HR 4474 · 93th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to establish certain requirements with respect to air traffic controllers.

Introduced 1973-02-21· Sponsored by Rep. Burke, J. Herbert [R-FL-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-02-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, the following requirements with respect to the performance of air traffic controllers functions: (1) a certified air traffic controller's functions shall be carried out only by a certified air traffic controller, or by a rated air traffic controller under the direct and singular supervision of a certified air traffic controller; (2) rated air traffic controller's functions shall be carried out only by a certified air traffic controller or a rated air traffic controller; (3) a student air traffic controller may perform the functions of air traffic control only if such functions are performed under the direct and singular supervision of a rated air traffic controller or a certified air traffic controller; (4) no air traffic controller shall be required to carry out management of administrative functions with limited exceptions; and (5) the Secretary of Transportation shall designate within 90 days following the enactment of this Act such persons who are certified air traffic controllers, rated air traffic controllers, and student air traffic controllers. Requires every certified or rated air traffic controller to be checked not les…

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