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49 U.S.C. § 44508 — Research advisory committee
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**(a) Establishment and Duties.—**
(1) There is a research advisory committee in the Federal Aviation Administration. The committee shall—
(A) provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and Congress about needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content, and accomplishments of all aviation research and development activities and programs carried out, including those under sections 44504, 44505, 44507, 44511–44513, and 44912 of this title;
(B) assist in ensuring that the research is coordinated with similar research being conducted outside the Administration;
(C) review the operations of the regional centers of air transportation excellence established under [section 44513 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section44513&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(D) annually review the allocation made by the Administrator of the amounts authorized by [section 48102(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section48102/a&num=0&edition=prelim) among the major categories of research and development activities carried out by the Administration and provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator on whether such allocation is appropriate to meet the needs and objectives identified under subparagraph (A).
(2) The Administrator may establish subordinate committees to provide advice on specific areas of research conducted under sections 44504, 44505, 44507, 44511–44513, and 44912 of this title.
**(b) Members, Chairman, Pay, and Expenses.—**
(1) The committee is composed of not more than 30 members appointed by the Administrator from among individuals who are not employees of the Administration and who are specially qualified to se
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**(a) Establishment and Duties.—**
(1) There is a research advisory committee in the Federal Aviation Administration. The committee shall—
(A) provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and Congress about needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content, and accomplishments of all aviation research and development activities and programs carried out, including those under sections 44504, 44505, 44507, 44511–44513, and 44912 of this title;
(B) assist in ensuring that the research is coordinated with similar research being conducted outside the Administration;
(C) review the operations of the regional centers of air transportation excellence established under [section 44513 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section44513&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(D) annually review the allocation made by the Administrator of the amounts authorized by [section 48102(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section48102/a&num=0&edition=prelim) among the major categories of research and development activities carried out by the Administration and provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator on whether such allocation is appropriate to meet the needs and objectives identified under subparagraph (A).
(2) The Administrator may establish subordinate committees to provide advice on specific areas of research conducted under sections 44504, 44505, 44507, 44511–44513, and 44912 of this title.
**(b) Members, Chairman, Pay, and Expenses.—**
(1) The committee is composed of not more than 30 members appointed by the Administrator from among individuals who are not employees of the Administration and who are specially qualified to serve on the committee because of their education, training, or experience. In appointing members of the committee, the Administrator shall ensure that the regional centers of air transportation excellence, universities, corporations, associations, consumers, and other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government are represented.
(2) The Administrator shall designate the chairman of the committee.
(3) A member of the committee serves without pay. However, the Administrator may allow a member, when attending meetings of the committee or a subordinate committee, expenses as authorized under [section 5703 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5703&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Support Staff, Information, and Services.—** The Administrator shall provide support staff for the committee. On request of the committee, the Administrator shall provide information, administrative services, and supplies that the Administrator considers necessary for the committee to carry out its duties and powers.
**(d) Nonapplication.—** [Section 1013 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section1013&num=0&edition=prelim) does not apply to the committee.
**(e) Use and Limitation of Amounts.—**
(1) Not more than .1 percent of the amounts made available to conduct research under sections 44504, 44505, 44507, 44511–44513, and 44912 of this title may be used by the Administrator to carry out this section.
(2) A limitation on amounts available for obligation by or for the committee does not apply to amounts made available to carry out this section.
**(f) Written Reply.—**
(1) **In general.—** — Not later than 60 days after receiving any recommendation from the research advisory committee, the Administrator shall provide a written reply to the research advisory committee that, at a minimum—
(A) clearly states whether the Administrator accepts or rejects the recommendation;
(B) explains the rationale for the Administrator’s decision;
(C) sets forth the timeframe in which the Administrator will implement the recommendation; and
(D) describes the steps the Administrator will take to implement the recommendation.
(2) **Transparency.—** — The written reply to the research advisory committee, when transmitted to the research advisory committee, shall be—
(A) made publicly available on the research advisory committee website; and
(B) transmitted to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
(3) **National aviation research plan.—** — The national aviation research plan required under section 44501(c) shall include a summary of all research advisory committee recommendations and a description of the status of their implementation.
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**(a) General Authority.—** The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may make grants to institutions of higher education to establish and operate regional centers of air transportation excellence. The locations shall be distributed in a geographically fair way.
**(b) Responsibilities.—**
(1) The responsibilities of each center established under this section shall include—
(A) conducting research on—
(i) airspace and airport planning and design;
(ii) airport capacity enhancement techniques;
(iii) human performance in the air transportation environment;
(iv) aviation safety and security;
(v) the supply of trained air transportation personnel, including pilots and mechanics; and
(vi) other aviation issues related to developing and maintaining a safe and efficient air transportation system; and
(B) interpreting, publishing, and disseminating the results of the research.
(2) In conducting research described in paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, each center may make contracts with nonprofit research organizations and other appropriate persons.
**(c) Applications.—** An institution of higher education interested in receiving a grant under this section may submit an application to the Administrator. The application must be in the form and contain the information that the Administrator requires by regulation.
**(d) Selection Criteria.—** The Administrator shall select recipients of grants under this section on the basis of the following criteria:
(1) the extent to which the needs of the State in which the applicant is located are representative of the needs of the region for improved air transportation services and facilities.
(2) the demonstrated research and extension resources available to the applicant to carry out
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**(a) In General.—** The Federal Aviation Administration is an administration in the Department of Transportation.
**(b) Administration Leadership.—**
(1) **Administrator.—**
(A) *In general.—* — The head of the Administration is the Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(B) *Qualifications.—* — The Administrator shall—
(i) be a citizen of the United States;
(ii) not be an active duty member of the Armed Forces;
(iii) not have retired from the Armed Forces within the 7 years preceding nomination; and
(iv) have experience in organizational management and a field directly related to aviation.
(C) *Fitness.—* — In appointing an individual as Administrator, the President shall consider the fitness of such individual to carry out efficiently the duties and powers of the office.
(D) *Term of office.—* — The term of office for any individual appointed as Administrator shall be 5 years.
(E) *Reporting chain.—* — Except as provided in subsection (f) or in other provisions of law, the Administrator reports directly to the Secretary of Transportation.
(2) **Deputy administrator.—**
(A) *In general.—* — The Administrator has a Deputy Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President.
(B) *Qualifications.—* — The Deputy Administrator shall—
(i) be a citizen of the United States; and
(ii) have experience in organizational management and a field directly related to aviation.
(C) *Fitness.—* — In appointing an individual as Deputy Administrator, the President shall consider the fitness of the individual to carry out efficiently the duties and powers of the office, including the duty to act for the Administrator when the Administrator is absent or unable to s
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**(a) In General.—**
(1) **Advisory committees in existence on january 5, 1973.—** — Each advisory committee that is in existence on January 5, 1973, shall terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following that date unless—
(A) in the case of an advisory committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such advisory committee is renewed by the President or that officer by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period; or
(B) in the case of an advisory committee established by an Act of Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law.
(2) **Advisory committees established after january 5, 1973.—** — Each advisory committee established after January 5, 1973, shall terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of its establishment unless—
(A) in the case of an advisory committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. such advisory committee is renewed by the President or such officer by appropriate action prior to the end of such period; or
(B) in the case of an advisory committee established by an Act of Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law.
**(b) Charters.—**
(1) **Upon renewal.—** — Upon the renewal of an advisory committee, the advisory committee shall file a charter in accordance with [section 1008(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section1008/c&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Upon expiration of successive 2-year periods.—** — An advisory committee established by an Act of Congress shall file a charter in accordance with [section 1008(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.x
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An employee serving intermittently in the Government service as an expert or consultant and paid on a daily when-actually-employed basis, or serving without pay or at $1 a year, may be allowed travel or transportation expenses, under this subchapter, while away from his home or regular place of business and at the place of employment or service.
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**(a) Long Range Plans and Policy Requirements.—** The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall make long range plans and policy for the orderly development and use of the navigable airspace, and the orderly development of air navigation facilities and services, that will best meet the needs of, and serve the interests of, civil aeronautics and the national defense, except for needs of the armed forces that are peculiar to air warfare and primarily of military concern.
**(b) Airway Capital Investment Plan.—** The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall review, revise, and publish a national airways system plan, known as the Airway Capital Investment Plan, before the beginning of each fiscal year. The plan shall set forth—
(1) for a 10-year period, the research, engineering, procurement, and development programs and the facilities, services, and equipment that the Administrator considers necessary for a system of airways, air traffic services, and navigation aids that will—
(A) meet the forecasted needs of civil aeronautics;
(B) meet the requirements that the Secretary of Defense establishes for the support of the national defense; and
(C) provide the highest degree of safety in air commerce;
(2) for the first and second years of the plan, detailed annual estimates of—
(A) the number, type, location, and cost of acquiring, operating, and maintaining required facilities and services;
(B) the cost of research, engineering, procurement, and development required to improve safety, system capacity, and efficiency; and
(C) personnel levels required for the activities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B);
(3) for the third, fourth, and fifth years of the plan, estimates of the total cost of each major program for the
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**(a) Authorization of Appropriations.—** Not more than the following amounts may be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund established under section 9502 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ([26 U.S.C. 9502](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section9502&num=0&edition=prelim)) for conducting civil aviation research and development under sections 44504, 44505, 44507, 44509, and 44511–44513 of this title:
(1) for fiscal year 2004, $346,317,000, including—
(A) $65,000,000 for Improving Aviation Safety;
(B) $24,000,000 for Weather Safety Research;
(C) $27,500,000 for Human Factors and Aeromedical Research;
(D) $30,000,000 for Environmental Research and Development, of which $20,000,000 shall be for research activities related to reducing community exposure to civilian aircraft noise or emissions;
(E) $7,000,000 for Research Mission Support;
(F) $10,000,000 for the Airport Cooperative Research Program;
(G) $1,500,000 for carrying out subsection (h) of this section;
(H) $42,800,000 for Advanced Technology Development and Prototyping;
(I) $30,300,000 for Safe Flight 21;
(J) $90,800,000 for the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development;
(K) $9,667,000 for Airports Technology-Safety; and
(L) $7,750,000 for Airports Technology-Efficiency;
(2) for fiscal year 2005, $356,192,000, including—
(A) $65,705,000 for Improving Aviation Safety;
(B) $24,260,000 for Weather Safety Research;
(C) $27,800,000 for Human Factors and Aeromedical Research;
(D) $30,109,000 for Environmental Research and Development, of which $20,000,000 shall be for research activities related to reducing community exposure to civilian aircraft noise or emissions;
(E) $7,07
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TITLE 49—TRANSPORTATION
§ 44507
fiscal year 2005, the Administrator of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration shall transmit a report to the Sen-
ate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation and the House of Representatives Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure that describes the
overall air traffic controller staffing plan, including
strategies to address anticipated retirement and re-
placement of air traffic controllers.
‘‘(b) HUMAN CAPITAL WORKFORCE STRATEGY.—
‘‘(1) DEVELOPMENT.—The Administrator shall de-
velop a comprehensive human capital workforce
strategy to determine the most effective method for
addressing the need for more air traffic controllers
that is identified in the June 2002 report of the Gen-
eral Accounting Office [now Government Account-
ability Office].
‘‘(2) COMPLETION DATE.—Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 12, 2003], the
Administrator shall complete development of the
strategy.
‘‘(3) REPORT.—Not later than 30 days after the date
on which the strategy is completed, the Adminis-
trator shall transmit to Congress a report describing
the strategy.’’
§ 44507. Regions and centers
The Civil Aeromedical Institute established by
section 106(j) of this title may—
(1) conduct civil aeromedical research, in-
cluding research related to—
(A) the protection and survival of aircraft
occupants;
(B) medical accident investigation and air-
man medical certification;
(C) toxicology and the effects of drugs on
human performance;
(D) the impact of disease and disability on
human performance;
(E) vision and its relationship to human
performance and equipment design;
(F) human factors of flight crews, air traf-
fic controllers, mechanics, inspectors, air-
way facility technicians
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