In subsection (a)(1), before clause (A), the words “Subject to subsection (span) of this section” are added, and the words “American aircraft or foreign-flag aircraft” are substituted for “aircraft” in 49 App.:1532(a), for clarity. The words “in the manner and to the extent provided by this subchapter” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “Insurance shall be issued under this subchapter only to cover any risk from the operation of an aircraft . . . such aircraft is” are omitted because of the restatement. In clause (B), the word “places” is substituted for “points” for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (a)(2), the words “An aircraft may be insured or reinsured for not more than” are substituted for “and such stated amount shall not exceed” in 49 App.:1537(a) for clarity and because of the restatement. The words “its reasonable value” are substituted for “an amount . . . to represent the fair and reasonable value of the aircraft” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “Insurance or reinsurance may be provided only” are added because of the restatement. The word “conditions” is omitted as being included in “terms”.

In subsection (span), the words “The Secretary may provide insurance or reinsurance under subsection (a) of this section only with the approval of the President” are substituted for “with the approval of the President” for clarity and because of the restatement. The words “The President may” are substituted for “The President shall” because the authority of the President is discretionary.

In subsection (c), the words “the Secretary to consult . . . before providing insurance or reinsurance under this chapter” are substituted for “and after such consultation . . . as” because of the restatement. The words “departments, agencies, and instrumentalities” are substituted for “agencies” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

In subsection (d), the words “However, the Secretary may not benefit from the additional insurance” are substituted for “in that event, the Secretary shall not be entitled to the benefit of such insurance” for clarity.

The date of enactment of this paragraph, referred to in subsec. (span)(4), is the date of enactment of Puspan. L. 107–42, which was approved Sept. 22, 2001.

The date of enactment of this subsection, referred to in subsec. (f)(1), is the date of enactment of Puspan. L. 107–296, which was approved Nov. 25, 2002.

2014—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 113–235 substituted “December 11, 2014” for “the date specified in section 106(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015”.

Puspan. L. 113–164 substituted “the date specified in section 106(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015” for “September 30, 2014”.

Puspan. L. 113–76 substituted “September 30, 2014” for “the date specified in section 106(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014”.

2013—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 113–46 substituted “the date specified in section 106(3) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014” for “September 30, 2013, and may extend through December 31, 2013”.

2012—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 112–95 substituted “shall extend through September 30, 2013, and may extend through December 31, 2013, the termination date” for “shall extend through February 17, 2012, and may extend through May 17, 2012, the termination date”.

Puspan. L. 112–91 substituted “February 17, 2012,” for “January 31, 2012,” and “May 17, 2012,” for “April 30, 2012,”.

2011—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 112–30 substituted “January 31, 2012,” for “September 16, 2011,” and “April 30, 2012,” for “December 31, 2011,”.

Puspan. L. 112–27 substituted “September 16, 2011,” for “July 22, 2011,” and “December 31, 2011,” for “October 31, 2011,”.

Puspan. L. 112–21 substituted “July 22, 2011,” for “June 30, 2011,” and “October 31, 2011,” for “September 30, 2011,”.

Puspan. L. 112–16 substituted “June 30, 2011,” for “May 31, 2011,” and “September 30, 2011,” for “August 31, 2011,”.

Puspan. L. 112–7 substituted “May 31, 2011,” for “March 31, 2011,” and “August 31, 2011,” for “June 30, 2011,”.

2010—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 111–329, § 5(span), substituted “March 31, 2011,” for “December 31, 2010,” and “June 30, 2011,” for “March 31, 2011,”.

Puspan. L. 111–249 substituted “December 31, 2010,” for “September 30, 2010,” and “March 31, 2011,” for “December 31, 2010,”.

Puspan. L. 111–216 substituted “September 30, 2010,” for “August 1, 2010,” and “December 31, 2010,” for “October 31, 2010,”.

Puspan. L. 111–197 substituted “August 1, 2010,” for “July 3, 2010,” and “October 31, 2010,” for “September 30, 2010,”.

Puspan. L. 111–161 substituted “July 3, 2010,” for “April 30, 2010,” and “September 30, 2010,” for “July 31, 2010,”.

Puspan. L. 111–153 substituted “April 30, 2010,” for “March 31, 2010,” and “July 31, 2010,” for “June 30, 2010,”.

2009—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 111–117, which directed the substitution of “September 30, 2010,” for “September 30, 2009,” and “December 31, 2010,” for “December 31, 2009,”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Puspan. L. 111–69. See below.

Puspan. L. 111–116 substituted “March 31, 2010,” for “December 31, 2009,” and “June 30, 2010,” for “March 31, 2010,”.

Puspan. L. 111–69 substituted “December 31, 2009,” for “September 30, 2009,” and “March 31, 2010,” for “December 31, 2009,”.

Puspan. L. 111–12 substituted “September 30, 2009,” for “March 31, 2009,” and “December 31, 2009,” for “May 31, 2009,”.

2008—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 110–330 substituted “March 31, 2009,” for “November 30, 2008,” and “May 31, 2009,” for “December 31, 2008,”.

Puspan. L. 110–253 substituted “November 30, 2008” for “August 31, 2008”.

2007—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 110–161 substituted “2008” for “2006” in two places.

2005—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 109–115 substituted “2006” for “2005” in two places.

2004—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 108–447 substituted “2005” for “2004” in two places.

2003—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 108–11, substituted “2004” for “2003” in two places.

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 108–176 added subsec. (g).

2002—Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 107–296 added subsec. (f).

2001—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 107–42, § 201(a)(1), substituted “subsection (c)” for “subsection (span)” and “foreign-flag aircraft.” for “foreign-flag aircraft—” and struck out subpars. (A) and (B) which read as follows:

“(A) in foreign air commerce; or

“(B) between at least 2 places, all of which are outside the United States.”

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 107–42, § 201(a)(3), added subsec. (span). Former subsec. (span) redesignated (c).

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 107–42, § 201(a)(2), (4), redesignated subsec. (span) as (c), in first sentence inserted “, or reimburse an air carrier under subsection (span) of this section,” before “only with the approval”, and in second sentence inserted “or the reimbursement” before “only after deciding” and “in the interest of air commerce or national security or” before “to carry out the foreign policy”. Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 107–42, § 201(a)(2), (5), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d) and inserted “or reimbursing an air carrier” before “under this chapter”. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 107–42, § 201(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e).

1997—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 105–137 substituted “as determined by the Secretary in accordance with reasonable business practices in the commercial aviation insurance industry.” for “as determined by the Secretary.”

Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–27 effective July 23, 2011, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 112–27, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–21 effective July 1, 2011, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 112–21, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–16 effective June 1, 2011, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 112–16, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 112–7 effective Apr. 1, 2011, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 112–7, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–329 effective Jan. 1, 2011, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 111–329, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–249 effective Oct. 1, 2010, see section 5(l) of Puspan. L. 111–249, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–216 effective Aug. 2, 2010, see section 104(j) of Puspan. L. 111–216, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–197 effective July 4, 2010, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 111–197, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–161 effective May 1, 2010, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 111–161, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–153 effective Apr. 1, 2010, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 111–153, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–116 effective Jan. 1, 2010, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 111–116, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–12 effective Apr. 1, 2009, see section 5(j) of Puspan. L. 111–12, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 110–330 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 5(l) of Puspan. L. 110–330, set out as a note under section 40117 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 110–253 effective July 1, 2008, see section 3(d) of Puspan. L. 110–253, set out as a note under section 9502 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 108–176 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 2003, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 3 of Puspan. L. 108–176, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 107–296 effective 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Puspan. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of Title 6, Domestic Security.

Puspan. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 21002(a), as added by Puspan. L. 110–5, § 2, Fespan. 15, 2007, 121 Stat. 47, provided that subsec. (f)(1) of this section would be applied by substituting “September 30, 2007” for “August 31, 2006, and may extend through December 31, 2006”.

Determination of President of the United States, No. 94–39, July 26, 1994, 59 F.R. 38551, provided:

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including 3 U.S.C. 301 and 49 U.S.C. 44302, I hereby:

(1) determine that continuation of authorized humanitarian relief air services to Haiti is necessary to carry out the foreign policy of the United States;

(2) approve provision by the Secretary of Transportation of insurance against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of an aircraft in the manner and to the extent provided in 49 U.S.C. 44301–44310, whenever he determines that such insurance cannot be obtained on reasonable terms and conditions from any company authorized to conduct an insurance business in a State of the United States;

(3) delegate to the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the authority vested in me by 49 U.S.C. 44302(span) [now 44302(c)], for purposes of responding to the current crisis in Haiti; and

(4) delegate to the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the authority vested in me by 49 U.S.C. 44306(span) [now 44306(c)] for purposes of responding to the current crisis in Haiti.

The Secretary of Transportation is directed to bring this determination immediately to the attention of all air carriers within the meaning of 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(2), and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.

Memorandum for the Secretary of Transportation

Memorandum of President of the United States, Dec. 27, 2013, 79 F.R. 527, provided:

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including 49 U.S.C. 44301–44310, I hereby:

1. Determine that the continuation of U.S. air transportation is necessary in the interest of air commerce, national security, and the foreign policy of the United States.

2. Approve provision by the Secretary of Transportation of insurance or reinsurance to U.S.-certificated air carriers against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of an aircraft, in the manner and to the extent provided in chapter 443 of title 49, United States Code, until January 15, 2014, if he determines that such insurance or reinsurance cannot be obtained on reasonable terms from any company authorized to conduct an insurance business in a State of the United States.

3. Delegate to the Secretary of Transportation the authority, vested in me by 49 U.S.C. 44306(c), to extend this approval and determination through December 31, 2014, or until any date prior to December 31, 2014, provided that the Congress further extends the date contained in section 44310 and further provided that he not use this delegation to extend this determination and approval beyond the dates authorized under any such provision of law with an ending effective date prior to December 31, 2014.

You are directed to bring this determination immediately to the attention of all air carriers, as defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(2), and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.

Prior Presidential documents related to provision of insurance to U.S.-flag commercial air service were contained in the following:

Memorandum of President of the United States, Sept. 27, 2012, 77 F.R. 60035.

Memorandum of President of the United States, Sept. 28, 2011, 76 F.R. 61247.

Memorandum of President of the United States, Sept. 29, 2010, 75 F.R. 61033.

Memorandum of President of the United States, Aug. 21, 2009, 74 F.R. 43617.

Memorandum of President of the United States, Dec. 23, 2008, 73 F.R. 79589.

Memorandum of President of the United States, Dec. 27, 2007, 73 F.R. 1813.

Memorandum of President of the United States, Dec. 21, 2006, 71 F.R. 77243.

Memorandum of President of the United States, Dec. 22, 2005, 70 F.R. 76669.

Determination of President of the United States, No. 2005–15, Dec. 21, 2004, 69 F.R. 77607.

Determination of President of the United States, No. 2004–13, Dec. 11, 2003, 69 F.R. 5237.

Determination of President of the United States, No. 01–29, Sept. 23, 2001, 66 F.R. 49075.