Below is what the DLPA has been

Below is what the DLPA has been able to derive from the Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill. The bill passed 93-0 with the following not voting: Byrd D-WV, Udall D-NM, Bennet R-UT, DeMint R-SC, Isakson R-GA, Wicker R-MS and Sanders I-VT.

HR. 1586 FAA Reauthorization 2010

Significant Sections

Section 302 NextGen Management

There will be an appointment of a Chief NextGen Officer tasked with implementing all Administration programs associated with the Next Generation Air Transportation System including:

- All NextGen programs

- Manage partnership with the Office of management and Budget

- Develop a NextGen plan that includes technologies that currently work well without losing sight of innovative ideas.

- Oversee the Joint Planning and Development Office and all other agencies that are affected by NextGen programs

Section 309 Next generation Air transportation Systems Implementation Office

In an effort to foster more cooperation and coordination amongst agencies, this office, headed by a Director will carry out the Department or agency's Next Generation Air Transportation System implementation activities with the Office, and manage all Next Generation Air Transportation System programs (budget and staff resources, especially for the Federal Aviation Administration). All participating Department and agency heads must within 6-months of FAA’s passage provide a memorandum acknowledging this new office and their obligations.

Section 314 Acceleration of NextGen Technologies

Within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish a report, after consultation with representatives of appropriate Administration employee groups, airport operators, air carriers, general aviation representatives, and aircraft manufacturers.

No later than January 1, 2014, the Administrator shall publish a report, after consultation with representatives of appropriate Administration employee groups, airport operators, and air carriers, that includes a plan for applying the procedures, requirements, criteria, and metrics to other airports across the Nation.

Within 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a plan for implementation of a nationwide communications system to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a report to the Senate committee on commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that-- evaluates NextGen Air Transportation System technologies, the feasibility of reducing aircraft separation standards, a timetable for implementation of such reduced standards.

Section 508 Cabin Crew Communication

No certificate holder may use any person to serve, nor may any person serve, as a flight attendant under this part, unless that person has demonstrated to an individual qualified to determine proficiency the ability to read, speak, and write English well enough to read material written in English, speak and understand English sufficiently, write incident reports and statements and log entries, and carry out written and oral instructions. (doesn’t apply to foreign flights)

Section 509 Clarification of Memorandum of Understanding with OSHA

Within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration has to consult with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, through a report to Congress addressing still standing issues from August and December 2000.

A policy statement needs to be developed within 18 months after this Act passing that reestablishes a body similar to the Aviation Safety and Health Joint Team, examines current and future Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, recommends processes for facilitating the training of Federal Aviation Administration inspectors, and make recommendations towards the inspection and enforcement of safety and health standards on board aircraft in operation.

Section 514 Independent review of Safety Issues

Within 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a review and investigation of air safety issues identified by FAA employees and reported to the Administrator.

Section 515 National Review Team

Within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a national review team within the Administration to conduct periodic, unannounced, and random reviews of the Administration's oversight of air carriers and report annually its findings and recommendations to the Administrator.

Section 518 Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office

There is established in the Administration an Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office with a Director appointed by the Secretary of Transportation for a term of 5 years. The Director’s responsibilities include: receiving complaints and information submitted by employees of persons holding certificates, and employees of the Administration concerning the possible existence of an activity relating to a violation of an order, regulation, or standard of the Administration or any other provision of Federal law relating to aviation safety. The Director then makes recommendations to the Administrator in writing for further investigation or corrective actions.

Section 521 Inspection of Foreign Repair Stations

Within 1 year after the date of enactment of the FAA Act the Administrator will establish and implement a safety assessment system for all part 145 repair stations based on the type, scope, and complexity of work being performed. The system will

- ensure that repair stations outside the United States are subject to appropriate inspections based on identified risk and consistent with existing United States requirements

- consider inspection results and findings submitted by foreign civil aviation authorities operating under a maintenance safety or maintenance implementation agreement with the United States in meeting the requirements of the safety assessment system

- require all maintenance safety or maintenance implementation agreements to provide an opportunity for the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct independent inspections of covered part 145 repair stations when safety concerns warrant such inspections.

- Require the Administrator to notify the Senate Committee on Commerce within 30 days after initiating formal negotiations with foreign aviation authorities or other appropriate foreign government agencies on a new maintenance safety or maintenance implementation agreement.

- Require the Administrator to publish an annual report on the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of part 145 repair stations

- the Secretaries of State and Transportation jointly must request the governments of foreign countries that are members of the International Civil Aviation Organization to establish international standards for alcohol and controlled substances testing of persons that perform safety sensitive maintenance functions upon commercial air carrier aircraft.

- Require the Administrator shall require part 145 repair stations to be inspected twice each year by Federal Aviation Administration safety inspectors, regardless of where the station is located, in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements.

Section 521 Inspection of Foreign Repair Stations

Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the FAA shall, to the degree practicable, implement a research program for the identification or development of appropriate and effective air cleaning technology and sensor technology for the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) bleed air supplied to the passenger cabin and flight deck of all pressurized aircraft. Report to the Committee after 1 year.