Aviation

Airline Security Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2001

Airline Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement certain aviation security measures, including; (1) development of facial recognition technology and other methods of automated passenger profiling to ensure that security systems are focused on appropriate targets; (2) issuance of requirements for fingerprints on visas, anti-hijacking training for pilots and flight attendants, and limitation of air passengers to one piece of carry-on baggage; (3) installation of panic buttons in aircraft cockpits to be used in the event of a hijacking; (4) acceleration of the development of anthrax and small pox vaccines, as well as other vaccines; (5) installation of video cameras in aircraft to record a picture of every passenger that enters the aircraft; and (6) imposition of background checks on hazardous haulers and on individuals seeking training as a pilot.

Flight Deck and Aircraft Integrity Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 2001

Flight Deck and Aircraft Integrity Enhancement Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order: (1) prohibiting access to the flight deck (cockpit) of commercial aircraft by any person other than a flight deck crew member; (2) requiring the strengthening of the cockpit door and locks to prevent entry into such area by non-flight deck crew members (including requiring commuter aircraft that do not have doors to get doors to prevent public access to the cockpit area); (3) requiring the passenger area be equipped with video surveillance equipment that is displayed to the pilot in real time on a monitor in the cockpit; (4) authorizing the pilot and copilot to each carry a handgun after training in the use of it by the U.S. Marshals Service; and (5) prohibiting an air carrier from refusing to hire, discharging, or otherwise discriminating against any pilot or copilot, with respect to compensation, conditions, or privileges of employment, who chooses not to carry a handgun. Declares that any pilot or copilot who chooses not to carry a handgun shall not be liable in any action for failing to carry such handgun.

Baggage Screening Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2001

Baggage Screening Act - Amends Federal aviation law to require, before boarding or loading, or both, the screening of all property that will be carried in aircraft in air transportation and intrastate air transportation. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to assume such screening requirement with respect to foreign as well as domestic air carriers.

General Aviation Small Business Relief Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2001

General Aviation Small Business Relief Act of 2001 - Amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration to make grants to general aviation small business concerns in amounts equal to direct losses sustained since September 11, 2001, as a result of any Federal ground stop order(s) related to the terrorist attacks. Authorizes loans to assist such a business that has suffered, as a result of such attacks, substantial economic injury that is not incidental to the business's revenue and that is not compensated for by insurance or otherwise. Extends the due date for excise tax deposits for general aviation small business concerns.

Flight School Security Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 2001

Flight School Security Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) conduct a comprehensive review of the enrollment practices of civilian flight schools and schools providing instruction in the repair of aircraft; and (2) issue regulations to prevent instruction in flying aircraft (or the repair of such aircraft) by such schools to individuals that the Administrator has determined are a threat to security. Prohibits an individual from enrolling or being enrolled in a school for instruction as a pilot of an aircraft unless the individual has a card issued by the Administrator that certifies that such individual is eligible, based on specified requirements, for such instruction. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of the requirements of this Act.

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for the enhancement of security at airports in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2001

Amends Federal aviation law to require Federal Aviation Administration employees or other Federal agency employees to perform the screening of passengers and property carried out in an aircraft cabin. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to operators of small airports (including hub airports and other airports) in the United States for the purpose of defraying part or all of the costs of enhancing the security of airports under airport security programs, including the costs of procuring metal detectors, anti-explosive equipment, x-ray scanning equipment, other security devices, and other items needed to provide security for the airport.

National Emergency Transportation Coordination Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001

National Emergency Transportation Coordination Act of 2001 - Amends Federal transportation law to establish within the Department of Transportation the Federal Emergency Transportation Administration. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Administration, including to: (1) coordinate domestic transportation during a national emergency (including aviation, rail, maritime, and other surface transportation); (2) coordinate and provide notice to other U.S. agencies and appropriate State and local governments, including departments and agencies for transportation, law enforcement, and border control, about threats to transportation during a national emergency; and (3) establish uniform national standards and practices for transportation during a national emergency. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations detailing circumstances constituting a national emergency for purposes of this Act.

Airline Passenger Safety Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001

Airline Passenger Safety Enhancement Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) study how the performance of security functions at U.S. airports should be organized and carried out, in cooperation with air carriers and airport administrators, to secure the safety of passengers and workers in all areas of airports and in the aircraft boarded at such airports; and (2) develop a plan for ensuring security at U.S. airports. Amends Federal aviation law to require the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in an aircraft cabin to be performed by FAA employees or other U.S. employees. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Requires the Administrator to direct U.S. airport operators to make immediate arrangements for armed, uniformed law enforcement personnel to be stationed at passenger and property screening points at airports to monitor the performance of such screening and to be stationed at airport employee security checkpoints there. Requires U.S. employees under the direction of the FAA to perform all functions relating to security of passengers and airport personnel at U.S. airports. Imposes a fee of not more than $1 per domestic flight segment for such security operations. Directs the Administrator to develop a plan to provide small- to medium-size airports with technical support to enhance security operations, including financial assistance to defray their costs.

Aviation Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001

Aviation Security Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a Deputy Administrator for Aviation Security who shall be responsible for aviation-related security at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by civil aircraft. Establishes the Aviation Security Coordination Council, which shall, among other things, coordinate intelligence, security, and criminal enforcement activities affecting the safety and security of aviation at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by public aircraft. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit access to the flight deck (cockpit) of commercial aircraft by any person other than a flight deck crew member; (2) require the strengthening of the cockpit door and locks to prevent entry into such area by non-flight deck crew members (including requiring commuter aircraft that do not have doors to get doors to prevent public access to the cockpit area); (3) provide for random deployment of Federal marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and all international flights on U.S. carriers into or out of the United States (including requirements for background and fitness checks and training); (4) federalize airport security operations by deploying law enforcement personnel at each airport (including armed personnel at airport security screening locations of the 100 largest airports); (5) train flight crews in anti-hijacking procedures; (6) make the FAA responsible for screening of air passengers and property boarding each aircraft; (7) establish a program to hire and train airport security screening personnel; (8) require criminal background checks of heavy plane flight training applicants; and (9) collect a $1 per-one-way revenue passenger user (security) fee from commercial air carriers.

Secure Aviation Employment and Training Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001

Secure Aviation Employment and Training Enhancement Act of 2001 - Amend Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a criminal background check program for individuals enrolled or to be enrolled in civilian schools giving instruction in flying or repairing, altering, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and appliances. Sets forth program requirements, including: (1) establishment of a standard application form for all civilian schools giving such instruction; (2) maintenance of a database of all processed applications; (3) completion of a standard application by each applicant and a criminal background check; and (4) if a check reveals evidence of criminal, espionage, or terrorist activity or any other evidence that the Administrator determines to be a security threat, establishment of procedures to ensure the applicant does not receive training at such school. Requires the Administrator to establish reasonable fees (not to exceed $100 per individual) to pay expenses incurred in carrying out this Act. Requires the Director of the Office of Homeland Security to conduct a review of the current air carrier employee criminal background check procedures.

Deployment of Federal Air Marshals Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001

Deployment of Federal Air Marshals Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to: (1) provide for random deployment of Federal air marshals on domestic air passenger flights and on all international flights; (2) provide background and fitness checks for, and appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of, such air marshals; and (3) require air carriers to provide seating for a Federal air marshal on any air passenger flight without regard to the availability of seats on such flight.

Aviation Employee Assistance Relief Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001

Aviation Employee Assistance Relief Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the early withdrawal penalty distributions from qualified retirement plans by individuals separated from employment by air carriers, aircraft manufacturers, or manufacturers of aircraft parts or components.

Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on occurrence reporting in civil aviation (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC-Treaty)

European Union · European Commission · 25 September 2001

Volunteers for Safe Skies Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2001

Volunteers for Safe Skies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to carry out a program to permit qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians to provide emergency services on commercial air flights during emergencies.

Aviation and Transportation Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001

Aviation Security Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a Deputy Administrator for Aviation Security who shall be responsible for aviation-related security at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by civil aircraft. Establishes the Aviation Security Coordination Council, which shall, among other things, coordinate intelligence, security, and criminal enforcement activities affecting the safety and security of aviation at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by public aircraft. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit access to the flight deck (cockpit) of commercial aircraft by any person other than a flight deck crew member; (2) require the strengthening of the cockpit door and locks to prevent entry into such area by non-flight deck crew members (including requiring commuter aircraft that do not have doors to get doors to prevent public access to the cockpit area); (3) provide for random deployment of Federal marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and all international flights on U.S. carriers into or out of the United States (including requirements for background and fitness checks and training); (4) federalize airport security operations by deploying law enforcement personnel at each airport (including armed personnel at airport security screening locations of the 100 largest airports); (5) train flight crews in anti-hijacking procedures; (6) make the FAA responsible for screening of air passengers and property boarding each aircraft; (7) establish a program to hire and train airport security screening personnel; (8) require criminal background checks of heavy plane flight training applicants; and (9) collect a $1 per-one-way revenue passenger user (security) fee from commercial air carriers.

Federal Air Marshals and Safe Sky Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001

Federal Air Marshals and Safe Sky Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law to require the Attorney General to establish a Federal Air Marshals program consisting of Federal Air Marshals (including those participating in the Federal Aviation Administration's Federal Air Marshals Program) and Deputy Federal Air Marshals to provide maximum security at airports and on board commercial aircraft by enforcing Federal laws related to acts of terrorism, hijacking, or aircraft piracy and laws relating to violent, abusive, or disruptive behavior by passengers in air transportation. Requires the Attorney General to provide appropriate training and supervision of all air marshals, as well as appropriate background and fitness examination of eligible candidates as part of their certification. Requires the cost of such program to be shared by the airlines, State and local governments, and the Federal Government.

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to regulate the training of aliens to operate jet-propelled aircraft, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001

Amends Federal aviation law to prohibit a person from providing training in the operation of any jet-propelled aircraft to any alien within the United States unless the Attorney General certifies to such person that a background investigation of such alien has been completed. Requires the Attorney General, upon the joint request of the person and the alien, to carry out such a background investigation and issue such a certificate. Sets forth administrative sanctions for violations of the requirements of this Act.

Safe Skies Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001

Safe Skies Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that each individual who is enrolled or to be enrolled in a civilian school for instruction in flying single-engine or multi-engine aircraft or helicopter, or who has commenced flight training (other than ground training) from an authorized flight instructor of such aircraft or helicopter, has had a background review conducted by the Administrator and paid for by such individual. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administrator, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency should ensure that such reviews be completed not more than 28 days after the effective date of this Act, or in the case of an individual to be enrolled for instruction after such effective date, 28 days after the date of application for such enrollment.

To authorize the President to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Jeremy Glick of West Milford, New Jersey, a passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93 for acts of bravery, courage, and patriotism.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001

Authorizes the President to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Jeremy Glick of West Milford, New Jersey, for acts of bravery as a passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed on September 11, 2001 as a result of a terrorist hijacking.

To authorize the President to award gold medals on behalf of Congress to the people aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who helped resist the hijackers and caused the plane to crash prematurely.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001

Authorizes the President to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to the people aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who helped resist the hijackers and caused their plane to crash prematurely on September 11, 2001.

Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001

Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act - Authorizes the President to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 which was hijacked and crashed as part of the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001.

Aviation Security Improvement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001

Aviation Security Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees to carry out the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in a cabin of an aircraft. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Authorizes the Administrator of the FAA to impose a fee to carry out the requirements of this Act.

Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001

Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a sky marshal program that: (1) provides for random deployment of sky marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and international flights on U.S. carriers into or out of the United States; (2) provides background and fitness checks for, and appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of, sky marshals; and (3) requires commercial air carriers to provide seating for a sky marshal on any selected air passenger flight without regard to the availability of seats on such flight. Authorizes the Administrator to impose a fee of not more than $1.00 per domestic flight segment to carry out such program. Prohibits air carriers providing interstate and intrastate air transportation and domestic air carriers and foreign air carriers providing foreign transportation from serving more than two alcoholic beverages to an individual on a scheduled flight segment. Provides for an alternative alcoholic beverage prohibition if a foreign government objects to the maximum two drink limit.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration should consider hiring an employee whose employment with an air carrier was terminated as a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, for a position with the Federal Air Marshal program of the Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should consider hiring, for a position with the FAA's Federal Air Marshal program, an air carrier employee whose employment was terminated as a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.

Expressing the sense of the Congress in honoring the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) on September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 possibly averted the use of such aircraft in a further terrorist attack on the United States by attempting to overpower the hijackers; (2) the United States owes its gratitude to the passengers and crew of Flight 93 and extends its condolences to the victims' families and friends; and (3) a memorial plaque to the victims should be placed on the grounds of the Capitol, and a copy of the plaque and this resolution sent to a designated survivor of each victim.

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Alber delivered on 20 September 2001. # The Queen v Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, ex parte Omega Air Ltd (C-27/00) and Omega Air Ltd , Aero Engines Ireland Ltd and Omega Aviation Services Ltd v Irish Aviation Authority (C-122/00). # References for a preliminary ruling: High Court of Justice (England & Wales), Queen's Bench Division (Crown Office) - United Kingdom and High Court - Ireland. # Regulation (EC) No 925/1999 - Noise emissions of aeroplanes - Prohibition of re-engined aeroplanes with engines with a by-pass ratio of less than 3 - Validity. # Joined cases C-27/00 and C-122/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 20 September 2001

Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2001

Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act - Authorizes the President to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001.

Airport and Seaport Terrorism Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001

Airport and Seaport Terrorism Prevention Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants for seaport security infrastructure improvements for the construction, acquisition, or deployment of surveillance equipment and technology at U.S. seaports. Directs the Secretary to establish a pilot program to track cargo within the United States, including the development and implementation of anti-tampering standards to ensure that cargo containers cannot be opened or tampered with during shipment. Establishes Domestic Port Security Units which shall consist of teams of personnel trained in antiterrorism activities that can be rapidly deployed to any port threatened with terrorist activity. Amends Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to require airports to maximize the use of: (1) technology and equipment that is designed to detect potential chemical or biological weapons; and (2) nonintrusive and other inspection and detection technology for screening passengers, baggage, or cargo. Establishes within each of the largest 100 airports an airport security committee which shall be responsible for: (1) conducting and reviewing airport vulnerability assessments; (2) disseminating information that will facilitate law enforcement activities; and (3) conducting an exercise periodically to verify the effectiveness of airport security plans. Sets forth requirements calling for implementation of certain measures to improve air passenger safety and airport security, including: (1) use of technology to detect chemical, biological, or other hazardous substances and biometric technologies that identify individuals based on unique characteristics; and (2) airport personnel background checks and training.

Federal Airports Security Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001

Federal Airports Security Enhancement Act - Amends Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish at each airport a Security Committee which shall make recommendations for minimum security counter-measures. Requires the Administrator, on the basis of such recommendations, to prescribe appropriate changes to improve the performance of existing airport security procedures. Requires the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in a cabin of an aircraft to be carried out by Federal Protective Service employees or agents. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Authorizes the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to appoint police officers and special agents (currently, special policemen and nonuniformed special policemen) for the policing of all Federal buildings (including buildings under the control of the GSA). Sets forth certain additional powers of such officers and agents, including the authority to carry firearms and to police areas adjacent to Federal property. Establishes the Federal Protective Service as a separate operating service of the GSA. Calls for at least 1,000 full-time equivalent Service police officers to be assigned to areas outside of airport operations. Requires the Commissioner of the Service to prescribe minimum employment and training standards to be applied in the contracting of security personnel for the policing of buildings and areas controlled by the United States and GSA. Authorizes GSA to recover airport security costs from the FAA.

Aviation Security Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001

Aviation Security Enhancement Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to require the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in a cabin of an aircraft to be carried out by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Directs the Administrator of the FAA to expand its Federal Air Marshal program to increase the number of air marshals on domestic and international flights of U.S. air carriers. Directs the Administrator of the FAA to modify certain Federal aviation regulations to require each Air Carrier Certificate holder to include in its carry-on baggage program a requirement that, with specified exceptions related to children or disabled persons, each air passenger be limited to one piece of carry-on baggage that meets specified size dimensions. Authorizes the Administrator of the FAA to impose a fee of not more than $3.00 per domestic flight segment to carry out the requirements contained in this Act.

Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2001

Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a sky marshal program that: (1) provides for random deployment of sky marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and international flights on American carriers into or out of the United States; (2) provides background and fitness checks for, and appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of, sky marshals; and (3) requires commercial air carriers to provide seating for a sky marshal on any selected air passenger flight without regard to the availability of seats on such flight. Authorizes the Administrator to impose a fee of not more than $1.00 per domestic flight segment to carry out such program.

National Weather Service Flexible Work Scheduling Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2001

National Weather Service Flexible Work Scheduling Act - Provides an overtime hourly rate of pay of one and one-half times the hourly rate of basic pay and provides that all such pay is premium pay for an employee of the National Weather Service who occupies a nonmanagerial position in GS-14 or under: (1) the duties of which are critical to the immediate daily operation of the forecast and warning responsibilities of the Service and directly affect public and aviation safety; (2) in which overtime work is usually unscheduled due to the vicissitudes of severe weather; and (3) in which overtime work is therefore unusually taxing. Exempts such an employee from the limitation on aggregate pay, including premium pay, for a pay period. Provides for a National Weather Service employee, who works during a regularly scheduled eight-hour period of service a part of which is performed on Sunday, to be paid at his or her basic pay rate, plus premium pay at a rate equal to 25 percent of his or her basic pay rate with respect to that portion of such period of service which is performed on Sunday.

A bill to provide that Federal employees may retain for personal use promotional items received as a result of travel taken in the course of employment.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2001

Allows Federal employees to retain promotional items (including frequent flyer miles, upgrades, and access to carrier clubs or facilities) received as a result of using travel or transportation services procured by the United States or accepted from non-Federal sources for travel and related expenses in the course of employment, if such items are obtained under the same terms as those offered to the public and at no additional cost to the Government. Repeals provisions under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 regarding the issuance of guidelines for the use of frequent traveler programs by employees who engage in official air travel for the purpose of realizing cost savings for official travel.

Airline Labor Dispute Resolution Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001

Airline Labor Dispute Resolution Act - Amends Federal aviation law to grant the Secretary of Transportation authority to declare an air transportation emergency whenever he finds that a labor dispute between an air carrier providing service to a hub airport and an employee organization representing the carrier's employees threatens to: (1) interrupt the carriage of passengers or cargo in interstate transportation by an air carrier in any region of the country in a manner that is likely to curtail operations significantly at any hub airport and thereby cause injury to the region's economy; (2) interrupt the carriage of passengers or cargo in foreign transportation in a manner that is likely to cause injury to the foreign commerce of the United States or its balance of payments; or (3) compromise the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. Requires the Secretary to issue an order of arbitration to resolve such disputes according to a specified procedure whenever an air transportation emergency is declared.

To designate buildings 315, 318, and 319 located at the Federal Aviation Administration's William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the "Frank R. Lautenberg Aviation Security Complex".

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001

Designates specified buildings located at the Federal Aviation Administration's William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the Frank R. Lautenberg Aviation Security Complex.

End Gridlock at Our Nation's Critical Airports Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2001

End Gridlock at Our Nation's Critical Airports Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to prohibit a State, local government, or political authority of at least two States from enacting or enforcing a law that: (1) requires a certificate of approval before the construction or operation of an airport development project at a covered airport (an airport that each year has at least .25 percent of the total annual boardings in the United States) if the project meets certain standards established by the Secretary of Transportation, whether or not such project is the subject of an approved airport improvement grant; or (2) prohibits, conditions, or otherwise regulates the direct application for, or receipt or expenditure of, an airport improvement grant or other funds by the sponsor of a covered airport for an airport development project at such airport if the project meets such standards.

Children's Air Travel Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2001

Children's Air Travel Protection Act - Amends Federal aviation law to prohibit an air carrier or foreign air carrier from providing air transportation to: (1) an unaccompanied minor under the age of 18 without a written certification of a custodial parent's, foster parent's, or legal guardian's permission; or (2) a minor under the age of 18 that is accompanied by a person that is 18 years old or older unless such person certifies, in writing, that the minor has permission of the custodial parent, foster parent, or legal guardian to travel with such person. Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties for knowingly false certification to an air carrier or foreign air carrier of parental or guardian permission with respect to a minor who is in fact a missing minor.

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to treat certain property boundaries as the boundaries of the Lawrence County Airport, Courtland, Alabama, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2001

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to treat certain property boundaries (as shown on an airport layout drawing produced by Garver, Inc., dated March 8, 1999, and approved by the Jackson Airport District Office of the FAA) as the boundaries of the Lawrence County Airport, Courtland, Alabama (formerly known as the George C. Wallace Airport).

Communication from the Commission - A European Community contribution to world aviation safety improvement

European Union · European Commission · 16 July 2001

Protestnoten wegen Verletzung des österreichischen Luftraumes

Austria · National Council · 13 July 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Peter Schieder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend Protestnoten wegen Verletzung des österreichischen Luftraumes

Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2001

Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 - Makes appropriations for FY 2002 for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Transportation; (2) the Coast Guard; (3) the Federal Aviation Administration; (4) the Federal Highway Administration; (5) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (6) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (7) the Federal Railroad Administration; (8) the Federal Transit Administration; (9) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; (10) the Research and Special Programs Administration; (11) the Office of Inspector General; (12) the Surface Transportation Board; (13) the Office of Airline Information of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (14) the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; and (15) the National Transportation Safety Board. Sets forth specified prohibitions, limitations, permissions, and mandates with respect to the use of appropriations under this Act identical or similar to those enacted in the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000 (P.L. 106-69). Bars the use of appropriated funds for the review or processing of an application by a Mexican motor carrier for authority to operate beyond U.S. municipalities and commercial zones until such carriers have complied with certain motor carrier safety standards.

Large Capacity Airport Limitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2001

Large Capacity Airport Limitation Act - Amends Federal aviation law to require the Secretary of Transportation, in order to mitigate the impact of noise on surrounding communities due to the effects of airport capacity expansion projects, to prohibit any construction project for the expansion of the passenger or cargo capacity of an airport that: (1) is located in a county with a population of more than nine million; and (2) has the capacity to serve 80 million or more air passengers annually.

gesetzwidrige "Stillegung" des Zivilluftfahrtbeirats

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend gesetzwidrige "Stillegung" des Zivilluftfahrtbeirats

Zunahme der Überflüge und damit vorhandenen Belastungen, insbesondere über Vorarlberg

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Zunahme der Überflüge und damit vorhandenen Belastungen, insbesondere über Vorarlberg

Novellierung der Zivilflugplatz-Verordnung

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Novellierung der Zivilflugplatz-Verordnung

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve nonstop air service to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for certain communities in case of airline bankruptcy.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Amends Federal aviation law with respect to authorize an acquiring air carrier, in cases where a communities which have lost or will otherwise lose nonstop air service to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport because an air carrier that was awarded a beyond-perimeter slot exemption (from the prohibition against nonstop flights between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 miles away) has filed for bankruptcy, had its assets acquired by another air carrier, and has returned the slot exemption to the Secretary of Transportation. Authorizes another air carrier acquiring such an air carrier to use no more than two of that air carrier's slots (if from a large hub airport) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:59 p.m. to provide nonstop air service to and from such community. Declares that such requirements shall not apply if the Secretary awards the returned slot exemption in a fashion that preserves the nonstop service to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for the community.

Aircraft Noise Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Aircraft Noise Compensation Act - Amends Federal aviation law to require each air carrier providing scheduled air transportation to or from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to contribute funds to non-profit organizations in communities impacted by noise from LAX Airport. Makes eligible for such contributions any non-profit organizations that provide educational services, health care services, environmental services, speech and hearing services, and services to persons with disabilities in communities impacted by noise from LAX Airport.

LAX Noise Community Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

LAX Noise Community Accountability Act - Amends Federal aviation law to require the operator of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to mail each fiscal year a noise mitigation report to each household located in the ten-mile radius of the airport and any additional area covered under any noise compatibility program developed for the airport. Sets forth a civil penalty against the operator of LAX Airport for failure to comply with the requirements of this Act. Makes amounts collected from such penalties available to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for making grants to non-profit organizations to provide educational services, health care services, environmental services, speech and hearing services, and services to persons with disabilities in communities impacted by noise from LAX Airport.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve nonstop air service to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for certain communities in cases of airline bankruptcy.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Amends Federal aviation law with respect to communities which have lost or will otherwise lose nonstop air service to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport because an air carrier that was awarded a beyond-perimeter slot exemption (from the prohibition against nonstop flights between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 miles away) has filed for bankruptcy, had its assets acquired by another air carrier, and has returned the slot exemption to the Secretary of Transportation. Authorizes another air carrier acquiring such an air carrier to use no more than two of that air carrier's slots (if from a large hub airport) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between the hours of 7: 00 a.m. and 9: 59 p.m. to provide nonstop air service to and from such community. Declares that such requirements shall not apply if the Secretary awards the returned slot exemption in a fashion that preserves the nonstop service to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for the community.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2001

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the waiver requirement by a farm owner, operator, or tenant in order for an aerial applicator of agricultural fertilizer or other substances to qualify for a gasoline-farming use (excise) tax exemption in the case of an applicator who is the ultimate purchaser of the gasoline so used. Includes within such exemption: (1) gasoline used between the airfield and farm; and (2) aviation fuel. Exempts fixed-wing aerial applicators of fertilizer or other substances for forestry use from the passenger air transportation (excise) tax.