Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984

Summary

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board and transfer others to the Department of Transportation. Transfers to the Department the authority of the Board concerning: (1) consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control; (2) interlocking relationships; (3) pooling and other agreements; and (4) antitrust exemptions. (Currently, such authority is scheduled for transfer to the Department of Justice effective January 1, 1985). Terminates such authority of the Department of Transportation on January 1, 1989. Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to the air carriage of mail, tariffs of air carriers, and rates of service on January 1, 1985. Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to stock ownership disclosures, loans and financial aid approvals, special operating authorizations, and certain rate-making provisions on January 1, 1985. Deems all authority of the Board not otherwise terminated or transferred on or before January 1, 1985, to be transferred to the Department of Transportation. Transfers to the Secretary of Transportation all functions, powers, and duties of the Board under specified provisions of law. Requires the Secretary to collect and disseminate certain information on passengers traveling in interstate and overseas air transportation. Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, with respect to consolidation transactions, interlocking relationships, and agreements that have been exempted under the antitrust laws and recommend whether such authority should be retained or repealed. Authorizes air carriers to incorporate by reference in any ticket or other written instrument any of the terms of the contract of carriage in air transportation. Makes miscellaneous amendments to conform to provisions of this Act. Transfers to the appropriate agencies the personnel, assets, liabilities, and records connected with any function transferred by this Act.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 5 October 1984

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• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 14 September 1984

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 9 August 1984

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 5 June 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 May 1984

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 March 1984

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