HR 816 · 97th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
A bill to provide that the Federal Aviation Administration shall only perform functions relating to aviation safety, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.(1981-01-28)
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Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to: (1) direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to perform the functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation pertaining to aviation safety; (2) prohibit the Administrator from performing any functions, powers, or duties other than those pertaining to aviation safety; and (3) direct the Secretary to perform any functions, powers, and duties performed by the Administrator before the effective date of this Act which do not pertain to aviation safety. Directs the Secretary to identify and report to Congress on such functions, powers, and duties. Prohibits the Secretary or any employee of the Department from delegating any functions, powers, or duties which do not pertain to aviation safety to the Administration or its employees. Transfers to the Secretary the personnel, assets, liabilities, and contracts made in connection with the functions, powers, or duties formerly performed by the Administrator and herein transferred to the Secretary. Continues in effect all orders, rules, regulations, contracts, and licenses previously made or issued by the Administration not pertaining to aviation safety until mod…
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