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Bill· HRH.R. 15854 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing an airworthiness certificate for any aircraft which has been declared to be surplus by an armed force and which engages in the transportation of persons or property for compensation or hire unless such aircraft strictly conforms in every respect to a previously type certified civil aircraft.
Bill· SS. 3830 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1976
Aviation Improvement Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and performance of its powers and duties with respect to interstate and overseas air transportation, to consider the phased and progressive transition to an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces and the provision of a variety of adequate, economic, and low-cost services as being in the public interest. Prohibits any governmental unit from enacting any law, regulation, or standard relating to air transportation rates, routes, or services. Requires the Board to issue certificates authorizing scheduled or charter interstate or overseas air transportation to qualified applicants unless such transportation is not required by the public convenience and necessity (previously the Board could only grant such applications upon a finding that such transportation was required by the public convenience and necessity). Places the burden of proof upon the Board to show that the transportation for which the certificate is sought is not required by the public convenience and necessity. Requires the Board to give weight in favor of an applicant if it finds that the transportation applied for would: (1) involve new and innovative methods; (2) provide reduced rates, fares, or charges; (3) achieve increased efficiency over existing services; or (4) be offered in markets which have rates, fares, or charges which are significantly higher than economically comparable markets. Requires the Board to issue certificates to qualified applicants to engage in scheduled air transportation if the present carrier holding such authority has not exercised it by providing a minimum of five round trips a week for at least six months during the preceding 12 month period. Requires the Board to issue such certificate within a specified time period. Prohibits the Board from imposing closed door restrictions on operating certificates. Eliminates all present closed door restrictions within 30 days after the effective date of this Act. Directs the Board to eliminate all other conditions or limitations which are obsolete or inconsistent with the policies of this Act. Authorizes air carriers, other than charter air carriers, to engage in charter air service in any calendar year up to three percent of the total number of revenue plane miles operated by such carriers. Prohibits the Board from disapproving transfers of operating authority unless it finds that the effect of such a transfer would substantially lessen competition or would tend to create a monopoly. Allows air carriers to terminate any interstate or overseas air service to a community upon a minimum of 90 days notice filed with the Board and the community involved. Authorizes the Board to suspend such termination for a period of up to 360 days in order to allow arrangements to be made for alternative service. Repeals the Board's present authority to approve or disapprove any proposed consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control agreements involving an air carrier. Requires any such proposal to be filed with the Attorney General at least 30 days prior to the effective date of such transaction. Permits the Attorney General, upon a reasonable belief that such a transaction would violate antitrust laws, to stay such transaction for 60 days or until the disposition of any court proceedings the Attorney General may institute. Authorizes the Attorney General, by regulation, to exempt certain types of transactions from the notification requirement if such a class of transactions does not affect the control of an air carrier directly engaged in air transportation, will not create a monopoly, and will not tend to restrain competition. Makes the present requirement that pooling agreements and other contracts and agreements affecting air transportation be filed with the Board applicable only to those agreements affecting foreign air transportation. Authorizes the Board to exempt any person or class of persons from the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 or any regulation prescribed thereunder if such exemption would be justified by special and unusual circumstances or by reason of the limited extent of the activity sought to be exempted and such exemption would not be inconsistent with the public interest. Repeals the President's present authority to approve or disapprove orders of the Board regarding foreign air transportation. Prohibits the Board from disapproving air transportation rate increases on the basis that such increase is too high unless the rate is more than 20 percent higher than that in effect one year earlier. Prohibits the Board from disapproving a rate reduction unless it finds the proposed rate would be predatory. Sets forth time limitations during which the Board must act on applications regarding interstate or overseas air transportation. Stipulates that if the Board fails to make a decision within such period the application shall be deemed granted as applied for. Authorizes the Board to extend such time period under specified circumstances.
Bill· HRH.R. 15397 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 September 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize air carriers to grant reduced rates on a space-available basis to: (1) families; (2) handicapped persons and attendants accompanying them; (3) persons 21 years of age or younger; and (4) persons 65 years of age or older.
Bill· HRH.R. 15281 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· HRH.R. 15302 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· HRH.R. 15269 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1976
Prohibits foreign assistance to any nation which is subject to an air traffic suspension order for air piracy under the Aviation Act of 1958. Makes violation of such prohibition a felony punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than two years, or both. Permits any person to bring an action in a district court of the United States without regard to amount in controversy to enforce such prohibition.
Bill· HRH.R. 15183 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 15111 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 15091 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize air carriers to offer reduced rates to individuals aged 65 or over on a space-available basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 15026 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 15013 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require identifying markings on aircraft which may be readily identifiable by persons on the ground whenever such aircraft is operated at low altitudes.
Bill· SS. 3709 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to permit air carriers to hold both scheduled and supplemental certificates of public convenience and necessity.
Bill· HRH.R. 14905 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to make eligible for registration, as being of United States nationality, aircraft owned by a citizen of a foreign country who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 14866 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced-rate transportation on a space-available basis to persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger, to handicapped persons, and to an attendant of such a handicapped person.
Bill· HRH.R. 14884 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1976
Prohibits the use of any United States funds for assistance to, or for the benefit of, any nation which is the subject of a Presidential suspension order under the Aviation Act of 1958 because such nation was determined to be aiding or abetting a terrorist group which uses the illegal seizure of aircraft as an instrument of policy.
Bill· SS. 3684 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· HRH.R. 14623 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant exemptions from the requirements of such Act for all-cargo operations in interstate air transportation pending consideration of an application for initial certification under such Act if such exemption is in the public interest.
Bill· SS. 3602 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation, after consulting with the Secretaries of Defense and State and with the approval of the President, to provide insurance to air carriers for risks other than war risks if the Secretary finds that such insurance is unavailable in the commercial market on reasonable terms and conditions and if the President determines such insurance is needed to maintain air service required for reasons of foreign policy. Authorizes the Secretary to operate such expanded insurance program until May 7, 1981.
Bill· HRH.R. 14330 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1976
Federal Aviation Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to define "charter trip" for purposes of such Act and to eliminate the terms "supplemental air carrier" and "supplemental air transportation." Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and performance of its duties and powers, to regard a phased transition to an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces as being in the public interest. Prohibits States or subdivisions thereof from enacting any legislation or regulation relating to any rates, routes or services in air transportation covered under such Act. Creates an additional operating authority for air carriers termed a "license" in addition to the present "certificates of public convenience and necessity." Directs the Board to issue licenses to applicants for all-cargo and overseas charter air transportation if such applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform such transportation. Exempts air carriers which operate aircraft solely below a specified passenger or cargo capacity from being required to obtain a certificate or license to engage in air transportation if such carrier conforms to the liability insurance requirements the Board may adopt. Authorizes the Board to increase such passenger or payload capacities in the public interest. Provides for a two-year period during which the Board may impose geographic or other restrictions or licenses issued pursuant to this Act to engage in all-cargo air transportation. States that such limitations shall terminate at the end of such period. Repeals the requirement that the Board conduct a hearing for applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. Allows an air carrier to terminate any service required by its certificate by filing a 90 day notice of such proposed action with the Board and upon each community directly affected by such termination. Empowers the Board to temporarily suspend such termination in order to arrange for substitute service. States that no license to engage in air transportation shall be issued unless the applicant or air carrier involved complies with insurance regulations issued by the Board. Provides that any certificate in effect on the effective date of this Act which authorizes supplemental or all-cargo air transportation shall be deemed a license to engage in such transportation. Directs the Board to adopt rules establishing expedited procedures for the processing of applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. States that such rules may include the automatic granting of applications for certificates to engage in interstate or overseas air transportation in specified types of situations to applicants of demonstrated fitness if such action is consistent with a progressive transition to a more competitive air transportation system. Directs the Board to establish procedural deadlines for the determination of certificates and licenses. Requires the Board to issue a public notice to all parties concerned setting forth the reasons for any inability to reach a decision by such deadline and to mandate new deadlines. Requires all air carriers to file tariffs with the Board and specifies the information to be included in such tariffs. Requires tariff changes to be filed 45 days before the proposed date of such change. Makes it the duty of certified air carriers to provide and furnish interstate and overseas air transportation of persons, property, and mail upon reasonable request therefor and to provide reasonable air service in connection with other air carriers. Prohibits any undue or unreasonable preference or discrimination regarding any particular person, port, or locality. Requires the filing of mail schedules with the Board and the Postmaster General. Prohibits any change in such schedules except upon ten days notice to the Postmaster General. Eliminates the Postmaster General's authority to require additional carrier schedules for the transportation of mail. Sets forth procedures for determining applications for approval of a consolidation, merger, purchase, lease, or acquisition of control for specified types of air carriers and individuals. Prohibits the Board from approving such transaction if it would restrain competition. Grants antitrust immunity to persons affected by specified types of orders issued by the Board. Authorizes the Board to exempt any person from the requirements of the Federal Aviation Act under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Board to dispense with oral evidentiary hearings required under this Act if there are no significant issues of material fact in the case which require such a hearing. States that before such action is taken the Board shall issue a show cause order requiring any individual opposing such dispensation to show why such action should not be taken. Empowers the Board to establish maximum and minimum fares for scheduled passenger service and mail transportation and to prescribe classifications and practices regarding air transportation rates. Specifies criteria the Board is to consider in exercising its powers with respect to air passenger and mail fares. Authorizes the Board to take immediate action regarding the economic regulation of air transportation without a hearing if it is of the opinion that an emergency exists requiring such action. Authorizes the Post Office to contract with air carriers for mail transportation if the service currently provided between any two points is inadequate.
Bill· SS. 3536 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Federal Aviation Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to define "charter trip" for purposes of such Act and to eliminate the terms "supplemental air carrier" and "supplemental air transportation." Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board, in the exercise and performance of its duties and powers to regard a phased transition to an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces as being in the public interest. Prohibits States or subdivisions thereof from enacting any legislation or regulation relating to any rates, routes or services in air transportation covered under such Act. Creates an additional operating authority for air carriers termed a "license" in addition to the present "certificates of public convenience and necessity." Directs the Board to issue such licenses to applicants for all-cargo and overseas charter air transportation if such applicant is fit, willing, and properly able to perform such transportation. Exempts air carriers which operate aircraft solely below a specified passenger or cargo capacity from being required to obtain a certificate or license to engage in air transportation if such carrier conforms to the liability insurance requirements the Board may adopt. Authorizes the Board to increase such passenger or payload capacities in the public interest. Provides for a two-year period during which the Board may impose geographic or other restrictions or licenses issued pursuant to this Act to engage in all-cargo air transportation. States that such limitations shall terminate at the end of such period. Repeals the requirement that the Board conduct a hearing for applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. Allows an air carrier to terminate any service required by its certificate by filing a 90 day notice of such proposed action with the Board and upon each community directly affected by such termination. Empowers the Board to temporarily suspend such termination in order to provide for arrangements for substitute service. States that no license to engage in air transportation shall be issued unless the applicant or air carrier involved complies with insurance regulations issued by the Board. Provides that any certificate in effect on the effective date of this Act which authorizes supplemental or all-cargo air transportation shall be deemed a license to engage in such transportation. Directs the Board to adopt rules establishing expedited procedures for the processing of applications for or modifications of certificates or licenses. States that such rules may include the automatic granting of applications for certificates to engage in interstate or overseas air transportation in specified types of situations to applicants of demonstrated fitness if such action is consistent with a progressive transition to a more competitive air transportation system. Directs the Board to establish procedural deadlines for the determination of certificates and licenses. Requires the Board to issue a public notice to all parties concerned setting forth the reasons for any inability to reach a decision by such deadline and to mandate new deadlines. Requires all air carriers to file tariffs with the Board and specifies the information to be included in such tariffs. Requires tariff changes to be filed 45 days before the proposed date of such change. Makes it the duty of certified air carriers to provide and furnish interstate and overseas air transportation of persons, property, and mail upon reasonable request therefor and to provide reasonable air service in connection with other air carriers. Prohibits any undue or unreasonable preference or discrimination regarding any particular person, port, or locality. Requires the filing of mail schedules with the Board and the Postmaster General. Prohibits any change in such schedules except upon ten days notice to the Postmaster General. Eliminates the Postmaster General's authority to require additional carrier schedules for the transportation of mail. Sets forth procedures for determining applications for approval of a consolidation, merger, purchase, lease, or acquisition of control for specified types of air carriers and individuals. Prohibits the Board from approving such transaction if it would restrain competition. Grants antitrust immunity to persons affected by specified types of orders issued by the Board. Authorizes the Board to exempt any person from the requirements of the Federal Aivation Act under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Board to dispense with oral evidentiary hearings required under this Act if there are no significant issues of material fact in the case which requires such a hearing. States that before such action is taken the Board shall issue a show cause order requiring any individual opposing such dispensation to show why such action should not be taken. Empowers the Board to establish maximum and minimum fares for scheduled passenger service and mail transportation and to prescribe classifications and practices regarding air transportation rates. Specifies criteria which the Board is to consider in exercising its powers with respect to air passenger and mail transportation fares. Authorizes the Board to take immediate action regarding the economic regulation of air transportation without a hearing if it is of the opinion that an emergency exists requiring such action. Authorizes the Post Office to contract with air carriers for mail transportation if the service currently provided between any two points is inadequate.
Bill· HRH.R. 14012 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1976
Federal Aviation Safety Employee Act - Defines "safety employees" to include the following Department of Transportation employees: (1) air traffic controllers, (2) persons actively engaging in providing preflight, inflight, or airport advisory service to aircraft operators, and (3) persons in positions which require current pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration and who are actively engaged in the operation of aircraft. Renders applicable to such individuals Federal civil service provisions which presently pertain to air traffic controllers.
Bill· SS. 3453 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1976
Title I: Aircraft Sabotage Act of 1975 - Revises the description of Federal offenses related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities, adding the offense of knowingly communicating false information which endangers the safety of an aircraft in flight. Enumerates offenses in violation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation and subjects violators to a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both. Prohibits imparting or conveying a threat to do specified felonious acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities where there is apparent determination and will to carry the threat into execution. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Title II: Aircraft Piracy Amendments of 1975 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to subject anyone who knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 which is recoverable in a civil action brought in the name of the United States. Prohibits unauthorized persons from carrying a concealed deadly or dangerous weapon when boarding an aircraft. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. Subjects anyone who willfully and maliciously, or with reckless disregard for human life, knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 31, 32; Adds 18 U.S.C. 32A, 36; Amends 28 U.S.C. 1395)
Bill· HRH.R. 13710 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976
Title I: Aircraft Sabotage Act of 1975 - Revises the description of Federal offenses related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities, adding the offense of knowingly communicating false information which endangers the safety of an aircraft in flight. Enumerates offenses in violation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation and subjects violators to a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both. Prohibits imparting or conveying a threat to do specified felonious acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities where there is apparent determination and will to carry the threat into execution. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Title II: Aircraft Piracy Amendments of 1975 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to subject anyone who knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 which is recoverable in a civil action brought in the name of the United States. Prohibits unauthorized persons from carrying a concealed deadly or dangerous weapon when boarding an aircraft. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000. Subjects anyone who willfully and maliciously, or with reckless disregard for human life, knowingly communicates false information regarding an attempt to do specified criminal acts related to the destruction of aircraft and aircraft facilities to a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 31, 32; Adds 18 U.S.C. 32A, 36; Amends 28 U.S.C. 1395)
Bill· HRH.R. 13626 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize free or reduced rate transportation for handicapped persons and persons attending such individuals and for persons who are 65 years of age or older. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize free or reduced rate transportation by railroad for persons who are 65 years of age or older.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1176 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Provides that Members of the House of Representatives and employees of the House, except in specified cases, may not be reimbursed for the difference between the cost of first-class air travel accommodations and the cost of other air travel accommodations.
Bill· SS. 3374 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1976
Amends the Interstate Commerce Act and the Federal Aviation Act to prohibit the withholding for income tax purposes by a State or subdivision thereof of compensation of common carrier employees whose residence is in a State which does not levy a State income tax.
Law· HRH.R. 13308 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 27 April 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to extend the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to provide war risk insurance for air carriers until May 7, 1977.
Bill· HRH.R. 13205 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act to authorize air carriers to provide free or reduced rate transportation for severely handicapped persons and persons with sight attending such individuals.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1146 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1976
Recognizes the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of American commercial aviation. Requests that all concerned governmental agencies join in participating in appropriate national and local ceremonies celebrating such anniversary.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1147 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1976
Recognizes the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of American commercial aviation. Requests that all concerned governmental agencies join in participating in appropriate national and local ceremonies celebrating such anniversary.
Bill· SS. 3268 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to change the penalty which is applicable under such Act for violations of orders or regulations relating to public notice for proposed construction projects where notice would promote safety in air commerce, from a criminal penalty to a civil penalty.
Bill· SS. 3162 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1976
States that, under the Interstate Commerce Act and the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, no part of the compensation paid by rail, motor, water or air carriers to employees shall be withheld for income tax purposes pursuant to the laws of any State except the State in which more than 50 percent of the compensation is paid. States that if the employee did not earn more than 50 percent of his compensation from such carriers in any one State, or subdivision thereof, then withholding shall be required only for the State or subdivision of the employees residence.
Bill· HRH.R. 12484 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Directs that applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for air transportation, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, be decided by the Civil Aeronautics Board within time limits which the Board shall adopt by regulation, unless the Board issues an order finding that the public interest requires the dismissal of the application, or the application request is for authority to engage in foreign air transportation. Requires the Board, if a decision is not reached within the specified period, to issue a certificate as requested, unless the public interest or extraordinary circumstances justify delay. Requires that any proposed rule or regulation regarding such time limitations be submitted to Congress. States that such rule or regulation shall become effective unless either House of Congress adopts a resolution disapproving such proposal.
Bill· HRH.R. 12349 (94th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Civil Aeronautics Board, in determining the compensation for any local service air carrier for mail for the year 1966, to apply a specified subsidy rate. Exempts from such determination any decrease in the Federal income tax liability of such carrier in such year resulting from any capital loss carry back pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. Directs the Board, if such decreases in tax liability was taken into account, to redetermine the compensation to be paid to such air carrier and to make payment of any amount owed to such carrier as provided in such redetermination.
Bill· HRH.R. 11978 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Independent Federal Aviation Agency Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress that the proper conduct of the responsibilities associated with civil aviation development and safety requires unencumbered action by an independent Federal aviation agency. Establishes the Federal Aviation Agency as an independent agency of the United States. Provides for the appointment of an Administrator and a Deputy Administrator by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the powers of such officers. Transfers to the Administration all functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation and other officers of the Department of Transportation which are exercised by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, under the Federal Aviation Act, the Airport and Airway Development Act, and other specified laws. States that all orders, determinations and rulings which have been issued or allowed to become effective shall continue in effect. Provides that no suit or other proceeding shall be abated by reason of the enactment of this Act.
Bill· SS. 2992 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1976
Air Travel Protection Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States to provide for the protection of the public against financial loss from injury, death or property damage from an aircraft incident, by requiring persons engaged in domestic air transportation to provide financial protection for the indemnification of victims of air incidents. Includes as a condition for a certificate for interstate or overseas air transportation that the air carrier maintain financial protection of such type and in such amounts as the Secretary of Transportation shall require to indemnify victims of aircraft incidents. Directs the Secretary to extend such requirement to persons engaged in intrastate air transportation. States that the amount of financial protection required shall be the amount of liability insurance available from private sources, unless the Secretary establishes a lesser amount based on specified criteria. Authorizes the Secretary to determine the proportion of such insurance to be borne by persons holding type certificates under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 with respect to aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellors or appliances used in the operation of aircraft. Requires compliance with such a determination to claim any benefits provided under this Act. Directs the Secretary to indemnify victims of air incidents if the liability incurred is in excess of the financial protection provided by the air carrier. Authorizes the Secretary to create a fund for such indemnification purposes by directing air carriers to collect as part of a charge for domestic air transportation, and place in such fund, an amount specified by the Secretary. Allows air carriers to include an additional charge to be applied against the financial protection required under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into indemnity agreements and make advance payments thereon whenever such action would facilitate the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to use private facilities and services to the maximum extent possible to carry out the provisions of this Act. States that any such indemnity agreements shall include the provisions that the Secretary shall have final authority regarding the payment of any claims under such agreement. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with other indemnitors to establish coordinated procedures for prompt handling, investigation, and settlement of claims for liability. Authorizes payments to provide immediate assistance following an aircraft incident. States that such payment shall not constitute an admission of liability and shall be applied to any final judgment or settlement. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe such rules, regulations, and policies as are deemed proper to carry out the functions of this Act. Requires the Secretary to maintain an integral set of accounts created under this Act which shall be audited annually. Directs the Secretary to include in the annual report to Congress all activities, expenditures, and receipts under this Act. Requires provisions in indemnity agreements and insurance policies with respect to extraordinary aircraft occurrences which waive: (1) any issue or defense based on the conduct or fault of the claimant; (2) any issue or defense of charitable or governmental immunity; and (3) any defense based on the statute of limitations if suit is instituted within two years of the incident. Defines "extraordinary aircraft occurrence" for purposes of this Act. Grants jurisdiction to the United States district court in the district where such extraordinary occurrence takes place with respect to any public liability action arising out of such occurrence. Allows the Secretary or defendant to transfer venue to such court from any other State or district court. Limits recovery from such extraordinary occurrence to allowable expenses, loss of income, replacement service loss, and survivor's loss. Defines such terms for purposes of this Act. Deducts from such recovery for economic detriment, social security benefits, workmen's compensation benefits, or any State required temporary non-occupational disability insurance and other benefits received by an individual, (except the proceeds from life insurance). Disallows, in the event of death, recovery for pain and suffering of the deceased or other noneconomic injury. Disallows recovery of other persons for pain and suffering or noneconomic detriment unless such person has sustained serious and permanent disfigurement or other serious and permanent injury or has a total disability for more than 90 days. Prohibits recovery for exemplary or punitive damages. Allows any person who recovers in an action based on an extraordinary aircraft occurrence to recover as part of such judgment costs and expenses reasonably incurred in the prosecution of such action. Provides that this Act shall have no application to claims under life, accident, or similar insurance policies. Makes technical amendments in the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 11929 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1976
Requires, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, the screening of all passengers boarding and any property being placed aboard an aircraft by weapon detecting and explosive detecting procedures or devices. Requires such screening of all property being placed in a storage area of an airport which is accessible to the public. Directs that all property placed aboard an aircraft or placed in such storage at an airport bear identification marks, tags, stickers or other attachments as to positively identify the owner or bearer of such property.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 381 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976
Recognizes the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of American commercial aviation. Requests that all concerned governmental agencies join in participating in appropriate national and local ceremonies celebrating such anniversary.
Bill· HRH.R. 11759 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976
Terminates the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement.
Bill· HRH.R. 11728 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976
Terminates the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement.
Bill· HRH.R. 11578 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1976
Terminates the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement.