Aviation

100 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if proposals to integrate the Irish Aviation Authority into the National Transport Authority are to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35129/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

100 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if proposals to integrate the Irish Aviation Authority into the National Transport Authority are to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35129/10]

95 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the level of capital subsidy that will be available to regional airports in 2010 and 2011; when he intends to provide certainty on the public service obligation levies available to airlines operating out of certain regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35401/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

95 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the level of capital subsidy that will be available to regional airports in 2010 and 2011; when he intends to provide certainty on the public service obligation levies available to airlines operating out of certain regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35401/10]

134 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected from the air travel tax to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34482/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

134 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected from the air travel tax to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34482/10]

531 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance when he last reviewed the operation of the €10 air travel tax with the Department of Transport and the Department for Tourism, Culture and Sport; his views on whether the travel tax is contributing to the haemorrhaging of passenger numbers through airports here with a knock-on effect on the travel and tourism industries; if he will put the cost benefit analysis for the travel tax in the Oireachtas Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26829/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

531 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance when he last reviewed the operation of the €10 air travel tax with the Department of Transport and the Department for Tourism, Culture and Sport; his views on whether the travel tax is contributing to the haemorrhaging of passenger numbers through airports here with a knock-on effect on the travel and tourism industries; if he will put the cost benefit analysis for the travel tax in the Oireachtas Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26829/10]

AIR Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Aviation Security Innovation & Reform Act of 2010 or AIR Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Assistant Secretary) (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to prescribe employment standards for air carrier personnel and airport security personnel. (Under current law, the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security (Department of Transportation [DOT]) is required to prescribe such standards.) Revises security screening personnel training plan requirements to require the Assistant Secretary to establish a training plan for TSA Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) that: (1) ensures that TSO training is standardized; and (2) meets certain other requirements, including that each TSO receives training in basic security screening skills and criminal and antiterrorism awareness. Places the TSA, headed by the Assistant Secretary, under the administration of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (Effectively updates federal law to reflect the transfer of the TSA from DOT to DHS in March, 2003.) Establishes in the TSA the Office of Behavior Analysis, which shall provide behavior assessment training to TSA and other federal, state, and local government law enforcement personnel. Requires the Assistant Secretary to develop partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies to: (1) improve coordination of behavior detection activities; and (2) deploy TSOs specializing in techniques to identify high-risk individuals based on behavior patterns (behavior detection officers) to serve as an additional layer of security and to deter terrorism at train and bus stations and other infrastructure facilities. Directs the Assistant Secretary to: (1) provide a select group of behavior detection officers at Passengers by Observation Techniques airports with an appropriate level of security clearance to access law enforcement and intelligence databases, assist in verifying a passenger's identity, and assist in law enforcement operations; (2) require the TSA Transportation Security Operations Center to use all of the law enforcement and intelligence databases available when checking passengers at the law enforcement official referral level; and (3) standardize and streamline threat-reporting guidelines to allow behavior detection officers or other designated TSA officials to receive Center information in a timely manner. Directs the Assistant Secretary to continue the standardization of TSA security and personnel procedures at U.S. airports. Requires the Assistant Secretary to deploy: (1) behavior detection officers to National Special Security Events designated by the DHS Secretary; and (2) Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response teams at passenger rail facilities to enhance security and cross-training opportunities for behavior detection officers. Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish an electronic medium through which TSOs and behavior detection officers may anonymously submit feedback regarding TSA transportation security programs or management issues.

Clean, Renewable Jet Fuel Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Clean, Renewable Jet Fuel Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to enter into a standby loan agreement with the owners or operators of not more than 10 qualifying jet fuel projects. Defines "qualifying jet fuel project" as a project located in the United States that produces at least 25 million gallons per year of liquid aviation turbine fuel or blending component that: (1) has at least 50% less lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than petroleum; (2) is produced from renewable biomass; and (3) meets, or can be blended to produce a fuel that meets, an American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard for aviation turbine fuels.

Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2010 - Subjects a parent entity, with specified exceptions, to penalties for violations of certain sanctions regarding Iran committed by a subsidiary outside of the United States that would be subject to prohibitions if committed inside the United States or by a U.S. person. Prohibits with respect to Iran: (1) issuance of specified licenses to export or reexport civil aviation goods, services, or technology; and (2) such goods, services, or technology from being exported or reexported. Increases temporarily consular service fees for processing machine readable nonimmigrant visas and machine readable combined border crossing identification cards and nonimmigrant visas. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate amortization of geological and geophysical expenditure tax incentives if certain sanctions regarding the development of Iranian petroleum resources are imposed on any member of an expanded affiliated group whose common parent is a foreign corporation. Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to impose sanctions on a person that knowingly: (1) enters into an agreement with Iran to purchase or provide payment for future delivery of Iranian petroleum resources; or (2) purchases, subscribes to, or facilitates the issuance of Iranian sovereign debt. Directs the President to: (1) publish in the Federal Register the name of each foreign person or foreign entity for which there is credible information indicating that the person or entity is an agent, front, instrumentality, official, or affiliate of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); and (2) apply specified property sanctions to such person or entity. Directs the President to: (1) publish in the Federal Register the name of each foreign person or foreign entity for which there is credible information indicating that the person or entity is as an agent, front, instrumentality, official, or affiliate of the IRGC and has committed or assisted, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of violence threatening the peace or stability of Iraq or the government of Iraq; and (2) apply specified property sanctions to such person or entity. Excludes an alien so identified from U.S. entry. Sets forth mandatory and discretionary measures to be taken against a foreign person or entity that provides material support to the IRGC. Requires additional measures (including foreign assistance, arms, import, and export restrictions) to be taken against a foreign government so identified. Amends the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act to include in the President's proliferation report to Congress identification of every foreign person who, on or after January 1, 2009, transferred to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology that could assist efforts to extract or mill uranium ore within the territory or control of Iran, North Korea, or Syria. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the divestment of investments in Iran or the Sudan by permitting the deferral of tax on gain from the sale of securities in any business that is engaged in certain discouraged activities in Iran or the Sudan if the holder of such securities purchases replacement securities from a business not engaged in such discouraged activities. Includes as discouraged activities in Iran: (1) investment of $20 million or more in Iran's energy sector or in a person who provides Iran with oil or liquefied natural gas tankers or pipelines; (2) an extension of credit of $20 million or more to a person who invests in Iran's energy sector; (3) investment that enhances Iran's ability to develop petroleum resources; (4) the sale of goods, services, technology, information, or support to Iran that allows it to maintain or expand its petroleum industry; or (5) providing Iran with refined petroleum resources. Includes as an Iran or Sudan discouraged activity business transactions with or charitable donations to any Iranian or Sudanese person designated as a terrorist or to any foreign terrorist organization. Directs the head of an executive agency to ensure that each contract with a company for the procurement of goods or services, agreement for the use of federal funds, or the provision of technical assistance requires the company to certify that it does not conduct specified business operations in Iran. Authorizes contract termination and federal contract suspension or debarment for submission of a false certification. Authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to prohibit the state or local government from entering into or renewing a procurement contract with persons that conduct specified business operations in Iran. Directs the President to seek to terminate International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Bank) loan disbursements to Iran. Directs the President, if the Bank approves a Country Assistance Strategy for Iran or approves a loan to Iran, to: (1) terminate any U.S. contribution to the Bank, the International Finance Corporation, and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Corporation for the fiscal year in which the Country Assistance Strategy or loan is approved, or if loan disbursements have been made, for the following fiscal year; (2) prohibit the sale of Bank debt instruments in the United States; and (3) prohibit the purchase of any such debt instrument by a U.S. person or state or municipal governmental entity. Terminates such Bank-related restrictions 30 days after the date on which the President certifies to Congress that: (1) the government of Iran has ceased providing support for acts of international terrorism and no longer satisfies the requirements for designation as a state-sponsor of terrorism; and (2) Iran has ceased the pursuit, acquisition, and development of ballistic missiles and nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.

Congratulating the National Air Transportation Association for celebrating its 70th anniversary.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2010

Congratulates the National Air Transportation Association for celebrating its 70th anniversary. Applauds the Association for creating programs and resources to enhance the safety of general aviation operators. Commends it for being instrumental in bolstering the general aviation industry during a time of turmoil in the 1940s.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2010

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2010: (1) increased excise taxes on aviation fuels and the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Makes funds available for the three-month period beginning on October 1, 2010, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects. Extends through December 31, 2010, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make airport improvement project (AIP) grants. Extends through December 31, 2010: (1) the pilot programs for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports; and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants. Extends through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations for the program of assistance to small communities with insufficient air carrier service. Directs the Secretary to extend through December 31, 2010, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through March 31, 2011. Extends through March 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through December 31, 2010: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility projects under an AIP; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority for an airport development project grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee. Amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through December 31, 2010: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP project costs; and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport. Extends through FY2011 the termination date for final orders issued by the Secretary with respect to the eligibility of a small community for essential air service compensation.

Aanpassing van de Wet luchtvaart ten behoeve van de implementatie van richtlijn nr. 2009/12/EG van het Europese Parlement en de Raad van de Europese Unie van 11 maart 2009 inzake luchthavengelden (PbEG L70)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 23 September 2010

Aanpassing van de Wet luchtvaart ten behoeve van de implementatie van richtlijn nr. 2009/12/EG van het Europese Parlement en de Raad van de Europese Unie van 11 maart 2009 inzake luchthavengelden (PbEG L70)

American Security and Freedom Fuels Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2010

American Security and Freedom Fuels Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of liquid fuel suitable for use as an aviation fuel or aviation fuel blend and that: (1) is domestically produced; (2) is a synthetic fuel or derived from biomass; (3) is produced in a manner that does not primarily compete with food stocks; and (4) meets the regulatory standards of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for renewable fuels standards pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Limits each contract to a 20-year period, and prohibits contract options. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on performance under each such contract.

Judgment of the General Court (Sixth Chamber) of 13 September 2010.#Hellenic Republic (T-415/05), Olympiakes Aerogrammes AE (T-416/05) and Olympiaki Aeroporia Ypiresies AE (T-423/05) v European Commission.#State aid - Aviation Sector - Aid linked to the restructuring and privatisation of the Greek national airline - Decision declaring the aid incompatible with the common market and requiring its recovery - Financial continuity between two companies - Identification of the effective recipient of aid for the purposes of its recovery - Criterion of the private operator - Compatibility of the aid with the common market - Obligation to state reasons for the decision.#Joined cases T-415/05, T-416/05 and T-423/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 13 September 2010

Durchsetzung der Fluggastrechte gegenüber den Fluggesellschaften im Zusammenhang mit dem isländischen Vulkanausbruch

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 September 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Auffassung vertritt die Bundesregierung im seit dem isländischen Vulkanausbruch immer noch schwelenden Streit zwischen Fluggästen und Fluglinien über das Ausmaß der Erstattung zusätzlicher Kosten für Verpflegung und Unterkunft während der Wartezeit oder für alternative Rücktransporte, und was unternimmt die Bundesregierung, um die Durchsetzung der Fluggastrechte zu erleichtern, zumal das zuständige Luftfahrt-Bundesamt nur eine Beschwerdestelle ist, ohne im konkreten Streitfall privatrechtliche Ansprüche wie z. B. auf Kostenerstattung durchsetzen zu können, und Fluggesellschaften nach wie vor nicht Mitglied der &bdquo;Schlichtungsstelle für den öffentlichen Personenverkehr&ldquo; sind?

Aviation security with a special focus on security scanners

European Union · European Parliament · 9 September 2010

Toezegging Transportraad inzake passagiersrechten luchtvaart ivm de aswolk

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 23 August 2010

Toezegging Transportraad inzake passagiersrechten luchtvaart ivm de aswolk

Datenbanken und Statistiken im BMVBS sowie im Kraftfahrt-, Eisenbahn- und Luftfahrt-Bundesamt

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 August 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Datenbanken und Statistiken mit welchen Inhalten werden im Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung geführt, inklusive der untergeordneten Behörden Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, Eisenbahn-Bundesamt und Luftfahrt-Bundesamt?

Fehlende verpflichtende Teilnahme der Fluggesellschaften an der Schlichtungsstelle für den öffentlichen Personenverkehr (söp) im Gegensatz zu Eisenbahnunternehmen

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 August 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wieso sieht die Bundesregierung den Ausschluss des Rechtsweges als entscheidendes Hindernis an, eine verpflichtende Teilnahme der Flugunternehmen an der Schlichtungsstelle für öffentlichen Personenverkehr (söp) durchzusetzen, und wie erklärt sich die Bundesregierung dagegen die Tatsache, dass Eisenbahnunternehmen dazu verpflichtet werden können, sich an der söp zu beteiligen, Flugunternehmen hingegen aus verfassungsrechtlichen Bedenken nicht (siehe Antwort zu Frage 16 der Kleinen Anfrage auf Bundestagsdrucksache 17/2626 oder Antwort zu Frage 11 auf Bundestagsdrucksache 17/2561)?

Het niet voortvarend aanpakken van de bij de Geschillencommissie Luchtvaart bekende zaken

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 August 2010

Het niet voortvarend aanpakken van de bij de Geschillencommissie Luchtvaart bekende zaken

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1586) to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 2010

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1586) to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration.

Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 2010

Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act - Expands a shipowner's liability to claims not subject to limitation to include: (1) personal injury claims; (2) wrongful death claims; and (3) claims relating to oil drilling or exploration or the discharge of oil from a vessel or offshore facility. Excepts the owner of a fishing vessel from such limitation for claims for personal injury or wrongful death, unless the claim involves the privity or knowledge of the owner. Allows punitive damages to be assessed without regard to the amount of compensatory damages assessed in a civil maritime action for damages arising out of a maritime tort, subject to exception. Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to permit the personal representative of a decedent to bring a civil action in admiralty or law (limited to admiralty under current law) against the person or vessel responsible for the decedent's death when the death was caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default occurring on the high seas beyond three nautical miles from the shore of the United States. Allows recovery in such an action for fair compensation for nonpecuniary loss (limited to pecuniary loss under current law), plus a fair compensation for the decedent's pain and suffering. Defines &quot;nonpecuniary loss&quot; as loss of care, comfort, and companionship. Amends provisions concerning commercial aviation accidents to include general aviation accidents. Amends the Jones Act to allow recovery for the loss of care, comfort, and companionship of a seaman in a claim by the seaman's representative relating to oil drilling or exploration or the discharge of oil when the seaman died as the result of such oil drilling or exploration or the discharge of oil.

Airline Baggage Transparency and Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2010

Airline Baggage Transparency and Accountability Act - Directs the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection and Enforcement of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish rules to ensure that all consumers are able to compare airline ticket prices, including taxes and fees, easily and fairly. Makes it an unfair or deceptive practice for a domestic or foreign air carrier or ticket agent to sell an airline ticket without displaying simultaneously in reasonable proximity to the ticket price (including on the Internet to an online purchaser) all applicable: (1) ticket taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges (including fuel surcharges); and (2) fees for checked baggage, seating assignments, and optional in-flight goods and services, and other fees that may be charged after the ticket is purchased. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat as part of the 7.5% excise tax on air transportation of a person any fees paid for checked baggage or carry-on baggage personally carried by the passenger into the cabin or overhead storage compartments of an aircraft. Grants the Assistant DOT General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, acting through the Aviation Consumer Protection Division, authority to carry out consumer protection compliance and enforcement with respect to passenger claims for lost, stolen, and damaged baggage. Grants the Aviation Consumer Protection Division authority also to collect, and make available on the DOT website, information from each commercial air carrier regarding its procedures and performance relating to lost, stolen, and damaged baggage.

Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2010

Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to: (1) issue regulations, directives, or other appropriate measures to implement requirements directing airport perimeter screening of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment before entry into a secured airport area; and (2) set a schedule for requiring airports to update their airport security plans to comply with such perimeter screening requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire the necessary number of passenger and baggage screeners to ensure aviation security.

Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2010

Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 30, 2010: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Extends through September 30, 2010, project grant authority for the airport improvement program (AIP). Extends through September 30, 2010, various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (3) the temporary increase to 95% in the government share of certain AIP project costs; and (4) the funding of Midway Island airport development. Extends through September 30, 2010: (1) state and local land use compatibility projects under the AIP program; (2) certain competitive access assurance requirements for large or medium hub airport sponsors applying for AIP grants; (3) the authority of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority to apply for an airport development grant and impose a passenger facility fee; and (4) Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers, allowing further extension through December 31, 2010. Extends through December 31, 2010, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism. Extends through FY2010 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) research, engineering, and development. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish an electronic pilot records database of pertinent information in FAA, air carrier, and other records that an air carrier shall access and evaluate before allowing an individual to begin service as a pilot. Requires the FAA Administrator to establish the FAA Task Force on Air Carrier Safety and Pilot Training to evaluate best practices in the air carrier industry and make recommendations on specified matters. Requires the DOT Inspector General to review and report to the FAA Administrator on FAA aviation safety inspectors and operational research analysts. Directs the FAA Administrator to study and report to Congress on aviation industry best practices with regard to flight crewmember pairing, crew resource management techniques, and pilot commuting. Treats as an unfair or deceptive trade practice for any ticket agent, air carrier, foreign air carrier, or other person to sell tickets for a flight on an air carrier without disclosing, before the purchase of the ticket, the name of the air carrier providing each flight segment. Requires the FAA Administrator to issue regulations to limit the number of flight and duty time hours allowed for pilots to address pilot fatigue problems. Requires air carriers to submit for FAA approval fatigue risk management plans. Requires the FAA Administrator to report to Congress on certain voluntary safety programs. Directs the FAA Administrator to develop a plan to facilitate the establishment of an aviation safety action program (ASAP) and a flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) program by all air carriers. Directs the FAA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to require air carriers to: (1) implement a safety management system; and (2) develop methods for ensuring that flight crewmembers have proper qualifications and experience. Directs the FAA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to modify minimum federal requirements for the issuance of airline transport pilot certificates. Requires a pilot to have at least 1,500 flight hours to qualify for a certificate.

Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2010

Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 - Appropriates additional FY2010 amounts to remain available until September 30, 2012, to: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection for salaries and expenses related to staffing on the Southwest Border of the United States, acquisition and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems, construction of up to three Border Patrol forward operating bases along the Southwest Border, and border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology along the Southwest Border; (2) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for salaries and expenses for law enforcement activities along the Southwest Border; and (3) Department of Justice (DOJ) law enforcement activities related to the Southwest Border. Appropriates additional FY2010 amounts to remain available until September 30, 2011, for: (1) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Operation Stonegarden (enhancement of law enforcement operational readiness along the U.S. borders); and (2) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training for new U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Border Patrol agents. Rescinds from unobligated balances certain funds for: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection, border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology; (2) Transportation Security Administration (TSA), aviation security; (3) FEMA, administrative and regional operations; and (4) Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, periodic censuses and programs. Directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to pay in FY2010-FY2011 the full costs associated with deployment of the National Guard along the Southwest Border.

Veterans FAA Employment Fairness Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2010

Veterans FAA Employment Fairness Act of 2010 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to treat a veteran's time of active military, naval, or air service in the same manner as any other individual's time of federal civilian employment for purposes of determining the veteran's eligibility for employment with the FAA, including where eligibility for the FAA position is limited to current or former federal employees.

Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2010

Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the aiming of the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft or in its flight path. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years. Exempts from such prohibition: (1) individuals conducting research and development or flight test operations for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (2) Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel conducting research, development, operations, testing or training; or (3) an individual using a laser emergency signaling device to send a distress signal.

Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil on civil aviation safety

European Union · EUR-Lex · 14 July 2010

Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2010

Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2010 - Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) energy performance plan to be taken into consideration in other DOD planning, including the National Security Strategy and the Quadrennial Defense Review. Provides a DOD procurement preference for goods and services produced using sustainable environmental practices. Requires: (1) specified percentages of DOD electric energy to be produced from renewable energy sources; (2) consideration of certain environmentally sustainable practices under the DOD energy performance plan; and (3) application to contractors operating government-owned facilities and contract tenants and concessionaires of DOD requirements regarding the use of renewable energy and energy-efficient products. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to obligate specified DOD O&amp;M funds to carry out energy conservation projects. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress an assessment of improved building efficiency (including insulation and energy and water usage) at DOD facilities. Requires: (1) the conversion to electric or hybrid propulsion, by the end of FY2015, of the military and defense agency fleet of petroleum-derived non-tactical motor vehicles; and (2) a procurement preference with respect to electric or hybrid propulsion vehicles. Extends the conversion requirement to contractor-operated, government-owned vehicles. Directs: (1) the Secretary of each military department to report to Congress identifying hybrid-drive technologies suitable for incorporation into the next reset and recap of tactical-fleet military ground vehicles; and (2) the Secretary to submit to Congress a testing and certification plan for the development, and use by the end of FY2016, of biofuel derived from materials that do not compete with food stocks and is suitable for use as military aviation fuel. Authorizes the Secretary to waive the implementation or operation of any provision of this Act after certifying to Congress that such implementation or operation would adversely impact U.S. national security.

Adviezen van het adviescollege voor de burgerluchtvaartveiligheid DEGAS: 'Interface management' en ' State Safety Programme.'

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 July 2010

Adviezen van het adviescollege voor de burgerluchtvaartveiligheid DEGAS: 'Interface management' en ' State Safety Programme.'

Duane E. Woerth, of Nebraska, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

United States · United States Senate · 12 July 2010

2010/489/EU: Council Decision of 12 July 2010 on the signature of an Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil on civil aviation safety

European Union · EUR-Lex · 12 July 2010

Einsatz der "Alouette" als Rettungshubschrauber

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mario Kunasek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend Einsatz der "Alouette" <i>(leichter Verbindungs- und Transporthubschrauber)</i> als Rettungshubschrauber

78 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the €10 air travel tax on the Irish aviation industry; if he has undertaken any research in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

78 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the €10 air travel tax on the Irish aviation industry; if he has undertaken any research in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/10]

331 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent developments in the Netherlands where consumer rights information desks in airports have been opened and an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for air passengers to assist them to pursue redress against airlines has been established; if he will support such measures here in recognition of the fact that consumers have rights but in many cases find it very difficult to vindicate their rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2010

331 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent developments in the Netherlands where consumer rights information desks in airports have been opened and an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for air passengers to assist them to pursue redress against airlines has been established; if he will support such measures here in recognition of the fact that consumers have rights but in many cases find it very difficult to vindicate their rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/10]

330 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the complaints that have been received by the Commission for Aviation Regulation from consumers following the recent volcanic ash disruption; the number of these complaints that have been resolved to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29486/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2010

330 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the complaints that have been received by the Commission for Aviation Regulation from consumers following the recent volcanic ash disruption; the number of these complaints that have been resolved to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29486/10]

To designate the FAA Air Control Tower located at Memphis International Airport as the Freedom Tower.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2010

Designates the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Control Tower at Memphis International Airport as the Freedom Tower.

Commission Regulation (EU) No 573/2010 of 30 June 2010 amending Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security (Text with EEA relevance )

European Union · EUR-Lex · 30 June 2010

410 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the companies and agencies with whom she has had discussions regarding the abolition of the air travel tax since her recent appointment; the general views expressed to her indicating if they supported the abolition of same; her views on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28449/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2010

410 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the companies and agencies with whom she has had discussions regarding the abolition of the air travel tax since her recent appointment; the general views expressed to her indicating if they supported the abolition of same; her views on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28449/10]

110 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to abolish the air travel tax in the interest of the tourism industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28449/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2010

110 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to abolish the air travel tax in the interest of the tourism industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28449/10]

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2010

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through August 1, 2010: (1) increased excise taxes on aviation fuels and the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Increases the authorization of appropriations for FY2010 for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects. Extends through August 1, 2010, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make airport improvement project (AIP) grants. Extends through August 1, 2010: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports; and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to extend through August 1, 2010, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through October 31, 2010. Extends through August 1, 2010: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility projects under the AIP; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development project grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee. Amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through August 1, 2010: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP project costs; and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport. Extends through August 1, 2010, and increases for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) civil aviation research and development.

Proposal for a Decision of the Council and the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union, meeting within the Council On the conclusion of the Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part

European Union · European Commission · 28 June 2010

Proposal for a Decision of the Council and the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union, meeting within the Council On the signature and provisional application of the Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part

European Union · European Commission · 28 June 2010

SAFER AIR Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2010

Securing Aircraft From Explosives Responsibly: Advanced Imaging Recognition Act of 2010 or SAFER AIR Act of 2010 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should: (1) increase efforts to address privacy concerns regarding the screening of passengers using advanced imaging technology at airports; and (2) conduct additional testing of advanced imaging technology; and (3) deploy technology to standardize images, remove personally identifying characteristics, while providing transportation security officers with necessary information, and upgrade equipment to detect new threats without major capital expenditures. Declares it to be U.S. policy to aggressively seek, develop, and timely deploy primary screening technologies capable of detecting and protecting against threats to domestic and international aviation travel that cannot be effectively and efficiently detected by other technologies currently more commonly used, such as metal detectors. Directs the Secretary to ensure that advanced imaging technology and other advanced technology with capability to detect weapons, on-body plastic explosives, and other nonmetallic explosives are timely deployed for the primary screening of aircraft passengers. Requires the Secretary to provide passengers with an option for primary screening other than the use of such technologies. Requires all advanced imaging technology equipment used at airport checkpoints to be configured so that passenger: (1) images are not retained; and (2) facial features are blurred, while allowing detection of individual on-body threats. Prohibits DHS employees from having cameras or cell phones present while viewing such images. Requires such employees to communicate with other DHS employees using a wireless headset or another comparable method of communication that does not allow for the transmission of the image.

To designate the airport traffic control tower located at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the "Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower".

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2010

Designates the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility located at the Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the &quot;Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower.&quot;

Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2010

Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2011. Prohibits: (1) the use of Department of Justice (DOJ) funds to prosecute an individual detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on or after January 22, 2009, in a U.S. criminal court; and (2) the President from transferring or releasing an individual currently detained at Guantanamo to any state without the state's consent and the President's certification that the individual does not pose a security risk. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the legislative branch the National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism. Directs the Secretary of DHS to establish or designate a university-based Center of Excellence for the Study of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism. Expresses the sense of Congress that the House of Representatives and the Senate should fully implement the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States for creating a single, principal point of oversight and review for homeland security by amending House and Senate rules relating to committee jurisdiction. Amends the Rules of the House to direct the Speaker to consider the recommendations of the Commission for consolidating oversight and review of homeland security. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a strategy for gaining effective control of the international borders of the United States within five years. Requires the Secretary, for FY2011-FY2014, to maintain not fewer than 20,000 Border Patrol agents and sufficient support staff. Directs the Secretary, by June 30, 2011, to complete the exit portion of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology system (US-VISIT) required for aliens arriving in or departing from the United States at an airport or seaport. Provides for mandatory detention of aliens apprehended at or between ports of entry. Authorizes the Secretary to establish permanent United States Secret Service international field offices to enhance cybersecurity and the Secret Service's ability to combat cyber crime and counterfeiting of U.S. currency. Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for FY2011. Requires establishment of an Aviation Security Advisory Committee within TSA. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a timely and fair process for individuals who believe they were delayed or prohibited from boarding a commercial aircraft or denied a right, benefit, or privilege because they were wrongly identified as a threat when screened against any terrorist watchlist or database used by TSA; (2) an Office of Appeals and Redress in DHS; and (3) a Surface Transportation Security Inspection Office. Amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require establishment of a Transit Security Advisory Committee in TSA. Directs the Secretary to increase the number of canine teams certified by TSA for passenger rail and public transportation security activities. Screening Applied Fairly and Equitably to Truckers Act of 2010 or the SAFE Truckers Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary to issue final regulations defining security sensitive materials. Prohibits a commercial motor vehicle operator licensed to operate in Mexico or Canada from operating a commercial motor vehicle transporting a security sensitive material in commerce in the United States until the operator has been subjected to, and not disqualified as a result of, a security background records check by a federal agency. Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2011. Authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish and operate one or more centers of Maritime Security. Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary to check against available terrorist watchlists those suspected of alien smuggling and smuggled individuals who are interdicted at the land, air, and sea borders of the United States. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify, and increase penalties for, alien smuggling offenses. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal Protective Service (FPS) for FY2011. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct facility security assessments; and (2) develop minimum standards for training and annual recertification for FPS's contract guards. Grants the Secretary a right of entry to property for which security is provided by FPS. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct security inspections and verifications for such property; (2) require such properties to undergo unannounced security inspections; and (3) issue a list of items that are prohibited from being brought into FPS-protected facilities unless specifically authorized on a case-by-case basis. Requires the FPS Director to publish: (1) a list of qualified vendors and products that would promote common standards of deployment of personnel and technology; (2) standards for training personnel; and (3) best practices for utilizing items on the qualified products list. Extends the Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Program. Directs the Secretary, through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and in coordination with the Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs, to establish a voluntary chemical security training program and exercise program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish an Office for Bombing Prevention with primary responsibility for enhancing the ability, and coordinating the efforts, of the United States to deter, detect, prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorist explosive attacks in the United States; and (2) develop and periodically update a national strategy to prevent and prepare for terrorist explosive attacks in the United States. Establishes in DHS a Community Preparedness Division whose Director shall have primary responsibility for assisting the efforts of state, local, and tribal governments in preparing U.S. citizens for acts of terrorism and other emergencies. Establishes in the Division: (1) a Citizen Corps Program; (2) a Community Emergency Response Team Program; and (3) a Fire Corps Program. Directs the Secretary to conduct a Metropolitan Medical Response System Program. Authorizes appropriations for the Directorate of Science and Technology for FY2011. Establishes a Test, Evaluation, and Standards Division. Directs the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to prepare a strategic plan for Directorate activities. Directs the Comptroller General to initiate a study to assess the university-based centers for homeland security program. Directs the Under Secretary to: (1) conduct research and development to enhance the protection of the nation's agriculture and food system against terrorist attacks; and (2) produce risk assessments for biological and chemical threats. Directs the Secretary, through the Under Secretary, to establish a Homeland Security Science and Technology Fellows Program. Authorizes appropriations for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office for FY2011. Establishes the Commission on the Protection of Critical Electric and Electronic Infrastructures. Authorizes appropriations for the Securing the Cities Initiative (using next generation technology to detect the transport of nuclear and radiological material in urban areas). Requires the Secretary to delegate to specified Chief Operating Officers of DHS direct authority over their counterparts in component agencies to ensure that such component agencies adhere to the laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies for which each such Officer is responsible. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) an Acquisition Professional Career Program; and (2) a process for the review of proposed investments by DHS. Directs the Secretary to designate a full-time privacy official within each of specified components of DHS to have primary responsibility for implementing DHS privacy policy in each such component. Provides immunity for certain good faith reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and qualified immunity for response. Directs the Secretary, every three years, to issue a biodefense strategy. Provides for civil liability for disclosure of protected security information. Establishes in DHS a Chief Veterinary Officer who shall have primary responsibility for veterinary issues, food defense, and agriculture security.

Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2010

Recognizes the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips located on the nation's public lands. Commends aviators and the various private organizations that maintain these airstrips for public use.

Proposal for a Decision of the Council and the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union, meeting within the Council on the conclusion of the Euro Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part

European Union · European Commission · 24 June 2010

Proposal for a Decision of the Council and the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union, meeting within the Council on the signature and provisional application of the Euro Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part

European Union · European Commission · 24 June 2010

75 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the information he has received from the Government appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus on any proposed reactivation of routes to the UK and proposed cancellation of key Shannon US routes; the action he will take to address concerns about aviation connectivity at Shannon and our other national and regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26827/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2010

75 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the information he has received from the Government appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus on any proposed reactivation of routes to the UK and proposed cancellation of key Shannon US routes; the action he will take to address concerns about aviation connectivity at Shannon and our other national and regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26827/10]

60 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken with the UK and the EU to address the recent volcanic ash crisis; if guidelines or new protocols have been established to alleviate the impact of any future volcanic eruptions on air passengers and airlines in Irish and European air space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26830/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2010

60 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken with the UK and the EU to address the recent volcanic ash crisis; if guidelines or new protocols have been established to alleviate the impact of any future volcanic eruptions on air passengers and airlines in Irish and European air space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26830/10]