HR 5103 · 97th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-11-23· Sponsored by Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Received From U.S. Postal Service.(1982-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1981 - Title I: Termination and Transfer of Functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) pursuant to a specified timetable. Transfers certain authority of the CAB to the United States Postal Service and the Secretary of Transportation. Title II: Amendments to Conform to Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset and Related Aviation Amendments - Part A: Provisions to Take Effect on Date of Enactment - Directs that any certificate for temporary air transportation shall be issued for an initial period of at least five years. Revises provisions concerning the establishment and division of joint fares. Describes procedures for the reduction of airmail transportation subsidies. Denies the CAB the authority to find proposed fares for foreign air transportation of persons to be unjust or unreasonable if such fares are below specified limits. Prohibits States and subdivisions thereof from placing an unreasonable burden on or discriminating against interstate commerce. Sets forth procedures for certification for limited designation international markets. Direct…

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