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Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 16, 2011, increased excise taxes on aviation fuels, the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property, and the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
(Sec. 4) Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on September 16, 2011, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Extends through September 16, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.
(Sec. 5) Extends until September 17, 2011: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports, and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants.
Directs the Secretary to extend through September 16, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through December 31, 2011. Extends through December 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.
Extends through September 16, 2011: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility AIPs; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee.
Amends the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through September 16, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.
(Sec. 6) Revises essential air service (EAS) program eligibility requirements to limit such service to airports (except those in Alaska) that: (1) are located at least 90 miles from the nearest medium or large hub airport, and (2) had an average subisdy per passenger of less than $1,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such requirements for a particular location if its geographic characteristics result in undue difficulty in accessing the nearest medium or large hub airport.
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AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT
OF 2011, PART IV
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Public Law 112-27
112th Congress
An Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and
expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend
title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program,
and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Aug. 5, 2011 - [H.R. 2553]>>
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress <<NOTE: Airport and Airway
Extension Act of 2011, Part IV. 26 USC 1 note.>> assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Airport and Airway Extension Act of
2011, Part IV''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TAXES FUNDING AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND.
(a) Fuel Taxes.--Subparagraph (B) of section 4081(d)(2) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 <<NOTE: 26 USC 4081.>> is amended by
striking ``July 22, 2011'' and inserting ``September 16, 2011''.
(b) Ticket Taxes.--
(1) Persons.--Clause (ii) of section 4261(j)(1)(A) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``July 22,
2011'' and inserting ``September 16, 2011''.
(2) Property.--Clause (ii) of section 4271(d)(1)(A) of such
Code is amended by striking ``July 22, 2011'' and inserting
``September 16, 2011''.
(c) <<NOTE: 26 USC 4081 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments
made by this section shall take effect on July 23, 2011.
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE
AUTHORITY.
(a) In General.--Paragraph (1) of section 9502(d) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended--
(1) by striking ``July 23, 2011'' and inserting ``September
17, 2011''; and
(2) by inserting ``or the Airport and Airway Extension Act
of 2011, Part IV'' before the semicolon at the end of
subparagraph (A).
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Paragraph (2) of section 9502(e) of such
Code is amended by striking ``July 23, 2011'' and inserting ``September
17, 2011''.
(c) <<NOTE: 26 USC 9502 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments
made by this section shall take effect on July 23, 2011.
SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--Section 48103 of title 49, United States
Code, is amended by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the
following:
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``(8) <<NOTE: Time period.>> $3,380,178,082 for the period
beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on September 16,
2011.''.
(2) Obligation of amounts.--Subject to limitations specified
in advance in appropriation Acts, sums made available pursuant
to the amendment made by paragraph (1) may be obligated at any
time through September 30, 2011, and shall remain available
until expended.
(b) Project Grant Authority.--Section 47104(c) <<NOTE: 49 USC
47104.>> of such title is amended by striking ``July 22, 2011,'' and
inserting ``September 16, 2011,''.
SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES.
(a) Section 40117(l)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``July 23, 2011.'' and inserting ``September 17, 2011.''.
(b) Section 44302(f)(1) of such title is amended--
(1) by striking ``July 22, 2011,'' and inserting ``September
16, 2011,''; and
(2) by striking ``October 31, 2011,'' and inserting
``December 31, 2011,''.
(c) Section 44303(b) of such title is amended by striking ``October
31, 2011,'' and inserting ``December 31, 2011,''.
(d) Section 47107(s)(3) of such title is amended by striking ``July
23, 2011.'' and inserting ``September 17, 2011.''.
(e) Section 47115(j) of such title is amended by striking ``July 23,
2011,'' and inserting ``September 17, 2011,''.
(f) Section 47141(f) of such title is amended by striking ``July 22,
2011.'' and inserting ``September 16, 2011.''.
(g) Section 49108 of such title is amended by striking ``July 22,
2011,'' and inserting ``September 16, 2011,''.
(h) Section 161 of the Vision 100--Century of Aviation
Reauthorization Act (49 U.S.C. 47109 note) is amended by striking ``July
23, 2011,'' and inserting ``September 17, 2011,''.
(i) Section 186(d) of such Act (117 Stat. 2518) is amended by
striking ``July 23, 2011,'' and inserting ``September 17, 2011,''.
(j) <<NOTE: 49 USC 40117 note.>> The amendments made by this
section shall take effect on July 23, 2011.
SEC. 6. ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE REFORM.
(a) In General.--Section 41731(a)(1) of title 49, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A) by redesignating clauses (i) through
(iii) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively;
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses
(i) and (ii), respectively;
(3) in clause (i)(I) (as so redesignated) by inserting
``(A)'' before ``(i)(I)'';
(4) in subparagraph (A)(ii) (as so redesignated)--
(A) by striking ``determined'' and inserting ``was
determined'';
(B) by striking ``Secretary'' and inserting
``Secretary of Transportation''; and
(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting
a semicolon; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) is located not less than 90 miles from the
nearest medium or large hub airport; and
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``(C) had an average subsidy per passenger of less
than $1,000 during the most recent fiscal year, as
determined by the Secretary.''.
(b) Limitation on Authority To Decide a Place Not an Eligible
Place.--Section 41731(b) of such title is amended--
(1) by striking ``Secretary of Transportation'' and
inserting ``Secretary''; and
(2) by striking ``on the basis of a passenger subsidy at
that place or on another basis'' and inserting ``on any basis''.
(c) Exceptions and Waivers.--Section 41731 of such title is amended
by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Exceptions for Locations in Alaska.--Subsections (a)(1)(B) and
(a)(1)(C) shall not apply with respect to a location in the State of
Alaska.
``(d) Waivers.--The Secretary may waive subsection (a)(1)(B) with
respect to a location if the Secretary determines that the geographic
characteristics of the location result in undue difficulty in accessing
the nearest medium or large hub airport.''.
Approved August 5, 2011.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 2553:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 157 (2011):
July 20, considered and passed House.
Aug. 5, considered and passed Senate.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2553.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5264)
Mr. Rahall moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H5264-5265; text: CR H5264)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit air carriers from charging a fee for four or fewer items of baggage checked by a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling in scheduled air transportation on official military duty. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 233 (Roll no. 610).
Roll Call #610 (House)Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 611).(text: CR H5257)
Roll Call #611 (House)On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 611). (text: CR H5257)
Roll Call #611 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 112-27
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Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5297)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-27.
Became Public Law No: 112-27.