HR 915

 
To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D) MN
 
Status: Passed
 
Govit Voted No 67%
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Gov Voted Yes 67%
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2/9/2009--Introduced.FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2012 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; (3) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and (4) FAA research, engineering, and development. Authorizes additional authorizations of appropriations from the general fund of the Treasury for aviation programs through FY2012. Amends the airport improvement program (AIP) to increase passenger facility charges that can be imposed by an eligible agency to finance an eligible airport-related project. Makes projects for construction of airport bicycle storage facilities and an intermodal ground access pilot project eligible airport-related projects. Specifies FAA services for which user fees may be charged. Requires adjustment of overflight fees by expedited rulemaking. Prescribes certain registration fees. Revises requirements for the airport improvement program (AIP). Increases the allotment of discretionary funds in a fiscal year for the airport security program. Expresses the sense of Congress that the modernizing of the U.S. air transportation system, through implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), is a national priority. Requires the FAA Administrator to report to Congress on the program and schedule for integrating automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) technology into the national airspace system. Prescribes other requirements for development of the NextGen System. Directs the FAA Administrator to develop a monitoring system for flight service specialist staffing and training under service contracts for flight service stations. Establishes a NextGen research and development center of excellence. Directs the FAA Administrator to: (1) develop a strategic runway safety plan, including systems to alert controllers and/or flight crews to potential runway incursions; (2) prescribe standards for the occupational safety and health of flight attendants; (3) establish a pilot program to provide surveillance for aircraft flying outside of radar coverage in mountainous areas; and (4) review off-airport, low-altitude aircraft weather observation technologies. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop a plan for the safe integration of commercial unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. Establishes in the FAA an Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office. Increases from 24 to 34 the number of slots exempt from specified requirements and prohibitions concerning operation of an aircraft nonstop in air transportation between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 statute miles away (Perimeter Rule limit). Increases additional funding and revises requirements for the Essential Air Service program. Requires certain air carriers and airport operators to submit for the Secretary's approval emergency contingency plans for passenger service during grounded aircraft flight delays. Directs the Secretary to establish in the Department of Transportation (DOT): (1) an Office of Rural Aviation; and (2) an advisory committee for aviation consumer protection. Prohibits voice communications using mobile communications devices on scheduled flights. Requires the FAA Administrator to enter into a cooperative agreement with an institution, entity, or consortium to carry out a program for the development, maturing, and certification of CLEEN (continuous lower energy, emissions, and noise) engine and airframe technology for aircraft over the next 10 years. Prohibits operating certain aircraft weighing 75,000 pounds or less that do not comply with stage 3 noise levels. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a pilot program to carry out up to six environmental mitigation demonstration projects at public-use airports; and (2) an aircraft departure queue management pilot program. Revises FAA personnel management system requirements with respect to the mediation, alternative resolution, and binding arbitration of disputes between the FAA Administrator and FAA employees about implementation of proposed changes to the system. Directs the FAA Administrator to: (1) increase the number of aviation safety inspectors in the Flight Standards Service; (2) assess training programs for FAA air traffic controllers; and (3) establish an FAA Task Force on Air Traffic Control Facility Conditions. Extends the Secretary's authority to provide insurance and reinsurance against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of a domestic or foreign aircraft. Authorizes the FAA Administrator to access the criminal history records or databases systems of specified federal law enforcement agencies. Establishes within the FAA a working group to make recommendations for the realignment of FAA services and facilities to assist in the transition to next generation facilities. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish a pilot program for redevelopment of airport properties. Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Directs the FAA Administrator to establish a research initiative to assess the impact of aviation on the climate and, if warranted, to evaluate approaches to mitigate such impact. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish a Center for Excellence in Aviation Employment.
 
Text of Legislation:

HR 915 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 915

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 9, 2009

Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself and Mr. COSTELLO) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title- This Act may be cited as the ‘FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009’.

    (b) Table of Contents- The table of contents for this Act is as follows:

      Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.

      Sec. 2. Amendments to title 49, United States Code.

      Sec. 3. Effective date.

TITLE I--AUTHORIZATIONS

Subtitle A--Funding of FAA Programs

      Sec. 101. Airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs.

      Sec. 102. Air navigation facilities and equipment.

      Sec. 103. FAA operations.

      Sec. 104. Research, engineering, and development.

      Sec. 105. Funding for aviation programs.

Subtitle B--Passenger Facility Charges

      Sec. 111. PFC authority.

      Sec. 112. PFC eligibility for bicycle storage.

      Sec. 113. Intermodal ground access project pilot program.

      Sec. 114. Impacts on airports of accommodating connecting passengers.

Subtitle C--Fees for FAA Services

      Sec. 121. Update on overflights.

      Sec. 122. Registration fees.

Subtitle D--AIP Modifications

      Sec. 131. Amendments to AIP definitions.

      Sec. 132. Amendments to grant assurances.

      Sec. 133. Government share of project costs.

      Sec. 134. Amendments to allowable costs.

      Sec. 135. Uniform certification training for airport concessions under disadvantaged business enterprise program.

      Sec. 136. Preference for small business concerns owned and controlled by disabled veterans.

      Sec. 137. Calculation of State apportionment fund.

      Sec. 138. Reducing apportionments.

      Sec. 139. Minimum amount for discretionary fund.

      Sec. 140. Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau.

      Sec. 141. Use of apportioned amounts.

      Sec. 142. Sale of private airport to public sponsor.

      Sec. 143. Airport privatization pilot program.

      Sec. 144. Airport security program.

      Sec. 145. Sunset of pilot program for purchase of airport development rights.

      Sec. 146. Extension of grant authority for compatible land use planning and projects by State and local governments.

      Sec. 147. Repeal of limitations on Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

      Sec. 148. Midway Island Airport.

      Sec. 149. Puerto Rico minimum guarantee.

      Sec. 150. Miscellaneous amendments.

TITLE II--NEXT GENERATION AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MODERNIZATION

      Sec. 201. Mission statement; sense of Congress.

      Sec. 202. Next Generation Air Transportation System Joint Planning and Development Office.

      Sec. 203. Next Generation Air Transportation Senior Policy Committee.

      Sec. 204. Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast services.

      Sec. 205. Inclusion of stakeholders in air traffic control modernization projects.

      Sec. 206. GAO review of challenges associated with transforming to the Next Generation Air Transportation System.

      Sec. 207. GAO review of Next Generation Air Transportation System acquisition and procedures development.

      Sec. 208. DOT inspector general review of operational and approach procedures by a third party.

      Sec. 209. Expert review of enterprise architecture for Next Generation Air Transportation System.

      Sec. 210. NextGen technology testbed.

      Sec. 211. Clarification of authority to enter into reimbursable agreements.

      Sec. 212. Definition of air navigation facility.

      Sec. 213. Improved management of property inventory.

      Sec. 214. Clarification to acquisition reform authority.

      Sec. 215. Assistance to foreign aviation authorities.

      Sec. 216. Front line manager staffing.

      Sec. 217. Flight service stations.

      Sec. 218. NextGen Research and Development Center of Excellence.

      Sec. 219. Airspace redesign.

TITLE III--SAFETY

Subtitle A--General Provisions

      Sec. 301. Judicial review of denial of airman certificates.

      Sec. 302. Release of data relating to abandoned type certificates and supplemental type certificates.

      Sec. 303. Inspection of foreign repair stations.

      Sec. 304. Runway safety.

      Sec. 305. Improved pilot licenses.

      Sec. 306. Flight crew fatigue.

      Sec. 307. Occupational safety and health standards for flight attendants on board aircraft.

      Sec. 308. Aircraft surveillance in mountainous areas.

      Sec. 309. Off-airport, low-altitude aircraft weather observation technology.

      Sec. 310. Noncertificated maintenance providers.

      Sec. 311. Aircraft rescue and firefighting standards.

Subtitle B--Unmanned Aircraft Systems

      Sec. 321. Commercial unmanned aircraft systems integration plan.

      Sec. 322. Special rules for certain unmanned aircraft systems.

      Sec. 323. Public unmanned aircraft systems.

      Sec. 324. Definitions.

Subtitle C--Safety and Protections

      Sec. 331. Aviation safety whistleblower investigation office.

      Sec. 332. Modification of customer service initiative.

      Sec. 333. Post-employment restrictions for flight standards inspectors.

      Sec. 334. Assignment of principal supervisory inspectors.

      Sec. 335. Headquarters review of air transportation oversight system database.

TITLE IV--AIR SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS

      Sec. 401. Monthly air carrier reports.

      Sec. 402. Flight operations at Reagan National Airport.

      Sec. 403. EAS contract guidelines.

      Sec. 404. Essential air service reform.

      Sec. 405. Small community air service.

      Sec. 406. Air passenger service improvements.

      Sec. 407. Contents of competition plans.

      Sec. 408. Extension of competitive access reports.

      Sec. 409. Contract tower program.

      Sec. 410. Airfares for members of the Armed Forces.

      Sec. 411. Repeal of essential air service local participation program.

      Sec. 412. Adjustment to subsidy cap to reflect increased fuel costs.

      Sec. 413. Notice to communities prior to termination of eligibility for subsidized essential air service.

      Sec. 414. Restoration of eligibility to a place determined by the Secretary to be ineligible for subsidized essential air service.

      Sec. 415. Office of Rural Aviation.

      Sec. 416. Adjustments to compensation for significantly increased costs.

      Sec. 417. Review of air carrier flight delays, cancellations, and associated causes.

      Sec. 418. European Union rules for passenger rights.

      Sec. 419. Establishment of advisory committee for aviation consumer protection.

      Sec. 420. Denied boarding compensation.

      Sec. 421. Schedule reduction.

      Sec. 422. Expansion of DOT airline consumer complaint investigations.

      Sec. 423. Prohibitions against voice communications using mobile communications devices on scheduled flights.

TITLE V--ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND STREAMLINING


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2/9/2009
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/9/2009
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
2/9/2009
Referred to House Science and Technology
2/11/2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
2/10/2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
3/5/2009
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
3/5/2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
5/19/2009
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-119, Part I.
5/19/2009
Committee on Science and Technology discharged.
5/20/2009
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 464 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 915 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report, modified by the amendment printed in part B, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.
5/21/2009
Rule H. Res. 464 passed House.
5/21/2009
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 111-119, Part II.
5/21/2009
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 464.
5/21/2009
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 915 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report, modified by the amendment printed in part B, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.
5/21/2009
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 464 and Rule XVIII.
5/21/2009
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dennis A. Cardoza to act as Chairman of the Committee.
5/21/2009
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 915.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Oberstar amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NY) amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richarson amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment.
5/21/2009
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Oberstar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment, as modified.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCaul amendment.
5/21/2009
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCaul amendment, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cassidy amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kilroy amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frelinghuysen amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowey amendment.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 464, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ackerman amendment.
5/21/2009
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5/21/2009
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 915.
5/21/2009
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/21/2009
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5/21/2009
Mr. Campbell moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
5/21/2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment adding a new section to title IV.
5/21/2009
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5/21/2009
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 263 (Roll no. 290).
5/21/2009
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 915.
5/21/2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5/21/2009
5/21/2009
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 277 - 136 (Roll no. 291).
6/1/2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
 
Titles:

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009
To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2010 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2009
Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009
 
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Referral, In Committee
Referral
Referral, Markup, In Committee
Referral, Discharged
Referral, Markup, Reporting
Referral, Discharged
Referral, In Committee
 
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