Aviation

37 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the main findings of the security audit at Dublin Airport recently undertaken by the European Civil Aviation Conference; his views on the serious security lapses reportedly discovered; the steps which have been taken to deal with such lapses and remove any safety or security risk to passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15550/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

37 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the main findings of the security audit at Dublin Airport recently undertaken by the European Civil Aviation Conference; his views on the serious security lapses reportedly discovered; the steps which have been taken to deal with such lapses and remove any safety or security risk to passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15550/05]

Aeronautics Research and Development Revitalization Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2005

Aeronautics Research and Development Revitalization Act of 2005 - Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator to establish, and provide Congress a plan for the implementation of, certain initiatives to develop technologies that would: (1) significantly reduce aircraft noise, fuel consumption, and harmful emissions; (2) enable overland flight of supersonic civil transport aircraft with certain performance characteristics; and (3) create significantly safer, quieter, and more environmentally compatible operation of rotorcraft and other runway independent air vehicles from a wider range of airports and under a wider range of weather conditions. Directs the Administrator to arrange with the National Research Council to assess federal wake turbulence research and development programs. Directs the Administrator to award grants to institutions of higher education to establish one or more Centers for Research on Aviation Training.

Radarstation im Böhmerwald

Austria · National Council · 11 May 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Radarstation im Böhmerwald <i>(der Austro Control - Österreichische Gesellschaft für</i> <i>Zivilluftfahrt mbH)</i>

THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE AVIATION TRUST FUND: ARE REFORMS NEEDED?

United States · United States House of Representatives · 4 May 2005

Judgment of the Court of First Instance (Fourth Chamber) of 4 May 2005. # João Andrade Sena v European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). # Statement of reasons. # Case T-30/04.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 May 2005

Bundesgesetz über lärmbedingte Betriebsbeschränkungen auf Flughäfen

Austria · National Council · 2 May 2005

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (860 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über lärmbedingte Betriebsbeschränkungen auf Flughäfen

Abkommen Österreich und Slowenien über die Erleichterung von Ambulanz- sowie Such- und Rettungsflügen

Austria · National Council · 2 May 2005

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (841 d.B.): Abkommen zwischen der Republik Österreich und der Republik Slowenien über die Erleichterung von Ambulanz- sowie Such- und Rettungsflügen

Airport Screener Technology Improvement Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2005

Airport Screener Technology Improvement Act of 2005 - Amends Federal transportation law to increase for FY 2006 and 2007 the amount of security service fees (passenger fees) that are collected from passengers of air carriers and foreign air carriers in air transportation and intrastate air transportation and deposited into the Aviation Security Capital Fund. Increases amounts made available from such Fund for FY 2006 and 2007 for discretionary grants (with priority given to fulfill obligations under letters of intent to airport sponsors for airport security improvement projects). Establishes the Checkpoint Screening Security Fund in the Department of Homeland Security. Makes a specified amount from the Aviation Security Capital Fund available for deposit into the Checkpoint Screening Security Fund. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose a passenger fee and deposit amounts collected into such Fund.

North American Cooperative Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 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: (1) negotiate border-related information sharing agreements with Mexico; (2) establish a program to 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; (3) establish a database to track Central American gangs; (4) examine the feasibility of an agreement with Panama and other Central American countries regarding the aerial interdiction program (Airbridge Denial); and (5) 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 immigrant 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. 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.

TRANSFORMING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: A REVIEW OF THE AIR TRAFFIC ORGANIZATION AND THE JOINT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

United States · United States House of Representatives · 14 April 2005

86 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance, further to Question No. 181 of 22 March 2005, his views on the introduction of an aviation fuel tax in the EU for the purposes of reducing emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11619/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2005

86 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance, further to Question No. 181 of 22 March 2005, his views on the introduction of an aviation fuel tax in the EU for the purposes of reducing emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11619/05]

National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

National Weather Services Duties Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Weather Service (NWS), in order to protect life and property, to be responsible for: (1) the preparation and issuance of severe weather forecasts and warnings; (2) the preparation and issuance of hydrometeorological guidance and core forecast information; (3) the collection and exchange of meteorological, hydrological, climatic, and oceanographic data information; and (4) reports, forecasts, warnings, and other advice necessary for aircraft safety and efficiency. Prohibits the Secretary from providing or assisting other entities in providing a product or service (other than a product or service for the preparation and issuance of severe weather forecasts and warnings as described above) that is or could be provided by the private sector unless: (1) the private sector is unwilling or unable to provide such product or service; or (2) the U.S. Government is obligated to provide such product or service under international aviation agreements. Sets forth requirements for the issuance of all data, information, guidance, forecasts, and warnings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or the NWS. Prohibits, as specified, disclosures by Federal employees of any weather data, information, guidance, forecast, or warning that might influence or affect the market value of a product, service, commodity, tradable, or business.

Federal Aviation Safety Security Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2005

Federal Aviation Safety Security Act of 2005 - Declares that functions performed by air traffic control specialists at Federal Aviation Administration flight service stations are inherently governmental functions, and must be performed by Federal employees. Voids any action taken pursuant to the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 to include such functions on certain annual Federal agency lists (submitted to the Office of Management and Budget) of government activities performed by Federal Government sources for an agency that are not inherently governmental functions.

574 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if the major noise pollution from aircraft over a location (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be investigated; if he will work closely with Aer Lingus and other airlines on the flight paths of planes over this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10714/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 April 2005

574 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if the major noise pollution from aircraft over a location (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be investigated; if he will work closely with Aer Lingus and other airlines on the flight paths of planes over this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10714/05]

A concurrent resolution honoring and memorializing the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2005

Honors and memorializes the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 for their decisive actions and efforts of bravery on September 11, 2001.

Honoring and memorializing the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2005

Honors and memorializes the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 for their decisive actions and efforts of bravery on September 11, 2001.

Ausbau des Flughafens Zeltweg für den Eurofighter

Austria · National Council · 7 April 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Ausbau des Flughafens Zeltweg für den Eurofighter

EFFORTS TO PREVENT PANDEMICS BY AIR TRAVEL

United States · United States House of Representatives · 6 April 2005

lärmbedingte Betriebsbeschränkungen auf Flughäfen

Austria · National Council · 6 April 2005

Bundesgesetz über lärmbedingte Betriebsbeschränkungen auf Flughäfen

Return of General Aviation to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Return of General Aviation to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to permit the resumption of nonscheduled, commercial air carrier (air charter) and general aviation operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

tägliche Morgen-/Abend-Flüge von Bundesheer-Hubschraubern entlang der Donau

Austria · National Council · 5 April 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Werner Kummerer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend tägliche Morgen-/Abend-Flüge von Bundesheer-Hubschraubern entlang der Donau

Federal Aviation Safety Security Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2005

Federal Aviation Safety Security Act of 2005 - Declares that functions performed by air traffic control specialists at Federal Aviation Administration flight service stations are inherently governmental functions, and must be performed by Federal employees. Voids any action taken pursuant to the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 to include such functions on certain annual lists of government activities performed by Federal Government sources for an agency that are not inherently governmental functions which must be submitted by each Federal agency to the Office of Management and Budget.

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport his views on the new EU rules obliging airlines to offer compensation for delays, cancellations and overbooking; when the Government will establish the independent body to deal with passengers’ complaints against airlines, in line with European Commission instructions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9695/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport his views on the new EU rules obliging airlines to offer compensation for delays, cancellations and overbooking; when the Government will establish the independent body to deal with passengers’ complaints against airlines, in line with European Commission instructions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9695/05]

4 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the negotiations between Irish and US officials on completing a new bilateral aviation agreement or amending the existing agreement between Ireland and the US; the proposed details of this agreement, particularly on the status of the Shannon gateway; when these negotiations will reach completion; his views on the European Commission’s perspective on such negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

4 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the negotiations between Irish and US officials on completing a new bilateral aviation agreement or amending the existing agreement between Ireland and the US; the proposed details of this agreement, particularly on the status of the Shannon gateway; when these negotiations will reach completion; his views on the European Commission’s perspective on such negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/05]

206 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has had recent meetings with the retired aviation staff regarding deficits in their pension arrangements; if he has proposals on how this issue might be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9600/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

206 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has had recent meetings with the retired aviation staff regarding deficits in their pension arrangements; if he has proposals on how this issue might be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9600/05]

202 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the deficit in the pension coverage of retired aviation staff; the Government’s position in relation to any flotation of this company; and if proceeds from such a flotation could be in part contributed to make up the pension deficit. [9599/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

202 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the deficit in the pension coverage of retired aviation staff; the Government’s position in relation to any flotation of this company; and if proceeds from such a flotation could be in part contributed to make up the pension deficit. [9599/05]

332 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in relation to completing an open skies aviation deal between Ireland and the US; his views on whether Ireland can negotiate an open skies agreement with the US independently of the EU, in the light of the rejection by the EU Council of Ministers of the first phase of the EU-US Agreement as negotiated by the European Commission and in view of the EU Regulation (EC) No. 847/2004; if such a bilateral agreement between the US and Ireland would have to gain the approval of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8916/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

332 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in relation to completing an open skies aviation deal between Ireland and the US; his views on whether Ireland can negotiate an open skies agreement with the US independently of the EU, in the light of the rejection by the EU Council of Ministers of the first phase of the EU-US Agreement as negotiated by the European Commission and in view of the EU Regulation (EC) No. 847/2004; if such a bilateral agreement between the US and Ireland would have to gain the approval of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8916/05]

341 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to meet the Aer Lingus and the Aer Rianta pensioners’ claim for restructuring of the airlines pension fund to include the consumer price index and salary related indexation. [9075/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

341 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to meet the Aer Lingus and the Aer Rianta pensioners’ claim for restructuring of the airlines pension fund to include the consumer price index and salary related indexation. [9075/05]

336 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has recently had a meeting with the Retired Aviation Staff Association concerning the long standing claim of Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta pensioners for restructuring of the airline’s pension fund to include CPI and salary related indexation; the action he intends to take to resolve this issue; and when he expects to take action. [8971/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

336 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has recently had a meeting with the Retired Aviation Staff Association concerning the long standing claim of Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta pensioners for restructuring of the airline’s pension fund to include CPI and salary related indexation; the action he intends to take to resolve this issue; and when he expects to take action. [8971/05]

327 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the pension concerns of the members of the Retired Aviation Staff Association; his views on whether the concerns raised by the group are bona fide; if he will address these concerns; if so, the proposals that are being advanced by his Department to resolve the grievances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8827/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

327 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the pension concerns of the members of the Retired Aviation Staff Association; his views on whether the concerns raised by the group are bona fide; if he will address these concerns; if so, the proposals that are being advanced by his Department to resolve the grievances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8827/05]

325 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken to restructure the airlines pension to include inflation and salary related indexation; the way in which requests of Retired Aviation Staff Association are being addressed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8798/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

325 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken to restructure the airlines pension to include inflation and salary related indexation; the way in which requests of Retired Aviation Staff Association are being addressed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8798/05]

343 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position of his Department, and the reasons therefore, in respect of the European Parliament’s efforts to introduce an aviation fuel tax in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9085/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

343 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position of his Department, and the reasons therefore, in respect of the European Parliament’s efforts to introduce an aviation fuel tax in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9085/05]

310 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his views on alteration of the tax system to encourage travellers to use eco-friendly modes of transport, that is, a carbon levy on air travel journeys and aviation fuel tax. [8575/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

310 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his views on alteration of the tax system to encourage travellers to use eco-friendly modes of transport, that is, a carbon levy on air travel journeys and aviation fuel tax. [8575/05]

181 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the position of the Department, and the reasons therefor, in respect of the European Parliament’s efforts to introduce an aviation fuel tax in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

181 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the position of the Department, and the reasons therefor, in respect of the European Parliament’s efforts to introduce an aviation fuel tax in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/05]

162 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the contact his Department has had with the Departments of Transport and Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue of an EU-wide aviation fuel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8580/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

162 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the contact his Department has had with the Departments of Transport and Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue of an EU-wide aviation fuel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8580/05]

160 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance his views on calls for an excise tax on aviation fuel, in view of the fact that airline fuel is the only fuel not to be subject to tax and in view of its adverse effects on the environment. [8578/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

160 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance his views on calls for an excise tax on aviation fuel, in view of the fact that airline fuel is the only fuel not to be subject to tax and in view of its adverse effects on the environment. [8578/05]

159 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance his views on plans for an EU-wide tax on aviation fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8577/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

159 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance his views on plans for an EU-wide tax on aviation fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8577/05]

Commission Regulation (EC) No 488/2005 of 21 March 2005 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 21 March 2005

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 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 37, United States Code, to ensure equal treatment for members of reserve components who perform inactive-duty training in determining their entitlement for hazardous duty pay, aviation incentive pay, diving duty special pay, and foreign language proficiency pay.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Authorizes members of the reserves and National Guard, while performing inactive-duty training, to receive hazardous duty incentive pay, officer aviation career incentive pay, diving duty special pay, and foreign language proficiency pay.

Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act of 2005 - Prohibits the filing of a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of a durable good (except a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or train that is used primarily to transport passengers for hire) more than 18 years after it was delivered to its first purchaser or lessee for: (1) damage to property arising out of an accident involving such good; or (2) damages for death or personal injury arising out of an accident involving such good if the claimant has received or is eligible to receive worker compensation and the injury does not involve a toxic harm (including, but not limited to, any asbestos-related harm). Declares that this Act: (1) shall not bar an action against a defendant who made an express warranty in writing as to the safety or life expectancy of a specific product for a period of more than 18 years (except that this Act shall apply at the expiration of such warranty); (2) does not affect the limitations period established by the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994; and (3) does not supersede or modify any statute or common law that authorizes an action for civil damages, cost recovery, or any other form of relief for remediation of the environment.

LASERS: A HAZARD TO AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY

United States · United States House of Representatives · 15 March 2005

Communication from the Commission - Developing the agenda for the Community’s external aviation policy {SEC(2005( 336}

European Union · European Commission · 11 March 2005

Communication from the Commission - A Community civil aviation policy towards the People’s Republic of China - strengthening co-operation and opening markets.

European Union · European Commission · 11 March 2005

327 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence, further to Parliamentary Question No. 374 of 28 October 2004 and the Snow report, the way in which he justifies the assertion therein that the associated current safety policy at Casement Aerodrome reflects best international practice in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards and recommendations (details supplied); the size of the respective RESAs at Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8259/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2005

327 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence, further to Parliamentary Question No. 374 of 28 October 2004 and the Snow report, the way in which he justifies the assertion therein that the associated current safety policy at Casement Aerodrome reflects best international practice in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards and recommendations (details supplied); the size of the respective RESAs at Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8259/05]

44 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Finance the reason he opposed the initiative by his EU colleagues, including France, Germany, the Presidency and the Commission to introduce an aviation fuel tax to fund poverty relief in Sub-Saharan Africa. [7059/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2005

44 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Finance the reason he opposed the initiative by his EU colleagues, including France, Germany, the Presidency and the Commission to introduce an aviation fuel tax to fund poverty relief in Sub-Saharan Africa. [7059/05]

To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to the assurance required of owners and operators of airports with respect to long-term leases for construction of hangars.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 2005

Amends Federal aviation law with respect to the written assurances required for approval of an airport development project grant application. Revises the requirement that an airport owner or operator, who has come to an agreement with a person who owns an aircraft that a hangar is to be constructed at the airport for the aircraft at the aircraft owner's expense, will grant to the aircraft owner a long-term lease for the hangar. Adds a requirement that such a lease be for a term of not less than 75 years (currently, there is no minimum). Requires further that the airport owner or operator will compensate the lessee for the costs of, and associated loss of income from, relocation, replacement, or removal of the hangar (in whole or in part) during the lease term whenever such relocation, replacement, or removal is the result of a change in the airport development plan or at the airport owner's or operator's reqeust.

True American Heroes Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 2005

True American Heroes Act of 2005 - Directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation on behalf of the Congress of a single gold medal on the 5th anniversary of September 11, 2001, in the name of the unknown officer, worker, employee, passenger, or crew member, who was the first to die that day: (1) in the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City; (2) on board United Airlines Flight 93; and (3) in the attack on the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Requires such presentation to be made to an appropriate representative of all such officers, emergency workers, employees, and other individuals for permanent public display in the Smithsonian Institution. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike additional duplicates in silver of such gold medal for permanent public display at: (1) a memorial at the site of the World Trade Center attacks; (2) the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and (3) a memorial at the site of the Pentagon attack. Lists sites for permanent display of silver duplicates presented on behalf of responders, resistors aboard Flight 93, and Government workers who responded to and perished in the Pentagon attack. Instructs the Secretary to mint and issue $50 gold coins, $1 silver coins; and half dollar clad coins in commemoration of the Spirit of America. Directs the Secretary to mint and issue $50 gold coins equal to the number of innocent individuals confirmed or presumed to have been killed as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. States that the design of such coins shall be emblematic of the tragic events that occurred at the Pentagon, in New York City, and in Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. Sets forth surcharges on the sale of such coins.

Highway Reauthorization Tax Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 2005

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY 2011 excise tax provisions relating to: (1) certain buses; (2) special motor fuels; (3) certain alcohol fuels; (4) heavy trucks and trailers; (5) tires; (6) gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene; (7) heavy vehicles; (8) taxable periods for highway motor vehicles; and (9) floor stock refunds. Extends through FY 2011: (1) fuel excise tax exemptions for certain tax-free sales and for the highway use tax; (2) authority for transfers of fuel excise tax revenues to the Highway Trust Fund; and (3) authority for transfers from the Highway Trust Fund to the Boat Safety Account to equal motorboat fuel taxes and small-engine fuel taxes collected during a specified period. Extends through FY 2009 authority for expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account for certain Federal-aid highway programs. Extends through FY 2009 authority for expenditures from the the Boat Safety Account and for limitations on transfers to the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. Eliminates certain refund provisions relating to reductions in tax rates for alcohol fuels and taxable fuels enacted by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. Terminates the 21.8 cents per gallon tax rate for aviation jet fuel after September 30, 2007, reducing such rate to 4.3 cents per gallon. Requires users of aviation jet fuel to register with the Internal Revenue Service to qualify for reduced tax rates.

249 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on warnings from Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland that aviation restrictions, which are curbing access to Ireland from Europe and North America, are detrimental to the tourist industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5689/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2005

249 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on warnings from Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland that aviation restrictions, which are curbing access to Ireland from Europe and North America, are detrimental to the tourist industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5689/05]