Sec. 927. EXTENDING SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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## SEC. 927 EXTENDING SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ###
(a)Extension Section 44807(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “May 10, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2033”. ###
(b)Clarification Section 44807 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— ####
(1)in subsection (a)— #####
(A)by inserting “or chapter 447” after “Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter”; #####
(B)by striking “the Secretary of Transportation” and inserting “the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration”; and #####
(C)by striking “if certain” and inserting “how”; ####
(2)in subsection (b)— #####
(A)by striking “Secretary” and inserting “Administrator”; and #####
(B)by striking “which types of” and inserting “how such”. ####
(3)by striking subsection
(c)and inserting the following: > > ### “(c) Requirements for Safe Operation > > > #### “(1) In general > > In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall establish requirements, or a process to accept proposed requirements, for the safe and efficient operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system, including operations related to testing and evaluation of proprietary systems. > > > #### “(2) Expedited exemptions and approvals > > The Administrator shall, taking into account the statutory mandate to ensure safe and efficient use of the national airspace system, issue approvals— > > > ##### “(A) > > to enable low-risk beyond visual line of sight operations, including, at a minimum, package delivery operations, extended visual line of sight operations, or shielded operations within 100 feet of the ground or a structure; or > > > ##### “(B) > > that are aligned with Administration exemptions or approvals that enable beyond visual line of sight operations with the use of acoustics, ground based radar, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, and other technological solutions. > > > #### “(3) Treatment of mitigation measures > > To the extent that an operation under this section will be conducted exclusively within the airspace of a Mode C Veil, such operation shall be treated as satisfying the requirements of section 91.113(b) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, if the operation employs— > > > ##### “(A) > > automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast in-based detect and avoid capabilities; > > > ##### “(B) > > air traffic control communication and coordination; > > > ##### “(C) > > aeronautical information management systems acceptable to the Administrator, such as notices to air missions, to notify other airspace users of such operations; or > > > ##### “(D) > > any other risk mitigations as set by the Administrator. > > > #### “(4) Rule of construction > > Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to— > > > ##### “(A) > > provide an unmanned aircraft operating pursuant to this section the right of way over a manned aircraft; or > > > ##### “(B) > > limit the authority of the Administrator to impose requirements, conditions, or limitations on operations conducted under this section in order to address safety concerns.” > ; and ####
(4)by adding at the end the following: > > ### “(e) Authority > > The Administrator may exercise the authorities described in this section, including waiving applicable parts of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, without initiating a rulemaking or imposing the requirements of part 11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to the extent consistent with aviation safety.” > . ###
(c)Clarification of Status of Previously Issued Rulemakings and Exemptions **[**[49 U.S.C. 44807 note](/us/usc/t49/s44807)**]** ####
(1)Rulemakings Any rule issued pursuant to section 44807 of title 49, United States Code, shall continue to be in effect following the expiration of such authority. ####
(2)Exemptions Any exemption granted under the authority described in section 44807 of title 49, United States Code, and in effect as of the expiration of such authority, shall continue to be in effect until the date that is 3 years after the date of termination described in such exemption, provided the Administrator does not determine there is a safety risk. ####
(3)Rules of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the Administrator’s— #####
(A)authority to rescind or amend an exemption for reasons such as unsafe conditions or operator oversight; or #####
(B)ability to grant an exemption based on a determination made pursuant to section 44807 of title 49, United States Code, prior to the date described in subsection
(d)of such section.
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EXTENDING SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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