Public Law 114–190: To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. Public Law190 Public Law 114–190130 Stat. 615 2016-07-15 2016-07-15 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.202507022026-01-02 114public PUBLIC LAW 114–190—JULY 15, 2016 130 STAT. 615 Public Law114–190 114th Congress
An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

July 15, 2016

[H.R. 636]

   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act

of 2016.

49 USC 40101 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 1101.  Sec. 1102.  Sec. 1103.  Sec. 1104.  Sec. 1105.  Sec. 1106.  Sec. 1107.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1201.  Sec. 1202.  TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 2101.  Sec. 2102.  Sec. 2103.  Sec. 2104.  Sec. 2105.  Sec. 2106.  Sec. 2107.  Sec. 2108.  Sec. 2109.  Sec. 2110.  Sec. 2111.  Sec. 2112.  Sec. 2113.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2201.  Sec. 2202.  Sec. 2203.  Sec. 2204.  Sec. 2205.  Sec. 2206.  Sec. 2207.  Sec. 2208.  Sec. 2209.  Sec. 2210.  Sec. 2211.  Sec. 2212.  Sec. 2213.  Subtitle C— Sec. 2301.  Sec. 2302.  Sec. 2303.  Sec. 2304.  Sec. 2305.  Sec. 2306.  Sec. 2307.  Sec. 2308.  Sec. 2309.  TITLE III— Sec. 3001.  Sec. 3002.  Subtitle A— Sec. 3101.  Sec. 3102.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3201.  Sec. 3202.  Sec. 3203.  Sec. 3204.  Sec. 3205.  Sec. 3206.  Subtitle C— Sec. 3301.  Sec. 3302.  Sec. 3303.  Sec. 3304.  Sec. 3305.  Sec. 3306.  Subtitle D— Sec. 3401.  Sec. 3402.  Sec. 3403.  Sec. 3404.  Sec. 3405.  Sec. 3406.  Sec. 3407.  Sec. 3408.  Sec. 3409.  Sec. 3410.  Sec. 3411.  Subtitle E— Sec. 3501.  Sec. 3502.  Sec. 3503.  Sec. 3504.  Sec. 3505.  Sec. 3506.  Subtitle F— Sec. 3601.  Sec. 3602.  Sec. 3603. 
SEC. 2.

49 USC 40101 note.

APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS DEFINED.  In this Act, unless expressly provided otherwise, the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>FAA EXTENSION</heading> <subtitle id="d336220e624" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Airport and Airway Programs</heading> <section id="d336220e629" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d74be8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1101/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s48103/a">Section 48103(a) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2015</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2017.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d74be9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1101/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Project Grant Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47104/c">Section 47104(c) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e676" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c11a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47107/r/3">Section 47107(r)(3) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 16, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c11b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47115/j">Section 47115(j) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2015</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>July 15, 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2017,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c11c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47124/b/3/E">Section 47124(b)(3)(E) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2015</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>July 15, 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c11d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47141/f">Section 47141(f) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c11e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s41743/e/2">Section 41743(e)(2) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2015</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c11f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><content>Section 186(d) of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (<ref href="/us/stat/117/2518">117 Stat. 2518</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2015</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>July 15, 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c120-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><content>Section 409(d) of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s41731">49 U.S.C. 41731 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c121-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><chapeau>Section 140(c)(1) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/stat/126/28">126 Stat. 28</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d7c122-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2013 through 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2013 through 2017,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d7c123-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>or an extension of this Act</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/618">130 STAT. 618</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c124-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 332(c)(1) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>5 years after the date of enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on September 30, 2019</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c125-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/j" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><content>Section 411(h) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s42301">49 U.S.C. 42301</ref> prec. note) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d7c126-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1102/k" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><content>Section 822(k) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47141">49 U.S.C. 47141 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e892" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1103" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4d7e837-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s106/k">Section 106(k) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d7e838-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1103/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (1)(E) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d7e839-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>$9,909,724,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d7e83a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1103/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2015</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>July 15, 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2012 through 2017,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e936" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1104" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><heading>AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4d7e83b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s48101/a/5">Section 48101(a)(5) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d7e83c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>$2,855,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d336220e958" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1105" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><heading>RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4d80f4d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s48102/a/9">Section 48102(a)(9) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d80f4e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>$166,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d336220e979" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1106" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading>FUNDING FOR AVIATION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d8365f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1106/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s48114">Section 48114 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d83660-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1106/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2017,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d83661-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1106/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2017</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d83662-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1106/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Aviation Funding Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The budget authority authorized in this title, including the amendments made by this title, shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of subsections (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s48114">section 48114 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e1036" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stA/s1107" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading>ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s41742/a/2">Section 41742(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2014,</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>July 15, 2016,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2014, $93,000,000 for fiscal year 2015, and $175,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e1056" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Revenue Provisions</heading> <section id="d336220e1061" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FROM AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d85d73-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1201/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9502(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d85d74-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9502">26 USC 9502</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/130/619">130 STAT. 619</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d85d75-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1201/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 16, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2017</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d85d76-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1201/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the semicolon at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016;</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d85d77-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1201/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9502(e)(2)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d85d78-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9502">26 USC 9502</ref>.</p></sidenote> of such Code <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 16, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e1137" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF TAXES FUNDING AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d8ab99-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fuel Taxes</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4081(d)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8ab9a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4081">26 USC 4081</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d8ab9b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ticket Taxes</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8ab9c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Persons</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4261(k)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8ab9d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4271(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d8ab9e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fractional Ownership Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8ab9f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment as noncommercial aviation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4083(b) of such Code <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 16, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8aba0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tI/stB/s1202/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption from ticket taxes</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4261(j) of such Code <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>July 15, 2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2017</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>AVIATION SAFETY CRITICAL REFORMS</heading> <subtitle id="d336220e1267" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Safety</heading> <section id="d336220e1272" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2101" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2101">SEC. 2101. </num><heading>PILOT RECORDS DATABASE DEADLINE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44703/i/2">Section 44703(i)(2) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Administrator shall establish</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than April 30, 2017, the Administrator shall establish and make available for use</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d336220e1291" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2102">SEC. 2102. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8aba1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8aba2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44701">49 USC 44701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COCKPIT AUTOMATION MANAGEMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4d8f9c3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8f9c4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2102/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9c5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Verification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>develop a process to verify that air carrier training programs incorporate measures to train pilots on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8f9c6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2102/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>monitoring automation systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8f9c7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2102/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>controlling the flightpath of aircraft without autopilot or autoflight systems engaged;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8f9c8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2102/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>develop metrics or measurable tasks that air carriers can use to evaluate pilot monitoring proficiency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8f9c9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2102/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9ca-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>issue guidance to aviation safety inspectors responsible for oversight of the operations of air carriers on tracking and assessing pilots’ proficiency in manual flight; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d8f9cb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2102/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9cc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>issue guidance to air carriers and inspectors regarding standards for compliance with the requirements for enhanced <page identifier="/us/stat/130/620">130 STAT. 620</page> pilot training contained in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 12, 2013 (<ref href="/us/fr/78/67800">78 Fed. Reg. 67800</ref>).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e1351" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2103" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2103">SEC. 2103. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9cd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9ce-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9cf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9d0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading>ENHANCED MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING FOR PILOTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall consider the recommendations of the Pilot Fitness Aviation Rulemaking Committee in determining whether to implement, as part of a comprehensive medical certification process for pilots with a first- or second-class airman medical certificate, additional screening for mental health conditions, including depression and suicidal thoughts or tendencies, and assess treatments that would address any risk associated with such conditions.</content></section> <section id="d336220e1367" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2104" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2104">SEC. 2104. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9d1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s46301">49 USC 46301 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9d2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9d3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d8f9d4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><heading>LASER POINTER INCIDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d946f5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2104/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in coordination with appropriate Federal law enforcement agencies, shall provide quarterly updates to the appropriate committees of Congress regarding—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d946f6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2104/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of incidents involving the beam from a laser pointer (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s39A">section 39A of title 18, United States Code</ref>) being aimed at, or in the flight path of, an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d946f7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2104/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of civil or criminal enforcement actions taken by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Transportation, or another Federal agency with regard to the incidents described in paragraph (1), including the amount of the civil or criminal penalties imposed on violators;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d946f8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2104/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the resolution of any incidents described in paragraph (1) that did not result in a civil or criminal enforcement action; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4d946f9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2104/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>any actions the Department of Transportation or another Federal agency has taken on its own, or in conjunction with other Federal agencies or local law enforcement agencies, to deter the type of activity described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d946fa-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2104/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall revise the maximum civil penalty that may be imposed on an individual who aims the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft in the airspace jurisdiction of the United States, or at the flight path of such an aircraft, to be $25,000.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e1426" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2105" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2105">SEC. 2105. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d946fb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d946fc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d946fd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d946fe-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Rotorcraft.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4d946ff-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44504">49 USC 44504 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CRASH-RESISTANT FUEL SYSTEMS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall evaluate and update, as necessary, standards for crash-resistant fuel systems for civilian rotorcraft.</content></section> <section id="d336220e1446" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2106" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2106">SEC. 2106. </num><heading>HIRING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4d9bc30-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2106/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44506">Section 44506 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4da3161-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hiring of Certain Air Traffic Control Specialists</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3162-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of applicants</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3163-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ensuring selection of most qualified applicants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In appointing<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da3164-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote> individuals to the position of air traffic controller, the Administrator shall give preferential consideration to qualified individuals maintaining 52 consecutive weeks of air traffic control experience <page identifier="/us/stat/130/621">130 STAT. 621</page> involving the full-time active separation of air traffic after receipt of an air traffic certification or air traffic control facility rating within 5 years of application while serving at—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3165-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control facility;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3166-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a civilian or military air traffic control facility of the Department of Defense; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3167-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a tower operating under contract with the Federal Aviation Administration under section 47124.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3168-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of additional applicants</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3169-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>After giving preferential consideration to applicants under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall consider additional applicants for the position of air traffic controller by referring an approximately equal number of individuals for appointment among the 2 applicant pools described in this subparagraph. The number of individuals referred for consideration from each group shall not differ by more than 10 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da316a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pool 1</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Pool 1 applicants are individuals who—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da316b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>have successfully completed air traffic controller training and graduated from an institution participating in the Collegiate Training Initiative program maintained under subsection (c)(1) and who have received from the institution—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="yf4da316c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>an appropriate recommendation; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yf4da316d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>an endorsement certifying that the individual would have met the requirements in effect as of December 31, 2013, for an appropriate recommendation;</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da316e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da316f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>are eligible for a veterans recruitment appointment pursuant to section 4214 of title 38 and provide a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty within 120 days of the announcement closing;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3170-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>are eligible veterans (as defined in section 4211 of title 38) maintaining aviation experience obtained in the course of the individual’s military experience; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3171-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>are preference eligible veterans (as defined in section 2108 of title 5).</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3172-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pool 2</inline>.—</heading><content>Pool 2 applicants are individuals who apply under a vacancy announcement recruiting from all United States citizens.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3173-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of biographical assessments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3174-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biographical assessments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall not use any biographical assessment when hiring under paragraph (1)(A) or paragraph (1)(B)(ii).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3175-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reconsideration of applicants disqualified on basis of biographical assessments</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3176-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If an individual described in paragraph (1)(A) or paragraph (1)(B)(ii), who applied for the position of air traffic controller with the Administration in response to Vacancy Announcement FAA–AMC–14–ALLSRCE–33537 (issued on February <page identifier="/us/stat/130/622">130 STAT. 622</page> 10, 2014), was disqualified from the position as the result of a biographical assessment, the Administrator shall provide the applicant an opportunity to reapply for the position as soon as practicable under the revised hiring practices.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3177-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of age restriction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall waive any maximum age restriction for the position of air traffic controller with the Administration that would otherwise disqualify an individual from the position if the individual—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da3178-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da3179-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>is reapplying for the position pursuant to clause (i) on or before December 31, 2017; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4da317a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>met the maximum age requirement on the date of the individual’s previous application for the position during the interim hiring process.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da588b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da588c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum entry age for experienced controllers</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 3307 of title 5, the maximum limit of age for an original appointment to a position as an air traffic controller shall be 35 years of age for those maintaining 52 weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of air traffic after receipt of an air traffic certification or air traffic control facility rating in a civilian or military air traffic control facility.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4da588d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2106/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da588e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s41705">49 USC 41705 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall consider directly notifying secondary schools and institutions of higher learning, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Minority Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, of a vacancy announcement under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44506/f/1/B/iii">section 44506(f)(1)(B)(iii) of title 49, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e1677" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2107" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2107">SEC. 2107. </num><heading>TRAINING POLICIES REGARDING ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4da7f9f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2107/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fa0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fa1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fa2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report assessing required air carrier personnel and contractor training programs regarding the assistance of persons with disabilities, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da7fa3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2107/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>variations in training programs between air carriers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da7fa4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2107/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>instances since 2005 where the Department of Transportation has requested that an air carrier take corrective action following a review of the air carrier’s training programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4da7fa5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2107/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>actions taken by air carriers following requests described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4da7fa6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2107/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fa7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best Practices</inline>.—</heading><content>After the date the report is submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary of Transportation, based on the findings of the report, shall develop, make publicly available, and appropriately disseminate to air carriers such best practices as the Secretary considers necessary to improve the reviewed training programs.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e1725" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2108" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2108">SEC. 2108. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fa8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fa9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7faa-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading>AIR TRAVEL ACCESSIBILITY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking referenced in the Secretary’s Report on Significant Rulemakings, dated June 15, 2015, and assigned Regulation Identification Number 2105–AE12.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/623">130 STAT. 623</page></content></section> <section id="d336220e1741" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2109">SEC. 2109. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fab-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44701">49 USC 44701 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4da7fac-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading>ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION RESOURCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4db1bed-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject to the requirements of subsection (b), the Administrator of the FAA may enter into a reimbursable agreement with an applicant or certificate-holder for the reasonable travel and per diem expenses of the FAA associated with official travel to expedite the acceptance or validation by a foreign authority of an FAA certificate or design approval or the acceptance or validation by the FAA of a foreign authority certificate or design approval.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4db1bee-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may enter into an agreement under subsection (a) only if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bef-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the travel covered under the agreement is deemed necessary, by both the Administrator and the applicant or certificate-holder, to expedite the acceptance or validation of the relevant certificate or approval;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the travel is conducted at the request of the applicant or certificate-holder;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>travel plans and expenses are approved by the applicant or certificate-holder prior to travel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the agreement requires payment in advance of FAA services and is consistent with the processes under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s106/l/6">section 106(l)(6) of title 49, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of occasions on which the Administrator entered into reimbursable agreements under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of occasions on which the Administrator declined a request by an applicant or certificate-holder to enter into a reimbursable agreement under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the amount of reimbursements collected in accordance with agreements under this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the extent to which reimbursable agreements under this section assisted in reducing the amount of time necessary for validations of certificates and design approvals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bf9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicant</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>applicant</term>” means a person that has—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bfa-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>applied to a foreign authority for the acceptance or validation of an FAA certificate or design approval; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bfb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>applied to the FAA for the acceptance or validation of a foreign authority certificate or design approval.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bfc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certificate-holder</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>certificate-holder</term>” means a person that holds a certificate issued by the Administrator under <ref href="/us/cfr/t14/pt21">part 21 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4db1bfd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2109/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FAA</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>FAA</term>” means the Federal Aviation Administration.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e1874" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2110">SEC. 2110. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4db1bfe-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44718">49 USC 44718 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4db1bff-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4db1c00-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading>TOWER MARKING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d71-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue regulations to require the marking of covered towers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d72-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Marking Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations under subsection (a) shall require that a covered tower be clearly marked in a manner <page identifier="/us/stat/130/624">130 STAT. 624</page> that is consistent with applicable guidance under the Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular issued December 4, 2015 (AC 70/7460–1L), or other relevant safety guidance, as determined by the Administrator.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d73-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations issued under subsection (a) shall ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d74-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>all covered towers constructed on or after the date on which such regulations take effect are marked in accordance with subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d75-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dc2d76-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>a covered tower constructed before the date on which such regulations take effect is marked in accordance with subsection (b) not later than 1 year after such effective date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d77-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d78-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d79-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered tower</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d7a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered tower</term>” means a structure that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d7b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>is self-standing or supported by guy wires and ground anchors;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d7c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>is 10 feet or less in diameter at the above-ground base, excluding concrete footing;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d7d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>at the highest point of the structure is at least 50 feet above ground level;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d7e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>at the highest point of the structure is not more than 200 feet above ground level;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d7f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>has accessory facilities on which an antenna, sensor, camera, meteorological instrument, or other equipment is mounted; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d80-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><chapeau>is located—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d81-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/VI/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>outside the boundaries of an incorporated city or town; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d82-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/VI/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><chapeau>on land that is—</chapeau><subitem class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d83-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/VI/bb/AA" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="AA">(AA) </num><content>undeveloped; or</content></subitem> <subitem class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d84-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/i/VI/bb/BB" style="-uslm-lc:I658131"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="BB">(BB) </num><content>used for agricultural purposes.</content></subitem> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d85-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/ii" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered tower</term>” does not include any structure that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d86-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>is adjacent to a house, barn, electric utility station, or other building;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d87-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>is within the curtilage of a farmstead;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d88-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>supports electric utility transmission or distribution lines;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d89-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>is a wind-powered electrical generator with a rotor blade radius that exceeds 6 feet; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d8a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/A/ii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>is a street light erected or maintained by a Federal, State, local, or tribal entity.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d8b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/1/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Undeveloped</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>undeveloped</term>” means a defined geographic area where the Administrator determines low-flying aircraft are operated on a routine basis, such as low-lying forested areas with predominant tree cover under 200 feet and pasture and range land.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d8c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall define such other terms as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d8d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Database</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d8e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>develop a database that contains the location and height of each covered tower;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d8f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>keep the database current to the extent practicable;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/625">130 STAT. 625</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d90-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure that any proprietary information in the database is protected from disclosure in accordance with law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d91-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>ensure that, by virtue of accessing the database, users agree and acknowledge that information in the database—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d92-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/e/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>may only be used for aviation safety purposes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dc2d93-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2110/e/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>may not be disclosed for purposes other than aviation safety, regardless of whether or not the information is marked or labeled as proprietary or with a similar designation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e2114" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2111">SEC. 2111. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dc2d94-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44903">49 USC 44903 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AVIATION CYBERSECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dd6615-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive and Strategic Aviation Framework</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd6616-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd6617-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall facilitate and support the development of a comprehensive and strategic framework of principles and policies to reduce cybersecurity risks to the national airspace system, civil aviation, and agency information systems using a total systems approach that takes into consideration the interactions and interdependence of different components of aircraft systems and the national airspace system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd6618-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd6619-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>identify and address the cybersecurity risks associated with—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd661a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the modernization of the national airspace system;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd661b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the automation of aircraft, equipment, and technology; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd661c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>aircraft systems, including by—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd661d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>directing the Aircraft Systems Information Security Protection Working Group—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd661e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>to assess cybersecurity risks to aircraft systems;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd661f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>to review the extent to which existing rulemaking, policy, and guidance to promote safety also promote aircraft systems information security protection; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd6620-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii/I/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>to provide appropriate recommendations to the Administrator if separate or additional rulemaking, policy, or guidance is needed to address cybersecurity risks to aircraft systems; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd6621-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau>identifying and addressing—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd6622-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii/II/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>cybersecurity risks associated with in-flight entertainment systems; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd6623-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/A/iii/II/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>whether in-flight entertainment systems can and should be isolated and separate, such as through an air gap, under existing rulemaking, policy, and guidance;</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d34-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>clarify cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of offices and employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, as the roles and responsibilities relate to cybersecurity at the Federal Aviation Administration;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d35-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>identify and implement objectives and actions to reduce cybersecurity risks to air traffic control information <page identifier="/us/stat/130/626">130 STAT. 626</page> systems, including actions to improve implementation of information security standards, such as those of the National Institute of Standards and Technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d36-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>support voluntary efforts by industry, RTCA, Inc., and other standards-setting organizations to develop and identify consensus standards and best practices relating to guidance on aviation systems information security protection, consistent, to the extent appropriate, with the cybersecurity risk management activities described in section 2(e) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s272/e">15 U.S.C. 272(e)</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d37-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d38-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><content>establish guidelines for the voluntary exchange of information between and among aviation stakeholders pertaining to aviation-related cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d39-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>identify short- and long-term objectives and actions that can be taken in response to cybersecurity risks to the national airspace system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d3a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>identify research and development activities to inform actions in response to cybersecurity risks.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d3b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the activities under this subsection, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d3c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d3d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>coordinate with aviation stakeholders, including, at a minimum, representatives of industry, airlines, manufacturers, airports, RTCA, Inc., and unions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d3e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d3f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>consult with the heads of relevant agencies and with international regulatory authorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d40-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>if determined appropriate, convene an expert panel or working group to identify and address cybersecurity risks; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d41-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d42-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate, on a periodic basis, the effectiveness of the principles established under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d43-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d44-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update on Cybersecurity Implementation Progress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress an update on progress made toward the implementation of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d45-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d46-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d47-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d48-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d49-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Research and development.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cybersecurity Threat Model</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the open recommendation issued in 2015 by the Government Accountability Office to assess and research the potential cost and timetable of developing and maintaining an agencywide threat model, which shall be updated regularly, to strengthen the cybersecurity of agency systems across the Federal Aviation Administration. The Administrator shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the status, results, and composition of the threat model.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d4a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Institute of Standards and Technology Information Security Standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d4b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d4c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d4d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d4e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote> than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, after consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall transmit <page identifier="/us/stat/130/627">130 STAT. 627</page> to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d4f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a cybersecurity standards plan to improve implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s latest revisions to information security guidance for Federal Aviation Administration information and Federal Aviation Administration information systems within set timeframes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d50-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an explanation of why any such revisions are not incorporated in the plan or are not incorporated within set timeframes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d51-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d52-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d53-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d54-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cybersecurity Research and Development</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, shall establish a cybersecurity research and development plan for the national airspace system, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d55-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any proposal for research and development cooperation with international partners;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d56-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d57-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d58-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation and determination of research and development needs to determine any cybersecurity risks of cabin communications and cabin information technology systems on board in the passenger domain; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dd8d59-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2111/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dd8d5a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>objectives, proposed tasks, milestones, and a 5-year budgetary profile.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e2391" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2112">SEC. 2112. </num><heading>REPAIR STATIONS LOCATED OUTSIDE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4de028b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Risk-Based Oversight</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44733">Section 44733 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de028c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (g);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de028d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4de50ae-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Risk-Based Oversight</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50af-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50b0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, the Administrator shall take measures to ensure that the safety assessment system established under subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>places particular consideration on inspections of part 145 repair stations located outside the United States that conduct scheduled heavy maintenance work on part 121 air carrier aircraft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>accounts for the frequency and seriousness of any corrective actions that part 121 air carriers must implement to aircraft following such work at such repair stations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">International agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall take the measures required under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in accordance with United States obligations under applicable international agreements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in a manner consistent with the applicable laws of the country in which a repair station is located.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to data</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may access and review such information or data in the possession of a part 121 air carrier as the Administrator may require in carrying out paragraph (1)(B).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and<page identifier="/us/stat/130/628">130 STAT. 628</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50b9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="yf4de50ba-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heavy maintenance work</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>heavy maintenance work</term>’ means a C-check, a D-check, or equivalent maintenance operation with respect to the airframe of a transport-category aircraft.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4de50bb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50bc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50bd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50be-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50bf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50c0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44733">49 USC 44733 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50c1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, a notice of proposed rulemaking required pursuant to section 44733(d)(2) is published in the Federal Register; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50c2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>not later than 1 year after the date on which the notice of proposed rulemaking is published in the Federal Register, the rulemaking is finalized.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4de50c3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50c4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de50c5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44733">49 USC 44733 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Background Investigations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall ensure that each employee of a repair station certificated under <ref href="/us/cfr/t14/pt145">part 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, who performs a safety-sensitive function on an air carrier aircraft has undergone a pre-employment background investigation sufficient to determine whether the individual presents a threat to aviation safety, in a manner that is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50c6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>determined acceptable by the Administrator;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50c7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>consistent with the applicable laws of the country in which the repair station is located; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de50c8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2112/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>consistent with the United States obligations under international agreements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e2592" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2113" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2113">SEC. 2113. </num><heading>ENHANCED TRAINING FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4de77d9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44734/a">Section 44734(a) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de77da-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2113/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de77db-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2113/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de77dc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stA/s2113/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yf4de77dd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>recognizing and responding to potential human trafficking victims.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e2643" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>UAS Safety</heading> <section id="d336220e2648" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2201">SEC. 2201. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4de77de-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4de9eef-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2201/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions Applied</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subtitle, the terms “unmanned aircraft”, “unmanned aircraft system”, and “small unmanned aircraft” have the meanings given those terms in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>), as amended by this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4de9ef0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2201/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FAA Modernization and Reform Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de9ef1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2201/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (6) by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>55 pounds</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4de9ef2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2201/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (7) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yf4dec603-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Test range</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/130/629">130 STAT. 629</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dec604-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>test range</term>’ means a defined geographic area where research and development are conducted as authorized by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4dec605-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dec606-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>test range</term>’ includes any of the 6 test ranges established by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration under section 332(c), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subparagraph, and any public entity authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration as an unmanned aircraft system flight test center before January 1, 2009.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e2742" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2202">SEC. 2202. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dec607-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dec608-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading>IDENTIFICATION STANDARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4df1429-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the President of RTCA, Inc., and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall convene industry stakeholders to facilitate the development of consensus standards for remotely identifying operators and owners of unmanned aircraft systems and associated unmanned aircraft.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4df142a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of any standards developed under subsection (a), the Administrator shall ensure the consideration of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df142b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>requirements for remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df142c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>appropriate requirements for different classifications of unmanned aircraft systems operations, including public and civil; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df142d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the feasibility of the development and operation of a publicly accessible online database of unmanned aircraft and the operators thereof, and any criteria for exclusion from the database.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4df142e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df142f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on any standards developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4df1430-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2202/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df1431-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df1432-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Administrator submits the report under subsection (c), the Administrator shall issue regulations or guidance, as appropriate, based on any standards developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e2813" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2203">SEC. 2203. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df1433-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df1434-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading>SAFETY STATEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4df8965-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of publication of the guidance under subsection (b)(1), a manufacturer of a small unmanned aircraft shall make available to the owner at the time of delivery of the small unmanned aircraft the safety statement described in subsection (b)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4df8966-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Safety Statement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df8967-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df8968-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df8969-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance for implementing this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df896a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A safety statement required under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df896b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>information about, and sources of, laws and regulations applicable to small unmanned aircraft;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/630">130 STAT. 630</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df896c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df896d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df896e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for using small unmanned aircraft in a manner that promotes the safety of persons and property;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df896f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the date that the safety statement was created or last modified; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4df8970-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>language approved by the Administrator regarding the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4df8971-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A person may operate the small unmanned aircraft as a model aircraft (as defined in section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>)) or otherwise in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration authorization or regulation, including requirements for the completion of any applicable airman test.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4df8972-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The definition of a model aircraft under section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4df8973-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The requirements regarding the operation of a model aircraft under section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4df8974-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/b/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The Administrator may pursue enforcement action against a person operating model aircraft who endangers the safety of the national airspace system.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4df8975-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2203/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>A person who violates subsection (a) shall be liable for each violation to the United States Government for a civil penalty described in <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s46301/a">section 46301(a) of title 49, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e2938" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2204" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2204">SEC. 2204. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df8976-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4df8977-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FACILITATING INTERAGENCY COOPERATION FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZATION IN SUPPORT OF FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS AND UTILITY RESTORATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dfb088-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2204/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Firefighting Operations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall enter into agreements with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, as necessary, to continue the expeditious authorization of safe unmanned aircraft system operations in support of firefighting operations consistent with the requirements of section 334(c) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dfb089-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2204/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Utility Restoration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall enter into agreements with the Secretary of Energy and with such other agencies or parties, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as are necessary to facilitate the expeditious authorization of safe unmanned aircraft system operations in support of service restoration efforts of utilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dfb08a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2204/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Utility</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>utility</term>” shall at a minimum include the definition in section 3(4) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s2602/4">16 U.S.C. 2602(4)</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e2986" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2205">SEC. 2205. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4dfb08b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INTERFERENCE WITH WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE EFFORT BY OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4dffeac-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2205/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/ch463">Chapter 463 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/130/631">130 STAT. 631</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="yf4e025bd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="46320">“§ 46320.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e025be-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s46320">49 USC 46320</ref>.</p></sidenote> Interference with wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e025bf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual who operates an unmanned aircraft and in so doing knowingly or recklessly interferes with a wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $20,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e025c0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aircraft conducted by a unit or agency of the United States Government or of a State, tribal, or local government (including any individual conducting such operation pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit or agency) for the purpose of protecting the public safety and welfare, including firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency response.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e025c1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compromise and Setoff</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e025c2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compromise</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Government may compromise the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e025c3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Setoff</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Government may deduct the amount of a civil penalty imposed or compromised under this section from the amounts the Government owes the person liable for the penalty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e025c4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e025c5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Wildfire</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>wildfire</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1856m">42 U.S.C. 1856m</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e025c6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Wildfire suppression</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>wildfire suppression</term>’ means an effort to contain, extinguish, or suppress a wildfire.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e025c7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2205/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FAA To Impose Civil Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s46301/d/2">Section 46301(d)(2) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 46320,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 46319,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e025c8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2205/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for <ref href="/us/usc/t49/ch463">chapter 463 of title 49, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e025c9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">49 USC</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e025ca-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">prec. 46301.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“46320. </designator> <label>Interference with wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort by operation of unmanned aircraft.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e3158" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2206">SEC. 2206. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e025cb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROJECT FOR AIRPORT SAFETY AND AIRSPACE HAZARD MITIGATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e0c10c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a pilot program for airspace hazard mitigation at airports and other critical infrastructure using unmanned aircraft detection systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e0c10d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Administrator shall work with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies for the purpose of ensuring that technologies that are developed, tested, or deployed by those departments and agencies to mitigate threats posed by errant or hostile unmanned aircraft system operations do not adversely impact or interfere with safe airport operations, navigation, air traffic services, or the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace system.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/632">130 STAT. 632</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e0c10e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to carry out this section $6,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e0c10f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>After the pilot program established under subsection (a) ceases to be effective pursuant to subsection (g), the Administrator may use unmanned aircraft detection systems to detect and mitigate the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft that poses a risk to aviation safety.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e0c110-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c111-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the pilot program established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c112-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c113-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The number of unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations detected, together with a description of such operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c114-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The number of instances in which unauthorized unmanned aircraft were mitigated, together with a description of such instances.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c115-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The number of enforcement cases brought by the Federal Aviation Administration for unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft detected through the pilot program, together with a description of such cases.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c116-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The number of any technical failures in the pilot program, together with a description of such failures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c117-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0c118-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0c119-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for safety and operational standards for unmanned aircraft detection systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c11a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The feasibility of deployment of the systems at other airports.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0c11b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e82c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Format</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, the report prepared under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in a classified format. If appropriate, the report may include an unclassified summary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e0e82d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The pilot program established under subsection (a) shall cease to be effective on the earlier of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0e82e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e0e82f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2206/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the date of the submission of the report under subsection (e).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e3301" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2207" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2207">SEC. 2207. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e830-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e831-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e832-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e833-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e834-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e835-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e0e836-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver authority.</p></sidenote><heading>EMERGENCY EXEMPTION PROCESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e10f47-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2207/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall publish guidance for applications for, and procedures for the processing of, on an emergency basis, exemptions or certificates of authorization or waiver for the use of unmanned aircraft systems by civil or public operators in response to a catastrophe, disaster, or other emergency to facilitate emergency response operations, such as firefighting, search and rescue, and utility and infrastructure restoration efforts. In processing such applications, the Administrator shall give priority to applications for public unmanned aircraft systems engaged in emergency response activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e10f48-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2207/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing guidance under subsection (a), the Administrator shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/130/633">130 STAT. 633</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e10f49-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2207/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>make explicit any safety requirements that must be met for the consideration of applications that include requests for beyond visual line of sight or nighttime operations, or the suspension of otherwise applicable operating restrictions, consistent with public interest and safety; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e10f4a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2207/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>explicitly state the procedures for coordinating with an incident commander, if any, to ensure operations granted under procedures developed under subsection (a) do not interfere with other emergency response efforts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e10f4b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2207/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>In processing applications on an emergency basis for exemptions or certificates of authorization or waiver for unmanned aircraft systems operations in response to a catastrophe, disaster, or other emergency, the Administrator shall act on such applications as expeditiously as practicable and without requiring public notice and comment.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e3363" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2208">SEC. 2208. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e10f4c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab8d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research Plan for UTM Development and Deployment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab8e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e1ab8f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (in this section referred to as the “Administrator”), in coordination with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shall continue development of a research plan for unmanned aircraft systems traffic management (in this section referred to as “UTM”) development and deployment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab90-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the research plan, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab91-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identify research outcomes sought; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab92-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure the plan is consistent with existing regulatory and operational frameworks, and considers potential future regulatory and operational frameworks, for unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab93-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The research plan shall include an assessment of the interoperability of a UTM system with existing and potential future air traffic management systems and processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab94-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadlines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab95-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>initiate development of the research plan not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab96-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab97-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>complete the research plan;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab98-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>submit the research plan to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab99-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/a/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e1ab9a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><content>publish the research plan on the Internet Web site of the Federal Aviation Administration.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab9b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab9c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e1ab9d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e1ab9e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of submission of the research plan under subsection (a)(4)(B), the Administrator, in coordination with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Drone <page identifier="/us/stat/130/634">130 STAT. 634</page> Advisory Committee, the research advisory committee established by <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44508/a">section 44508(a) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, and representatives of the unmanned aircraft industry, shall establish a UTM system pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e1ab9f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the date of establishment of the pilot program, the Administrator shall conclude the pilot program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e1aba0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2208/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e1aba1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updates</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of establishment of the pilot program, and every 180 days thereafter until the date of conclusion of the pilot program, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an update on the status and progress of the pilot program.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e3508" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2209">SEC. 2209. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e1aba2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e1aba3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>APPLICATIONS FOR DESIGNATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e26ef4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applications for Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a process to allow applicants to petition the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit or restrict the operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to a fixed site facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e26ef5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review Process</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26ef6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application procedures</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26ef7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall establish the procedures for the application for designation under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26ef8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The procedures shall allow operators or proprietors of fixed site facilities to apply for designation individually or collectively.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26ef9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Only the following may be considered fixed site facilities:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26efa-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Critical infrastructure, such as energy production, transmission, and distribution facilities and equipment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26efb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Oil refineries and chemical facilities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26efc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Amusement parks.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26efd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Other locations that warrant such restrictions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26efe-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26eff-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e26f00-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e26f01-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide for a determination under the review process established under subsection (a) not later than 90 days after the date of application, unless the applicant is provided with written notice describing the reason for the delay.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f02-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Affirmative designations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An affirmative designation shall outline—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f03-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the boundaries for unmanned aircraft operation near the fixed site facility; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f04-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>such other limitations that the Administrator determines may be appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f05-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making a determination whether to grant or deny an application for a designation, the Administrator may consider—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f06-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>aviation safety;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f07-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>protection of persons and property on the ground;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/635">130 STAT. 635</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f08-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>national security; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f09-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>homeland security.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e26f0a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Opportunity for resubmission</inline>.—</heading><content>If an application is denied, and the applicant can reasonably address the reason for the denial, the Administrator may allow the applicant to reapply for designation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e26f0b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e26f0c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Designations under subsection (a) shall be published by the Federal Aviation Administration on a publicly accessible website.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e26f0d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2209/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Savings Clause</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the Administrator from authorizing operation of an aircraft, including an unmanned aircraft system, over, under, or within a specified distance from that fixed site facility designated under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e3695" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2210">SEC. 2210. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e26f0e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e3325f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any application process established under section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>) shall allow for a person to apply to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to operate an unmanned aircraft system, for purposes of conducting an activity described in subsection (b)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33260-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>beyond the visual line of sight of the individual operating the unmanned aircraft system; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33261-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>during the day or at night.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e33262-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The activities described in this subsection are—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33263-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>activities for which manned aircraft may be used to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33264-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>activities to ensure compliance with Federal or State regulatory, permit, or other requirements, including to conduct surveys associated with applications for permits for new pipeline or pipeline systems construction or maintenance or rehabilitation of existing pipelines or pipeline systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33265-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>activities relating to ensuring compliance with—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33266-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>parts 192 and 195 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t49">title 49, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33267-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the requirements of any Federal, State, or local governmental or regulatory body, or industry best practice, pertaining to the construction, ownership, operation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of covered facilities;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33268-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>activities to inspect, repair, construct, maintain, or protect covered facilities, including for the purpose of responding to a pipeline, pipeline system, or electric energy infrastructure incident; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33269-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>activities in response to or in preparation for a natural disaster, manmade disaster, severe weather event, or other incident beyond the control of the applicant that may cause material damage to a covered facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e3326a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e3326b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3326c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered facility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered facility</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3326d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a pipeline or pipeline system;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/636">130 STAT. 636</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3326e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an electric energy generation, transmission, or distribution facility (including a renewable electric energy facility);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3326f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an oil or gas production, refining, or processing facility; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33270-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other critical infrastructure facility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33271-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Critical infrastructure</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>critical infrastructure</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2339D">section 2339D of title 18, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e33272-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadlines</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33273-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a certification that a process has been established to facilitate applications for unmanned aircraft systems operations described in this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e33274-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to meet certification deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator cannot provide a certification under paragraph (1), the Administrator, not later than 180 days after the deadline specified in paragraph (1), shall update the process under section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>) to facilitate applications for unmanned aircraft systems operations described in this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e33275-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2210/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the operations described in this section, the Administrator may authorize, exempt, or otherwise allow other unmanned aircraft systems operations under section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>) that are conducted beyond the visual line of sight of the individual operating the unmanned aircraft system or during the day or at night.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e3878" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2211" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2211">SEC. 2211. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e35986-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4e38097-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 332(a)(5) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 U.S.C. 40101 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e38098-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2211/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in coordination with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and relevant stakeholders, including those in industry and academia,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>update</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e38099-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2211/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>annually.</quotedText>” the following: <quotedContent>“The roadmap shall include, at a minimum—<subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3a7aa-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e3a7ab-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><chapeau>cost estimates, planned schedules, and performance benchmarks, including specific tasks, milestones, and timelines, for unmanned aircraft systems integration into the national airspace system, including an identification of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3a7ac-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the role of the unmanned aircraft systems test ranges established under subsection (c) and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3a7ad-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>performance objectives for unmanned aircraft systems that operate in the national airspace system; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3a7ae-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>research and development priorities for tools that could assist air traffic controllers as unmanned aircraft systems are integrated into the national airspace system, as appropriate;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/637">130 STAT. 637</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3a7af-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a description of how the Administration plans to use research and development, including research and development conducted through NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management initiatives, to accommodate, integrate, and provide for the evolution of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3a7b0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e3a7b1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of critical performance abilities necessary to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system, and how these performance abilities can be demonstrated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3a7b2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>an update on the advancement of technologies needed to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system, including decisionmaking by adaptive systems, such as sense-and-avoid capabilities and cyber physical systems security.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e3961" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2212">SEC. 2212. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e3a7b3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS-MANNED AIRCRAFT COLLISION RESEARCH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e3f5d4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e3f5d5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e3f5d6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Testing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (in this section referred to as the “Administrator”), in continuation of ongoing work, shall coordinate with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to develop a program to conduct comprehensive testing or modeling of unmanned aircraft systems colliding with various sized aircraft in various operational settings, as considered appropriate by the Administrator, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3f5d7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>collisions between unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes, traveling at various speeds, and jet aircraft of various sizes, traveling at various speeds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3f5d8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>collisions between unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes, traveling at various speeds, and propeller-driven aircraft of various sizes, traveling at various speeds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3f5d9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>collisions between unmanned aircraft systems of various sizes, traveling at various speeds, and rotorcraft of various sizes, traveling at various speeds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e3f5da-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>collisions between unmanned aircraft systems and various parts of the aforementioned aircraft, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e41ceb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>windshields;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e41cec-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>noses;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e41ced-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>engines;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e41cee-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>radomes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e41cef-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>propellers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e41cf0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/a/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>wings.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e41cf1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2212/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the costs and results of research under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e4045" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2213" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2213">SEC. 2213. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e41cf2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROBABILISTIC METRICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e41cf3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2213/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e41cf4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e41cf5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academies to study the potential use of probabilistic assessments of risks by the Administration to streamline the integration of unmanned <page identifier="/us/stat/130/638">130 STAT. 638</page> aircraft systems into the national airspace system, including any research and development necessary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e41cf6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stB/s2213/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e41cf7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Completion Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide the results of the study to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e4086" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Time Sensitive Aviation Reforms</heading> <section id="d336220e4091" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2301" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2301">SEC. 2301. </num><heading>SMALL AIRPORT RELIEF FOR SAFETY PROJECTS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4e44408-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s47114/c/1/F">Section 47114(c)(1)(F) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yf4e44409-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for fiscal year 2017</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall apportion to a sponsor of an airport under that subparagraph for fiscal year 2017 an amount based on the number of passenger boardings at the airport during calendar year 2012 if the airport—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e4440a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>had 10,000 or more passenger boardings during calendar year 2012;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e4440b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>had fewer than 10,000 passenger boardings during the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment for fiscal year 2017 under subparagraph (A); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4e4440c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>had scheduled air service at any point during the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment for fiscal year 2017 under subparagraph (A).”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d336220e4131" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2302" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2302">SEC. 2302. </num><heading>USE OF REVENUES AT PREVIOUSLY ASSOCIATED AIRPORT.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4e46b1d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40117">Section 40117 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e4922e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">“(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Revenues at Previously Associated Airport</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the requirements relating to airport control under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary may authorize use of a passenger facility charge under subsection (b) to finance an eligible airport-related project if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e4922f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the eligible agency seeking to impose the new charge controls an airport where a $2.00 passenger facility charge became effective on January 1, 2013; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e49230-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the location of the project to be financed by the new charge is at an airport that was under the control of the same eligible agency that had controlled the airport described in paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d336220e4169" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2303">SEC. 2303. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e49231-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading>WORKING GROUP ON IMPROVING AIR SERVICE TO SMALL COMMUNITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e55582-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e55583-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a working group—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55584-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to identify obstacles to attracting and maintaining air transportation service to and from small communities; and<page identifier="/us/stat/130/639">130 STAT. 639</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55585-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e55586-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e55587-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>to develop recommendations for maintaining and improving air transportation service to and from small communities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e55588-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e55589-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the working group shall consult with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5558a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>interested Governors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5558b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>representatives of State and local agencies, and other officials and groups, representing rural States and other rural areas;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5558c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>other representatives of relevant State and local agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5558d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>members of the public with experience in aviation safety, pilot training, economic development, and related issues.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e5558e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the working group shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5558f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>consider whether funding for, and the terms of, current or potential new programs are sufficient to help ensure continuation of or improvement to air transportation service to small communities, including the essential air service program and the small community air service development program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55590-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify initiatives to help support pilot training and aviation safety to maintain air transportation service to small communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55591-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>consider whether Federal funding for airports serving small communities, including airports that have lost air transportation services or had decreased enplanements in recent years, is adequate to ensure that small communities have access to quality, affordable air transportation service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55592-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>identify innovative State or local efforts that have established public-private partnerships that are successful in attracting and retaining air transportation service in small communities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55593-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>consider such other issues as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e55594-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55595-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The working group shall be facilitated through the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55596-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the working group shall be appointed by the Secretary and shall include representatives of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55597-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>State and local government, including State and local aviation officials;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55598-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>State Governors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e55599-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>aviation safety experts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5559a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>economic development officials; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5559b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the traveling public from small communities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e5559c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5559d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e5559e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the views expressed by the participants in the outreach under subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5559f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the working group’s findings, including the identification of any areas of general consensus among the non-Federal participants in the outreach under subsection (b); and<page identifier="/us/stat/130/640">130 STAT. 640</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e555a0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2303/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any recommendations for legislative or regulatory action that would assist in maintaining and improving air transportation service to and from small communities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e4357" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2304">SEC. 2304. </num><heading>COMPUTATION OF BASIC ANNUITY FOR CERTAIN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e5a3c1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8415/f">Section 8415(f) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e5cad2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><chapeau>The annuity of an air traffic controller or former air traffic controller retiring under section 8412(a) is computed under subsection (a), except that if the individual has at least 5 years of service in any combination as—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5cad3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an air traffic controller as defined by section 2109(1)(A)(i);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5cad4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a first level supervisor of an air traffic controller as defined by section 2109(1)(A)(i); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5cad5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a second level supervisor of an air traffic controller as defined by section 2109(1)(A)(i);</content></paragraph> <continuation class="fontsize10" id="xf4e5cad6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">so much of the annuity as is computed with respect to such type of service shall be computed by multiplying 1 7/10 percent of the individual’s average pay by the years of such service.”</continuation></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e5cad7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e5cad8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8415">5 USC 8415 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be deemed to be effective on December 12, 2003.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e5cad9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e5cada-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8415">5 USC 8415 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish such procedures as are necessary to provide for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5cadb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e5cadc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notification to each annuitant affected by the amendments made by this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5cadd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>recalculation of the benefits of affected annuitants;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5cade-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an adjustment to applicable monthly benefit amounts pursuant to such recalculation, to begin as soon as is practicable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e5cadf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2304/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a lump-sum payment to each affected annuitant equal to the additional total benefit amount that such annuitant would have received had the amendment made by subsection (a) been in effect on December 12, 2003.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e4453" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2305">SEC. 2305. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e5cae0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s41704">49 USC 41704 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e5cae1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e5cae2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading>REFUNDS FOR DELAYED BAGGAGE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e61903-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue final regulations to require an air carrier or foreign air carrier to promptly provide to a passenger an automated refund for any ancillary fees paid by the passenger for checked baggage if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e61904-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the air carrier or foreign air carrier fails to deliver the checked baggage to the passenger—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e61905-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>not later than 12 hours after the arrival of a domestic flight; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e61906-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not later than 15 hours after the arrival of an international flight; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e61907-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the passenger has notified the air carrier or foreign air carrier of the lost or delayed checked baggage.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e61908-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e61909-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If, as part of the rulemaking, the Secretary makes a determination on the record that a requirement under subsection (a) is not feasible and would adversely affect consumers in certain cases, the Secretary may modify 1 or both of the deadlines specified in subsection (a)(1) for such cases, except that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e6190a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the deadline relating to a domestic flight may not exceed 18 hours after the arrival of the domestic flight; and<page identifier="/us/stat/130/641">130 STAT. 641</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e6190b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2305/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the deadline relating to an international flight may not exceed 30 hours after the arrival of the international flight.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e4521" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2306" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2306">SEC. 2306. </num><heading>CONTRACT WEATHER OBSERVERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e6672c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2306/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e6672d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e6672e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report, which includes public and stakeholder input—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e6672f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2306/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>examining the safety risks, hazard effects, and efficiency and operational effects for airports, airlines, and other stakeholders that could result from a loss of contract weather observer service at the 57 airports targeted for the loss of the service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e66730-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2306/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>detailing how the Federal Aviation Administration will accurately report rapidly changing severe weather conditions at the airports, including thunderstorms, lightning, fog, visibility, smoke, dust, haze, cloud layers and ceilings, ice pellets, and freezing rain or drizzle, without contract weather observers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e66731-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2306/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>indicating how airports can comply with applicable Federal Aviation Administration orders governing weather observations given the current documented limitations of automated surface observing systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4e66732-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2306/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>identifying the process through which the Federal Aviation Administration analyzed the safety hazards associated with the elimination of the contract weather observer program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4e66733-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2306/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e66734-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continued Use of Contract Weather Observers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may not discontinue the contract weather observer program at any airport until October 1, 2017.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e4572" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2307">SEC. 2307. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4e66735-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44703">49 USC 44703 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL AIRCRAFT PILOTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eaacf6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaacf7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaacf8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as pilot in command of a covered aircraft if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaacf9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the individual possesses a valid driver’s license issued by a State, territory, or possession of the United States and complies with all medical requirements or restrictions associated with that license;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaacfa-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaacfb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the individual holds a medical certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on the date of enactment of this Act, held such a certificate at any point during the 10-year period preceding such date of enactment, or obtains such a certificate after such date of enactment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaacfc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>the most recent medical certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to the individual—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaacfd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>indicates whether the certificate is first, second, or third class;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaacfe-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>may include authorization for special issuance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaacff-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>may be expired;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad00-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>cannot have been revoked or suspended; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad01-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>cannot have been withdrawn;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad02-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the most recent application for airman medical certification submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration by the individual cannot have been completed and denied;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad03-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaad04-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>the individual has completed a medical education course described in subsection (c) during the 24 calendar months before <page identifier="/us/stat/130/642">130 STAT. 642</page> acting as pilot in command of a covered aircraft and demonstrates proof of completion of the course;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad05-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the individual, when serving as a pilot in command, is under the care and treatment of a physician if the individual has been diagnosed with any medical condition that may impact the ability of the individual to fly;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad06-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaad07-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the individual has received a comprehensive medical examination from a State-licensed physician during the previous 48 months and—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad08-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>prior to the examination, the individual—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad09-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/7/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>completed the individual’s section of the checklist described in subsection (b); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad0a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/7/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>provided the completed checklist to the physician performing the examination; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad0b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the physician conducted the comprehensive medical examination in accordance with the checklist described in subsection (b), checking each item specified during the examination and addressing, as medically appropriate, every medical condition listed, and any medications the individual is taking; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad0c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>the individual is operating in accordance with the following conditions:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad0d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The covered aircraft is carrying not more than 5 passengers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad0e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The individual is operating the covered aircraft under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad0f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>The flight, including each portion of that flight, is not carried out—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad10-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>for compensation or hire, including that no passenger or property on the flight is being carried for compensation or hire;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad11-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>at an altitude that is more than 18,000 feet above mean sea level;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad12-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>outside the United States, unless authorized by the country in which the flight is conducted; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad13-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/a/8/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>at an indicated air speed exceeding 250 knots.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eaad14-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Medical Examination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad15-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaad16-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaad17-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Checklist.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop a checklist for an individual to complete and provide to the physician performing the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection (a)(7).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad18-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The checklist shall contain—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad19-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>a section, for the individual to complete that contains—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad1a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>boxes 3 through 13 and boxes 16 through 19 of the Federal Aviation Administration Form 8500–8 (3–99); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad1b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>a signature line for the individual to affirm that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad1c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the answers provided by the individual on that checklist, including the individual’s answers regarding medical history, are true and complete;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad1d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the individual understands that he or she is prohibited under Federal Aviation Administration regulations from acting as pilot in command, or any other capacity as a required flight crew <page identifier="/us/stat/130/643">130 STAT. 643</page> member, if he or she knows or has reason to know of any medical deficiency or medically disqualifying condition that would make the individual unable to operate the aircraft in a safe manner; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad1e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>the individual is aware of the regulations pertaining to the prohibition on operations during medical deficiency and has no medically disqualifying conditions in accordance with applicable law;</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad1f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a section with instructions for the individual to provide the completed checklist to the physician performing the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection (a)(7); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad20-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>a section, for the physician to complete, that instructs the physician—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad21-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>to perform a clinical examination of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad22-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>head, face, neck, and scalp;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad23-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>nose, sinuses, mouth, and throat;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad24-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>ears, general (internal and external canals), and eardrums (perforation);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad25-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>eyes (general), ophthalmoscopic, pupils (equality and reaction), and ocular motility (associated parallel movement, nystagmus);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad26-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>lungs and chest (not including breast examination);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad27-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><content>heart (precordial activity, rhythm, sounds, and murmurs);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad28-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/VII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VII">(VII) </num><content>vascular system (pulse, amplitude, and character, and arms, legs, and others);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad29-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/VIII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VIII">(VIII) </num><content>abdomen and viscera (including hernia);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad2a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/IX" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IX">(IX) </num><content>anus (not including digital examination);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad2b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/X" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="X">(X) </num><content>skin;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad2c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XI">(XI) </num><content>G–U system (not including pelvic examination);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad2d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XII">(XII) </num><content>upper and lower extremities (strength and range of motion);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad2e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XIII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XIII">(XIII) </num><content>spine and other musculoskeletal;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad2f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XIV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XIV">(XIV) </num><content>identifying body marks, scars, and tattoos (size and location);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad30-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XV">(XV) </num><content>lymphatics;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad31-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XVI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XVI">(XVI) </num><content>neurologic (tendon reflexes, equilibrium, senses, cranial nerves, and coordination, etc.);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad32-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XVII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XVII">(XVII) </num><content>psychiatric (appearance, behavior, mood, communication, and memory);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad33-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XVIII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XVIII">(XVIII) </num><content>general systemic;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad34-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XIX" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XIX">(XIX) </num><content>hearing;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad35-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XX" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XX">(XX) </num><content>vision (distant, near, and intermediate vision, field of vision, color vision, and ocular alignment);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad36-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XXI" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XXI">(XXI) </num><content>blood pressure and pulse; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad37-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/i/XXII" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="XXII">(XXII) </num><content>anything else the physician, in his or her medical judgment, considers necessary;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad38-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to exercise medical discretion to address, as medically appropriate, any medical conditions identified, and to exercise medical discretion in determining whether any medical tests are warranted as part of the comprehensive medical examination;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/644">130 STAT. 644</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad39-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to discuss all drugs the individual reports taking (prescription and nonprescription) and their potential to interfere with the safe operation of an aircraft or motor vehicle;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad3a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>to sign the checklist, stating: “I certify that I discussed all items on this checklist with the individual during my examination, discussed any medications the individual is taking that could interfere with their ability to safely operate an aircraft or motor vehicle, and performed an examination that included all of the items on this checklist. I certify that I am not aware of any medical condition that, as presently treated, could interfere with the individual’s ability to safely operate an aircraft.”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad3b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/2/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>to provide the date the comprehensive medical examination was completed, and the physician’s full name, address, telephone number, and State medical license number.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad3c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Logbook</inline>.—</heading><content>The completed checklist shall be retained in the individual’s logbook and made available on request.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eaad3d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medical Education Course Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The medical education course described in this subsection shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad3e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaad3f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Internet.</p></sidenote><content>be available on the Internet free of charge;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad40-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaad41-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>be developed and periodically updated in coordination with representatives of relevant nonprofit and not-for-profit general aviation stakeholder groups;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad42-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>educate pilots on conducting medical self-assessments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad43-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>advise pilots on identifying warning signs of potential serious medical conditions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad44-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>identify risk mitigation strategies for medical conditions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad45-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>increase awareness of the impacts of potentially impairing over-the-counter and prescription drug medications;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad46-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>encourage regular medical examinations and consultations with primary care physicians;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad47-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>inform pilots of the regulations pertaining to the prohibition on operations during medical deficiency and medically disqualifying conditions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad48-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>provide the checklist developed by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad49-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eaad4a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certifications.</p></sidenote><chapeau>upon successful completion of the course, electronically provide to the individual and transmit to the Federal Aviation Administration—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad4b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a certification of completion of the medical education course, which shall be printed and retained in the individual’s logbook and made available upon request, and shall contain the individual’s name, address, and airman certificate number;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad4c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>subject to subsection (d), a release authorizing the National Driver Register through a designated State Department of Motor Vehicles to furnish to the Federal Aviation Administration information pertaining to the individual’s driving record;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad4d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a certification by the individual that the individual is under the care and treatment of a physician if the individual has been diagnosed with any medical condition that may impact the ability of the individual to fly, as required under subsection (a)(6);<page identifier="/us/stat/130/645">130 STAT. 645</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad4e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>a form that includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad4f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the name, address, telephone number, and airman certificate number of the individual;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad50-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the name, address, telephone number, and State medical license number of the physician performing the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection (a)(7);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad51-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the date of the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection (a)(7); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad52-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a certification by the individual that the checklist described in subsection (b) was followed and signed by the physician in the comprehensive medical examination required in subsection (a)(7); and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eaad53-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/c/10/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>a statement, which shall be printed, and signed by the individual certifying that the individual understands the existing prohibition on operations during medical deficiency by stating: “I understand that I cannot act as pilot in command, or any other capacity as a required flight crew member, if I know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make me unable to operate the aircraft in a safe manner.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eaad54-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Driver Register</inline>.—</heading><content>The authorization under subsection (c)(10)(B) shall be an authorization for a single access to the information contained in the National Driver Register.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead365-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Issuance Process</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead366-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual who has qualified for the third-class medical certificate exemption under subsection (a) and is seeking to serve as a pilot in command of a covered aircraft shall be required to have completed the process for obtaining an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate for each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead367-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>A mental health disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead368-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead369-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>psychosis, defined as a case in which an individual—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead36a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>has manifested delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead36b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>may reasonably be expected to manifest delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead36c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>bipolar disorder; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead36d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>substance dependence within the previous 2 years, as defined in <ref href="/us/cfr/t14/s67.307/a/4">section 67.307(a)(4) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead36e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>A neurological disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead36f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Epilepsy.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead370-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead371-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A transient loss of control of nervous system functions without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/646">130 STAT. 646</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead372-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>A cardiovascular condition, limited to a one-time special issuance for each diagnosis of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead373-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Myocardial infraction.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead374-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Coronary heart disease that has required treatment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead375-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Cardiac valve replacement.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead376-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/1/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Heart replacement.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead377-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for cardiovascular conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an individual with a cardiovascular condition, the process for obtaining an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate shall be satisfied with the successful completion of an appropriate clinical evaluation without a mandatory wait period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead378-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for mental health conditions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead379-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an individual with a clinically diagnosed mental health condition, the third-class medical certificate exemption under subsection (a) shall not apply if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead37a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the judgment of the individual’s State-licensed medical specialist, the condition—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead37b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/3/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>renders the individual unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the airman privileges described in subsection (a)(8); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead37c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/3/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>may reasonably be expected to make the individual unable to perform the duties or exercise the privileges described in subsection (a)(8); or</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead37d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the individual’s driver’s license is revoked by the issuing agency as a result of a clinically diagnosed mental health condition.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead37e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead37f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (A), an individual clinically diagnosed with a mental health condition shall certify every 2 years, in conjunction with the certification under subsection (c)(10)(C), that the individual is under the care of a State-licensed medical specialist for that mental health condition.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead380-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for neurological conditions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead381-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an individual with a clinically diagnosed neurological condition, the third-class medical certificate exemption under subsection (a) shall not apply if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead382-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/4/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the judgment of the individual’s State-licensed medical specialist, the condition—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead383-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/4/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>renders the individual unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the airman privileges described in subsection (a)(8); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead384-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/4/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>may reasonably be expected to make the individual unable to perform the duties or exercise the privileges described in subsection (a)(8); or</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead385-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the individual’s driver’s license is revoked by the issuing agency as a result of a clinically diagnosed neurological condition.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead386-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/e/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead387-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (A), an individual clinically diagnosed with a neurological condition shall certify every 2 years, in conjunction with the certification under subsection (c)(10)(C), that the individual is under the care of a State-licensed medical specialist for that neurological condition.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/647">130 STAT. 647</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead388-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Additional Medical Conditions for CACI Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead389-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead38a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead38b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall review and identify additional medical conditions that could be added to the program known as the Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI) program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead38c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consult with aviation, medical, and union stakeholders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead38d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report listing the medical conditions that have been added to the CACI program under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead38e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead38f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall implement procedures to expedite the process for obtaining an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate under <ref href="/us/cfr/t14/s67.401">section 67.401 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead390-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consult with aviation, medical, and union stakeholders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead391-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing how the procedures implemented under paragraph (1) will streamline the process for obtaining an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate and reduce the amount of time needed to review and decide special issuance cases.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead392-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with the National Transportation Safety Board, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes the effect of the regulations issued or revised under subsection (a) and includes statistics with respect to changes in small aircraft activity and safety incidents.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead393-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead394-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead395-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead396-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register,</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ead397-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">publication.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Enforcement Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator may not take an enforcement action for not holding a valid third-class medical certificate against a pilot of a covered aircraft for a flight if the pilot and the flight meet, through a good faith effort, the applicable requirements under subsection (a), except paragraph (5) of that subsection, unless the Administrator has published final regulations in the Federal Register under that subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead398-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/j" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Aircraft Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered aircraft</term>” means an aircraft that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead399-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is authorized under Federal law to carry not more than 6 occupants; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead39a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/j/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead39b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Operations Covered</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions and requirements covered in this section do not apply to pilots who elect to operate under the medical requirements under subsection (b) or subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/cfr/t14/s61.23">section 61.23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/648">130 STAT. 648</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ead39c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/l" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Require Additional Information</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead39d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/l/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator receives credible or urgent information, including from the National Driver Register or the Administrator’s Safety Hotline, that reflects on an individual’s ability to safely operate a covered aircraft under the third-class medical certificate exemption in subsection (a), the Administrator may require the individual to provide additional information or history so that the Administrator may determine whether the individual is safe to continue operating a covered aircraft.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ead39e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2307/l/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may use credible or urgent information received under paragraph (1) to request an individual to provide additional information or to take actions under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44709/b">section 44709(b) of title 49, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e5468" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2308" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2308">SEC. 2308. </num><heading>TARMAC DELAYS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eb21bf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2308/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deplaning Following Excessive Tarmac Delay</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s42301/b/3">Section 42301(b)(3) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb21c0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2308/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb21c1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2308/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B) the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb21c2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb21c3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In providing the option described in subparagraph (A), the air carrier shall begin to return the aircraft to a suitable disembarkation point—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb21c4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of a flight in interstate air transportation, not later than 3 hours after the main aircraft door is closed in preparation for departure; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb21c5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of a flight in foreign air transportation, not later than 4 hours after the main aircraft door is closed in preparation for departure.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb21c6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2308/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subparagraph (D) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraphs (A) and (B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eb21c7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2308/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Excessive Tarmac Delay Defined</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s42301/i/4">Section 42301(i)(4) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb48d8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Excessive tarmac delay</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>excessive tarmac delay</term>’ means a tarmac delay of more than—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb48d9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>3 hours for a flight in interstate air transportation; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb48da-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>4 hours for a flight in foreign air transportation.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eb48db-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2308/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb48dc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb48dd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s42301">49 USC 42301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations and take other actions necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e5590" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2309" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="2309">SEC. 2309. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb48de-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s42301">49 USC 42301</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb48df-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">note prec.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb48e0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb48e1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading>FAMILY SEATING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eb6ff2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2309/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall review and, if appropriate, establish a policy directing all air carriers providing scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation to establish policies that enable a child, who is age 13 or under on the date an applicable flight is scheduled to occur, to be seated in a seat adjacent to the seat of an accompanying family member over the age of 13, to the maximum extent practicable and at no additional cost, except when assignment to an adjacent seat would require an upgrade to another cabin class <page identifier="/us/stat/130/649">130 STAT. 649</page> or a seat with extra legroom or seat pitch for which additional payment is normally required.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eb6ff3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2309/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Airline Boarding and Seating Policies</inline>.—</heading><content>When considering any new policy under this section, the Secretary shall consider the traditional seating and boarding policies of air carriers providing scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation and whether those policies generally allow families to sit together.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eb6ff4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tII/stC/s2309/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the requirement in subsection (a), nothing in this section may be construed to allow the Secretary to impose a significant change in the overall seating or boarding policy of an air carrier providing scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation that has an open or flexible seating policy in place that generally allows adjacent family seating as described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb6ff5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Aviation Security Act of 2016.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eb6ff6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44901">49 USC 44901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AVIATION SECURITY</heading> <section id="d336220e5650" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/s3001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3001">SEC. 3001. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Aviation Security Act of 2016</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d336220e5660" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/s3002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3002">SEC. 3002. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4eb9707-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this title:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb9708-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/s3002/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Administrator</term>” means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb9709-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/s3002/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Department</term>” means the Department of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eb970a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/s3002/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Precheck program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>PreCheck Program</term>” means the trusted traveler program implemented by the Transportation Security Administration under section 109(a)(3) of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (<ref href="/us/pl/107/71">Public Law 107–71</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s114">49 U.S.C. 114 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ebbe1b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/s3002/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">TSA</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>TSA</term>” means the Transportation Security Administration.</content></paragraph> </section> <subtitle id="d336220e5710" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>TSA PreCheck Expansion</heading> <section id="d336220e5715" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3101" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3101">SEC. 3101. </num><heading>PRECHECK PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Administrator shall continue to administer the PreCheck Program.</content></section> <section id="d336220e5722" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3102">SEC. 3102. </num><heading>PRECHECK PROGRAM ENROLLMENT EXPANSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ecf69c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ecf69d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ecf69e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ecf69f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ecf6a0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish PreCheck Program enrollment standards that add multiple private sector application capabilities for the PreCheck Program to increase the public’s enrollment access to the program, including standards that allow the use of secure technologies, including online enrollment, kiosks, tablets, or staffed laptop stations at which individuals can apply for entry into the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ecf6a1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon publication of the PreCheck Program enrollment standards under subsection (a), the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ecf6a2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ecf6a3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>coordinate with interested parties—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/130/650">130 STAT. 650</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ecf6a4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to deploy TSA-approved ready-to-market private sector solutions that meet the PreCheck Program enrollment standards under such subsection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1db5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to make available additional PreCheck Program enrollment capabilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1db6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to offer secure online and mobile enrollment opportunities;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1db7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>partner with the private sector to collect biographic and biometric identification information via kiosks, mobile devices, or other mobile enrollment platforms to increase enrollment flexibility and minimize the amount of travel to enrollment centers for applicants;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1db8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>ensure that any information, including biographic information, is collected in a manner that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1db9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is comparable with the appropriate and applicable standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dba-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dbb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Confidential information.</p></sidenote><content>protects privacy and data security, including that any personally identifiable information is collected, retained, used, and shared in a manner consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">section 552a of title 5, United States Code</ref> (commonly known as “Privacy Act of 1974”), and with agency regulations;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dbc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>ensure that the enrollment process is streamlined and flexible to allow an individual to provide additional information to complete enrollment and verify identity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dbd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dbe-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dbf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dc0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dc1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Verification.</p></sidenote><content>ensure that any enrollment expansion using a private sector risk assessment instead of a fingerprint-based criminal history records check is evaluated and certified by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and verified by the Government Accountability Office or a federally funded research and development center after award to be equivalent to a fingerprint-based criminal history records check conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation with respect to the effectiveness of identifying individuals who are not qualified to participate in the PreCheck Program due to disqualifying criminal history; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dc2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dc3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dc4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>ensure that the Secretary has certified that reasonable procedures are in place with regard to the accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of information employed in private sector risk assessments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dc5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Marketing of PreCheck Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon publication of PreCheck Program enrollment standards under subsection (a), the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dc6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in accordance with such standards, develop and implement—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dc7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a continual process, including an associated timeframe, for approving private sector marketing of the PreCheck Program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dc8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a long-term strategy for partnering with the private sector to encourage enrollment in such program;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dc9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dca-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dcb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dcc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dcd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>submit to Congress, at the end of each fiscal year, a report on any PreCheck Program application fees collected in excess of the costs of administering the program, including to assess the feasibility of the program, for such fiscal year, and recommendations for using such fees to support marketing of the program.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/651">130 STAT. 651</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dce-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dcf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identity Verification Enhancement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dd0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dd1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordinate.</p></sidenote><content>coordinate with the heads of appropriate components of the Department to leverage Department-held data and technologies to verify the citizenship of individuals enrolling in the PreCheck Program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dd2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>partner with the private sector to use biometrics and authentication standards, such as relevant standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to facilitate enrollment in the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dd3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>consider leveraging the existing resources and abilities of airports to conduct fingerprint and background checks to expedite identity verification.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dd4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">PreCheck Program Lanes Operation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dd5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that PreCheck Program screening lanes are open and available during peak and high-volume travel times at appropriate airports to individuals enrolled in the PreCheck Program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dd6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>make every practicable effort to provide expedited screening at standard screening lanes during times when PreCheck Program screening lanes are closed to individuals enrolled in the program in order to maintain operational efficiency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ed1dd7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stA/s3102/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dd8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dd9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed1dda-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Vetting for PreCheck Program Participants</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall initiate an assessment to identify any security vulnerabilities in the vetting process for the PreCheck Program, including determining whether subjecting PreCheck Program participants to recurrent fingerprint-based criminal history records checks, in addition to recurrent checks against the terrorist watchlist, could be done in a cost-effective manner to strengthen the security of the PreCheck Program.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e5945" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Securing Aviation From Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security</heading> <section id="d336220e5950" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3201">SEC. 3201. </num><heading>LAST POINT OF DEPARTURE AIRPORT SECURITY ASSESSMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ed6bfb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed6bfc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall conduct a comprehensive security risk assessment of all last point of departure airports with nonstop flights to the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ed6bfd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The security risk assessment required under subsection (a) shall include consideration of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed6bfe-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The level of coordination and cooperation between the TSA and the foreign government of the country in which the last point of departure airport with nonstop flights to the United States is located.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed6bff-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The intelligence and threat mitigation capabilities of the country in which such airport is located.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed6c00-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of known or suspected terrorists annually transiting through such airport.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/652">130 STAT. 652</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed6c01-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The degree to which the foreign government of the country in which such airport is located mandates, encourages, or prohibits the collection, analysis, and sharing of passenger name records.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed6c02-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The passenger security screening practices, capabilities, and capacity of such airport.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed6c03-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The security vetting undergone by aviation workers at such airport.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed6c04-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3201/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The access controls utilized by such airport to limit to authorized personnel access to secure and sterile areas of such airports.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6015" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3202" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3202">SEC. 3202. </num><heading>SECURITY COORDINATION ENHANCEMENT PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ed9315-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3202/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ed9316-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office a plan—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ed9317-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3202/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to enhance and bolster security collaboration, coordination, and information sharing relating to securing international-inbound aviation between the United States and domestic and foreign partners, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, foreign government entities, passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and United States Government entities, in order to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports, including airports that may not have nonstop flights to the United States but are nonetheless determined by the Administrator to be high risk; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4edba28-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3202/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4edba29-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4edba2a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>that includes an assessment of the ability of the TSA to enter into a mutual agreement with a foreign government entity that permits TSA representatives to conduct without prior notice inspections of foreign airports.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4edba2b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3202/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4edba2c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4edba2d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the submission of the plan required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall review the efforts, capabilities, and effectiveness of the TSA to enhance security capabilities at foreign airports and determine if the implementation of such efforts and capabilities effectively secures international-inbound aviation.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6061" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3203">SEC. 3203. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4edba2e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a comprehensive workforce assessment of all TSA personnel within the Office of Global Strategies of the TSA or whose primary professional duties contribute to the TSA’s global efforts to secure transportation security, including a review of whether such personnel are assigned in a risk-based, intelligence-driven manner.</content></section> <section id="d336220e6071" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3204">SEC. 3204. </num><heading>DONATION OF SCREENING EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ee084f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator is authorized to donate security screening equipment to a foreign last point of departure airport operator if such equipment can be reasonably expected to mitigate a specific vulnerability to the security of the United States or United States citizens.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ee0850-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days before any donation of security screening equipment pursuant to subsection (a), the Administrator shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland <page identifier="/us/stat/130/653">130 STAT. 653</page> Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a detailed written explanation of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee0851-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The specific vulnerability to the United States or United States citizens that will be mitigated by such donation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee0852-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An explanation as to why the recipient of such donation is unable or unwilling to purchase security screening equipment to mitigate such vulnerability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee0853-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ee0854-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evacuation plan.</p></sidenote><content>An evacuation plan for sensitive technologies in case of emergency or instability in the country to which such donation is being made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee0855-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>How the Administrator will ensure the security screening equipment that is being donated is used and maintained over the course of its life by the recipient.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee0856-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3204/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The total dollar value of such donation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6128" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3205">SEC. 3205. </num><heading>NATIONAL CARGO SECURITY PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ee5677-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ee5678-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may evaluate foreign countries’ air cargo security programs to determine whether such programs provide a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by United States air cargo security programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ee5679-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Approval and Recognition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee567a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ee567b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator determines that a foreign country’s air cargo security program evaluated under subsection (a) provides a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by United States air cargo security programs, the Administrator shall approve and officially recognize such foreign country’s air cargo security program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee567c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of approval and recognition</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator approves and officially recognizes pursuant to paragraph (1) a foreign country’s air cargo security program, an aircraft transporting cargo that is departing such foreign country shall not be required to adhere to United States air cargo security programs that would otherwise be applicable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ee567d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation and Suspension</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee567e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ee567f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator determines at any time that a foreign country’s air cargo security program approved and officially recognized under subsection (b) no longer provides a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by United States air cargo security programs, the Administrator may revoke or temporarily suspend such approval and official recognition until such time as the Administrator determines that such foreign country’s cargo security programs provide a level of security commensurate with the level of security required by such United States air cargo security programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ee5680-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ee5681-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator revokes or suspends pursuant to paragraph (1) a foreign country’s air cargo security program, the Administrator shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 30 days after such revocation or suspension.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ee5682-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3205/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply irrespective of whether cargo is transported on an aircraft of an air carrier, a foreign air carrier, a cargo carrier, or a foreign cargo carrier.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/654">130 STAT. 654</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6218" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3206">SEC. 3206. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eea4a3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall establish an international training and capacity development program to train the appropriate authorities of foreign governments in air transportation security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eea4a4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Administrator determines that a foreign government would benefit from training and capacity development assistance pursuant to subsection (a), the Administrator may provide to the appropriate authorities of such foreign government technical assistance and training programs to strengthen aviation security in managerial, operational, and technical areas, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eea4a5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>active shooter scenarios;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eea4a6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>incident response;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eea4a7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>use of canines;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eea4a8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>mitigation of insider threats;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eea4a9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>perimeter security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eea4aa-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>operation and maintenance of security screening technology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4eea4ab-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stB/s3206/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>recurrent related training and exercises.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e6279" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency</heading> <section id="d336220e6284" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3301" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3301">SEC. 3301. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that airport checkpoint wait times should not take priority over the security of the aviation system of the United States.</content></section> <section id="d336220e6291" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3302" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3302">SEC. 3302. </num><heading>ENHANCED STAFFING ALLOCATION MODEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eef2cc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3302/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eef2cd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eef2ce-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eef2cf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall complete an assessment of the TSA’s staffing allocation model to determine the necessary staffing positions at all airports in the United States at which the TSA operates passenger checkpoints.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eef2d0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3302/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Staffing</inline>.—</heading><content>The staffing allocation model described in subsection (a) shall be based on necessary staffing levels to maintain minimal passenger wait times and maximum security effectiveness.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eef2d1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3302/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>In assessing necessary staffing for minimal passenger wait times and maximum security effectiveness referred to in subsection (b), the Administrator shall include the use of canine explosives detection teams and technology to assist screeners conducting security checks.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eef2d2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3302/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transparency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall share with aviation security stakeholders the staffing allocation model described in subsection (a), as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eef2d3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3302/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exchange of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall require each Federal Security Director to engage on a regular basis with the appropriate aviation security stakeholders to exchange information regarding airport operations, including security operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4eef2d4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3302/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eef2d5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4eef2d6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall review the staffing allocation model described in subsection (a) and report to the Committee on Homeland Security <page identifier="/us/stat/130/655">130 STAT. 655</page> of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the results of such review.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6367" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3303" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3303">SEC. 3303. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF STAFFING RESOURCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ef18e7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3303/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>To the greatest extent practicable, the Administrator shall direct that Transportation Security Officers with appropriate certifications and training are assigned to passenger and baggage security screening functions and that other TSA personnel who may not have certification and training to screen passengers or baggage are utilized for tasks not directly related to security screening, including restocking bins and providing instructions and support to passengers in security lines.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ef18e8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3303/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and Reassignment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall conduct an assessment of headquarters personnel and reassign appropriate personnel to assist with airport security screening activities on a permanent or temporary basis, as appropriate.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6390" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3304">SEC. 3304. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ef18e9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>TSA STAFFING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e1a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall take the following actions:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e1b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Utilize the TSA’s Behavior Detection Officers for passenger and baggage security screening, including the verification of traveler documents, particularly at designated PreCheck Program lanes to ensure that such lanes are operational for use and maximum efficiency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e1c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Make every practicable effort to grant additional flexibility and authority to Federal Security Directors in matters related to checkpoint and checked baggage staffing allocation and employee overtime in furtherance of maintaining minimal passenger wait times and maximum security effectiveness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e1d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ef8e1e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>Disseminate to aviation security stakeholders and appropriate TSA personnel a list of checkpoint optimization best practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e1f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ef8e20-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ef8e21-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Request the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44946">section 44946 of title 49, United States Code</ref>) provide recommendations on best practices for checkpoint security operations optimization.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e22-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staffing Advisory Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e23-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ef8e24-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Establishment.</p></sidenote><content>direct each Federal Security Director to coordinate local representatives of aviation security stakeholders to establish a staffing advisory working group at each airport at which the TSA oversees or performs passenger security screening to provide recommendations to the Administrator on Transportation Security Officer staffing numbers, for each such airport; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e25-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4ef8e26-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certify to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate that such staffing advisory working groups have been established.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e27-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e28-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate regarding how the <page identifier="/us/stat/130/656">130 STAT. 656</page> TSA’s Passenger Screening Canine assets may be deployed and utilized for maximum efficiency to mitigate risk and optimize checkpoint operations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4ef8e29-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3304/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the status of the TSA’s Credential Authentication Technology Assessment program and how deployment of such program might optimize checkpoint operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6488" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3305" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3305">SEC. 3305. </num><heading>AVIATION SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS DEFINED.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For purposes of this subtitle, the term “<term>aviation security stakeholders</term>” shall mean, at a minimum, air carriers, airport operators, and labor organizations representing Transportation Security Officers or, where applicable, contract screeners.</content></section> <section id="d336220e6495" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stC/s3306" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3306">SEC. 3306. </num><heading>RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Nothing in this subtitle may be construed as authorizing or directing the Administrator to prioritize reducing wait times over security effectiveness.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e6503" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Aviation Security Enhancement and Oversight</heading> <section id="d336220e6508" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3401">SEC. 3401. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4efdc4a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4efdc4b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4efdc4c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4efdc4d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4efdc4e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4efdc4f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">ASAC</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>ASAC</term>” means the Aviation Security Advisory Committee established under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44946">section 44946 of title 49, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4efdc50-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4efdc51-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3401/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">SIDA</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>SIDA</term>” means the Secure Identification Display Area as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/cfr/t49/s1540.5">section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, or any successor regulation to such section.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e6574" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3402">SEC. 3402. </num><heading>THREAT ASSESSMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f05182-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Insider Threats</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f05183-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f05184-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f05185-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall conduct or update an assessment to determine the level of risk posed to the domestic air transportation system by individuals with unescorted access to a secure area of an airport (as such term is defined in section 44903(j)(2)(H)) in light of recent international terrorist activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f05186-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting or updating the assessment under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider—<page identifier="/us/stat/130/657">130 STAT. 657</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f05187-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>domestic intelligence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f05188-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>international intelligence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f05189-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the vulnerabilities associated with unescorted access authority granted to domestic airport operators and air carriers, and their workers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0518a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the vulnerabilities associated with unescorted access authority granted to foreign airport operators and air carriers, and their workers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0518b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the processes and practices designed to mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with unescorted access privileges granted to airport operators and air carriers, and their workers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0518c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the recent security breaches at domestic and foreign airports; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0518d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the recent security improvements at domestic airports, including the implementation of recommendations made by relevant advisory committees, including the ASAC.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f0518e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0518f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a report on the results of the assessment under subsection (a), including any recommendations for improving aviation security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f05190-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a report on the implementation status of any recommendations made by the ASAC; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f05191-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3402/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>regular updates about the insider threat environment as new information becomes available or as needed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6673" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3403">SEC. 3403. </num><heading>OVERSIGHT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f0c6c2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enhanced Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0c6c3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f0c6c4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f0c6c5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to public notice and comment, and in consultation with airport operators, the Administrator shall update the rules on access controls issued by the Secretary under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/ch449">chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0edd6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the update under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0edd7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>increased fines and advanced oversight for airport operators that report missing more than five percent of credentials for unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0edd8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>best practices for Category X airport operators that report missing more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0edd9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>additional audits and status checks for airport operators that report missing more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0edda-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>review and analysis of the prior five years of audits for airport operators that report missing more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0eddb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f0eddc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>increased fines and direct enforcement requirements for both airport workers and their employers that fail to report within 24 hours an employment termination or a missing credential for unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0eddd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>a method for termination by the employer of any airport worker who fails to report in a timely manner missing credentials for unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/658">130 STAT. 658</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f0edde-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Credentials</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may encourage the issuance by airports and aircraft operators of free, one-time, 24-hour temporary credentials for workers who have reported, in a timely manner, their credentials missing, but not permanently lost, stolen, or destroyed, until replacement of credentials under section 1542.211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations is necessary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f0eddf-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification and Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0ede0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>notify the appropriate congressional committees each time an airport operator reports that more than three percent of credentials for unescorted access to any SIDA at a Category X airport are missing, or more than five percent of credentials to access any SIDA at any other airport are missing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f0ede1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3403/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the number of violations and fines related to unescorted access to the SIDA of an airport collected in the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6778" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3404" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3404">SEC. 3404. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f0ede2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><heading>CREDENTIALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f114f3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3404/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f114f4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lawful Status</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue to airport operators guidance regarding placement of an expiration date on each airport credential issued to a non-United States citizen that is not longer than the period of time during which such non-United States citizen is lawfully authorized to work in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f114f5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3404/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Procedures</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f114f6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3404/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f114f7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3404/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>issue guidance for transportation security inspectors to annually review the procedures of airport operators and air carriers for applicants seeking unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f114f8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3404/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>make available to airport operators and air carriers information on identifying suspicious or fraudulent identification materials.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f114f9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3404/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><content>The guidance issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall require a comprehensive review of background checks and employment authorization documents issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services during the course of a review of procedures under such paragraph.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e6835" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3405">SEC. 3405. </num><heading>VETTING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff5a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff5b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff5c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff5d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff5e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and subject to public notice and comment, the Administrator shall revise the regulations issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44936">section 44936 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, in accordance with this section and current knowledge of insider threats and intelligence under section 3502, to enhance the eligibility requirements and disqualifying criminal offenses for individuals seeking or having unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff5f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disqualifying criminal offenses</inline>.—</heading><content>In revising the regulations under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> to the list of disqualifying criminal offenses and criteria the offenses and criteria listed in <ref href="/us/cfr/t19/s122.183/a/4">section 122.183(a)(4) of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> and <ref href="/us/cfr/t49/s1572.103">section 1572.103 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/659">130 STAT. 659</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff60-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver process for denied credentials</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44936/b">section 44936(b) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, in revising the regulations under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff61-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure there exists or is developed a waiver process for approving the issuance of credentials for unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport for an individual found to be otherwise ineligible for such credentials; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff62-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>consider, as appropriate and practicable—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff63-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the circumstances of any disqualifying act or offense, restitution made by the individual, Federal and State mitigation remedies, and other factors from which it may be concluded that the individual does not pose a terrorism risk or a risk to aviation security warranting denial of the credential; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff64-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the elements of the appeals and waiver process established under <ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70105/c">section 70105(c) of title 46, United States Code</ref>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff65-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff66-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Look back</inline>.—</heading><content>In revising the regulations under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall propose that an individual be disqualified if the individual was convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of a disqualifying criminal offense within 15 years before the date of an individual’s application, or if the individual was incarcerated for such crime and released from incarceration within five years before the date of the individual’s application.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff67-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall require an airport or aircraft operator, as applicable, to certify for each individual who receives unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff68-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a specific need exists for providing the individual with unescorted access authority; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff69-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the individual has certified to the airport or aircraft operator that the individual understands the requirements for possessing a SIDA badge.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff6a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of the revision to the regulations issued under <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44936">section 44936 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, in accordance with this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff6b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect existing aviation worker vetting fees imposed by the TSA.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff6c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recurrent Vetting</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff6d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff6e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall fully implement the Rap Back service for recurrent vetting of eligible TSA-regulated populations of individuals with unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff6f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the requirement in paragraph (1), the Administrator shall ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff70-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>any status notifications the TSA receives through the Rap Back service about criminal offenses be limited to only disqualifying criminal offenses in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the TSA under section <page identifier="/us/stat/130/660">130 STAT. 660</page> 44903 of <ref href="/us/usc/t49">title 49, United States Code</ref>, or other Federal law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff71-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any information received by the Administration through the Rap Back service is provided directly and immediately to the relevant airport and aircraft operators.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff72-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after implementation of the Rap Back service described in paragraph (1), the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the such implementation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff73-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff74-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff75-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Terrorism-Related Data</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator and the Director of National Intelligence shall coordinate to ensure that the Administrator is authorized to receive automated, real-time access to additional Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE) data and any other terrorism-related category codes to improve the effectiveness of the TSA’s credential vetting program for individuals who are seeking or have unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f1ff76-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3405/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff77-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f1ff78-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to E–Verify and SAVE Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall authorize each airport operator to have direct access to the E–Verify program and the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) automated system to determine the eligibility of individuals seeking unescorted access to any SIDA of an airport.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7063" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3406">SEC. 3406. </num><heading>METRICS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f24d99-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f24d9a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop and implement performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of security for the SIDAs of airports.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f24d9b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the performance metrics under subsection (a), the Administrator may consider—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f24d9c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>adherence to access point procedures;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f24d9d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>proper use of credentials;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f24d9e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>differences in access point requirements between airport workers performing functions on the airside of an airport and airport workers performing functions in other areas of an airport;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f24d9f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>differences in access point characteristics and requirements at airports; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f24da0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3406/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>any additional factors the Administrator considers necessary to measure performance.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7115" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3407">SEC. 3407. </num><heading>INSPECTIONS AND ASSESSMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9e1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f2e9e2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f2e9e3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Model and Best Practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the ASAC, shall develop a model and best practices for unescorted access security that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9e4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>use intelligence, scientific algorithms, and risk-based factors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9e5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure integrity, accountability, and control;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9e6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>subject airport workers to random physical security inspections conducted by TSA representatives in accordance with this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9e7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>appropriately manage the number of SIDA access points to improve supervision of and reduce unauthorized access to SIDAs; and<page identifier="/us/stat/130/661">130 STAT. 661</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9e8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>include validation of identification materials, such as with biometrics.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9e9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f2e9ea-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Verification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with a risk-based security approach, the Administrator shall expand the use of transportation security officers and inspectors to conduct enhanced, random and unpredictable, data-driven, and operationally dynamic physical inspections of airport workers in each SIDA of an airport and at each SIDA access point to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9eb-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>verify the credentials of such airport workers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9ec-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f2e9ed-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine whether such airport workers possess prohibited items, except for those items that may be necessary for the performance of such airport workers’ duties, as appropriate, in any SIDA of an airport; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9ee-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>verify whether such airport workers are following appropriate procedures to access any SIDA of an airport.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9ef-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Screening Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall conduct a review of airports that have implemented additional airport worker screening or perimeter security to improve airport security, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>comprehensive airport worker screening at access points to secure areas;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>comprehensive perimeter screening, including vehicles;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>enhanced fencing or perimeter sensors; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any additional airport worker screening or perimeter security measures the Administrator identifies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>After completing the review under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identify best practices for additional access control and airport worker security at airports; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>disseminate to airport operators the best practices identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f2e9f8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3407/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may conduct a pilot program at one or more airports to test and validate best practices for comprehensive airport worker screening or perimeter security under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7258" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3408" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3408">SEC. 3408. </num><heading>COVERT TESTING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f33819-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3408/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall increase the use of red-team, covert testing of access controls to any secure areas of an airport.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f3381a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3408/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Covert Testing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct red-team, covert testing of airport access controls to the SIDAs of airports.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f3381b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3408/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f3381c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3408/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress to expand the use of inspections and of red-team, covert testing under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f3381d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3408/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspector general report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of airport access controls to the SIDAs of airports based on red-team, covert testing under subsection (b).<page identifier="/us/stat/130/662">130 STAT. 662</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7310" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3409">SEC. 3409. </num><heading>SECURITY DIRECTIVES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f35f2e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f35f2f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f38640-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f38641-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Administrator, in consultation with the appropriate regulated entities, shall conduct a comprehensive review of every current security directive addressed to any regulated entity to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f38642-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>determine whether each such security directive continues to be relevant;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f38643-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>determine whether such security directives should be streamlined or consolidated to most efficiently maximize risk reduction; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f38644-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>update, consolidate, or revoke any security directive as necessary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f38645-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each security directive that the Administrator issues, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees notice of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f38646-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the extent to which each such security directive responds to a specific threat, security threat assessment, or emergency situation against civil aviation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f38647-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3409/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>when it is anticipated that each such security directive will expire.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7365" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3410" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3410">SEC. 3410. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4f38648-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f38649-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3410/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f3864a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the progress made by the TSA and the effect on aviation security of implementing the requirements under sections 3402 through 3409 of this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f3864b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3410/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f3864c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f3864d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>report to the appropriate congressional committees on the results of the assessment under paragraph (1), including any recommendations.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e7391" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3411" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3411">SEC. 3411. </num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f3ad5e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3411/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">ASAC Terms of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44946/c/2">section 44946(c)(2) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="yf4f3ad5f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of each member of the Advisory Committee shall be two years, but a member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed. A member of the Advisory Committee may be reappointed.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f3ad60-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stD/s3411/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Feedback</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44946/b">section 44946(b) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (2) or (4)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e7446" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Checkpoints of the Future</heading> <section id="d336220e7451" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3501">SEC. 3501. </num><heading>CHECKPOINTS OF THE FUTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f3fb81-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f42292-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f42293-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t49/ch449">chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code</ref>, shall request the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (established pursuant to section 44946 of such title) to develop recommendations for more efficient and effective passenger screening processes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f42294-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making recommendations to improve existing passenger screening processes, the Aviation Security Advisory Committee shall consider—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f42295-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the configuration of a checkpoint;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f42296-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>technology innovation;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/663">130 STAT. 663</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f42297-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ways to address any vulnerabilities identified in audits of checkpoint operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f42298-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>ways to prevent security breaches at airports at which Federal security screening is provided;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f42299-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>best practices in aviation security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f4229a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>recommendations from airports and aircraft operators, and any relevant advisory committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f4229b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>“curb to curb” processes and procedures.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f4229c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3501/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f4229d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="xf4f4229e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee review under this section, including any recommendations for improving passenger screening processes.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7536" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3502">SEC. 3502. </num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY AT CATEGORY X AIRPORTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f449af-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall establish a pilot program at at least three and not more than six airports to reconfigure and install security systems that increase efficiency and reduce vulnerabilities in airport terminals, particularly at airports that have large open areas at which screening is conducted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f449b0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Airports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting airports for the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f449b1-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>select airports from among airports classified by the TSA as Category X airports and that are able to begin the reconfiguration and installation of security systems expeditiously; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f449b2-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>give priority to an airport that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f449b3-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>submits a proposal that seeks Federal funding for reconfiguration of such airport’s security systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f449b4-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>has the space needed to reduce vulnerabilities and reconfigure existing security systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f449b5-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3502/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>is able to enter into a cost-sharing arrangement with the TSA under which such airport will provided funding towards the cost of such pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7584" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3503">SEC. 3503. </num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF PROTOTYPES FOR AIRPORT SECURITY SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f497d6-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall establish a pilot program at three airports to develop and test prototypes of screening security systems and security checkpoint configurations that are intended to expedite the movement of passengers by deploying a range of technologies, including passive and active systems, new types of security baggage and personal screening systems, and new systems to review and address passenger and baggage anomalies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="yf4f497d7-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Airports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting airports for the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f497d8-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>select airports from among airports classified by the TSA as Category X airports that are able to begin the reconfiguration and installation of security systems expeditiously;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f497d9-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>consider detection capabilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f497da-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>give priority to an airport that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f497db-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>submits a proposal that seeks Federal funding to test prototypes for new airport security systems;<page identifier="/us/stat/130/664">130 STAT. 664</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f497dc-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>has the space needed to reduce vulnerabilities and reconfigure existing security systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f497dd-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3503/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>is able to enter into a cost-sharing arrangement with the TSA under which such airport will provided funding towards the cost of such pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d336220e7640" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3504" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3504">SEC. 3504. </num><heading>REPORT REQUIRED.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and a report on the pilot programs established under sections 3502 and 3503 of this subtitle.</content></section> <section id="d336220e7648" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3505" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3505">SEC. 3505. </num><heading>FUNDING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4f4beee-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Administrator shall carry out the pilot programs established under sections 3502 and 3503 of this subtitle using amounts—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f4beef-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3505/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>appropriated to the TSA before the date of the enactment of this Act and available for obligation as of such date of enactment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f4bef0-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3505/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>amounts obtained as reimbursements from airports under such pilot programs.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e7665" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stE/s3506" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3506">SEC. 3506. </num><heading>ACCEPTANCE AND PROVISION OF RESOURCES BY THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Administrator, in carrying out the functions of the pilot programs established under sections 3502 and 3503 of this subtitle, may accept services, supplies, equipment, personnel, or facilities, without reimbursement, from any other public or private entity.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d336220e7673" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Provisions</heading> <section id="d336220e7678" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3601" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3601">SEC. 3601. </num><heading>VISIBLE DETERRENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4f50d11-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1303 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s1112">6 U.S.C. 1112</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f50d12-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3601/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f50d13-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3601/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f50d14-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3601/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f50d15-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3601/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="yf4f50d16-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>shall require, as appropriate based on risk, in the case of a VIPR team deployed to an airport, that the VIPR team conduct operations—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f50d17-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in the sterile area and any other areas to which only individuals issued security credentials have unescorted access; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f50d18-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in nonsterile areas.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f50d19-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3601/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such sums as necessary for fiscal years 2007 through 2011</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such sums as necessary, including funds to develop not more than 60 VIPR teams, for fiscal years 2016 through 2018</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/130/665">130 STAT. 665</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e7757" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3602" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3602">SEC. 3602. </num><heading>LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FOR MASS CASUALTY AND ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4f5342a-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (2) of section 2006(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s607/a">6 U.S.C. 607(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f5342b-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3602/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (E) through (I) as subparagraphs (F) through (J), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f5342c-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3602/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f5342d-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>training exercises to enhance preparedness for and response to mass casualty and active shooter incidents and security events at public locations, including airports and mass transit systems;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d336220e7795" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3603" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="3603">SEC. 3603. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE TO AIRPORTS AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="xf4f55b3e-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (a) of section 2008 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s609">6 U.S.C. 609</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f55b3f-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3603/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (9) through (13) as paragraphs (10) through (14), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="yf4f55b40-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/114/190/tIII/stF/s3603/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="yf4f55b41-e860-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>enhancing the security and preparedness of secure and nonsecure areas of eligible airports and surface transportation systems;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> Approved July 15, 2016.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 636: HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–21, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Ways and Means). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 161 (2015):

Feb. 13, considered and passed House.

Vol. 162 (2016):

Apr. 6, 7, 11–14, 18, 19, considered and passed Senate,

 amended.

July 11, House concurred in Senate amendments with

 amendments pursuant to H. Res. 818.

July 13, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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