II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 75 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 4, 2007 Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Federal Aviation Administration to finalize the proposed rule relating to the reduction of fuel tank flammability exposure, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Flight 800 Improvement Act of 2007.

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Implementation of FAA Rule Relating to Fuel Tank Flammability

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than January 1, 2008, the Federal Aviation Administration shall finalize and implement, in accordance with paragraph (2), the rule proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration relating to the reduction of fuel tank flammability in transport category airplanes (70 Fed. Reg. 70922, dated November 23, 2005) and operators and manufacturers of airplanes shall take appropriate action to comply with the rule. (b)

Matching funds

For each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2017, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may provide financial assistance to operators and manufacturers of airplanes in an amount that does not exceed $1 for every $1 incurred by such operators and manufacturers for complying with the rule described in subsection (a). (c)

Study and report

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct a study and report to Congress regarding ways to improve the safety and reduce the flammability of fuel tanks that are located on the wings of airplanes. (d)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated $40,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2017, to carry out the provisions of subsection (b).