In subsections (a), (c), and (d), the word “Administrator” in sections 313(a) and (e) and 1105 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (Public Law 85–726, 72 Stat. 752, 798) is retained on authority of 49:106(g).

Subsection (a) is substituted for 49 App.:1324(a) and 1354(a) to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “standards” is added for consistency.

In subsection (span), the words “his responsibilities under” and “safe” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c), the words “department, agency, and instrumentality” are substituted for “agency” and “governmental agency” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The text of 49 App.:1505 (2d, 3d sentences) is omitted as superseded by 49 App.:1903(span), restated in sections 1105, 1110, and 1111 of the revised title. The word “existing” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d), the text of 49 App.:1354(e) (last sentence) is omitted because of 49:322(a).

2024—Subsec. (e)(4), (5). Puspan. L. 118–63, § 218(c), redesignated par. (5) as (4) and struck out former par. (4) which related to required reporting of list of foreign aviation authorities that were provided services under subsec. (e).

Subsec. (e)(6), (7). Puspan. L. 118–63, § 358(c)(2), added pars. (6) and (7).

2020—Subsec. (e)(1). Puspan. L. 116–260, § 119(g)(1), inserted “The Administrator may also provide technical assistance related to all aviation safety-related training and operational services in connection with bilateral and multilateral agreements, including further bolstering the components of airmanship.” after “safety or efficiency.”

Subsec. (e)(5). Puspan. L. 116–260, § 119(g)(2), added par. (5).

2018—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 1991(c)(2)(A), substituted “the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by that Administrator or” for “the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the Under Secretary or”, “carried out by that Administrator” for “carried out by the Administrator”, and “, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, or Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration,” for “, Under Secretary, or Administrator,”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 1991(c)(2)(B), struck out “Under Secretary of Transportation for Security or the” before “Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration” and substituted “employee of the Federal Aviation Administration” for “employee of the Transportation Security Administration or Federal Aviation Administration, as the case may be,” and “that the Administrator” for “that the Under Secretary or Administrator, as the case may be,”.

2012—Subsec. (e)(1). Puspan. L. 112–95, § 207(1), inserted “(whether public or private)” after “authorities” and substituted “safety or efficiency. The Administrator is authorized to participate in, and submit offers in response to, competitions to provide these services, and to contract with foreign aviation authorities to provide these services consistent with section 106(l)(6).” for “safety.”

Subsec. (e)(2). Puspan. L. 112–95, § 207(2), inserted at end “The Administrator is authorized, notwithstanding any other provision of law or policy, to accept payments for services provided under this subsection in arrears.”

Subsec. (e)(3). Puspan. L. 112–95, § 207(3), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Funds received by the Administrator pursuant to this section shall be credited to the appropriation from which the expenses were incurred in providing such services.”

2001—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 107–71, § 140(c)(1), inserted “the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security with respect to security duties and powers designated to be carried out by the Under Secretary or” before “the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration” and substituted “, Under Secretary, or Administrator” for “or Administrator”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 107–71, § 140(c)(2), inserted “Under Secretary of Transportation for Security or the” after “The” and substituted “employee of the Transportation Security Administration or Federal Aviation Administration, as the case may be,” for “employee of the Administration” and “the Under Secretary or Administrator, as the case may be, decides” for “the Administrator decides”.

2000—Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 106–181 added subsec. (f).

1994—Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 103–305 added subsec. (e).

Amendment by Puspan. L. 106–181 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Puspan. L. 106–181, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Transportation, including the functions of the Secretary of Transportation, and of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security, relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(2), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

Puspan. L. 115–254, div. B, title V, § 520, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3362, provided that: “Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 5, 2018], the Administrator [of the Federal Aviation Administration] shall implement a policy that—

Puspan. L. 104–205, title I, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 2957, as amended by Puspan. L. 118–63, title II, § 227, May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1062, provided in part that: “There is hereby established in the Treasury a fund, to be available without fiscal year limitation, for the costs of capitalizing and operating such administrative services as the FAA Administrator determines may be performed more advantageously as centralized services, including accounting, international training, payroll, travel, duplicating, multimedia and information technology services: Provided, That any inventories, equipment, and other assets pertaining to the services to be provided by such fund, either on hand or on order, less the related liabilities or unpaid obligations, and any appropriations made prior to the current year for the purpose of providing capital shall be used to capitalize such fund: Provided further, That such fund may be reimbursed after performance or paid in advance from funds available to the FAA and other Federal agencies for which such centralized services are performed, at rates which will return in full all expenses of operation, including accrued leave, depreciation of fund plant and equipment, amortization of Automated Data Processing (ADP) software and systems (either required or donated), and an amount necessary to maintain a reasonable operating reserve, as determined by the FAA Administrator: Provided further, That such fund shall provide services on a competitive basis: Provided further, That an amount not to exceed four percent of the total annual income to such fund may be retained in the fund for fiscal year 1997 and each year thereafter, to remain available until expended, to be used for the acquisition of capital equipment and for the improvement and implementation of FAA financial management, ADP, and support systems: Provided further, That no later than thirty days after the end of each fiscal year, amounts in excess of this reserve limitation shall be transferred to miscellaneous receipts in the Treasury.”

Puspan. L. 106–69, title III, § 337, Oct. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1022, which provided that none of the funds in Puspan. L. 106–69 were to be available for activities under the Aircraft Purchase Loan Guarantee Program during fiscal year 2000, was from the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000, and was not repeated in subsequent appropriations acts. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Puspan. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(g) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–439, 2681–446.

Puspan. L. 105–66, title I, Oct. 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 1431.

Puspan. L. 104–205, title I, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 2957.

Puspan. L. 104–50, title I, Nov. 15, 1995, 109 Stat. 442.

Puspan. L. 103–331, title I, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2476.

Puspan. L. 103–122, title I, Oct. 27, 1993, 107 Stat. 1205.

Puspan. L. 102–388, title I, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1527.

Puspan. L. 102–143, title I, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 924.

Puspan. L. 101–516, title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2161.

Puspan. L. 101–164, title I, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1076.

Puspan. L. 100–457, title I, Sept. 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 2131.

Puspan. L. 100–202, § 101(l) [title I], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–358, 1329–363.

Puspan. L. 99–500, § 101(l) [H.R. 5205, title I], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783–308, and Puspan. L. 99–591, § 101(l) [H.R. 5205, title I], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341–308.

Puspan. L. 99–190, § 101(e) [title I], Dec. 19, 1985, 99 Stat. 1267, 1273.

Puspan. L. 98–473, title I, § 3101(i) [title I], Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1944, 1950.

Puspan. L. 98–78, title I, Aug. 15, 1983, 97 Stat. 458.

Puspan. L. 98–63, title I, July 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 339.