Aviation

Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2005

Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act - Authorizes the President to award a medal to be known as the "Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal," to the personal representative or next of kin of individuals killed as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in recognition of their sacrifice and to honor their deaths. Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike three medals, to be representative of and in honor of, respectively: (1) victims of the attack at the World Trade Center, including civilians, public safety officers, emergency workers, and hijack victims; (2) victims aboard United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania; and (3) victims at the Pentagon, including the hijack victims. Declares eligible for such medal any individual who died on or after September 11, 2001, as a direct result of that act of terrorism within the United States. States the medals are national medals.

Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2005

Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring all commercial aircraft that must carry both a cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder to be equipped with a second recorder system that utilizes deployable combination cockpit voice and digital flight data recording technology. Requires the second deployable recorder system to be mounted as far rear on the airframe as practicable. Sets forth minimum deployable recorder capabilities. Directs the Secretary to: (1) purchase and make available, at no cost, to an air carrier such deployable recorder systems as may be necessary for it to comply with regulations; and (2) reimburse aircraft manufacturers owned or controlled by a U.S. citizen for engineering, certification, and installation costs incurred in developing and installing deployable recorder systems to comply with regulations.

Judgment of the Court of First Instance (Third Chamber) of 18 July 2005.#Scandinavian Airlines System AB v Commission of the European Communities.#Competition - Cartel - Air transport - Regulation (EEC) No 3975/87 - Notified agreements - Cooperation beyond the scope of the notification - Market-sharing - Fine - Guidelines for the calculation of fines - Seriousness of the infringement - Notice on the non-imposition or reduction of fines - Attenuating circumstances - Unlimited jurisdiction.#Case T-241/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 18 July 2005

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE AVIATION PART I AND II

United States · United States House of Representatives · 13 July 2005

Council conclusions on developing the agenda for the Community's external aviation policy

European Union · Council of the European Union · 13 July 2005

ALASKA AVIATION

United States · United States Senate · 5 July 2005

erhöhte Flugfrequenz über dem Nordburgenland

Austria · National Council · 1 July 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Edeltraud Lentsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend erhöhte Flugfrequenz über dem Nordburgenland

270 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Government opposed the French proposal for a tax on aviation fuel at a meeting of Finance Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24072/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

270 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Government opposed the French proposal for a tax on aviation fuel at a meeting of Finance Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24072/05]

IMPROVING PRE-SCREENING OF AVIATION PASSENGERS AGAINST TERRORIST AND OTHER WATCH LISTS

United States · United States House of Representatives · 29 June 2005

489 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans to put in place formal arrangements regarding notification of relevant local authorities by the Irish Aviation Authority of substantial changes, including the re-designation of the code assigned to the Airport and Aerodrome which have implications for land use planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2005

489 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans to put in place formal arrangements regarding notification of relevant local authorities by the Irish Aviation Authority of substantial changes, including the re-designation of the code assigned to the Airport and Aerodrome which have implications for land use planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/05]

Aviation Act 2006

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 29 June 2005

Act to give effect to the International Convention relating to Co-operation for the Safety of Air Navigation signed at Brussels on 13 December 1960, as consolidated by the Protocol signed at Brussels on 27 June 1997 and for that purpose to amend the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 and to provide for related matters.

Flugeinsatzstelle Linz-Hörsching

Austria · Federal Council · 28 June 2005

Anfrage der Bundesräte Wolfgang Schimböck, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend <i>(Hubschrauber-)</i> Flugeinsatzstelle Linz-Hörsching

475 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 306 and 311 of 31 May 2005, if he is now in a position to give a commitment that prior to the partial sale of Aer Lingus, he will use some of the proceeds of that sale to invest in the pension scheme for retired aviation staff in order that the scheme can be secured going forward; if the consultants appointed to advise him on the sale will be asked to examine this issue; the terms of reference which apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22853/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

475 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 306 and 311 of 31 May 2005, if he is now in a position to give a commitment that prior to the partial sale of Aer Lingus, he will use some of the proceeds of that sale to invest in the pension scheme for retired aviation staff in order that the scheme can be secured going forward; if the consultants appointed to advise him on the sale will be asked to examine this issue; the terms of reference which apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22853/05]

467 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his most recent meeting with the Retired Aviation Staff Association regarding the acknowledged anomalies in the existing Aer Lingus-Aer Rianta pension scheme; if he will engage with the management of Aer Lingus with a view to reaching an agreement for the restructuring of the pension fund to enable CPI and salary related indexation of pensions of retired staff. [22376/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

467 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his most recent meeting with the Retired Aviation Staff Association regarding the acknowledged anomalies in the existing Aer Lingus-Aer Rianta pension scheme; if he will engage with the management of Aer Lingus with a view to reaching an agreement for the restructuring of the pension fund to enable CPI and salary related indexation of pensions of retired staff. [22376/05]

To extend the aviation war risk insurance program for 3 years.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2005

Amends federal transportation law to extend through December 31, 2008, the Secretary of Transportation's authority to: (1) issue war risk insurance policies to air carriers; and (2) certify that an air carrier is a victim of an act of terrorism and not liable for losses suffered by third parties that exceed $100 million, as well as immunity from punitive damages (with the federal government responsible for any liability above $100 million).

Luftfahrtgesetz

Austria · National Council · 23 June 2005

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über den Antrag 650/A der Abgeordneten Klaus Wittauer, Werner Miedl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Luftfahrtgesetz geändert wird

108 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport his views on the EU initiative of introducing an aviation tax on all EU flights to fund development in third world countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

108 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport his views on the EU initiative of introducing an aviation tax on all EU flights to fund development in third world countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/05]

106 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport when European Council Regulation (EC) 261/2004 will come into practical effect; the reason no Irish body was appointed by the February 2005 deadline; the position for persons who would have been entitled to redress under the terms of the directive had Ireland complied by that deadline; the date the Commission for Aviation Regulation assumed its position as the complaints body; the reason, as of 15 June 2005, there is no information on contact details for complaints procedures on the Commission for Aviation Regulation website; if there is a specific telephone number passengers should contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21235/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

106 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport when European Council Regulation (EC) 261/2004 will come into practical effect; the reason no Irish body was appointed by the February 2005 deadline; the position for persons who would have been entitled to redress under the terms of the directive had Ireland complied by that deadline; the date the Commission for Aviation Regulation assumed its position as the complaints body; the reason, as of 15 June 2005, there is no information on contact details for complaints procedures on the Commission for Aviation Regulation website; if there is a specific telephone number passengers should contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21235/05]

59 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious difficulties facing airlines as a result of the ongoing increase in fuel prices; if further price increases will prompt the Government to reconsider its decision to sell a majority stake in Aer Lingus in view of the strategic importance of having such a carrier at a time when other airlines may be going out of business. [21108/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

59 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious difficulties facing airlines as a result of the ongoing increase in fuel prices; if further price increases will prompt the Government to reconsider its decision to sell a majority stake in Aer Lingus in view of the strategic importance of having such a carrier at a time when other airlines may be going out of business. [21108/05]

34 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the new contracts for the latest round of the State-subsidised public service obligation air routes to six regional airports; to state the price difference between the various bids for the routes; if he is satisfied with the level of transparency in the allocation of public service aviation routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21204/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

34 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the new contracts for the latest round of the State-subsidised public service obligation air routes to six regional airports; to state the price difference between the various bids for the routes; if he is satisfied with the level of transparency in the allocation of public service aviation routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21204/05]

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Poiares Maduro delivered on 16 June 2005.#Nurten Güney-Görres (C-232/04) and Gul Demir (C-233/04) v Securicor Aviation (Germany) Ltd and Kötter Aviation Security GmbH & Co. KG.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Arbeitsgericht Düsseldorf - Germany.#Directive 2001/23/CE ­- Article 1 - Transfer of undertaking or business - Safeguarding of employees' rights - Scope.#Joined cases C-232/04 and C-233/04.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 16 June 2005

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 2005

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), with regard to both single-employer and multiemployer plan guaranteed benefits, to require the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, in the case of commercial airline pilots required by Federal Aviation Administration regulation to retire before age 65, to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity commencing at the required retirement age.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the installation of counter-MANPADS systems on certain passenger aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 2005

Amends federal transportation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to require by regulation the installation of a counter-MANPADS system on certain new passenger aircraft by a specified date. Requires the Administrator to study the feasibility of installing and operating counter-MANPADS systems on similar aircraft that provide all-cargo air transportation. Defines MANPADS as a surface-to-air missile system designed to be man-portable and carried and fired by a single individual, or any other surface-to-air missile system designed to be carried, operated, and fired by more than one individual acting as a crew.

489 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the constraints placed on Ireland as a result of the proposed EU-US bilateral agreement on aviation, he will commit to opening talks with Canada in order to achieve a more liberal regime prior to any EU move in this regard. [19256/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

489 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the constraints placed on Ireland as a result of the proposed EU-US bilateral agreement on aviation, he will commit to opening talks with Canada in order to achieve a more liberal regime prior to any EU move in this regard. [19256/05]

488 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered a challenge to aviation Regulation 847/04 in view of the fact that its effect is to reinforce competitive disadvantage and could be considered contrary to EU law. [19255/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

488 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered a challenge to aviation Regulation 847/04 in view of the fact that its effect is to reinforce competitive disadvantage and could be considered contrary to EU law. [19255/05]

482 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the status of and progress made in the planned decentralisation of staff of the Irish Aviation Authority to Shannon, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19136/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

482 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the status of and progress made in the planned decentralisation of staff of the Irish Aviation Authority to Shannon, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19136/05]

471 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to continue the practice of reimbursing the Irish Aviation Authority for overflights in Irish airspace by foreign military aircraft; his further plans to charge foreign military aircraft for overflights in Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18966/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2005

471 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to continue the practice of reimbursing the Irish Aviation Authority for overflights in Irish airspace by foreign military aircraft; his further plans to charge foreign military aircraft for overflights in Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18966/05]

Luftfahrtgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 9 June 2005

Antrag der Abgeordneten Klaus Wittauer, Werner Miedl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Luftfahrtgesetz geändert wird

RECENT WASHINGTON D.C. AIRSPACE INCURSIONS AND REOPENING REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT TO GENERAL AVIATION

United States · United States Senate · 9 June 2005

Developing the agenda for the Community's external aviation policy

European Union · European Parliament · 9 June 2005

Einführung der Pilotenlizenzen nach JAR-FCL

Austria · National Council · 8 June 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Reheis, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Einführung der Pilotenlizenzen nach JAR <i>(Joint Aviation Regulations)</i> - FCL in Österreich

Promotion Responsibility for Our U.S. Aviation Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2005

Promotion Responsibility for Our U.S. Aviation Act of 2005 - Amends federal transportation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in carrying out safety regulation, to consider as being in the public interest: (1) regulating air commerce in a way that best promotes development of safety; and (2) promoting civil aeronautics.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 857/2005 of 6 June 2005 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 · 6 June 2005

Sammelbericht über die Petitionen Nr. 24, 33, 35 bis 40, 42, 45 bis 58 und 63 sowie über die Bürgerinitiativen Nr. 18, 20, 22, 24 und 25

Austria · National Council · 2 June 2005

Sammelbericht des Ausschusses für Petitionen und Bürgerinitiativen über die Petitionen Nr. 24, 33, 35 bis 40, 42, 45 bis 58 und 63 sowie über die Bürgerinitiativen Nr. 18, 20, 22, 24 und 25

312 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the landing of helicopters on a site off the Rock Road in Dublin with regard to regulation of such landings and take-offs in a residential area and if a licence is required. [17943/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

312 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the landing of helicopters on a site off the Rock Road in Dublin with regard to regulation of such landings and take-offs in a residential area and if a licence is required. [17943/05]

311 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his assessment of the pension deficit in the Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta pensions; if he has met the Retired Aviation Staff Association to discuss the possibility that some of the proceeds of the partial privatisation of Aer Lingus will be used to strengthen the pension fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17842/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2005

311 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his assessment of the pension deficit in the Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta pensions; if he has met the Retired Aviation Staff Association to discuss the possibility that some of the proceeds of the partial privatisation of Aer Lingus will be used to strengthen the pension fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17842/05]

AVIATION CAPACITY AND CONGESTION CHALLENGES

United States · United States Senate · 26 May 2005

3 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Irish Aviation Authority and South Dublin and Kildare County Councils regarding operations at Weston Aerodrome at a longer runway and with the use of larger aircraft; the safety impact these operations might have on Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; the sanctions available to him in the event of unauthorised use of Weston Aerodrome from a safety perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17654/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2005

3 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Irish Aviation Authority and South Dublin and Kildare County Councils regarding operations at Weston Aerodrome at a longer runway and with the use of larger aircraft; the safety impact these operations might have on Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; the sanctions available to him in the event of unauthorised use of Weston Aerodrome from a safety perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17654/05]

Strengthen Aviation Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2005

Strengthen Aviation Security Act - Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to establish a system to inspect 100% of the cargo transported on passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation or intrastate air transportation Prescribes requirements for deployment of federal law enforcement officers not part of the Federal Air Marshall Service as alternative security personnel on commercial aircraft. Requires the Secretary to ensure the deployment of federal marshals on flights of all-cargo air transportation where sufficient risk of terrorist activity has been determined. Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to require the Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration (TSA)) to study and report to Congress on the viability of devices to enable discreet, wireless communications between flight attendants, pilots, federal air marshals, and ground-based personnel during a flight to improve coordination of planning and activities in the event of an act of terrorism. Prescribes requirements for mandatory basic security training program for flight attendants. Directs the Secretary to: (1) require aircraft engaged in cargo air transportation or intrastate air transportation to have secured cockpit doors between the cargo and pilot compartments; and (2) establish during high threat levels no-fly zones around sensitive nuclear and chemical facilities. Directs the Secretary to: (1) require airport operators to complete vulnerability assessments of airport facilities; and (2) develop a plan for addressing such vulnerabilities. Directs the Secretary to require airports serving operators of general aviation aircraft to: (1) require that all aircraft while parked at airports be secured by a visible immobilizing device; and (2) ensure that all individuals with access to such aircraft be subject to a background check. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to issue regulations to: (1) improve control over access to secured areas of each U.S. airport, including background checks for, and metal detector screening of, airport workers; and (2) prohibit any entity other than an airport operator from issuing a security badge to provide access to the airport's secure area. Sets forth certain whistleblower protection requirements for airport workers (including TSA employees). Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) airport screening functions should continue to be performed by federal employees; and (2) the Secretary should pursue resolution of all issues that have delayed implementation of the mandate to check passenger information against the government watchlist (no-fly list) before departures of international flights to or from the United States.

Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2005

Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act of 2005 - Amends federal transportation law to set a deadline of 120 days after enactment of this Act for the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security to require screening (at a minimum, screening for metal objects) or inspection of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment before entry into a secured area of a U.S. airport. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to require random screenings and inspections until such deadline is met. Authorizes the Secretary to hire additional passenger and baggage screeners to ensure aviation security. Directs the Secretary to require airport personnel accessing airport sterile areas from unrestricted areas to undergo security screening. Requires the Secretary to ensure that all unescorted airport personnel accessing airport sterile and secured areas have undergone a background check. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to report to Congress on ongoing efforts and projected timelines for: (1) developing and implementing uniform screening standards for airport personnel with access to sterile areas; (2) completing, and making available to airport operators, an assessment of available technologies applicable to securing airport perimeters; and (3) developing and implementing a standardized approach to conducting airport vulnerability assessments and compliance inspections.

North American Cooperative Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2005

North American Cooperative Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to provide a framework for enhanced security management, communication, and coordination among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees every six months regarding: (1) security, cargo security, and the movement of goods; (2) border infrastructure and wait times; (3) security clearances and document integrity; (4) immigration and visa management; (5) visa policy coordination and immigration security; (6) North American visitor overstay program; (7) terrorist watch lists; (8) money laundering, income tax evasion, currency smuggling, and alien smuggling; (9) counterterrorism programs; (10) law enforcement cooperation; (11) biosecurity cooperation; (12) protection against nuclear and radiological threats; (13) emergency management cooperation; (14) cooperative energy policy; and (15) feasibility of a common external tariff and development assistance with Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to negotiate border-related information sharing agreements with Mexico. Directs the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to establish a program to: (1) improve Mexico's southern border security, including U.S., Canadian, and Mexican financial and technical assistance to Belize and Guatemala to help secure their borders; (2) establish a database to track Central American gangs; (3) examine the feasibility of an agreement with Panama and other Central American countries regarding the aerial interdiction program that in similar contexts is commonly referred to as Airbridge Denial; and (4) negotiate with other countries to accept the International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 9 one-time travel document in lieu of official travel documents if an inadmissible alien has not presented official travel documents or has presented fraudulent ones, and facilitate the removal and repatriation of inadmissible aliens from the United States, with a focus on criminal aliens who are dangerous or potential terrorists. Directs the Secretary of Defense to examine the feasibility of strengthening institutions for consultations on intelligence sharing and defense and border issues among the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Besteuerung von Flugzeugtreibstoff

Austria · Federal Council · 25 May 2005

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Besteuerung von Flugzeugtreibstoff

147 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the reason a medical certificate from the Aviation Authority is not acceptable as a medical certificate for the issuing or retention of a driving licence. [17490/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2005

147 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the reason a medical certificate from the Aviation Authority is not acceptable as a medical certificate for the issuing or retention of a driving licence. [17490/05]

Commission Regulation (EC) No 781/2005 of 24 May 2005 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 · 24 May 2005

A bill to extend the aviation war risk insurance program for 3 years.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2005

Amends federal transportation law to extend through December 31, 2008, the Secretary of Transportation's authority to: (1) issue war risk insurance policies to air carriers; and (2) certify that an air carrier is a victim of an act of terrorism and not liable for losses suffered by third parties that exceed $100 million, as well as immunity from punitive damages (with the federal government responsible for any liability above $100 million).

Interessenkonflikte durch geschäfltiche Involvierung

Austria · National Council · 17 May 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Interessenkonflikte durch geschäftliche Involvierung <i>(des Bundesministers für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie</i> <i>in die Vorhaben der Silvretta-Nova-Bergbahnen AG)</i>

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 2005

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY 2006 for: (1) departmental management and operations (including for development and acquisition of information technology software and conversion to narrowband communications); (2) security, enforcement, and investigations (including for the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology project and for customs and border protection automated systems); (3) terrorism preparedness and recovery (including for formula-based and discretionary terrorism prevention grants to State and local governments, to counter potential biological and chemical threats to civilian populations, and for a pre-disaster mitigation grant program); and (4) research and development, training, assessments, and services (including citizenship and immigration services). Prohibits: (1) the obligation of a portion of such DHS appropriations until the Secretary of Homeland Security submits to the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives an immigration enforcement strategy to reduce the number of undocumented aliens; (2) the use of funds in this Act in contravention of the Buy American Act; (3) the obligation of funds for deployment or implementation, on other than a test basis, of the Secure Flight Program until the Secretary has certified, and the Government Accountability Office reports, that specified requirements have been met; and (4) the use of funds in this Act to amend the oath of allegiance required for naturalization or to maintain the U.S. Secret Service as anything other than a distinct entity within DHS. Requires a reduction in funding for the Transportation Security Administration's Office of Transportation Security Support for every day that an existing requirement to triple the percentage of cargo inspected on passenger aircraft is not implemented. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop screening standards and protocols to more thoroughly screen air cargo on passenger and cargo aircraft; and (2) implement a security plan to permit general aviation aircraft to land and take off at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to process petitions for H-1B (specialty occupations) nonimmigrant visas until a specified number of additional aliens with master's or higher degrees are provided such status. Reserves a portion of appropriated amounts throughout this Act pending submission of required reports.

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 as regards the term of office of the Executive Director and the Directors of the European Aviation Safety Agency

European Union · European Commission · 13 May 2005

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the need to contribute to an all-Ireland strategy on aviation in view of the ongoing strategic reviews of the running of airports and the ownership and funding of Aer Lingus; if he has had meetings or communications with either airport authorities or airlines in the Six Counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15587/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the need to contribute to an all-Ireland strategy on aviation in view of the ongoing strategic reviews of the running of airports and the ownership and funding of Aer Lingus; if he has had meetings or communications with either airport authorities or airlines in the Six Counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15587/05]

32 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the total amount paid by his Department to the Irish Aviation Authority in respect of charges due for foreign military aircraft passing through Irish airspace in respect of each of the past five years; the unit cost in respect of each such aircraft; the breakdown of the nationality of the aircraft in respect of which such charges were paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15581/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

32 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the total amount paid by his Department to the Irish Aviation Authority in respect of charges due for foreign military aircraft passing through Irish airspace in respect of each of the past five years; the unit cost in respect of each such aircraft; the breakdown of the nationality of the aircraft in respect of which such charges were paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15581/05]