II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1934 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2007 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Thune, and Mr. Johnson) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

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Continuation of essential air service at certain locations

(a)

In general

Section 409(d) of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108–176; 49 U.S.C. 41731 note) is amended by striking September 30, 2007 and inserting September 30, 2012. (b)

Requirement for continuation of essential air service by certain air carriers for 90 days after termination of contract

Any air carrier that provides essential air service to a place described in section 409(a) of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108–176; 49 U.S.C. 41731 note) and has a contract for the provision of such essential air service that expires on September 30, 2007, shall continue to provide such essential air service to such place until at least the earlier of— (1)January 1, 2008; or (2)the date on which the Secretary of Transportation identifies a new air carrier to provide such essential air service. (c)

Air carrier defined

In this section, the term air carrier has the meaning provided such term in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code.