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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 · Sec. 324

Sec. 324. LITHIUM-ION POWERED WHEELCHAIRS

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## SEC. 324 LITHIUM-ION POWERED WHEELCHAIRS ###
(a)In General Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall task the Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the “Committee”) to conduct a review of regulations related to lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs and mobility aids on commercial aircraft and provide recommendations to the Secretary to ensure safe transport of such wheelchairs and mobility aids in air transportation. ###
(b)Considerations In conducting the review required under subsection (a), the Committee shall consider the following: ####
(1)Any existing or necessary standards for lithium-ion batteries, including casings or other similar components, in such wheelchairs and mobility aids. ####
(2)The availability of necessary containment or storage devices, including fire containment covers or fire-resistant storage containers, for such wheelchairs and mobility aids. ####
(3)The policies of each air carrier (as such term is defined in part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) pertaining to lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs and mobility aids (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). ####
(4)Any other considerations the Secretary determines appropriate. ###
(c)Consultation Requirement In conducting the review required under subsection (a), the Committee shall consult with the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. ###
(d)Notification ####
(1)In general Upon completion of the review conducted under subsection (a), the Committee shall notify the Secretary if an air carrier does not have a policy pertaining to lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs and mobility aids in effect. ####
(2)Notification The Secretary shall notify an air carrier described in paragraph
(1)of the status of such air carrier. ###
(e)Report to Congress Not later than 90 days after submission of the recommendations to the Secretary, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress any recommendations under subsection (a), in the form of a report. ###
(f)Publication The Secretary shall publish the report required under subsection
(e)on the public website of the Department of Transportation.
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