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of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
of the House of Representatives a report— 
(1) on whether unmanned aircraft systems operations 
should be permitted, but not required, to operate on spectrum 
that was recommended for allocation for AM(R)S and control 
links for UAS by the World Radio Conferences in 2007 (L- 
band, 960-1164 MHz) and 2012 (C-band, 5030-5091 MHz), on 
an unlicensed, shared, or exclusive basis, for operations within 
the UTM system or outside of such a system; 
(2) that addresses any technological, statutory, regulatory, 
and operational barriers to the use of such spectrum; and 
(3) that, if it is determined that some spectrum frequencies 
are not suitable for beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations by 
unmanned aircraft systems, includes recommendations of other 
spectrum frequencies that may be appropriate for such oper-
ations. 
(b) NO EFFECT
ON OTHER SPECTRUM.—The report required 
under subsection (a) does not prohibit or delay use of any licensed 
spectrum to satisfy control links, tracking, diagnostics, payload 
communications, collision avoidance, and other functions for 
unmanned aircraft systems operations. 
SEC. 375. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AUTHORITY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—A violation of a privacy policy by a person 
that uses an unmanned aircraft system for compensation or hire, 
or in the furtherance of a business enterprise, in the national 
airspace system shall be an unfair and deceptive practice in viola-
tion of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 
45(a)). 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms ‘‘unmanned air-
craft’’ and ‘‘unmanned aircraft system’’ have the meanings given 
those terms in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. 
SEC. 376. PLAN FOR FULL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF UNMANNED 
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In conjunction with completing the require-
ments of section 2208 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security 
Act of 2016 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note), subject to subsection (b) of 
this section, the Administrator, in coordination with the Adminis-
trator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and 
in consultation with unmanned aircraft systems industry stake-
holders, shall develop a plan to allow for the implementation of 
unmanned aircraft systems traffic management (UTM) services that 
expand operations beyond visual line of sight, have full operational 
capability, and ensure the safety and security of all aircraft. 
(b) COMPLETION
OF
UTM SYSTEM
PILOT
PROGRAM.—The 
Administrator shall ensure that the UTM system pilot program, 
as established in section 2208 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and 
Security Act of 2016 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note), is conducted to meet 
the following objectives of a comprehensive UTM system by the 
conclusion of the pilot program: 
(1) In cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration and manned and unmanned aircraft industry 
stakeholders, allow testing of unmanned aircraft operations, 
of increasing volumes and density, in airspace above test 
ranges, as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, 
United States Code, as well as other sites determined by the 
Administrator to be suitable for UTM testing, including those
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locations selected under the pilot program required in the 
October 
25, 
2017, 
Presidential 
Memorandum 
entitled, 
‘‘Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program’’ and 
described in 82 Federal Register 50301. 
(2) Permit the testing of various remote identification and 
tracking technologies evaluated by the Unmanned Aircraft Sys-
tems Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Com-
mittee. 
(3) Where the particular operational environment permits, 
permit blanket waiver authority to allow any unmanned air-
craft approved by a UTM system pilot program selectee to 
be operated under conditions currently requiring a case-by- 
case waiver under part 107, title 14, Code of Federal Regula-
tions, provided that any blanket waiver addresses risks to 
airborne objects as well as persons and property on the ground. 
(c) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN CONTENTS.—The plan required by 
subsection (a) shall— 
(1) include the development of safety standards to permit, 
authorize, or allow the use of UTM services, which may include 
the demonstration and validation of such services at the test 
ranges, as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States 
Code, or other sites as authorized by the Administrator; 
(2) outline the roles and responsibilities of industry and 
government in establishing UTM services that allow applicants 
to conduct commercial and noncommercial operations, recog-
nizing the primary private sector role in the development and 
implementation of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notifica-
tion Capability and future expanded UTM services; 
(3) include an assessment of various components required 
for necessary risk reduction and mitigation in relation to the 
use of UTM services, including— 
(A) remote identification of both cooperative and non- 
cooperative unmanned aircraft systems in the national air-
space system; 
(B) deconfliction of cooperative unmanned aircraft sys-
tems in the national airspace system by such services; 
(C) the manner in which the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration will conduct oversight of UTM systems, including 
interfaces between UTM service providers and air traffic 
control; 
(D) the need for additional technologies to detect 
cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft; 
(E) collaboration and coordination with air traffic con-
trol, or management services and technologies to ensure 
the safety oversight of manned and unmanned aircraft, 
including— 
(i) the Federal Aviation Administration respon-
sibilities to collect and disseminate relevant data to 
UTM service providers; and 
(ii) data exchange protocols to share UAS operator 
intent, operational approvals, operational restraints, 
and other data necessary to ensure safety or security 
of the National Airspace System; 
(F) the potential for UTM services to manage 
unmanned aircraft systems carrying either cargo, payload,
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or passengers, weighing more than 55 pounds, and oper-
ating at altitudes higher than 400 feet above ground level; 
and 
(G) cybersecurity protections, data integrity, and 
national and homeland security benefits; and 
(4) establish a process for— 
(A) accepting applications for operation of UTM serv-
ices in the national airspace system; 
(B) setting the standards for independent private sector 
validation and verification that the standards for UTM 
services established pursuant to paragraph (1) enabling 
operations beyond visual line of sight, have been met by 
applicants; and 
(C) notifying the applicant, not later than 120 days 
after the Administrator receives a complete application, 
with a written approval, disapproval, or request to modify 
the application. 
(d) SAFETY STANDARDS.—In developing the safety standards 
in subsection (c)(1), the Administrator— 
(1) shall require that UTM services help ensure the safety 
of unmanned aircraft and other aircraft operations that occur 
primarily or exclusively in airspace 400 feet above ground level 
and below, including operations conducted under a waiver 
issued pursuant to subpart D of part 107 of title 14, Code 
of Federal Regulations; 
(2) shall consider, as appropriate— 
(A) protection of persons and property on the ground; 
(B) remote identification and tracking of aircraft; 
(C) collision avoidance with respect to obstacles and 
non-cooperative aircraft; 
(D) deconfliction of cooperative aircraft and integration 
of other relevant airspace considerations; 
(E) right of way rules, inclusive of UAS operations; 
(F) safe and reliable coordination between air traffic 
control and other systems operated in the national airspace 
system; 
(G) detection of non-cooperative aircraft; 
(H) geographic and local factors including but not lim-
ited to terrain, buildings and structures; 
(I) aircraft equipage; and 
(J) qualifications, if any, necessary to operate UTM 
services; and 
(3) may establish temporary flight restrictions or other 
means available such as a certificate of waiver or authorization 
(COA) for demonstration and validation of UTM services. 
(e) REVOCATION.—The Administrator may revoke the permis-
sion, authorization, or approval for the operation of UTM services 
if the Administrator determines that the services or its operator 
are no longer in compliance with applicable safety standards. 
(f) LOW-RISK AREAS.—The Administrator shall establish expe-
dited procedures for approval of UTM services operated in— 
(1) airspace away from congested areas; or 
(2) other airspace above areas in which operations of 
unmanned aircraft pose low risk, as determined by the Adminis-
trator. 
(g) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this section, the Adminis-
trator shall consult with other Federal agencies, as appropriate.
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(h) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that, 
in developing the safety standards for UTM services, the Federal 
Aviation Administration shall consider ongoing research and 
development efforts on UTM services conducted by— 
(1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
in partnership with industry stakeholders; 
(2) the UTM System pilot program required by section 
2208 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 
(49 U.S.C. 40101 note); and 
(3) the participants in the pilot program required in the 
October 
25, 
2017, 
Presidential 
Memorandum 
entitled, 
‘‘Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program’’ and 
described in 82 Federal Register 50301. 
(i) DEADLINE.—Not later than 1 year after the date of conclusion 
of the UTM pilot program established in section 2208 of the FAA 
Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note), 
the Administrator shall— 
(1) complete the plan required by subsection (a); 
(2) submit the plan to— 
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate; and 
(B) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives; and 
(3) publish the plan on a publicly accessible Internet 
website of the Federal Aviation Administration. 
SEC. 377. EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN UTM SERVICES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the date of 
the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall, upon request 
of a UTM service provider, determine if certain UTM services 
may operate safely in the national airspace system before comple-
tion of the implementation plan required by section 376. 
(b) ASSESSMENT OF UTM SERVICES.—In making the determina-
tion under subsection (a), the Administrator shall assess, at a 
minimum, whether the proposed UTM services, as a result of their 
operational capabilities, reliability, intended use, areas of operation, 
and the characteristics of the aircraft involved, will maintain the 
safety and efficiency of the national airspace system and address 
any identified risks to manned or unmanned aircraft and persons 
and property on the ground. 
(c) REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATION.—If the Administrator 
determines that certain UTM services may operate safely in the 
national airspace system, the Administrator shall establish require-
ments for their safe operation in the national airspace system. 
(d) EXPEDITED PROCEDURES.—The Administrator shall provide 
expedited procedures for making the assessment and determina-
tions under this section where the UTM services will be provided 
primarily or exclusively in airspace above areas in which the oper-
ation of unmanned aircraft poses low risk, including but not limited 
to croplands and areas other than congested areas. 
(e) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this section, the Adminis-
trator shall consult with other Federal agencies, as appropriate. 
(f) PREEXISTING UTM SERVICES APPROVALS.—Nothing in this 
Act shall affect or delay approvals, waivers, or exemptions granted 
by the Administrator for UTM services already in existence or 
approved by the Administrator prior to the date of enactment