Aviation

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit the operation of the aircraft known as the Mitsubishi MU-2 in the airspace of the United States until the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration certifies that the aircraft is safe and the certification is approved by law.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2006

Prohibits the operation of Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft in U.S. airspace until the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration transmits to Congress a certification that the aircraft is safe and a law is enacted approving the certification.

Real Security Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2006

Real Security Act of 2006 - Outlines provisions concerning: (1) implementation of 9/11 Commission recommendations; (2) combating terrorism; (3) intelligence authorizations; (4) transportation security; and (5) U.S. policy on Iraq. Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act - Outlines provisions effecting the implementation of recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. Homeland Emergency Response Operations Act or HERO Act - Provides for: (1) radio spectrum for first responders; and (2) private sector preparedness. Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2006 - Provides for grants to prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, or recover from, threatened or actual terrorist attacks. Sets forth requirements relating to transportation security, border security, the intelligence community, and the balance between security and civil liberties. Outlines provisions concerning the use of foreign policy and public diplomacy to combat terrorism. Omnibus Nonproliferation and Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Act of 2006 - Provides international nonproliferation requirements. Targeting Terrorists More Effectively Act of 2006 - Outlines provisions concerning terrorism, terrorist financing, countries that support terrorism, and preventing the growth of radical Islamic fundamentalism. Establishes a National Commission To Review Policy Regarding the Treatment of Detainees. Outlines U.S. strategy with respect to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2007 for U.S. intelligence and intelligence-related activities. Establishes: (1) an Inspector General of the Intelligence Community; and (2) a National Space Intelligence Center. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2006 - Outlines vessel and port security requirements, including port security training programs, an antiterrorism cargo identification and screening system, and a container security initiative. Rail Security Act of 2006 - Provides freight and passenger rail transportation security requirements. Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2006 - Outlines provisions relating to public transportation security assessments, security assistance grants, and aviation security. United States Policy on Iraq Act of 2006 - Provides U.S. policy on Iraq. Establishes the Special Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting (with respect to Afghanistan and Iraq).

Air Travel Delay Awareness Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2006

Air Travel Delay Awareness Act of 2006 - Amends federal transportation law to require air carriers, foreign air carriers, or intrastate air carriers that provide air transportation or intrastate air transportation to passengers to provide flight delay information to the public not later than 10 minutes after such information is available.

Hawaiian Sacred Sites Noise Reduction Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2006

Hawaiian Sacred Sites Noise Reduction Act of 2006 - Amends the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century to prohibit any commercial air tour operation from being conducted in airspace over: (1) the Kalaupapa National Historical Park; (2) the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park; (2) the Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park; or (4) the Pu`ukohola Heiau National Historic Site.

Tax Relief and Minimum Wage Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2006

Tax Relief and Minimum Wage Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2007 various provisions relating to business investment and economic development, education, research, health care, environmental remediation, and investment in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa. Revises the system of tax incentives for investment in New York Liberty Zone property. Modifies tax administration provisions relating to awards for whistleblowers, frivolous tax filings, authority of the Internal Revenue Service to disclose tax return information, and refund rules for aviation kerosene. Authorizes the issuance of tax-exempt zone academy bonds and rural renaissance bonds. Allows expensing of mine safety equipment and a tax credit for mine rescue team training costs. Allows a taxpayer election to deduct certain gain from timber sales. Suspends until 2008 the disallowance of the tax deduction for business travel expenses of a spouse. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage rate. Applies such increased wage rate to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2006 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to: (1) reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (AMR Fund) through FY2021; (2) reduce rates of reclamation fees payable by mine operators to the AMR Fund; and (3) revise allocations of payments to states for reclamation of abandoned mines. Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to liability of mine operators for payment of health care premiums of retired miners.

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2006

Amends federal transportation law to repeal, as of April 1, 2006, provisions prohibiting the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from implementing any proposed change to the FAA personnel management system, in cases where the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service do not lead to an agreement between the Administrator and FAA employees, until 60 days after the Administrator has transmitted the proposed change (along with the objections of the exclusive bargaining representatives to the change, including the reasons for such objections) to Congress.

Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2006

Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore the unified estate and gift tax exclusion after 2009, phase in an increase of such exclusion to $5 million in 2015, and lower the estate tax rate. Extends through 2007 various tax provisions relating to business investment and economic development, education, research, health care, environmental remediation, and investment in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa. Revises the system of tax incentives for investment in New York Liberty Zone property. Modifies tax administration provisions relating to awards for whistleblowers, frivolous tax filings, authority of the Internal Revenue Service to disclose tax return information, and refund rules for aviation kerosene. Authorizes the issuance of tax-exempt zone academy bonds and rural renaissance bonds. Allows expensing of mine safety equipment and a tax credit for mine rescue team training costs. Allows a taxpayer election to deduct certain gain from timber sales. Suspends until 2008 the disallowance of the tax deduction for business travel expenses of a spouse. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2006 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to: (1) reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (AMR Fund) through FY2021; (2) reduce rates of reclamation fees payable by mine operators to the AMR Fund; and (3) revise allocations of payments to states for reclamation of abandoned mines. Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to liability of mine operators for payment of health care premiums of retired miners. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the federal minimum wage rate.

Dayton Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historical Park Designation Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2006

Dayton Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historical Park Designation Act - Amends the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to: (1) rename the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park as the Dayton Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historical Park; and (2) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to public and private organizations for the preservation, development, use, and interpretation of properties within the Park.

Wright Amendment Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 2006

Wright Amendment Reform Act - Amends the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 to authorize domestic air carriers and foreign air carriers (with respect to foreign air transportation) to offer for sale and provide through service and ticketing air transportation to or from Love Field, Texas, and any U.S. or foreign destination through any point within Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Alabama (effectively expanding domestic and foreign air service to and from Love Field, Texas). Prohibits: (1) a person from providing nonstop air passenger service between Love Field, Texas, and any point or points outside the 50 states or the District of Columbia; and (2) a federal official or employee from designating Love Field, Texas, as an initial point of entry into the United States or a last point of departure from the United States. Limits charter flights at Love Field, Texas, to: (1) destinations within the 50 states and the District of Columbia; and (2) no more than 10 per month per air carrier for charter flights beyond the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Alabama. Directs the city of Dallas, Texas, to reduce the number of gates available for air service at Love Field, Texas, to no more than 20 gates (with a limit not to exceed a maximum of 20 gates). Declares that nothing in a certain agreement between the city of Dallas, the city of Fort Worth, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board and this Act shall affect general aviation service at Love Field, Texas.

Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2006

Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2007. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) replace the Under Secretary for Management with a Deputy Secretary position; (2) establish in DHS a Directorate for Policy, Planning, and International Affairs; and (3) direct the Secretary of DHS to actively consult with the congressional homeland security committees and keep them informed regarding all activities and responsibilities within their jurisdictions. Makes the Inspector General of DHS independently responsible for keeping such committees informed of DHS activities. Directs: (1) the Chief Financial Officer to establish the position of Authorization Liaison Officer to provide budget and other financial information to such committees; and (2) the Inspector General to review each contract over $20 million for DHS's Secure Border Initiative to determine compliance with specified requirements. Requires the Chief Procurement Officer to provide homeland security procurement training to acquisition employees. Requires the Secretary to: (1) ensure that a sufficient number of trained and qualified full-time personnel are involved in the review and prioritization of anti-terrorism technologies; (2) study DHS procurements to fight terrorism; (3) take steps to control the costs of new Border Patrol agents; (4) establish a competitive grant program for domestic breeders of canines; and (5) review security clearance and suitability review procedures for DHS employees and contractors. Redesignates the Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Projection as the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) a comprehensive information technology network architecture for that Office; and (2) a homeland security information sharing fellowship program. Establishes within DHS a Chief Security Officer, an Office of Domestic Nuclear Detection (including an Advisory Council on Nuclear Detection), a Chief Medical Officer, an Office of Infrastructure Protection (including an Integration Center), and an Office of Cybersecurity and Telecommunications. Directs the Secretary to establish a cybersecurity training program. Requires the Secretary to award grants to assist states and local governments in essential capabilities for terrorism preparedness. Requires submission of a three-year state homeland security plan that describes such capabilities. Directs the Secretary to establish a First Responder Grants Board. Directs the Secretary to establish standards, protocols, and procedures for vulnerability assessments and security plans for rail and public transportation systems and to require implementation of security plans within two years. Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop and implement a National Rail and Public Transportation Security Plan; (2) issue guidance for a rail and public transportation worker security training program; (3) establish a grant program to allocate federal homeland security assistance to designated U.S. rail and public transportation systems based on risk and need; and (4) establish a Rail and Public Transportation Security Exercise Program. Authorizes aviation security funding. Shields security screeners from liability for good faith inspections. Sets forth provisions regarding acceptable passenger identification documents and international passenger prescreening. Prohibits the unlawful use of the name, initials, insignia, and seal of DHS.

Luftfahrtgesetz, Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz und Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz 2000

Austria · National Council · 13 July 2006

Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2006

Amends the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 to authorize domestic air carriers and foreign air carriers (with respect to foreign air transportation) to offer for sale and provide through service and ticketing air transportation to or from Love Field, Texas, and any U.S. or foreign destination through any point within Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Alabama (effectively expanding domestic and foreign air service to and from Love Field, Texas). Prohibits: (1) a person from providing nonstop air passenger service between Love Field, Texas, and any point or points outside the 50 states or the District of Columbia; and (2) a federal official or employee from designating Love Field, Texas, as an initial point of entry into the United States or a last point of departure from the United States. Limits charter flights at Love Field, Texas, to: (1) destinations within the 50 states and the District of Columbia; and (2) no more than 10 per month per air carrier for charter flights beyond the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Alabama. Reduces the number of gates available for air service at Love Field, Texas, to no more than 20 gates (with a limit thereafter not to exceed a maximum of 20 gates). Declares that a certain agreement between the city of Dallas, the city of Fort Worth, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board shall not affect general aviation service at Love Field, Texas.

Multilateral Agreement on the Establishment of a European Common Aviation Area (ECAA)

European Union · European Parliament · 6 July 2006

Übereinkommen EU-Balkanstaaten zur Schaffung eines gemeinsamen europäischen Luftverkehrsraums

Austria · National Council · 5 July 2006

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1568 d.B.): Übereinkommen zwischen der Europäischen Gemeinschaft und ihren Mitgliedstaaten und der Republik Albanien, Bosnien und Herzegowina, der Republik Bulgarien, der ehemaligen jugoslawischen Republik Mazedonien, der Republik Island, der Republik Kroatien, dem Königreich Norwegen, Rumänien, Serbien und Montenegro und der Übergangsverwaltung der Vereinten Nationen in Kosovo zur Schaffung eines gemeinsamen europäischen Luftverkehrsraums samt Anhängen und Korrigendum

Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei Luftfahrzeugen aus Drittstaaten

Austria · National Council · 5 July 2006

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1543 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei Luftfahrzeugen aus Drittstaaten

Luftfahrtgesetz, Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz und Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz 2000

Austria · National Council · 5 July 2006

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über den Antrag 847/A der Abgeordneten Klaus Wittauer, Dipl.-Ing. Mag. Roderich Regler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Luftfahrtgesetz, das Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz und das Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz 2000 geändert werden

ALASKA AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND FUNDING CHALLENGES--MEETING FUTURE SAFETY, CAPITAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS

United States · United States Senate · 5 July 2006

Hubschrauberflug des OÖ Landesschulratspräsidenten

Austria · National Council · 29 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Stadlbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Hubschrauberflug des OÖ Landesschulratspräsidenten

Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Energy Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2006

Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Energy Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include among the projects eligible for Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees large-scale coal-to-liquid facilities that use a feedstock, the majority of which is domestic coal resources, to produce at least 10,000 barrels a day of liquid transportation fuel. Instructs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish a federal loan program for coal-to-liquid facilities. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations to support the development of coal-to-liquid manufacturing facilities and associated infrastructure on DOE and other federal lands, including military bases and military installations closed or realigned under the defense base closure and realignment. Authorizes the Secretary to construct storage facilities: (1) in the vicinity of pipeline infrastructure and at least one military base; but (2) outside the boundaries of any state on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, place in storage, transport, or exchange coal-to-liquid products, not to exceed 20% of the total quantity of petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Authorizes appropriations for the Air Force Research Laboratory to continue support efforts to test, qualify, and procure synthetic fuels developed from coal for aviation jet use. Amends federal law governing Armed Forces fuel procurement to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into agreements with private companies to develop and operate coal-to-liquid facilities on or near military installations.

Senate Legislative Transparency and Accountability Resolution of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2006

Senate Legislative Transparency and Accountability Resolution of 2006 - Amends Rule XXIII (Privilege of the Floor) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to deny floor privileges (except for ceremonial functions and events) to former Senators and Senators-elect, Secretaries, Sergeants at Arms of the Senate, and Speakers of the House of Representatives if they: (1) are registered lobbyists or agents of a foreign principal; or (2) are in the employ of or represent any party or organization for the purpose of influencing, directly or indirectly, the passage, defeat, or amendment of any legislative proposal. Amends Rule XXXV (Gifts) to exclude gifts from lobbyists or agents of a foreign principal from the gift ban exceptions. Requires a Member, officer, or employee, before accepting otherwise permissible transportation or lodging from any person other than a governmental entity, to obtain a written certification from such person (copy to the Select Committee on Ethics) that: (1) the trip was not financed by a registered lobbyist or foreign agent; (2) the person offering the transportation or lodging did not accept, directly or indirectly, funds from a registered lobbyist or foreign agent specifically earmarked to finance the travel expenses; (3) the trip was not planned, organized, or arranged by or at the request of a registered lobbyist or foreign agent; and (4) registered lobbyists will not participate in or attend the trip. Prescribes additional disclosure requirements, including certain information regarding noncommercial air travel. Amends Rule XXXVII (Conflict of Interest) to impose a one-year lobbying moratorium, upon leaving such position, on any employee on the staff of a Member or on the staff of a committee meeting specified rate of pay and congressional employment criteria. Prohibits a Senator from directly negotiating or having any arrangement concerning prospective private employment until after the election for his or her successor has been held, unless public disclosure of such employment negotiations and arrangements is provided. Requires a Member to prohibit all of his or her staff from having any official contact with the Member's spouse or immediate family member if such individual is a registered lobbyist or is employed or retained by a registered lobbyist to influence legislation. Amends Rule XLIII (Representation by Members) to prohibit a Member, with the intent to influence on the basis of partisan political affiliation an employment decision or employment practice of any private entity, from: (1) taking or withholding, or offering or threatening to take or withhold, an official act; or (2) influencing, or offering or threatening to influence, the official act of another.

Civil Aviation Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 28 June 2006

Civil Aviation Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 28 June 2006

Aviation Industry Tax Equity Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2006

Aviation Industry Tax Equity Act of 2006 - Suspends the excise tax on commercial aviation fuel between the day after enactment of this Act and September 30, 2007 (suspension period).

Flughafen Wien

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Flughafen Wien <i>(Fluglärmbelästigung)</i>

Luftfahrtgesetz, Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Klaus Wittauer, Dipl.-Ing. Mag. Roderich Regler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Luftfahrtgesetz, das Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz und das Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz 2000 geändert werden

Ethics and Lobbying Reform Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2006

Ethics and Lobbying Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA) to include among lobbying activities any paid efforts to stimulate grassroots lobbying, but not grassroots lobbying itself. Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House and Rule XXXV (Gifts) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to exempt from the restrictions on gifts to Members of Congress, Senators, and House and Senate officers and employees the fair market value for a flight on an aircraft not licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate for compensation or hire. Requires public disclosure of such flights. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to exclude from the definition of contribution any travel expense for a flight on such aircraft, but only if it is paid for within seven days under specified conditions. Amends Rule XXV to repeal the permission for Members of the House to accept gifts of a nominal value. Deems a gift any payments or disbursements for an event in honor of a Member, officer, or employee that is held at a national party convention. Amends the Rules of the House to consider as gifts reimbursements to Members, officers, and employees for official travel-related expenses from nongovernmental organizations that retain or employ registered lobbyists or agents of a foreign principal. Prohibits such individuals from accepting transportation or lodging on trips arranged or financed by a lobbyist or agent of a foreign principal, or in which a lobbyist participates. Sets forth reporting requirements for lobbyist campaign contributions. Amends the federal criminal code to impose a two-year moratorium on lobbying of Congress by former Members, officers, or employees. Establishes within the legislative branch the Office of Public Integrity.

illegale CIA-Flüge

Austria · National Council · 21 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Pilz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend illegale CIA-Flüge <i>(zu geheimen Gefangenenlagern der USA)</i>

173 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the EU plans in respect of open skies further to the recent vote in the US to prevent the purchase of US airlines by foreigners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24026/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

173 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the EU plans in respect of open skies further to the recent vote in the US to prevent the purchase of US airlines by foreigners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24026/06]

252 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the unease and anxiety felt amongst the sick and elderly in relation to the proposed discontinuation of mass and other religious services broadcast from local churches as a result of complaints of interference from the aviation sector; the proposals he has to have these religious services made available to the sick and elderly; if there will be a cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22852/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

252 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the unease and anxiety felt amongst the sick and elderly in relation to the proposed discontinuation of mass and other religious services broadcast from local churches as a result of complaints of interference from the aviation sector; the proposals he has to have these religious services made available to the sick and elderly; if there will be a cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22852/06]

Überstellung von Hubschraubern

Austria · Federal Council · 9 June 2006

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Überstellung von Hubschraubern <i>(im Rahmen vorbeugender Hilfeleistung bei Katastrophen oder</i> <i>schweren Unglücksfällen)</i>

Multilateral Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, the Republic of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Montenegro, the Kingdom of Norway, Romania, the Republic of Serbia and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo on the establishment of a European Common Aviation Area - Annexes - Annexes - Declarations

European Union · EUR-Lex · 9 June 2006

Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei Luftfahrzeugen aus Drittstaaten

Austria · National Council · 2 June 2006

Bundesgesetz über Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei Luftfahrzeugen aus Drittstaaten

Commission Regulation (EC) No 831/2006 of 2 June 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 622/2003 laying down measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 2 June 2006

439 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself and if his attention has been drawn to whether the Irish Aviation Authority are satisfied with the fire and other health and safety measures relating to crowd management at Dublin Airport; if, for instance, the lessons of the Dusseldorf Airport fire have been examined to ascertain if they have implications for Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20915/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

439 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself and if his attention has been drawn to whether the Irish Aviation Authority are satisfied with the fire and other health and safety measures relating to crowd management at Dublin Airport; if, for instance, the lessons of the Dusseldorf Airport fire have been examined to ascertain if they have implications for Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20915/06]

Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2006

Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to add among the projects eligible for Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees large-scale coal-to-liquid facilities that use domestic coal resources to produce at least 10,000 barrels a day of liquid transportation fuel. Sets forth: (1) loan guarantee limitations; and (2) a loan guarantee program for coal-to-liquid facilities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to promulgate regulations to support the development of coal-to-liquid manufacturing facilities and associated infrastructure on DOE and other federal lands, military bases, and military installations closed or realigned under the defense base closure and realignment. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide an investment tax credit for coal-to-liquid fuels projects; (2) permit taxpayer election to treat the cost of any qualified coal-to-liquid fuels process property as a deductible expense; and (3) extend the alternative fuel credit for fuel derived from coal through the Fischer-Tropsch process. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to instruct the Secretaries of Energy and of Defense to study and report to certain congressional committees on the feasibility and suitability of maintaining coal-to-liquid products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Authorizes the Secretary Energy to construct storage facilities: (1) in the vicinity of pipeline infrastructure and at least one military base; but (2) outside the boundaries of any state on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Authorizes appropriations for the Air Force Research Laboratory to continue support efforts to test, qualify, and procure synthetic fuels developed from coal for aviation jet use. Amends federal law governing Armed Forces fuel procurement to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into agreements to develop and operate coal-to-liquid facilities on or near military installations.

Luftfahrtgesetz und Bundesgesetz über den zwischenstaatlichen Luftverkehr 1997

Austria · National Council · 24 May 2006

Commission Regulation (EC) No 779/2006 of 24 May 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 488/2005 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 24 May 2006

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2006

Amends federal transportation law to repeal, as of April 1, 2006, provisions prohibiting the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from implementing any proposed change to the FAA personnel management system, in cases where the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service do not lead to an agreement between the Administrator and FAA employees, until 60 days after the Administrator has transmitted the proposed change (along with the objections of the exclusive bargaining representatives to the change, including the reasons for such objections) to Congress.

Luftfahrtgesetz und Bundesgesetz über den zwischenstaatlichen Luftverkehr 1997

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1429 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Luftfahrtgesetz und das Bundesgesetz über den zwischenstaatlichen Luftverkehr 1997 geändert werden

Prüfung steuerlicher Maßnahmen zur Finanzierung supranationaler Aufgaben wie Eigenfinanzierung der Europäischen Union und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Austria · National Council · 16 May 2006

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über den Antrag 831/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Dr. Christoph Matznetter, Josef Bucher, Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Prüfung steuerlicher Maßnahmen zur Finanzierung supranationaler Aufgaben wie Eigenfinanzierung der Europäischen Union und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2006 of 16 May 2006 on working methods of the European Aviation Safety Agency for conducting standardisation inspections (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 16 May 2006

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4755) to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2006

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4755) to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system.

To prohibit certain agency actions regarding the use of certain electronic devices onboard air born commercial airlines.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2006

Prohibits certain agency action authorizing the use of certain electronic devices banned for use onboard air born commercial airlines by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on December 15, 2004, until June 1, 2007.

281 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if a precedent exists whereby a State agency, not being a local authority with decision making powers on planning, will seek submissions as part of a public consultation process into the development of an airport and adjudicate on same, while at the same time being a member of the group which formulated the original proposal; his views on the fact that the Irish Aviation Authority website makes it clear that the Irish Aviation Authority acted in concert with Weston Aerodrome to formulate the proposal which they are seeking submissions from the public on and which they purport to adjudicate upon; if this scenario would be open to legal challenge; if he has sought legal advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17432/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

281 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if a precedent exists whereby a State agency, not being a local authority with decision making powers on planning, will seek submissions as part of a public consultation process into the development of an airport and adjudicate on same, while at the same time being a member of the group which formulated the original proposal; his views on the fact that the Irish Aviation Authority website makes it clear that the Irish Aviation Authority acted in concert with Weston Aerodrome to formulate the proposal which they are seeking submissions from the public on and which they purport to adjudicate upon; if this scenario would be open to legal challenge; if he has sought legal advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17432/06]

280 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his views on transferring the responsibility for the public consultation process on Weston Aerodrome from the Irish Aviation Authority to another independent body in order to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the final adjudication. [17431/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

280 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his views on transferring the responsibility for the public consultation process on Weston Aerodrome from the Irish Aviation Authority to another independent body in order to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the final adjudication. [17431/06]

62 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence when the Air Corps began discussions with the Irish Aviation Authority regarding the proposed changes to airspace at Weston that will see Casement Aerodrome cede part of its airspace; the dialogue he had with the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17435/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

62 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence when the Air Corps began discussions with the Irish Aviation Authority regarding the proposed changes to airspace at Weston that will see Casement Aerodrome cede part of its airspace; the dialogue he had with the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17435/06]

Fluggastentschädigung nach der VO (EG) Nr. 261/2004 - Umsetzung in Österreich - Beschwerden von Fluggästen

Austria · National Council · 8 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Fluggastentschädigung nach der VO (EG) Nr. 261/2004 - Umsetzung in Österreich - Beschwerden von Fluggästen

ÖBB-Anlagen in sogenannter "Obsorge der kommunalen Verwaltung"

Austria · National Council · 8 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gabriele Binder-Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend ÖBB-Anlagen in sogenannter "Obsorge der kommunalen Verwaltung"

Fluggastentschädigung nach der VO (EG) Nr. 261/2004 - Umsetzung in Österreich - Beschwerden von Fluggästen

Austria · National Council · 8 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für soziale Sicherheit, Generationen und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Fluggastentschädigung nach der VO (EG) Nr. 261/2004 - Umsetzung in Österreich - Beschwerden von Fluggästen

273 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the USA’s breach of Article 7 of the Montreal Convention on Civil Aviation and Luis Posada Carriles role in the bombing of CU — 455 on 6 October 1976 over Barbados where seventy three people lost their lives; and if he will highlight this issue with the Secretary of State, Ms Condaleezza Rice as a matter of priority. [15941/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

273 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the USA’s breach of Article 7 of the Montreal Convention on Civil Aviation and Luis Posada Carriles role in the bombing of CU — 455 on 6 October 1976 over Barbados where seventy three people lost their lives; and if he will highlight this issue with the Secretary of State, Ms Condaleezza Rice as a matter of priority. [15941/06]