Sec. 346. Enforcement
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The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a program to utilize available remote detection and identification technologies for safety oversight, including enforcement actions against operators of unmanned aircraft systems that are not in compliance with applicable Federal aviation laws, including regulations. As part of the program, the Administrator shall establish and publicize a mechanism for the public and Federal, State, and local law enforcement to report suspected operation of unmanned aircraft in violation of applicable Federal laws and regulations.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the following: The number of unauthorized unmanned aircraft operations detected in restricted airspace, including in and around airports, together with a description of such operations. The number of enforcement cases brought by the Federal Aviation Administration or other Federal agencies for unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft detected through the program, together with a description of such cases.
Recommendations for safety and operational standards for unmanned aircraft detection and mitigation systems. Recommendations for any legislative or regulatory changes related to mitigation or detection or identification of unmanned aircraft systems.