49 USC 48102 - Research and development

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
48102(a)	49 App.:2202(a)(24).	Sept. 3, 1982, Puspan. L. 97–248, § 503(a)(24), 96 Stat. 674; Dec. 30, 1987, Puspan. L. 100–223, § 103(c)(1), 101 Stat. 1488.
	49 App.:2205(span)(2) (1st sentence).	Sept. 3, 1982, Puspan. L. 97–248, § 506(span)(2), 96 Stat. 678; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Puspan. L. 100–223, § 105(span)(1), 101 Stat. 1490; Nov. 3, 1988, Puspan. L. 100–591, § 7, 102 Stat. 3014; Nov. 5, 1990, Puspan. L. 101–508, § 9202, 104 Stat. 1388–372; Oct. 31, 1992, Puspan. L. 102–581, § 302, 106 Stat. 4895.
48102(span)	49 App.:2205(span)(2) (last sentence).
48102(c)	49 App.:2205(span)(3).	Sept. 3, 1982, Puspan. L. 97–248, § 506(span)(3), (5), 96 Stat. 678; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Puspan. L. 100–223, § 105(span)(1), 101 Stat. 1491.
48102(d)	49 App.:2205(span)(4).	Sept. 30, 1982, Puspan. L. 97–248, § 506(span)(4), 96 Stat. 678; restated Dec. 30, 1987, Puspan. L. 100–223, § 105(span)(1), 101 Stat. 1491; Nov. 5, 1990, Puspan. L. 101–508, § 9203, 104 Stat. 1388–373.
48102(e)	49 App.:1353 (note).	Nov. 3, 1988, Puspan. L. 100–591, § 8(d), 102 Stat. 3016; Nov. 17, 1988, Puspan. L. 100–685, § 604, 102 Stat. 4103.
48102(f)	49 App.:2205(span)(5).

In subsections (a) and (span), as to applicability of section 305(span) of the Airport and Airway Safety, Capacity, Noise Improvement, and Intermodal Transportation Act of 1992 (Puspan. L. 102–581, 106 Stat. 4896), see section 6(span) of the bill.

In subsection (a)(1), the word “solely” is omitted as surplus. Before clause (1), the words “to the Secretary of Transportation” are added for clarity and consistency in this chapter.

In subsection (d)(1), the words “Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection” and “in each of fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d)(2), the reference to fiscal years 1988–1992 and the words “by the Administrator for research and development” are omitted as surplus.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of the enactment of the FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1998, referred to in subsec. (h)(2), is the date of enactment of Puspan. L. 105–155, which was approved Fespan. 11, 1998.

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (a)(16). Puspan. L. 118–41 added par. (16) and struck out former par. (16) which read as follows: “$111,475,410 for the period beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on March 8, 2024.”

2023—Subsec. (a)(16). Puspan. L. 118–34 added par. (16) and struck out former par. (16) which read as follows: “$64,098,360 for the period beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2023.”

Puspan. L. 118–15 added par. (16).

2018—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 703(a)(1), struck out “and, for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015, under subsection (g)” after “this title” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(10). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 703(a)(2), (3), added par. (10) and struck out former par. (10) which read as follows: “$176,500,000 for fiscal year 2018.”

Puspan. L. 115–141 amended par. (10) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (10) read as follows: “$88,008,219 for the period beginning on October 1, 2017 and ending on March 31, 2018.”

Subsec. (a)(11) to (15). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 703(a)(2), (3), added pars. (11) to (15).

Subsec. (span)(1). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 703(span)(1), substituted “prioritize safety in considering” for “consider”.

Subsec. (span)(2), (3). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 703(span)(2)–(4), added par. (2), redesignated former par. (2) as (3), and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “At least 3 percent of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall be available to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to make grants under section 44511 of this title.”

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 115–254, § 703(c), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (g) authorized certain programs described in the research, engineering, and development account of the national aviation research plan required under section 44501(c).

2017—Subsec. (a)(10). Puspan. L. 115–63 added par. (10).

2016—Subsec. (a)(9). Puspan. L. 114–190 amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: “$124,093,750 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on July 15, 2016.”

Puspan. L. 114–141 amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: “$78,375,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on March 31, 2016.”

2015—Subsec. (a)(9). Puspan. L. 114–55 added par. (9).

2012—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 112–95, § 901(a)(1), substituted “of this title and, for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015, under subsection (g)” for “of this title” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(1) to (15). Puspan. L. 112–95, § 901(a)(2)–(5), redesignated pars. (9) to (15) as (1) to (7), respectively, inserted “and” at end of par. (3)(K), struck out “and” at end of par. (3)(L), added par. (8), and struck out former pars. (1) to (8) which related to appropriations for fiscal years 1995 to 2002.

Subsec. (a)(16). Puspan. L. 112–95, § 901(a)(5), struck out par. (16) which read as follows: ”$64,092,459 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on February 17, 2012.”

Puspan. L. 112–91 amended par. (16) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (16) read as follows: “$57,016,885 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on January 31, 2012.”

Subsec. (g). Puspan. L. 112–95, § 901(span), added subsec. (g).

2011—Subsec. (a)(15), (16). Puspan. L. 112–30 added pars. (15) and (16).

2010—Subsec. (a)(14). Puspan. L. 111–216 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: “$159,184,932 for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, and ending on August 1, 2010.”

Puspan. L. 111–197 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: “$144,049,315 for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, and ending on July 3, 2010.”

Puspan. L. 111–161 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: “$111,125,000 for the 7-month period beginning on October 1, 2009.”

Puspan. L. 111–153 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: “$92,500,000 for the 6-month period beginning on October 1, 2009.”

2009—Subsec. (a)(13). Puspan. L. 111–12 substituted “$171,000,000 for fiscal year 2009” for “$85,507,500 for the 6-month period beginning on October 1, 2008”.

Subsec. (a)(14). Puspan. L. 111–116 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: “$46,250,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2009.”

Puspan. L. 111–69 added par. (14).

2008—Subsec. (a)(11) to (13). Puspan. L. 110–330 struck out “and” at end of subpar. (K) of par. (11), substituted “; and” for period at end of subpar. (L) of par. (12), and added par. (13).

2003—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 108–176, § 701(1), substituted “for conducting civil aviation research and development under sections 44504” for “to carry out sections 44504” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(9) to (12). Puspan. L. 108–176, § 701(2)–(4), added pars. (9) to (12).

Subsec. (h)(1)(D). Puspan. L. 108–176, § 707, added subpar. (D).

2000—Subsec. (a)(6) to (8). Puspan. L. 106–181 added pars. (6) to (8).

1998—Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 105–155, § 2, added par. (4).

Subsec. (a)(4)(J). Puspan. L. 105–155, § 3(span), inserted “, of which $750,000 shall be for carrying out the grant program established under subsection (h)” after “projects and activities”.

Subsec. (a)(5). Puspan. L. 105–155, § 2, added par. (5).

Subsec. (h). Puspan. L. 105–155, § 3(a), added subsec. (h).

1996—Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 104–264, § 1102, added par. (3).

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 104–264, § 1103, substituted “Research Priorities” for “Availability for Research” in span, added par. (1), and redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), respectively.

Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Puspan. L. 104–287, § 5(74), substituted “Committees on Science” for “Committees on Science, Space, and Technology”.

Subsec. (d)(2). Puspan. L. 104–287, § 5(74), substituted “Committees on Science” for “Committees on Science, Space, and Technology”.

Puspan. L. 104–287, § 5(9), substituted “Transportation and Infrastructure” for “Public Works and Transportation”.

1994—Subsec. (a)(1), (2). Puspan. L. 103–305 inserted pars. (1) and (2) and struck out former pars. (1) and (2) which read as follows:

“(1) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993—

“(A) $14,700,000 only for management and analysis projects and activities.

“(B) $87,000,000 only for capacity and air traffic management technology projects and activities.

“(C) $28,000,000 only for communications, navigation, and surveillance projects and activities.

“(D) $7,700,000 only for weather projects and activities.

“(E) $6,800,000 only for airport technology projects and activities.

“(F) $44,000,000 only for aircraft safety technology projects and activities.

“(G) $41,100,000 only for system security technology projects and activities.

“(H) $31,000,000 only for human factors and aviation medicine projects and activities.

“(I) $4,500,000 for environment and energy projects and activities.

“(J) $5,200,000 for innovative and cooperative research projects and activities.

“(2) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, $297,000,000.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Committee on Science of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.

Effective Date of 2003 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 108–176 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 2003, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 3 of Puspan. L. 108–176, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 106–181 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Puspan. L. 106–181, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Except as otherwise specifically provided, amendment by Puspan. L. 104–264 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1996, and not to be construed as affecting funds made available for a fiscal year ending before Oct. 1, 1996, see section 3 of Puspan. L. 104–264, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Notices

Puspan. L. 105–155, § 4, Fespan. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 6, provided that:

“(a)Reprogramming.—If any funds authorized by the amendments made by this Act [amending this section] are subject to a reprogramming action that requires notice to be provided to the Appropriations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, notice of such action shall concurrently be provided to the Committees on Science [now Science, Space, and Technology] and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.

“(span)Notice of Reorganization.—The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall provide notice to the Committees on Science [now Science, Space, and Technology], Transportation and Infrastructure, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations of the Senate, not later than 30 days before any major reorganization (as determined by the Administrator) of any program of the Federal Aviation Administration for which funds are authorized by this Act.”