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49 U.S.C. § 41715 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41715. Phase-out of slot rules at certain airports
(a) Termination.—
The rules contained in subparts S and K of part 93, title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, shall not apply—
(1) after July 1, 2002, at Chicago O’Hare International Airport; and
(2) after January 1, 2007, at LaGuardia Airport or John F. Kennedy International Airport.
(b) Statutory Construction.—
Nothing in this section and sections 41714 and 41716–41718 shall be construed—
(1) as affecting the Federal Aviation Administration’s authority for safety and the movement of air traffic; and
(2) as affecting any other authority of the Secretary to grant exemptions under section 41714.
(c) Factors To Consider.—
(1) In general.—
Before the award of slot exemptions under sections 41714 and 41716–41718, the Secretary of Transportation may consider, among other determining factors, whether the petitioning air carrier’s proposal provides the maximum benefit to the United States economy, including the number of United States jobs created by the air carrier, its suppliers, and related activities. The Secretary should give equal consideration to the consumer benefits associated with the award of such exemptions.
(2) Applicability.—
Paragraph (1) does not apply in any case in which the air carrier requesting the slot exemption is proposing to use under the exemption a type of aircraft for which there is not a competing United States manufacturer.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 231(b)(2), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 108.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 41715 was renumbered section 41719 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Pub. L. 106–181, set out as an Effective Date of 2000 Amendments note under section 106 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 41721 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41721. Reports by carriers on incidents involving animals during air transport
(a) In General.—
An air carrier that provides scheduled passenger air transportation shall submit monthly to the Secretary a report on any incidents involving the loss, injury, or death of an animal (as defined by the Secretary of Transportation) during air transport provided by the air carrier. The report shall be in such form and contain such information as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(b) Training of Air Carrier Employees.—
The Secretary shall work with air carriers to improve the training of employees with respect to the air transport of animals and the notification of passengers of the conditions under which the air transport of animals is conducted.
(c) Sharing of Information.—
The Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to ensure the sharing of information that the Secretary receives under subsection (a).
(d) Publication of Data.—
The Secretary shall publish data on incidents and complaints involving the loss, injury, or death of an animal during air transport in a manner comparable to other consumer complaint and incident data.
(e) Air Transport.—
For purposes of this section, the air transport of an animal includes the entire period during which an animal is in the custody of an air carrier, from check-in of the animal prior to departure until the animal is returned to the owner or guardian of the animal at the final destination of the animal.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title VII, § 710(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 159.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Pub. L. 106–181, set out as an Effective Date of 2000 Amendments note under section 106 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 41723 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41723. Notice concerning aircraft assembly
The Secretary of Transportation shall require, beginning after the last day of the 18-month period following the date of enactment of this section, an air carrier using an aircraft to provide scheduled passenger air transportation to display a notice, on an information placard available to each passenger on the aircraft, that informs the passengers of the nation in which the aircraft was finally assembled.
(Added Pub. L. 108–176, title VIII, § 810(a), Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2590.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of this section, referred to in text, is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 108–176, which was approved Dec. 12, 2003.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 2003, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 3 of Pub. L. 108–176, set out as an Effective Date of 2003 Amendment note under section 106 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 41724 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41724. Musical instruments
(a) In General.—
(1) Small instruments as carry-on baggage.—
An air carrier providing air transportation shall permit a passenger to carry a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument in the aircraft cabin, without charging the passenger a fee in addition to any standard fee that carrier may require for comparable carry-on baggage, if—
(A) the instrument can be stowed safely in a suitable baggage compartment in the aircraft cabin or under a passenger seat, in accordance with the requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage or cargo established by the Administrator; and
(B) there is space for such stowage at the time the passenger boards the aircraft.
(2) Larger instruments as carry-on baggage.—
An air carrier providing air transportation shall permit a passenger to carry a musical instrument that is too large to meet the requirements of paragraph (1) in the aircraft cabin, without charging the passenger a fee in addition to the cost of the additional ticket described in subparagraph (E), if—
(A) the instrument is contained in a case or covered so as to avoid injury to other passengers;
(B) the weight of the instrument, including the case or covering, does not exceed 165 pounds or the applicable weight restrictions for the aircraft;
(C) the instrument can be stowed in accordance with the requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage or cargo established by the Administrator;
(D) neither the instrument nor the case contains any object not otherwise permitted to be carried in an aircraft cabin because of a law or regulation of the United States; and
(E) the passenger wishing to carry the instrument in the aircraft cabin has purchased an additional seat to accommodate the instrument.
(3) Large instruments as checked baggage.—
An air carrier shall transport as baggage a musical instrument that is the property of a passenger traveling in air transportation that may not be carried in the aircraft cabin if—
(A) the sum of the length, width, and height measured in inches of the outside linear dimensions of the instrument (including the case) does not exceed 150 inches or the applicable size restrictions for the aircraft;
(B) the weight of the instrument does not exceed 165 pounds or the applicable weight restrictions for the aircraft; and
(C) the instrument can be stowed in accordance with the requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage or cargo established by the Administrator.
(b) Regulations.—
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue final regulations to carry out subsection (a).
(c) Effective Date.—
The requirements of this section shall become effective on the date of issuance of the final regulations under subsection (b).
(Added Pub. L. 112–95, title IV, § 403(a), Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 84.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 112–95, which was approved Feb. 14, 2012.
49 U.S.C. § 41738 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41738. Fitness of air carriers
Notwithstanding section 40109(a) and (c)–(h) of this title, an air carrier may provide air service to an eligible place or air transportation to a place designated under section 41736 of this title only when the Secretary of Transportation decides that—
(1) the carrier is fit, willing, and able to perform the service or transportation; and
(2) aircraft used to provide the service or transportation, and operations related to the service or transportation, conform to the safety standards prescribed by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1152.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41738
49 App.:1389(e)(1).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 419(e)(1); added Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, § 33(a), 92 Stat. 1732; Dec. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 98–213, § 10, 97 Stat. 1461; Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 9(r), 98 Stat. 1708; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, § 202(a)(1), (2), (b)(1), 101 Stat. 1507, 1515.
In this section, before clause (1), the words “air transportation to a place” are substituted for “service to a point” for consistency with the source provisions restated in sections 41733, 41735, and 41736 of the revised title. In clauses (1) and (2), the words “service or transportation” are substituted for “such service” for consistency with the source provisions restated in sections 41733, 41735, and 41736 of the revised title.
49 U.S.C. § 41739 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41739. Air carrier obligations
If at least 2 air carriers make an agreement to operate under or use a single carrier designator code to provide air transportation, the carrier whose code is being used shares responsibility with the other carriers for the quality of transportation provided the public under the code by the other carriers.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1152.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41739
49 App.:1389(i).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 419(i); added Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, § 33(a), 92 Stat. 1732; Dec. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 98–213, § 10, 97 Stat. 1461; Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 9(r), 98 Stat. 1708; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, § 202(a)(1), (2), (b)(1), 101 Stat. 1507, 1516.
The words “quality of transportation” are substituted for “quality of service” for clarity and consistency in this section.
49 U.S.C. § 41740 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41740. Joint proposals
The Secretary of Transportation shall encourage the submission of joint proposals, including joint fares, by 2 or more air carriers for providing air service or air transportation under this subchapter through arrangements that maximize the service or transportation to and from major destinations beyond the hub.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1152; Pub. L. 108–176, title IV, § 403, Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2543.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41740
49 App.:1389(j).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 419(j); added Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, § 33(a), 92 Stat. 1732; Dec. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 98–213, § 10, 97 Stat. 1461; Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 9(r), 98 Stat. 1708; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, § 202(a)(1), (2), (b)(1), 101 Stat. 1507, 1516.
The words “air service or air transportation” are substituted for “air service”, and the words “the service or transportation” are substituted for “service”, for consistency with the source provisions restated in sections 41733, 41735, and 41736 of the revised title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Pub. L. 108–176 inserted “, including joint fares,” after “joint proposals”.
heading: Effective Date of 2003 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 108–176 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 2003, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 3 of Pub. L. 108–176, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 41741 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41741. Insurance
The Secretary of Transportation may pay an air carrier compensation under this subchapter only when the carrier files with the Secretary an insurance policy or self-insurance plan approved by the Secretary. The policy or plan must be sufficient to pay for bodily injury to, or death of, an individual, or for loss of or damage to property of others, resulting from the operation of aircraft, but not more than the amount of the policy or plan limits.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1152.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41741
49 App.:1389(h).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 419(h); added Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, § 33(a), 92 Stat. 1732; Dec. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 98–213, § 10, 97 Stat. 1461; Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 9(r), 98 Stat. 1708; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, § 202(a)(1), (2), (b)(1), 101 Stat. 1507, 1516.
The words “The Secretary of Transportation may pay . . . only when” are substituted for “An air carrier shall not receive . . . unless” for clarity. The words “approved by the Secretary” are substituted for “complies with regulations or orders issued by the Secretary governing the filing and approval” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “The policy or plan must be sufficient to pay . . . but not more than the amount of the policy or plan limits” are substituted for “in the amount prescribed by the Secretary which are conditioned to pay, within the amount of such insurance, amounts” because of the restatement. The words “for which such air carrier may become liable” are omitted as unnecessary. The word “individual” is substituted for “person” because it is more precise. The word “operation” is substituted for “operation or maintenance” because it is inclusive.
49 U.S.C. § 41744 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41744. Preservation of basic essential air service at single carrier dominated hub airports
(a) In General.—
If the Secretary of Transportation determines that extraordinary circumstances jeopardize the reliable performance of essential air service under this subchapter from a subsidized essential air service community to and from an essential airport facility, the Secretary may require an air carrier that has more than 60 percent of the total annual enplanements at the essential airport facility to take action to enable another air carrier to provide reliable essential air service to that community. Actions required by the Secretary under this subsection may include interline agreements, ground services, subleasing of gates, and the provision of any other service or facility necessary for the performance of satisfactory essential air service to that community.
(b) Essential Airport Facility Defined.—
In this section, the term “essential airport facility” means a large hub airport in the contiguous 48 States at which one air carrier has more than 60 percent of the total annual enplanements at that airport.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 204(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 93; amended Pub. L. 108–176, title II, § 225(b)(4), Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2529.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–176 struck out “(as defined in section 41731)” after “large hub airport”.
heading: Effective Date of 2003 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 108–176 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 2003, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 3 of Pub. L. 108–176, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Pub. L. 106–181, set out as an Effective Date of 2000 Amendments note under section 106 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 41746 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41746. Tracking service
The Secretary of Transportation shall require a carrier that provides essential air service to an eligible place and that receives compensation for such service under this subchapter to report not less than semiannually—
(1) the percentage of flights to and from the place that arrive on time as defined by the Secretary; and
(2) such other information as the Secretary considers necessary to evaluate service provided to passengers traveling to and from such place.
(Added Pub. L. 108–176, title IV, § 407, Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2545.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 2003, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 3 of Pub. L. 108–176, set out as an Effective Date of 2003 Amendment note under section 106 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 41747 (TRANSPORTATION)
[§ 41747. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–95, title IV, § 430, Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 100]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 108–176, title IV, § 408(a), Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2546, related to the EAS local participation program.
49 U.S.C. § 41761 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41761. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to improve service by jet aircraft to underserved markets by providing assistance, in the form of Federal credit instruments, to commuter air carriers that purchase regional jet aircraft for use in serving those markets.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 210(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 96.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Subchapter applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Pub. L. 106–181, set out as an Effective Date of 2000 Amendments note under section 106 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 41764 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41764. Use of Federal facilities and assistance
(a) Use of Federal Facilities.—
To permit the Secretary of Transportation to make use of such expert advice and services as the Secretary may require in carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary may use available services and facilities of other agencies and instrumentalities of the United States Government—
(1) with the consent of the appropriate Federal officials; and
(2) on a reimbursable basis.
(b) Assistance.—
The head of each appropriate department or agency of the United States Government shall exercise the duties and powers of that head in such manner as to assist in carrying out the policy specified in section 41761.
(c) Oversight.—
The Secretary shall make available to the Comptroller General of the United States such information with respect to any Federal credit instrument made under this subchapter as the Comptroller General may require to carry out the duties of the Comptroller General under chapter 7 of title 31, United States Code.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 210(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 101.)
49 U.S.C. § 41765 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41765. Administrative expenses
In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall use funds made available by appropriations to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of administration, in addition to the proceeds of any fees collected under this subchapter, to cover administrative expenses of the Federal credit instrument program under this subchapter.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 210(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 101.)
49 U.S.C. § 41766 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41766. Funding
Of the amounts appropriated under section 106(k) for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2003, such sums as may be necessary may be used to carry out this subchapter, including administrative expenses.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 210(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 101.)
49 U.S.C. § 41767 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41767. Termination
(a) Authority To Issue Federal Credit Instruments.—
The authority of the Secretary of Transportation to issue Federal credit instruments under section 41763 shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this subchapter.
(b) Continuation of Authority To Administer Program for Existing Federal Credit Instruments.—
On and after the termination date, the Secretary shall continue to administer the program established under this subchapter for Federal credit instruments issued under this subchapter before the termination date until all obligations associated with such instruments have been satisfied.
(Added Pub. L. 106–181, title II, § 210(a), Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 101.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 106–181, which was approved Apr. 5, 2000.
49 U.S.C. § 41904 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41904. Noncitizens transporting mail
When the United States Postal Service decides that it may be necessary to have a person not a citizen of the United States transport mail by aircraft between two points outside the United States, the Postal Service may make an arrangement with the person, without advertising, to provide the transportation. Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of the Postal Service to make arrangements with noncitizens for the carriage of mail in foreign air transportation under subsections 5402(b) and (c) of title 39.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1155; Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(5), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
41904
49 App.:1375(e)(2).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 405(e)(2), 72 Stat. 761.
The words “who may not be obligated to transport the mail for a foreign country” are omitted for simplicity and clarity because the omitted words impose no requirement or qualification that is meaningful.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–405 struck out “to or in foreign countries” after “mail” in section catchline, substituted “between two points outside the United States” for “to or in a foreign country”, and inserted “Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of the Postal Service to make arrangements with noncitizens for the carriage of mail in foreign air transportation under subsections 5402(b) and (c) of title 39.” after “transportation.”
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 110–405 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 110–405, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 39, Postal Service.