To impose safety requirements on commercial air tour flights, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires requirements for commercial air tour flights Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a commercial air tour may not operate within a half mile of the following: A military installation, requires delegated authority to State and local regulators Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or locality may impose additional requirements on commercial air tours (but may not waive any requirements, and requires public engagement throughout Federal and State regulatory process During the promulgation of any regulation required by this Act or the drafting and update of the Air Tours Common Procedural Manuals. It relies on compliance mandates, exemptions, delegation of rulemaking, and tax rate changes. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Transportation, Civil Rights, and Education.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires requirements for commercial air tour flights Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a commercial air tour may not operate within a half mile of the following: A military installation.
- Requires delegated authority to State and local regulators Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or locality may impose additional requirements on commercial air tours (but may not waive any requirements...
- Requires public engagement throughout Federal and State regulatory process During the promulgation of any regulation required by this Act or the drafting and update of the Air Tours Common Procedural Manuals...
- Requires penalties The Administrator shall impose penalties for violations of this Act or the amendments made by this Act, including revoking any certifications or permits issued to operate a commercial air tour.
- Creates conforming amendments Section 40128 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by striking national parks and inserting tribal lands.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires requirements for commercial air tour flights Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a commercial air tour may not operate within a half mile of the following: A military installation, requires delegated authority to State and local regulators Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or locality may impose additional requirements on commercial air tours (but may not waive any requirements, and requires public engagement throughout Federal and State regulatory process During the promulgation of any regulation required by this Act or the drafting and update of the Air Tours Common Procedural Manuals.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Transportation, Civil Rights, Education
Primary Purpose
The bill requires requirements for commercial air tour flights Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a commercial air tour may not operate within a half mile of the following: A military installation, requires delegated authority to State and local regulators Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or locality may impose additional requirements on commercial air tours (but may not waive any requirements, and requires public engagement throughout Federal and State regulatory process During the promulgation of any regulation required by this Act or the drafting and update of the Air Tours Common Procedural Manuals.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Case (for himself, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Norton, Ms. Tokuda, …
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