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49 U.S.C. §§ 41301–41306

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§41301. Requirement for a permit

49 U.S.C. § 41301

A foreign air carrier may provide foreign air transportation only if the foreign air carrier holds a permit issued under this chapter authorizing the foreign air transportation.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1126.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
41301 49 App.:1372(a). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 402(a), 72 Stat. 757.

The word “provide” is substituted for “engage in” for consistency in the revised title. The word “holds” is substituted for “there is in force” to eliminate unnecessary words.

§41302. Permits of foreign air carriers

49 U.S.C. § 41302

(1)
the person is fit, willing, and able to provide the foreign air transportation to be authorized by the permit and to comply with this part and regulations of the Secretary; and
(2)
(A)
the person is qualified, and has been designated by the government of its country, to provide the foreign air transportation under an agreement with the United States Government; or
(B)
the foreign air transportation to be provided under the permit will be in the public interest.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1126.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
41302 49 App.:1372(b). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 402(b), 72 Stat. 758; restated Feb. 15, 1980, Pub. L. 96–192, § 7, 94 Stat. 38.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 3(e), 98 Stat. 1704.

In this section, before clause (1), the words “person (except a citizen of the United States)” and “person” are substituted for “applicant” for clarity and consistency because only a person other than a United States citizen may be a “foreign air carrier” as defined in section 40102(a) of the revised title. In clauses (1) and (2), the word “provide” is substituted for “perform” for consistency in the revised title. In clause (1), the word “properly” is omitted as surplus. The word “comply” is substituted for “conform” for consistency in the revised title. The word “rules” is omitted as being synonymous with “regulations”. The word “requirements” is omitted as surplus. In clause (2)(A), the words “government of its country” are substituted for “its government” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

§41303. Transfers of permits

49 U.S.C. § 41303

A permit issued under section 41302 of this title may be transferred only when the Secretary of Transportation approves the transfer because the transfer is in the public interest.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1127.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
41303 49 App.:1372(g). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 402(g), 72 Stat. 758.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 3(e), 98 Stat. 1704.

§41304. Effective periods and amendments, modifications, suspensions, and revocations of permits

49 U.S.C. § 41304

(a)
General.— The Secretary of Transportation may prescribe the period during which a permit issued under section 41302 of this title is in effect. After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary may amend, modify, suspend, or revoke the permit if the Secretary finds that action to be in the public interest.
(b)
Suspensions and Restrictions.— Without a hearing, but subject to the approval of the President, the Secretary—
(1)
may suspend summarily the permits of foreign air carriers of a foreign country, or amend, modify, or limit the operations of the foreign air carriers under the permits, when the Secretary finds—
(A)
the action is in the public interest; and
(B)
the government, an aeronautical authority, or a foreign air carrier of the foreign country, over the objection of the United States Government, has—
(i)
limited or denied the operating rights of an air carrier; or
(ii)
engaged in unfair, discriminatory, or restrictive practices that have a substantial adverse competitive impact on an air carrier related to air transportation to, from, through, or over the territory of the foreign country; and
(2)
to make this subsection effective, may restrict operations between the United States and the foreign country by a foreign air carrier of a third country.
(c)
Illegal Importation of Controlled Substances.— The Secretary—
(1)
in consultation with appropriate departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government, shall reexamine immediately the fitness of a foreign air carrier that—
(A)
violates the laws and regulations of the United States related to the illegal importation of a controlled substance; or
(B)
does not adopt available measures to prevent the illegal importation of a controlled substance into the United States on its aircraft; and
(2)
when appropriate, shall amend, modify, suspend, or revoke the permit of the carrier issued under this chapter.
(d)
Responses.— An interested person may file a response with the Secretary opposing or supporting the amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation of a permit under subsection (a) of this section.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1127.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
41304(a) 49 App.:1372(e) (related to duration of permits). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 402(e) (related to duration of permits), 72 Stat. 758.
49 App.:1372(f)(1) (1st sentence). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 402(f)(1), 72 Stat. 758; Feb. 15, 1980, Pub. L. 96–192, § 9, 94 Stat. 38.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 3(e), 98 Stat. 1704.
41304(b) 49 App.:1372(f)(2). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 402(f)(2); added Feb. 15, 1980, Pub. L. 96–192, § 9, 94 Stat. 38.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E).
41304(c) 49 App.:1371a (related to permit). Aug. 15, 1985, Pub. L. 99–88, § 100 (1st complete par. related to permit on p. 352), 99 Stat. 352.
41304(d) 49 App.:1372(f)(1) (last sentence).
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E).

In subsection (a), the words “altered” and “cancelled” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (b)(1), before clause (A), the words “alter” and “condition” are omitted as surplus. In clause (B)(i) and (ii), the words “United States” before “air carriers” and “carriers” are omitted as surplus and for consistency because only a citizen of the United States may be an “air carrier” as defined in section 40102(a) of the revised title. In clause (B)(i), the word “impaired” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (c), before clause (1), the words “Notwithstanding any other provision of law” are omitted as surplus. The words “on and after August 15, 1985” are omitted as executed. In clause (1), before subclause (A), the words “law enforcement and other” are omitted as surplus. The words “departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government” are substituted for “agencies” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code. The words “a foreign air carrier” are substituted for “any carrier” for clarity. In clause (2), the words “of public convenience and necessity” are omitted as surplus. The word “amend” is added for consistency. The words “issued under this chapter” are added for clarity.

In subsection (d), the word “response” is substituted for “protest or memorandum” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “alteration” and “cancellation” are omitted as surplus.

§41305. Applications for permits

49 U.S.C. § 41305

(a)
Form, Contents, Notice, Response, and Actions on Applications.—
(1)
A person must apply in writing to the Secretary of Transportation to be issued a permit under section 41302 of this title. The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to require that the application be—
(A)
verified;
(B)
in a certain form and contain certain information;
(C)
served on interested persons; and
(D)
accompanied by proof of service on those persons.
(2)
When an application is filed, the Secretary shall post a notice of the application in the office of the Secretary and give notice of the application to other persons as required by regulations of the Secretary. An interested person may file a response with the Secretary opposing or supporting the issuance of the permit. The Secretary shall act on an application as expeditiously as possible.
(b)
Terms.— The Secretary may impose terms for providing foreign air transportation under the permit that the Secretary finds may be required in the public interest.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1127.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
41305(a)(1) 49 App.:1372(c). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 402(c), (e) (related to terms, conditions, or limitations of permits), 72 Stat. 758.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 3(e), 98 Stat. 1704.
41305(a)(2) 49 App.:1372(d). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 402(d), 72 Stat. 758; Feb. 15, 1980, Pub. L. 96–192, § 8, 94 Stat. 38.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E).
41305(b) 49 App.:1372(e) (related to terms, conditions, or limitations of permits).
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E).

In subsection (a)(1), before clause (A), the words “A person must apply . . . to the Secretary of Transportation to be issued a permit under section 41302 of this title” are added for clarity. Clause (C) is added for clarity.

In subsection (a)(2), the words “give due notice thereof to the public by” are omitted as surplus. The word “response” is substituted for “protest or memorandum” to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “expeditiously” is substituted for “speedily” for consistency in this chapter.

In subsection (b), the words “reasonable” and “conditions, or limitations” are omitted as surplus. The words “for providing foreign air transportation” are added for clarity.

§41306. Simplified procedure to apply for, amend, modify, and suspend permits

49 U.S.C. § 41306

(a)
Regulations.— The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations that simplify the procedure for—
(1)
acting on an application for a permit to provide foreign air transportation under section 41302 of this title; and
(2)
amending, modifying, or suspending any part of that permit under section 41304(a) or (b) of this title.
(b)
Notice and Opportunity To Respond.— Regulations under this section shall provide for notice and an opportunity for each interested person to file appropriate written evidence and argument. An oral evidentiary hearing is not required to be provided under this section.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1128.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
41306(a) 49 App.:1372(h) (1st sentence). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 402(h); added Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, § 21(b)(1), 92 Stat. 1723.
49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, § 3(e), 98 Stat. 1704.
41306(b) 49 App.:1372(h) (last sentence).

In subsection (a)(1), the words “acting on” are substituted for “disposition of” for consistency. The word “provide” is substituted for “engage in” for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (a)(2), the word “alteration” is omitted as surplus. The word “transfer” is omitted because 49 App.:1372(f) does not cover transfer of a permit.

In subsection (b), the word “adequate” is omitted as surplus.