Sec. 827. EAGLE INITIATIVE
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## SEC. 827 EAGLE INITIATIVE **[**[49 U.S.C. 44714 note](/us/usc/t49/s44714)**]** ###
(a)EAGLE Initiative ####
(1)In general The Administrator shall continue to partner with industry and other Federal Government stakeholders in carrying out the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions Initiative (in this section referred to as the “EAGLE Initiative”) through the end of 2030. ####
(2)FAA responsibilities In collaborating with industry and other Government stakeholders to carry out the EAGLE Initiative, the Administrator shall take such actions as may be necessary under the authority of the Administrator to facilitate— #####
(A)the safe elimination of the use of leaded aviation gasoline by piston-engine aircraft by the end of 2030 without adversely affecting the safe and efficient operation of the piston-engine aircraft fleet; #####
(B)the approval of the use of unleaded alternatives to leaded aviation gasoline for use in all piston-engine aircraft types and piston-engine models; #####
(C)the implementation of the requirements of section 47107(a)(22) of title 49, United States Code, as added by this Act, as such requirements relate to the continued availability of aviation gasoline; #####
(D)efforts to make unleaded aviation gasoline that is approved for use in piston-engine aircraft and engines widely available for purchase and use at airports in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems; and #####
(E)the development of a transition plan to safely enable the transition of the piston-engine general aviation aircraft fleet to unleaded aviation gasoline by 2030, to the extent practicable. ####
(3)Activities In carrying out the responsibilities of the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (2), the Administrator shall, at a minimum— #####
(A)maintain a fleet authorization process for the efficient approval or authorization of eligible piston-engine aircraft and engine models to operate safely using qualified unleaded aviation gasolines; #####
(B)review, update, and prioritize, as soon as practicable, certification processes and projects, as necessary, for aircraft engines and modifications to such engines to operate with unleaded aviation gasoline; #####
(C)seek to facilitate programs that accelerate the creation, evaluation, qualification, deployment, and use of unleaded aviation gasolines; #####
(D)carry out, in partnership with the general aviation community, an ongoing campaign for training and educating aircraft owners and operators on how to safely transition to unleaded aviation gasoline; #####
(E)evaluate aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that such aircraft and aircraft engines can safely operate with unleaded aviation gasoline candidates during cold weather conditions; and #####
(F)facilitate the development of agency policies and processes, as appropriate, to support the deployment of necessary infrastructure at airports to enable the distribution and storage of unleaded aviation gasolines. ####
(4)Consultation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders In carrying out the EAGLE Initiative, the Administrator shall continue to consult and collaborate, as appropriate, with relevant stakeholders, including— #####
(A)general aviation aircraft engine, aircraft propulsion, and aircraft airframe manufacturers; #####
(B)general aviation aircraft users, aircraft owners, aircraft pilots, and aircraft operators; #####
(C)airports and fixed-base operators; #####
(D)State, local, and Tribal aviation officials; #####
(E)representatives of the petroleum industry, including developers, refiners, producers, and distributors of unleaded aviation gasolines; and #####
(F)air carriers and commercial operators operating under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. ####
(5)Report to congress #####
(A)Initial report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that— ######
(i)contains an updated strategic plan for maintaining a fleet authorization process for the efficient approval and authorization of eligible piston-engine aircraft and engine models to operate using unleaded aviation gasolines in a manner that ensures safety; ######
(ii)describes the structure and involvement of all FAA offices that have responsibilities described in paragraph (2); and ######
(iii)identifies policy initiatives, regulatory initiatives, or legislative initiatives needed to improve and enhance the timely and safe transition to unleaded aviation gasoline for the piston-engine aircraft fleet. #####
(B)Annual briefing Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Administrator submits the initial report under subparagraph (A), and annually thereafter through 2030, the Administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on activities and progress of the EAGLE Initiative. #####
(C)Sunset Subparagraph
(B)shall cease to be effective after December 31, 2030. ###
(b)Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline ####
(1)In general In developing the transition plan under subsection (a)(2)(E), the Administrator may, at a minimum, assess the following: #####
(A)Efforts undertaken by the EAGLE Initiative, including progress towards— ######
(i)safely eliminating the use of leaded aviation gasoline by piston-engine aircraft by the end of 2030 without adversely affecting the safe and efficient operation of the piston-engine aircraft fleet; ######
(ii)approving the use of unleaded alternatives to leaded aviation gasoline for use in all piston-engine aircraft types and piston-engine models; and ######
(iii)facilitating efforts to make approved unleaded aviation gasoline that is approved for use in piston-engine aircraft and engines widely available at airports for purchase and use in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. #####
(B)The evaluation and development of necessary airport infrastructure, including fuel storage and dispensing facilities, to support the distribution and storage of unleaded aviation gasoline. #####
(C)The establishment of best practices for piston-engine aircraft owners and operators, airport operators and personnel, aircraft maintenance technicians, and other appropriate personnel for protecting against exposure to lead containment when— ######
(i)conducting fueling operations; ######
(ii)disposing of inspected gasoline samples; ######
(iii)performing aircraft maintenance; and ######
(iv)conducting engine run-ups. #####
(D)Efforts to address supply chain and other logistical barriers inhibiting the timely distribution of unleaded aviation gasoline to airports. #####
(E)Outreach efforts to educate and update piston-engine aircraft owners and operators, airport operators, and other members of the general aviation community on the potential benefits, availability, and safety of unleaded aviation gasoline. ####
(2)Publication; guidance Upon completion of developing such transition plan, the Administrator shall— #####
(A)make the plan available to the public on an appropriate website of the FAA; and #####
(B)provide guidance supporting the implementation of the transition plan. ####
(3)Collaboration with eagle initiative In supporting the development of such transition plan and issuing associated guidance pertaining to the implementation of such transition plan, the Administrator shall consult and collaborate with individuals carrying out the EAGLE Initiative. ####
(4)Unleaded aviation gasoline communication materials The Administrator may collaborate with individuals carrying out the EAGLE Initiative to jointly develop and continuously update websites, brochures, and other communication materials associated with such transition plan to clearly convey the availability of unleaded aviation gasoline at airports. ####
(5)Briefing to congress Not later than 60 days after the publication of such transition plan, the Administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on such transition plan and any agency efforts or actions pertaining to the implementation of such transition plan. ####
(6)Savings clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to delay or alter the ongoing work of the EAGLE Initiative established by the Administrator in 2022.
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