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(A) its publication in printed format is es-
sential to the mission of the Federal Aviation 
Administration; or 
(B) its publication in accordance with the 
requirements of paragraph (1) would disclose 
matter— 
(i) described in section 552(b) of title 
5, United States Code; or 
(ii) the disclosure of which would have 
an adverse impact on aviation safety or se-
curity, as determined by the Administrator. 
SEC. 807. PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS. 
The Secretary of Transportation may not use any 
funds made available pursuant to this Act (including any 
amendment made by this Act) to name, rename, designate, 
or redesignate any project or program authorized by this 
Act (including any amendment made by this Act) for an 
individual then serving in Congress as a Member, Delegate, 
Resident Commissioner, or Senator. 
SEC. 808. STUDY ON AVIATION FUEL PRICES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall 
conduct a study and report to Congress on the impact of 
increases in aviation fuel prices on the Airport and Airway 
Trust Fund and the aviation industry in general. 
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(b) CONTENTS.—The study shall include an assessment 
of the impact of increases in aviation fuel prices on— 
(1) general aviation; 
(2) commercial passenger aviation; 
(3) piston aircraft purchase and use; 
(4) the aviation services industry, including re-
pair and maintenance services; 
(5) aviation manufacturing; 
(6) aviation exports; and 
(7) the use of small airport installations. 
(c) ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT AVIATION FUEL PRICES.— 
In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the 
Comptroller General shall use the average aviation fuel 
price for fiscal year 2010 as a baseline and measure the 
impact of increases in aviation fuel prices that range from 
5 percent to 200 percent over the 2010 baseline. 
SEC. 809. WIND TURBINE LIGHTING. 
(a) STUDY.—The Administrator of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration shall conduct a study on wind turbine 
lighting systems. 
(b) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study, the Admin-
istrator shall examine the following: 
(1) The aviation safety issues associated with al-
ternative lighting strategies, technologies, and regula-
tions. 
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(2) The feasibility of implementing alternative 
lighting strategies or technologies to improve aviation 
safety. 
(3) Any other issue relating to wind turbine 
lighting. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit 
to Congress a report on the results of the study, including 
information and recommendations concerning the issues ex-
amined under subsection (b). 
SEC. 810. AIR-RAIL CODE SHARING STUDY. 
(a) CODE SHARE STUDY.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen-
eral shall initiate a study regarding— 
(1) the existing airline and intercity passenger 
rail code sharing arrangements; and 
(2) the feasibility, costs to taxpayers and other 
parties, 
and 
benefits 
of 
increasing 
intermodal 
connectivity of airline and intercity passenger rail fa-
cilities and systems to improve passenger travel. 
(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In conducting the study, the 
Comptroller General shall consider— 
(1) the potential costs to taxpayers and other 
parties and benefits of the implementation of more in-
tegrated scheduling between airlines and Amtrak or 
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other intercity passenger rail carriers achieved 
through code sharing arrangements; 
(2) airport and intercity passenger rail oper-
ations that can improve connectivity between airports 
and intercity passenger rail facilities and stations; 
(3) the experience of other countries with airport 
and intercity passenger rail connectivity; and 
(4) such other issues the Comptroller General 
considers appropriate. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than one year after com-
mencing the study required by subsection (a), the Comp-
troller General shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives a report on the results of the study, in-
cluding any conclusions of the Comptroller General result-
ing from the study. 
SEC. 811. D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA SPECIAL FLIGHT 
RULES AREA. 
(a) SUBMISSION OF PLAN TO CONGRESS.—Not later 
than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and 
the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on 
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Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate a plan for the D.C. Metropolitan Area Special 
Flight Rules Area. 
(b) CONTENTS OF PLAN.—The plan shall outline spe-
cific changes to the D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight 
Rules Area that will decrease operational impacts and im-
prove general aviation access to airports in the National 
Capital Region that are currently impacted by the zone. 
SEC. 812. FAA REVIEW AND REFORM. 
(a) AGENCY REVIEW.—Not later than 60 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration shall undertake a thor-
ough review of each program, office, and organization with-
in the Administration, including the Air Traffic Organiza-
tion, to identify— 
(1) duplicative positions, programs, roles, or of-
fices; 
(2) wasteful practices; 
(3) redundant, obsolete, or unnecessary functions; 
(4) inefficient processes; and 
(5) ineffectual or outdated policies. 
(b) ACTIONS TO STREAMLINE AND REFORM FAA.— 
Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this 
Act, the Administrator shall undertake such actions as may 
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