2011 US Code
Title 49 - Transportation
Subtitle II - OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (§§ 1101 - 1155)
Chapter 11 - NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD (§§ 1101 - 1155)
Subchapter II - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE (§§ 1111 - 1119)
Section 1116 - Reports and studies
View Metadata| Publication Title | United States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION SUBTITLE II - OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CHAPTER 11 - NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD SUBCHAPTER II - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE Sec. 1116 - Reports and studies |
| Contains | section 1116 |
| Date | 2011 |
| Laws in Effect as of Date | January 3, 2012 |
| Positive Law | Yes |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Pub. L. 103-272, §1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 751. |
| Statutes at Large References | 72 Stat. 781 80 Stat. 938 88 Stat. 2168, 2169 95 Stat. 1065 96 Stat. 2444 101 Stat. 1528 108 Stat. 751 |
| Public Law References | Public Law 85-726, Public Law 89-670, Public Law 93-633, Public Law 97-74, Public Law 97-449, Public Law 100-223, Public Law 103-272 |
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(a)
(1) advocate meaningful responses to reduce the likelihood of transportation accidents similar to those investigated by the Board; and
(2) propose corrective action to make the transportation of individuals as safe and free from risk of injury as possible, including action to minimize personal injuries that occur in transportation accidents.
(b)
(1) carry out special studies and investigations about transportation safety, including avoiding personal injury;
(2) examine techniques and methods of accident investigation and periodically publish recommended procedures for accident investigations;
(3) prescribe requirements for persons reporting accidents and aviation incidents that—
(A) may be investigated by the Board under this chapter; or
(B) involve public aircraft (except aircraft of the armed forces and the intelligence agencies);
(4) evaluate, examine the effectiveness of, and publish the findings of the Board about the transportation safety consciousness of other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government and their effectiveness in preventing accidents; and
(5) evaluate the adequacy of safeguards and procedures for the transportation of hazardous material and the performance of other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government responsible for the safe transportation of that material.
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 751.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 1116(a) | 49 App.:1441(a)(3), (5) (related to reducing accidents). | Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, §701(a)(3), (5), 72 Stat. 781. |
| 49 App.:1655(c)(1). | Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, §6(c)(1), 80 Stat. 938; Jan. 12, 1983, Pub. L. 97–449, §7(b), 96 Stat. 2444. | |
| 49 App.:1655(d) (1st sentence). | Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, §6(d) (1st sentence), 80 Stat. 938. | |
| 49 App.:1903(a)(1)(A), (3). | Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–633, §304(a)(1)(A), (3)–(5), (7), (8), 88 Stat. 2168, 2169. | |
| 1116(b)(1) | 49 App.:1441(a)(5) (related to studies). | |
| 49 App.:1655(d) (1st sentence). | ||
| 49 App.:1903(a)(1)(A), (4). | ||
| 1116(b) (2)–(5) | 49 App.:1903(a)(5). | |
| 49 App.:1903(a)(6). | Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–633, §304(a)(6), 88 Stat. 2169; Nov. 3, 1981, Pub. L. 97–74, §4, 95 Stat. 1065; Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, §311(a), 101 Stat. 1528. | |
| 49 App.:1903(a)(7), (8). |
In subsection (a)(1), the word “recommending” is omitted as being included in “advocate” in 49 App.:1903(a)(3). The word “recurrence” is omitted as surplus. The text of 49 App.:1441(a)(3) and (5) (related to reducing accidents) is omitted as superseded by 49 App.:1903(a)(3).
In subsection (b)(1), the words “carry out” are substituted for “initiate and conduct” in 49 App.:1903(a)(4) for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The text of 49 App.:1441(a)(5) (related to studies) is omitted as superseded by 49 App.:1903(a)(4).
In subsection (b)(2), the word “examine” is substituted for “assess and reassess” for clarity. The words “prepare and” are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b)(3), the words “by regulation” are omitted as unnecessary because of section 1113(f) of the revised title.
In subsection (b)(4), the word “effectiveness” is substituted for “efficacy” for clarity.
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