevant parties may include-- 7i7 ,state or local government officials2 7ii7 local or municipal planning and zoning officials2 7iii7 neighborhood representatives2 7iv7 aircraft operators1 flight school representatives1 or other local aviation entities2 7v7 airport operators2 and 7vi7 any other parties as appropriate4 7,d7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate ,federal participation that is not under the ,administration through the ,federal ,interagency ,committee on ,aviation ,noise to encourage appropriate ,federal representation at all such events1 based on the topic areas of consideration4 #dhd4 ,community ,collaboration ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a ,community ,collaboration ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 within the ,office for ,policy1 ,international ,affairs1 and ,environment of the ,administration4 7b7 ,staff ,the ,program shall be comprised of representatives from-- 7#a7 the ,office for ,policy1 ,international ,affairs1 and ,environment of the ,administration2 7#b7 the ,office of ,airports of the ,administration2 7#c7 the ,air ,traffic ,organization of the ,administration2 and 7#d7 other entities as considered appropriate by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,program shall facilitate and harmonize1 as appropriate1 policies and procedures carried out by the entities listed in subsection 7b7 pertaining to community engagement relating to-- 7,a7 airport planning and development2 7,b7 noise and environmental policy2 7,c7 ,next,gen implementation2 7,d7 air traffic route changes2 7,e7 integration of new and emerging entrants2 and 7,f7 other topics with respect to which community engagement is critical to program success4 7#b7 ,specified responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,program lead shall include-- 7,a7 the establishment of1 and membership selection for1 the ,airport ,community of ,interest ,task ,force1 established under section #dhc2 7,b7 joint execution with ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,regional ,administrators of regional community engagement events1 as described in section #dhc2 7,c7 updating the internal guidance of the ,administration for community engagement based on recommendations from such ,task ,force1 best practices of other ,federal agencies interviews with impacted residents1 and external organizations with expertise in community engagement1 and recommendations solicited from individuals and local government officials in communities adversely impacted by aircraft noise2 7,d7 coordinating with the ,air ,traffic ,organization on community engagement efforts related to air traffic procedure changes to ensure that impacted communities are consulted in a meaningful way2 7,e7 oversight of ,regional ,ombudsmen of the ,administration2 7,f7 oversight1 streamlining1 and increasing the responsiveness of the noise complaint process of the ,administration by-- 7i7 centralizing noise complaint data and improving data collection methodologies2 7ii7 increasing public accessibility to such ,regional ,ombudsmen2 7iii7 ensuring such ,regional ,ombudsmen are consulted in local air traffic procedure development decisions2 7iv7 collecting feedback from such ,regional ,ombudsmen to inform national policymaking efforts2 and 7v7 other recommendations made by the ,airport ,community of ,interest ,task ,force2 7,g7 timely implementation of the recommendations1 as appropriate1 made by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states to the ,secretary of ,transportation contained in the report titled ,aircraft ,noise3 ,,faa ,could ,improve ,outreach ,through ,enhanced ,noise ,metrics1 ,communication1 and ,support to ,communities1 issued in ,september #bjba 7,,gao-#ba-ajcicc7 to improve the outreach of the ,,faa to local communities impacted by aircraft noise1 including-- 7i7 any recommendations to-- 7,i7 identify appropriate supplemental metrics for assessing noise impacts and circumstances for their use to aid in the internal assessment of the ,administration of noise impacts related to proposed flight path changes2 7,,ii7 update guidance to incorporate additional tools to more clearly convey expected impacts1 such as other noise metrics and visualization tools2 and 7,,iii7 improve guidance to airports and communities on effectively engaging with the ,administration2 and 7ii7 any other recommendations included in the report that would assist the agency in improving outreach to communities affected by aircraft noise2 7,h7 ensuring engagement with local community groups as appropriate in conducting the other responsibilities described in this section2 and 7,i7 other responsibilities as considered appropriate by the ,administrator4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the ,administrator implements the recommendations described in subsection 7c77#b77;,h71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate describing-- 7#a7 the implementation of each such recommendation2 7#b7 how any recommended actions are assisting the ,administrator in improving outreach to communities affected by aircraft noise and other community engagement concerns2 and 7#c7 any challenges or barriers that limit or prevent the ability of the ,administrator to take such actions4 #dhe4 ,third party study on aviation noise metrics 7a7 ,study ,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 the ,national ,academies to conduct a study on aviation noise metrics4 7b7 ,contents ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7#a7 the efficacy of the day-night average sound level 7in this section referred to as ,,dnl7 noise metric compared to other alternative models2 7#b7 the disadvantages of the ,,dnl noise metric in effect as of the date of enactment of this ,act compared to other alternative models2 7#c7 any potential changes that should be made to the ,,dnl noise metric in effect as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#d7 the data collected by the ,neighborhood ,environmental ,survey of the ,administration using alternative noise metrics4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall submit to the ,administrator1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report-- 7#a7 on the results of the study described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 containing recommendations regarding the most appropriate metric to adequately assess the public health impacts of aircraft noise4 #dhf4 ,information sharing requirement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall establish a mechanism to make helicopter noise complaint data accessible to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to helicopter operators operating in the ,washington1 ,d4,c4 area1 and to the public on a website of the ,administration1 based on the recommendation of the ,government ,accountability ,office in the report published on ,january #g1 #bjba1 titled ,aircraft ,noise3 ,better ,information ,sharing ,could ,improve ,responses to ,washington1 ,d4,c4 ,area ,helicopter ,noise ,concerns4 7b7 ,cooperation ,any helicopter operator operating in the ,washington1 ,d4,c4 area shall provide helicopter noise complaint data to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration through the mechanism established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,helicopter noise complaint data ,the term helicopter noise complaint data-- 7,a7 means general data relating to a complaint made by an individual about helicopter noise in the ,washington1 ,d4,c4 area and may include-- 7i7 the location and description of the event that is the subject of the complaint2 7ii7 the start and end time of such event2 7iii7 a description of the aircraft that is the subject of the complaint2 and 7iv7 the airport name associated with such event2 and 7,b7 does not include the personally identifiable information of the individual who submitted the complaint4 7#b7 ,washington1 ,d4,c4 area ,the term ,washington1 ,d4,c4 area means the area inside of a #cj-mile radius surrounding ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport4 ,v ,aviation ,safety ,a ,general ,provisions #eja4 ,zero tolerance for near misses1 runway incursions1 and surface safety risks 7a7 ,policy 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dgaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 that projects1 activities1 and actions that prevent runway incursions serve to-- 7,a7 improve airport surface surveillance2 and 7,b7 mitigate surface safety risks that are essential to ensuring the safe operation of the airport and airway system2 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #dgaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g7 by striking subsection 7a77#e7 and inserting subsection 7a77#f72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h7 by striking subsection 7a77#f7 and inserting subsection 7a77#g74 7#c7 ,continuous evaluation ,in carrying out section #dgaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a process to continuously track and evaluate ground traffic and air traffic activity and related incidents at airports4 7b7 ,runway safety council 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a council1 to be known as the ,runway ,safety ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council71 to develop a systematic proactive management strategy to address surface safety risks4 7#b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,council shall include1 at a minimum1 advancing the development of risk-based1 data driven1 integrated systems solutions and strategies to enhance surface safety risk mitigation4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,in establishing the ,council1 the ,administrator shall appoint at least #a member from each of the following3 7i7 ,airport operators4 7ii7 ,air carriers4 7iii7 ,aircraft operators4 7iv7 ,avionics manufacturers4 7v7 ,flight schools4 7vi7 ,the certified bargaining representative of aviation safety inspectors for the ,administration4 7vii7 ,the exclusive bargaining representative of the air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7viii7 ,other safety experts the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,additional members ,the ,administrator may appoint members representing any other stakeholder organization that the ,administrator determines appropriate to the ,runway ,safety ,council4 7c7 ,airport surface surveillance 7#a7 ,identification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 in coordination with the ,council1 consult with relevant stakeholders to identify technologies1 equipment1 and systems that-- 7,a7 may provide airport surface surveillance capabilities at airports lacking such capabilities2 7,b7 may augment existing airport surface surveillance systems2 or 7,c7 may provide onboard situational awareness to pilots4 7#b7 ,criteria ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 based on the information obtained pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 identify airport surface surveillance systems that meet the standards of the ,administration and may be able to-- 7i7 provide airport surface surveillance capabilities at airports lacking such capabilities2 or 7ii7 augment existing airport surface surveillance systems2 and 7,b7 establish clear and quantifiable criteria relating to operational factors1 including ground traffic and air traffic activity and the rate of runway and terminal airspace safety events 7including runway incursions71 that determine when the installation and deployment of an airport surface surveillance system1 or other runway safety system 7including runway status lights71 at an airport is required4 7#c7 ,deployment ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall ensure that airport surface surveillance systems are deployed and operational at-- 7,a7 all airports described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 all medium and large hub airports4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the progress of the deployment described in paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,foreign object debris detection 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall assess1 in coordination with the ,council1 automated foreign object debris monitoring and detection systems at not less than #c airports that are using such systems4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the categorization of an airport4 7,b7 ,the potential frequency of foreign object debris incidents on airport runways or adjacent ramp areas4 7,c7 ,the availability of funding for the installation and maintenance of foreign object debris monitoring and detection systems4 7,d7 ,the impact of such systems on the airfield operations of an airport4 7,e7 ,the effectiveness of available foreign object debris monitoring and detection systems4 7,f7 ,any other factors relevant to assessing the return on investment of foreign object debris monitoring and detection systems4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,administrator and the ,council shall consult with manufacturers and suppliers of foreign object debris detection technology and any other relevant stakeholders4 7e7 ,runway safety study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study of runway incursions1 surface incidents1 operational errors1 or losses of standard separation of aircraft in the approach or departure phase of flight to determine how advanced technologies and future airport development projects may be able to reduce the frequency of such events and enhance aviation safety4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the federally funded research and development center shall-- 7,a7 examine data relating to recurring runway incursions1 surface incidents1 operational errors1 or losses of standard separation of aircraft in the approach or departure phase of flight at airports to identify the underlying factors that caused such events2 7,b7 assess metrics used to identify when such events are increasing at an airport2 7,c7 assess available and developmental technologies1 including and beyond such technologies considered in subsection 7c71 that may augment existing air traffic management capabilities of surface surveillance and terminal airspace equipment2 7,d7 consider growth trends in airport size1 staffing and communication complexities to identify-- 7i7 future gaps in information exchange between aerospace stakeholders2 and 7ii7 methods for meeting future near real-time information sharing needs2 and 7,e7 examine airfield safety training programs used by airport tenants and other stakeholders operating on airfields of airports1 including airfield familiarization training programs for employees1 to assess scalability to handle future growth in airfield capacity and traffic4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,in conducting the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the federally funded research and development center shall develop recommendations for the strategic planning efforts of the ,administration to appropriately maintain surface safety considering future increases in air traffic and based on the considerations described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the completion of the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of such study and any recommendations developed under paragraph 7#c74 7f7 ,airport surface detection and surveillance system defined ,in this section1 the term airport surface detection and surveillance system means an airport surveillance system that is-- 7#a7 designed to track surface movement of aircraft and vehicles2 and 7#b7 capable of alerting air traffic controllers or flight crew members of a possible runway incursion1 misaligned approach1 or other safety event4 #ejb4 ,global aviation safety 7a7 ,in general ,section #djajd7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as redesignated by section #cbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by insertingand assistance after ,international role2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,international presence ,the ,administrator shall maintain an international presence to-- 7,a7 assist foreign civil aviation authorities in-- 7i7 establishing robust aviation oversight practices and policies2 7ii7 training staff1 to include inspectors and accident investigators2 7iii7 harmonizing international aviation standards for air traffic management1 operator certification1 aircraft certification1 airports1 and certificated or credentialed individuals2 7iv7 validating and accepting foreign aircraft design and production approvals2 7v7 maintaining appropriate levels of air navigation services2 7vi7 preparing for new aviation technologies2 and 7vii7 appropriately adopting continuing airworthiness information1 such as airworthiness directives2 7,b7 encourage the adoption of ,united ,states standards1 regulations1 and policies2 7,c7 establish1 maintain1 and update bilateral or multilateral aviation safety agreements and the aviation safety information contained within such agreements2 7,d7 engage in bilateral and multilateral discussions and provide technical assistance as described in paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 validate foreign aviation products and ensure reciprocal validation of products for which the ,united ,states is the state of design or production2 7,f7 support accident and incident investigations1 particularly such investigations that involve ,united ,states persons and certified products and such investigations where the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board is supporting an investigation pursuant to annex #ac of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization2 7,g7 support the international activities of the ,united ,states aviation sector2 7,h7 maintain valuable relationships with entities with aviation equities1 including civil aviation authorities1 other governmental bodies1 non-governmental organizations1 and foreign manufacturers2 and 7,i7 perform other activities as determined necessary by the ,administrator4 4 7b7 ,review of international field offices ,section #djajd7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as redesignated by section #cbe7 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,international offices ,in carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 maintain international offices of the ,administration2 7,b7 every #c years1 review existing international offices to determine-- 7i7 the effectiveness of such offices in fulfilling the mission described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 the adequacy of resources and staffing to achieve the mission described in paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 establish offices to address gaps identified by the review under subparagraph 7,b7 and in furtherance of the mission described in paragraph 7#b71 putting an emphasis on establishing such offices-- 7i7 where international civil aviation authorities are located2 7ii7 where regional intergovernmental organizations are located2 7iii7 in countries that have difficulty maintaining a category #a classification through the ,international ,aviation ,safety ,assessment program2 and 7iv7 in regions that have experienced substantial growth in aviation operations or manufacturing4 4 7c7 ,bilateral aviation safety agreements 7#a7 ,establishment ,section #djajd7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as redesignated by section #cbe7 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,bilateral aviation safety agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall negotiate1 enter into1 promote1 enforce1 evaluate the effectiveness of1 and seek to update bilateral or multilateral aviation safety agreements1 and the parts of such agreements1 with international aviation authorities4 7,b7 ,purpose ,the ,administrator shall seek to enter into bilateral aviation safety agreements under this section to1 at a minimum-- 7i7 improve global aviation safety2 7ii7 increase harmonization of1 and reduce duplicative1 requirements1 processes1 and approvals to advance the aviation interests of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 ensure access to international markets for operators1 service providers1 and manufacturers from the ,united ,states2 and 7iv7 put in place procedures for recourse when a party to such agreements fails to meet the obligations of such party under such agreements4 7,c7 ,scope ,the scope of a bilateral aviation safety agreement entered into under this section shall1 as appropriate1 cover existing aviation users and concepts and establish a process by which bilateral aviation safety agreements can be updated to include new and novel concepts on an ongoing basis4 7,d7 ,contents ,bilateral aviation safety agreements entered into under this section shall1 as appropriate and consistent with ,united ,states law and regulation1 include topics such as-- 7i7 airworthiness1 certification1 and validation2 7ii7 maintenance2 7iii7 operations and pilot training2 7iv7 airspace access1 efficiencies1 and navigation services2 7v7 transport category aircraft2 7vi7 fixed-wing aircraft1 rotorcraft1 and powered-lift aircraft2 7vii7 aerodrome certification2 7viii7 unmanned aircraft and associated elements of such aircraft2 7ix7 flight simulation training devices2 7x7 new or emerging technologies and technology trends2 and 7xi7 other topics as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7,e7 ,rule of ,construction ,bilateral or multilateral aviation safety agreements entered into under this subsection shall not be construed to diminish or alter any authority of the ,administrator under any other provision of law4 4 7#b7 ,audit of validation activities under bilateral aviation safety agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate an audit of bilateral compliance with respect to the validation of aircraft and aircraft parts as set forth in bilateral or multilateral aviation safety agreements between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the civil aviation authorities of-- 7i7 the ,european ,union2 7ii7 ,canada2 7iii7 ,brazil2 7iv7 ,china2 7v7 the ,united ,kingdom2 and 7vi7 any other country as determined by the inspector general4 7,b7 ,review contents ,as part of the review required under this subsection1 the inspector general shall evaluate the performance of validation programs by assessing-- 7i7 validation timelines and milestones for individual projects2 7ii7 trends relating to the repeated use of nonbasic criteria to review systems and methods of compliance that have been validated previously in similar contexts2 7iii7 the extent to which implementation tools such as validation workplans and safety emphasis items have addressed validation issues2 7iv7 the perspective of ,administration employees2 7v7 the perspective of employees of other civil aviation authorities1 who wish to provide such perspective1 on the validation of products certified in the ,united ,states and the validation of products by the ,united ,states of products certified abroad2 and 7vi7 the perspective of domestic and foreign industry applicants seeking validation of aircraft and aircraft parts4 7,c7 ,report and recommendations ,not later than #ad months after beginning the audit under paragraph 7#b71 the inspector general shall provide to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report summarizing the findings of the audit and any recommendations to increase compliance and improve the validation timeframes of aircraft and aircraft parts4 7d7 ,international engagement strategy ,section #djajd7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as redesignated by section #cbe7 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,strategic plan ,the ,administrator shall maintain a strategic plan for the international engagement of the ,administration that includes-- 7,a7 all elements of the report required in section #bdc7;b77#a7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note72 7,b7 measures to fulfill the mission described in paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 initiatives to attain greater expertise among employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in issues related to dispute resolution1 intellectual property1 and expert control laws2 7,d7 policy regarding the future direction and strategy of the ,united ,states engagement with the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization2 7,e7 procedures for acceptance of mandatory airworthiness information1 such as airworthiness directives1 and other safety-related regulatory documents1 including procedures to implement the requirements of section #ddgja7;e77#e72 7,f7 all factors1 including funding and resourcing1 necessary for the ,administration to maintain leadership in the global activities related to aviation safety and air transportation2 and 7,g7 establishment of1 and a process to regularly track and update1 metrics to measure the effectiveness of1 and foreign civil aviation authority compliance with1 bilateral aviation safety agreements4 4 #ejc4 ,availability of personnel for inspections1 site visits1 and training ,section #djajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,travel ,the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 in carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection 7a71 delegate to the appropriate supervisors of offices of the ,administration the ability to authorize the domestic and international travel of relevant personnel who are not in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,executive ,system1 without any additional approvals required1 for the purposes of-- 7#a7 promoting aviation safety1 aircraft operations1 air traffic1 airport1 unmanned aircraft systems1 and other aviation standards and regulations adopted by the ,united ,states2 7#b7 facilitating the adoption of ,united ,states approaches on standards and recommended practices at the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization2 7#c7 promoting environmental standards adopted by the ,united ,states and standards promulgated under section #ddgad2 7#d7 supporting the acceptance of ,administration design and production approvals by other civil aviation authorities2 7#e7 training ,administration personnel and training provided to other persons2 7#f7 engaging with regulated entities1 including performing site visits2 7#g7 activities associated with subsections 7c7 through 7f7 of this section2 and 7#h7 other activities as determined by the ,administrator4 4 #ejd4 ,helicopter air ambulance operations 7a7 ,outdated air ambulance rulemaking requirement ,section #ddgcj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 by striking not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section12 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by striking address the following and inserting consider1 or address through other means1 the following2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by striking provide for the following and inserting consider1 or address through other means1 the following2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking ,subsequent rulemaking and inserting ,subsequent actions2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking shall conduct a follow-on rulemaking to address the following3 and inserting shall address through a follow-on rulemaking1 or through such other means that the ,administrator considers appropriate1 the following32 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,safety management systems briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on how the proposed rule published on ,january1 #aa1 #bjbc1 titled ,safety ,management ,system 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #aicb7 will-- 7#a7 improve helicopter air ambulance operations and piloting2 and 7#b7 consider the use of safety equipment by flight crew and medical personnel on a helicopter conducting an air ambulance operation4 7c7 ,improvement of publication of helicopter air ambulance operations data ,section #ddgca of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 make publicly available1 in part or in whole1 on the website of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration website1 the database developed pursuant to subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 analyze the data submitted under subsection 7a7 periodically and use such data to inform efforts to improve the safety of helicopter air ambulance operations4 2 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively4 #eje4 ,global aircraft maintenance safety improvements 7a7 ,,faa oversight of repair stations located outside the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ddgcc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking ,inspection and inserting ,oversight2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the and inserting ,the2 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 without prior notice to such repair stations1 after annually2 7ii7 by inserting and the applicable laws of the country in which the repair station is located after international agreements2 and 7iii7 by striking the last sentence and inserting ,the ,administrator may carry out announced or unannounced inspections in addition to the annual unannounced inspection required under this subsection based on identified risks and in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under international agreements and the applicable laws of the country in which the part #ade repair station is located42 7,d7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7j72 and 7,e7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,data analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,each fiscal year in which a part #aba air carrier has had heavy maintenance work performed on an aircraft owned or operated by such carrier1 such carrier shall provide to the ,administrator1 not later than the end of the following fiscal year1 a report containing the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information required ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,the location where any heavy maintenance work on aircraft was performed outside the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,a description of the work performed at each such location4 7,c7 ,the date of completion of the work performed at each such location4 7,d7 ,a list of all failures1 malfunctions1 or defects affecting the safe operation of such aircraft identified by the air carrier not later than #cj days after the date on which an aircraft is returned to service1 organized by reference to aircraft registration number1 that-- 7i7 requires corrective action after the aircraft is approved for return to service2 and 7ii7 results from such work performed on such aircraft4 7,e7 ,the certificate number of the person approving such aircraft or on-wing aircraft engine1 for return to service following completion of the work performed at each such location4 7#c7 ,analysis ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 analyze information provided under this subsection and sections #aba4gjc1 #aba4gje1 #aba4gjg1 and #ade4bba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor provisions of such title1 to detect safety issues associated with heavy maintenance work on aircraft performed outside the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 require appropriate actions by an air carrier or repair station in response to any safety issue identified by the analysis conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,confidentiality ,information provided under this subsection shall be subject to the same protections given to voluntarily provided safety or security related information under section #djabc4 7h7 ,applications and prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may not approve any new application under part #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 from a person located or headquartered in a country that the ,administration1 through the ,international ,aviation ,safety ,assessment program1 has classified as ,category #b4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to an application for the renewal of a certificate issued under part #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,maintenance implementation procedures agreement ,the ,administrator may elect not to enter into a new maintenance implementation procedures agreement with a country classified as ,category #b1 for as long as the country remains classified as ,category #b4 7#d7 ,prohibition on continued heavy maintenance work ,no part #aba air carrier may enter into a new contract for heavy maintenance work with a person located or headquartered in a country that the ,administrator1 through the ,international ,aviation ,safety ,assessment program1 has classified as ,category #b1 for as long as such country remains classified as ,category #b4 7i7 ,minimum qualifications for mechanics and others working on ,u4,s4 registered aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall require that1 at each covered repair station-- 7,a7 all supervisory personnel of such station are appropriately certificated as a mechanic or repairman under part #fe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or under an equivalent certification or licensing regime1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 all personnel of such station authorized to approve an article for return to service are appropriately certificated as a mechanic or repairman under part #fe of such title1 or under an equivalent certification or licensing regime1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,available for consultation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall require any individual who is responsible for approving an article for return to service or who is directly in charge of heavy maintenance work performed on aircraft operated by a part #aba air carrier be available for consultation while work is being performed at a covered repair station4 4 7#b7 ,definitions 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ddgcc7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as redesignated by this section71 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking aircraft and inserting aircraft 7including on-wing aircraft engines72 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,covered repair station ,the term covered repair station means a facility that-- 7,a7 is located outside the ,united ,states2 7,b7 is a part #ade repair station2 and 7,c7 performs heavy maintenance work on aircraft operated by a part #aba air carrier4 4 7,b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ddgcc7;a77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking covered part #ade repair stations and inserting part #ade repair stations4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ddgcc and inserting the following3 #ddgcc4 ,oversight of repair stations located outside the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,international standards for safety oversight of extraterritorial repair stations 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall invite other civil aviation authorities to convene with the ,administration an extraterritorial repair station working group 7hereinafter referred to as the ,working ,group7 to conduct a review of the certification and oversight of extraterritorial repair stations and to identify any future enhancements or harmonization that might be appropriate to strengthen oversight of such repair stations and improve global aviation safety4 7#b7 ,composition of ,working ,group ,the ,working ,group shall consist of-- 7,a7 technical representatives from the ,,faa2 and 7,b7 such other civil aviation authorities or international intergovernmental aviation safety organizations as the ,administrator determines appropriate and are willing to participate1 including-- 7i7 civil aviation authorities responsible for certificating extraterritorial repair stations2 and 7ii7 civil aviation authorities of countries in which extraterritorial repair stations are located4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review under this section1 the ,working ,group shall1 as appropriate1 consult with relevant experts and stakeholders4 7#d7 ,recommendations ,the ,working ,group shall make recommendations with respect to any future enhancements that might be appropriate to-- 7,a7 strengthen oversight of extraterritorial repair stations2 and 7,b7 better leverage the resources of other civil aviation authorities to conduct such oversight4 7#e7 ,reports 7,a7 ,repair station working group report ,in establishing the ,working ,group1 the ,administrator shall task the ,working ,group with submitting to the participating civil aviation authorities a report containing the findings of the recommendations made under paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,,faa report 7i7 ,transmission of repair station working group report ,the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a copy of the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 as soon as is practicable after the receipt of such report4 7ii7 ,,faa briefing to ,congress ,not later than #de days after receipt of the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on-- 7,i7 whether the ,administrator concurs or does not concur with each recommendation contained in the report required under subparagraph 7,a72 7,,ii7 any recommendation with which the ,administrator does not concur1 a detailed explanation as to why the ,administrator does not concur2 7,,iii7 a plan to implement each recommendation with which the ,administrator concurs2 and 7,,iv7 a plan to work with the international community to implement the recommendations applicable to both the ,,faa as well as other civil aviation authorities4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,working ,group shall terminate #ij days after the date of submission of the report under paragraph 7#e77;,a71 unless the ,administrator or another participant of the ,working ,group requests for an extension of the ,working ,group in order to inform the implementation and harmonization of any recommendation applicable to multiple civil aviation authorities4 7#g7 ,definition of extraterritorial repair station ,in this subsection1 the term extraterritorial repair station means a repair station that performs heavy maintenance work on an aircraft 7including on-wing engines7 and that is located outside of the territory of the country of the civil aviation authority which certificated the repair station4 7c7 ,alcohol and drug testing and background checks 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 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 updating ,congress on the progress and challenges involved with carrying out the requirements of subsection 7b7 of section #baab of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgcc74 7#b7 ,sunset ,the reporting requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall cease to be effective after a final rule carrying out the requirements of such subsection 7b7 has been published in the ,federal ,register4 7#c7 ,rulemaking on assessment requirement ,with respect to any employee not covered under the requirements of section #aeed4aja of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,administrator shall initiate a rulemaking or request the head of another ,federal agency to initiate a rulemaking that requires a covered repair station to confirm that any such employee has successfully completed an assessment commensurate with a security threat assessment described in subpart ,c of part #aedj of such title4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,,faa4 7#c7 ,covered repair station2 heavy maintenance work ,the terms covered repair station and heavy maintenance work have the meaning given those terms in section #ddgcc7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ejf4 ,,oda best practice sharing ,section #ddgcf7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the and insert ,the2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 convene a forum not less than every #b years between ,,oda holders1 unit members1 and other organizational representatives and relevant experts1 in order to-- 7i7 share best practices2 7ii7 instill professionalism1 ethics1 and personal responsibilities in unit members2 and 7iii7 foster open and transparent communication between ,administration safety specialists1 ,,oda holders1 and unit members4 4 #ejg4 ,training of organization delegation authorization unit members 7a7 ,unit member annual ethics training ,section #ddgcf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,ethics training requirement for ,,oda holders 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review and ensure each ,,oda holder approved under section #ddgda has in effect a recurrent training program for all ,,oda unit members that covers-- 7,a7 unit member professional obligations and responsibilities2 7,b7 the ,,oda holder's code of ethics as required to be established under section #ajb7;f7 of the ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note72 7,c7 procedures for reporting safety concerns1 as described in the respective approved procedures manual for the delegation2 7,d7 the prohibition against and reporting procedures for interference from a supervisor or other ,,oda member described in section #ddgdb2 and 7,e7 any additional information the ,administrator considers relevant to maintaining ethical and professional standards across all ,,oda holders and unit members4 7#b7 ,,faa review 7,a7 ,review of training program ,the ,organization ,designation ,authorization ,office of the ,administration shall review each ,,oda holders' recurrent training program to ensure such program includes all elements described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,changes to program ,such ,office may require changes to the training program considered necessary to maintain ethical and professional standards across all ,,oda holders and unit members4 7#c7 ,training ,as part of the recurrent training required under paragraph 7#a71 not later than #fj business days after being designated as an ,,oda unit member1 and annually thereafter1 each ,,oda unit member shall complete the ethics training required by the ,,oda holder of the respective ,,oda unit member in order to exercise the functions delegated under the ,,oda4 7#d7 ,accountability ,the ,administrator shall establish such processes or requirements as are necessary to ensure compliance with paragraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,deadline ,an ,,oda unit member authorized to perform delegated functions under an ,,oda prior to the date of completion of an ethics training required under section #ddgcf7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall complete such training not later than #fj days after the training program is approved by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration pursuant to such section4 #ejh4 ,clarification on safety management system information disclosure ,section #ddgce of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 if the report1 data1 or other information is submitted for any purpose relating to the development1 implementation1 and use of a safety management system1 including a system required by regulation1 that is acceptable to the ,administrator4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,other agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the limitation established under subsection 7a7 shall apply to the head of any other ,federal agency who receives reports1 data1 or other information described in such subsection from the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,rule of ,construction ,this section shall not be construed to limit the accident or incident investigation authority of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board under chapter #aa1 including the requirement to not disclose voluntarily provided safety-related information under section #aaad4 4 #eji4 ,extension of ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act reporting requirements 7a7 ,appeals of certification decisions ,section #ddgjd7;g77#a77;,c77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbh4 7b7 ,oversight of organization designation authorization unit members ,section #ddgda7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,not later than #ij days and all that follows through the ,administrator shall provide a briefing and inserting ,the ,administrator shall provide an annual briefing each fiscal year through fiscal year #bjbh4 7c7 ,integrated project teams ,section #ajh7;f7 of the ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjd note7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 7d7 ,voluntary safety reporting program ,section #aac7;f7 of the ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 7e7 ,changed product rule ,section #aag7;b77#a7 of the ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgjd note7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #eaj4 ,don ,young ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgde4 ,don ,young ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall redesignate the ,,faa ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative of the ,administration as the ,don ,young ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative71 under which the ,administrator shall carry out the provisions of this section and take such other actions as the ,administrator determines appropriate to improve aviation safety in covered locations4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,initiative shall be to work cooperatively with aviation stakeholders and other stakeholders towards the goal of-- 7#a7 reducing the rate of fatal aircraft accidents in covered locations by #ij percent from #bjai to #bjcc2 and 7#b7 by ,january #a1 #bjcc1 eliminating fatal accidents of aircraft operated by an air carrier that operates under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,leadership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall designate the ,regional ,administrator for the ,alaskan ,region of the ,administration to serve as the ,director of the ,initiative4 7#b7 ,reporting chain ,in all matters relating to the ,initiative1 the ,director of the ,initiative shall report directly to the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,director of the ,initiative shall coordinate with the heads of other offices and lines of business of the ,administration1 including the other regional administrators1 to carry out the ,initiative4 7d7 ,automated weather systems 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,administrator shall ensure1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that a covered automated weather system is installed and operated at each covered airport not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7#b7 ,waiver ,in complying with the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may waive any positive benefit-cost ratio requirement for the installation and operation of a covered automated weather system4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,in developing the installation timeline of a covered automated weather system at a covered airport pursuant to this subsection1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and consult with the governments with jurisdiction over covered locations1 covered airports1 air carriers operating in covered locations1 private pilots based in covered locations1 and such other members of the aviation community in covered locations2 and 7,b7 prioritize early installation at covered airports that would enable the greatest number of instrument flight rule operations by air carriers operating under part #aba or #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,reliability 7,a7 ,in general ,pertaining to both ,federal and non-,federal systems1 the ,administrator shall be responsible for ensuring-- 7i7 the reliability of covered automated weather systems2 and 7ii7 the availability of weather information from such systems4 7,b7 ,specifications ,the ,administrator shall establish data availability and equipment reliability specifications for covered automated weather systems4 7,c7 ,system reliability and restoration plan ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall establish an automated weather system reliability and restoration plan4 ,such plan shall document the ,administrator's strategy for ensuring covered automated weather system reliability1 including the availability of weather information from such system1 and for restoring service in as little time as possible4 7,d7 ,telecommunications or other failures ,if a covered automated weather system is unable to broadly disseminate weather information due to a telecommunications failure or a failure other than an equipment failure1 the ,administrator shall take such actions as may be necessary to restore the full functionality and connectivity of the covered automated weather system4 ,the ,administrator shall take actions under this subparagraph with the same urgency as the ,administrator would take an action to repair a covered automated weather system equipment failure or data fidelity issue4 7,e7 ,reliability data ,in tabulating data relating to the operational status of covered automated weather systems 7including individually or collectively71 the ,administrator may not consider a covered automated weather system that is functioning nominally but is unable to broadly disseminate weather information telecommunications failure or a failure other than an equipment failure as functioning reliably4 7#e7 ,inventory ,the ,administrator shall consider storing excess inventory necessary for air traffic control equipment1 including commonly required replacement parts1 in covered locations to reduce the amount of time necessary to acquire such equipment or such parts necessary to replace or repair air traffic control system components4 7#f7 ,visual weather observation system ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall take such actions as may be necessary to-- 7,a7 deploy visual weather observation systems2 and 7,b7 ensure that such systems are capable of meeting the definition of covered automated weather systems4 7e7 ,weather cameras 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall continuously assess the state of the weather camera systems in covered locations to ensure the operational sufficiency and reliability of such systems4 7#b7 ,applications ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 accept applications from persons to install weather cameras2 and 7,b7 consult with the governments with jurisdiction over covered locations1 covered airports1 air carriers operating in covered locations1 private pilots based in covered locations1 and such other members of the aviation community in covered locations as the ,administrator determines appropriate to solicit additional locations at which to install and operate weather cameras4 7#c7 ,presumption ,unless the ,director has clear and compelling evidence to the contrary1 the ,director shall presume that the installation of a weather camera at a covered airport1 or that is recommended by a government with jurisdiction over a covered location1 is cost beneficial and will improve aviation safety4 7f7 ,cooperation with other agencies ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall cooperate with the heads of other ,federal or ,state agencies with responsibilities affecting aviation safety in covered locations1 including the collection and dissemination of weather data4 7g7 ,surveillance and communication 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall take such actions as may be necessary to-- 7,a7 encourage and incentivize the equipage of aircrafts that operate under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 with automatic dependent surveillance and broadcast out equipment2 and 7,b7 improve aviation surveillance and communications in covered locations4 7#b7 ,requirement ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,administrator shall ensure that automatic dependent surveillance and broadcast coverage is available at #e1jjj feet above ground level throughout each covered location4 7#c7 ,waiver ,in complying with the requirement under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall waive any positive benefit-cost ratio requirement for the installation and operation of equipment and facilities necessary to implement such requirement4 7#d7 ,service areas ,the ,director shall continuously identify additional automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast service areas in which the deployment of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receivers and equipment would improve aviation safety4 7h7 ,other projects ,the ,director shall continue to build upon other initiatives recommended in the reports of the ,,faa ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative of the ,administration published before the date of enactment of this section4 7i7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall submit an annual report on the status and progress of the ,initiative to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,objectives and requirements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a detailed description of the ,director's progress in and plans for meeting the objectives of the ,initiative under subsection 7b7 and the other requirements of this section4 7#c7 ,stakeholder comments ,the ,director shall append stakeholder comments1 organized by topic1 to each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 in the same manner as appendix #c of the report titled ,,faa ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative ,,fy#ba ,final ,report1 dated ,september #cj1 #bjba4 7j7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh-- 7,a7 the ,administrator may1 upon application from the government with jurisdiction over a covered location1 use amounts apportioned to a covered location under subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 or subsection 7e77#e7 of section #dgaad to carry out the ,initiative2 or 7,b7 the sponsor of an airport in a covered location that receives an apportionment under subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 or subsection 7e7 of section #dgaad may use such apportionment for any purpose contained in this section4 7#b7 ,supplemental funding ,out of amounts made available under section #ajf7k7 and section #dhaja1 not more than a total of #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal year #bjbd through #bjbh is authorized to be expended to carry out the ,initiative4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered airport ,the term covered airport means an airport in a covered location that is included in the national plan of integrated airport systems required under section #dgajc and that has a status other than unclassified in such plan4 7#b7 ,covered automated weather system ,the term covered automated weather system means an automated or visual weather reporting facility that enables a pilot to begin an instrument procedure approach to an airport under section #ia4ajci or #ace4bbe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,covered location ,the term covered location means ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7l7 ,conformity ,the ,administrator shall conduct all activities required under this section in conformity with section #ddgbj4 4 7b7 ,remote positions ,section #djabb7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,remote positions 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator determines that a covered position has not been filled after multiple vacancy announcements and that there are unique circumstances affecting the ability of the ,administrator to fill such position1 the ,administrator may consider1 in consultation with the appropriate labor union1 applicants for the covered position who apply under a vacancy announcement recruiting from the ,state or territory in which the position is based4 7,b7 ,covered position defined ,in this paragraph1 the term covered position means a safety-critical position based in ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 4 7c7 ,runway length ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not require an airport to shorten a runway or prevent airport improvement grants made by the ,secretary to be used for rehabilitating1 reconstructing1 or extending a primary runway on the basis that the airport does not have a sufficient number of aircraft operations requiring a certain runway length if-- 7#a7 the airport is located in a covered location2 7#b7 the airport is not connected to the road transportation network2 and 7#c7 the runway length is utilized by aircraft to deliver necessary cargo1 including heating fuel and gasoline1 for the community served by the airport4 7d7 ,alaskan ,regional ,administrator 7#a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 the ,regional ,administrator for the ,alaskan ,region is a uniquely important position that contributes to aviation safety in the ,state of ,alaska2 7,b7 vacancies in any ,federal ,aviation ,administration office have a deleterious effect on the efficacy of the ,alaskan ,region office2 7,c7 a prolonged vacancy in the position of ,regional ,administrator for the ,alaskan ,region may be detrimental to the effective administration of such region and the ,don ,young ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative2 and 7,d7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should ensure that any vacancy in the position of ,regional ,administrator for the ,alaskan ,region is filled will a highly qualified candidate as expeditiously as possible4 7#b7 ,vacancy notification requirements 7,a7 ,initial vacancy ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress when there is a vacancy for the position of ,regional ,administrator for the ,alaskan ,region4 7,b7 ,status updates ,not later than #ij days after the notification under subparagraph 7,a7 7and every #cj days thereafter until the vacancy described under subparagraph 7,a7 is filled71 the ,administrator shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of any vacancy of such position1 if so1 provide an estimated timeline for filling such vacancy4 7,c7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,sunset ,this paragraph shall cease to be effective after ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,implementation of ,,ntsb recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall take such actions as may be necessary to implement ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board recommendations ,a-#bb-be and ,a-#bb-bf 7as contained in ,aviation ,investigation ,report ,,air-#bb-ji1 adopted ,november #af1 #bjbb74 7#b7 ,coordination ,in taking actions under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,state of ,alaska1 airports in ,alaska1 air carriers operating in ,alaska1 private pilots 7including tour operators7 based in ,alaska1 and such other members of the ,alaska aviation community or other stakeholders as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7f7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgde4 ,don ,young ,alaska ,aviation ,safety ,initiative4 4 #eaa4 ,continued oversight of ,,faa compliance program ,section #abb of the ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #bcdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 conduct an annual agency-wide evaluation of the ,compliance ,program through fiscal year #bjbh to assess the functioning and effectiveness of such program and to determine-- 7,a7 the need for long-term metrics that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 apply to all program offices to assess the effectiveness of the program2 7,b7 if the program ensures the highest level of compliance with safety standards2 and 7,c7 if the program has met its stated safety goals and purpose2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#d7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #eab4 ,scalability of safety management systems ,in conducting any rulemaking to require1 or implementing a regulation requiring1 a safety management system1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider the scalability of such safety management system requirements to the full range of entities in terms of size or complexity that may be affected by such rulemaking or regulation1 including-- 7#a7 how an entity can demonstrate compliance using various documentation1 tools1 and methods1 including1 as appropriate1 systems with multiple small operators collectively monitoring for and addressing risks2 7#b7 a review of traditional safety management techniques and the suitability of such techniques for small entities2 7#c7 the applicability of existing safety management system programs implemented by an entity2 7#d7 the suitability of existing requirements under part #e of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for small entities2 and 7#e7 other unique challenges relating to small entities the ,administrator determines appropriate to consider4 #eac4 ,finalize safety management system rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule relating to the ,notice of ,proposed ,rulemaking of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration titled ,safety ,management ,systems1 issued on ,january #aa1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,applicability ,in issuing a final rule under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that the safety management system requirement under the ,notice of ,proposed ,rulemaking described in subsection 7a7 is applied to all certificate holders operating under the rules for commuter and on-demand operations under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 commercial air tour operators operating under section #ia4adg of such title1 production certificate holders that are holders or licensees of a type certificate for the same product1 and holders of a type certificate who license out such certificate for production under part #ba of such title4 #ead4 ,improvements to aviation safety information analysis and sharing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall implement improvements to the ,aviation ,safety ,information ,analysis and ,sharing ,program with respect to safety data sharing and risk mitigation4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 identify methods to increase the rate at which data is collected1 processed1 and analyzed to expeditiously share safety intelligence2 7#b7 develop predictive capabilities to anticipate emerging safety risks2 7#c7 identify methods to improve shared data environments with external stakeholders2 7#d7 establish a robust process for prioritizing requests for safety information2 7#e7 establish guidance to encourage regular safety inspector review of non-confidential aviation safety and performance data2 7#f7 identify industry segments not yet included and conduct outreach to such industry segments to increase the rate of participation1 including-- 7,a7 general aviation2 7,b7 rotorcraft2 7,c7 air ambulance2 and 7,d7 maintenance facilities2 and 7#g7 establish processes for obtaining and analyzing comprehensive and aggregate data for new and future industry segments4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to require the ,administrator to share confidential or proprietary information and data to safety inspectors for purposes of enforcement2 or 7#b7 to limit the applicability of section #ddgce of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,aviation ,safety ,information ,analysis and ,sharing ,program4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #f months thereafter until the improvements under subsection 7a7 are made1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the progress of implementation of the ,aviation ,safety ,information ,analysis and ,sharing ,program and steps taken to make improvements under subsection 7a74 #eae4 ,improvement of certification processes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall continually look for opportunities and methods to improve the processing of applications1 consideration of applications1 communication with applicants1 and quality of feedback provided to applicants1 for aircraft certification projects4 7b7 ,certification improvements ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall enter into an appropriate arrangement with a qualified third-party organization or consortium to identify and assess digital tools and software systems to allow for efficient and virtual evaluation of an applicant design1 associated documentation1 and software or systems engineering product1 including in digital #c dimensional formats or using model-based systems engineering design techniques for aircraft certification projects4 7c7 ,parties to review ,in identifying digital tools and software systems as described in subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall ensure that the qualified third-party organization or consortium entering into an arrangement under this section shall1 throughout the review1 consult with-- 7#a7 the aircraft certification and flight standards offices or services of the ,administration2 and 7#b7 at least #c industry members representing aircraft and aircraft part manufacturing interests4 7d7 ,digital tool and software system requirements ,in identifying digital tools and software systems under subsection 7b71 the qualified third-party organization or consortium shall-- 7#a7 consider the interoperability of such systems to the extent practicable2 7#b7 consider the scalability and usability of such systems for differing use-cases by aircraft manufacturers1 aircraft operators1 and the ,administration1 including cross-office use-cases within the ,administration2 7#c7 consider such systems currently in use by ,united ,states manufacturers or other civil aviation authorities for certification and engineering purposes2 7#d7 consider the-- 7,a7 available technology support for such systems2 and 7,b7 ability for such systems to be updated and adapted over time to improve user interfaces1 including providing additional functionalities and addressing gaps2 7#e7 consider the ability of digital tools and software systems to aid in the electronic review of software components of aircraft and aircraft systems2 7#f7 consider the ability of the ,administration and aircraft designers to use digital tools and software systems for corrective actions and modifications in a more rapid fashion2 7#g7 determine if each system provides adequate protections for the exchange of information between governmental and nongovernmental entities1 including-- 7,a7 intellectual property protections2 7,b7 cyber and network security protections2 and 7,c7 the ability for governmental and nongovernmental entities to control what is acceptable and what is restricted for other parties2 7#h7 evaluate the estimated ease of adoption and any impediments to adoption for personnel of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#i7 evaluate the ability for nongovernmental organizations of various sizes to adopt and utilize the digital and software systems identified under subsection 7b7 to improve the aircraft certification application and coordination processes with the ,administration4 7e7 ,assessment ,after reviewing digital and software systems under subsection 7b71 the qualified third-party organization or consortium shall provide an assessment to the ,administrator as to-- 7#a7 whether or not digital and software systems and tools would improve the coordination of the ,administration with industry2 7#b7 whether or not such systems and tools would improve the ability of the ,administration to validate and verify aircraft and software designs in non-paper formats2 and 7#c7 the potential safety benefits or safety risks of using such systems and tools4 7f7 ,content of assessment ,in the event the qualified third-party organization or consortium finds that digital and software systems and tools would assist the work of the ,administration and improve certification projects processing1 the assessment described under subsection 7e7 shall also include-- 7#a7 a prioritization1 expected costs1 and timeline of acquisitions and training based on immediate and future needs and benefits2 and 7#b7 suggest actions the ,administration could take in order to institutionalize the use of such technologies at the headquarters and field offices of the ,administration1 and to protect information shared through such technologies1 including recommended updates to orders issued by the ,administration4 7g7 ,implementation ,based on the assessment required in subsections 7e7 and 7f71 if the qualified third-party organization finds that the use of digital software systems and tools would assist the work of the agency1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 provide the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate with a briefing on the intended actions of the ,administrator2 7#b7 not later than #fj days after receiving such assessment develop a plan to-- 7,a7 work towards the acquisition of the systems and tools recommended1 subject to the availability of appropriations2 7,b7 update any applicable orders and guidance to allow for the use of these new systems and tools by personnel of the ,administration and nongovernmental entities applying to or coordinating with the ,administration on certification related activities1 at the discretion of the applicant or nongovernmental entity2 7,c7 on an ongoing basis review and modify orders and guidance to improve the use of these systems and tools as well as addressing any intellectual property vulnerabilities2 and 7h7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj months after receiving such assessment1 the ,administrator shall provide the committees described in paragraph 7#a7 with a briefing on the use1 benefits1 and any drawbacks of the systems and tools1 including comparisons between certification programs using and not using digital and software systems and tools4 #eaf4 ,instructions for continued airworthiness aviation rulemaking committee 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij 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 instructions for continued airworthiness 7as described in section #ba4ej of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations71 and provide to the ,administrator a report on such findings and recommendations and for other related purposes as determined by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,composition ,the aviation rulemaking committee established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall consist of members appointed by the ,administrator1 including representatives of-- 7#a7 holders of type certificates 7as described in subpart ,b of part #ba1 title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7#b7 holders of production certificates 7as described in subpart ,g of part #ba1 title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7#c7 holders of parts manufacturer approvals 7as described in subpart ,k of part #ba1 title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7#d7 holders of technical standard order authorizations 7as described in subpart ,o of part #ba1 title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7#e7 operators under parts #aba1 #abe1 or #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#f7 holders of repair station certificates 7as described in section #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 that are not also type certificate holders as included under paragraph 7#a71 production certificate holders as included under paragraph 7#b71 or aircraft operators as included under paragraph 7#e7 7or associated with any such entities72 7#g7 the certified bargaining representative of aviation safety inspectors and engineers for the ,administration2 7#h7 general aviation operators2 7#i7 mechanics certificated under part #fe of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#aj7 holders of supplemental type certificates 7as described in subpart ,e of part #ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7#aa7 designated engineering representatives employed by repair stations described in paragraph 7#f72 and 7#ab7 aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of instructions for continued airworthiness policies and regulations4 7c7 ,considerations ,the aviation rulemaking committee established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall consider-- 7#a7 existing standards1 regulations1 certifications1 assessments1 and guidance related to instructions for continued airworthiness and the clarity of such standards1 regulations1 certifications1 assessments1 and guidance to all parties2 7#b7 the sufficiency of safety data used in preparing instructions for continued airworthiness2 7#c7 the sufficiency of maintenance data used in preparing instructions for continued airworthiness2 7#d7 the protection of proprietary information and intellectual property in instructions for continued airworthiness2 7#e7 the availability of instructions for continued airworthiness1 as needed1 for maintenance activities2 7#f7 the need to harmonize or deconflict proposed and existing regulations with other ,federal regulations1 guidance1 and policies2 7#g7 international collaboration1 where appropriate and consistent with the interests of safety in air commerce and national security1 with other civil aviation authorities1 international aviation and standards organizations1 and any other appropriate entities2 and 7#h7 any other matter the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 not later than #a year 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 copy of the aviation rulemaking committee report under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of submission of the report under paragraph 7#a71 initiate a rulemaking activity or make such policy and guidance updates necessary to address any consensus recommendations reached by the aviation rulemaking committee established pursuant to subsection 7a71 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 #eag4 ,clarity for supplemental type certificate requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue or update guidance1 policy documents1 orders1 job aids1 or regulations to clarify the conditions under which a major alteration will require a supplemental type certificate under part #ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,contents ,issuances or updates under subsection 7a7 shall include providing clarity around-- 7#a7 the terms might appreciatively effect and no appreciable effect pursuant to sections #a4a and #ba4ic of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 respectively2 and 7#b7 whether the term other approved design1 as such term appears in part #ba4a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 includes engineering data approved by the ,administrator by means other than through a supplemental type certificate4 7c7 ,considerations ,in satisfying subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall make such updates as necessary to provide consideration for the level of effort required by an applicant to make a major alteration and the associated level of risk to the national airspace system for a single aircraft or multiple aircraft using such alteration4 #eah4 ,use of advanced tools in certifying aerospace products 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete an assessment of the use of advanced tools during the testing1 analysis1 and verification stages of aerospace certification projects to reduce the risks associated with high-risk flight profiles and performing limit testing4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7#a7 instances where high risk flight profiles and limit testing have already occurred in the certification process and the applicability of such test data for use in other aspects of flight testing2 7#b7 the safety of pilots during such testing2 7#c7 the value and accuracy of data collected using such advanced tools2 7#d7 the ability to produce more extensive data sets using such advanced tools2 7#e7 any aspects of testing for which the use of such tools would not be valuable or applicable2 7#f7 the cost of using such advanced tools2 and 7#g7 the best practices of other civil aviation authorities that permit the use of advanced tools during aerospace certification projects4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with-- 7#a7 aircraft manufacturers1 including manufacturers that have designed and certified aircraft under-- 7,a7 part #bc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 part #be of such title2 or 7,c7 part #bg of such title2 7#b7 aircraft manufacturers that have designed and certified1 or are in the process of certifying1 aircraft with a novel design under part #ba4ag7;b7 of such title2 7#c7 associations representing aircraft manufacturers2 7#d7 researchers and academics in related fields2 and 7#e7 pilots who are experts in flight testing4 7d7 ,congressional report ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 how the ,administrator plans to implement the findings of the assessment and any changes needed to ,administration policy1 guidance1 and regulations to allow for and optimize the use of advanced tools during the certification of aerospace products in order to reduce risk and improve safety outcomes4 #eai4 ,transport airplane and propulsion certification modernization ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking for the rulemaking activity titled ,transport ,airplane and ,propulsion ,certification ,modernization1 published in ,fall #bjbb in the ,unified ,agenda of ,federal ,regulatory and ,deregulatory ,actions 7,,rin #babj-;,,al#db74 #ebj4 ,engine fire protection standards 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish an internal regulatory review team to review and compare domestic and international airworthiness standards and guidance for aircraft engine firewalls4 7b7 ,review ,in completing the review under subsection 7a71 the regulatory review team shall-- 7#a7 identify any significant differences in standards or guidance with respect to test article selection1 fire test boundaries1 and pass-fail criteria2 7#b7 consider if alternative international standards used by peer civil aviation authorities reflect best practices that should be adopted by the ,administration2 7#c7 recommend updates1 if appropriate1 to the ,significant ,standards ,list of the ,administration based on any findings2 7#d7 assess whether a selection of aircraft engine firewalls certified by other civil aviation authorities1 which were validated by the ,administration1 comply with the requirements of the ,administration2 7#e7 recommend actions the ,administration should take during future validation activities or with other civil aviation authorities to address any gaps in requirements2 and 7#f7 consult with industry stakeholders during such review4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days after the completion of the review under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the findings and recommendations stemming from such review4 #eba4 ,risk model for production facility inspections 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act and periodically thereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of the risk-based model used by ,federal ,aviation ,administration certification management offices to inform the frequency of aircraft manufacturing or production facility inspections2 and 7#b7 update the model to ensure such model adequately accounts for risk at facilities during periods of increased production4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the review is conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 the results of the review2 7#b7 any changes made to the risk-based model described in subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 how such changes would help improve the in-plant inspection process4 #ebb4 ,secondary cockpit barriers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the issuance of a final rule on the proposed rule of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration titled ,installation and ,operation of ,flightdeck ,installed ,physical ,secondary ,barriers on ,transport ,category ,airlines in ,part #aba ,service1 and issued on ,august #a1 #bjbb 7#hg ,fed4 ,reg4 #dfhib71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall convene an aviation rulemaking committee to review and develop findings and recommendations to require installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on commercial passenger aircraft operated under the provisions of part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that are not captured under another regulation or proposed regulation4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,administrator shall chair and appoint the members of the rulemaking committee convened under subsection 7a71 which shall be comprised of at least #a representative from the constituencies of-- 7#a7 mainline air carriers2 7#b7 regional air carriers2 7#c7 aircraft manufacturers2 7#d7 passenger aircraft pilots represented by a labor group2 7#e7 flight attendants represented by a labor group2 7#f7 airline passengers2 and 7#g7 other stakeholders the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7c7 ,considerations ,the aviation rulemaking committee convened under subsection 7a7 shall consider-- 7#a7 minimum dimension requirements for secondary barriers on all aircraft types operated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 secondary barrier performance standards manufacturers and air carriers must meet for such aircraft types2 7#c7 the availability of certified secondary barriers suitable for use on such aircraft types2 7#d7 the development1 certification1 testing1 manufacturing1 installation1 and training for secondary barriers for such aircraft types2 7#e7 flight duration and stage length2 7#f7 the location of lavatory on such aircraft as related to operational complexities2 7#g7 operational complexities2 7#h7 any risks to safely evacuate passengers of such aircraft2 and 7#i7 other considerations the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ab months after the convening of the aviation rulemaking committee described in 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 ,senate1 a report based on the findings and recommendations of the aviation rulemaking committee convened under subsection 7a71 to include-- 7#a7 if applicable1 any dissenting positions on the findings and the rationale for each position2 and 7#b7 any disagreements1 including the rationale for each position and the reasons for the disagreement4 7e7 ,installation of secondary cockpit barriers of existing aircraft ,not later than #cf months after the date of the submission of the report of subsection 7d71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 taking into consideration the final reported findings and recommendations of the aviation rulemaking committee1 issue a final rule requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on each commercial passenger aircraft operated under the provisions of part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #ebc4 ,review of ,,faa use of aviation safety data 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall enter into an appropriate arrangement with a qualified third-party organization or consortium to evaluate the ,administration's collection1 collation1 analysis1 and use of aviation data across the ,administration4 7b7 ,consultation ,in completing the evaluation under subsection 7a71 the qualified third-party organization or consortium shall-- 7#a7 seek the input of experts in data analytics1 including at least #a expert in the commercial data services or analytics solutions sector2 7#b7 consult with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board and the ,transportation ,research ,board2 and 7#c7 consult with appropriate federally funded research and development centers1 to the extent that such centers are not already involved in the evaluation4 7c7 ,substance of evaluation ,in completing the evaluation under subsection 7a71 the qualified third-party organization or consortium shall-- 7#a7 compile a list of internal and external sources1 databases1 and streams of information the ,administration receives or has access to that provide the ,administration with operational or safety information and data about the national airspace system1 its users1 and other regulated entities of the ,administration2 7#b7 review data sets to determine completeness and accuracy of relevant information2 7#c7 identify gaps in information that the ,administration could fill through sharing agreements1 partnerships1 or other means that would add value during safety trend analysis2 7#d7 assess the ,administration's capabilities1 including analysis systems and workforce skillsets1 to analyze relevant data and information to make informed decisions2 7#e7 review data and information for proper storage1 identification controls1 and data privacy-- 7,a7 as required by law2 and 7,b7 consistent with best practices for data collection1 storage1 and use2 7#f7 review the format of such data and identify methods to improve the usefulness of such data2 7#g7 assess internal and external access to data for-- 7,a7 appropriateness based on data type and level of detail2 7,b7 proper data access protocols and precautions2 and 7,c7 maximizing availability of safety-related data that could support the improvement of safety management systems of and trend identification by regulated entities and the ,administration2 7#h7 examine the collation and dissemination of data within offices and between offices of the ,administration2 7#i7 review and recommend improvements to the data analysis techniques of the ,administration2 and 7#aj7 recommend investments the ,administration should consider to better collect1 manage1 and analyze data sets1 including within and between offices of the ,administration4 7d7 ,access to information ,the ,administration shall provide the qualified third-party organization or consortium and the experts described in subsection 7b7 with adequate access to safety and operational data collected by and held by the agency across all offices of the ,administration1 except if specific access is otherwise prohibited by law4 7e7 ,nondisclosure ,prior to participating in the review1 the ,administrator shall ensure that each person participating in the evaluation under this section enters into an agreement with the ,administrator in which the person shall be prohibited from disclosing at any time1 except as required by law1 to any person1 foreign or domestic1 any non-public information made accessible to the federally funded research and development center under this section4 7f7 ,report ,the qualified third-party organization or consortium carrying out the evaluation under this section shall provide a report of the findings of the center to the ,administrator and include recommendations to improve the ,administration's collection1 collation1 analysis1 and use of aviation data1 including recommendations to-- 7#a7 improve data access across offices within the ,administration1 as necessary1 to support efficient execution of safety analysis and programs across such offices2 7#b7 improve data storage best practices2 7#c7 develop or refine methods for collating data from multiple administration and industry sources2 and 7#d7 procure or use available analytics tools to draw conclusions and identify previously unrecognized trends or miscategorized risks in the aviation system1 particularly when identification of such information requires the analysis of multiple sets of data from multiple sources4 7g7 ,implementation of recommendations ,not later than #f months after the receipt of the report under subsection 7f71 the ,administrator shall review1 develop an implementation plan1 and begin the implementation of the recommendations received in such report4 7h7 ,review of implementation ,the qualified third-party organization or consortium that conducted the initial evaluation1 and any experts who contributed to such evaluation pursuant to subsection 7b77#a71 shall provide regular feedback and advice to the ,administrator on the implementation plan developed under subsection 7g7 and any implementation activities for at least #b years beginning on the date of the receipt of the report under subsection 7f74 7i7 ,report to ,congress ,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 the report described in subsection 7f7 and the implementation plan described in subsection 7g74 7j7 ,existing reporting systems ,consistent with section #acb of the ,aircraft ,certification1 ,safety1 and ,accountability ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 the ,executive ,director of the ,transportation ,research ,board1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator1 may further harmonize data and sources following the implementation of recommendations contained in the report required under subsection 7g74 7k7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the public disclosure of information submitted under a voluntary safety reporting program or that is otherwise protected under section #ddgce of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ebd4 ,part #ace duty and rest 7a7 ,part #ia tail-end ferry rulemaking ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall require that any operation conducted by a flightcrew member during an assigned duty period under the operational control of an operator holding a certificate under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 before1 during1 or after the duty period 7including any operations under part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations71 without an intervening rest period1 shall count towards the flight time and duty period limitations of such flightcrew member under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,record keeping ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall update any ,administration policy and guidance regarding complete and accurate record keeping practices for operators holding a certificate under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in order to properly document1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 flightcrew assignments2 7#b7 flightcrew prospective rest notifications2 7#c7 compliance with flight and duty times limitations and post-duty rest requirements2 and 7#d7 duty period start and end times4 7c7 ,safety management system oversight ,the ,administrator1 in performing oversight of the safety management system of an operator holding a certificate under part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 following the implementation of the final rule issued based on the rulemaking titled ,safety ,management ,systems1 and published on ,january #aa1 #bjbc 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg #aicb71 shall ensure such operator is evaluating and appropriately mitigating aviation safety risks1 including1 at minimum1 risks associated with-- 7#a7 inadequate flightcrew member duty and rest periods2 and 7#b7 incomplete records pertaining to flightcrew rest1 duty1 and flight times4 7d7 ,organ transportation flights ,in updating guidance and policy pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall consider and allow for appropriate accommodations1 including accommodations related to subsections 7b77#b7 and 7b77#d7 for operators-- 7#a7 performing organ transportation operations2 and 7#b7 who have in place a means by which to identify and mitigate risks associated with flightcrew duty and rest4 #ebe4 ,cockpit voice recorders 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgdf4 ,cockpit recording device 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall complete a rulemaking proceeding to-- 7#a7 require that1 not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this section1 all applicable aircraft are fitted with a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder that are each capable of recording the most recent #be hours of data2 7#b7 prohibit any person from deliberately erasing or tampering with any recording on such a cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder following a ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board reportable event under part #hcj of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or where crew would reasonably believe an aircraft lined up on an incorrect runway or incorrect taxiway1 the aircraft landing at the wrong airport1 the aircraft significantly overpassed the destination airport1 or the crew have been alerted of a possible pilot deviation and provide for civil and criminal penalties for such deliberate erasing or tampering1 which may be assessed in accordance with section #aaee and section #cb of title #ah2 7#c7 require that such a cockpit voice recorder has the capability for an operator to use an erasure feature1 such as an installed bulk erase function1 consistent with applicable law and regulations2 7#d7 require that1 in the case of such a cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder that uses a solid state recording medium in which activation of a bulk erase function assigns a random discrete code to the deleted recording1 only the manufacturer of the recorder and ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board have access to the software necessary to determine the code in order to extract the deleted recorded data2 and 7#e7 ensure that data on such a cockpit voice recorder or a flight data recorder1 through technical means other than encryption 7such as overwriting or the substitution of a blank recording medium before the recorder is returned to the owner7 is not disclosed for use other than for accident or incident investigation purposes4 7b7 ,prohibited use ,a cockpit voice recorder recording shall not be used by the ,administrator or any employer for any certificate action1 civil penalty1 or disciplinary proceedings against flight crewmembers4 7c7 ,applicable aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term applicable aircraft means an aircraft that is-- 7#a7 operated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 required by regulation to have a cockpit voice recorder or a flight data recorder4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect-- 7#a7 the confidentiality of recordings and transcripts under section #aaad7;c72 7#b7 the ban on recordings for civil penalty or certificate action under section #aba4cei7;h7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7#c7 the prohibition against use of data from flight operational quality assurance programs for enforcement purposes under section #ac4dja of #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgdf4 ,cockpit recording device4 4 #ebf4 ,flight data recovery from overwater operations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall direct the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee 7hereinafter referred to as the ,committee in this section7 to review regulations regarding flight data recovery for aircraft-- 7#a7 operated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 used in extended overwater operations4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the review pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,committee shall provide to the ,administrator any consensus recommendations for the equipage of aircraft described in subsection 7a7 with a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder that-- 7#a7 provide a means1 in the event of an accident1 to recover mandatory flight data parameters in a manner that does not require the underwater retrieval of the cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder2 7#b7 is equipped with a tamper-resistant method to broadcast sufficient information to a ground station to establish the location where an aircraft terminates flight as the result of an accident within #f nautical miles of the point of impact of the aircraft2 and 7#c7 is equipped with an airframe low-frequency underwater locating device that functions for at least #ij days and that can be detected by appropriate equipment4 7c7 ,recommendations ,not later than #ah months after tasking the aviation rulemaking advisory committee under subsection 7a71 the committee shall submit to the ,administrator any consensus recommendations developed under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after receiving any recommendations pursuant to subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall initiate a rulemaking activity based on such consensus recommendations1 if determined appropriate4 7e7 ,briefing ,if the ,administrator decides not to issue a final rule with respect to the rulemaking initiated under subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the justification for such decision4 #ebg4 ,emergency medical equipment on passenger aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review and update1 as appropriate1 part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 regarding emergency medical equipment1 including the contents of emergency medical kits1 and training required for flight crew4 7b7 ,consideration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7#a7 the benefits and costs 7including the costs of flight diversions and emergency landings7 of requiring any new medications or equipment necessary to be included in approved emergency medical kits under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 whether the contents of the emergency medical kits include the appropriate medications and equipment that can practicably be administered to address-- 7,a7 the emergency medical needs of children and pregnant women2 7,b7 opioid overdose2 7,c7 anaphylaxis2 and 7,d7 cardiac arrest2 and 7#c7 what contents of the emergency medical kits should be readily available1 to the extent practicable1 for use by flight crews without prior approval by a medical professional4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with associations representing aerospace medical professionals4 #ebh4 ,navigation aids study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate a study examining the effects of reclassifying navigation aids to ,design ,assurance ,level-,a from ,design ,assurance ,level-,b1 including the following navigation aids3 7#a7 ,distance measuring equipment4 7#b7 ,very high frequency omni-directional range4 7#c7 ,tactical air navigation4 7#d7 ,wide area augmentation system4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall address-- 7#a7 the cost-benefit analyses associated with the reclassification described in such subsection2 7#b7 the findings from the operational safety assessments and preliminary hazard analyses of the navigation aids listed in such subsection2 7#c7 the risks of such reclassification on navigation aid equipment currently in use2 7#d7 the potential impacts on global interoperability of navigational aids2 and 7#e7 what additional actions should be taken based on the findings of this subsection4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 describing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ebi4 ,remote towers 7a7 ,study 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 seek to enter into an agreement with a qualified organization to conduct a study examining the viability and feasibility of remote tower technology available on the date of enactment of this ,act to accommodate existing air traffic activity at non-towered1 public-use airports and airports with a visual flight rule air traffic control tower4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the qualified organization selected under such subsection shall consider and include in such study-- 7,a7 the effectiveness and adequacy of the pilot program established under section #afa of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajd note7 in-- 7i7 assessing the installation1 maintenance1 and operational costs and benefits of remote tower technology2 and 7ii7 establishing a clear process for the safety and operational certification of such technology2 7,b7 a description of actions that the ,administration has undertaken to carry out such pilot program2 7,c7 any barriers related to the safety and operational certification of such technology2 7,d7 the number and type of non-towered airports in the national airspace system2 7,e7 the availability and development of remote tower technology2 7,f7 the potential to use remote tower systems to control air traffic at multiple airports and from a single physical location1 similar to a terminal radar approach control facility2 7,g7 staffing flexibility to support seasonal staffing of remote towers2 7,h7 safety factors related to the potential need for such remote tower technology2 7,i7 the potential to use remote tower systems to surveil for unmanned aircraft1 in conjunction with unmanned aircraft system traffic management systems1 to enhance air traffic management of manned air traffic2 7,j7 factors related to the demand for remote tower technology2 7,k7 an examination of remote tower use in other countries2 7,l7 projected costs associated with installing and maintain remote tower technology at a single airport2 and 7,m7 recommendations regarding the most cost-effective approach to provide air traffic control services at non-towered airports in the national airspace system4 7#c7 ,input ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the qualified organization selected under such subsection shall-- 7,a7 seek coordination with the ,air ,traffic ,organization and other offices of the ,administration2 and 7,b7 seek the participation of representatives of-- 7i7 the exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 manufacturers of remote towers2 7iii7 airport operators2 and 7iv7 other stakeholders that the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,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 detailing the results of the study under subsection 7a74 7b7 ,certification process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the completion of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish a process for the certification of system design and operational approval of remote towers for use at public-use airports4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall consult with the following3 7,a7 ,the exclusive bargaining representative of the air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,manufacturers of remote towers4 7,c7 ,non-towered airport operators4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in developing the certification process required under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 establish requirements for the system design and operational approval of remote towers1 including-- 7i7 sensor and camera visual requirements2 7ii7 datalink latency requirements2 and 7iii7 visual presentation design requirements for monitors used to display sensor and camera feeds2 7,b7 establish tower-closure standards for contingency operations and procedures for remote tower failures and malfunctions2 and 7,c7 consider the use of-- 7i7 ground- and space-based telecommunications infrastructure2 and 7ii7 any other wireless telecommunications infrastructure that may enable the operation of a remote tower4 7#d7 ,operational approval assessments ,in developing the operational approval process required under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 determine the appropriate number of air traffic controllers necessary to staff a remote tower for safe air traffic control operations at the respective airport based on the existing or projected air traffic activity at the airport2 7,b7 use a safety risk management panel process to address any safety issues with respect to the remote tower2 7,c7 if the remote tower is intended to be installed at a non-towered airport1 assess the safety benefits of the remote tower against the lack of an existing tower2 and 7,d7 establish1 to the satisfaction of the ,administrator and using performance-based criteria1 to the extent appropriate1 published in advance1 the level of safety necessary for the operation of the remote tower at the airport4 7#e7 ,airport operators ,an airport operator seeking to install or construct a certified remote tower shall submit to the ,administrator an application in such form and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7#f7 ,implementation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 identify air traffic control information and data that assists the ,administrator in categorically certifying remote towers at different types of airports2 7,b7 implement processes necessary to collect the information and data identified in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 develop criteria from the information and data identified in subparagraph 7,a7 to assess remote towers for widespread use at categories of public-use airports4 7#g7 ,prioritization of remote tower certification applicants ,with respect to applications submitted as required by paragraph 7#d71 the ,administrator shall prioritize-- 7,a7 airports that do not have a permanent air traffic control tower at the time of application2 7,b7 airports that would provide small and rural community air service2 or 7,c7 airports that have been newly accepted as of the date of enactment of this ,act into the ,contract ,tower ,program4 7#h7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after receiving the report required under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbh1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of the activities required under this section4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,air traffic activity ,the term air traffic activity means the number of takeoffs1 landings1 and simulated approaches of an airport and the time of which such takeoffs1 landings1 and simulated approaches occur4 7#b7 ,contract ,tower ,program ,the term ,contract ,tower ,program has the meaning given such term in section #dgabd7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,qualified organization ,the term qualified organization means an independent non-profit organization that recommends solutions to public policy challenges through objective analysis4 7#d7 ,remote tower ,the term remote tower has the meaning given such term in section #afa7;a77#i7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajd note74 #ecj4 ,weather reporting systems study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study to examine how to improve the procurement1 functionality1 and sustainability of weather reporting systems1 including-- 7#a7 automated weather observing systems2 7#b7 automated surface observing systems2 7#c7 visual weather observing systems2 and 7#d7 non-,federal weather reporting systems4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study required under section 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall address-- 7#a7 the current state of the supply chain related to weather reporting systems and the components of such systems1 including-- 7,a7 the adequacy of suppliers of such systems and components2 7,b7 the affordability of such systems and components2 and 7,c7 the availability and affordability of replacement parts2 7#b7 the average age of weather reporting systems infrastructure installed in the national airspace system2 7#c7 challenges to maintaining and replacing weather reporting systems1 including-- 7,a7 root causes of weather reporting system outages1 including failures of such systems1 and supporting systems such as telecommunications infrastructure2 and 7,b7 the degree to which such outages affect weather reporting in the national airspace system2 7#d7 mitigation measures to maintain aviation safety during such an outage2 and 7#e7 alternative means of obtaining weather elements at airports1 including wind direction1 wind speed1 barometric pressure setting1 and cloud coverage1 including visibility4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with the appropriate stakeholders and ,federal agencies involved in installing1 managing1 and supporting weather reporting systems in the national airspace system4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years 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 describing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,recommendations ,the ,comptroller ,general shall include in the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 recommendations for-- 7,a7 ways to improve the resiliency and redundancy of weather reporting systems2 7,b7 alternative means of compliance for obtaining weather elements at airports2 and 7,c7 if necessary1 changes to ,orders of the ,administration1 including the following3 7i7 ,surface ,weather ,observing1 ,joint ,order #gijj4e4 7ii7 ,notices to ,air ,missions1 ,joint ,order #gicj4b4 #eca4 ,,gao study on expansion of the ,,faa weather camera program 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the feasibility and benefits and costs of expanding the ,weather ,camera ,program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to locations in the ,united ,states that lack weather camera services4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review-- 7#a7 the potential effects of the existing ,weather ,camera ,program on weather-related aviation accidents and flight interruptions2 7#b7 the potential benefits and costs associated with expanding the ,weather ,camera ,program2 7#c7 limitations on the real-time access of weather camera information by pilots and aircraft operators2 7#d7 non-safety related regulatory structures or barriers to the allowable use of weather camera information for the purposes of aircraft operations2 7#e7 limitations of existing weather camera systems at the time of the study2 7#f7 alternative sources of viable weather data2 7#g7 funding mechanisms for weather camera installation and operations2 and 7#h7 other considerations the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #bh 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 study required under subsection 7a74 #ecb4 ,audit on aviation safety in era of wireless connectivity 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate an audit of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's internal processes and procedures to communicate the position of civil aviation operators and the safety of the national airspace system to the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration regarding proposed spectrum reallocations or auction decisions4 7b7 ,assessment ,in conducting the audit described in subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall assess best practices and policy recommendations for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to-- 7#a7 improve internal processes by which proposed spectrum reallocations or auctions are thoroughly reviewed in advance to ensure that any comments or technical concerns regarding aviation safety from civil aviation stakeholders are communicated to the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration that are to be submitted to the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 7#b7 develop internal processes and procedures to assess the effects a proposed spectrum reallocation or auction may have on the national airspace system in a timely manner to ensure safety of the national airspace system2 7#c7 improve external communication processes to better inform civil aviation stakeholders1 including owners and operators of civil aircraft1 on any comments or technical concerns of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration relating to a proposed spectrum reallocation or auction that may impact the national airspace system2 and 7#d7 better communicate to the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration when a proposed spectrum reallocation or auction may pose a potential risk to aviation safety4 7c7 ,stakeholder views ,in conducting the audit pursuant to subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall consult with relevant stakeholders1 including-- 7#a7 air carriers operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 manufacturers of aircraft and aircraft components2 7#c7 wireless communication carriers2 7#d7 labor unions representing pilots2 7#e7 air traffic system safety specialists2 7#f7 other representatives of the communications industry2 7#g7 aviation safety experts2 7#h7 the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration2 and 7#i7 the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the audit is conducted pursuant to subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall complete and submit a report on findings and recommendations to-- 7#a7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology of the ,senate4 #ecc4 ,ramp worker safety call to action 7a7 ,call to action ramp worker safety review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate a ,call to ,action safety review of airport ramp worker safety in order to bring stakeholders together to share best practices and implement actions to address airport ramp worker safety4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,call to ,action safety review required pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of ,administration regulations1 guidance1 and directives related to airport ramp worker procedures and oversight of such processes2 7#b7 a review of reportable accidents and incidents involving airport ramp workers1 including any identified contributing factors to the reportable accident or incident2 7#c7 a review of training and related educational materials for airport ramp workers1 including supervisory employees2 7#d7 a review of devices and methods for communication on the ramp2 7#e7 a review of markings on the ramp that define restriction1 staging1 safety1 or hazard zones2 7#f7 a review of aircraft jet blast and engine intake safety markings2 and 7#g7 a process for stakeholders1 including airlines1 aircraft manufacturers1 airports1 labor1 and aviation safety experts1 to provide feedback and share best practices4 7c7 ,report and actions ,not later than #ahj days after the conclusion of the ,call to ,action safety review pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 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 any recommendations for actions or best practices to improve airport ramp worker safety1 including the identification of risks and possible mitigations to be considered in any applicable safety management system of air carriers and airports2 and 7#b7 initiate such actions as are necessary to act upon the findings of the review under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,training materials ,not later than #f months after the completion of the safety review required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall develop and publish training and related educational materials about aircraft engine ingestion and jet blast hazards for ground crews 7including supervisory employees7 that includes information on-- 7#a7 the specific dangers and consequences of entering engine ingestion or jet blast zones2 7#b7 proper protocols to avoid entering an engine ingestion or jet blast zone2 and 7#c7 on-the-job1 instructor-led training to physically demonstrate the engine ingestion zone boundaries and jet blast zones for each kind of aircraft the ground crew may encounter4 #ecd4 ,safety data analysis for aircraft without transponders 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 shall collect and analyze data relating to accidents and incidents involving covered exempt aircraft that occurred within #cj nautical miles of an airport4 7b7 ,requirements ,the analysis required under subsection 7a7 shall include with respect to covered exempt aircraft a review of-- 7#a7 incident and accident data since #bjjf2 7#b7 incidents and accidents involving midair events1 including collisions2 7#c7 incidents and accidents involving ground proximity warning system alerts2 7#d7 incidents and accidents involving traffic collision avoidance system alerts2 7#e7 incidents and accidents involving a loss of separation or near miss2 and 7#f7 the causes of the accidents and incidents described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 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 containing the results of the analysis required under subsection 7a7 and1 if appropriate1 recommendations on how to reduce the number of incidents and accidents associated with such covered exempt aircraft4 7d7 ,covered exempt aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered exempt aircraft means aircraft1 balloons1 and gliders exempt from air traffic control transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use requirements under part #ia4bae7;b77#c7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #ece4 ,crash-resistant fuel systems in rotorcraft 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall task the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee to-- 7#a7 review the data analysis conducted and the recommendations developed by the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee ,rotorcraft ,occupant ,protection ,working ,group of the ,administration2 7#b7 update the #bjah report of such working group on rotorcraft occupant protection by-- 7,a7 reviewing ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board data from #bjaf through #bjbc on post-crash fires in helicopter accidents2 and 7,b7 determining whether and to what extent crash-resistant fuel systems could have prevented fatalities2 and 7#c7 develop recommendations for either the ,administrator or the helicopter industry to encourage helicopter owners and operators to expedite the installation of crash-resistant fuel systems in the aircraft of such owners and operators regardless of original certification and manufacture date4 7b7 ,schedule 7#a7 ,deadline ,not later than #ah months after the ,administrator tasks the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7a71 the ,committee shall submit the recommendations developed under subsection 7a77#b7 to the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,implementation ,if applicable1 and not later than #ahj days after receiving the recommendations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 begin implementing1 as appropriate1 any consensus safety recommendations the ,administrator receives from the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee1 and brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on any recommendations the ,administrator does not implement2 and 7,b7 partner with the ,united ,states ,helicopter ,safety ,team1 as appropriate1 to facilitate implementation of any recommendations for the helicopter industry pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 #ecf4 ,reducing turbulence on part #aba aircraft operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review and implement1 as appropriate1 the recommendations made by the ,chair of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board to the ,administrator contained in the safety research report titled ,preventing ,turbulence-,related ,injuries in ,air ,carrier ,operations ,conducted ,under ,title #ad ,code of ,federal ,regulations ,part #aba1 issued on ,august #aj1 #bjba 7,,ntsb_/,,ss-#ba_/ja74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after completing the review under subsection 7a71 and every #b years thereafter1 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 status of the recommendations in the safety research report described in subsection 7a7 until the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which such recommendations have been adopted2 or 7,b7 the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,contents ,if the ,administrator decides not to implement a recommendation in the safety research report described in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall provide1 as a part of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 a description of why the ,administrator did not implement such recommendation4 #ecg4 ,study on radiation exposure 7a7 ,study ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,research ,council of the ,national ,academies shall conduct a study on radiation exposure onboard various aircraft types operated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,scope of study ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,research ,council shall assess-- 7#a7 radiation concentrations in such aircraft at takeoff1 in-flight at high altitudes1 and upon landing2 7#b7 the health risks and impact of radiation exposure to flight attendants and passengers onboard aircraft operating at high altitudes2 and 7#c7 mitigation measures to prevent and reduce the health and safety impacts of radiation exposure to flight attendants and passengers4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #af months after the initiation of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the study conducted by the ,national ,research ,council pursuant to this section4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #ech4 ,deterring crewmember interference 7a7 ,task force 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall convene a task force to develop voluntary standards and best practices relating to suspected violations of sections #dfcah1 #dfejc1 and #dfejd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 proper and consistent incident documentation and reporting techniques2 7,b7 best practices for flight crew and cabin crew response1 including de-escalation2 7,c7 improved coordination between stakeholders1 including flight crew and cabin crew1 airport staff1 other ,federal agencies as appropriate1 and law enforcement2 and 7,d7 appropriate enforcement actions4 7#b7 ,membership ,the task force convened under paragraph 7#a7 shall be comprised representatives of-- 7,a7 air carriers2 7,b7 airport sponsors and airport law enforcement agencies2 7,c7 other ,federal agencies determined necessary by the ,administrator2 7,d7 labor organizations representing air carrier pilots2 7,e7 labor organizations representing flight attendants2 and 7,f7 labor organizations representing ticketing1 check-in1 or other customer service representatives employed by air carriers4 7b7 ,announcements ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall initiate such actions as may be necessary to include in the briefing of passengers before takeoff required under section #aba4ega of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 a statement informing passengers that it is against ,federal law to assault or threaten to assault any individual on an aircraft or interfere with the duties of a crewmember4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the definitions in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to terms in this section4 #eci4 ,cabin temperature standards 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review existing standards produced by recognized industry standards organizations on safe air temperatures and humidity levels in enclosed environments1 including onboard aircraft1 and determine the validity of such standards1 including the ,american ,society of ,heating1 ,refrigerating and ,air-,conditioning ,engineers 7in this section referred to as ,,ashrae7 standards titled ,air ,quality within ,commercial ,aircraft 7,,ashrae ,guideline #bh-bjba7 and ,thermal ,environmental ,conditions for ,human ,occupancy 7,,ashrae ,standard #ee-bjbj74 7b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with-- 7#a7 certificate holders under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 certified labor representatives of flight attendants1 pilots1 and other crewmembers2 7#c7 relevant ,federal agencies2 and 7#d7 other relevant stakeholders1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,academic study ,in the event that the ,administrator determines1 through the review carried out under subsection 7a71 that there is not an appropriate standard to determine unsafe temperatures onboard aircraft operated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,administrator shall enter into an appropriate agreement with the ,national ,academies to-- 7#a7 conduct a study of unsafe aircraft cabin temperatures and aircraft conditions that contribute to such temperatures2 and 7#b7 provide recommendations for air carriers and aircraft manufacturers to improve the management of temperature and related factors onboard aircraft4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,,faa ,not later than #c months after completing the review 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 findings and determination of the review4 7#b7 ,national academies ,if a report is produced under subsection 7c71 not later than #a month after receiving such report 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 such report4 #edj4 ,cabin air quality 7a7 ,reporting of smoke or fume events onboard commercial aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall develop a standardized system for a flight attendants1 pilots1 and aircraft maintenance technicians of air carriers to voluntarily report fume events onboard passenger-carrying aircraft operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,information submission ,the system developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a method of submission1 which shall request at least the following information3 7,a7 ,identification of the flight number1 type1 and registration of the aircraft4 7,b7 ,the date of the reported fume event onboard the aircraft4 7,c7 ,description of smoke or fume in the aircraft1 including the nature1 intensity1 and visual consistency or smell 7if any74 7,d7 ,the location of the smoke or fumes in the aircraft4 7,e7 ,the source 7if discernible7 of the smoke or fumes in the aircraft4 7,f7 ,the phase of flight during which smoke or fumes first became present4 7,g7 ,the duration of the fume event4 7,h7 ,any required onboard medical attention for passengers or crew members4 7,i7 ,any additional factors as determined appropriate by the ,administrator or crew member submitting a report4 7#c7 ,guidelines for submission ,the ,administrator shall issue guidelines on how to submit the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,confirmation of submission ,upon submitting the information described in paragraph 7#b71 the submitting party shall receive a duplicate record of the submission and confirmation of receipt4 7#e7 ,use of information ,the ,administrator-- 7,a7 may not publish any information submitted under this section2 7,b7 shall maintain a database of such information2 7,c7 at the request of an air carrier1 shall provide to such air carrier any information submitted under this section that is relevant to such air carrier1 except any information that may be used to identify the party submitting such information2 7,d7 may not1 without validation1 assume that information submitted under this section is accurate for the purposes of initiating rulemaking or taking an enforcement action2 7,e7 may use information submitted under this section to inform the oversight of the safety management system of an air carrier2 and 7,f7 may use information submitted under this section for the purpose of performing a study or supporting a study sponsored by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall seek to enter into the appropriate arrangements with the ,national ,academies to conduct a study and issue recommendations to be made publicly available pertaining to cabin air quality and any risk of1 and potential for1 persistent and accidental fume events onboard a passenger-carrying aircraft operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,scope ,in carrying out a study pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,national ,academies shall examine-- 7,a7 the information collected pursuant to subsection 7a72 7,b7 the report issued pursuant to section #cbf of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 and any identified assumptions or gaps described in such report2 7,c7 any health risks or impacts of fume events on flight crews1 including flight attendants and pilots1 and passengers onboard aircraft operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,d7 instances of persistent or regularly occurring 7as determined by the ,national ,academies7 fume events in such aircraft2 7,e7 instances of accidental1 unexpected1 or irregularly occurring 7as determined by the ,national ,academies7 fume events on such aircraft1 including whether such accidental events are more frequent during various phases of operations1 including ground operations1 taxiing1 take off1 cruise1 and landing2 7,f7 the likely originating material of1 and the air contaminants present during1 the situations described in subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e72 7,g7 the frequencies1 durations1 and likely causes of the situations described in subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e72 and 7,h7 any additional data on fume events as determined appropriate by the ,national ,academies4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,the ,national ,academies shall provide recommendations based on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 that shall1 at minimum1 address how to-- 7i7 improve overall cabin air quality of passenger-carrying aircraft2 7ii7 improve the detection1 accuracy1 and reporting of fume events2 and 7iii7 reduce the frequency and impact of fume events2 and 7,b7 for any updates to standards1 guidelines1 or regulations that could help achieve the recommendations described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a month after the completion of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 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 copy of such study4 7c7 ,fume event defined ,in this section1 the term fume event means the presence of fumes in the cabin1 including smoke4 #eda4 ,evacuation standards for transport category airplanes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall task the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee with reviewing and proposing updates to the evacuation requirements under section #be4hjc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and appendix ,j to part #be of such title4 7b7 ,considerations ,in tasking the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 at a minimum1 task the ,committee to-- 7#a7 evaluate whether the representative passenger loads1 prescribed in regulation on the date of enactment of this ,act1 represent a realistic composition of passengers on an aircraft operated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including accounting for-- 7,a7 children1 including infants2 7,b7 passengers who do not speak ,english2 7,c7 passengers with disabilities2 and 7,d7 service animals 7as such term is defined in section #ce4ajd and #cf4ajd of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations72 and 7#b7 determine if there are technologies or techniques that can be used to more accurately represent categories of passengers who are unable to provide consent during evacuation testing1 but should be simulated in such testing2 7#c7 evaluate whether the requirements prescribed in regulation on the date of enactment of this ,act adequately consider the varying sizes1 weight1 and matter or baggage present in an aircraft cabin2 and 7#d7 determine whether the evacuation testing performed1 associated with section #be4hjc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 considers the seat size1 seat pitch1 seating layout1 aisle width1 and aisle layout of the aircraft type being tested4 7c7 ,consultation ,in tasking the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall allow such ,committee to consult with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 transport category aircraft manufacturers1 air carriers certificated under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 crew members of such air carriers1 emergency responders1 groups representing passengers and passengers with disabilities1 and other relevant experts4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ah months after receiving such recommendations to update section #be4hjc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and appendix ,j to part #be of such title1 the ,administrator shall issue a final rulemaking based on the recommendations provided by the aviation rulemaking advisory committee tasked under this section1 as necessary4 7e7 ,passenger with disabilities ,in this section1 the term passenger with disabilities means any qualified individual with a disability1 as such term is defined in section #chb4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations4 #edb4 ,lithium-ion powered wheelchairs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall task the ,air ,carrier ,access ,act ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee7 to conduct a review of regulations regarding lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs and mobility aids and provide recommendations to the ,secretary to ensure safe transport of such wheelchairs and mobility aids in air transportation4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,committee shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,any existing or necessary standards for lithium-ion batteries1 including casings or other similar components1 in such wheelchairs and mobility aids4 7#b7 ,the availability of necessary containment or storage devices1 including fire containment covers or fire-resistant storage containers1 for such wheelchairs and mobility aids4 7#c7 ,the policies of each air carrier 7as such term is defined in part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 pertaining to lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs and mobility aids 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#d7 ,any other considerations the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,consultation requirement ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,committee shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration4 7d7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,upon completion of the review conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,committee shall notify the ,secretary if an air carrier does not have a policy pertaining to lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs and mobility aids in effect4 7#b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary shall notify an air carrier described in paragraph 7#a7 of the status of such air carrier4 7e7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ij days after submission of the recommendations to the ,secretary1 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 any recommendations under subsection 7a71 in the form of a report4 7f7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall publish the report required under subsection 7e7 on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation4 #edc4 ,national simulator program policies and guidance 7a7 ,review ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review relevant policies and guidance1 including all advisory circulars1 information bulletins1 and directives1 pertaining to part #fj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,updates ,upon completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 at a minimum1 update the following3 7#a7 ,advisory ,circular #abj-dj;,b1 issued ,july #bi1 #aiia4 7#b7 ,advisory ,circular #abj-de;,a1 issued ,february #e1 #aiib4 7#c7 ,advisory ,circular #abj-ej;,a1 issued ,february #i1 #aiif4 7#d7 ,advisory ,circular #abj-fc1 issued ,october #aa1 #aiid4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall convene and consult with entities required to comply with part #fj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including representatives of-- 7#a7 air carriers2 7#b7 flight schools certificated under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#c7 training centers certificated under part #adb of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#d7 manufacturers and suppliers of flight simulation training devices 7as defined in part #a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and ,appendix ,f to part #fj of such title74 #edd4 ,,gao study on ,,faa ,national ,simulator ,program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study into the ,national ,simulator ,program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration that is part of the ,air ,transportation ,division's ,training and ,simulation ,group4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall1 at a minimum1 assesses-- 7#a7 how the program described under subsection 7a71 is maintained to reflect and account for advancement in technologies pertaining to flight simulation training devices 7as defined in part #a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and appendix ,f to part #fj of such title72 7#b7 the staffing levels1 critical competencies1 and skills gaps of ,administration personnel responsible for carrying out and supporting the program described in subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 how the program described in subsection 7a7 engages air carriers and relevant industry stakeholders1 including flight schools1 to ensure efficient compliance with part #fj of such title4 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 findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ede4 ,,gao study on ,,faa alignment with best available technologies and standards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the incorporation of best available technologies by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to increase aviation safety and improve the health and safety of aviation workers4 7b7 ,scope ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 analyze the degree to which the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration is enabling the use or adoption of technologies used by other air navigation service providers to meet ,,icao standards2 and 7#b7 identify any barriers to adoption of such technologies4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the findings of the study4 7d7 ,,icao defined ,in this section1 the term ,,icao means the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization4 #edf4 ,incremental safety improvement ,section #ddgjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,incremental safety improvement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may consider and approve a proposed incremental design change request from a type certificate holder1 if such holder is required by the ,administrator to make a safety-related design change to bring a product into compliance1 even if the proposed incremental design change does not eliminate all noncompliant conditions4 7#b7 ,proposed incremental design change ,a proposed incremental design change under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be related to the required safety-related design change described in this subsection2 7,b7 improve the overall safety of the aircraft2 7,c7 not decrease the level of safety of other components or systems on the aircraft2 7,d7 be in the public interest2 7,e7 not include any substantial changes2 7,f7 be recorded on a type certificate data sheet or other public instrument that notifies the public of such design changes2 and 7,g7 be considered through a process that applies appropriate requirements as determined by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,full compliance ,an approval issued under this subsection shall not be construed to relieve a type certificate holder from addressing all noncompliant conditions under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,deadline ,in issuing an approval under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall impose a deadline by which all non-compliant conditions related to the design change shall be addressed4 7#e7 ,safety-related design change defined ,in this subsection1 the term safety-related design change means a design change that has any effect on the safety of the aircraft4 4 #edg4 ,voluntary reporting protections 7a7 ,in general ,section #djabc7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or third party after nor any agency4 7b7 ,protected information ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall promulgate regulations to amend part #aic of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to designate and protect from disclosure information or data submitted1 collected1 or contained by the ,administrator under voluntary safety programs1 including the following3 7#a7 ,aviation ,safety ,action ,program4 7#b7 ,flight ,operational ,quality ,assurance4 7#c7 ,line ,operations ,safety ,assessments4 7#d7 ,air ,traffic ,safety ,action ,program4 7#e7 ,technical ,operations ,safety ,action ,program4 7#f7 ,such other voluntarily submitted information or programs as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 #edh4 ,providing non-,federal weather observer training to airport personnel ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such actions as are necessary to provide training that is easily accessible and streamlined for airport personnel to become certified as non-,federal weather observers so that such personnel can manually provide weather observations when automated surface observing systems and automated weather observing systems experience outages and errors in order to ensure operational safety at airports4 ,b ,aviation ,cybersecurity #ega4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,congress has repeatedly tasked the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with responsibility for securing the national airspace system1 including the air traffic control system and other air navigation services1 civil aircraft1 and aeronautical products and articles through safety regulation and oversight4 ,these mandates have routinely included protecting against associated cyber threats affecting aviation safety or the ,administration's provision of safe1 secure1 and efficient air navigation services and airspace management4 7#b7 ,in #bjaf1 ,congress passed the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf1 which established requirements for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to enhance the national airspace system's cybersecurity and included mandates for the ,administration to-- 7,a7 develop a cybersecurity strategic plan2 7,b7 coordinate with other ,federal agencies to identify cyber vulnerabilities2 7,c7 develop a cyber threat model2 and 7,d7 complete a comprehensive1 strategic policy framework to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks to the air traffic control system4 7#c7 ,in #bjah1 ,congress passed the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah which-- 7,a7 authorized funding for the construction of ,federal ,aviation ,administration facilities dedicated to improving the cybersecurity of the national airspace system2 7,b7 required the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to review and update its comprehensive1 strategic policy framework for cybersecurity to assess the degree to which the framework identifies and addresses known cybersecurity risks associated with the aviation system1 and evaluate existing short- and long-term objectives for addressing cybersecurity risks to the national airspace system2 7,c7 created a ,chief ,technology ,officer position within the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to be responsible for1 among other things1 coordinating the implementation1 operation1 maintenance1 and cybersecurity of technology programs relating to the air traffic control system with the aviation industry and other ,federal agencies2 and 7,d7 directed the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to study the cybersecurity workforce of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in order to develop recommendations to increase the size1 quality1 and diversity of such workforce4 7#d7 ,congress has tasked the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with being the primary ,federal agency to assess and address the threats posed from cyber incidents relating to ,federal ,aviation ,administration-provided air traffic control and air navigation services and the threats posed from cyber incidents relating to civil aircraft1 aeronautical products and articles1 aviation networks1 aviation systems1 services1 and operations1 and the aerospace industry affecting aviation safety or the provision of safe1 secure1 and efficient air navigation services and airspace management by the ,administration4 7#e7 ,since #bjje1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has been addressing cyber vulnerabilities in civil aircraft and aeronautical products and articles during the safety certification process4 #egb4 ,aerospace product safety 7a7 ,cybersecurity standards ,section #ddgja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting cybersecurity1 after quality of work12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by inserting cybersecurity and after standards for2 and 7,b7 by striking procedure and inserting procedures4 7b7 ,exclusive rulemaking authority ,section #ddgja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,exclusive rulemaking authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in section #djacb1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the heads of such other agencies as the ,administrator determines necessary1 shall have exclusive authority to prescribe regulations for purposes of assuring civil aircraft1 including unmanned aircraft systems1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 and appliance cybersecurity4 4 #egc4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations1 policy1 and guidance 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #djacb4 ,national airspace system cyber threat management process 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with other agencies as the ,administrator determines necessary1 shall establish a national airspace system cyber threat management process to protect the national airspace system cyber environment1 including the safety1 security1 and efficiency of the air navigation services provided by the ,administration4 7b7 ,issues ,to be addressed ,in establishing the national airspace system cyber threat management process under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 monitor the national airspace system for cybersecurity incidents2 7#b7 in consultation with appropriate ,federal agencies1 evaluate the cyber threat landscape for the national airspace system1 including updating such evaluation on both annual and threat-based timelines2 7#c7 conduct national airspace system cyber incident analyses2 7#d7 create a cyber common operating picture for the national airspace system cyber environment2 7#e7 coordinate national airspace system cyber incident responses with other appropriate ,federal agencies2 7#f7 track cyber incident detection1 response1 mitigation implementation1 recovery1 and closure2 7#g7 establish a process1 or utilize existing processes1 to collect relevant interagency and stakeholder national airspace system cyber incident data1 including data from other ,federal agencies and private persons2 7#h7 conduct a review of potential vulnerabilities in inflight ,wi-,fi service that may put the data of passengers at risk2 and 7#i7 consider any other matter the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cyber common operating picture ,the term cyber common operating picture means the correlation of a detected cyber incident or cyber threat in the national airspace system and other operational anomalies to provide a holistic view of potential cause and impact4 7#b7 ,cyber environment ,the term cyber environment means the information environment consisting of the interdependent networks of information technology infrastructures and resident data1 including the internet1 telecommunications networks1 computer systems1 and embedded processors and controllers4 7#c7 ,cyber incident ,the term cyber incident means an action that creates noticeable degradation1 disruption1 or destruction to the cyber environment and causes a safety or other negative impact on operations of-- 7,a7 the national airspace system2 7,b7 civil aircraft2 or 7,c7 aeronautical products and articles4 7#d7 ,cyber threat ,the term cyber threat means the threat of an action that1 if carried out1 would constitute a cyber incident or an electronic attack4 7#e7 ,electronic attack ,the term electronic attack means the use of electromagnetic spectrum energy to impede operations in the cyber environment1 including through techniques such as jamming or spoofing4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #djacb4 ,national airspace system cyber threat management process4 4 #egd4 ,civil aviation cybersecurity rulemaking committee 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall convene an aviation rulemaking committee on civil aircraft cybersecurity to conduct a review and develop findings and recommendations on cybersecurity standards for civil aircraft1 aircraft ground support information systems1 airports1 air traffic control mission systems1 and aeronautical products and articles4 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 committee convened under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of submission of the report under paragraph 7#a7 and1 in consultation with other agencies as the ,administrator determines necessary1 for consensus recommendations reached by such aviation rulemaking committee-- 7,a7 undertake a rulemaking1 if appropriate1 based on such recommendations2 and 7,b7 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 supplemental report with explanations for each consensus recommendation not addressed1 if applicable1 by a rulemaking under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,composition ,the aviation rulemaking committee convened under subsection 7a7 shall consist of members appointed by the ,administrator1 including representatives of-- 7#a7 aircraft manufacturers1 to include at least #a manufacturer of transport category aircraft2 7#b7 air carriers2 7#c7 unmanned aircraft system stakeholders1 including operators1 service suppliers1 and manufacturers of hardware components and software applications2 7#d7 manufacturers of powered-lift aircraft2 7#e7 airports2 7#f7 original equipment manufacturers of ground and space based aviation infrastructure2 7#g7 aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of aircraft cybersecurity2 and 7#h7 a non-profit which operates #a or more federally funded research and development centers with specific knowledge of aviation and cybersecurity4 7d7 ,member eligibility ,prior to a member's appointment under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator shall determine if there is cause for such member to be restricted from possessing sensitive security information4 ,upon a determination of no cause being found regarding the member1 and upon the member voluntarily signing a nondisclosure agreement1 the member may be granted access to sensitive security information that is relevant to the member's duties on the aviation rulemaking committee4 ,the member shall protect the sensitive security information in accordance with part #aebj of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7e7 ,prohibition on compensation ,the members of the aviation rulemaking committee convened under subsection 7a7 shall not receive pay1 allowances1 or benefits from the ,government by reason of their service on such committee4 7f7 ,considerations ,the ,administrator shall direct such committee to consider-- 7#a7 existing cybersecurity standards1 regulations1 policies1 and guidance1 including those from other ,federal agencies2 7#b7 threat- and risk-based security approaches used by the aviation industry1 including the assessment of the potential costs and benefits of cybersecurity actions2 7#c7 data gathered from cybersecurity reporting2 7#d7 data gathered from safety reporting2 7#e7 the diversity of operations and systems on aircraft and amongst air carriers2 7#f7 security of design data2 7#g7 the need to harmonize or deconflict proposed and existing standards1 regulations1 policies1 and guidance with other ,federal standards1 regulations1 policies1 and guidance2 7#h7 design approval holder aircraft network security guidance for operators2 7#i7 the need for such standards1 regulations1 policies1 and guidance as applied to civil aircraft information1 data1 networks1 systems1 services1 operations1 and technology2 7#aj7 ,federal ,aviation ,administration services1 aviation industry services1 and aircraft use of positioning1 navigation1 and timing data in the context of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acije1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#aa7 updates needed to airworthiness regulations and systems safety assessment methods used to show compliance with airworthiness requirements for design1 function1 installation1 and certification of civil aircraft1 aeronautical products and articles1 and aircraft networks2 7#ab7 updates needed to air carrier operating and maintenance regulations to ensure continued adherence with processes and procedures established in airworthiness regulations to provide cybersecurity protections for aircraft systems1 including for continued airworthiness2 7#ac7 policies and procedures to coordinate with other ,federal agencies1 including intelligence agencies1 and the aviation industry in sharing information and analyses related to cyber threats to civil aircraft information1 data1 networks1 systems1 services1 operations1 and technology and aeronautical products and articles2 7#ad7 the response of the ,administrator and aviation industry to1 and recovery from1 cyber incidents1 including by coordinating with other ,federal agencies1 including intelligence agencies2 7#ae7 processes for members of the aviation industry to voluntarily report to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration cyber incidents that may affect aviation safety in a manner that protects trade secrets and confidential business information2 7#af7 the unique nature of the aviation industry1 including aircraft networks1 aircraft systems1 and aeronautical products1 and the interconnectedness of cybersecurity and aviation safety2 7#ag7 appropriate cybersecurity controls for aircraft networks1 aircraft systems1 and aeronautical products and articles to protect aviation safety1 including airworthiness2 7#ah7 appropriate cybersecurity controls for airports relative to the size and nature of airside operations of such airports to ensure aviation safety2 7#ai7 minimum standards for protecting civil aircraft1 aeronautical products and articles1 aviation networks1 aviation systems1 services1 and operations from cyber threats and cyber incidents2 7#bj7 international collaboration1 where appropriate and consistent with the interests of aviation safety in air commerce and national security1 with other civil aviation authorities1 international aviation and standards organizations1 and any other appropriate entities to protect civil aviation from cyber incidents and cyber threats2 7#ba7 the recommendations and implementation of the ,aircraft ,system ,information ,security_/,protection report of the aviation rulemaking advisory committee submitted on ,august #bb1 #bjaf2 and 7#bb7 any other matter the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7g7 ,definitions ,the definitions set forth in section #djacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this subtitle71 shall apply to this section4 ,,vi ,aerospace ,innovation ,a ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems #fja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,definition ,section #ddhja7a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 is able to maintain safe flight control in the event of a power or flight control failure during flight2 and 7,e7 is programmed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation4 4 #fjb4 ,unmanned aircraft system test ranges 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddhjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ddhjc4 ,unmanned aircraft system test ranges 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall carry out and update1 as appropriate1 a program to enable a broad variety of testing and evaluation activities at unmanned aircraft system test ranges1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act1 to the extent consistent with aviation safety and efficiency1 and for purposes of the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 7b7 ,airspace requirements ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,administrator may establish nonregulatory special use airspace areas upon the request of a test range sponsor selected by the ,administrator under subsection 7a71 for purposes of accommodating hazardous testing and evaluation activities to inform the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 or for purposes of other activities authorized by the ,administrator under subsection 7g72 7#b7 each selected test range sponsor for a designated test range shall be considered the using agency for purposes of the respective nonregulatory special use airspace areas established by the ,administrator under this section2 and 7#c7 the ,administrator may require that each selected test range sponsor for a designated test range provide a draft environmental review consistent with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 subject to the supervision and adoption of the ,administrator1 with respect to any request for the establishment of a nonregulatory special use airspace area under this section4 7c7 ,program requirement ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 may develop operational standards and air traffic requirements for flight operations at test ranges2 7#b7 shall coordinate with1 and leverage the resources of1 other ,federal agencies1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate2 7#c7 shall address both civil and public aircraft operations2 7#d7 shall provide for verification of the safety of flight systems and related navigation procedures as it relates to continued development of standards for integration into the national airspace system2 7#e7 shall engage test range sponsors1 as necessary and within available resources1 in projects for testing and evaluation of flight systems to facilitate the validation of standards by the ,administration for the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 which may include solutions for-- 7,a7 developing and enforcing geographic and altitude limitations2 7,b7 providing for alerts regarding any hazards or limitations on flight1 including prohibitions on flight2 7,c7 sense and avoid capabilities2 7,d7 technology to support communications1 navigation1 and surveillance2 7,e7 unmanned aircraft system operations beyond visual line of sight1 at nighttime1 or over people2 7,f7 operation of multiple unmanned aircraft systems by a single remote pilot2 7,g7 unmanned aircraft systems traffic management capabilities or services2 7,h7 counter unmanned aircraft system capabilities2 7,i7 improving privacy protections through the use of advances in unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7,j7 other critical priority areas for which testing and evaluation is needed4 7#f7 shall coordinate periodically with all test range sponsors to ensure test range sponsors know which data should be collected1 how data can be de-identified to flow more readily to the ,administration1 what procedures should be followed1 and what testing and evaluations would advance efforts to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 and 7#g7 shall allow test range sponsors to receive ,federal funding1 other than from the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 including in-kind contributions1 from test range participants in the furtherance of testing and evaluation objectives4 7d7 ,exemption ,except as provided in subsection 7g71 the requirements of section #ddgaa1 including related implementing regulations1 shall not apply to persons approved by the test range sponsor for operation at a designated test range under this section4 7e7 ,responsibilities of test range sponsor ,the sponsor of each test range under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 provide access to all interested private and public entities seeking to carry out testing and evaluation activities at the test range designated pursuant to this section1 to the greatest extent practicable1 consistent with safety and any operating procedures established by the test range sponsor1 including access by small business concerns 7as that term is described in section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a772 7#b7 ensure all activities remain within the geographical boundaries and altitude limitations established for the nonregulatory special use airspace area covering the test range2 7#c7 ensure no activity is conducted at the designated test range in a careless or reckless manner2 7#d7 establish safe operating procedures for all operators approved for activities at the test range1 including provisions for maintaining operational control and ensuring protection of persons and property on the ground1 subject to approval by the ,administrator2 7#e7 exercise direct oversight of all operations conducted at the test range2 7#f7 consult with the ,administrator on the nature of planned activities at the test range and whether temporary segregation through the use of a nonregulatory special use airspace area is required to contain such activities is consistent with aviation safety2 7#g7 protect proprietary technology1 sensitive data1 or sensitive research of any civil or private entity when using the test range2 7#h7 maintain detailed records of all ongoing and completed testing and evaluation activities conducted at the test range and all operators conducting such activities1 for inspection by1 and reporting to1 the ,administrator1 as required by agreement between the ,administrator and the test range sponsor2 7#i7 make all original records available for inspection upon request by the ,administrator2 and 7#aj7 provide recommendations to the ,administrator to further enable public and private testing and evaluation activities at the test ranges that contribute to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems by the ,administration into the national airspace system1 on a quarterly basis until the program terminates4 7f7 ,testing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may authorize a sponsor of a test range designated under subsection 7a7 to host testing and evaluation activities other than those directly related to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system1 provided that the activity is necessary to inform the development of standards or policy for integrating new types of flight systems into the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,waiver ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,administrator may waive the requirements of section #ddgaa1 including related regulations1 to the extent consistent with aviation safety4 7g7 ,agreements ,the ,administrator may use the transaction authority under section #ajf7l77#f7 to enter into appropriate agreements to direct testing and evaluation activities related to unmanned aircraft systems at any test range designated under subsection 7a74 7h7 ,termination ,the program under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ddhja7aj7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking any of the #f test ranges and all that follows through ,january #a1 #bjji and inserting the test ranges established by the ,administrator under section #ddhjc4 #fjc4 ,unmanned aircraft in the ,arctic 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddhjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section heading by striking ,small unmanned and inserting ,unmanned2 and 7#b7 by striking small each place it appears4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ddhjd and insert the following3 #ddhjd4 ,unmanned aircraft in the ,arctic4 4 #fjd4 ,public safety use of tethered ,,uas 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddhjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by inserting and public safety use of unmanned aircraft systems after systems2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by inserting safety use of after ,public2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the and inserting ,the2 7,,ii7 by striking permit the use of and inserting permit2 7,,iii7 by striking public2 and 7,,iv7 by inserting by a public safety organization for such systems after systems2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 operated-- 7i7 at or below an altitude of #aej feet above ground level within class ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 ,e1 or ,g airspace1 but not at a greater altitude than the ceiling depicted on the ,,uas facility maps published by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 where applicable2 7ii7 within zero-grid airspaces as depicted on such ,,uas facility maps1 only if operated in life-saving or emergency situations and with prior notification to the ,administration in a manner determined by the ,administrator2 or 7iii7 above #aej feet above ground level within class ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 ,e1 or ,g airspace only with prior authorization from the ,administrator2 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking ,public actively and inserting ,actively2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end1 the following3 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term public safety organization means an entity that primarily engages in activities related to the safety and well-being of the general public1 including law enforcement1 fire departments1 emergency medical services1 and other organizations that protect and serve the public in matters of safety and security4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ddhjf and inserting the following3 #ddhjf4 ,public unmanned aircraft systems and public safety use of unmanned aircraft systems4 4 #fje4 ,special authority for unmanned aircraft systems ,section #ddhjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or chapter #ddg after this chapter2 7,b7 by striking the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,c7 by striking if certain and inserting how2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking which types of unmanned aircraft systems1 if any1 as a result of their size and inserting how the unmanned aircraft1 as a result of such aircraft's size2 and 7ii7 by striking do not create and inserting does not create2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,requirements for safe operation 7#a7 ,in general ,for unmanned aircraft systems that the ,administrator determines under this section may operate safely in the national airspace system1 the ,administrator shall establish risk-based requirements1 or a process to accept risk-based proposed requirements1 for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system1 including operation related to testing and evaluation of proprietary systems4 7#b7 ,treatment of mitigation measures ,to the extent that a proposed operation will be conducted exclusively within the airspace of a ,mode ,c ,veil during the entirety of the operation1 such operation shall be treated as satisfying the requirements of section #ia4aac7;b7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 so long as the operation employs-- 7,a7 ,,ads-,b ,in-based detect and avoid capabilities2 7,b7 air traffic control communication and coordination2 and 7,c7 aeronautical information management systems to notify other aircraft operators of such operations4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to give an unmanned aircraft operating pursuant to this section the right of way over a manned aircraft4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjcc2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,limitation ,in making determinations under this section1 the ,administrator may not consider unmanned aircraft systems to the extent that such systems may meet the requirements of established regulations applicable to the proposed operation of a system4 7f7 ,exemption ,the ,administrator may exercise the authorities described in this section without requiring a rulemaking or imposing the requirements of part #aa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to the extent consistent with aviation safety4 4 #fjf4 ,recreational operations of drone systems 7a7 ,specified exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft ,section #ddhji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,except for circumstances when the ,administrator establishes alternative altitude ceilings or as otherwise authorized in section 7c71 in ,class ,g airspace1 the aircraft is flown from the surface to not more than #djj feet above ground level and complies with all airspace and flight restrictions and prohibitions established under this subtitle1 such as special use airspace designations and temporary flight restrictions4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,operations at fixed sites 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a process to approve1 and publicly disseminate the location of1 fixed sites at which a person may carry out recreational unmanned aircraft system operations4 7#b7 ,operating procedures 7,a7 ,controlled airspace ,persons operating unmanned aircraft under paragraph 7#a7 from a fixed site within ,class ,b1 ,class ,c1 or ,class ,d airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of ,class ,e airspace designated for an airport1 or a community-based organization sponsoring operations within such airspace1 shall make the location of the fixed site known to the ,administrator and shall establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the air traffic control facility4 7,b7 ,altitude ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with community-based organizations sponsoring operations at fixed sites1 shall develop a process to approve requests for recreational unmanned aircraft systems operations at fixed sites that exceed the maximum altitude contained in a ,,uas ,facility ,map4 7,c7 ,class ,g airspace ,subject to compliance with all airspace and flight restrictions and prohibitions established under this subtitle1 such as special use airspace designations and temporary flight restrictions1 persons operating drones under paragraph 7#a7 from a fixed site at which the operations are sponsored by a community-based organization may operate within ,class ,g airspace-- 7i7 up to #djj feet above ground level1 without prior authorization from the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 above #djj feet above ground level1 with prior authorization from the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,unmanned aircraft weighing #ee pounds or greater ,a person may operate an unmanned aircraft weighing #ee pounds or greater1 including the weight of anything attached to or carried by the aircraft1 under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the unmanned aircraft complies with standards and limitations developed by a community-based organization and approved by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 the aircraft is operated from a fixed site as described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,,faa-recognized identification areas ,in implementing subpart ,c of part #hi of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,administrator shall prioritize the review and adjudication of requests to establish ,,faa ,recognized ,identification ,areas at fixed sites established under this section4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through 7#c7 ,savings clause4-- and inserting 7d7 ,savings clause4--2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 by striking subsection 7a7 of2 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a7 by striking updates to2 7#f7 by striking subsection 7g77#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with manufacturers of unmanned aircraft systems1 community-based organizations1 and other industry stakeholders1 shall develop1 maintain1 and update1 as necessary1 an aeronautical knowledge and safety test4 ,such test shall be administered electronically by the ,administrator or a person designated by the ,administrator4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 is recognized by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 4 7b7 ,use of unmanned aircraft systems for educational purposes ,section #cej of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddhji note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#b7 operated by an elementary school or secondary school for educational or research purposes2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting an elementary school1 or a secondary school1 after with respect to the operation of an unmanned aircraft system by an institution of higher education12 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,elementary school ,the term elementary school has the meaning given to that term by section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7ai774 7#d7 ,secondary school ,the term secondary school has the meaning given to that term by section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7de774 4 #fjg4 ,airport safety and airspace hazard mitigation and enforcement ,section #ddhaj7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #fjh4 ,applications for designation 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddhaj7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 and any other location the ,administrator determines appropriate after ,data4 7b7 ,applications for designation ,section #bbji of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddhjb note7 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting 1 including temporarily1 after restrict2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c77iv7 by striking ,other locations that warrant such restrictions and inserting ,state correctional facilities2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,administrator shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to carry out the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,not later than #af months after publishing the notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall issue a final rule4 4 #fji4 ,beyond visual line of sight rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #d months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking establishing performance-based airworthiness criteria and risk-based operational regulations for unmanned aircraft systems operated beyond visual line of sight that are intended to operate primarily at or below #djj feet above ground level4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 establish a means to accept proposed-- 7,a7 airworthiness standards for unmanned aircraft2 7,b7 standards for associated elements of unmanned aircraft2 and 7,c7 qualification standards for remote pilots operating unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight2 7#b7 enable the ability for unmanned aircraft to be operated for agricultural purposes including research2 7#c7 establish a process by which the ,administrator may approve or accept third party compliance services in support of the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 7#d7 establish protocols1 as appropriate1 for networked information exchange1 including network-based remote identification in support of beyond visual line of sight operations2 and 7#e7 ensure the safety of manned aircraft operating in the national airspace system4 7c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may leverage previously gathered data1 information1 and efforts of the ,administration to finalize rulemaking as required under this section4 7d7 ,unmanned aircraft airworthiness standards ,in carrying out subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 define the operational environments for which airworthiness is needed to ensure aviation safety2 7#b7 establish an airworthiness category or categories for unmanned aircraft to be eligible for a special airworthiness certificate2 and 7#c7 establish a process to approve standards1 means of compliance1 and declarations of compliance4 7e7 ,unmanned aircraft associated elements standards 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 the ,administrator shall establish a process to accept or approve the associated elements of an unmanned aircraft that1 when considered collectively with other associated elements and an unmanned aircraft1 meet an acceptable performance-based safety standard4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in establishing the process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider the ways associated elements of an unmanned aircraft system interact with other associated elements and unmanned aircraft4 7f7 ,remote pilot qualifications 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 the ,administrator shall establish qualifications and standards1 or a means to accept proposed qualifications and standards1 for remote pilots operating unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall account for the varying levels of automation of unmanned aircraft systems4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to allow for the establishment of type-ratings that apply specifically and exclusively to an aircraft manufactured by #a manufacturer4 7g7 ,interim approvals ,before the date on which the ,administrator issues a final rule under this section1 the ,administrator shall use the process described in section #ddhjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to authorize unmanned aircraft system operations conducted beyond visual line of sight4 7h7 ,final rule ,not later than #af months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue a final rule establishing the regulations required under this section4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,associated elements ,the term associated elements means any component of an unmanned aircraft system1 not permanently affixed to the unmanned aircraft1 required for the remote pilot to operate such aircraft safely and efficiently in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,beyond visual line of sight ,the term beyond visual line of sight means a distance at which the remote pilot in command of an unmanned aircraft system cannot see the unmanned aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses4 7#c7 ,unmanned aircraft2 unmanned aircraft system ,the terms unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meaning given such terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #faj4 ,,uas traffic management 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may enter into agreements for purposes of-- 7#a7 testing and refining ,,utm capabilities and services to inform the development of ,,utm standards in subsection 7b72 7#b7 authorizing ,,utm service providers that meet the requirements described in subsection 7b7 to provide ,,utm services to better enable advanced unmanned aircraft systems operations1 including-- 7,a7 beyond visual line of sight operations2 7,b7 aircraft-to-aircraft communications2 and 7,c7 operations in which an individual acts as remote pilot in command of more than #a unmanned aircraft at the same time2 and 7#c7 fostering the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems using ,,utm capabilities and services within the national airspace system4 7b7 ,standardization 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall publish requirements or guidance associated with ,,utm1 including-- 7,a7 the types of operations requiring1 or benefitting from1 the use of ,,utm capabilities and services described in subsection 7a71 including beyond visual line of sight operations2 7,b7 areas of operation or categories of airspace requiring1 or benefitting from1 the use of ,,utm capabilities and services2 7,c7 performance-based technical standards for ,,uas operations using ,,utm capabilities and services2 and 7,d7 application program interfaces that enable ,,utm service suppliers to integrate ,,utm capabilities and services into other systems for use by users of the national airspace system1 including unmanned aircraft system operators4 7#b7 ,international harmonization ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall seek to harmonize1 to the extent practicable and advisable1 ,,utm standards with standards produced by recognized industry standards organizations or other peer civil aviation authorities4 7#c7 ,feedback of concept of operations ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall solicit feedback from stakeholders on the most recently published ,,utm concept of operations of the ,administration4 7#d7 ,finalization of concept of operations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall publish a final version of the ,,utm concept of operations of the ,administration4 7c7 ,stakeholder partnerships ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish a means by which the ,administrator can enter into cooperative agreements1 contracts1 other transaction agreements1 and other appropriate mechanisms with appropriate persons1 partnerships1 and consortia to enable qualified third-parties to design1 build1 develop1 fund1 and manage ,,utm4 7d7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,beyond visual line of sight operations ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or prohibit beyond visual line of sight operations through the use of technologies other than ,,utm capabilities and services4 7#b7 ,airspace ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the authority under section #djajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on progress made by the ,administration detailing the implementation and requirements of this section and any applicable timelines to completion4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate persons ,the term appropriate persons means a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial governmental entity1 or a person4 7#b7 ,,utm ,the term ,,utm means the manner in which the ,administration will support operations for unmanned aircraft systems operating in low-altitude airspace4 #faa4 ,radar data pilot program 7a7 ,sensitive radar data feed pilot program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 and other heads of relevant ,federal agencies1 shall establish a pilot program to make airspace data feeds containing classified or controlled unclassified information available to qualified users1 in conjunction with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authorization ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish a process to authorize qualified entities to receive airspace data feeds containing classified information related to air traffic within the national airspace system and use such information in an agreed upon manner to-- 7#a7 provide-- 7,a7 air traffic management services2 and 7,b7 unmanned aircraft system traffic management services2 or 7#b7 to test technologies that may enable or enhance the provision of the services described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after establishing the pilot program under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the findings of the ,administrator related to the pilot program established under this section4 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on ,october #a1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,definition of qualified user ,in this section1 the term qualified user means an entity authorized to receive airspace data feeds containing classified or controlled unclassified information pursuant to subsection 7b74 #fab4 ,electronic conspicuity study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of technologies and methods that may be used by operators of unmanned aircraft systems to detect and avoid manned aircraft that may lawfully operate below #ejj feet above ground level and that are-- 7#a7 not equipped with a transponder or automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out equipment2 or 7#b7 otherwise not electronically conspicuous4 7b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with-- 7#a7 representatives from-- 7,a7 unmanned aircraft systems manufacturers and operators2 7,b7 general aviation operators2 7,c7 aerial applicators2 and 7,d7 helicopter operators1 including ,state and local governments2 and 7#b7 any other person the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the 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 describing the results of such study4 #fac4 ,remote identification alternative means of compliance 7a7 ,study ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall review and evaluate the final rule titled ,remote ,identification of ,unmanned ,aircraft1 issued on ,january #ae1 #bjba1 to determine the feasibility and advisability of whether unmanned aircraft manufacturers and operators can meet the intent of such final rule through alternative means of compliance1 including through network-based remote identification4 7b7 ,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 on the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #fad4 ,part #ajg waiver improvements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall adopt a performance- and risk-based approach in reviewing requests for certificates of waiver under section #ajg4bjj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,standardization of waiver application 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall improve the process established to submit requests for certificates of waiver described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,format ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may not require the use of open-ended descriptive prompts that are required to be filled out by an applicant1 except to provide applicants the ability to provide the ,administration with information for an unusual or irregular operation4 7#c7 ,data 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall leverage data gathered from previous requests for certificates of waivers4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall safely use-- 7i7 big data analytics2 and 7ii7 machine learning4 7c7 ,consideration of property ownership interest 7#a7 ,in general ,in determining whether to issue a certificate of waiver under section #ajg4bjj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 consider whether the waiver applicant has control over access to all real property on the ground within the area of operation2 and 7,b7 recognize and account for the safety enhancements of such controlled access4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to direct the ,administrator to consider the lack of control over access to all real property on the ground within an area of operation1 or a lack of property interest in such area of operation1 as negatively affecting the safety of the operation intended to be conducted under such certificate of waiver4 7d7 ,public availability of waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall publish all certificates of waiver issued under section #ajg4bjj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 on the website of the ,administration1 including1 with respect to each issued certificate of waiver-- 7,a7 the terms1 conditions1 and limitations2 and 7,b7 the class of airspace and any restrictions related to operating near airports or heliports4 7#b7 ,publication ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure that published information is made available in a manner that prevents inappropriate disclosure of proprietary information4 7e7 ,precedential use of previously approved waivers 7#a7 ,waiver approval precedent ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 if the ,administrator determines1 using criteria for a particular waiver1 that an application for a certificate of waiver issued under section #ajg4bjj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 is substantially similar 7or is comprised of elements that are substantially similar7 to an application for a certificate of waiver that the ,administrator has previously approved1 the ,administrator may streamline1 as appropriate1 the approval of applications with substantially similar conditions and limitations as a previously approved application4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed to preclude an applicant for a certificate of waiver from applying to modify a condition1 or remove a limitation of1 such certificate4 7f7 ,modification of waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish an expedited review process for a request to modify or renew certificates of waiver previously issued under section #ajg4bjj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,use of review process ,the review process established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be used to review certificates of waiver that cover operations that are substantially similar in all material facts to operations covered under a subsequently issued certificate of waiver4 #fae4 ,acceptable levels of risk and risk assessment methodology 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish acceptable levels of risk1 and develop a risk assessment methodology associated with such levels of risk1 to enable unmanned aircraft system operations conducted-- 7#a7 under waivers issued to part #ajg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 pursuant to section #ddhjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#c7 pursuant to future regulations promulgated by the ,administrator1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,acceptable levels of risk ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish acceptable levels of risk for unmanned aircraft system operations in the national airspace system and a method for assessing the operational risk of a proposed operation in accordance with such acceptable level4 7c7 ,risk assessment methodology ,in carrying out subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,administrator shall develop a risk assessment methodology to allow remote pilots in command operating unmanned aircraft systems pursuant to subsection 7a7 to determine the risk associated with a specific operation1 and mitigate such a risk1 as necessary4 7d7 ,risk assessment methodology considerations ,in establishing the risk assessment methodology described under this section1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7#a7 the time of day of the operation2 7#b7 the population density of the area of operation2 7#c7 the class of airspace and such requirements necessary for airspace users to legally operate in each class of airspace2 7#d7 the proximity to infrastructure1 to the extent that proximity mitigates risk to other operators of the national airspace system2 7#e7 the nature of the detect and avoid mitigation measures of an unmanned aircraft system2 and 7#f7 the attributes and characteristics of the unmanned aircraft of the unmanned aircraft system1 including the-- 7,a7 size2 7,b7 visibility2 7,c7 maximum takeoff weight2 7,d7 maximum indicated airspeed2 and 7,e7 payload4 7e7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make the risk assessment methodology established under this section available to the public on an appropriate website of the ,administration4 7f7 ,definitions of unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system ,in this section1 the terms unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given such terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #faf4 ,environmental review 7a7 ,guidance updates ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish unmanned aircraft system-specific guidance and implementation procedures4 ,such guidance and implementation procedures shall-- 7#a7 provide guidance to streamline environmental assessments at a programmatic level1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 for an unmanned aircraft system operator's network of operations within a defined geographical region1 including within and over approved commercial or industrial sites closed or restricted to the public2 7#b7 provide guidance for nationwide programmatic approaches for large scale distributed unmanned aircraft system operations whereby a ,programmatic ,environmental ,assessment or ,environmental ,impact ,statement can be leveraged for subsequent related actions to ensure efficient environmental review2 7#c7 consider additional ,categorical ,exclusions based on previously prepared and finalized ,environmental ,assessments or in consultation with the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 7#d7 prioritize proposed projects or activities that may-- 7,a7 offset or limit the impacts of non-zero emission activities2 7,b7 offset or limit the release of environmental pollutants to soil or water2 or 7,c7 demonstrate other factors to the benefit of the environment as determined by the ,administrator2 7#e7 contain intra-agency process improvements to avoid providing conflicting safety and environmental feedback to operators2 7#f7 contain standards and criteria for engaging specialized third parties to support the ,administration's preparation and review of documentation relating to the requirements of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to ensure streamlined timelines for complex reviews2 and 7#g7 any other modifications the ,administrator considers necessary within the stated environmental objectives of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and the ,federal priority to maintain global leadership in aviation innovation4 7b7 ,briefing ,no later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the plan of the ,administration to implement subsection 7b71 including each of the considerations specified in the subsection1 and an explanation for any consideration the ,administrator does not intend to implement4 7c7 ,concurrent reviews ,if the ,administrator determines that the review of an unmanned aircraft system's design1 construction1 maintenance and operational sustainability1 airworthiness approval1 or operational approval requires environmental assessment1 including requirements under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 conduct such reviews and analyses concurrent with one another4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting1 restricting or otherwise limiting the authority of the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator from implementing or complying with the requirements of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and any related requirements to ensure the protection of the environment and aviation safety4 7e7 ,associated ,,uas certification standards 7#a7 ,option to suspend noise certification requirement pending standards development ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #ddgae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator may waive the determination of compliance with part #cf of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for an applicant seeking an unmanned aircraft system type and airworthiness certification1 provided the ,administrator has developed appropriate noise measurement procedures for such systems and the ,administrator has received the noise measurements results based on such procedures from the applicant4 7#b7 ,development of criteria ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop and establish substantive criteria and standards metrics used by the ,administrator to determine whether to approve or disapprove the airworthiness of an unmanned aircraft pursuant to part #cf of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,substantive criteria and standards metrics ,in establishing the substantive criteria and standards metrics as required under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall include such criteria and metrics related to the airworthiness of unmanned aircraft for the following3 7,a7 ,noise impacts4 7,b7 ,visual impacts4 7#d7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register and post on a website of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration the criteria and metrics established pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7f7 ,definition of unmanned aircraft system ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fag4 ,carriage of hazardous materials 7a7 ,near-term approvals ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration to revise processes in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act for the carriage of hazardous materials by unmanned aircraft systems to provide that-- 7#a7 special conditions1 waivers1 or other requirements necessary to enable the carriage of hazardous materials shall be incorporated into the existing regulatory and operator certification processes of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for unmanned aircraft operations in which the aircraft-- 7,a7 weighs less than #ajj pounds2 and 7,b7 is capable of carrying less than #aj pounds gross weight of limited quantity cargo2 and 7#b7 the existing special permitting process or other existing processes carried out by the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration shall be initiated as early as practicable1 and in conjunction with the existing regulatory and operator certification processes of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 for unmanned aircraft operations in which the unmanned aircraft-- 7,a7 weighs #ajj pounds or more2 or 7,b7 is capable of carrying #aj pounds or more gross weight of limited quantity cargo4 7b7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise requirements1 guidance1 standards1 or other policy materials governing the carriage of hazardous materials to allow for the carriage of a de minimis amount of hazardous materials by an unmanned aircraft4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 whether a hazardous material is a consumer commodity2 7,b7 requirements for common carriage and private carriage2 7,c7 whether the transportation of a de minimis volume1 weight1 or amount of a hazardous material would pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property2 7,d7 whether the volume1 weight1 or amount of a hazardous material is large enough to permit the transportation of a commercially meaningful volume1 weight1 or amount2 and 7,e7 the altitude at which unmanned aircraft operations are conducted4 7#c7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,petition ,the ,secretary shall establish a process for a person to petition to establish or revise a de minimis amount or a hazardous material4 7,b7 ,periodic updates ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 periodically review1 as necessary1 de minimis amounts of hazardous materials established under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 determine whether such amounts of ,hazardous materials should be revised1 based on operational and safety data or other factors2 and 7iii7 assess whether to establish a de minimis amount for a hazardous material for which a de minimis volume1 weight1 or amount has previously not been established4 7c7 ,saving clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 limit the authority of the ,secretary1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 or the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration from implementing requirements under existing authorities to ensure the safe carriage of hazardous materials by aircraft2 and 7#b7 confer upon the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration the authorities of the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 as described in part #age of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and chapter #ea of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,exemption ,the authorities of the ,administrator related to the transportation1 packaging1 marking1 or description of hazardous materials in section #ajf7;g77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the extent necessary to enact the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in the section3 7#a7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given the term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,consumer commodity ,the term consumer commodity has the meaning given such term in section #aga4h of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #fah4 ,unmanned aircraft system use in wildfire response 7a7 ,unmanned aircraft systems in wildfire response 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,forest ,service and any other ,federal entity or contracted operator the ,administrator considers appropriate1 shall develop a plan on the use of unmanned aircraft systems by public entities in wildfire response efforts1 including research1 wildfire detection1 mitigation1 and suppression4 7#b7 ,plan contents ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall provide recommendations to-- 7,a7 identify and designate areas of public land with high potential for wildfires in which public entities may conduct unmanned aircraft system beyond visual line of sight operations as part of wildfire response efforts1 including wildfire detection1 mitigation1 and suppression2 7,b7 develop a process to facilitate the safe and efficient operation of unmanned aircraft systems beyond the visual line of sight in wildfire response efforts in areas designated under paragraph 7,a71 including the waiver process under section #ia4aac or section #ajg4ca of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for public entities that use unmanned aircraft systems for aerial wildfire detection1 mitigation1 and suppression2 and 7,c7 improve coordination between the relevant ,federal agencies and public entities on the use of unmanned aircraft systems in wildfire response efforts4 7#c7 ,plan submission ,upon completion of the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit such plan to1 and provide a briefing for1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senates4 7#d7 ,publication ,upon submission of the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish such plan on a publicly available website of the ,administration4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section shall only apply to unmanned aircraft systems that are-- 7#a7 operated by1 or on behalf of1 a public entity2 7#b7 operated in airspace covered by a wildfire-related temporary flight restriction under section #ia4acg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#c7 under the operational control of1 or otherwise are being operationally coordinated by1 an authorized aviation coordinator responsible for coordinating disaster relief aircraft within the airspace covered by such temporary flight restriction4 7c7 ,interagency coordination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into the necessary agreements to provide a liaison of the ,administration to the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center to facilitate the use of manned and unmanned aircraft in wildfire response efforts1 including wildfire detection1 mitigation1 and suppression4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to confer upon the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration the authorities of the ,administration of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency on wildfire response under section #faa of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaif74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,public entity ,the term public entity means-- 7,a7 a ,federal agency2 7,b7 a ,state government2 7,c7 a local government2 7,d7 a ,tribal government2 and 7,e7 a territorial government4 7#b7 ,public land ,the term public land has the meaning given such term in section #bje of the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgjk74 7#c7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,wildfire ,the term wildfire has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,emergency ,wildfire ,suppression ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahefm74 #fai4 ,pilot program for ,,uas inspections of ,,faa infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish and initiate a pilot program to supplement appropriate inspection and oversight activities of the department with unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of increasing employee safety1 enhancing data collection1 increasing the accuracy of inspections1 reducing costs1 and other purposes the ,secretary considers to be in the broader interests of good government4 7b7 ,ground-based aviation infrastructure ,under the program required in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall evaluate the use of unmanned aircraft systems to inspect ground-based aviation infrastructure that may require visual inspection in hard-to-reach areas1 including-- 7#a7 navigational aids2 7#b7 air traffic control towers2 7#c7 radar facilities2 7#d7 communication facilities2 and 7#e7 other air traffic control facilities4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the labor union certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to represent personnel responsible for the inspection of the ground-based aviation infrastructure described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,covered foreign unmanned aircraft system ,the ,secretary may not carry out an inspection under this section using an unmanned aircraft system manufactured by-- 7#a7 an entity included on the ,consolidated ,screening list or ,entity ,list as designated by the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7#b7 an entity domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation2 or 7#c7 an entity1 or a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity1 that is subject to influence or control by-- 7,a7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 or 7,c7 the ,russian ,federation4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the termination of the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on the status and results of the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 cost saving2 7#b7 a description of how unmanned aircraft systems were used to supplement existing inspection1 data collection1 or oversight activities of ,department employees1 including the number of operations and types of activities performed2 7#c7 efficiency or safety improvements1 if any1 associated with the use of unmanned aircraft systems to supplement conventional inspection1 data collection1 or oversight activities2 7#d7 the fleet of unmanned aircraft systems maintained by the ,department of ,transportation for the program1 or an overview of the services used as part of the pilot program2 and 7#e7 recommendations for improving the use or efficacy of unmanned aircraft systems to supplement the ,department's conventional inspection1 data collection1 or oversight activities4 7f7 ,sunset and incorporation into standard practice 7#a7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 and the reporting requirement under subsection 7f7 shall terminate on the date that is #ej months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,incorporation into standard practice ,upon termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall assess the results of the pilot program under this section and determine whether to permanently incorporate the use of unmanned aircraft systems into the regular inspection1 data collection1 and oversight activities of the ,department4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #c months after the termination of the pilot program under paragraph 7#a71 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 final results of the pilot program and the actions taken by the ,administrator pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 #fbj4 ,drone infrastructure inspection grant program 7a7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a drone infrastructure inspection grant program to make grants to governmental entities to facilitate the use of eligible small unmanned aircraft systems to support more efficient inspection1 operation1 construction1 maintenance1 modernization1 and repair of an element of critical infrastructure to improve worker safety related to critical infrastructure projects4 7b7 ,use of grant amounts ,a governmental entity may use a grant provided under this section to-- 7#a7 purchase or lease eligible small unmanned aircraft systems2 7#b7 support operational capabilities of eligible small unmanned aircraft systems by the governmental entity2 7#c7 contract for services performed using an eligible small unmanned aircraft system in circumstances in which the governmental entity does not have the resources or expertise to safely carry out or assist in carrying out the activities described under subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 support the program management capability of the governmental entity to use an eligible small unmanned aircraft system4 7c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a governmental entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including an assurance that the governmental entity or any contractor of the governmental entity1 will comply with relevant ,federal regulations4 7d7 ,selection of applicants ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applications that propose to-- 7#a7 carry out a critical infrastructure project in a variety of communities1 including urban1 suburban1 rural1 tribal1 or any other type of community2 and 7#b7 address a safety risk in the inspection1 operation1 construction1 maintenance1 or repair of an element of critical infrastructure4 7e7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall be construed as to interfere with an agreement between a governmental entity and a labor union1 including requirements under section #eccc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the first grant is provided under this section1 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 that evaluates the program carried out under this section1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the number of grants awarded2 7#b7 the amount of each grant2 7#c7 the activities funded under this section2 and 7#d7 the effectiveness of such funded activities in meeting the objectives described in subsection 7a74 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out using a grant under this section shall not exceed #ej percent of the total project cost4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 to up to #ge percent for a project carried out using a grant under this section by a governmental entity if such entity-- 7i7 submits a written application to the ,secretary requesting an increase in the ,federal share2 and 7ii7 demonstrates that the additional assistance is necessary to facilitate the acceptance and full use of a grant under this section1 such as alleviating economic hardship1 meeting additional workforce needs1 or such other uses that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,out of amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section-- 7,a7 #b1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,b7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,c7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,d7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,e7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered foreign entity ,the term covered foreign entity means an entity-- 7,a7 included on the ,consolidated ,screening ,list or ,entity ,list as designated by the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,b7 domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 subject to influence or control by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or by the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,d7 is a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#b7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in subsection 7e7 of the ,critical ,infrastructures ,protection ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7#c7 ,element of critical infrastructure ,the term element of critical infrastructure means a critical infrastructure facility or asset1 including public bridges1 tunnels1 roads1 highways1 dams1 electric grid1 water infrastructure1 communication systems1 pipelines1 or other related facilities or assets1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,eligible small unmanned aircraft system ,the term eligible small unmanned aircraft system means a small unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by a company that is domiciled in the ,united ,states and is not a covered foreign entity4 7#e7 ,governmental entity ,the term governmental entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 a territory of the ,united ,states1 or a political subdivision thereof2 7,b7 a unit of local government2 7,c7 a ,tribal ,government2 7,d7 a metropolitan planning organization2 or 7,e7 a consortia of more than #a of the entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#f7 ,project ,the term project means a project for the inspection1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 modernization1 or construction of an element of critical infrastructure1 including mitigating environmental hazards to such infrastructure4 7#g7 ,small unmanned aircraft2 unmanned aircraft system ,the terms small unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given such terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fba4 ,drone education and workforce training grant program 7a7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a drone education and training grant program to make grants to educational institutions for workforce training for eligible small unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,use of grant amounts ,amounts from a grant under this section shall be used in furtherance of activities authorized under sections #fca and #fcb of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an educational institution shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,out of amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #b1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#b7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#c7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#d7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#e7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered foreign entity ,the term covered foreign entity means an entity-- 7,a7 included on the ,consolidated ,screening ,list or ,entity ,list as designated by the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,b7 domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 subject to influence or control by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or by the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,d7 is a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#b7 ,educational institution ,the term educational institution means an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,high ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 that participates in a program authorized under sections #fca and #fcb of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7#c7 ,eligible small unmanned aircraft system ,the term eligible small unmanned aircraft system means a small unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by a company that is domiciled in the ,united ,states and is not a covered foreign entity4 7#d7 ,small unmanned aircraft2 unmanned aircraft system ,the terms small unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given such terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fbb4 ,drone workforce training program study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study of the effectiveness of the ,collegiate ,training ,initiative ,program for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems1 established pursuant to section #fcb of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 7b7 ,report ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7a71 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 describing-- 7#a7 the findings of the study2 and 7#b7 any recommendations to improve and expand the ,collegiate ,training ,initiative ,program for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems4 #fbc4 ,,uas ,integration ,office ,the ,executive ,director of the ,,uas ,integration ,office of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall-- 7#a7 support1 and provide substantive recommendations for1 rulemaking proceedings1 in coordination with other relevant services and offices and the ,assistant ,administrator of ,rulemaking and ,regulatory ,improvement1 regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system2 7#b7 support1 and make substantive recommendations to inform1 the review and adjudication of submissions under the processes established under section #ddhjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #fje2 7#c7 support1 and make substantive recommendations to inform1 the development1 modification1 and acceptance or approval of relevant consensus standards1 means of compliance1 and declarations of compliance related to unmanned aircraft systems2 7#d7 ensure the timely consideration of airworthiness and operational determinations related to unmanned aircraft systems by relevant offices of the ,administration2 7#e7 consult1 advise1 coordinate with1 and make substantive recommendations to relevant lines of business and staff offices of the ,administration to support the activities of the ,administration and efficiently carry out the duties described in this section2 7#f7 hire full-time equivalent employees1 as necessary1 to build expertise within the ,,uas ,integration ,office to assess unmanned aviation technologies and related operational risk mitigation2 and 7#g7 engage in any other activities determined necessary by the ,executive ,director or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 to fulfill the duties described in this section4 #fbd4 ,termination of ,advanced ,aviation ,advisory ,committee ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may not renew the charter of the ,advanced ,aviation ,advisory ,committee 7chartered by the ,secretary on ,june #aj1 #bjbb74 #fbe4 ,unmanned and ,autonomous ,flight ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the termination of the ,advanced ,aviation ,advisory ,committee pursuant to section #fbd1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish an ,unmanned and ,autonomous ,flight ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,committee74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall provide the ,administrator advice on policy- and technical-level issues related to unmanned and autonomous aviation operations and activities1 including1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems and autonomous flight operations into the national airspace system1 including feedback on-- 7,a7 the certification and operational standards of highly automated aircraft1 unmanned aircraft1 and associated elements of such aircraft2 7,b7 coordination of procedures for operations in controlled airspace2 and 7,c7 communication protocols4 7#b7 ,the use cases of unmanned aircraft systems1 including evaluating and assessing the potential benefits of using unmanned aircraft systems4 7#c7 ,the development of processes and methodologies to address safety concerns related to the operation of unmanned aircraft systems1 including risk assessments and mitigation strategies4 7#d7 ,unmanned aircraft system training1 education1 and workforce development programs1 including evaluating aeronautical knowledge gaps in the unmanned aircraft system workforce1 assessing the workforce needs of unmanned aircraft system operations1 and establishing a strong pipeline to ensure a robust unmanned aircraft system workforce4 7#e7 ,the analysis of unmanned aircraft system data and trends4 7#f7 ,unmanned aircraft system infrastructure1 including the use of existing aviation infrastructure and the development of necessary infrastructure4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of not more than #ab members4 7#b7 ,representatives ,the ,advisory ,committee shall include at least #a representative of each of the following3 7,a7 ,small unmanned aircraft system commercial operators4 7,b7 ,small unmanned aircraft system manufacturers4 7,c7 ,manufacturers of unmanned aircraft weighing #ee pounds or more pursuing or holding a certificate for design or production of such unmanned aircraft4 7,d7 ,counter-unmanned aircraft system manufacturers4 7,e7 ,federal ,aviation ,administration approved unmanned aircraft system service suppliers4 7,f7 ,unmanned aircraft system test sites under section #ddhjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,g7 ,an unmanned aircraft system physical infrastructure network provider4 7,h7 ,community advocates4 7,i7 ,certified labor organizations representing commercial airline pilots1 air traffic control specialists employed by the ,administration1 certified aircraft maintenance technicians1 certified aircraft dispatchers1 and aviation safety inspectors4 7,j7 ,operators pursuing or holding a certificate for the operation of an unmanned aircraft weighing #ee pounds or more4 7d7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report of the activities1 findings1 and recommendations of the ,committee4 7#b7 ,congressional reporting ,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 the reports required under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,definition of unmanned aircraft ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fbf4 ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee membership expansion 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall take such actions as may be necessary to expand the membership of the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee chartered by the ,secretary on ,june #ae1 #bjbb1 and any subsequent chartered committees1 to include a representative from the unmanned aircraft system industry and a representative from the powered-lift industry4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the representatives required under subsection 7a7 shall have the following qualifications1 as applicable3 7#a7 ,demonstrated expertise in the design1 manufacture1 and operation of unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,demonstrated experience in the development or implementation of unmanned aircraft systems policies and procedures4 7#c7 ,demonstrated commitment to advancing the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system4 #fbg4 ,temporary flight restriction integrity 7a7 ,in general ,section #djajc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,in issuing a temporary flight restriction1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 ensure there is a specific and articulable safety or security basis for the size1 scope1 and duration of such restriction2 7ii7 immediately distribute a notice of the temporary flight restriction via the ,notice to ,air ,missions system2 and 7iii7 detail in the notice required under clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 the safety basis for the restriction2 and 7,,ii7 how a covered person may lawfully and expeditiously operate an aircraft within the restriction4 7,b7 ,in this paragraph1 the term covered person means-- 7i7 a public safety agency2 7ii7 a first responder2 7iii7 an accredited news representative2 or 7iv7 any other person as determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 4 #fbh4 ,interagency coordination 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the purpose of the joint ,department of ,defense-,federal ,aviation ,administration executive committee 7referred to in this subsection as ,executive ,committee7 on conflict and dispute resolution as described in ,section #ajcf7;b7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag7 is to resolve disputes on the matters of policy and procedures between the ,department of ,defense and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration relating to airspace1 aircraft certifications1 aircrew training1 and other issues1 including the access of unmanned aerial systems of the ,department of ,defense to the national airspace system2 7#b7 by mutual agreement of ,executive ,committee leadership1 operating with the best of intentions1 the current scope of activities and membership of the ,executive ,committee has exceeded the original intent of1 and tasking to1 the ,executive ,committee2 and 7#c7 the expansion described in paragraph 7#b7 has resulted in an imbalance in the oversight of certain ,federal entities in matters concerning civil aviation safety and security4 7b7 ,in general 7#a7 ,charter revision ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall seek to revise the charter of the ,executive ,committee to reflect the scope1 objectives1 membership1 and activities described in such section #ajcf7;b7 in order to achieve the increasing1 and ultimately routine1 access of unmanned aircraft systems 7as defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 into the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,sunset ,not earlier than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to sunset ,executive ,committee activities by joint agreement of the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,defense4 #fbi4 ,review of regulations to enable unescorted ,,uas operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 conduct a review of requirements necessary to permit an unmanned aircraft systems 7excluding small unmanned aircraft systems7 operated by a ,federal agency or an armed service to be operated in the national airspace system1 including outside of restricted airspace1 without being escorted by a manned aircraft4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the review1 including findings and recommendations on regulatory and statutory changes that can be made to enable the operations described under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,the definitions under section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to this section4 #fcj4 ,,uas operations over high seas 7a7 ,in general ,an unmanned aircraft system operation that begins and ends within the ,united ,states or the territorial waters of the ,united ,states1 shall not be considered international flight regardless of whether the unmanned aircraft system enters international airspace4 7b7 ,definition of unmanned aircraft system ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fca4 ,beyond ,,beyond 7a7 ,,faa ,,beyond program extension ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall extend the ,,beyond program of the ,administration as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 and the existing agreements with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments entered into under the ,program until such date1 as specified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,,faa ,,beyond ,program ,expansion 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall expand the ,program to additional locations and test the use of new and emerging aviation concepts and technologies1 including concepts and technologies unrelated to unmanned aircraft systems1 to evaluate and inform ,administration policies1 rulemaking1 and guidance related to the safe integration of such concepts and technologies into the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,scope ,in expanding the ,program under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall address additional factors1 including-- 7,a7 increasing automation in civil aircraft1 including unmanned aircraft systems and new or emerging aviation technologies2 7,b7 operations of such systems and technologies1 including beyond visual line of sight2 and 7,c7 the social and economic impacts of such operations4 7#c7 ,continuation ,the ,administrator shall carry out the expanded ,program required under this subsection until such time that the ,administrator determines the ,program is no longer necessary or useful4 #fcb4 ,,uas integration strategy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall implement the recommendations made by-- 7#a7 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states to the ,secretary of ,transportation contained in the report titled ,drones3 ,,faa ,should ,improve ,its ,approach to ,integrating ,drones into the ,national ,airspace ,system issued in ,january #bjbc 7,,gao-#bc-ajeahi72 and 7#b7 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation to the ,administrator contained in the audit report titled ,,faa ,made ,progress ,through ,its ,,uas ,integration ,pilot ,program1 but ,,faa and ,industry ,challenges ,remain ,to ,achieve ,full ,,uas ,integration issued in ,april #bjbb 7,project ,,id3 ,,av#bjbbjbg74 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate annually on the status of the activities described in subsection 7a74 #fcc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,know ,before ,you ,fly campaign ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh1 out of funds made available under section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the ,know ,before ,you ,fly educational campaign or similar public informational efforts intended to broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness4 #fcd4 ,public aircraft definition ,section #djabe7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the first instance of or2 and 7#b7 by inserting 7including data collection on civil aviation systems undergoing research1 development1 test1 or evaluation at a test range 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja771 infrastructure inspections1 or any other activity undertaken by a governmental entity that the ,administrator determines is inherently governmental after biological or geological resource management4 #fce4 ,protection of public gatherings 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a process to allow applicants to request temporary prohibitions of unmanned aircraft operations in close proximity to an eligible large public gathering for a specified period of time4 7b7 ,application procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,in making a determination whether to grant or deny an application for a designation1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 aviation safety2 7,b7 protection of persons and property on the ground2 7,c7 national security2 or 7,d7 homeland security4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the application procedures under this section shall allow eligible petitions to apply for a prohibition individually or collectively4 7#c7 ,eligible large gatherings ,large public gatherings eligible for application under this section shall-- 7,a7 have an estimated attendance of greater than #bj1jjj people2 7,b7 be primarily outdoors2 7,c7 have defined and static geographical boundaries2 and 7,d7 be advertised in the public domain4 7#d7 ,eligible petitioners ,applicants eligible to submit petitions for consideration in subsection 7a7 shall be a credentialed law enforcement organization or public safety organization otherwise recognized by a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial governmental entity4 7c7 ,review process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall provide for a timely determination on an application submitted under subsection 7a7 to allow for the public to be notified of a prohibition in advance of the public gathering4 7#b7 ,additional requirement ,the ,administrator shall make every practicable effort to make a determination on an application submitted under subsection 7a7 not later than #g days before the expected start date of the large public gathering4 7d7 ,public information ,temporary prohibition designated under subsection 7a7 shall be published by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in a publicly accessible manner1 in ,english and other non-,english languages1 at least #b days before the large public gathering4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the ,administrator from authorizing operation of an aircraft1 including an unmanned aircraft system1 over1 under1 or within a specified distance from that large public gathering designated under subsection 7b74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given such terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,advanced ,air ,mobility #fea4 ,definition ,in this subtitle1 the term powered-lift aircraft has the meaning given the term powered-lift in section #a4a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #feb4 ,powered-lift aircraft rulemakings 7a7 ,final rulemaking ,not later than #ac months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall publish a final rule for a special ,federal aviation regulation establishing procedures for certifying powered-lift pilots and providing operational rules for powered-lift aircraft4 7b7 ,future rulemaking ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall initiate a rulemaking activity providing for a permanent pathway for the-- 7#a7 performance-based certification of powered-lift aircraft2 7#b7 certification of powered-lift airmen2 and 7#c7 operation of powered-lift aircraft in commercial service and air transportation4 7c7 ,rulemaking considerations 7#a7 ,contents of rulemakings ,in the development of the rulemakings required under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 provide for any aircraft type certificated by the ,administrator-- 7i7 a practical pathway for pilot qualification and operations2 and 7ii7 performance-based requirements for energy reserves and other range- and endurance-related requirements that reflect the capabilities and intended operations of the aircraft2 7,b7 provide for a combination of pilot training requirements1 including simulators1 to ensure the safe operation of powered-lift aircraft2 7,c7 grant an individual with an existing commercial airplane 7single- or multi-engine7 or helicopter pilot certificate the authority to serve as pilot-in-command of a powered-lift aircraft in commercial operation following the completion of a ,federal ,aviation ,administration-approved pilot type rating for such type of aircraft2 7,d7 to the maximum extent practicable1 align powered-lift pilot qualifications with section #b4a4a4d of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization's ,annex #a2 7,e7 consider the adoption of the recommendations contained in document #ajajc of the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization for powered-lift operations1 as appropriate2 and 7,f7 consult with the ,secretary of ,defense with regard to-- 7i7 the ,u4,s4 ,air ,force ,agility ,prime ,program and powered-lift aircraft evaluated and deployed for military purposes1 including the ,f#ce;,b program2 7ii7 the commonalities and differences between powered-lift aircraft types and the handling qualities of such aircraft2 and 7iii7 the pathways for pilots to gain proficiency and earn the necessary ratings required to act as a pilot in command of powered-lift aircraft4 7#b7 ,considerations for future rulemakings ,in the development of the rulemakings required under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 consider and plan for unmanned and remotely piloted powered-lift aircraft systems1 and the associated elements of such aircraft1 through the promulgation of performance-based regulations2 7,b7 consider and plan for alternative fuel types and propulsion methods1 including reviewing the performance-based nature of parts #cc and #ce of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,c7 work to harmonize the certification and operational requirements of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with the certification and operational requirements of civil aviation authorities with bilateral safety agreements in place with the ,united ,states1 to the extent harmonization does not negatively impact domestic manufacturers and operators2 and 7,d7 inform such rulemakings based on operations and efforts that occur as a result of the special ,federal aviation regulation pursuant to subsection 7b74 7d7 ,interim application of rules and privileges in lieu of rulemaking ,beginning #ba months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 if a final rule has not been published pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 rules in effect on such date that apply to the operation and the operator of rotorcraft or fixed-wing aircraft under subchapters ,f1 ,g1 ,h1 and ,i of chapter #a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 shall be-- 7,a7 deemed to apply to-- 7i7 the operation of a powered-lift aircraft in the national airspace system2 and 7ii7 the operator of such a powered-lift aircraft2 and 7,b7 applicable as determined by the operator of an airworthy powered-lift aircraft in consultation with the ,administrator and consistent with sections #ia4c and #ia4ac of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 upon the completion of a type rating for a specific powered-lift aircraft1 airmen that hold a pilot or instructor certification with airplane category ratings in any class or rotorcraft category ratings in the helicopter class shall be deemed to have privileges of a powered-lift rating for that aircraft4 7e7 ,termination of interim rules and privileges ,subsection 7d7 shall cease to have effect #a month after the effective date of a final rule issued pursuant to subsection 7a74 #fec4 ,powered-lift aircraft entry into service 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 in consultation with exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 take such actions as may be necessary to safely integrate powered-lift aircraft into the national airspace system1 including in controlled airspace1 and learn from any efforts to adopt and update related policy and guidance4 7b7 ,air traffic policies for entry into service ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall update air traffic orders and policies1 to the extent necessary1 and address air traffic control system challenges in order to allow for-- 7#a7 the use of existing air traffic procedures1 where safe1 by powered-lift aircraft2 and 7#b7 the approval of letters of agreement between air traffic control system facilities and powered-lift operators and infrastructure operators to minimize the amount of active coordination required for safe recurring powered-lift aircraft operations1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,long-term air traffic policies ,based on the implementation of subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 continue to update air traffic orders and policies2 7#b7 to the extent necessary1 develop powered-lift specific procedures for airports1 heliports1 and vertiports2 7#c7 evaluate the human factors impacts on controllers associated with managing powered-lift aircraft operations1 consider the impact of additional operations on air traffic controller staffing1 and make necessary changes to staffing1 procedures1 regulations1 and orders2 and 7#d7 consider the use of third-party service providers to manage increased operations in controlled airspace to support and supplement the work of air traffic controllers4 #fed4 ,sense of ,congress on preparation for entry into service of powered-lift aircraft ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should work with manufacturers1 prospective operators of powered-lift aircraft1 and other stakeholders1 to enable the safe entry of such aircraft into commercial service following the publication of the final special ,federal ,aviation ,administration rulemaking titled ,integration of ,powered-,lift3 ,pilot ,certification and ,operations2 ,miscellaneous ,amendments ,related to ,rotorcraft and ,airplanes1 including by reviewing and providing feedback to such manufacturers and operators on draft pilot training1 operations1 and maintenance manuals after the publication of the draft special ,federal ,aviation ,administration rulemaking and prior to the publication of a final rule1 as appropriate4 #fee4 ,infrastructure supporting vertical flight 7a7 ,updates to regulations for consistency ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update part #a and part #aeg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and other regulations as necessary to implement the amendments made by section #dja4 7b7 ,update to heliport design standards ,the ,administrator shall update the ,advisory ,circular #aej_/ecij-b1 titled ,heliport ,design to-- 7#a7 increase the inclusion of performance-based guidance1 including around aircraft fuel type and propulsion method2 7#b7 update guidance to consider risk mitigations and hazards associated with different aircraft fuel types and propulsion methods2 7#c7 affirm the general permissibility of vertical takeoff and landing capable aircraft to use a heliport when such heliport can safely accommodate the physical and operating characteristics of such aircraft2 and 7#d7 include vertiport as a subclass of heliport4 7c7 ,engineering brief on vertiport design ,the ,administrator may update the version of ,engineering ,brief #aje1 titled ,vertiport ,design in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act1 prior to issuing an update to ,advisory ,circular #aej_/ecij-b1 as required under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,engineering brief sunset ,the ,administrator shall revoke ,engineering ,brief #aje1 titled ,vertiport ,design1 on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which ,advisory ,circular #aej_/ecij-b is updated under subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,guidance1 forms1 and planning ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 ensure airport district offices of the ,administration have sufficient guidance and policy direction regarding the ,administration's heliport and vertiport design guidance not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act and update such guidance routinely2 7#b7 determine if updates to ,administration ,form #gdfj and ,form #gdhj are necessary and take such actions1 as appropriate2 and 7#c7 ensure that the methodology and underlying data sources of the ,administration's ,terminal ,area ,forecast include commercial operations conducted by aircraft regardless of propulsion type or fuel type4 #fef4 ,charting of aviation infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall increase efforts to update and keep current the ,airport ,master ,record of the ,administration1 including by establishing a streamlined process by which the owners and operators of public and private aviation facilities with nontemporary1 nonintermittent operations are encouraged to keep the information on such facilities current4 7b7 ,briefing ,the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the plans of the ,administrator to update and keep current the ,airport ,master ,record for private and public airports1 heliports1 and vertiports4 #feg4 ,advanced air mobility working group ,section #b of the ,advanced ,air ,mobility ,coordination and ,leadership ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking 1 particularly passenger-carrying aircraft12 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 operators of airports1 heliports1 and vertiports1 and fixed-base operators2 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #a year and inserting #ah months2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting or that may impede maturation after ,,aam industry2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 processes and programs that can be leveraged to improve the efficiency of ,federal reviews required for infrastructure development1 including for electrical capacity projects4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking working group and inserting ,secretary of ,transportation2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 summarizing any dissenting views and opinions of a participant of the working group described in subsection 7c77#c72 and 2 7#e7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking that transports people and property by air between two points in the ,united ,states using aircraft with advanced technologies1 including electric aircraft or electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft1 and inserting comprised of urban air mobility and regional air mobility using manned or unmanned aircraft2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#g72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#i72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,powered-lift aircraft ,the term powered-lift aircraft has the meaning given the term powered-lift in section #a4a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#f7 ,regional air mobility ,the term regional air mobility means the movement of people or property by air between #b points using an airworthy aircraft that-- 7,a7 has advanced technologies1 such as distributed propulsion1 vertical take-off and landing1 powered-lift1 non-traditional power systems1 or autonomous technologies2 7,b7 has a maximum takeoff weight of greater than #a1cbj pounds2 and 7,c7 is not urban air mobility4 2 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#h7 ,urban air mobility ,the term urban air mobility means the movement of people or property by air between #b intracity or intercity points using an airworthy aircraft that-- 7,a7 advanced technologies1 such as distributed propulsion1 vertical take-off and landing1 powered-lift1 nontraditional power systems1 or autonomous technologies2 and 7,b7 a maximum takeoff weight of greater than #a1cbj pounds4 2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,vertiport ,the term vertiport has the meaning given such term in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#f7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,considerations for termination of working group ,in deciding whether to terminate the working group under subsection 7h71 the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider other interagency coordination activities associated with ,,aam1 or other new or novel users of the national airspace system1 that could benefit from continued wider interagency coordination4 4 #feh4 ,advanced air mobility infrastructure pilot program extension ,section #aja of division ,q of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 as well as the use of existing airport and heliport infrastructure that may require modifications to safely accommodate ,,aam operations1 after vertiport infrastructure2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii7 by striking vertiport and inserting locations for2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv7 by inserting and guidance after any standards2 7,,iii7 in clause 7v7 by striking vertiport infrastructure and inserting urban air mobility and regional air mobility operations2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7x7 by inserting or the modification of existing aviation infrastructure after operation of a vertiport2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 by inserting the ,department of ,defense1 the ,national ,guard1 before or2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 a description of-- 7,i7 initial community engagement efforts and responses from the public on the planning and development efforts of eligible entities related to urban air mobility and regional air mobility operations2 7,,ii7 how eligible entities are planning for and encouraging early adoption of urban air mobility and regional air mobility operations2 7,,iii7 what role each level of government plays in the process2 and 7,,iv7 whether such entities recommend specific regulatory or guidance actions be taken by the ,secretary of ,transportation or other ,federal agencies in order to support such early adoption4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking years #bjbc and #bjbd and inserting years #bjbc through #bjbf2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period out of funds made available under section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbf each place it appears2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,advanced air mobility2 ,,aam2 regional air mobility2 urban air mobility2 vertiport ,the terms advanced air mobility1 ,,aam1 regional air mobility1 urban air mobility1 and vertiport have the meaning given such terms in section #b7;j7 of the ,advanced ,air ,mobility ,coordination and ,leadership ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj74 ,c ,other ,provisions #fha4 ,report on national spaceports policy ,section #ehj7;c77#c7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed7 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbh4 #fhb4 ,intermodal transportation infrastructure improvement pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish a pilot program to issue grants to operators of launch and reentry sites for projects to construct1 repair1 maintain1 or improve transportation infrastructure and facilities at such sites4 7b7 ,pilot program qualifications ,the ,secretary may enter into agreements under this section to issue a grant to an operator only if the operator-- 7#a7 has submitted an application to the ,secretary in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as prescribed by the ,secretary2 7#b7 demonstrates to the ,secretary's satisfaction that the project for which the application has been submitted is for an eligible purpose under subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 agrees to maintain such records relating to the grant as the ,secretary may require and to make such records available to the ,secretary or the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states upon request4 7c7 ,permitted use of pilot program grants ,an operator may use a grant provided under this subsection for a project to construct1 repair1 maintain1 or improve infrastructure and facilities that-- 7#a7 are located at1 or adjacent to1 a launch or reentry site2 and 7#b7 directly enable or support transportation safety or covered transportation activities4 7d7 ,pilot program grants 7#a7 ,grant formula ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 at the beginning of each fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall issue a grant to an operator that qualifies for the pilot program under subsection 7b7 an amount equal to the sum of-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj for each licensed launch or reentry operation conducted from the applicable launch or reentry site or at any adjacent ,federal launch range in the previous fiscal year2 and 7,b7 #ajj1jjj for each launch or reentry operation conducted under a permit from the applicable launch or reentry site or at any adjacent ,federal launch range in the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,maximum grant ,except as provided in subsection 7e77#e71 a grant issued to an operator under this subsection shall not exceed #b1ejj1jjj for a fiscal year4 7#c7 ,adjacency 7,a7 ,in general ,in issuing a grant to an operator under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall determine whether a launch or reentry site is adjacent to a ,federal launch range4 7,b7 ,limitation ,only #a operator may receive an amount under paragraph 7#a7 for each licensed or permitted launch or reentry operation described in such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,multiple launch or reentry sites operated by #a operator ,if an operator holds a license to operate more than #a launch site or more than #a reentry site that are adjacent to a ,federal launch range1 the ,secretary shall consider such launch or reentry sites as #a launch or reentry site for purposes of subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,supplemental grants in support of state1 local1 or private matching 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may issue a supplemental grant to an operator1 subject to the requirements of this paragraph4 7#b7 ,dollar-for-dollar matching ,if a qualified entity provides an operator an amount equal to or greater than the amount of a grant provided in a fiscal year under subsection 7d7 7for the explicit purpose of matching such grant71 the ,secretary may issue a supplemental grant to the operator that is equal to #be percent of such grant in the following fiscal year4 7#c7 ,additional non-federal matching ,if a qualified entity provides an operator an amount equal to or greater than two times the amount of a grant provided in a fiscal year to the operator under subsection 7d7 7for the explicit purpose of matching such grant71 the ,secretary may issue a supplemental grant to the operator that is equal to #ej percent of such grant in the following fiscal year4 7#d7 ,supplemental grant limitations 7,a7 ,match timing ,the ,secretary may issue a supplemental grant under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 only if an amount provided by a qualified entity is provided to the operator in the same fiscal year as the grant issued under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,non-duplication of matching grants ,if the ,secretary issues a supplemental grant to the operator of a launch site under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary may not issue a supplemental grant under paragraph 7#b7 to the same operator in the same fiscal year4 7#e7 ,non-application of grant ceiling ,the limitation on a grant amount under subsection 7d77#b7 shall not apply to supplemental grants issued under this subsection4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,pilot program grant funds ,the grants issued under this section shall be issued from funds made available out of amounts available under section #ajf7k7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,maximum annual limit on pilot program 7,a7 ,in general ,the total amount of all grants issued under this section shall not exceed #bj1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year4 7,b7 ,grant reduction ,in complying with subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 may proportionally reduce the amount of1 or decline to issue1 a supplemental grant under subsection 7e72 and 7ii7 if the reduction under clause 7i7 is insufficient1 shall proportionally reduce grants issued under subsection 7d74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered transportation activity ,the term covered transportation activity means the movement of people or property to1 from1 or within a launch site and the necessary or incidental activities associated with such movement through the use of-- 7,a7 a vehicle 7as defined in section #d of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 a vessel 7as defined in section #c of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,c7 a railroad 7as defined in section #bjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,d7 an aircraft 7as defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,e7 a pipeline facility 7as defined in section #fjaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,launch2 launch site2 launch vehicle2 reentry site2 reentry vehicle ,the terms launch1 launch site1 launch vehicle1 reentry site1 and reentry vehicle have the meanings given those terms in section #ejijb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,operator ,the term operator means a person licensed by the ,secretary to operate a launch or reentry site4 7#d7 ,qualified entity ,the term qualified entity means a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal government or private sector entity1 or any combination thereof4 7h7 ,pilot program sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on ,october #a1 #bjbh4 #fhc4 ,airspace access for high-speed aircraft 7a7 ,high-speed aircraft testing ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with any other ,federal agency the ,administrator determines appropriate1 shall ensure that there is a process in which manufacturers and operators of high-speed aircraft can engage in flight testing of such high-speed aircraft1 which may include the establishment of high speed testing corridors in the national airspace system4 7b7 ,study on high-speed aircraft operations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 after consultation with aircraft manufacturers1 institutions of higher learning1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and any other agencies the ,administrator determines appropriate1 conduct a study to assess actions necessary to facilitate the safe operation and integration of high-speed aircraft into the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 assess various altitudes and operating conditions of high-speed aircraft in ,class ,e airspace above the upper boundary of ,class ,a airspace and the resulting aircraft noise levels at the surface2 7,b7 include the development of a framework and timeline to establish the appropriate regulatory requirements to conducting high-speed aircraft flights2 7,c7 identify the data required to develop certification1 flight standards1 and air traffic requirements for the deployment and integration of high-speed aircraft2 7,d7 assess cross-agency equities related to high-speed aircraft technologies and flight2 and 7,e7 survey global high-speed aircraft-related regulatory and testing developments or activities4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,as part of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall issue recommendations to update1 if feasible1 regulations for certification1 flight standards and air traffic management4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 including the recommendations under subsection 7b77#c71 to facilitate the safe operation and integration of high-speed aircraft in the national airspace system4 7d7 ,study and rulemaking on high altitude ,class ,e airspace flight operations 7#a7 ,consultation ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration and relevant stakeholders1 including industry and academia1 shall identify the minimum altitude above the upper boundary of ,class ,a airspace at or above which flights operating with speeds above ,mach #a generate sonic booms that are inaudible at the surface under prevailing atmospheric conditions4 7#b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,administrator identifies the minimum altitude described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend sections #ia4hag and #ia4hah of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and such other regulations as appropriate1 to permit flight operations with speeds above ,mach #a at or above the minimum altitude identified under paragraph 7#a7 without specific authorizations1 provided that such flight operations-- 7,a7 show compliance with airworthiness requirements2 7,b7 do not cause a measurable sonic boom over pressure to reach the surface2 and 7,c7 have ordinary instrument flight rules clearances necessary to operate in controlled airspace4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term high-speed aircraft means an aircraft operating at speeds in excess of ,mach #a1 which shall include supersonic and hypersonic aircraft4 #fhd4 ,,icao activities on new technologies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall prioritize engagement with the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization and contribute to or lead the development of international standards and recommended practices to improve aviation safety and support the entry-into-service of new forms of aviation4 7b7 ,particular activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall contribute to or lead ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization efforts with respect to the development of landing and take-off noise standards for supersonic aircraft4 #fhe4 ,,aip eligibility for certain spaceport infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may make a grant under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to an airport sponsor to reconstruct1 repave1 or rehabilitate the full length and width of a runway1 including connecting taxiways1 if the runway is existing on the date of enactment of this ,act if-- 7#a7 the runway is at an airport that is also a launch site or reentry site operated by a person certified under section #ejije of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the runway is greater than #ab1jjj feet long and not less than #bjj feet wide2 and 7#c7 the airport sponsor certifies to the ,secretary that the full length and width of the runways and taxiways are required to support activities at the launch site4 7b7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #fhf4 ,commercial space launch and reentry statistics ,section #cbi7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking aeronautical and inserting aerospace2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking civil aeronautics and inserting civil aerospace2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 collect and disseminate information on commercial space launch and reentry operations 7other than that collected and disseminated by the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board under chapter #aa7 including1 at a minimum1 information on the number of launches or reentries licensed by the ,secretary1 the number of space flight participants1 the number of payloads1 and the mass of payloads1 organized by class of orbit2 4 #fhg4 ,report on certain infrastructure needs ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and 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 on the infrastructure needs at ,federal ,aviation ,administration-licensed horizontal and vertical launch sites located in rural communities4 #fhh4 ,airspace integration for space launch and reentry 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a safe and efficient national airspace system that successfully supports existing users and integrates new entrants is of the utmost importance2 7#b7 both commercial aviation and space launch and reentry operations are vital to ,united ,states global leadership1 national security1 and economic opportunity2 7#c7 aircraft hazard areas are necessary during space launch and reentry operations to ensure public safety2 and 7#d7 the ,administrator of ,federal ,aviation ,administration should prioritize the development and deployment of technologies to improve visibility of space launch and reentry operations within ,administration computer systems and minimize operational workload to air traffic controllers associated with routing traffic during spaceflight launch and reentry operations4 7b7 ,space launch and reentry airspace integration technology ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh1 or until such time as the ,administrator determines that the project has reached an operational status1 for the ,administrator to expedite the development1 acquisition1 and deployment of technologies or capabilities to aid in space launch and reentry integration1 which may include technologies recommended by the ,airspace ,access ,priorities ,aviation ,rulemaking ,committee in #bjai1 systems to enable the integration of launch and reentry data directly onto air traffic controller displays1 and automated systems to enable near real-time planning and dynamic rerouting of commercial aircraft during and following commercial space launch and reentry operations1 with the objective of operational readiness not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 ,,vii ,passenger ,experience ,improvements ,a ,general ,provisions #gja4 ,advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation 7a7 ,full fare advertising ,section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,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 such air transportation if the covered entity clearly and separately discloses-- 7,a7 the government-imposed taxes and fees 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 a website1 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 in a manner that is easily accessible and viewable by the consumer4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,base airfare ,the term base airfare means the cost of passenger air transportation1 excluding government-imposed taxes and fees4 7,b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an air carrier1 including an indirect air carrier1 foreign carrier1 ticket agent1 or other person offering to sell tickets for passenger air transportation or a tour1 or tour component1 that must be purchased with air transportation4 4 7b7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in the amendment made by subsection 7b7 may be construed to affect any obligation of a person that sells passenger air transportation to disclose the total cost of such air transportation1 including government-imposed taxes and fees1 prior to purchase of such air transportation4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue final regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the ,secretary to regulate the disclosure of air carrier-imposed fees1 or alter the requirements under part #cii of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as such part relates to air carrier-imposed fees4 7e7 ,effective date ,this section1 and the amendment made by this section1 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #gjb4 ,modernization of consumer complaint submissions ,section #dbcjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #dbcjb4 ,consumer complaints 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 maintain an accessible website through the ,office of ,aviation ,consumer ,protection to accept the submission of complaints from airline passengers regarding air travel service problems2 and 7#b7 take appropriate actions to notify the public of such accessible website4 7b7 ,notice to passengers on the internet ,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 on the accessible website of the carrier-- 7#a7 the accessible website1 e-mail address1 or telephone number of the air carrier for the submission of complaints by passengers about air travel service problems2 and 7#b7 the accessible website maintained pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,use of additional or alternative technologies ,the ,secretary shall periodically evaluate the benefits of using mobile phone applications or other widely used technologies to-- 7#a7 provide additional or alternative means for air passengers to submit complaints2 and 7#b7 provide such additional or alternative means as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,air ambulance providers ,each air ambulance provider shall include the accessible website1 or a link to such accessible website1 maintained pursuant to subsection 7a7 and the contact information for the ,aviation ,consumer ,advocate established by section #dbd of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcjb note7 on-- 7#a7 any invoice1 bill1 or other communication provided to a passenger or customer of such provider2 and 7#b7 the accessible website and any related mobile device application of such provider4 4 #gjc4 ,codification of consumer protection provisions 7a7 ,passenger rights ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dagbg4 ,passenger rights 7a7 ,guidelines ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require each air carrier and foreign air carrier to submit a summarized #a-page document that describes the rights of passengers in air transportation1 including guidelines for the following3 7#a7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight delays of various lengths4 7#b7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight diversions4 7#c7 ,compensation 7regarding rebooking options1 refunds1 meals1 and lodging7 for flight cancellations4 7#d7 ,compensation for mishandled baggage1 wheelchairs1 mobility aids and other assistive devices1 including delayed1 damaged1 pilfered1 or lost baggage1 wheelchairs1 mobility aids and other assistive devices4 7#e7 ,voluntary relinquishment of a ticketed seat due to overbooking or priority of other passengers4 7#f7 ,involuntary denial of boarding and forced removal for whatever reason1 including for safety and security reasons4 7b7 ,filing of summarized guidelines ,not later than #ij days after each air carrier and foreign air carrier submits the #a-page document to the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 each such air carrier and foreign air carrier shall make available such #a-page document in a prominent location on its website4 4 7b7 ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dagbh4 ,airline passengers with disabilities bill of rights 7a7 ,airline passengers with disabilities bill of rights ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop a document1 to be known as the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights1 using plain language to describe the basic protections and responsibilities of air carriers and foreign air carriers1 their employees and contractors1 and people with disabilities under section #dagje4 7b7 ,content ,in developing the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include1 at a minimum1 plain language descriptions of protections and responsibilities provided in law related to the following3 7#a7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to be treated with dignity and respect4 7#b7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to receive timely assistance1 if requested1 from properly trained air carrier1 foreign air carrier1 and contractor personnel4 7#c7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to travel with wheelchairs1 mobility aids1 and other assistive devices1 including necessary medications and medical supplies1 including stowage of such wheelchairs1 aids1 and devices4 7#d7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to receive seating accommodations1 if requested1 to accommodate a disability 7#e7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to receive announcements in an accessible format4 7#f7 ,the right of passengers with disabilities to speak with a complaint resolution officer or to file a complaint with an air carrier1 a foreign air carrier1 or the ,department of ,transportation4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the development of the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not be construed as expanding or restricting the rights available to passengers with disabilities on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed7 pursuant to any statute or regulation4 7d7 ,consultations ,in developing the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with stakeholders1 including disability organizations and air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 and their contractors4 7e7 ,display ,each air carrier and foreign air carrier shall include the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights-- 7#a7 on a publicly available internet website of the carrier2 and 7#b7 in any pre-flight notifications or communications provided to passengers who alert the carrier in advance of the need for accommodations relating to a disability4 7f7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 and contractors of such carriers shall submit to the ,secretary plans that ensure that employees of such carriers and their contractors receive training on the protections and responsibilities described in the ,airline ,passengers with ,disabilities ,bill of ,rights4 7#b7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall review such plans to ensure the plans address the matters described in subsection 7b74 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dagbf the following3 #dagbg4 ,passenger rights4#dagbh4 ,airline passengers with disabilities bill of rights4 4 7d7 ,conforming repeals ,sections #dbi and #dcd of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja note2 #dagje note7 and the item relating to such sections in the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act are repealed4 #gjd4 ,extension of aviation consumer protection advisory committee ,section #daa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja 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 ticket agents and travel management companies2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh2 and #gje4 ,removal of outdated references to passengers with disabilities 7a7 ,sovereignty and use of airspace ,section #djajc7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking handicapped individuals and inserting individuals with disabilities4 7b7 ,special prices for foreign air transportation ,section #daeaa7;b77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking handicap and inserting disability4 7c7 ,discrimination against individuals with disabilities ,section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the heading by striking handicapped individuals and inserting individuals with disabilities4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dagje and inserting the following3 #dagje4 ,discrimination against individuals with disabilities4 4 #gjf4 ,extension of aviation consumer advocate reporting requirement ,section #dbd7;e7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcjb note7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #gjg4 ,air ,carrier ,access ,act advisory committee 7a7 ,in general ,section #dci of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagje note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities and inserting ,air ,carrier ,access ,act advisory committee2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 ,manufacturers of wheelchairs1 including powered wheelchairs1 and other mobility aids4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dci and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #dci4 ,air ,carrier ,access ,act advisory committee4 4 #gjh4 ,passenger experience advisory committee 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an advisory committee to advise the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in carrying out activities relating to the improvement of the passenger experience in air transportation customer service4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members of the advisory committee1 which shall be comprised of at least #a representative of each of-- 7#a7 mainline air carriers2 7#b7 air carriers with a low-cost or ultra-low-cost business model2 7#c7 regional air carriers2 7#d7 large hub airport sponsors and operators2 7#e7 medium hub airport sponsors and operators2 7#f7 small hub airport sponsors and operators2 7#g7 nonhub airport sponsors and operators2 7#h7 ticket agents2 7#i7 representatives of intermodal transportation companies that operate at airports2 7#aj7 airport concessionaires2 7#aa7 nonprofit public interest groups with expertise in consumer protection matters2 7#ab7 senior managers of the ,administration's ,air ,traffic ,organization2 7#ac7 aircraft manufacturers2 7#ad7 entities representing individuals with disabilities2 7#ae7 certified labor organizations representing aviation workers1 including-- 7,a7 ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees2 7,b7 airline pilots working for air carriers operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,c7 flight attendants working for air carriers operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,d7 other customer facing airline and airport workers2 7#af7 other organizations or industry segments as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#ag7 other ,federal agencies that directly interface with passengers at airports4 7c7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the advisory committee under this section shall be filled in a manner consistent with subsection 7b74 7d7 ,travel expenses ,members of the advisory committee under this section shall serve without pay but shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,chair ,the ,secretary shall designate an individual among the individuals appointed under subsection 7b7 to serve as ,chair of the advisory committee4 7f7 ,duties ,the duties of the advisory committee shall include-- 7#a7 evaluating ways to improve the comprehensive passenger experience1 including-- 7,a7 transportation between airport terminals and facilities2 7,b7 baggage handling2 7,c7 wayfinding2 7,d7 the security screening process2 and 7,e7 the communication of flight delays and cancellations2 7#b7 evaluating ways to improve efficiency in the national airspace system affecting passengers2 7#c7 evaluating ways to improve the cooperation and coordination between the ,department of ,transportation and other ,federal agencies that directly interface with aviation passengers at airports2 7#d7 responding to other taskings determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#e7 providing recommendations to the ,secretary and the ,administrator1 if determined necessary during the evaluations considered in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7g7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 consensus recommendations made by the advisory committee since such date of enactment or the previous report1 as appropriate2 and 7#b7 an explanation of how the ,secretary has implemented such recommendations and1 for such recommendations not implemented1 the ,secretary's reason for not implementing such recommendation4 7h7 ,definition ,the definitions in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to this section4 7i7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on ,october #a1 #bjbh4 7j7 ,termination of ,,dot ,,access ,advisory ,committee ,the ,,access ,advisory ,committee of the ,department of ,transportation shall terminate on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #gji4 ,streamlining of offline ticket disclosures 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall take such action as may be necessary to update the process by which an air carrier or ticket agent is required to fulfill disclosure obligations in ticketing transactions for air transportation not completed through a website4 7b7 ,requirements ,the process updated under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include means of referral to the applicable air carrier website with respect to disclosures related to air carrier optional fees and policies2 7#b7 include a means of referral to the website of the ,department of ,transportation with respect to any other required disclosures to air transportation passengers2 7#c7 make no changes to air carrier or ticket agent obligations with respect to-- 7,a7 section #dagab7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cii4hd of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 and 7#d7 require disclosures referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to be made in the manner existing prior to the date of enactment of this ,act upon passenger request4 7c7 ,air carrier defined ,in this section1 the term air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gaj4 ,ticket agent refund obligations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule to revise section #cii4hj of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to clarify the refund obligations of ticket agents4 7b7 ,conditions ,in issuing the final rule under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall clarify that a ticket agent shall provide a refund only when such ticket agent possesses1 or has access to1 the funds of a passenger4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term ticket agent has the meaning given such term in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gaa4 ,updating passenger information requirement regulations 7a7 ,,arac tasking ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall task the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee with-- 7#a7 reviewing passenger information requirement regulations under section #aba4cag of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulation1 and such other related regulations as the ,administrator determines appropriate2 and 7#b7 making recommendations to update and improve such regulations4 7b7 ,final regulation ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final regulation revising section #aba4cag of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and such other related regulations as the ,administrator determines appropriate1 to-- 7#a7 update such section and regulations to incorporate exemptions commonly issued by the ,administrator2 7#b7 reflect civil penalty inflation adjustments2 and 7#c7 incorporate such updates and improvements recommended by the ,aviation ,rulemaking ,advisory ,committee that the ,administrator determines appropriate4 #gab4 ,mobility aids on board improve lives and empower all 7a7 ,publication of cargo hold dimensions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require air carriers to publish on a prominent and easily accessible place on the public website of the air carrier1 information describing the relevant dimensions and other characteristics of the cargo holds of all aircraft types operated by the air carrier1 including the dimensions of the cargo hold entry1 that would limit the size1 weight1 and allowable type of cargo available4 7#b7 ,proprietary information ,the ,secretary shall allow an air carrier to protect the confidentiality of any trade secret or proprietary information submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 as appropriate4 7b7 ,refund required for individual traveling with wheelchair ,in the case of a qualified individual with a disability traveling with a wheelchair who has purchased a ticket for a flight from an air carrier1 but who cannot travel on the aircraft for such flight because the wheelchair of such qualified individual cannot be physically accommodated in the cargo hold of the aircraft1 the ,secretary shall require such air carrier to offer a refund to such qualified individual of any previously paid fares1 fees1 and taxes applicable to such flight4 7c7 ,evaluation of data regarding damaged wheelchairs ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 evaluate data regarding the type and frequency of incidents of the mishandling of wheelchairs on aircraft and delineate such data by-- 7,a7 types of wheelchairs involved in such incidents2 and 7,b7 the ways in which wheelchairs are mishandled1 including the type of damage to wheelchairs 7such as broken drive wheels or casters1 bent or broken frames1 damage to electrical connectors or wires1 control input devices1 joysticks1 upholstery or other components1 loss1 or delay of return72 7#b7 determine whether there are trends with respect to the data evaluated under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 make available on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation1 in an accessible manner1 a report containing the results of the evaluation of data and determination made under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and a description of how the ,secretary plans to address such results4 7d7 ,feasibility of in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems 7#a7 ,roadmap ,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 publicly available strategic roadmap that describes how the ,department of ,transportation and the ,united ,states ,access ,board1 respectively1 shall1 in accordance with the recommendations from the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics ,transportation ,research ,board ,special ,report #cda-- 7,a7 establish a program of research1 in collaboration with the ,rehabilitation ,engineering and ,assistive ,technology ,society of ,north ,america1 the assistive technology industry1 air carriers1 original equipment manufacturers1 national disability and disabled veterans organizations1 and any other relevant stakeholders1 to test and evaluate an appropriate selection of ,,wc#ai-;compliant wheelchairs and accessories in accordance with applicable ,federal ,aviation ,administration crashworthiness and safety performance criteria1 including the issues and considerations set forth in such ,special ,report #cda2 and 7,b7 sponsor studies that assess issues and considerations1 including those set forth in such ,special ,report #cda1 such as-- 7i7 the likely demand for air travel by individuals who are nonambulatory if such individuals could remain seated in their personal wheelchairs in flight2 and 7ii7 the feasibility of implementing seating arrangements that would accommodate passengers in wheelchairs in the main cabin in flight4 7#b7 ,study ,if determined to be technically feasible by the ,secretary1 not later than #b years after making such determination1 the ,secretary shall commence a study to assess the economic and financial feasibility of air carriers and foreign air carriers implementing seating arrangements that accommodate passengers with wheelchairs 7including power wheelchairs1 manual wheelchairs1 and scooters7 in the main cabin during flight4 ,such study shall include an assessment of-- 7,a7 the cost of such seating arrangements1 equipment1 and installation2 7,b7 the demand for such seating arrangements2 7,c7 the impact of such seating arrangements on passenger seating and safety on aircraft2 7,d7 the impact of such seating arrangements on the cost of operations and airfare2 and 7,e7 any other information determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the study under paragraph 7#b7 is completed1 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 publicly available report describing the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#b71 together with any recommendations the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,disability2 qualified individual with a disability ,the terms disability and qualified individual with a disability have the meanings given such terms in section #chb4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on date of enactment of this ,act74 7#c7 ,wheelchair ,the term wheelchair has the meaning given such term in section #cg4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on date of enactment of this ,act71 including power wheelchairs1 manual wheelchairs1 and scooters4 #gac4 ,prioritizing accountability and accessibility for aviation consumers 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide 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 disability-related aviation consumer complaints filed with the ,department of ,transportation1 and shall make each annual report publicly available4 7b7 ,scope of report ,in each report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include1 at minimum1 a description of the following3 7#a7 ,the number of disability-related aviation consumer complaints filed with the ,department of ,transportation during the calendar year preceding the year in which such report is submitted4 7#b7 ,the nature of such complaints1 such as reported issues with-- 7,a7 an air carrier2 7,b7 mishandling of passengers with a disability1 including mishandling of a wheelchair1 mobility aid1 or other accessibility equipment of a passenger by an air carrier2 7,c7 the condition or availability of accessibility equipment or materials operated by an air carrier2 7,d7 the accessibility of in-flight services1 including accessing and utilizing onboard lavatories1 for passengers with a disability2 7,e7 difficulties experienced by passengers with a disability in communicating with an air carrier employee2 7,f7 difficulties experienced by passengers with a disability in being moved1 handled1 or otherwise assisted2 7,g7 an air carrier changing the flight itinerary of a passenger with a disability without the consent of such passenger2 7,h7 difficulties experienced by passengers with a disability traveling with a service animal2 and 7,i7 any other issues the ,secretary of ,transportation determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,the review process for such complaints4 7#d7 ,the average amount of days before the ,department initiated a formal review of such complaints4 7#e7 ,the average amount of days until such complaints were resolved by the ,department4 7#f7 ,the number of such complaints that resulted in dismissal1 a civil monetary penalty1 or other injunctive relief4 7#g7 ,of the complaints that were found to violate section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 the number of such complaints for which a formal enforcement order was issued2 and 7,b7 the number of such complaints for which a formal enforcement order was not issued4 7#h7 ,the number of disability-related aviation consumer complaints filed with the ,department of ,transportation involving airport staff or other matters under the jurisdiction of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration that were referred to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#i7 ,the number of disability-related aviation consumer complaints filed with the ,department of ,transportation involving ,transportation ,security ,administration staff that were referred to the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit annually to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the report required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided1 the terms used in this section have the meanings given such terms in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #chb4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier means an air carrier conducting passenger operations under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,passenger with a disability ,the term passenger with a disability has the meaning given the term qualified individual with a disability in section #chb4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #gad4 ,aircraft accessibility 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall initiate a program to study and evaluate improvements to transport category aircraft accessibility1 including-- 7#a7 determining whether and1 if so1 how personal wheelchairs1 including manual and powered wheelchairs1 can be safely secured in the passenger seating areas of an aircraft certificated under part #be of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 considering the safe evacuation processes for such aircraft1 including individuals who use manual and powered wheelchairs2 and 7#c7 determining how various types or aircraft described in paragraph 7#a7 can safely and efficiently be retrofit for accessible lavatories4 7b7 ,report and recommendations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide 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 study and evaluation described in subsection 7a7 and recommendations to address the findings of such study and evaluation4 #gae4 ,accessibility of websites1 software applications1 and kiosks for individuals with disabilities ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 in direct consultation with the ,united ,states ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board1 prescribe regulations setting forth minimum standards to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to access kiosks1 software applications1 and websites in a manner that is equally as effective as individuals without disabilities1 with a substantially equivalent ease of use4 ,such standards shall be consistent with the standards set forth in the ,web ,content ,accessibility ,guidelines #b4a ,level ,,aa of the ,web ,accessibility ,initiative of the ,world ,wide ,web ,consortium or any subsequent version4 #gaf4 ,review of methods to report flight delay and cancellation statistics 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall conduct a review of the means of reporting flight delay and cancellation statistics to the ,secretary and the accuracy of such data4 7b7 ,coordination requirement ,in conducting the review required in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate and collaborate with air carriers 7as such term is defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 to assist in conducting the review and providing recommendations on improving the means of reporting flight delay and cancellation statistics to the ,secretary and the accuracy of such data4 #gag4 ,reimbursement for incurred costs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall direct all air carriers providing scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation to establish policies regarding reimbursement for lodging1 transportation between such lodging and the airport1 and meal costs incurred due to a flight cancellation or significant delay directly attributable to the air carrier4 7b7 ,definition of significantly delayed ,in this section1 the term significantly delayed means1 with respect to air transportation1 the departure or arrival at the originally ticketed destination associated with such transportation has changed-- 7#a7 in the case of air transportation within the ,united ,states1 by #c or more hours2 or 7#b7 in the case of air transportation to or from a location outside the ,united ,states1 by #f or more hours4 #gah4 ,airline operational resiliency plans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require a covered carrier to develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy to prevent or limit the impact of future flight disruptions on passengers4 7b7 ,operational resiliency strategy ,in each operational resiliency strategy developed under subsection 7a71 a covered carrier shall include a description of-- 7#a7 the potential impact of severe weather and other reasonably anticipated disruptive events on the operations of the carrier and how the carrier seeks to prevent or limit the impact of such events on passengers2 7#b7 the potential impact of severe weather events and other reasonably anticipated disruptive events on-- 7,a7 staffing models and the preparedness of the current workforce of the carrier to address such conditions2 and 7,b7 the current information and technology systems of the carrier1 including crew scheduling systems1 and the preparedness of such systems to continue operations after such an event or disruption2 7#c7 the preparedness of the carrier to maintain operations and limit or prevent the impact of other potential disruptive events identified by the carrier2 7#d7 the extent to which the carrier addresses known cybersecurity risks to prevent potential flight disruptions2 and 7#e7 any other issues the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect consumers and maintain the operational stability of the airline industry4 7c7 ,proprietary information ,the ,secretary shall develop a method to protect the confidentiality of any trade secret or proprietary information submitted in an operational resiliency strategy under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,audit ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate an audit to evaluate the effectiveness of the operational resiliency strategies developed under this section by covered air carriers4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after completion of the audit conducted under paragraph 7#a71 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 findings of the audit4 7e7 ,covered carrier ,in this section1 the term covered carrier has the meaning given such term in section #bei4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 #gai4 ,family seating 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a policy directing air carriers that assign seats1 or allow individuals to select seats in advance of the date of departure of a flight1 to sit each young child adjacent to an accompanying adult1 to the greatest extent practicable1 if adjacent seat assignments are available at any time after the ticket is issued for each young child and before the first passenger boards the flight4 7b7 ,prohibition on fees ,the notice of proposed rulemaking described in subsection 7a7 shall include a provision that prohibits an air carrier from charging a fee1 or imposing an additional cost beyond the ticket price of the additional seat1 to seat each young child adjacent to an accompanying adult within the same class of service4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,notwithstanding the requirement in subsection 7a71 nothing in this section may be construed to allow the ,secretary to impose a change in the overall seating or boarding policy of an air carrier that has an open or flexible seating policy in place that generally allows adjacent family seating as described under this section4 7d7 ,young child ,in this section1 the term young child means an individual who has not attained #ad years of age4 #gbj4 ,seat dimensions ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall-- 7#a7 initiate a rulemaking activity based on the regulation described in section #egg of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dbcja note72 and 7#b7 if the ,administrator decides not to pursue the rulemaking described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the justification of such decision4 #gba4 ,improved training standards for assisting passengers who use wheelchairs 7a7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop requirements for minimum training standards for airline personnel or contractors who assist wheelchair users who must board or deplane using an aisle chair or other boarding device4 7b7 ,requirements ,the training standards developed under subsection 7a7 shall require1 at a minimum1 that airline personnel or contractors who assist passengers who use wheelchairs who must board or deplane using an aisle chair or other boarding device-- 7#a7 complete refresher training within #ah months and be recertified on the job within #ah months by a superior in order to remain qualified for providing aisle chair assistance2 and 7#b7 be able to successfully demonstrate each of following skills in hands-on training sessions before being allowed to board or deplane a passenger using an aisle chair or other boarding device3 7,a7 ,how to safely use the aisle chair1 or other boarding device1 including the use of all straps1 brakes1 and other safety features4 7,b7 ,how to assist in the transfer of passengers to and from their wheelchair1 the aisle chair1 and the aircraft's passenger seat1 either by physically lifting the passenger or deploying a mechanical device for the lift or transfer4 7,c7 ,how to effectively communicate with1 and take instruction from1 the passenger4 7c7 ,considerations ,in conducting the rulemaking under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 whether to require air carriers and foreign air carriers to partner with national disability organizations and disabled veterans organizations representing individuals with disabilities who use wheelchairs and scooters in developing and reviewing training2 and 7#b7 whether individuals able to provide boarding and deplaning assistance for passengers with limited or no mobility should receive training incorporating procedures from medical professionals on how to properly lift these passengers4 7d7 ,final rule ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule pursuant to the rulemaking conducted under this section4 7e7 ,penalties ,the ,secretary may assess a civil penalty in accordance with section #dfcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any air carrier or foreign air carrier who fails to meet the requirements established under the final rule under subsection 7d74 #gbb4 ,training standards for stowage of wheelchairs and scooters 7a7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop minimum training standards related to stowage of wheelchairs and scooters used by passengers with disabilities on aircraft4 7b7 ,requirements ,the training standards developed under subsection 7a7 shall require1 at a minimum1 that personnel and contractors of air carriers and foreign air carriers who stow wheelchairs and scooters on aircraft-- 7#a7 complete refresher training within #ah months and be recertified on the job within #ah months by a superior in order to remain qualified for handling and stowing wheelchairs and scooters2 and 7#b7 be able to successfully demonstrate the each of following skills in hands-on training sessions before being allowed to handle or stow a wheelchair or scooter3 7,a7 ,how to properly handle and configure1 at a minimum on a common design for power and manual wheelchairs and scooters for stowage on each aircraft type operated by the air carrier or foreign air carrier4 7,b7 ,how to properly review any wheelchair or scooter information provided by the passenger or the wheelchair or scooter manufacturer4 7,c7 ,how to properly load1 secure1 and unload wheelchairs and scooters1 including how to use any specialized equipment for loading or unloading1 on each aircraft type operated by the air carrier or foreign air carrier4 7c7 ,considerations ,in conducting the rulemaking under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum whether to require air carriers and foreign air carriers to partner with wheelchair or scooter manufacturers1 national disability and disabled veterans organizations representing individuals who use wheelchairs and scooters1 and aircraft manufacturers1 in developing training4 7d7 ,final rule ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule pursuant to the rulemaking conducted under this section4 7e7 ,penalties ,the ,secretary may assess a civil penalty in accordance with section #dfcja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any air carrier or foreign air carrier who fails to meet the requirements established under the final rule under subsection 7d74 #gbc4 ,investigation of complaints ,section #dagje7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a71 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #abj days after the receipt of any complaint of a violation of this section or a regulation prescribed under this section1 investigate such complaint2 and 7,b7 provide1 in writing1 to the individual that filed the complaint and the air carrier or foreign air carrier alleged to have violated this section or a regulation prescribed under this section1 the determination of the ,secretary with respect to-- 7i7 whether the air carrier or foreign air carrier violated this section or a regulation prescribed under this section2 7ii7 the facts underlying the complaint2 and 7iii7 any action the ,secretary is taking in response to the complaint4 4 #gbd4 ,standards 7a7 ,aircraft access standards 7#a7 ,standards 7,a7 ,advance notice of proposed rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding standards to ensure that the aircraft boarding and deplaning process is accessible1 in terms of design for1 transportation of1 and communication with1 individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who use wheelchairs4 7,b7 ,notice of proposed rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date on which the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking under subparagraph 7,a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding standards addressed in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,final rule ,not later than #a year after the date on which the notice of proposed rulemaking under subparagraph 7,b7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule4 7#b7 ,covered airport1 equipment1 and features ,the standards prescribed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall address1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 boarding and deplaning equipment2 7,b7 improved procedures to ensure the priority cabin stowage for manual assistive devices pursuant to section #chb4fg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,c7 improved cargo hold storage to prevent damage to assistive devices4 7#c7 ,consultation ,for purposes of the rulemaking under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,access ,board and any other relevant department or agency to determine appropriate accessibility standards4 7b7 ,in-flight entertainment rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking in accordance with the ,november #bb1 #bjaf1 resolution of the ,department of ,transportation ,,access ,committee and the consensus recommendation set forth in the ,term ,sheet ,reflecting ,agreement of the ,access ,committee ,regarding ,in-,flight ,entertainment4 7c7 ,negotiated rulemaking on in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems and enplaning and deplaning standards 7#a7 ,timing 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after completion of the report required by section #gab7;d77#c71 and if such report finds economic and financial feasibility of air carriers and foreign air carriers implementing seating arrangements that accommodate individuals with disabilities using wheelchairs 7including power wheelchairs1 manual wheelchairs1 and scooters7 in the main cabin during flight1 the ,secretary shall conduct a negotiated rulemaking on new type certificated aircraft standards for seating arrangements that accommodate such individuals in the main cabin during flight or an accessible route to a minimum of #b aircraft passenger seats for passengers to access from personal assistive devices of such individuals4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the negotiated rulemaking under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include participation of representatives of-- 7i7 air carriers2 7ii7 aircraft manufacturers2 7iii7 national disability organizations2 7iv7 aviation safety experts2 and 7v7 mobility aid manufacturers4 7#b7 ,notice of proposed rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the completion of the negotiated rulemaking required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the standards described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,final rule ,not later than #a year after the date on which the notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph 7#b7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule regarding the standards described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,considerations ,in the negotiated rulemaking and rulemaking required under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 a reasonable period for the design1 certification1 and construction of aircraft that meet the requirements2 7,b7 the safety of all persons on-board the aircraft1 including necessary wheelchair standards and wheelchair compliance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration crashworthiness and safety performance criteria2 and 7,c7 the costs of design1 installation1 equipage1 and aircraft capacity impacts1 including partial fleet equipage and fare impacts4 7d7 ,visual and tactilely accessible announcements ,the ,advisory ,committee established under section #dci7;g7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagje note7 shall examine technical solutions and the feasibility of visually and tactilely accessible announcements on-board aircraft4 7e7 ,airport facilities ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 in direct consultation with the ,access ,board1 prescribe regulations setting forth minimum standards under section #dagje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that ensure all gates 7including counters71 ticketing areas1 and customer service desks covered under such section at airports are accessible to and usable by all individuals with disabilities1 including through the provision of visually and tactilely accessible announcements and full and equal access to aural communications4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,access board ,the term ,access board means the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board4 7#b7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,individual with a disability ,the term individual with a disability has the meaning given such term in section #chb4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,foreign air carrier ,the term foreign air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbe4 ,seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding seating accommodations for any qualified individual with a disability4 7#b7 ,notice of proposed rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the date on which the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding seating accommodations for any qualified individual with a disability4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking required in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,the scope and anticipated number of qualified individuals with a disability who-- 7,a7 may need to be seated with a companion to receive assistance during a flight2 or 7,b7 should be afforded bulkhead seats or other seating considerations4 7#b7 ,the types of disabilities that may need seating accommodations4 7#c7 ,whether such qualified individuals with a disability are unable to obtain1 or have difficulty obtaining1 such a seat4 7#d7 ,the scope and anticipated number of individuals assisting a qualified individual with a disability who should be afforded an adjoining seat pursuant to section #chb4ha of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#e7 ,any notification given to qualified individuals with a disability regarding available seating accommodations4 7#f7 ,any method that is adequate to identify fraudulent claims for seating accommodations4 7#g7 ,any other information determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,accredited service animal training programs and authorized registrars ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation and maintain a list of-- 7#a7 accredited programs that train service animals2 and 7#b7 authorized registrars that evaluate service animals4 7d7 ,report to congress on service animal requests ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 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 requests for air travel with service animals1 including-- 7#a7 during the reporting period1 how many requests to board an aircraft with a service animal were made2 and 7#b7 the number and percentage of such requests1 categorized by type of request1 that were reported by air carriers or foreign air carriers as-- 7,a7 granted2 7,b7 denied2 or 7,c7 fraudulent4 7e7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,air ,carrier ,access ,act ,advisory ,committee1 issue guidance regarding improvements to training for airline personnel 7including contractors7 in recognizing when a qualified individual with a disability is traveling with a service animal4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the guidance issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 take into account respectful engagement with and assistance for individuals with a wide range of visible and non-visible disabilities2 7,b7 provide information on-- 7i7 service animal behavior and whether the service animal is appropriately harnessed1 leashed1 or otherwise tethered2 and 7ii7 the various types of service animals1 such as guide dogs1 hearing or signal dogs1 psychiatric service dogs1 sensory or social signal dogs1 and seizure response dogs2 and 7,c7 outline the rights and responsibilities of the handler of the service animal4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given that term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,foreign air carrier ,the term foreign air carrier has the meaning given that term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,qualified individual with a disability ,the term qualified individual with a disability has the meaning given that term in section #chb4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,service animal ,the term service animal has the meaning given that term in section #chb4c of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #gbf4 ,provision of drinking water to passengers ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue such regulations as are necessary to require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide complementary drinking water to passengers on all domestic and international flights with a scheduled duration of #a hour or more4 #gbg4 ,,gao report on mass flight cancellation event 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the actions of the ,department of ,transportation during the period beginning #b weeks before ,july #dth1 #bjbc1 and ending two weeks after ,july #dth1 #bjbc1 that resulted in substantial flight calculations during such period4 7b7 ,examination ,in developing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller general shall examine-- 7#a7 all actions the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration took to mitigate flight disruptions and flight cancellations during such period2 and 7#b7 any actions not taken by the ,secretary or the ,administrator that may have mitigated flight disruptions and cancellations during such period4 ,b ,air ,traffic #gda4 ,transfers of air traffic systems acquired with ,,aip ,section #ddejb7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting in a noncontiguous ,state after ,an airport2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 a ,medium ,intensity ,approach ,lighting ,system with ,runway ,alignment ,indicator ,lights4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,exception ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 that an eligible air traffic system or equipment be purchased in part using a ,government airport aid program1 airport development aid program1 or airport improvement project grant shall not apply if the system or equipment is installed at an airport that is categorized as a basic or local general aviation airport under the most recently published national plan of integrated airport systems under section #dgajc4 4 #gdb4 ,next,gen programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and periodically thereafter as the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration determines appropriate1 the ,administrator shall convene ,administration officials to evaluate and expedite the implementation of ,next,gen programs and capabilities4 7b7 ,nextgen program prioritization ,in allocating amounts appropriated pursuant to section #dhaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall give priority to the following activities3 7#a7 ,performance-based navigation4 7#b7 ,data communications4 7#c7 ,terminal flight data manager4 7#d7 ,aeronautical information management4 7c7 ,performance-based navigation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall fully implement performance-based navigation procedures for all terminal and enroute routes1 including approach and departure procedures for covered airports4 7#b7 ,specific procedures ,pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall prioritize the following performance-based navigation procedures3 7,a7 ,trajectory-based operations4 7,b7 ,optimized profile descents4 7,c7 ,multiple airport route separation4 7,d7 ,established on required navigation performance4 7,e7 ,converging runway display aids4 7#c7 ,performance-based navigation baseline equipage requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall issue such regulations as may be required1 and publish applicable advisory circulars1 to establish the equipage baseline appropriate for aircraft to safely use performance-based navigation procedures4 7d7 ,data communications 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall fully implement the use of data communications4 7#b7 ,specific capabilities ,in carrying out subsection 7a7 and this subsection1 the ,administrator shall prioritize the following data communications capabilities3 7,a7 ,ground-to-ground message exchange for surface aircraft operations and runway safety at airports4 7,b7 ,automated message generation and receipt4 7,c7 ,message routing and transmission4 7,d7 ,direct communications with aircraft avionics4 7,e7 ,implementation of data communications at all ,air ,route ,traffic ,control ,centers4 7,f7 ,the ,future ,air ,navigation ,system4 7e7 ,terminal flight data manager 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall replace the traffic flow management system with the flow data management system at covered airports4 7#b7 ,electronic flight strips ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall implement electronic flight strips1 at a minimum1 at the air traffic control towers of covered airports and all terminal radar approach control and air route traffic control centers4 7f7 ,aeronautical information management systems 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall fully modernize the aeronautical information management systems of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to improve the functionality1 useability1 durability1 and reliability of such systems used in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 improve the distribution of critical safety information to pilots1 air traffic control1 and other relevant aviation stakeholders2 7,b7 fully develop and implement the ,enterprise ,information ,display ,system2 and 7,c7 notwithstanding a centralized aeronautical information management system1 restructure the back-up systems of aeronautical information management systems to be independent and self-sufficient from one another4 7g7 ,effect of failure to meet deadline 7#a7 ,notification of congress ,if the ,administrator determines that the ,administration has not or will not meet a deadline established under subsection 7a71 7c71 7d71 or 7e71 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #cj days after such determination1 notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate about the failure to meet the target deadlines4 7#b7 ,contents of notification ,a notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall be accompanied by the following3 7,a7 ,an explanation as to why the agency will not or did not meet the target deadlines described in such paragraph4 7,b7 ,a description of the actions the ,administration plans to take to meet the target deadlines described in such paragraph4 7#c7 ,briefing ,if the ,administrator is required to provide notice under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall provide the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate bimonthly1 in-person briefings as to the progress made by the ,administration regarding implementation under the respective subsection for which the target deadline will not or was not met until such time as the ,administrator has completed the required work under such subsection4 7h7 ,nextgen advisory committee consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall consult and task the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee with providing recommendations on ways to expedite1 prioritize1 and fully implement ,next,gen programs to realize the operational benefits of such programs4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in providing recommendations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,next,gen ,advisory ,committee shall consider-- 7,a7 air traffic throughput of the national airspace system2 7,b7 daily operational performance1 including delays and cancellations2 and 7,c7 the potential need for performance-based operational metrics related to ,next,gen programs4 7i7 ,sunset of ,next,gen brand 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall terminate the use of the term ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system or ,next,gen to describe any air traffic control modernization program of the ,administration4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to-- 7,a7 terminate any program of the ,administration1 including a program that has previously been represented as being a component of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system or ,next,gen in budgetary submission or document of the ,administration2 or 7,b7 prohibit the ,administrator from maintaining materials that relate to or reference programs that have previously been represented as being a component of the ,next ,generation ,air ,transportation ,system or ,next,gen4 7j7 ,covered airports defined ,in this section1 the term covered airports means the #dj airports in the ,united ,states with the highest number of annual aircraft operations1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 #gdc4 ,airspace access 7a7 ,coalescing airspace 7#a7 ,review of national airspace system ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of the airspace of the national airspace system1 including special use airspace4 7#b7 ,streamlining and expediting access ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall identify methods to streamline1 expedite1 and provide greater flexibility of access to certain categories of airspace for users of the national airspace system who may not regularly have access to such airspace4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c months after the completion of review the 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 describing the findings of such review and any recommendations and proposed actions to improve access to airspace of the national airspace system for the users of such system4 7#b7 ,contents ,in the report submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of current challenges and barriers faced by airspace users in accessing certain categories of airspace1 including special use airspace4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of existing procedures1 regulations1 and requirements that may impede or delay access to certain categories of airspace for certain users of the national airspace system4 7,c7 ,recommendations for streamlining and expediting the airspace access process1 including potential regulatory changes1 technological advancements1 and enhanced coordination among relevant stakeholders and ,federal agencies4 7,d7 ,a proposal for implementing a flexible framework that allows for temporary access to certain categories of airspace1 including special use airspace1 by users of the national airspace system who do not have regular access to such airspace4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the impact airspace access improvements may have on safety1 efficiency1 and economic opportunities for airspace users1 including-- 7i7 military operators2 7ii7 commercial operators2 and 7iii7 general aviation operators4 7#c7 ,implementation and follow-up 7,a7 ,action plan ,based on the findings1 recommendations1 and proposals submitted in the report under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall develop an action plan for implementing any recommendations and proposals necessary to improve airspace access4 7,b7 ,coordination and collaboration ,in developing the action plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall coordinate with relevant stakeholders1 including airspace users and the ,secretary of ,defense1 to ensure-- 7i7 effective implementation of the action plan2 and 7ii7 ongoing collaboration in addressing airspace access challenges4 7,c7 ,progress reports ,the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate periodic progress reports in the form of briefings on the implementation of the action plan developed under this paragraph1 including updates on the adoption of streamlined procedures1 technological enhancements1 and any regulatory changes necessary to improve airspace access and flexibility4 #gdd4 ,airspace transition completion 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall ensure that responsibility for the ,newark1 ,new ,jersey radar sector is moved to the ,philadelphia terminal radar approach control facility4 7b7 ,staffing ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may not-- 7#a7 require the temporary or permanent movement of any personnel from the ,new ,york terminal radar approach control facility to the ,philadelphia terminal radar approach control facility1 but may solicit such personnel to volunteer to temporarily or permanently facilitate the move required under subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 reduce the target staffing level of the ,new ,york terminal radar approach control facility4 7c7 ,congressional briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and every #fj days thereafter1 the ,administrator and the head of the collective bargaining unit representing air traffic controllers shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of the move required under subsection 7a7 until such time as the ,newark1 ,new ,jersey radar sector is under the full responsibility of the ,philadelphia terminal radar approach control facility4 #gde4 ,,faa contract towers 7a7 ,operational readiness inspections ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall update applicable regulations1 standards1 and guidance on operational readiness inspections related to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,contract ,tower program to provide airport sponsors acting in good faith with #g years to complete such inspections after receiving a benefit-to-cost ratio of air traffic control services for an airport4 7b7 ,,fct controller airspace awareness 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall authorize the use of advanced technology at ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract towers to enhance air traffic controller situational awareness4 7#b7 ,equipment standards ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall establish standards and criteria identical to such standards and criteria applicable to ,federal ,aviation ,administration air traffic controllers for the use of advanced technology in air traffic control towers4 7#c7 ,recurrency training ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract tower contractors1 shall establish an appropriate training program to periodically train air traffic controllers employed by such contractors to ensure proper integration and use of advanced technologies at ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract towers4 7c7 ,liability insurance ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with industry experts including ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract tower contractors and aviation insurance providers1 shall-- 7#a7 assess existing liability limits for contract tower contractors established by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 determine whether such limits should be updated4 #gdf4 ,,faa contract tower workforce audit 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate an audit of the workforce needs of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,contract ,tower ,program4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the audit required under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 review the assumptions and methodologies used in assessing the source of ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract towers staffing to determine the adequacy of staffing levels at such towers2 7#b7 determine whether there is a need to establish an air traffic controller training program to allow ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract tower contractors to conduct-- 7,a7 initial training of air traffic controllers employed by such contractors2 or 7,b7 on-the-job training of such controllers2 7#c7 assess whether establishing pathways to allow ,federal ,aviation ,administration contract tower contractors to use the air traffic technical training academy of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 or other means such as higher educational institutions1 to provide initial technical training for air traffic controllers employed by such contractors could help address the workforce needs of the ,,faa contract tower program2 and 7#d7 consult with the exclusive bargaining representative of the air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the completion 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the findings of such audit and any recommendations as a result of such audit4 #gdg4 ,aviation infrastructure sustainment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall develop performance metrics with which the ,administrator can assess the operation of safety-critical communication1 navigation1 and surveillance aviation infrastructure within the national airspace system4 7b7 ,performance metrics necessary to remain in service 7#a7 ,in general ,after developing the performance metrics under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall carry out an assessment to determine which applicable aviation infrastructure are to remain in operational service4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in making an assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall take into consideration the following3 7,a7 ,the expected lifespan of such aviation infrastructure4 7,b7 ,the number and type of mechanical failures of such aviation infrastructure4 7,c7 ,the average annual costs of maintaining such aviation infrastructure over a #e-year timespan and whether such costs exceed the amount to replace such aviation infrastructure4 7,d7 ,the availability of replacement parts or labor capable of maintaining such aviation infrastructure4 7,e7 ,any other factors the ,administrator determines are necessary4 7c7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make the performance metrics established under subsection 7b7 available to the public through the website of the ,administration1 or other appropriate methods of publication1 and shall ensure that any information made available to the public under this subsection is made available in a manner that-- 7#a7 does not provide identifying information regarding an individual or entity2 7#b7 prevents inappropriate disclosure of proprietary information2 and 7#c7 does not disclose information that may pose a cybersecurity risk4 #gdh4 ,air traffic control tower safety ,in designing1 adopting a design1 or constructing an air traffic control tower based on a previously adopted design1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall ensure that the safety of the national airspace system1 the safety of employees of the ,administration1 the operational reliability of air traffic control towers1 and the costs of such towers are the primary consideration in such design1 adoption1 or construction4 #gdi4 ,air traffic services data reports ,section #decjc7;g77#b77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #h years and inserting #ad years4 #gej4 ,consideration of small hub control towers ,in selecting projects for the replacement of federally owned air traffic control towers from funds made available pursuant to title ,,viii of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 under the heading ,federal ,aviation ,administration--,facilities and ,equipment1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consider selecting projects at small hub commercial service airports with control towers that are at least #ej years old4 #gea4 ,air traffic control tower replacement process report 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report on the process by which air traffic control tower facilities are chosen for replacement4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall contain-- 7#a7 the process by which air traffic control tower facilities are chosen for replacement1 including which divisions of the ,administration control or are involved in the replacement decision making process2 7#b7 the criteria the ,administrator uses to determine which air traffic control tower facilities to replace1 including-- 7,a7 the relative importance of each such criteria2 7,b7 why the ,administrator uses each such criteria2 and 7,c7 the reasons for the relative importance of each such criteria2 7#c7 what types of investigation the ,administrator carries out to determine if an air traffic control tower facility should be replaced2 7#d7 a timeline of the replacement process for an individual air traffic control tower facility replacement2 7#e7 the list of facilities established under subsection 7c71 including the reason for selecting each such facility2 and 7#f7 any other information the ,administrator considers relevant4 7c7 ,list of replaced air traffic control tower facilities ,the ,administrator shall establish1 maintain1 and publish on the website of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration a list of the following3 7#a7 ,all air traffic control tower facilities replaced within the previous #aj-year period4 7#b7 ,any such facilities in the process of being replaced4 #geb4 ,,faa contract tower pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a pilot program to convert up to #c high-activity contract towers under the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,contract ,tower ,program under section #dgabd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to visual flight rule towers staffed by the ,administration4 7b7 ,priority ,in selecting facilities to participate in the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall give priority to towers that-- 7#a7 had over #bjj1jjj in annual tower operations in calendar year #bjbb or a small hub airport with more than #ijj1jjj passenger enplanements in calendar year #bjba2 7#b7 have controls towers that are either owned by the ,administration or are constructed to ,administration standards2 and 7#c7 operate within a complex air space1 including space used by air carriers1 for general aviation1 and by military aircraft4 7c7 ,controller retention ,the ,administrator shall appoint to the position of air traffic controller all air traffic controllers employed as a ,federal contract tower operator and assigned to the air traffic control tower pilot program as of the date of enactment of this ,act so long as such operator-- 7#a7 meets the qualifications contained in section #ddejf7;f77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 has all other pre-employment qualifications required by law4 #gec4 ,agreements for ,state and local operation of airport facilities ,section #dgabd7;b77#c77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 ,air traffic control towers at airports with safety or operational problems related to the lack of an existing tower4 7ix7 ,air traffic control towers at airports with projected commercial and military increases in aircraft or flight operations4 7x7 ,air traffic control towers at airports with a variety of aircraft operations1 including a variety of commercial and military flight operations 4 ,c ,small ,community ,air ,service #gga4 ,essential air service reforms 7a7 ,reduction in subsidy cap ,section #dagca7;a77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,c7 had an average subsidy per passenger-- 7i7 of less than #a1jjj during the most recent fiscal year beginning before ,october #a1 #bjbf1 as determined in subparagraph 7,d7 by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 of #ejj or less during the most recent fiscal year beginning on or after ,october #a1 #bjbf2 and 4 7b7 ,restriction on length of routes 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dagcb7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting less than #fej miles from an eligible place 7unless such airport or eligible place are located in a non-contiguous ,state7 after hub airport4 7#b7 ,exception ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to an eligible place that is served by an air carrier selected to receive essential air service compensation under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #dag of title #di1 if-- 7,a7 such service is in effect upon the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 such service is provided by the same air carrier that provided service on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,sunset ,paragraph 7#b7 shall cease to have effect after ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7c7 ,applicant selection considerations ,section #dagcc7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking giving substantial weight to and inserting including2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 the total compensation proposed by the air carrier for providing scheduled air service under this section4 4 7d7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,section #dagcg ,section #dagcg7;a77#a7 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 require that1 for a contract to provide air service that is entered into or renewed under this subchapter after ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,government's share of the compensation is #ie percent4 4 7#b7 ,section #dagca ,section #dagca of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting and section #dagcg7;a77#a77;,f7 after subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7 by inserting and section #dagcg7;a77#a77;,f7 after ,subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7e7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that route structures to rural airports serve a critical function to our ,nation by connecting many of our military installations to major regional airline hubs4 #ggb4 ,essential air service authorization ,section #dagdb7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah an all that follows through #agb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc and inserting #ccb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #cab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 #bfe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg1 and #beb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 #ggc4 ,small community air service development program reform and authorization 7a7 ,same projects limit ,section #dagdc7;c77#d77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aj-year and inserting #f-year4 7b7 ,priorities ,section #dagdc7;c77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by adding after subparagraph 7,a7 the following-- 7,b7 the community has demonstrated support from at least #a air carrier to provide service2 4 7c7 ,authorization ,section #dagdc7;e77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbh4 #ggd4 ,,gao study on increased costs of essential air service 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of the change in costs of the essential air service program under sections #dagca through #dagdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 assess trends in costs of the essential air service program under sections #dagca through #dagdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 over the #aj-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 review potential causes for the increased cost of the essential air service program1 including-- 7,a7 labor costs2 7,b7 fuel costs2 7,c7 aging aircraft costs2 7,d7 air carrier opportunity costs2 and 7,e7 airport costs2 and 7#c7 assess the effects of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic on the costs of the essential air service program under sections #dagca through #dagdb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 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 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #gge4 ,response time for applications to provide essential air service ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall take such actions as are necessary to respond with an approval or denial of any application filed by an applicant to provide essential air service under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the greatest extent practicable no later than #f months after receiving such application4 #ggf4 ,,gao study on certain airport delays ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on flight delays in the ,states of ,new ,york1 ,new ,jersey1 and ,connecticut and the possible causes of such delays4 #ggg4 ,report on restoration of small community air service 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,department of ,transportation shall enter into the appropriate arrangements with the ,national ,academies to conduct a study on the loss of commercial air service in small communities in the ,united ,states and options to restore such service4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 that ,national ,academies shall-- 7#a7 assess the reduction of scheduled commercial air service to small communities over a #e-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 to include small communities that have lost all scheduled commercial air service2 7#b7 review economic trends that have resulted in reduction or loss of scheduled commercial air service to such communities2 7#c7 review the economic losses of such communities who have suffered a reduction or loss of scheduled commercial air service2 7#d7 identify the causes that prompted air carriers to reduce or eliminate scheduled commercial air service to such communities2 7#e7 assess the impact of changing aircraft economics2 and 7#f7 identify recommendations that can be implemented by such communities or ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies to aid in the restoration or replacement of scheduled commercial air service4 7c7 ,case studies ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies shall assess not fewer than #g communities that have lost commercial air service or have had commercial air service significantly reduced in the past #ae years1 including-- 7#a7 ,williamsport ,regional ,airport2 7#b7 ,alamogordo-,white ,sands ,regional ,airport2 and 7#c7 ,chautauqua ,county ,jamestown ,airport4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the study described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations to ,congress and communities on action that can be taken to improve or restore scheduled commercial service to small communities4 ,,viii ,miscellaneous #hja4 ,digitalization of ,,faa processes 7a7 ,identification ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall identify and catalog programs1 activities1 or processes that require paper-based information exchange between-- 7#a7 external entities and the ,administration2 or 7#b7 offices within the ,administration4 7b7 ,digitalization ,on an ongoing basis1 and as appropriate1 the ,administrator shall transition the paper-based processes identified under subsection 7a7 to processes that support secure digital information submission1 exchange1 collaboration1 and approval4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after completing the required identification and catalog in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the programs1 activities1 and processes identified under subsection 7a7 and such programs1 activities1 and processes that have been identified for transition under subsection 7b74 #hjb4 ,,faa telework 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration-- 7#a7 may establish telework policies for employees that allow for the ,administration to reduce the office footprint and associated expenses of the ,administration1 increase workforce retention1 and provide flexibilities that the ,administrator believes increases efficiency and effectiveness of the ,administration1 while requiring that any such policy-- 7,a7 does not adversely impact the mission of the ,administration2 7,b7 does not reduce the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system2 7,c7 for any employee that is designated as an officer or executive in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,executive ,system or a political appointee 7as such term is defined in section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7-- 7i7 maximizes time at a duty station for such employee1 excluding official travel2 and 7ii7 may include telework provisions as determined appropriate by the ,administrator1 commensurate with official duties for such employee2 7,d7 provides for on-the-job training opportunities for ,administration personnel that are not less than such opportunities available in #bjai2 7,e7 reflects the appropriate work status of employees based on the job functions of such employee2 7,f7 optimizes the work status of inspectors1 investigators1 and other personnel performing safety-related functions to ensure timely completion of safety oversight activities2 7,g7 provides for personnel1 including such personnel performing work related to aircraft certification and flight standards1 who are responsible for actively working with regulated entities1 external stakeholders1 or other members of the public to be-- 7i7 routinely available on a predictable basis for in-person and virtual communications with external persons2 and 7ii7 not hindered from meeting with1 visiting1 auditing1 or inspecting facilities or projects of regulated persons due to any telework policy2 and 7,h7 provides offices of the ,administration opportunities for in-person dialogue1 collaboration1 and ideation for all employees2 7#b7 ensures that locality pay for an employee of the ,administrator accurately reflects the telework status and duty station of such employee2 7#c7 may not establish a telework policy for an employee of the ,administration unless such employee will be provided with secure network capacity1 communications tools1 necessary and secure access to appropriate agency data assets and ,federal records1 and equipment sufficient to enable such employee to be fully productive2 and 7#d7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall evaluate and address any telework policies in effect on the day before such date of enactment to ensure that such policies meet the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,congressional update ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and #a year thereafter1 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on any telework policies currently in place1 the implementation of such policies1 and the benefits of such policies4 7c7 ,consultation ,if the ,administrator determines that telework agreements must be updated to implement the requirements of subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 prior to updating such agreements1 consult with-- 7#a7 exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 labor organizations certified under such section as the exclusive bargaining representative of airway transportation systems specialists and aviation safety inspectors and engineers of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #hjc4 ,review of office space 7a7 ,,faa review 7#a7 ,initiation of review ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall initiate an inventory review of the domestic office footprint of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#b7 ,completion of review ,not later than #dj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete the inventory review required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,contents of review ,in completing the review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 delineate the domestic office footprint into units of property1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 7#b7 determine unit adequacy related to-- 7,a7 the ,architectural ,barriers ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daea et seq47 and the corresponding accessibility guidelines established under part #aaia of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7#c7 determine the feasible occupancy of each such unit1 and provide the methodology used to make the determination2 7#d7 determine the number of individuals who are full-time equivalent employees1 other employees1 or contractors that have each such unit as a duty station and determine how telework policies will impact the usage of each such unit2 7#e7 calculate the amount of available1 unused1 or underutilized space in each such unit2 7#f7 consider any lease terms for leased units contained in the domestic office footprint1 including cost and effective dates for each such leased unit2 and 7#g7 based on the findings in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 and any other metrics the ,secretary determines relevant1 provide recommendations for optimizing the use of units of property across the ,department in consultation with appropriate employee labor representatives4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b months after completing the review under subsection 7a71 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 final report that proposes opportunities to optimize the domestic office footprint of the ,administration 7and associated costs74 ,in compiling such final report1 the ,secretary shall describe opportunities for-- 7#a7 consolidation of offices within a reasonable distance from one another2 7#b7 the collocation of regional or satellite offices of separate modes of the ,department1 including the cost benefits of shared amenities2 and 7#c7 the use of coworking spaces instead of permanent offices4 7d7 ,definition of domestic office footprint ,in this section1 the term domestic office footprint means buildings1 offices1 facilities1 and other real property rented1 owned1 or occupied by the ,administration or ,department-- 7#a7 in which employees report for permanent or temporary duty that are not being used for active operations of the air traffic control system2 and 7#b7 which are located within the ,united ,states4 #hjd4 ,aircraft weight reduction task force 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a task force to identify ways to safely reduce covered aircraft weight for purposes of reducing fuel burn4 7b7 ,composition ,the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall consist of not more than #bj individuals and shall include representatives of-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#b7 other ,federal agencies as the ,administrator determines appropriate2 7#c7 air carriers2 7#d7 certified labor organizations representing flight attendants at air carriers operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#e7 certified labor organizations representing aircraft maintenance technicians2 7#f7 certified labor organizations representing other aviation workers1 as appropriate2 and 7#g7 aerospace manufacturers4 7c7 ,review ,the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall review and evaluate-- 7#a7 regulations1 requirements1 advisory circulars1 orders1 or other such directives of the ,administration related to covered aircraft or covered aircraft operations that may inhibit certification of new materials1 manufacturing processes1 components1 or technologies that could reduce aircraft weight or increase fuel efficiency without decreasing safety2 7#b7 aspects of covered aircraft design that are outdated or underutilized on the date of enactment of this ,act that may unnecessarily increase covered aircraft weight or reduce aircraft fuel efficiency that are not necessary for the safe operation of such aircraft2 7#c7 novel technologies and manufacturing processes1 including the use of advanced materials1 that can safely be used in the construction or modification of covered aircraft1 including a component or the interior of such aircraft1 to reduce weight or improve fuel efficiency2 and 7#d7 nonproprietary methods that air carriers have used to safely decrease covered aircraft weight or improve fuel efficiency4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,task force report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the establishment of the task force under subsection 7a71 the task force shall submit a report on the findings and results of the review and evaluation conducted under subsection 7c7 to the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,recommendations ,in submitting the report required under subparagraph 7,a71 the task force shall include recommendations-- 7i7 on actions the ,administrator may take to updated regulations1 processes1 advisory circulars1 orders1 or other such directions of the ,administration to enable the certification of new materials1 components1 manufacturing processes1 or technologies that may allow for the safe reduction of covered aircraft weight or the improvement of fuel efficiency2 and 7ii7 on best practices for air carriers and aerospace manufacturers to certify such materials1 components1 manufacturing processes1 or technologies4 7,c7 ,approximation of benefits ,for each recommendation made under subparagraph 7,b71 the task force shall approximate the fuel savings that could be expected if such recommendation was adopted4 7,d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #c days after receipt of the report required under subparagraph 7,a71 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 the report and recommendations4 7#b7 ,,faa report ,not later than #abj days after submission of the report under paragraph 7#a71 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-- 7,a7 describing the recommendations of the task force with which the ,administrator fully concurs1 partially concurs1 or does not concur2 7,b7 detailing1 for the recommendations with which the ,administrator fully or partially concurs-- 7i7 a timeline for implementing such recommendations2 and 7ii7 possible benefits of using new materials1 manufacturing processes1 components1 or technologies1 including fuel savings1 increased capacity1 or other benefits as determined reasonable by the task force2 and 7,c7 explaining1 for the recommendations with which the ,administrator does not concur1 the reason for which the ,administrator will not implement such recommendations4 7e7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate upon submission of the report required under subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,administrator may choose to extend such task force after the submission of the report required under subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 if the ,administrator determines that such an extension would be in the public interest4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier means an air carrier 7as such term is defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 that holds a certificate issued under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,aircraft weight ,the term aircraft weight means the gross weight of a covered aircraft in operation4 7#c7 ,covered aircraft ,the term covered aircraft means an aircraft that is operated by an air carrier that is operating pursuant to a certificate issued under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #hje4 ,audit of technical writing resources and capabilities 7a7 ,audit by inspector general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall initiate an audit of the technical writing resources and capabilities of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration as such resources and capabilities relate to producing rulemaking1 policy1 and guidance1 to-- 7#a7 determine if such resources and capabilities are adequate2 and 7#b7 make recommendations for improvement of such resources and capabilities4 7b7 ,review ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall evaluate the technical writing resources and capabilities of the ,administration in each line of business of the ,administration1 the ,office of ,policy1 ,international ,affairs1 and ,environment1 and the ,office of the ,chief ,counsel1 including by reviewing-- 7#a7 the process and resources required to produce initial drafts of rulemaking1 policy1 and guidance documents2 7#b7 the quality of such initial drafts2 7#c7 the amount of edits that are required throughout the production of rulemaking1 policy1 and guidance documents2 7#d7 writing support and education tools provided to engineers1 managers1 and other technical staff of the ,administration involved in writing or editing such documents2 and 7#e7 whether-- 7,a7 the ,administration has and adheres to best practices for the drafting of rulemaking1 policy1 and guidance documents2 and 7,b7 such best practices are-- 7i7 easily accessible and understandable by employees of the ,administration2 and 7ii7 reflect modern writing conventions4 7c7 ,recommendations ,in making the recommendations required under subsection 7a77#b71 the inspector general shall make recommendations to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on how to improve the quality of written rulemaking1 policy1 and guidance documents and the speed at which such documents can be produced1 internally reviewed1 and approved4 7d7 ,deconflicting scope ,the inspector general shall ensure that the audit required under subsection 7a7 does not duplicate the evaluation required under section #abe1 except to the extent that duplication is necessary to fully evaluate the technical writing resources and capabilities of the ,administration4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the inspector general initiates 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the audit1 including findings and recommendations4 #hjf4 ,,faa participation in industry standards organizations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall ensure the participation of employees of the ,administration in the activities of recognized industry standards organizations to advance the adoption1 reference1 and acceptance rate of standards and means of compliance developed by such organizations by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,participation ,an employee directed by the ,administrator to participate in a working group1 task group1 committee1 or similar body of a recognized industry standards organization shall-- 7#a7 actively participate in the discussions and work of such organization2 7#b7 accurately represent the position of the ,administration on the subject matter of such discussions and work2 7#c7 contribute to the development of work products of such organization1 unless determined to be inappropriate by such organization2 7#d7 make reasonable efforts to identify and make any concerns of the ,administration relating to such work products known to such organization1 including through providing formal comments1 as may be allowed for under the procedures of such organization2 7#e7 provide regular updates to other ,administration employees and management on the progress of such work products2 and 7#f7 seek advice and input from other ,administration employees and management1 as needed4 7c7 ,invitations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may accept an invitation to participate in and contribute to the work of a recognized industry standards organization as described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,declination of invitation ,if the ,administrator declines an invitation described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall provide-- 7,a7 the recognized industry standards organization a written response to the invitation that articulates the reasons for declining the invitation2 and 7,b7 a copy of such written response to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #e days after providing the response to such organization under subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,recognized industry standards organization defined ,in this section1 the term recognized industry standards organization means a domestic or international organization that-- 7#a7 uses agreed upon procedures to develop aviation-related industry standards or means of compliance1 particularly standards or means of compliance that satisfy ,administration requirements or guidance2 7#b7 is comprised of members of the public1 including subject matter experts1 industry representatives1 academics and researchers1 and government employees2 and 7#c7 has had at least one standard or means of compliance accepted by the ,administrator or referenced in guidance material or a regulation issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration after the date of enactment of the ,vision #ajj--;,century of ,aviation ,reauthorization ,act 7,public ,law #ajh-agf74 #hjg4 ,sense of ,congress on use of voluntary consensus standards ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should make every effort to abide by the policies set forth in the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#aai1 titled ,federal ,participation in the ,development and ,use of ,voluntary ,consensus ,standards and ,conformity ,assessment ,activities4 #hjh4 ,required designation ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall designate any aviation rulemaking committee convened under this ,act pursuant to section #ajf7p77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hji4 ,sensitive security information 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #djaah the following3 #djaai4 ,sensitive security information 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #eeb of title #e1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue regulations prohibiting the disclosure of information obtained or developed in the process of ensuring security under this title if the ,secretary determines that disclosing the information would-- 7#a7 be an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy2 7#b7 reveal a trade secret or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information2 or 7#c7 be detrimental to transportation safety4 7b7 ,withheld information ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the prohibitions described in such subsection do not apply to any information provided to a committee of ,congress authorized to have such information1 including the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall be construed to authorize the designation of information as sensitive security information 7as defined in section #ae4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 to-- 7#a7 conceal-- 7,a7 a violation of law2 7,b7 inefficiency2 or 7,c7 an administrative error2 7#b7 prevent embarrassment to a person1 organization1 or governmental agency2 7#c7 restrain competition2 or 7#d7 prevent or delay the release of information that does not require protection in the interest of transportation security1 including basic scientific research information not clearly related to transportation security4 7d7 ,nondisclosure ,section #eeb;a of title #e shall not apply to disclosures that the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may make from the systems of records of the ,administration to any ,federal law enforcement1 intelligence1 protective service1 immigration1 or national security official in order to assist the official receiving the information in the performance of official duties4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item related to section #djaai and inserting the following3 #djaai4 ,sensitive security information4 4 #haj4 ,preserving open skies while ensuring fair skies 7a7 ,addition of labor standards ,section #djaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 preventing the undermining of labor standards4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 preventing the undermining of labor standards4 4 7b7 ,update to foreign air carrier permits ,section #dacjb7b77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the foreign air transportation and inserting after considering the totality of the circumstances1 including the matters described in section #djaja7;a71 the foreign air transportation4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall be construed to affect the validity of a foreign air carrier permit held1 or air transport agreement in place1 on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #haa4 ,commercial preference ,section #djaaj7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and implement and inserting 1 implement1 and periodically update2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the new acquisition management system developed and implemented and inserting the acquisition management system developed1 implemented1 and periodically updated each place it appears2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking new2 and 7ii7 by striking and implemented and inserting 1 implemented1 and periodically updated2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking ,within and all that follows through the ,administrator and inserting ,the ,administrator2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,commercial products and services ,in implementing and updating the acquisition management system pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall1 whenever possible-- 7,a7 describe the requirements with respect to a solicitation for the procurement of supplies or services in terms of-- 7i7 functions to be performed2 7ii7 performance required2 or 7iii7 essential physical and system characteristics2 7,b7 ensure that commercial services or commercial products may be procured to fulfill such solicitation1 or to the extent that commercial products suitable to meet the needs of the ,administration are not available1 ensure that nondevelopmental items other than commercial products may be procured to fulfill such solicitation2 7,c7 provide offerors of commercial services1 commercial products1 and nondevelopmental items other than commercial products an opportunity to compete in any solicitation for the procurement of supplies or services2 7,d7 revise the procurement policies1 practices1 and procedures of the ,administration to reduce any impediments to the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services2 7,e7 ensure that any procurement of new equipment takes into account the life cycle1 reliability1 performance1 service support1 and costs to guarantee the acquisition of equipment that is of high quality and reliability resulting in greater performance and cost-related benefits for airports2 and 7,f7 ensure that procurement officials-- 7i7 acquire commercial services1 commercial products1 or nondevelopmental items other than commercial products to meet the needs of the ,administration2 7ii7 in a solicitation for the procurement of supplies or services1 state the specifications for such supplies or services in terms that enable and encourage bidders and offerors to supply commercial services or commercial products1 or to the extent that commercial products suitable to meet the needs of the ,administration are not available1 to supply nondevelopmental items other than commercial products2 7iii7 require that prime contractors and subcontractors at all levels under contracts with the ,administration incorporate commercial services1 commercial products1 or nondevelopmental items other than commercial products as components of items supplied to the ,administration2 7iv7 modify procurement requirements in appropriate circumstances to ensure that such requirements can be met by commercial services or commercial products1 or to the extent that commercial products suitable to meet the needs of the ,administration are not available1 nondevelopmental items other than commercial products2 and 7v7 require training of appropriate personnel in the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services4 4 #hab4 ,consideration of third-party services 7a7 ,plans and policy ,section #ddeja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking development and location of air navigation facilities and inserting development of air navigation facilities and services2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking and development and inserting procurement1 and development each place it appears2 7,b7 by striking facilities and equipment and inserting facilities1 services1 and equipment2 7,c7 by striking first and #b;d years and inserting first and second years2 7,d7 by striking subclauses 7,a7 and 7,b7 of this clause and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,e7 by striking the #c;d1 #dth1 and #eth and inserting the third1 fourth1 and fifth2 7,f7 by striking systems and facilities and inserting systems1 services1 and facilities2 and 7,g7 by striking growth of aviation and inserting growth of the aerospace industry4 7b7 ,systems1 procedures1 facilities1 and devices ,section #ddeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking develop1 alter and inserting develop when necessary1 alter2 and 7,b7 by striking and devices and inserting services1 and devices each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking develop dynamic simulation models and inserting develop or procure dynamic simulation models and tools each place it appears4 #hac4 ,certificates of authorization or waiver 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 may issue a certificate of authorization or waiver to a person to operate an aircraft within an area covered by a temporary flight restriction under such conditions as the ,administrator may prescribe1 except for airspace that is subject to a permanent1 continuous flight restriction1 unless the authorization or waiver is issued to the entity for which the flight restriction was created4 7b7 ,special considerations ,if a temporary flight restriction is related to a sporting event and issued pursuant to section #eda of division ,f of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc note71 the conditions prescribed by the ,administrator under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a minimum distance from the center of the temporary flight restriction1 which shall not be greater than #j4ge nautical miles1 unless the ,administrator determines1 on a case by case basis1 that such mileage is insufficient to maintain public safety4 7#b7 ,the person may not operate an aircraft 7except for a purpose described under section #eba of division ,f of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc note77 for a purpose that the ,secretary determines is directly related to the event for which the temporary flight restriction is active4 7c7 ,required coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,on an annual basis1 the ,administrator shall convene a meeting with representatives of ,administration-approved air shows1 the general aviation community1 stadiums and other large outdoor events and venues or organizations that run such events1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,department of ,justice-- 7,a7 to identify scheduling conflicts between ,administration-approved air shows and large outdoor events and venues where-- 7i7 flight restrictions will be imposed pursuant to section #eba of division ,f of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc note72 or 7ii7 any other restriction will be imposed pursuant to ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,flight ,data ,center ,notice to ,airmen #d_/cfba 7or any successor notice to airmen72 and 7,b7 in instances where a scheduling conflict between events is identified or is found to be likely to occur1 develop appropriate operational and communication procedures to ensure for the safety and security of both events1 pursuant to the authority prescribed in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,scheduling conflict ,if the ,administrator or any other stakeholder party to the required annual coordination required in paragraph 7#a7 identifies a scheduling conflict outside of the annual meeting at any point prior to the scheduling conflict1 the ,administrator shall work with impacted stakeholders to develop appropriate operational and communication procedures to ensure for the safety and security of both events1 pursuant to the authority prescribed in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,notice ,prior to issuing a certificate of authorization or waiver pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall give appropriate due notice to impacted stakeholders and develop appropriate operational and communication procedures to ensure for the safety and security of all impacted events1 pursuant to the authority prescribed in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the implementation of this section1 including the number and nature of certificates of authorization or waiver that have been issued under subsection 7a7 subject to restrictions under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,operational purposes ,section #eba7;a77#b77;,b77ii7 of division ,f of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc note7 is amended by inserting 7or attendees approved by7 after guests4 #had4 ,wing-in-ground-effect craft 7a7 ,memorandum of understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall execute a memorandum of understanding governing the specific roles1 delineations of responsibilities1 resources1 and commitments of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,coast ,guard1 respectively1 pertaining to wing-in-ground-effect craft that are-- 7,a7 only capable of operating either in water or in ground effect over water2 and 7,b7 operated exclusively over waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contents ,the memorandum of understanding described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 cover the processes the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard will follow to promote communications1 efficiency1 and nonduplication of effort in carrying out such memorandum of understanding2 7,b7 account for the special rule in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 provide procedures for1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,approval of wing-in-ground-effect craft designs4 7ii7 ,operations of wing-in-ground-effect craft4 7iii7 ,pilotage of wing-in-ground-effect craft4 7iv7 ,inspections of wing-in-ground-effect craft4 7v7 ,maintenance of wing-in-ground-effect craft4 7b7 ,special rule prohibiting ,secretary from regulating certain ,,wig craft operators as air carriers ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not regulate an operator of a wing-in-ground-effect craft as an air carrier 7as such term is defined in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 limit the authority of the ,secretary or the ,administrator to regulate aircraft that are not wing-in-ground-effect craft1 including aircraft that are-- 7,a7 capable of the operations described in subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 capable of sustained flight out of ground effect2 7#b7 confer upon the ,commandant the authority to determine the impact of any civil aircraft operation on the safety or efficiency of the ,national ,airspace ,system2 or 7#c7 confer upon the ,administrator the authority to issue a certificate of documentation1 with or without a registry1 fishery or coastwise endorsement1 for1 or inspect any vessel as that term is defined in section #aae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,wing-in-ground-effect craft defined ,in this section1 the term wing-in-ground-effect craft means a craft that is capable of operating completely above the surface of the water on a dynamic air cushion created by aerodynamic lift due to the ground effect between the craft and the surface of the water4 #hae4 ,quasquicentennial of aviation 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,december #ag1 #bjbh1 is the #abeth anniversary of the first successful manned1 free1 controlled1 and sustained flight by an aircraft4 7#b7 ,the first flight by ,orville and ,wilbur ,wright in ,kitty ,hawk1 ,north ,carolina1 is a defining moment in the history of the ,united ,states and the world4 7#c7 ,the ,wright brothers' achievement is a testament to their ingenuity1 perseverance1 and commitment to innovation1 which has inspired generations of aviators and scientists alike4 7#d7 ,the advent of aviation and the air transportation industry has fundamentally transformed the ,united ,states and the world for the better4 7#e7 ,the #abeth anniversary of the ,wright brothers' first flight is worthy of recognition and celebration to honor their legacy and to inspire a new generation of ,americans as aviation reaches an inflection point of innovation and change4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies should facilitate and participate in local1 national1 and international observances and activities that commemorate and celebrate the #abeth anniversary of powered flight4 #haf4 ,federal contract tower wage determinations and positions ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall request that the ,secretary of ,labor-- 7#a7 review and update1 as necessary1 including to account for cost-of-living adjustments1 the basis for the wage determination for air traffic controllers who are employed at air traffic control towers operated under the ,contract ,tower ,program established under section #dgabd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 create a new wage determination category or occupation code for managers of air traffic controllers who are employed at air traffic control towers in the ,contract ,tower ,program2 and 7#c7 consult with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in carrying out the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #hag4 ,internal process improvements review 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall review the coordination and approval processes of non-regulatory materials produced by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to improve the timeliness1 transparency1 development1 and issuance of such materials4 7b7 ,contents of review ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall-- 7#a7 provide recommendations for improving processes and eliminating nonvalue-added reviews of non-regulatory materials within the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and ,department of ,transportation1 in consideration of the authority of the ,administrator under section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable laws2 7#b7 consider1 with respect to each office within the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,department of ,transportation that reviews non-regulatory materials-- 7,a7 the timeline assigned to each such office to complete the review of such materials2 7,b7 the actual time spent for such review2 and 7,c7 opportunities to reduce the actual time spent for such review2 7#c7 describe any organizational changes and additional resources that the ,administration needs1 if necessary1 to reduce delays in the development and publication of proposed non-regulatory materials2 7#d7 consider to what extent reporting mechanisms and templates could be used to provide the public with more consistent information on the development status of non-regulatory materials2 7#e7 consider changes to the application of rules governing ex parte communications by the ,administrator to provide flexibility for employees of the ,administration to discuss non-regulatory materials with aviation stakeholders and foreign aviation authorities to promote ,united ,states aviation leadership2 7#f7 recommend methods by which the ,administration can incorporate standards set by recognized industry standards organizations1 as such term is defined in section #hjf1 into non-regulatory materials to keep pace with rapid changes in aerospace technology and processes2 and 7#g7 evaluate the processes and best practices other civil aviation authorities and other ,federal departments and agencies use to produce non-regulatory materials1 particularly the processes of entities that produce such materials in an expedited fashion to respond to safety risks1 incidents1 or new technology adoption4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the inspector general may1 as appropriate1 consult with industry stakeholders1 academia1 and other individuals with relevant background or expertise in improving the efficiency of ,federal non-regulatory material production4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the inspector general initiates the review under subsection 7a71 the inspector general shall submit to the ,administrator a report on such review4 7e7 ,action plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop an action plan to implement the recommendations contained in the report submitted under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after receiving the report under subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on such plan4 7f7 ,non-regulatory materials defined ,in this section1 the term non-regulatory materials means orders1 advisory circulars1 statements of policy1 guidance1 technical standards1 and other materials related to aviation safety1 training1 and operation of aeronautical products4 #hah4 ,acceptance of digital driver's license and identification cards ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such actions as may be necessary to accept1 in any instance where an individual is required to submit government-issued identification to the ,administrator1 a digital or mobile driver's license or identification card issued to such individual by a ,state4 #hai4 ,buckeye #idj release of deed restrictions 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to authorize the ,secretary to issue a ,deed of ,release from all terms1 conditions1 reservations1 restrictions1 and obligations contained in the ,quitclaim ,deed and permit the ,state of ,arizona to deposit all proceeds of the disposition of ,buckeye #idj in the appropriate fund for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the ,arizona ,state ,land ,trust4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,buckeye #idj ,the term ,buckeye #idj means all of section #ab1 ,t4#a ,n41 ,r4#c ,w4 and all of adjoining fractional section #g1 ,t4#a ,n41 ,r4#b ,w41 ,gila and ,salt ,river ,meridian1 ,arizona1 which property was the subject of the ,quitclaim ,deed between the ,united ,states and the ,state of ,arizona1 dated ,july #aa1 #aidi1 and which is currently owned by the ,state of ,arizona and held in trust for the beneficiaries of the ,arizona ,state ,land ,trust4 7#b7 ,quitclaim deed ,the term ,quitclaim ,deed means the ,quitclaim ,deed between the ,united ,states and the ,state of ,arizona1 dated ,july #aa1 #aidi4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7c7 ,release of any and all interest in buckeye #idj 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,united ,states1 acting through the ,secretary1 shall issue to the ,state of ,arizona a ,deed of ,release to release all terms1 conditions1 reservations1 restrictions1 and obligations contained in the ,quitclaim ,deed1 including any and all reversionary interest of the ,united ,states in ,buckeye #idj4 7#b7 ,terms and conditions ,the ,deed of ,release described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to such additional terms and conditions1 consistent with such paragraph1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,no restriction on use of proceeds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,state of ,arizona may dispose of ,buckeye #idj and any proceeds thereof1 including proceeds already collected by the ,state and held in a suspense account1 without regard to any restriction imposed by the ,quitclaim ,deed or by section #aee4g of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,mineral reservation ,the ,deed of ,release described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the release of all interests of the ,united ,states to the mineral rights on ,buckeye #idj included in the ,quitclaim ,deed4 #hbj4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration information technology system integrity 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 to identify and address aging information technology systems within the ,administration4 7b7 ,contents ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify and inventory critical software and hardware systems of the ,administration2 7#b7 assess the vulnerabilities of such systems to degradation1 errors 7including human errors71 and malicious attacks 7including cyber attacks72 and 7#c7 identify upgrades to1 or replacements for1 such systems that are necessary to mitigate such vulnerabilities4 7c7 ,mitigation ,the ,administrator shall take such action as may be necessary to mitigate the vulnerabilities identified under the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,leveraging external expertise ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the actions carried out pursuant to this section shall-- 7#a7 be consistent with the acquisition management system established and updated pursuant to section #djaaj7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 incorporate input from industry1 academia1 or other external experts on information technology2 and 7#c7 identify technologies in existence or in development that1 with or without adaptation1 are expected to be suitable to meet the technical information technology needs of the ,administration4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing the results of the review required under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,inspector general review 7#a7 ,in general ,after the ,administrator completes the review under subsection 7a71 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct an audit of the integrity of the information technology systems of the ,administration and assess the efforts of the ,administration to address the ,administration's aging information technology systems4 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 results of the audit carried out under this subsection4 #hba4 ,briefing on radio communications coverage around mountainous terrain 7a7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on the radio communications coverage within the airspace surrounding the ,mena ,intermountain ,municipal ,airport in ,mena1 ,arkansas4 7b7 ,briefing contents ,the briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the radio communications coverage within the airspace surrounding the ,mena ,intermountain ,municipal ,airport with the applicable ,air ,route ,traffic ,control ,center4 7#b7 ,the altitudes at which radio communications capabilities are lost within such airspace4 7#c7 ,recommendations on changes that may increase radio communications coverage below #d1jjj feet above ground level within such airspace4 #hbb4 ,study on congested airspace 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study on the efficiency and efficacy of scheduled commercial air service transiting congested airspace4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall examine-- 7#a7 various regions of congested airspace and the differing factors of such regions2 7#b7 commercial air service2 7#c7 military flight activity2 7#d7 emergency response activity2 7#e7 commercial space launch and reentry activities2 7#f7 weather2 and 7#g7 air traffic controller staffing4 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 study and recommendations to reduce the impacts to scheduled air service transiting congested airspace4 #hbc4 ,administrative services franchise fund ,title ,i of the ,department of ,transportation and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaac note7 is amended under the heading ,administrative ,services ,franchise ,fund by striking shall be paid in advance and inserting may be reimbursed after performance or paid in advance4 #hbd4 ,use of biographical assessments ,section #ddejf7;f77#b77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,b74 #hbe4 ,whistleblower protection enforcement ,section #dbaba7;b77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,enforcement of order ,whenever any person has failed to comply with an order issued under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall consult with each other to determine the most appropriate action to be taken1 in which-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,labor may file a civil action in the ,united ,states district court for the district in which the violation was found to occur to enforce such order1 for which1 in actions brought under this paragraph1 the district courts shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief including1 injunctive relief and compensatory damages2 and 7,b7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may assess a civil penalty pursuant to section #dfcja4 4 #hbf4 ,final rulemaking on certain manufacturing standards ,not later than ,december #af1 #bjbc1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue a final rule for the notice of proposed rulemaking titled ,airplane ,fuel ,efficiency ,certification and published ,june #ae1 #bjbb 7,,rin #babj-;,,al#ed74 #hbg4 ,remote dispatch 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddgaa7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 work as an aircraft dispatcher outside of a physical location designated as a dispatching center or flight following center of an air carrier1 except as provided under section #ddgdg4 4 7b7 ,aircraft dispatching ,chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgdg4 ,aircraft dispatching 7a7 ,aircraft dispatching certificate ,no person may serve as an aircraft dispatcher for an air carrier unless that person holds the appropriate aircraft dispatcher certificate issued by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7b7 ,proof of certificate ,upon the request of the ,administrator or an authorized representative of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 or other appropriate ,federal agency1 a person who holds such a certificate1 and is performing dispatching shall present the certificate for inspection4 7c7 ,dispatch centers and flight following centers 7#a7 ,establishment ,air carriers shall establish and maintain sufficient dispatch centers and flight following centers necessary to maintain operational control of each flight at all times4 7#b7 ,requirements ,air carrier dispatch centers and flight following centers shall-- 7,a7 have a sufficient number of aircraft dispatchers at dispatch centers and flight following centers to ensure proper operational control of each flight at all times2 7,b7 have the equipment necessary and in good repair to maintain proper operational control of each flight at all times2 and 7,c7 include appropriate physical and cybersecurity protections1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,location limitation ,no air carrier may dispatch aircraft from any location other than the designated dispatch centers or flight following centers of such air carrier4 7d7 ,emergency authority for remote dispatching ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 an air carrier may dispatch aircraft from locations other than from designated dispatch centers or flight following centers for a limited period of time in the event of an emergency or other event that renders a center inoperable4 ,an air carrier may not dispatch aircraft under the emergency authority under this subsection for longer than #cj consecutive days without the approval of the ,administrator4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddgdg4 ,aircraft dispatching4 4 #hbh4 ,employee assault prevention and response plans amendment ,section #eea of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddijc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and inserting ,the ,administrator shall require2 and 7,b7 by striking shall submit to the ,administrator and inserting to submit2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by striking ,a part #aba air carrier shall and inserting ,the ,administrator shall require a part #aba air carrier to4 #hbi4 ,crew member self-defense training ,section #ddiah7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking ,neither and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#h71 neither2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,air carrier accommodation ,an air carrier with a crew member participating in the training program under this subsection shall provide a process through which each such crew member may obtain reasonable accommodations4 4 #hcj4 ,formal sexual assault and harassment policies on air carriers and foreign air carriers 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dagbi4 ,formal sexual assault and harassment policies 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 each air carrier and foreign air carrier transporting passengers for compensation shall issue1 in consultation with labor unions representing personnel of the air carrier or foreign air carrier1 a formal policy with respect to transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents4 7b7 ,contents ,the policy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a statement indicating that no transportation sexual assault or harassment incident is acceptable under any circumstance2 7#b7 procedures that facilitate the reporting of a transportation sexual assault or harassment incident1 including-- 7,a7 appropriate public outreach activities2 and 7,b7 confidential phone and internet-based opportunities for reporting2 7#c7 procedures that personnel should follow upon the reporting of a transportation sexual assault or harassment incident1 including actions to protect affected individuals from continued sexual assault or harassment and to notify law enforcement when appropriate2 7#d7 procedures that may limit or prohibit1 to the extent practicable1 future travel with the air carrier or foreign air carrier by any passenger who causes a transportation sexual assault or harassment incident2 and 7#e7 training that is required for all appropriate personnel with respect to the policy required under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 specific training for personnel who may receive reports of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents2 and 7,b7 recognizing and responding to potential human trafficking victims1 in the same manner as required under section #ddgcd7;a77#d74 7c7 ,passenger information ,an air carrier or foreign air carrier described in subsection 7a7 shall prominently display1 on the internet website of the air carrier or foreign air carrier and through the use of appropriate signage1 a written statement that informs passengers and personnel of the procedure for reporting a transportation sexual assault or harassment incident4 7d7 ,standard of care ,compliance with the requirements of this section1 and any policy issued thereunder1 shall not determine whether the air carrier or foreign air carrier described in subsection 7a7 has acted with any requisite standard of care4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,personnel ,the term personnel means an employee or contractor of an air carrier or foreign air carrier4 7#b7 ,sexual assault ,the term sexual assault means the occurrence of an act that constitutes any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by ,federal1 tribal1 or ,state law1 including when the victim lacks capacity to consent4 7#c7 ,transportation sexual assault or harassment incident ,the term transportation sexual assault or harassment incident means the occurrence1 or reasonably suspected occurrence1 of an act that-- 7,a7 constitutes sexual assault or sexual harassment2 and 7,b7 is committed-- 7i7 by a passenger or member of personnel of an air carrier or foreign air carrier against another passenger or member of personnel of an air carrier or foreign air carrier2 and 7ii7 within an aircraft or in an area in which passengers are entering or exiting an aircraft4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dagbi4 ,formal sexual assault and harassment policies4 4 #hca4 ,interference with security screening personnel ,section #dfejc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,an individual and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,an individual 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,airport and air carrier employees ,for purposes of this section1 an airport or air carrier employee who has security duties within the airport includes an airport or air carrier employee performing ticketing1 check-in1 baggage claim1 or boarding functions4 4 #hcb4 ,mechanisms to reduce helicopter noise 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study to examine ways in which a ,state1 territorial1 or local government may mitigate the negative impacts of commercial helicopter noise4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consider-- 7#a7 the varying degree of commercial helicopter operations in different communities2 and 7#b7 actions that ,state1 and local governments have taken1 and authorities such governments have used1 to reduce the impact of commercial helicopter noise and the success of such actions4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 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 of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #hcc4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,title #di analysis ,the analysis for title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to subtitle ,,ix and inserting the following3 ,,ix4 ,,multimodal ,,freight ,,transportation444444444444444444444444 444444444444444444444 #gjaja 4 7b7 ,subtitle ,i analysis ,the analysis for subtitle ,i of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to chapter #g4 7c7 ,subtitle ,,vii analysis ,the analysis for subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to chapter #ddh and inserting the following3 #ddh4 ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems44444444444444444444444444444444 4444444444444444444 #ddhja 4 7d7 ,authority to exempt ,section #djaji7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking sections #djajc7;b77#a7 and 7#b7 of this title and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #djajc7;b74 7e7 ,general procurement authority ,section #djaaj7;d77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting 1 as in effect on ,october #i1 #aiif after ,policy ,act2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy ,act and inserting division ,b of subtitle ,i of title #da2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking section #bg7;e77#c77;,a77iv7 of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy ,act and inserting section #baje7;c77#a77;,d7 of title #da4 7f7 ,government-,financed air transportation ,section #djaah7;g77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking detection and reporting of potential human trafficking 7as described in paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 and inserting detection and reporting of potential severe forms of trafficking in persons and sex trafficking 7as such terms are defined in paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab74 7g7 ,,faa authority ,to conduct criminal history record checks ,section #djacj7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adfaf7 and inserting 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #djcaf74 7h7 ,submissions of plans ,section #dacac7;c77#af7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking will consult and inserting the foreign air carrier shall consult4 7i7 ,plans and policy ,section #ddeja7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by striking #djaai12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking ,subject to section #djaai7;b7 of this title and regulations prescribed under section #djaai7;b71 and inserting ,subject to section #ddiab7;d77#b7 and regulations prescribed under such section14 7j7 ,use and limitation of amounts ,section #ddejh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #djaai1 each place it appears4 7k7 ,structures interfering with air commerce or national security ,section #ddgah7;h7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms adverse impact on military operations and readiness and unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states have the meaning given those terms in section #ahc;a7h7 of title #aj4 4 7l7 ,meteorological services ,section #ddgbj7;b77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,administrator to persons and inserting the ,administrator1 to persons2 and 7#b7 by striking the ,administrator and to and inserting the ,administrator1 and to4 7m7 ,aeronautical charts ,section #ddgba7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aidg1 and inserting #aidg4 7n7 ,flight attendant certification ,section #ddgbh7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,regulation1 and inserting ,regulations14 7o7 ,manual surcharge ,the analysis for chapter #dec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #decjf4 ,manual surcharge4 4 7p7 ,schedule of fees ,section #decja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the ,administrator shall establish and inserting ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish4 7q7 ,judicial review ,section #dfaaj7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7l7 or 7s7 of section #aad and inserting subsection 7l7 or 7r7 of section #aad4 7r7 ,civil penalties ,section #dfcja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading for paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,failure ,to ,collect ,airport ,security ,badges and inserting ,failure to collect airport security badges2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking ,penalties ,relating to ,harm to ,passengers ,with ,disabilities in the paragraph heading and inserting ,penalties relating to harm to passengers with disabilities4 7s7 ,payments under project grant agreements ,section #dgaaa7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking fee and inserting charge4 7t7 ,agreements for ,state and local operation of airport facilities ,section #dgabd7;b77#a77;,b77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the second period at the end4 7u7 ,use of funds for repairs for runway safety repairs ,section #dgadd7;b77#d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 and inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7v7 ,metropolitan ,washington ,airports ,authority ,section #diajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 by striking and section #diajh of this title2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#f77;,c7 by inserting the before jurisdiction4 7w7 ,separability and effect of judicial order ,section #diaab7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 by striking 7#b7 ,any action and inserting ,any action4 #hcd4 ,transportation of organs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall convene a working group 7in this section referred to as the working group7 to assist in developing best practices for transportation of an organ in the cabin of an aircraft operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and to identify regulations that hinder such transportation1 if applicable4 7b7 ,composition ,the working group shall be comprised of representatives from the following3 7#a7 ,air carriers operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,organ procurement organizations4 7#c7 ,organ transplant hospitals4 7#d7 ,flight attendants4 7#e7 ,other relevant ,federal agencies involved in organ transportation or air travel4 7c7 ,considerations ,in establishing the best practices described in subsection 7a71 the working group shall consider-- 7#a7 a safe1 standardized process for acceptance1 handling1 management1 and transportation of an organ in the cabin of such aircraft2 and 7#b7 protocols to ensure the safe and timely transport of an organ in the cabin of such aircraft1 including through connecting flights4 7d7 ,recommendations ,not later than #a year after the convening of the working group1 such working group shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing recommendations for the best practices described in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definition of organ ,in this section1 the term organ-- 7#a7 has the meaning given such term in section #aba4b of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 includes organ-related tissue4 #hce4 ,report on application approval timing ,not later than #abj 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 detailing the amount of time the application approval process takes for agricultural aircraft operations under part #acg of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #hcf4 ,study on air cargo operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study on the economic sustainability of air cargo operations4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall address the following3 7#a7 ,airport and cargo development strategies1 including the pursuit of new air carriers and plans for physical expansion4 7#b7 ,key historical statistics for passenger1 cargo volumes1 including freight1 express1 and mail cargo1 and operations1 including statistics distinguishing between passenger and freight operations4 7#c7 ,a description of air cargo facilities1 including the age and condition of such facilities and the square footage and configuration of the landside and airside infrastructure of such facilities1 and cargo buildings4 7#d7 ,the projected square footage deficit of the cargo facilities and infrastructure described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,the projected requirements and square footage deficit for air cargo support facilities4 7#f7 ,the general physical and operating issues and constraints associated with air cargo operations4 7#g7 ,a description of delays in truck bays associated with the infrastructure and critical landside issues1 including truck maneuvering and queuing and parking for employees and customers4 7#h7 ,the estimated cost of developing new cargo facilities and infrastructure1 including the identification of percentages for development with a return on investment and without a return on investment4 7#i7 ,the projected leasing costs to tenants per square foot with and without ,federal funding of the non-return on investment allocation4 7#aj7 ,a description of customs and general staffing issues associated with air cargo operations and the impacts of such issues on service4 7#aa7 ,an assessment of the impact1 cost1 and estimated cost savings of using modern comprehensive communications and technology systems in air cargo operations4 7#ab7 ,a description of the impact of ,federal regulations and local enforcement of interdiction and facilitation policies on throughput4 7c7 ,report ,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 the results of the study carried out under this section4 #hcg4 ,next generation radio altimeters 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with industry and other relevant government stakeholders1 shall carry out an accelerated program to assist with the development1 testing1 and certification of the standards and technology necessary to ensure industry and the ,administration can certify1 produce and meet the installation requirements for next generation radio altimeters across all necessary aircraft by ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,grant program ,the ,administrator may award grants for the purposes of research and development1 testing1 and other activities necessary to ensure that next generation radio altimeter technology is developed1 tested1 certified1 and installed on necessary aircraft by #bjbh1 including through public-private partnership grants 7which shall include protections for necessary intellectual property with respect to any private sector entity testing1 certifying1 or producing next generation radio altimeters under the program carried out under this section7 with industry to ensure the accelerated production and installation by ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7c7 ,review and report ,not later than #ahj days after the 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 steps the ,administrator has taken as of the date on which such report is submitted and any actions the ,administrator plans to take1 including as part of the program carried out under this section1 to ensure that next generation radio altimeter technology is developed1 tested1 certified1 and installed by #bjbh4 #hch4 ,sense of ,congress regarding safety and security of aviation infrastructure ,it is the sense of ,congress that aviation provides essential services critical to the ,united ,states economy and that it is important to ensure the safety and security of aviation infrastructure and protect such infrastructure from unlawful breaches with appropriate legal safeguards4 #hci4 ,restricted category aircraft maintenance and operations ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall have sole jurisdiction over the maintenance and operations of aircraft owned by civilian operators and type-certificated in the restricted category under section #ba4be of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #hdj4 ,report on telework ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available on a website of the ,administration1 a detailed report on any direct and indirect costs and inefficiencies associated with ,,covid-era telework policies at the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #hda4 ,crewmember pumping guidance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue guidance to part #aba air carriers relating to the expression of milk by crewmembers on an aircraft during noncritical phases of flight1 consistent with the performance of the crewmember's duties aboard the aircraft4 ,the guidance shall be equally applicable to any lactating crewmember4 ,in developing the guidance1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider multiple methods of expressing breast milk that could be used by crewmembers1 including the use of wearable lactation technology2 and 7#b7 ensure the guidance will not require an air carrier or foreign air carrier to incur significant expense1 such as through-- 7,a7 the addition of an extra crewmember in response to providing a break2 7,b7 removal or retrofitting of seats on the aircraft2 or 7,c7 modification or retrofitting of an aircraft4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,crewmember ,the term crewmember has the meaning given such term in section #a4a of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,critical phases of flight ,the term critical phases of flight has the meaning given such term in section #aba4edb of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,part #aba ,the term part #aba means part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,aviation safety ,nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the ,administrator relating to aviation safety under subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hdb4 ,aircraft interchange agreement limitations 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a study of foreign interchange agreements4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall address the following3 7#a7 ,methods for updating regulations under part #aba4efi of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for foreign interchange agreements4 7#b7 ,time limits for foreign aircraft interchange agreements4 7#c7 ,minimum breaks between foreign aircraft interchange agreements4 7#d7 ,limits for no more than #a foreign aircraft interchange agreement between #b airlines4 7#e7 ,limits for no more than #b foreign aircraft on the interchange agreement4 #hdc4 ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,academy and facility expansion plan 7a7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,no later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall initiate the development of a plan to expand overall ,federal ,aviation ,administration capacity relating to facilities1 instruction1 equipment1 and training resources to grow the number of developmental air traffic controllers enrolled per fiscal year and support increases in ,,faa air controller staffing to advance the safety of the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7,a7 the resources needed to support an increase in the total number of developmental air traffic controllers enrolled at the ,,faa ,academy2 7,b7 the resources needed to lessen ,,faa ,academy attrition per fiscal year2 7,c7 how to modernize the education and training of developmental air traffic controllers1 including through the use of new techniques and technologies to support instruction2 7,d7 the equipment needed to support expanded instruction1 including air traffic control simulation systems1 virtual reality1 and other virtual training platforms2 7,e7 projected staffing needs associated with ,,faa ,academy expansion and the operation of education platforms1 including the number of on-the-job instructors needed to educate and train additional developmental air traffic controllers2 7,f7 the costs of expanding ,federal ,aviation ,administration capacity at the existing air traffic control academy 7as described in paragraph 7#a77;,a772 7,g7 soliciting input from1 and coordinating with1 relevant stakeholders as appropriate1 including the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic control specialists of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,h7 other logistical and financial considerations as determined by appropriate the ,administrator4 7b7 ,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 the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the plan under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the plan1 including the implementation of the plan4 #hdd4 ,limitations for certain cargo aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,the standards adopted by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency in part #ajcj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and the requirements finalized by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration from the notice of proposed rulemaking titled ,airplane ,fuel ,efficiency ,certification1 and published on ,june #ae1 #bjbb 7,,rin#babj-;,,al#ed7 in part #ch of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 shall not apply to any covered airplane before the date that is #e years after ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,operational limitation ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall limit the operation of any covered airplane to domestic use or international operations1 consistent with relevant international agreements and standards1 that-- 7#a7 does not meet the standards and requirements described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 received an original certificate of airworthiness issued by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered airplane ,the term covered airplane means an airplane that-- 7,a7 is a subsonic jet that is a purpose-built freighter2 7,b7 has a maximum takeoff mass greater than #ahj1jjj kilograms but not greater than #bdj1jjj kilograms2 and 7,c7 has a type design certificated prior to ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,purpose-built freighter ,the term purpose-built freighter means any airplane that-- 7,a7 was configured to carry cargo rather than passengers prior to receiving an original certificate of airworthiness2 and 7,b7 is configured to carry cargo rather than passengers4 #hde4 ,copyright protection for original designs of aircraft floats 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 as appropriate1 coordinate with the ,register of ,copyrights to help1 to the extent feasible1 aircraft float manufacturers receive design protections provided under section #acja of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,aircraft float defined ,in this section1 the term aircraft float means a device suitable for use on an airplane that meets the standards set forth in the technical standard order related to ,twin ,seaplane ,floats issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on ,july #ca1 #bjah 7,,tso-,c#bg;a71 or any successor standard4 #hdf4 ,delivery of clearance to pilots via internet protocol 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct testing and an evaluation to determine the feasibility of the use1 in air traffic control towers1 technology for delivering clearances via internet protocol to enable mobile device access for general aviation and on-demand ,part #ace air carriers at airports that do not have ,towered ,data ,link ,services4 7b7 ,airport selection ,the ,administrator shall designate five airports for participation in the initial airport pilot program after consultation with the exclusive representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 airport sponsors1 aircraft and avionics manufacturers1 ,,mitre1 and aircraft operators and the designation should include airports of different size and complexity4 7c7 ,program objective ,the program shall address and include safety1 security1 and operational requirements for mobile clearance delivery at airports and heliports across the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,mobile clearance delivery ,the term mobile clearance delivery means providing access to departure clearance and clearance cancellation via ,internet ,protocol via applications to pilots while aircraft are on the ground where traditional data link installations are not feasible or possible4 7#b7 ,part #ace ,the term ,part #ace means part #ace of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,tower data link services ,the term tower data link services means communications between controllers and pilots using controller-pilot data link communications4 7#d7 ,suitable airport ,the term suitable airport shall include towered airports1 non-towered airports1 and heliports4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the mobile clearance delivery program becoming operational1 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 safety1 security1 and operational performance of the mobile clearance services at airports pursuant to this section and recommendations on how best to improve the program4 #hdg4 ,report on ,indo-,pacific ,airports ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to ,congress a report on airports of strategic importance in the ,indo-,pacific region that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of airports and air routes critical to national security1 defense operations1 emergency response1 and continuity of government activities4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the economic impact and contribution of airports and air routes to national and regional economies4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the connectivity and accessibility of airports and air routes1 including their importance in supporting domestic and international travel1 trade1 and tourism4 7#d7 ,an analysis of infrastructure and technological requirements necessary to maintain and enhance the strategic importance of identified airports and air routes4 7#e7 ,an identification of potential vulnerabilities1 risks1 and challenges faced by airports and air routes of strategic importance1 including cybersecurity threats and physical infrastructure vulnerabilities4 7#f7 ,any recommendations for improving the security1 resilience1 and efficiency of the identified airports and air routes1 including potential infrastructure investments and policy changes4 #hdh4 ,,gao study on the implementation of grants at airports ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the implementation of grants provided to airports located in the ,freely ,associated ,states under section #dgaae7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hdi4 ,minority and disadvantaged business participation ,section #aeg7;b77#b7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaac note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,publishing data ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall report on a publicly accessible website the uniform report of ,,dbe awards--commitments and payments specified in part #bf of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and the uniform report of ,,acdbe ,participation for non-car rental and car rental concessions1 for each airport sponsor beginning with fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #hej4 ,structures interfering with air commerce or national security ,section #ddgah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting on a publicly available website after public notice2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 7#c7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,energy project ,the term energy project has the meaning given such term in section #ahc;a7h7 of title #aj4 7#d7 ,foreign principal2 agent of a foreign principal ,the terms foreign principal and agent of a foreign principal have the meaning given such terms in section #a of the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa74 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,special rule for energy projects 7#a7 ,in general ,any person who is required to submit an application for an energy project under this section shall include in such application a disclosure of any relationship such person has with a foreign principal or with an agent of a foreign principal4 7#b7 ,inaccurate disclosure of relationship with foreign principal 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states and the head of any other relevant ,federal agency1 shall establish a process to evaluate the accuracy of a disclosure made under paragraph 7#a7 and determine whether a person has violated such paragraph4 7,b7 ,initial penalty for inaccurate disclosure ,if the ,secretary determines that a person has knowingly violated paragraph 7#a71 such person shall be prohibited from submitting an application for an energy project under this section during the period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary made the determination under subparagraph 7,a7 and ending on the date that is #b years after such determination4 7,c7 ,penalties for subsequent inaccurate disclosures ,if the ,secretary determines that a person knowingly violates paragraph 7#a7 after an initial violation under subparagraph 7,b71 such person shall be permanently prohibited from submitting an application for an energy project under this section4 4 #hea4 ,effect of airline mergers for consumers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to ,congress on the effect of airline mergers for consumers1 including passenger fares 7including add-on fees71 the number of routes1 the number of nonstop routes eliminated1 and the number of flight delays and cancellations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 to the following congressional committees3 7#a7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 #heb4 ,task ,force on ,human ,factors in ,aviation ,safety 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall convene a task force on human factors in aviation safety 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall consist of members appointed by the ,administrator and having expertise in an operational or academic discipline that is relevant to the analysis of human errors in aviation4 ,the number of members shall be determined by the ,administrator to ensure sufficient representation of relevant operational and academic disciplines4 7c7 ,duration 7#a7 ,in general ,members of the ,task ,force shall be appointed for the length of the existence of the ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,length of existence 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall have an initial length of existence of #b years4 7,b7 ,option ,the ,administrator may exercise an option to lengthen the duration of the existence of the ,task ,force for a period of #b years4 7d7 ,disciplines ,for purposes of subsection 7b71 disciplines may include air carrier operations1 line pilot expertise1 air traffic control1 technical operations1 aeronautical information1 aircraft maintenance and mechanics psychology1 linguistics1 human-machine integration1 general aviation operations1 and organizational behavior and culture4 7e7 ,expertise 7#a7 ,in general ,no less than half of the members shall have expertise in aviation4 7#b7 ,additional expertise ,the ,task ,force shall include members with expertise on human factors but whose experience and training are not in aviation specifically and who have not previously been engaged in work related to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or the aviation industry4 ,the ,task ,force shall also include pilot labor organization1 certificated mechanic labor organizations1 and at least one member from an air traffic controller labor organization4 7f7 ,federal ,aviation ,administration members 7#a7 ,in general ,not more than #d members may be employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 excluding representatives of the labor representatives of employees of the air traffic control system4 ,not more than #b members may be employees of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board4 ,the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board members shall be non-voting4 7#b7 ,federal ,aviation ,administration employees ,any member who is an ,federal ,aviation ,administration employee shall have expertise in safety4 7g7 ,duties ,in coordination with the ,research1 ,engineering1 and ,development ,advisory ,committee established under section #ddejh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 not later than the date on which the ,task ,force is no longer in existence1 produce a written report that-- 7,a7 to the greatest extent possible1 identifies the most significant human factors and the relative contribution of such factors to aviation safety risk2 7,b7 identifies new research priorities for research in human factors in aviation safety2 7,c7 reviews existing products by other working groups related to human factors in aviation safety including the ,commercial ,aviation ,safety ,team 7,,cast7's work pertaining to flight crew responses to abnormal events2 7,d7 provides recommendations on potential revisions to any ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations and guidance pertaining to the certification of aircraft under part #be of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including sections related to presumed pilot response times and assumptions about the reliability of pilot performance during unexpected1 stressful events2 7,e7 reviews rules1 regulations1 or standards regarding flight crew rest and fatigue1 as well as maintenance personnel rest and fatigue1 that are used by a sample of international air carriers1 including those deemed to be more stringent and less stringent than the current standards pertaining to ,united ,states air carriers1 and identify risks to the ,national ,airspace ,system from any such variation in standards across countries2 7,f7 reviews pilot training requirements and recommend any revisions necessary to ensure adequate understanding of automated systems on aircraft2 7,g7 reviews approach and landing misalignment and make any recommendations for improving these events2 7,h7 identifies ways to enhance instrument landing system maintenance schedules2 determines how a real-time smart system should be developed that informs the ,air ,traffic ,control ,system1 ,airlines1 and ,airports about any changes in the state of runway and taxiway lights2 and identifies how this system could be connected to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's maintenance system2 7,i7 analyzes1 with respect to human errors related to aviation safety of part #aba air carriers-- 7i7 fatigue and distraction during critical phases of work among pilots or other aviation personnel2 7ii7 tasks and workload2 7iii7 organizational culture2 7iv7 communication among personnel2 7v7 adherence to safety procedures2 7vi7 mental state of personnel2 and 7vii7 any other relevant factors that are the cause or potential cause of human error related to aviation safety2 7,j7 includes a tabulation of the number of accidents1 incidents1 or aviation safety database entries received in which an item identified under subparagraph 7,i7 was a cause or potential cause of human error related to aviation safety2 and 7,k7 includes a list of causes or potential causes of human error related to aviation safety about which the ,administrator believes additional information is needed2 and 7#b7 if the ,secretary exercises the option described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 not later than the date that is #b years after the date of establishment of the ,task ,force1 produce an interim report containing the information described in paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,methodology ,to complete the report under subparagraphs 7,i7 through 7,k7 of subsection 7g77#a71 the ,task ,force shall consult with the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board and use all available data compiled and analysis conducted on safety incidents and irregularities collected during the relevant fiscal year from the following3 7#a7 ,flight ,operations ,quality ,assurance4 7#b7 ,aviation ,safety ,action ,program4 7#c7 ,aviation ,safety ,information ,analysis and ,sharing4 7#d7 ,the ,aviation ,safety ,reporting ,system4 7#e7 ,aviation safety recommendations and investigation findings of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board4 7#f7 ,other relevant programs or sources4 7i7 ,applicable law ,section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,task ,force4 #hec4 ,sense of ,congress encouraging the ,,faa to welcome the use of unmanned aerial vehicles ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress encourages the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to welcome the use of unmanned aerial vehicles1 such as drones1 to bolster and augment traditional manual inspection1 survey1 and maintenance operations1 including operations that relate to electric transmission infrastructure1 water quality and the presence of harmful algal blooms1 transportation infrastructure1 national parks1 and telecommunications infrastructure4 #hed4 ,evaluation of emergency response plans 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall1 in consultation with industry stakeholders and the owners or operators of airports certified by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 conduct an evaluation of a representative sample of the emergency plans in place at such airports4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the evaluation under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall assess1 with respect to such airports1 the following3 7#a7 ,electricity supply on normal operating procedures4 7#b7 ,resiliency plans for maintaining appropriate electricity supply to continue airport operations in the case a natural disaster disrupts the airport's primary power source4 7#c7 ,backup electricity plans in the event a natural disaster disrupts1 partially or completely1 the airport's primary power source4 7#d7 ,a comparison of previous versions of the airport's emergency response plans and how current and future airport emergency response plans may be similar or different than the emergency response plans of the past4 7#e7 ,the overall impact of an airport losing its primary power source on communities surrounding the airport and any public health and safety risks that may result4 7c7 ,submission ,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 containing the results of the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a74 #hee4 ,study on air cargo operations in ,puerto ,rico 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on air cargo operations in ,puerto ,rico4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the economic impact of waivers authorized by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,transportation related to air cargo operations in ,puerto ,rico4 7#b7 ,recommendations for security measures that may be necessary to support increased air cargo operations in ,puerto ,rico4 7#c7 ,potential need for additional staff to safely accommodate additional air cargo operations4 7#d7 ,airport infrastructure improvements that may be needed in the #c international airports located in ,puerto ,rico to support increased air cargo operations4 7#e7 ,alternatives to increase private stakeholder engagement and use of the #c international airports in ,puerto ,rico to attract increased air cargo operations4 7#f7 ,possible national benefits of increasing air cargo operations in ,puerto ,rico4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate ,committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study described in subsection 7a74 #hef4 ,prohibition on operation of aircraft over ,russian airspace 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and other relevant ,federal officials1 shall-- 7#a7 amend ,,notam ,,kicz ,,notam ,a#jjje_/bb-,security1 titled ,united ,states of ,america ,prohibition ,against ,certain ,flights in specified areas of the ,moscow 7,,uuwv71 ,samara 7,,uwww7 and ,rostov-,na ,donu 7,,urrv7 ,flight ,information ,regions 7,,fir77 to apply the prohibitions equally to air carriers and foreign air carriers landing in or taking off from an airport in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 take other actions within the authorities of the ,secretary to apply to foreign air carriers landing in1 or taking off from1 an airport in the ,united ,states prohibitions consistent with the prohibitions in the ,,notam referred to in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a briefing1 in a classified or unclassified setting1 if the ,secretary finds that the implementation of paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 unnecessary2 7,b7 not in the public interest2 or 7,c7 not consistent with the foreign policy priorities of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sunset ,any prohibition implemented pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date on which the ,,notam referred to in subsection 7a7 is rescinded4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed as putting any limitation on the authority of the ,secretary of ,transportation to implement any prohibition in addition or subsequent to a prohibition implemented under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,each of the terms used in this section shall have the meanings given such terms in section #djajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #heg4 ,,gao study on aviation workforce 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on methods related to the recruitment1 retention1 employment1 education1 training1 and well-being of the aviation workforce specifically within rural communities4 7b7 ,collaboration ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall collaborate with industry stakeholders and rural aviation facilities to ascertain the best policies for increasing participating in the aviation workforce community from individuals from rural communities4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit the results of the study under subsection 7a7 to the appropriate congressional committees4 7d7 ,administrative actions ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such actions as are reasonable to implement the recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general from the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #heh4 ,assessment by ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation of counter-,,uas system operations 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall assess all actions taken by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration affecting the ability of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to conduct counter-,,uas system operations at the southern border of the ,united ,states from ,january #a1 #bjba1 to such date of enactment4 7b7 ,considerations ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall consider the following impacts3 7#a7 ,operational capabilities of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection in detecting and mitigating unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,coordination efforts and information sharing between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection regarding counter-,,uas system operations4 7#c7 ,any other impacts or considerations the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation determines relevant4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the completion of the assessment under subsection 7a71 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 detailing the findings of such assessment4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,counter-,,uas system ,the term counter-,,uas system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hei4 ,briefing on ,,lit ,,vortac project 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall provide a briefing on the ,little ,rock ,port ,authority ,very ,high ,frequency ,omni-,directional ,radio ,range ,tactical ,air ,navigation ,aid ,project 7,,lit ,,vortac7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,briefing contents ,the briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 7#a7 ,the status of the efforts by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to relocate the ,,lit ,,vortac4 7#b7 ,the status of new flight planning of the relocated ,,vortac4 7#c7 ,a description of and timeline for each remaining phase of the relocation project4 #hfj4 ,reimbursement for financial losses due to certain airport closures 7a7 ,notification required ,not later than #cj days after the date on which a ,president takes office1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall provide notification to specified aviation entities located at any airports that may be expected to close at any point during the term of such ,president due to temporary flight restrictions related to any residence of the ,president that is designated or identified to be secured by the ,united ,states ,secret ,service4 7b7 ,reimbursement required ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall provide financial reimbursement to specified aviation entities in an amount equal to the direct and incremental financial losses incurred while an airport1 or portion thereof1 is closed solely due to the actions of the ,federal ,government as described in subsection 7a74 ,the ,administrator shall provide reimbursement for such losses4 7c7 ,audit required ,the ,administrator may not obligate or distribute reimbursement funding described in subsection 7b7 until an audit of the financial losses incurred by a specified aviation entity is completed by the ,administrator4 ,the ,administrator may request that specified aviation entities provide documentation which the ,administrator determines is necessary to complete such audit4 7d7 ,ineligible costs ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that any loss incurred as a result of a violation of law1 or through fault or negligence1 of a specified aviation entity are not eligible for reimbursements 7e7 ,government release from liability ,the ,united ,states ,government shall not be liable for claims for financial losses resulting from airport closures described in subsection 7a74 7f7 ,specified aviation entity defined ,in this section1 the term specified aviation entity means-- 7#a7 an airport sponsor that does not provide gateway operations2 7#b7 a provider of general aviation ground support services2 or 7#c7 an impacted aviation tenant4 #hfa4 ,prohibition on certain runway length requirements ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may not require an airport to shorten the length or width of the airport's runway1 apron1 or taxiway as a condition for the receipt of federal financial assistance if the airport directly supports a base of the ,united ,states ,air ,force or the ,air ,national ,guard at the airport1 regardless of the stationing of military aircraft4 #hfb4 ,study on pilot supply issues 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the shortage of pilots faced by air carriers4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall address ways to overcome challenges to the pilot workforce4 #hfc4 ,,gao study on ,,faa responsiveness to ,congress 7a7 ,,gao study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on-- 7#a7 the level of responsiveness of the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to a request for information from a ,member of ,congress1 including a written congressional inquiry and staffing a meeting at the request of such a ,member2 and 7#b7 the average timeframe responses are provided to the requests described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,annual briefing to ,congress ,section #ajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,annual briefing to ,congress ,the ,administrator shall annually brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 the efforts1 activities1 objectives1 and plans of the ,administration2 and 7#b7 the efforts of the ,administration to engage with ,congress and the public4 4 #hfd4 ,,gao study on transit access 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study1 and make the results of such study publicly accessible1 on transit access to airports4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review public transportation access to commercial service airports throughout the ,united ,states1 including cost1 disability accessibility1 and other potential barriers for individuals4 #hfe4 ,apprenticeship program for pilots 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,apprentice ,the term apprentice means a student enrolled at a flight school4 7#b7 ,flight school ,the term flight school means a flight academy certified under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with flight schools and other industry stakeholders1 shall establish an apprenticeship program with flight schools to establish a pipeline of qualified and interested individuals to become commercial pilots4 7c7 ,selection ,under the apprenticeship program established under subsection 7b71 each flight school participating in the apprenticeship program established under subsection 7b7 may select up to #h applicants to flight school to serve as apprentices each academic year4 7d7 ,curriculum and requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,to graduate from an apprenticeship program established under subsection 7b71 an apprentice shall satisfy any relevant requirements and minimum curriculum under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 including all curriculum under subpart ,c of such part4 7#b7 ,minimum requirements ,nothing in this ,act prevents a flight school from imposing additional requirements1 such as modifying the terms of service of the apprenticeship program1 on an apprentice taking part in an apprenticeship program established pursuant to this section4 7e7 ,optional program ,a flight school may choose not to participate in an apprenticeship program established under this section4 7f7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement this ,act4 7g7 ,incentivizing retired pilots ,the ,secretary shall take such actions as may be appropriate to develop methods to incentivize pilots1 including retired military pilots1 retiring airline pilots1 and graduates of the apprenticeship program established under this section1 to become instructors at flight schools1 including through the development of pathway programs for such pilots to gain initial qualification or concurrent qualification as certified flight instructors under part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #hff4 ,wildfire suppression 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure that sufficient firefighting resources are available to suppress wildfires and protect public safety and property1 and notwithstanding any other provision of law or agency regulation1 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall promulgate an interim final rule under which-- 7#a7 an operation described in section #ba4be7;b77#g7 of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 shall allow for the transport of firefighters to and from the site of a wildfire to perform ground wildfire suppression and designate the firefighters conducting such an operation as essential crewmembers on board a covered aircraft operated on a mission to suppress wildfire2 7#b7 the aircraft maintenance1 inspections1 and pilot training requirements under part #ace of such title #ad may apply to such an operation1 if determined by the ,administrator to be necessary to maintain the safety of firefighters carrying out wildfire suppression missions2 and 7#c7 the noise standards described in part #cf of such title #ad shall not apply to such an operation4 7b7 ,surplus military aircraft ,in promulgating any rule under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall not enable any aircraft of a type that has been manufactured in accordance with the requirements of and accepted for use by any branch of the ,united ,states ,military and has been later modified to be used for wildfire suppression operations1 unless such aircraft is later type-rated by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,conforming amendments to ,,faa documents ,in promulgating an interim final rule under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall amend ,,faa ,order #haaj4ef1 ,restricted ,category ,type ,certification 7dated ,february #bg1 #bjjf71 as well as any corresponding policy or guidance material1 to reflect the requirements of subsection 7a74 7d7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ,administrator's authority to take action otherwise authorized by law to protect aviation safety or passenger safety4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered aircraft ,the term covered aircraft means an aircraft type-certificated in the restricted category under section #ba4be of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 used for transporting firefighters to and from the site of a wildfire in order to perform ground wildfire suppression for the purpose of extinguishing a wildfire on behalf of1 or pursuant to a contract with1 a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agency4 7#b7 ,firefighters ,the term firefighters means a trained fire suppression professional the transport of whom is necessary to accomplish a wildfire suppression operation4 #hfg4 ,air statistic reports ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure that the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics revises and maintains ,technical ,reporting ,directive ,no4 #ca 7#ad ,,cfr ,part #bcd7 to provide that the following events are not included within the air carrier codes specified in such ,directive3 7#a7 ,aircraft cleaning necessitated by such incidents as the death of a passenger1 excessive bleeding1 service animal 7,,svan7 soiling1 and extensive debris left by customers4 7#b7 ,aircraft damage caused by extreme weather1 bird strike1 foreign object debris 7,,fod71 sabotage1 and other similar causes4 7#c7 ,awaiting the arrival of connecting passengers or crew due to weather or local or ,national ,airspace ,system logistics4 7#d7 ,awaiting the results of an unexpected alcohol test of a crewmember caused by the suspicion or accusation of a customer4 7#e7 ,awaiting gate space due to congestion not within the carrier's control1 including the utilization of common gates or uncontrollable gate returns resulting from constraints of the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7#f7 ,a baggage or cargo loading delay caused by an outage of a bag system not controlled by a carrier1 including wind affecting ramp conditions1 late connecting bags resulting from an air traffic controller delay1 airport infrastructure failure1 and similar causes4 7#g7 ,cabin servicing or catering delays due to weather or wind4 7#h7 ,vendor computer outages1 cybersecurity attacks 7provided that the carrier is in compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations71 or issues related to the use of airport-supplied communications equipment 7such as common-use gates and terminals1 power outage1 and lighting74 7#i7 ,availability of crew related to hours flown1 rest periods1 and on-duty times not caused by a carrier1 including a delay of a crew replacement or reserve necessitated by a non-controllable event1 and pilot or flight attendant rest related to weather1 air traffic controller1 or local logistics4 7#aj7 ,an unscheduled engineering or safety inspection4 7#aa7 ,public health issues4 7#ab7 ,fueling delays related to weather or airport fueling infrastructure issues1 including the inoperability of a fuel farm or unusable fuel which does not meet specified requirements at delivery to an airport due to contamination in the supply chain4 7#ac7 ,government systems that are inoperable or otherwise unable to receive forms which have been properly completed by an air carrier4 7#ad7 ,overheated brakes resulting from a safety incident1 including those resulting from emergency procedures4 7#ae7 ,mail from the ,u4,s4 ,postal ,service that was delayed in arrival4 7#af7 ,unscheduled maintenance1 including airworthiness issues manifesting outside a scheduled maintenance program and that cannot be deferred or must be addressed before flight4 7#ag7 ,a medical emergency4 7#ah7 ,positive passenger bag match flags that require removal of a bag in order to ensure security4 7#ai7 ,the removal of an unruly passenger4 7#bj7 ,ramp service from a third-party contractor1 including servicing of potable water1 lavatory servicing1 and shortage of third-party ramp equipment4 7#ba7 ,snow removal or aircraft de-icing due to the occurrence of extreme weather despite adequate carrier resources1 or the removal of snow on ramps4 7#bb7 ,an airport closure due to such factors as the presence of volcanic ash1 wind or wind shear4 #hfh4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,faa engagement and collaboration with ,h,b,c,us and ,m,s,is ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,federal ,aviation ,administration should continue to partner with historically ,black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions to promote awareness of career opportunities and develop curriculum related to aerospace1 aviation and air traffic control4 #hfi4 ,report on implementation of recommendations of ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,youth ,access to ,american ,jobs in ,aviation ,task ,force ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the following recommendations of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,youth ,access to ,american ,jobs in ,aviation ,task ,force established under section #fjb of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed73 7#a7 ,the recommendation to improve information access about careers in aviation and aerospace4 7#b7 ,the recommendation to collaboration across regions of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on outreach and workforce development programs4 7#c7 ,the recommendation to increase opportunities for mentoring1 pre-apprenticeships1 and apprenticeships in aviation4 #hgj4 ,implementation of dynamic scheduling and management of certain airspace 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program established under section #ajic of ,public ,law #aag-bfc 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc note71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the impact on the operation of the national airspace system of process improvements in how the ,department of ,defense shares real-time updates on the status of special activity airspace and special use airspace for activities described in paragraph 7#a7 of section #ajic of ,public ,law #aag-bfc 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc1 note72 and 7#b7 ensure that such improvements make the ,federal ,aviation ,administration able to use such status changes to effectively grant access to special activity airspace and special use airspace to civil operators in the national airspace system4 7b7 ,development1 test and assessment of dynamic airspace tools and systems 7#a7 ,tests ,under the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a71 and to complete the evaluations prescribed above1 the ,administrator and ,secretary shall jointly test software and services that automate the means by which the ,department of ,defense shares changes in the status of special activity airspace and special use airspace established by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for use by civil operators in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,automation ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall ensure that the processes referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of section #ajic of ,public ,law #aag-bfc 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djajc1 note7 are automated1 adhere to advanced data protection protocols1 and use tools and systems developed for this purpose that are in use by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and by civil operators in the national airspace system4 7c7 ,report ,not more than #cfe days following the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall jointly submit a report to ,congress on the impact of dynamic scheduling and management of special activity airspace and special use airspace1 with specific information on-- 7#a7 impact on military training and readiness2 7#b7 impact on workload and accuracy of sharing status changes on airspace with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#c7 impact on the operation of the national airspace system including reductions in miles flown4 7d7 ,requirements ,the capabilities referred to in subsection 7a7 shall not interfere with-- 7#a7 the public's right of transit consistent with national security2 7#b7 the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft within the national airspace system2 or 7#c7 the use of airspace necessary to ensure the efficient use of the national airspace system4 #hga4 ,prohibition on procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is prohibited from entering into a contract or awarding a grant for the procurement of a small unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity4 7b7 ,exemption 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is exempt from any restrictions under subsection 7a7 if the procurement is for the purposes of testing1 evaluation1 analysis1 or training related to-- 7,a7 counter-unmanned aircraft systems1 including activities conducted under the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,alliance for ,system ,safety of ,,uas through ,research ,excellence ,center of ,excellence or by the ,,uas test sites under section #ddhjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 the safe1 secure1 or efficient operation of the ,national ,airspace ,system or maintenance of public safety4 7#b7 ,national transportation safety board exemption ,the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 is exempt from any restrictions under subsection 7a7 if the procurement is necessary for the sole purpose of conducting safety investigations4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 7or the ,secretary's designee7 may waive any restrictions under subsection 7a7 on a case by case basis by certifying in writing not later than #ae days after exercising such waiver to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that the procurement is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,effective dates 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may not award a new grant for the procurement of an unmanned aircraft system manufactured by a covered foreign entity4 7#b7 ,existing grant ,this section shall not apply to grants awarded before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered foreign entity ,the term covered foreign entity means an entity-- 7,a7 included on the ,consolidated ,screening ,list or ,entity ,list as designated by the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,b7 domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 subject to influence or control by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or by the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,d7 that is a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#b7 ,small unmanned aircraft2 unmanned aircraft2 unmanned aircraft system ,the terms small unmanned aircraft1 unmanned aircraft1 and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given such terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hgb4 ,banning municipal airport 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a study on the ,banning ,municipal ,airport to identify-- 7#a7 aviation traffic at the ,airport in each of the last #aj years1 and estimated future traffic each year in the next #aj years2 7#b7 associated annual revenues and costs in each year to service aviation traffic during the last #aj years1 and to continue to service it for another #aj years2 7#c7 use of the facility for fighting wildfires and the degree of its utility to the local ,county fire department or other emergency first responders2 7#d7 status of the ,airport's current infrastructure and planned improvements1 if any1 and during the next #e years and their associated costs2 7#e7 perspectives of and impact on the ,morongo ,band of ,indians resulting from operation of the airport near tribal lands2 and 7#f7 ,federal funds that would be required to modernize the ,airport's infrastructure to assure no annual operating financial losses for the next #aj years4 7b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study4 #hgc4 ,feasibility study of hardening satellites that contribute to ,united ,states aerospace navigation ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall conduct a feasibility study to determine the cost to harden satellites that contribute to ,united ,states aerospace navigation4 #hgd4 ,study and report on effects of unmanned free balloons on aviation safety 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the effects unmanned free balloon operations1 that do not emit electronic or radio signals for identification purposes1 launched within the ,united ,states and its territories may have on aviation safety4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7#a7 current technology available and employed to track unmanned free balloon operations described under subsection 7a72 7#b7 how the flights of such operations have affected1 or could affect1 aviation safety2 7#c7 how such operations have contributed1 or could contribute1 to misidentified threats to civil or military aviation operations or infrastructure2 and 7#d7 how such operations have impacted1 or could impact1 national security and air traffic control operations4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the report specified under subsection 7a7 shall contain recommendations on the following3 7#a7 ,the need for unmanned free balloons launched within the ,united ,states and its territories to be equipped with technology that may increase the near real-time trackability of such balloons to deconflict airspace and maintain aviation safety of the national airspace system in support of ,administration and ,department of ,defense aviation operations4 7#b7 ,the feasibility and efficacy in requiring the equipage and usage of such technology4 7d7 ,appropriate ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #hge4 ,update to ,,faa order on ,airway ,planning ,standard ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall take such actions as may be necessary to update ,,faa ,order #gjca4b;c1 titled ,airway ,planning ,standard ,number ,one-,terminal ,air ,navigation ,facilities and ,air ,traffic ,control ,services1 to lower the remote radar bright display scope installation requirement from #cj1jjj annual itinerant operations to #ae1jjj annual itinerant operations4 #hgf4 ,surface surveillance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall conduct a study of surface surveillance systems that are operational as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 demonstrate that any change to the configuration of such systems or decommissioning of a sensor from such systems provides an equivalent level of safety as the current system2 7#b7 determine how a technology refresh of legacy sensor equipment can reduce operational and maintenance costs compared to current costs and extend the useful life and affordability of such systems2 and1 7#c7 consider how to enhance such systems through new capabilities and software tools that improve the safety of terminal airspace and the airport surface4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with representatives of-- 7#a7 ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board2 7#b7 aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of surface surveillance technology1 including multilateration and ,,ads-,b2 and1 7#c7 representatives with expertise in surface safety of the exclusive bargaining representative of the air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united #bd ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 representatives of the certified bargaining representative of airway transportation systems specialists for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7d7 ,report ,upon completion of the review initiated 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 describing the findings of such review and shall make all data related to the safety analysis and conclusions developed under subsection 7b7 available to the public on the website of the ,administration in a downloadable format4 7e7 ,implementation ,upon submission of the report required by subsection 7d71 the ,administrator may implement changes to surface surveillance systems based on the outcome of the review in subsection 7b74 #hgg4 ,certification and report by ,inspector ,general relating to radar impacts and offshore wind development approval process 7a7 ,certification ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president 7or a designee7 shall certify in writing that-- 7#a7 offshore wind projects in the ,north ,atlantic and ,mid-,atlantic ,planning ,areas will not weaken1 degrade1 interfere with1 or nullify the performance and capabilities of radar relied upon by commercial aviation1 military aviation1 space launch vehicles1 or other commercial space launch activities2 and 7#b7 the development of offshore wind projects in the ,north ,atlantic and ,mid-,atlantic ,planning ,areas will not degrade the capabilities of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to monitor ,united ,states airspace1 or hinder commercial1 private1 or military aviation activities4 7b7 ,audit and report by ,inspector ,general 7#a7 ,audit and report ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall audit and report to ,congress on the effects of offshore wind industrialization related to radar1 impacts to commercial air and military traffic1 and the sufficiency of the review and approval process for offshore wind projects in the ,north ,atlantic and ,mid-,atlantic ,planning ,areas4 ,such report shall also include the following3 7,a7 ,an investigation of the sufficiency of the process for approving offshore wind projects1 and these projects impact on radar1 including the consultation process between the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,siting ,clearinghouse1 and whether concerns voiced by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces were sufficiently considered in the approval process4 7,b7 ,a specific study on the impact of such projects on shore based radar capabilities4 7,c7 ,a determination whether offshore wind projects will weaken1 compromise1 or interfere with1 or nullify the usage of radar utilized by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 and the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 as well as commercial space launch activities4 7,d7 ,an audit of the approval applications by the ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,siting ,clearinghouse regarding concerns voiced over the impact to radar and ability to identify airborne threats1 freedom to navigate ,united ,states airspace1 and ability to train within ,united ,states airspace4 7,e7 ,a determination whether any offshore wind projects will impact1 alter1 or disrupt commercial1 private1 or military aviation flight paths4 7,f7 ,a determination whether any offshore wind projects will impact1 compromise1 inhibit1 or nullify the usage of radar and sonar technologies utilized by the armed forces and any agencies carrying out space launch programs4 7,g7 ,a determination whether any offshore wind projects will impact1 compromise1 or inhibit the ability of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard to conduct maritime safety and lifesaving operations4 7,h7 ,an assessment of how offshore wind energy projects impact low-level military airspace off the ,atlantic ,coast4 7,i7 ,a determination whether the mitigation strategies laid out in the #bjaf ,report on the ,impact of ,wind ,energy ,developments on ,military ,installations are sufficient1 achievable and1 realistic4 7#b7 ,survey required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct a survey of individuals directly responsible for installations and units effected by offshore wind development projects1 including those currently underway and those proposed1 with respect to-- 7i7 mission critical capabilities related to radar interference1 sonar interference1 lifesaving operations1 and training missions2 and 7ii7 the sufficiency of local military installation commander input in the approval process4 7,b7 ,report ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the survey required by subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,classified annex ,the reports required under subsection7b77#a7 and 7b77#b77;,b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,,ix ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,amendments ,act of #bjbc #ija4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,amendments ,act of #bjbc4 #ijb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aaah7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this chapter #adb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ade1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 #aee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg1 and #afa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 ,such sums shall remain available until expended4 4 #ijc4 ,clarification of treatment of territories ,section #aaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aaja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,accident ,the term accident includes damage to or destruction of vehicles in surface or air transportation or pipelines1 regardless of whether the initiating event is accidental or otherwise4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means a ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and ,guam4 7b7 ,applicability of other definitions ,section #baja7bc7 of title #df and section #djajb7;a7 shall apply to this chapter4 4 #ijd4 ,additional workforce training 7a7 ,training on ,emerging transportation technologies ,section #aaac7;b77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,i7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,j7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 notwithstanding section #ccja of title #da1 acquire training on emerging transportation technologies4 4 7b7 ,additional training needs ,section #aaae7;d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and in those subjects furthering the personnel and workforce development needs set forth in the strategic workforce plan of the ,board as required under section #aaac7;h7 after of accident investigation4 #ije4 ,acquiring mission-essential knowledge and skills ,section #aaac7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,direct hire authority 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ccjd and sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 the ,chairman may1 on a determination that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for particular positions1 recruit and directly appoint into the competitive service highly qualified personnel with specialized knowledge important to the function of the ,board4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the authority granted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph4 7,c7 ,exception ,the authority granted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to positions in the excepted service or the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7,d7 ,requirements ,in exercising the authority granted under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,board shall ensure that any action taken by the ,board-- 7i7 is consistent with the merit principles of section #bcja of title #e2 and 7ii7 complies with the public notice requirements of section #ccbg of title #e4 4 #ijf4 ,overtime annual report termination ,section #aaac7;g77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 #ijg4 ,strategic workforce plan ,section #aaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,strategic workforce plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall develop a strategic workforce plan that addresses the immediate and long-term workforce needs of the ,board with respect to carrying out the authorities and duties of the ,board under this chapter4 7#b7 ,aligning the workforce to strategic goals ,in developing the strategic workforce plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,board shall take into consideration-- 7,a7 the current state and capabilities of the ,board1 including a high-level review of mission requirements1 structure1 workforce1 and performance of the ,board2 7,b7 the significant workforce trends1 needs1 issues1 and challenges with respect to the ,board and the transportation industry2 7,c7 the workforce policies1 strategies1 performance measures1 and interventions to mitigate succession risks that guide the workforce investment decisions of the ,board2 7,d7 a workforce planning strategy that identifies workforce needs1 including the knowledge1 skills1 and abilities needed to recruit and retain skilled employees at the ,board2 7,e7 a workforce management strategy that is aligned with the mission1 goals1 and organizational objectives of the ,board2 7,f7 an implementation system for workforce goals focused on addressing continuity of leadership and knowledge sharing across the ,board2 7,g7 an implementation system that addresses workforce competency gaps1 particularly in mission-critical occupations2 and 7,h7 a system for analyzing and evaluating the performance of the ,board's workforce management policies1 programs1 and activities4 7#c7 ,planning period ,the strategic workforce plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall address a #e-year forecast period1 but may include planning for longer periods based on information about trends in the transportation sector4 7#d7 ,plan updates ,the ,board shall update the strategic workforce plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 not less than once every #e years4 7#e7 ,relationship to strategic plan ,the strategic workforce plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 may be developed separately from1 or incorporated into1 the strategic plan required under section #cjf of title #e4 7#f7 ,availability ,the strategic workforce plan under paragraph 7#a7 and the strategic plan required under section #cjf of title #e shall be-- 7,a7 submitted to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 made available to the public on a website of the ,board4 4 #ijh4 ,travel budgets 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,nonaccident related travel budget 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall establish annual fiscal year budgets for non accident-related travel expenditures for each ,board member4 7#b7 ,notification ,the ,board shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of any non accident-related travel budget overrun for any ,board member not later than #cj days of such overrun becoming known to the ,board4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #i of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,amendments ,act of #bjjj 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaac note7 is repealed4 #iji4 ,retention of records ,section #aaac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,retention of records ,notwithstanding chapters #ba1 #bi1 #ca1 and #cc of title #dd1 the ,board may retain investigative records for such periods as determined by the ,board4 4 #iaj4 ,nondisclosure of interview recordings 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,trade secrets and inserting ,certain confidential information2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,board and inserting ,in general4--,the ,board2 and 7ii7 by striking information related to a trade secret referred to in section #aije of title #ah and inserting confidential information described in section #aije of title #ah1 including trade secrets12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,interview recordings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board may not publicly disclose any part of any audio or video recording of an interview of participants in1 or witnesses to1 an accident or incident investigated by the ,board4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not be construed to apply to transcripts or summaries of such interviews4 4 7b7 ,aviation enforcement ,section #aaea of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,notification to ,congress ,if the ,board or ,attorney ,general carry out such civil actions described in subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of this section against an airman employed at the time of the accident or incident by an air carrier operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the ,board shall immediately notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of such civil actions1 including-- 7#a7 the labor union representing the airman involved1 if applicable2 7#b7 the air carrier at which the airman is employed2 7#c7 the docket information of the incident or accident in which the airman was involved2 7#d7 the date of such civil actions taken by the ,board or ,attorney ,general2 and 7#e7 a description of why such civil actions were taken by the ,board or ,attorney ,general4 7e7 ,subsequent notification to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after the notification described in subsection 7d71 the ,board shall submit a report to or brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate describing the status of compliance with the civil actions taken4 4 #iaa4 ,closed unacceptable recommendations ,section #aaaf7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 a list of each recommendation made by the ,board to the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard that was closed in an unacceptable status in the preceding #ab months2 4 #iab4 ,establishment of ,office of ,oversight1 ,accountability1 and ,quality ,assurance 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aabj4 ,office of ,oversight1 ,accountability1 and ,quality ,assurance 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,board shall establish in the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board an ,office of ,oversight1 ,accountability1 and ,quality ,assurance to provide oversight of the duties and responsibilities of the ,board4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,appointment ,the head of the ,office of ,oversight1 ,accountability1 and ,quality ,assurance shall be the ,director1 who shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,board and shall be approved by the ,board4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the ,director shall have demonstrated ability in investigations4 7#c7 ,term ,the ,director shall be appointed for a term of #e years4 7#d7 ,vacancies ,any individual approved to fill a vacancy in the position of the ,director occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of the individual was approved shall be approved for the remainder of the term or for a new term4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 establish and ensure policies that promote integrity1 efficiency1 and effectiveness2 7#b7 prevent and detect waste1 fraud1 and abuse in programs and operations2 7#c7 provide policy direction related to the conduct1 supervision1 and coordination of audits and investigations relating to the activities of the ,board2 7#d7 identify trends and systemic issues within the agency and create strategies and recommendations to address such issues2 7#e7 conduct impartial information gathering about complaints or concerns1 and ensure the ,board is meeting any quality and timeliness standards2 and 7#f7 not conduct any of the duties under this subsection in a manner that interferes with an ongoing safety investigation of the ,board4 7d7 ,reporting criminal violations to ,department of ,justice ,if the ,director has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of ,federal criminal law1 the ,director shall refer the matter to the ,department of ,justice4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere or give the ,office jurisdiction over any active investigation by the ,board or the content of products approved by a vote of the ,board4 7f7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall submit to the ,board1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an annual report on the activities1 investigations1 findings1 and recommendations of the ,director4 7#b7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall cease to have effect on ,october #a1 #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #aaai the following3 #aabj4 ,office of ,oversight1 ,accountability1 and ,quality ,assurance4 4 7c7 ,peer review ,not earlier than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,oversight1 ,accountability1 and ,quality ,assurance of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall enter into the necessary arrangements with an inspector general1 or similar ,federal entity1 to perform a peer review of the ,office4 #iac4 ,miscellaneous investigative authorities 7a7 ,highway investigations ,section #aaca7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking selects in cooperation with a ,state and inserting selects1 concurrent with any ,state investigation4 7b7 ,rail investigations ,section #aaca7;a77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking accident in which there is a fatality or substantial property damage1 or that involves a passenger train and inserting accident1 including a railroad grade crossing or trespasser accident that the ,board selects1 or in which there is otherwise a fatality or substantial property damage1 or that involves a passenger train4 #iad4 ,public availability of accident reports ,section #aaca7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking public at reasonable cost4 and inserting the following3 public 7#a7 in printed form at reasonable cost2 and 7#b7 in electronic form at no cost in a publicly accessible database on a website of the ,board4 4 #iae4 ,ensuring accountability for timeliness of reports ,section #aaca of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,timeliness of reports ,if any accident report under subsection 7e7 is not completed within #b years from the date of the accident1 the ,board 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 identifying such accident report and the reasons for which such report has not been completed4 ,the ,board shall report progress toward completion of the accident report to each such ,committees every #ij days thereafter1 until such time as the accident report is completed4 4 #iaf4 ,ensuring access to data ,section #aacd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,recorders and data ,in investigating an accident under this chapter1 the ,board may-- 7#a7 obtain any recorder or recorded information pertinent to the accident2 7#b7 require a manufacturer or the vendors1 suppliers1 or affiliates of such manufacturer1 to provide to the ,board1 without delay1 information the ,board determines necessary to enable the ,board to read and interpret any recording device or recorded information pertinent to the accident2 and 7#c7 require a manufacturer or the vendors1 suppliers1 or affiliates of such manufacturer1 to provide to the ,board1 without delay1 data and other intellectual property the ,board determines necessary to enable the ,board to perform independent physics-based simulations and analyses of the accident situation4 4 #iag4 ,public availability of safety recommendations ,section #aace7;c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking public at reasonable cost4 and inserting the following3 public-- 7#a7 in printed form at reasonable cost2 and 7#b7 in electronic form in a publicly accessible database on a website of the ,board at no cost4 4 #iah4 ,improving delivery of family assistance 7a7 ,aircraft accidents ,section #aacf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking to families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents and inserting to passengers involved in aircraft accidents and families of such passengers2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting within ,united ,states airspace or airspace delegated to the ,united ,states after aircraft accident2 7,b7 by striking ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall and inserting ,board shall2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking emotional care and support and inserting emotional1 psychological1 and spiritual care and support services2 and 7ii7 by striking the families of passengers involved in the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the families of passengers involved in the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking mental health and counseling services and inserting emotional1 psychological1 and spiritual care and support services2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking the families who have traveled to the location of the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers who have traveled to the location of the accident2 and 7ii7 by inserting passengers and before affected families2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting passengers and before families2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,passenger lists 7#a7 ,requests for passenger lists by the director of family services 7,a7 ,requests by director of family support services ,it shall be the responsibility of the director of family support services designated for an accident under subsection 7a77#a7 to request1 as soon as practicable1 from the air carrier or foreign air carrier involved in the accident a passenger list1 which is based on the best available information at the time of the request4 7,b7 ,use of information ,the director of family support services may not release to any person information on a list obtained under subparagraph 7,a71 except that the director may1 to the extent the director considers appropriate1 provide information on the list about a passenger to-- 7i7 the family of the passenger2 or 7ii7 a local1 ,state1 or ,federal agency responsible for determining the whereabouts or welfare of a passenger4 7#b7 ,requests for passenger lists by designated organization 7,a7 ,requests by designated organization ,the organization designated for an accident under subsection 7a77#b7 may request from the air carrier or foreign air carrier involved in the accident a passenger list4 7,b7 ,use of information ,the designated organization may not release to any person information on a passenger list but may provide information on the list about a passenger to the family of the passenger to the extent the organization considers appropriate4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7g77#a7 by striking the families of passengers involved in the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading by striking prevent mental health and counseling and inserting prevent certain care and support2 7,b7 by striking providing mental health and counseling services and inserting providing emotional1 psychological1 and spiritual care and support2 and 7,c7 by inserting passengers and before families2 7#g7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking ,national ,transportation ,safety2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,passenger list ,the term passenger list means a list based on the best available information at the time of a request1 of the name of each passenger aboard the aircraft involved in the accident4 2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7i7 by striking the families of passengers involved in an aircraft accident and inserting passengers involved in the aircraft accident and the families of such passengers4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by striking the item relating to section #aacf and inserting the following3 #aacf4 ,assistance to passengers involved in aircraft accidents and families of such passengers4 4 7c7 ,rail accidents ,section #aaci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents and inserting to passengers involved in rail passenger accidents and families of such passengers2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall and inserting ,board shall2 7#c7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking emotional care and support and inserting emotional1 psychological and spiritual care and support services2 and 7,b7 by striking the families of passengers involved in the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking the families of passengers involved in the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking mental health and counseling services and inserting emotional1 psychological1 and spiritual care and support services2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking the families who have traveled to the location of the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers who have traveled to the location of the accident2 and 7ii7 by inserting passengers and before affected families2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting passengers and before families2 7#e7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,passenger lists 7#a7 ,requests for passenger lists by the director of family services 7,a7 ,requests by director of family support services ,it shall be the responsibility of the director of family support services designated for an accident under subsection 7a77#a7 to request1 as soon as practicable1 from the rail passenger carrier involved in the accident a passenger list1 which is based on the best available information at the time of the request4 7,b7 ,use of information ,the director of family support services may not release to any person information on a list obtained under subparagraph 7,a71 except that the director may1 to the extent the director considers appropriate1 provide information on the list about a passenger to-- 7i7 the family of the passenger2 or 7ii7 a local1 ,state1 or ,federal agency responsible for determining the whereabouts or welfare of a passenger4 7#b7 ,requests for passenger lists by designated organization 7,a7 ,requests by designated organization ,the organization designated for an accident under subsection 7a77#b7 may request from the rail passenger carrier involved in the accident a passenger list4 7,b7 ,use of information ,the designated organization may not release to any person information on a passenger list but may provide information on the list about a passenger to the family of the passenger to the extent the organization considers appropriate4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking the families of passengers involved in the accident and inserting passengers involved in the accident and the families of such passengers2 7#g7 in subsection 7g77#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking prevent mental health and counseling and inserting prevent certain care and support2 7,b7 by striking providing mental health and counseling services and inserting providing emotional1 psychological1 and spiritual care and support2 and 7,c7 by inserting passengers and before families2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking ,national ,transportation ,safety2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,passenger list ,the term passenger list means a list based on the best available information at the time of the request1 of the name of each passenger aboard the rail passenger carrier's train involved in the accident4 ,a rail passenger carrier shall use reasonable efforts1 with respect to its unreserved trains1 and passengers not holding reservations on its other trains1 to ascertain the names of passengers aboard a train involved in an accident4 4 7d7 ,plans ,to address needs of families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents ,section #bdcaf7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking a major and inserting any4 7e7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by striking the item relating to section #aaci and inserting the following3 #aaci4 ,assistance to passengers involved in rail passenger accidents and families of such passengers4 4 #iai4 ,updating civil penalty authority ,section #aaee of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,aviation penalties and inserting ,penalties2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or section #aacf7;g7 7related to an aircraft accident7 and inserting section #aacf7;g71 or #aaci7;g74 #ibj4 ,electronic availability of public docket records 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall make all records included in the public docket of an accident or incident investigation conducted by the ,board 7or the public docket of a study1 report1 or other product issued by the ,board7 electronically available in a publicly accessible database on a website of the ,board1 regardless of the date on which such public docket or record was created4 7b7 ,database ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,board may utilize the multimodal accident database management system established pursuant to section #aajh of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaai note7 or such other publicly available database as the ,board determines appropriate4 7c7 ,briefings ,the ,board shall provide the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an annual briefing on the implementation of this section until requirements of subsection 7a7 are fulfilled4 ,such briefings shall include-- 7#a7 the number of public dockets that have been made electronically available pursuant to this section2 and 7#b7 the number of public dockets that were unable to be made electronically available1 including all reasons for such inability4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms public docket and record have the same meanings given such terms in section #hja4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #iba4 ,drug-free workplace ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall implement a drug testing program applicable to ,board employees1 including employees in safety or security sensitive positions1 in accordance with ,executive ,order ,no4 #abefd 7#ea ,fed4 ,reg4 #cbhhi74 #ibb4 ,accessibility in workplace 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall conduct an assessment of the headquarters and regional offices of the ,board to determine barriers to accessibility to facilities4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,board shall consider-- 7#a7 compliance with-- 7,a7 the ,architectural ,barriers ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daea et seq47 and the corresponding accessibility guidelines established under part #aaia of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7#b7 the best accessibility practices that exceed the requirements and recommendations of the ,acts and guidelines described in paragraph 7#a74 #ibc4 ,most ,wanted ,list 7a7 ,termination of publication ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board shall terminate publication of the ,most ,wanted ,list and any activities associated with production of any future ,most ,wanted ,list4 7b7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,board from-- 7#a7 conducting advocacy activities unrelated to the ,most ,wanted ,list that the ,board had the authority to conduct prior to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 maintaining materials related to previously issued ,most ,wanted ,lists4 7c7 ,most ,wanted ,list defined ,in this section1 the term ,most ,wanted ,list has the meaning given such term in section #aajb of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note74 #ibd4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,evaluation and audit of ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board ,section #aach7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking expenditures of the ,national ,transportation ,safety and inserting expenditures of the4 7b7 ,organization and administrative ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking the items relating to sections #aag and #aaag2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #aaaf the following3 #aaag4 ,methodology4 4 7c7 ,surface transportation board ,the analysis for subtitle ,,ii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #aa the following3 #ac4 ,surface ,transportation ,board4 4 #ibe4 ,air safety investigators 7a7 ,removal of ,,faa medical certificate requirement ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,chairman of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 shall take such actions as may be necessary to revise the eligibility requirements for the ,air ,safety ,investigating ,series #ahae occupational series 7and any similar occupational series relating to transportation accident investigating7 to remove any requirement that an individual hold a current medical certificate issued by ,administrator4 7b7 ,updates to other requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in coordination with the with the ,administrator and ,chairman1 shall take such actions as may be necessary to update and revise experiential1 educational1 and other eligibility requirements for the ,air ,safety ,investigating ,series #ahae occupational series 7and any similar occupational series relating to transportation accident investigating74 7#b7 ,considerations ,in updating the requirements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall consider-- 7,a7 the direct relationship between any requirement and the duties expected to be performed by the position2 7,b7 changes in the skills and tools necessary to perform transportation accident investigations2 and 7,c7 such other considerations as the ,director1 ,administrator1 or ,chairman determines appropriate4 ,x ,freedom to ,fly ,act of #bjbc #ajja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,freedom to ,fly ,act of #bjbc4 #ajjb4 ,prohibition on implementation of vaccination mandate ,the ,administrator may not implement or enforce any requirement that employees of air carriers be vaccinated against ,,covid-#ai4 #ajjc4 ,prohibition on vaccination requirements for ,,faa contractors ,the ,administrator may not require any contractor to mandate that employees of such contractor obtain a ,,covid-#ai vaccine or enforce any condition regarding ,,covid-#ai vaccination status of employees of a contractor4 #ajjd4 ,prohibition on vaccine mandate for ,,faa employees ,the ,administrator may not implement or enforce any requirement that employees of the ,administration be vaccinated against ,,covid-#ai4 #ajje4 ,prohibition on vaccine mandate for passengers of air carriers ,the ,administrator may not implement or enforce any requirement that passengers of air carriers be vaccinated against ,,covid-#ai4 #ajjf4 ,prohibition on implementation of a mask mandate ,the ,administrator may not implement or enforce any requirement that employee of air carriers wear a mask4 #ajjg4 ,prohibition on mask mandates for ,,faa contractors ,the ,administrator may not require any contractor to mandate that employees of such contractor wear a mask4 #ajjh4 ,prohibition on mask mandate for ,,faa employees ,the ,administrator may not implement or enforce any requirement that employees of the ,administration wear a mask4 #ajji4 ,prohibition on mask mandate for passengers of air carriers ,the ,administrator may not implement or enforce any requirement that passengers of air carriers wear a mask4 #ajaj4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administration means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,xi ,,faa ,research and ,development #aaja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,faa ,research and ,development ,act of #bjbc4 #aajb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means 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 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#d7 ,,nasa ,the term ,,nasa means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 ,a ,authorization of appropriations #aaaa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7a7 of section #dhajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ae7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#af7 #bee1acj1jjj2 for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#ag7 #bfa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#ah7 #bfg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#ai7 #bgc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#bj7 #bgi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 4 ,b ,,faa ,research and ,development ,organization #aaba4 ,report on implementation2 funding for safety research and development ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the allocation of funding pursuant to section #dhajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,secretary of ,transportation to conduct civil aviation research and development and to assess the implementation of section #dhajb7;b77#b7 of such title4 ,c ,,faa ,research and ,development ,activities #aaca4 ,aviation fuel research1 development1 and usage 7a7 ,roadmap ,not later than nine months after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall coordinate with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and consult relevant stakeholders1 including those in industry and academia1 to prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a coordinated research and development roadmap to safely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel in existing and future certified piston-engine aircraft4 ,such roadmap shall-- 7#a7 identify activities to accelerate the development1 testing1 and certification of safe and lead-free fuel for use in general aviation aircraft1 including requisite airport refueling infrastructure2 and 7#b7 consider the feasibility of widespread use of such safe and lead-free aviation fuel by not later than #bjbh4 7b7 ,partnership with private industry ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with industry and pilot operators regarding research programs for mass production and distribution of unleaded aviation gasoline for market viability engine safety1 and define criteria to explore incentive programs to reduce lead emissions for communities in need4 #aacb4 ,continuous lower energy1 emission1 and noise 7,,cleen7 ,the ,administrator shall consider expanding the ,,cleen program under section #dgeaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and broadening eligibility for the ,,cleen program to new entrants to the aviation system4 #aacc4 ,strategy on hydrogen aviation research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall lead the development of a research and development strategy on the safe use of hydrogen as part of a sustainable future for aviation4 ,such strategy shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility1 opportunities1 challenges1 and pathways toward the potential and safe uses of hydrogen in aviation4 7#b7 ,the use of hydrogen in addition to research and development efforts1 including electrification1 operational efficiencies and other alternatives to traditional aviation fuel4 7b7 ,transmittal ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the research and development strategy required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,research and development ,based on the results of the research and development strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 may conduct research and development activities into the following3 7#a7 ,the qualification of hydrogen aviation fuel4 7#b7 ,the safe transition to such fuel for aircraft4 7#c7 ,the advancement of certification efforts for such fuel4 7#d7 ,risk mitigation measures for the use of such fuel in aircraft systems1 including propulsion and storage systems4 #aacd4 ,report on future electric grid resiliency ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 and make publicly available on a website of the ,administration1 a report on the model use of the electrical grid to support future electric advanced air mobility1 including cost1 challenges1 and opportunities for clean generation of electricity relating to such support4 #aace4 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations 7a7 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall carry out research1 development1 demonstration1 and testing on civilian air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the research1 development1 demonstration1 and testing under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider the need for international interoperability of technologies1 data1 operations1 and air traffic control systems2 7#b7 examine the status of using air traffic surveillance technologies1 including space-based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast1 to facilitate the implementation of minimal separation standards over ,united ,states-controlled oceanic airspace2 7#c7 identify mitigating approaches to reducing any operational challenges1 associated costs1 or workload impacts2 and 7#d7 use testing1 data collection1 evaluation1 and analysis on the use of air traffic surveillance technologies1 including space-based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast1 to support the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 7c7 ,pilot program ,the ,administrator may carry out a pilot program to test and evaluate air traffic surveillance equipment over ,united ,states-controlled oceanic airspace and other remote locations4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the activities carried out under this section4 #aacf4 ,utilization of space-based assets to improve air traffic control and aviation safety 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 and in consultation with industry stakeholders1 shall carry out research1 development1 and testing of the use of air traffic ,space-,based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast 7,,ads-,b7 data4 7b7 ,research activities ,in carrying out the research1 development1 and testing under subsection 7a7 the ,administrator shall focus on the following3 7#a7 ,monitoring and automatically reporting air turbulence events4 7#b7 ,providing space-based multilateration surveillance4 7#c7 ,identifying global positioning system 7,,gps7 and global navigation satellite system 7,,gnss7 disruptions affecting air traffic services and assessing the impact of such events on the safety of air traffic and the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7#d7 ,evaluating the feasibility of implementing and using aviation safety technologies and systems using space-based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast data4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the research and development under subsection 7a7 and the activities researched pursuant to subsection 7b74 #aacg4 ,aviation weather technology review 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall conduct a review of current and planned research1 modeling1 and technology capabilities that have the potential to more accurately detect and predict weather impacts to aviation1 including for unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility operations1 inform how advanced predictive models can enhance aviation operations1 and increase national airspace system safety and efficiency4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #aach4 ,air traffic surface operations safety 7a7 ,research ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall continue to carry out research on technologies and operations to enhance air traffic surface operations safety4 7b7 ,requirements ,the research program under subsection 7a7 shall examine the following3 7#a7 ,the safety of current air traffic control operations related to air traffic surface operations4 7#b7 ,emerging in-cockpit technologies to enhance ground situational awareness4 7#c7 ,emerging technologies to enhance air traffic control situational awareness4 7#d7 ,air traffic surface operations safety for diverse advanced air mobility operations4 7#e7 ,safety and operational data needed to inform current and future safety programs on advanced air mobility vehicles4 7#f7 ,economic benefits of utilizing existing airport infrastructure for use in advanced air mobility operations4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the research carried out under this section1 including regarding the transition into operational use of such research4 #aaci4 ,airport and airfield pavement technology research program ,section #gdd of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeje note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking durable airfield pavements4 and inserting resilient and sustainable airfield and vertiport pavements2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 develop sustainability and resiliency guidelines to improve long-term pavement performance and reduce carbon emissions4 4 #aadj4 ,technology review of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator shall conduct a review of current and planned artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve airport efficiency and safety4 7b7 ,summaries ,the review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include examination of the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to the following3 7#a7 ,jet bridges4 7#b7 ,airport service vehicles on airport movement areas4 7#c7 ,aircraft taxi4 7#d7 ,any other areas the ,administrator determines necessary to help improve airport efficiency and safety4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall also include an examination of ,china's domestic application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies identified under subsection 7b74 #aada4 ,research plan for commercial supersonic research ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and industry1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a comprehensive research plan to build on existing research and development activities and identify any further research and development needed to inform the development of ,federal and international policies1 regulations1 standards1 and recommended practices relating to the certification and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft and supersonic overland flight4 #aadb4 ,electromagnetic spectrum research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall conduct research1 engineering1 and development related to the effective and efficient use and management of radio frequency spectrum in the civil aviation domain1 including for aircraft1 unmanned aircraft systems1 and advanced air mobility4 ,such research1 engineering1 and development shall1 at a minimum1 address the following3 7#a7 ,how reallocation or repurposing of radio frequency spectrum adjacent to spectrum allocated for communication1 navigation1 and surveillance may impact the safety of civil aviation4 7#b7 ,the effectiveness of measures to identify risks1 protect1 and mitigate against spectrum interference in frequency bands used in civil and commercial aviation operations to ensure public safety4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the research1 engineering1 and development conducted under subsection 7a74 #aadc4 ,aviation structures1 materials1 and advanced manufacturing research and development 7a7 ,in general ,using the amounts available under section #dhajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall carry out a research and development program for advancing aviation structures1 materials1 and manufacturing for the safe use in and on aircraft4 7b7 ,inclusion ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 include research and development relating to the following3 7#a7 ,metallic and non-metallic based additive materials and processes1 composites1 and other advanced materials4 7#b7 ,process development for the development of design and manufacturing standards for aviation structures1 materials1 and additive manufacturing4 7#c7 ,improving certification efficiency of aviation structures1 materials1 and additively manufactured aviation products and components4 7#d7 ,evaluating long-term material and structural behavior and associated maintenance1 including support for fatigue life determination1 structural changes related to fatigue1 thermal1 corrosive environments1 and expected maintenance of such materials1 including recommended repair techniques4 7#e7 ,partnering with commercial entities to mature and certify1 as appropriate1 the following capabilities for use in aircraft manufacturing3 7,a7 ,additive manufacturing1 including large-scale additive manufacturing4 7,b7 ,aviation structures4 7,c7 ,advanced materials capabilities1 including the development and qualification of new material chemistries4 7#f7 ,inspection and quality assurance technologies for use with complex geometries enabled by advanced manufacturing methods4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the research under subsection 7a74 #aadd4 ,research plan on the remote tower program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a comprehensive plan for research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation needed to mature remote tower technology and provide a strategic roadmap to support standards development1 validation1 and operational certification of such technology4 7b7 ,considerations ,as part of the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator should consider the use of remote tower technologies for advanced air mobility operations4 #aade4 ,air traffic control training 7a7 ,research ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator shall carry out a research program to evaluate opportunities to modernize1 enhance1 and streamline training time to become a ,certified ,professional ,controller4 7b7 ,requirements ,the research under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess the use of advanced technologies1 such as artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 adaptive computer-based simulation1 virtual reality1 or augmented reality1 to enhance controller knowledge retention1 improve performance1 and improve the effectiveness of training time2 7#b7 develop a timeline to deploy proven advanced technologies and associated processes for accreditation in training programs and training facilities within the national airspace system2 and 7#c7 include collaboration with labor organizations and other stakeholders4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the research under subsection 7a74 #aadf4 ,report on aviation cybersecurity directives ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the status of the ,,faa's implementation of section #baaa of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddijc note2 relating to the development of a comprehensive and strategic aviation cybersecurity framework and establishment of a research and development plan to mitigate cybersecurity risks in the ,national ,airspace ,system74 ,the report1 at minimum1 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the ,,faa's progress in developing1 implementing1 and updating such framework4 7#b7 ,a description of prioritized research and development activities for the most needed improvements1 with target dates1 to safeguard the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7#c7 ,an explanation for any delays or challenges in so implementing such section4 #aadg4 ,rule of construction regarding collaborations ,nothing in this title may be construed as modifying or limiting existing collaborations1 or limiting potential engagement on future collaborations1 between the ,administrator1 stakeholders1 and labor organizations1 including the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 pertaining to ,federal ,aviation ,administration research1 development1 demonstration1 and testing activities4 #aadh4 ,turbulence research and development 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 shall carry out applied research and development to-- 7#a7 enhance the monitoring and understanding of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 and 7#b7 inform the development of measures to mitigate safety impacts on crew and the flying public that may result from severe turbulence4 7b7 ,research and development activities ,in conducting the research and development on severe turbulence in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 establish processes and procedures for comprehensive and systematic data collection through both instrumentation and pilot reporting1 of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 7#b7 establish measures for storing and managing such data collection2 7#c7 support measures for monitoring and characterizing incidents of severe turbulence2 7#d7 consider relevant existing research and development from other entities1 including ,federal departments and agencies1 academia1 and the private sector2 and 7#e7 carry out research and development-- 7,a7 to understand the impacts of climate change and other factors on the nature of turbulence1 including severe turbulence and clear-air turbulence2 7,b7 to enhance turbulence forecasts for flight planning and execution1 seasonal predictions for schedule and route-planning1 and long-term projections of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 and 7,c7 on other subject matters areas related to severe turbulence1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7#f7 support the effective transition of the results of research and development to operations1 where appropriate4 7c7 ,no duplication ,the ,administrator shall ensure that research and development activities under this section do not duplicate other ,federal programs relating to turbulence4 7d7 ,turbulence data 7#a7 ,commercial providers ,in conducting research and development activities under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator may enter into agreements with commercial providers for the following3 7,a7 ,the purchase of turbulence data4 7,b7 ,the placement on aircraft of instruments relevant to understanding and monitoring turbulence4 7#b7 ,data access ,the ,administrator shall make the data collected pursuant to subsection 7b7 widely available and accessible to the scientific research1 user1 and stakeholder communities1 including the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 to the greatest extent practicable and in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration data management policies4 7e7 ,report on turbulence research ,not later than #ae months after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 details the activities conducted under this section1 including how the research and development activities under subsection 7b7 have contributed to the goals specified in subsection 7a72 7#b7 assesses the current state of scientific understanding of the causes1 occurrence rates1 and past and projected future trends in occurrence rates of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 7#c7 describes the processes and procedures for collecting1 storing1 and managing1 data in pursuant to subsection 7b72 7#d7 assesses-- 7,a7 the use of commercial providers pursuant to subsection 7d77#a72 and 7,b7 the need for any future ,federal ,government collection or procurement of data and instruments related to turbulence1 including an assessment of costs2 7#e7 describes how such data will be made available to the scientific research1 user1 and stakeholder communities2 and 7#f7 identifies future research and development needed to inform the development of measures to predict and mitigate the safety impacts that may result from severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence4 #aadi4 ,research1 development1 and demonstration programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall carry out research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and demonstration programs for low-carbon alternative aviation fuels1 which may include next-generation feedstocks1 biofuels1 and bioderived chemicals4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall collaborate with ,federal agencies1 industry stakeholders1 research institutions1 and other relevant stakeholders1 to accelerate the research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and demonstrations programs described in subsection 7a7 and facilitate ,united ,states sustainability and competitiveness in aviation4 #aaej4 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized in this title may be used to conduct research1 develop1 design1 plan1 promulgate1 implement1 or execute a policy1 program1 order1 or contract of any kind with the ,chinese ,communist ,party or any ,chinese-owned entity unless such activities are specifically authorized by a law enacted after the date of enactment of this title4 #aaea4 ,center of ,excellence for ,alternative ,jet ,fuels and ,environment 7,,ascent7 ,the ,center of ,excellence for ,alternative ,jet ,fuels and ,environment 7,,ascent7 shall subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose and consistent with the research and development strategy in section #aacc1 conduct research on hydrogen to increase aviation decarbonization4 ,such research shall be in addition to any other research authorized to be carried out by the ,center1 including other research relating to hydrogen4 #aaeb4 ,study on aeronautical standards 7a7 ,study required ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall conduct a study on the modernization of aeronautical standards4 7b7 ,designation ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,modernization of ,aeronautical ,standards and ,aircraft ,performance ,study4 7c7 ,elements ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of differences between current atmospheric conditions and baseline atmospheric conditions1 including both mean and extreme values4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the impacts to operation1 maintenance1 and sustainment costs of covered commercial aircraft due to the differences identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,an estimation of the number of weight restriction hours for covered commercial aircraft at covered commercial airports under baseline1 current1 and projected atmospheric conditions4 7#d7 ,an assessment of required infrastructure investment at covered commercial airports such that the number of weight restriction hours under projected atmospheric conditions is equivalent to the number of weight restriction hours with current infrastructure and route structure under baseline and current atmospheric conditions4 7#e7 ,recommendations for atmospheric and climatic design requirements for future commercial aircraft to account for projected atmospheric conditions4 7#f7 ,an analysis of impacts to operation1 maintenance1 and sustainment costs and aircraft performance of military aircraft due to the differences identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,atmospheric and climatic design requirements for military aircraft1 or other equipment1 which should be updated to account for current and projected atmospheric conditions4 7#h7 ,recommended updates or supplements to atmospheric standards due to current atmospheric conditions4 7#i7 ,criteria under which future updates or supplements to atmospheric standards should be made4 7d7 ,transmittal ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration shall transmit the results of the study to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the congressional defense committees not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,aircraft performance ,the term aircraft performance includes the following3 7,a7 ,range4 7,b7 ,payload capacity4 7,c7 ,runway length requirement4 7,d7 ,climb rate4 7,e7 ,turn rate4 7,f7 ,operating altitude4 7,g7 ,acceleration4 7#b7 ,atmospheric standards ,the term atmospheric standards means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,states ,standard ,atmosphere of #aigf4 7,b7 ,,mil-,,hdbk-#caj1 ,climatic ,information to ,determine ,design and ,test ,requirements for ,military ,systems and ,equipment4 7,c7 ,any other standard as determined by the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#c7 ,baseline atmospheric conditions ,the term baseline atmospheric conditions means the atmospheric conditions referred to in the most recent release of an atmospheric standard4 7#d7 ,covered commercial airports ,the term covered commercial airports means the following3 7,a7 ,the #cj commercial service airports 7as such term is defined in section #dgajb7g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 with the most passenger boardings in the most recent calendar year ending before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,the five public airports 7as such term is defined in section #dgajb7ba7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 not described in clause 7i7 with the highest all-cargo landed weight in the most recent calendar year ending before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,covered commercial aircraft ,the term covered commercial aircraft means the ten aircraft types still in production with the highest number of operations at covered commercial airports in the most recent calendar year ending before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#f7 ,commercial aircraft ,the term commercial aircraft means an air carrier operating under part #aba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#g7 ,congressional defense committees ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,current atmospheric conditions ,the term current atmospheric conditions means the atmospheric conditions observed in the five most recent calendar years ending before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#i7 ,projected atmospheric conditions ,the term projected atmospheric conditions means the mean atmospheric conditions projected by the ,international ,panel on ,climate ,change under the ,sixth ,assessment ,report in scenarios-- 7,a7 ,,ssp#a-a4i2 7,b7 ,,ssp#a-b4f2 7,c7 ,,ssp#b-d4e2 7,d7 ,,ssp#c-g4j2 and 7,e7 ,,ssp#e-h4e4 7#aj7 ,military aircraft ,the term military aircraft means an aircraft that-- 7,a7 is currently being developed1 procured1 or operated by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 is a bomber1 fighter1 attack helicopter1 transport helicopter1 strategic transport1 tactical transport1 or surveillance aircraft4 7#aa7 ,passenger boardings ,the term passenger boardings has the meaning given such term in section #dgajb7ae7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ab7 ,weight restriction hour ,the term weight restriction hour means an hour when the maximum temperature for that hour matches or exceeds the weight-restriction temperature threshold for a specific aircraft4 ,,xii ,aviation ,revenue ,provisions #abja4 ,airport and airway trust fund expenditure authority 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 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting or the ,securing ,growth and ,robust ,leadership in ,american ,aviation ,act24 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #iejb7;e77#b7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbh4 #abjb4 ,extension of taxes funding airport and airway trust fund 7a7 ,fuel taxes ,section #djha7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,ticket taxes 7#a7 ,persons ,section #dbfa7k77#a77;,a77ii7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,property ,section #dbga7;d77#a77;,a77ii7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7c7 ,fractional ownership programs 7#a7 ,fuel tax ,section #djdc7;d7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,treatment as noncommercial aviation ,section #djhc7;b7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbh4 7#c7 ,exemption from ticket tax ,section #dbfa7;j7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #abjc4 ,designation of certain airports as ports of entry 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall-- 7#a7 pursuant to the ,act of ,august #a1 #aiad 7#ch ,stat4 #fbc1 chapter #bbc2 #ai ,u4,s4,c4 #b71 designate each airport described in subsection 7b7 as a port of entry2 and 7#b7 terminate the application of the user fee requirement under section #bcf of the ,trade and ,tariff ,act of #aihd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #eh;b7 with respect to the airport4 7b7 ,airports described ,an airport described in this subsection is an airport that-- 7#a7 is a primary airport 7as defined in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 is located not more than #cj miles from the northern or southern international land border of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 is associated1 through a formal1 legal instrument1 including a valid contract or governmental ordinance1 with a land border crossing or a seaport not more than #cj miles from the airport2 and 7#d7 through such association1 meets the numerical criteria considered by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection for establishing a port of entry1 as set forth in-- 7,a7 ,treasury ,decision #hb-cg 7#dg ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajacg2 relating to revision of customs criteria for establishing ports of entry and stations71 as revised by ,treasury ,decisions #hf-ad 7#ea ,fed4 ,reg4 #deei7 and #hg-fe 7#eb ,fed4 ,reg4 #afcbh72 or 7,b7 any successor guidance or regulation4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,july #bj1 #bjbc4,kevin ,f4 ,mc,cumber1,clerk4 ,september #ba1 #bjbc,read the second time and placed on the calendar