Sec. 359. STUDY ON FIRE DEPARTMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICE AGENCY USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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## SEC. 359 STUDY ON FIRE DEPARTMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICE AGENCY USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ###
(a)Study ####
(1)In general The Administrator shall conduct a study on the use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies. Such study shall include an analysis of— #####
(A)how fire departments and emergency service agencies currently use unmanned aircraft systems; #####
(B)obstacles to greater use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies; #####
(C)the best way to provide outreach to support greater use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies; #####
(D)laws or regulations that present barriers to career, combination, and volunteer fire departments’ ability to use unmanned aircraft systems; #####
(E)training and certifications required for the use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies; #####
(F)airspace limitations and concerns in the use of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies; #####
(G)roles of unmanned aircraft systems in the provision of fire and emergency services; #####
(H)technological challenges to greater adoption of unmanned aircraft systems by fire departments and emergency service agencies; and #####
(I)other issues determined appropriate by the Administrator. ####
(2)Consultation In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consult with national fire and emergency service organizations. ###
(b)Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a), including the Administrator’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations.