Sec. 552. AIRCRAFT ACCESSIBILITY

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## SEC. 552 AIRCRAFT ACCESSIBILITY ###

(a)In General Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a program to study and evaluate the accessibility of new transport category aircraft designs certified, including, at a minimum— ####

(1)considering the safe boarding and deplaning processes for such aircraft, including individuals who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids, are blind or have limited vision, or are deaf or hard of hearing; and ####

(2)determining such aircraft can provide accessible lavatories. ###

(b)Consultation In conducting the study and evaluation under this section, the Secretary shall consult with— ####

(1)air carriers; ####

(2)aircraft manufacturers and aerospace supply companies; and ####

(3)other stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ###

(c)Report and Recommendations Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress— ####

(1)a report on the findings of the study and evaluation under subsection (a); and ####

(2)any recommendations based on the findings of such study and evaluation. ###

(d)Rule of Construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Secretary to require the retrofit of transport category aircraft based on the findings and evaluation under subsection (a). ## Subtitle C Air Service Development