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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: Editorial Notes
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.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 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
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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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.
49 U.S.C. § 41905 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41905. Emergency mail transportation
(a) Contract Authority.—
In an emergency caused by a flood, fire, or other disaster, the United States Postal Service may make a contract without advertising to transport mail by aircraft to or from a locality affected by the emergency when the available facilities of persons authorized to transport mail to or from the locality are inadequate to meet the requirements of the Postal Service during the emergency. The contract may be only for periods necessary to maintain mail service because of the inadequacy of the facilities. Payment for transportation provided under the contract shall be made at prices provided in the contract.
(b) Transportation Not Air Transportation.—
Transportation provided under a contract made under subsection (a) of this section is not air transportation within the meaning of this part.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1155, § 41906; renumbered § 41905, Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(B), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
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41906(a)
49 App.:1375(h) (1st, 2d, last sentences).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 405(h), 72 Stat. 762.
41906(b)
49 App.:1375(h) (3d sentence).
In subsection (a), the word “disaster” is substituted for “calamitous visitation” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “any or all classes of” and “of compensation” are omitted as surplus. The words “from appropriations for the transportation of mail by the means normally used for transporting the mail transported under such contracts” are omitted as superseded by 39:chs. 20 and 24. The authority of the Postal Service under this section is in addition to the authority of the Postal Service under 39:5001.
In subsection (b), the words “Transportation provided” are substituted for “operation” for consistency in this chapter.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 41905, Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1155, related to regulating air carrier transportation of foreign mail, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(A), (c), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289, 4290, effective Oct. 1, 2008.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–405 renumbered section 41906 of this title as this section.
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.
49 U.S.C. § 41906 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41906. Duty to oppose unreasonable prices under the Universal Postal Union Convention
The Secretary of State and the United States Postal Service shall—
(1) take appropriate action to ensure that the prices paid for transporting mail under the Universal Postal Union Convention are not higher than reasonable prices for transporting mail; and
(2) oppose any existing or proposed Universal Postal Union price that is higher than a reasonable price for transporting mail.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1156, § 41909; renumbered § 41906, Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(B), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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41909
49 App.:1376(h)(2).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 406(h)(2); added Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–623, § 4, 88 Stat. 2103.
The words “necessary and” are omitted as being included in the word “appropriate”. The words “each” and “all” are omitted as surplus. The words “transporting mail” are substituted for “such services” for consistency in this section. The word “reasonable” is substituted for “fair and reasonable” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate an unnecessary word. See revision notes following 49:10101.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 41906 was renumbered section 41905 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–405 renumbered section 41909 of this title as this section.
49 U.S.C. § 41907 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41907. Weighing mail
The United States Postal Service may weigh mail transported by aircraft between places in Alaska and make statistical and administrative computations necessary in the interest of mail service. When the Secretary of Transportation decides that additional or more frequent weighings of mail are advisable or necessary to carry out this part, the Postal Service shall provide the weighings, but it is not required to provide them for continuous periods of more than 30 days.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1157, § 41910; renumbered § 41907 and amended Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(6), (7)(B), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289; Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title V, § 539(g), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3370.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
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41910
49 App.:1376(f).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 406(f), 72 Stat. 764.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 3(e), 98 Stat. 1704.
The text of 49 App.:1376(f) (2d sentence) is omitted as surplus because of 39:chs. 4 and 10. The words “upon request of the Board” are omitted as surplus because the Secretary of Transportation makes the determination. The words “therefor in like manner” are omitted as surplus.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 41907, Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1155, related to prices for foreign transportation of mail, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(A), (c), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289, 4290, effective Oct. 1, 2008.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–254 substituted “and administrative” for “and –administrative”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(B), renumbered section 41910 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(6), substituted “The United States Postal Service may weigh mail transported by aircraft between places in Alaska and make statistical and –administrative computations necessary in the interest of mail service.” for “The United States Postal Service may weigh mail transported by aircraft and make statistical and administrative computations necessary in the interest of mail service.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.
49 U.S.C. § 41908 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 41908. Effect on foreign postal arrangements
This part does not—
(1) affect an arrangement made by the United States Government with the postal administration of a foreign country related to the transportation of mail by aircraft; or
(2) impair the authority of the United States Postal Service to make such an arrangement.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1157, § 41912; renumbered § 41908, Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(B), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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41912
49 App.:1375(e)(1).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 405(e)(1), 72 Stat. 761.
In clause (1), the words “abrogate or” are omitted as being included in “affect”.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 41908, Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1156, related to prices for transporting mail of foreign countries, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(A), (c), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289, 4290, effective Oct. 1, 2008.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–405, which directed the amendment of this chapter by renumbering section 49112 as this section, was executed by renumbering section 41912 of this title as this section to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
49 U.S.C. § 41911 (TRANSPORTATION)
[§ 41911. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(A), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4289]
text: Section, Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1157, related to evidence of providing mail service.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 110–405, set out as an Effective Date of 2008 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 39, Postal Service.
49 U.S.C. § 42111 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 42111. Mutual aid agreements
An air carrier that will receive payments from another air carrier under an agreement between the air carriers for the time the one air carrier is not providing foreign air transportation, or is providing reduced levels of foreign air transportation, because of a labor strike must file a true copy of the agreement with the Secretary of Transportation and have it approved by the Secretary under section 41309 of this title. Notwithstanding section 41309, the Secretary shall approve the agreement only if it provides that—
(1) the air carrier will receive payments of not more than 60 percent of direct operating expenses, including interest expenses, but not depreciation or amortization expenses;
(2) benefits may be paid for not more than 8 weeks, and may not be for losses incurred during the first 30 days of a strike; and
(3) on request of the striking employees, the dispute will be submitted to binding arbitration under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1160.)
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42111
49 App.:1382(c).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 412(c); added Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, § 29(a), 92 Stat. 1730; Feb. 15, 1980, Pub. L. 96–192, § 11(2), 94 Stat. 39; Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 9(s), 98 Stat. 1708.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(C) (related to 49 App.:1382(c)).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 1601(b)(1)(C) (related to § 412(c)); added Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, § 40(a), 92 Stat. 1745; Oct. 14, 1982, Pub. L. 97–309, § 4(b), 96 Stat. 1454; Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 3(a), 98 Stat. 1703.
In this section, before clause (1), the text of 49 App.:1382(c)(1) is omitted as executed. The words “For purposes of this subsection, the term . . . (A) ‘mutual aid agreement’ means” are omitted because of the restatement. The words “contract or”, “which are parties to such contract or agreement”, and “during which” are omitted as surplus. The word “providing” is substituted for “engaging in” for consistency. The words “service in” are omitted as surplus. The words “No air carrier shall enter into any mutual aid agreement with any other air carrier” are omitted as surplus. In clause (1), the words “For purposes of this subsection, the term . . . (B) ‘direct operating expenses’ includes” are omitted because of the restatement. The words “for any period” and “during such period” are omitted as surplus. In clause (2), the words “under the agreement” and “during any labor strike” are omitted as surplus.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Railway Labor Act, referred to in par. (3), is act May 20, 1926, ch. 347, 44 Stat. 577, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 8 (§ 151 et seq.) of Title 45, Railroads. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 151 of Title 45 and Tables.
49 U.S.C. § 42303 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 42303. Use of insecticides in passenger aircraft
(a) Information To Be Provided on the Internet.—
The Secretary of Transportation shall establish, and make available to the general public, an Internet Web site that contains a listing of countries that may require an air carrier or foreign air carrier to treat an aircraft passenger cabin with insecticides prior to a flight in foreign air transportation to that country or to apply an aerosol insecticide in an aircraft cabin used for such a flight when the cabin is occupied with passengers.
(b) Required Disclosures.—
An air carrier, foreign air carrier, or ticket agent selling, in the United States, a ticket for a flight in foreign air transportation to a country listed on the internet website established under subsection (a) shall—
(1) disclose, on its own internet website or through other means, that the destination country may require the air carrier or foreign air carrier to treat an aircraft passenger cabin with insecticides prior to the flight or to apply an aerosol insecticide in an aircraft cabin used for such a flight when the cabin is occupied with passengers; and
(2) refer the purchaser of the ticket to the internet website established under subsection (a) for additional information.
(Added Pub. L. 112–95, title IV, § 415(a), Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 95; amended Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title IV, § 404, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3329.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–254 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “An air carrier, foreign air carrier, or ticket agent selling, in the United States, a ticket for a flight in foreign air transportation to a country listed on the Internet Web site established under subsection (a) shall refer the purchaser of the ticket to the Internet Web site established under subsection (a) for additional information.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Requirements of this section to begin to apply 60 days after Feb. 14, 2012, except as otherwise provided, see section 415(c) of Pub. L. 112–95, set out as a note under section 42301 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 44112 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 44112. Limitation of liability
(a) Definitions.—
In this section—
(1) “lessor” means a person leasing for at least 30 days a civil aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller.
(2) “owner” means a person that owns a civil aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller.
(3) “secured party” means a person having a security interest in, or security title to, a civil aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller under a conditional sales contract, equipment trust contract, chattel or corporate mortgage, or similar instrument.
(b) Liability.—
A lessor, owner, or secured party is liable for personal injury, death, or property loss or damage only when a civil aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller is in the actual possession or operational control of the lessor, owner, or secured party, and the personal injury, death, or property loss or damage occurs because of—
(1) the aircraft, engine, or propeller; or
(2) the flight of, or an object falling from, the aircraft, engine, or propeller.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1167; Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title V, § 514, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3358.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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44112
49 App.:1404.
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 504, 72 Stat. 774; restated July 8, 1959, Pub. L. 86–81, § 2, 73 Stat. 180.
In subsection (a), clauses (1) and (3) are derived from 49 App.:1404 (2d–57th words). Clause (2) is added for clarity. In clause (1), the words “bona fide” are omitted as surplus. In clause (3), the word “nature” is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words “personal injury, death” are substituted for “any injury to or death of persons”, and the words “on land or water” are substituted for “on the surface of the earth (whether on land or water)”, to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (2), the words “ascent, descent, or” and “dropping or” are omitted as surplus.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–254, in introductory provisions, struck out “on land or water” before “only when” and inserted “operational” before “control”.
49 U.S.C. § 44113 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 44113. Definitions
In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) Cape town treaty.—
The term “Cape Town Treaty” means the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, as modified by the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment, signed at Rome on May 9, 2003.
(2) United states entry point.—
The term “United States Entry Point” means the Federal Aviation Administration Civil Aviation Registry.
(3) International registry.—
The term “International Registry” means the registry established under the Cape Town Treaty.
(Added Pub. L. 108–297, § 6(a), Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1097.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Mar. 1, 2006, and not applicable to any registration or recordation that was made before such date under this chapter or any legal rights relating to such registration or recordation, see section 7 of Pub. L. 108–297, set out as an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment note under section 44101 of this title.
49 U.S.C. § 44301 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 44301. Definitions
In this chapter—
(1) “aircraft manufacturer” means any company or other business entity, the majority ownership and control of which is by United States citizens, that manufactures aircraft or aircraft engines.
(2) “American aircraft” means—
(A) a civil aircraft of the United States; and
(B) an aircraft owned or chartered by, or made available to—
(i) the United States Government; or
(ii) a State, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, or a political subdivision of the State, territory, or possession.
(3) “insurance carrier” means a person authorized to do aviation insurance business in a State, including a mutual or stock insurance company and a reciprocal insurance association.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1168; Pub. L. 108–176, title I, § 106(a)(2), Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2498.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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44301
49 App.:1531.
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 1301, 72 Stat. 800; restated Nov. 9, 1977, Pub. L. 95–163, § 1(a), 91 Stat. 1278.
In this section, the text of 49 App.:1531(3) is omitted as surplus because the complete name of the Secretary of Transportation is used the first time the term appears in a section.
In clause (1)(B)(i), the words “United States Government” are substituted for “United States or any department or agency thereof” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In clause (1)(B)(ii), the words “the government of” are omitted for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (2), the words “insurance company” are omitted as being included in “insurance carrier”. The words “means a person” are added because they are inclusive. The words “group or association” are omitted as being included in “person”. The word “State” is substituted for “State of the United States” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Pub. L. 108–176 added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), respectively.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.