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Introduced
09/26/2018
09/26/2018
In Committee
09/26/2018
09/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
UAS Critical Infrastructure Protection Act This bill amends the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 to include railroad facilities among the critical infrastructure to be considered fixed site facilities for purposes of prohibiting or restricting the operation of an unmanned aircraft (i.e., a drone) in close proximity to such facilities. Other fixed site facilities may include military installations, oil refineries and chemical facilities, or amusement parks. The Federal Aviation Administration must publish a notice of proposed rulemaking by March 31, 2019, for carrying out the the process for prohibiting or restricting the operation of drones near fixed site facilities, and then issue a final rule within 12 months after publishing the notice of proposed rulemaking.
AI Summary
This bill, the UAS Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, amends the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 to include railroad facilities among the critical infrastructure that can be designated as fixed site facilities, where the operation of drones (unmanned aircraft) can be prohibited or restricted. The bill also requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking by March 31, 2019, for carrying out the process of prohibiting or restricting drone operations near fixed site facilities, and to issue a final rule within 12 months after publishing the notice.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 09/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3513/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3513/BILLS-115s3513is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3513/BILLS-115s3513is.pdf.pdf |
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