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US HR1386
US HR1386To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to assess the operational benefits of remote air traffic control towers, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/07/2017
03/07/2017
In Committee
03/08/2017
03/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to assess the operational benefits of remote air traffic control towers, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a five-year pilot program under which DOT shall install, operate, and assess the operational benefits of remote air traffic control towers at public-use airports.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a five-year pilot program to install, operate, and assess the operational benefits of remote air traffic control towers at public-use airports. The bill requires the DOT to select 7 airports to participate in the program, including 1 nonhub primary airport, 3 nonprimary airports without existing air traffic control towers, 2 airports with air traffic control towers participating in an existing program, and 1 airport at the Secretary's discretion. The bill also requires the DOT to convene a safety risk management panel to address any safety issues with the remote towers before they become operational. The pilot program is set to terminate 5 years after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (on 03/08/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1386/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1386/BILLS-115hr1386ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1386/BILLS-115hr1386ih.pdf.pdf |
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