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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/31/2011
05/31/2011
Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through June 30, 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. Increases the authorization of appropriations for the nine-month period beginning on October 1, 2010, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Allows such funds to be obligated at any time through September 30, 2011, and remain available until expended. Sets forth a formula for calculating AIP funding apportionments. Extends through June 30, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants. Extends until July 1, 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 June 30, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through September 30, 2011. Extends through September 30, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through June 30, 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 projects under the AIP; 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 June 30, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP project costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.
AI Summary
This bill, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II, extends several key provisions related to aviation funding and regulation. It continues increased excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of passengers and property through June 30, 2011, ensuring continued funding for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. The bill also extends the authority to spend funds from this trust fund until July 1, 2011. Furthermore, it increases the authorized appropriations for airport improvement projects (AIPs), which are grants for airport planning and development, and allows these funds to be obligated through September 30, 2011. The Secretary of Transportation's authority to make new AIP grants is also extended until June 30, 2011. The bill also extends a pilot program for passenger facility fees at smaller airports and disclosure requirements for larger airports applying for AIP grants until July 1, 2011. Additionally, it extends insurance coverage for aircraft and the Secretary's authority to limit air carrier liability for acts of terrorism through June 30, 2011, with a discretionary extension for aircraft insurance until September 30, 2011. Finally, it extends grant eligibility for airports in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau, grants for land use compatibility projects, and approval authority for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority until June 30, 2011, and also extends a temporary increase in the federal government's share of certain AIP project costs and funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport until July 1, 2011.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Dave Camp (R),
Jerry Costello (D),
Sander Levin (D),
John Lewis (D),
John Mica (R),
Thomas Petri (R),
Nick Rahall (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 112-16. (on 05/31/2011)
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