ACT NOW ! Shuster to gut FT/DT in FAA Bill
05-05-2011, 07:31 AM
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A Note on my Amendment to the FAA Reauthorization
by Congressman Bill Shuster on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 8:52am
My amendment to the FAA Reauthorization bill that will be voted on today in the House has attracted attention, and unfortunately there have been some mischaracterizations in the debate. In an effort to clarify the issue, I invite you to read my amendment. (see text)
The intent of my efforts is to improve the rulemaking process at the FAA and to increase safety. I strongly support pilot and passenger safety, have voted in favor of important aviation safety legislation, and strive to keep America’s aviation industry safe and economically viable.
The amendment seeks to prevent “one size fits all rulemaking.” It is important to note that FAA Administrator Babbitt (the former president of the Airline Pilots Association) has stated that “in rulemaking, not only does one size not fit all, but it’s unsafe to think it can.”
Specifically, my amendment requires an analysis of different aviation industry segments and the tailoring of future regulations to industry segments where appropriate. Simply put, the more specific a regulation is, the safer the aviation community will be. It also requires the FAA to conduct rulemakings with certain basic principles in mind, including a reasoned cost benefit analysis; an assessment of its economic impact; and a mandate that regulations are based on sound science.
Contrary to some allegations, my intent is not to single out any particular regulation or proposed regulation or to apply to ongoing rulemakings. This proposal is PROSPECTIVE, NOT RETROACTIVE.
Further, my amendment consistent with President Obama’s recent statements on regulatory reform. By codifying these procedures, the amendment allows them to be judicially enforced under the Administrative Procedure Act. Executive orders that currently contain similar requirements explicitly preclude judicial review.
I have supported important safety efforts established by Congress and in process at the FAA, and my current amendment follows in that spirit.
05-05-2011, 07:37 AM
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Well, this is the email response I got from a big wig woman at the FAA rule making committee on this only two weeks ago..
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Mr. XXXXX,
We fully intend to meet the statutory deadline of August 1, 2011. Our
decisions on how to proceed are based on the best available information,
taking into account both the need for aviation safety and the costs
associated with assuring the highest level of satety. Please be aware that
all federal agencies are required to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and
must find that the anticipated public benefits associated with a regulation
are cost justified.
Rebecca MacPherson
Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations
Federal Aviation Administration
From: "XXXX" [email protected]>
To: Rebecca MacPherson/AWA/FAA@FAA
Date: 04/09/2011 12:46 AM
Subject: 14 CFR 117 and 121 NPRM
Rebecca,
When can we expect to see the final language for the long needed and
awaited FAA regulations on Flightcrew Member Duty and Rest Requirements?
Is there a firm deadline or is this going to drag on until some congressman
or senator gets a bill passed to kill it?
I last heard by Summer.. is this still the case? And is the process
proceeding purely on a scientific basis with no lobbying and financial
bribes/payoffs by Airline/Corporate (or union) interests?
Regards
XXXXXXX
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read into it what you will.... but this country is bought and paid for by lobbies for the very wealthy and corporations...
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Mr. XXXXX,
We fully intend to meet the statutory deadline of August 1, 2011. Our
decisions on how to proceed are based on the best available information,
taking into account both the need for aviation safety and the costs
associated with assuring the highest level of satety. Please be aware that
all federal agencies are required to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and
must find that the anticipated public benefits associated with a regulation
are cost justified.
Rebecca MacPherson
Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations
Federal Aviation Administration
From: "XXXX" [email protected]>
To: Rebecca MacPherson/AWA/FAA@FAA
Date: 04/09/2011 12:46 AM
Subject: 14 CFR 117 and 121 NPRM
Rebecca,
When can we expect to see the final language for the long needed and
awaited FAA regulations on Flightcrew Member Duty and Rest Requirements?
Is there a firm deadline or is this going to drag on until some congressman
or senator gets a bill passed to kill it?
I last heard by Summer.. is this still the case? And is the process
proceeding purely on a scientific basis with no lobbying and financial
bribes/payoffs by Airline/Corporate (or union) interests?
Regards
XXXXXXX
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read into it what you will.... but this country is bought and paid for by lobbies for the very wealthy and corporations...
05-08-2011, 06:27 PM
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I just emailed my Congressman. I have met him personally. He is a pilot and frequently flies in and out of my local airport.
Here is the letter I sent him.
Congressman Graves,
I have met you personally at Roosterville airport. You seemed to be a stand up guy and someone that I thought might actually be fighting for people instead of business. I was wrong.
By your voting of "AYES" on - H R 658 RECORDED VOTE 1-Apr-2011 12:07 PM - you have proven that you are no different than any other politician.
I asked you personally at Roosterville Airport about your thoughts on duty times and you told me what you thought I wanted to hear. Your vote was contrary to what our talk reflected. I gave you my vote based upon our talk. That shall never happen again. Your vote was bought for $115,750 by corporations wishing to fight the bill.
You have lost my trust. You have lost my respect. You no longer have my vote.
Give me a call next time you fly to Roosterville. I'd love to talk with you more. I might not believe anything you say this time, but at least I'd know what atrocities to be prepared for.
my name
address
If I get a reply I'll post it too.
X
Here is the letter I sent him.
Congressman Graves,
I have met you personally at Roosterville airport. You seemed to be a stand up guy and someone that I thought might actually be fighting for people instead of business. I was wrong.
By your voting of "AYES" on - H R 658 RECORDED VOTE 1-Apr-2011 12:07 PM - you have proven that you are no different than any other politician.
I asked you personally at Roosterville Airport about your thoughts on duty times and you told me what you thought I wanted to hear. Your vote was contrary to what our talk reflected. I gave you my vote based upon our talk. That shall never happen again. Your vote was bought for $115,750 by corporations wishing to fight the bill.
You have lost my trust. You have lost my respect. You no longer have my vote.
Give me a call next time you fly to Roosterville. I'd love to talk with you more. I might not believe anything you say this time, but at least I'd know what atrocities to be prepared for.
my name
address
If I get a reply I'll post it too.
X
05-23-2011, 05:33 AM
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just got this in an email this morning, looks like he pulled the amendment from the bill....
REP. SHUSTER WITHDRAWS AMENDMENT ON PILOT FATIGUE
TO THE FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL
Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2011)-- The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 commercial passenger and all-cargo cargo pilots is pleased to announce that Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) has withdrawn his Amendment (#6) on Pilot Fatigue to the FAA Reauthorization Bill (HR 658).
On Friday, Rep. Shuster withdrew his amendment which sought to require the FAA to recognize that the United States' aviation industry is composed of a variety of different segments with different operating characteristics and require the FAA to tailor the regulations to address the unique characteristics of each industry segment. He announced that he would withdraw the language to avoid further delay in conference negotiations and the legislation's enactment.
CAPA prides itself on being a leader in aviation safety by providing comprehensive solutions to regulatory reforms, and has long advocated "One Level of Safety" for all commercial flight operations. CAPA does not support any form of "carve out" or "waiver" of fatigue regulations for certain types of operations.
"Congressman Shuster's amendment could have stalled progress on significant aviation safety rules passed by Congress last summer," said Captain Carl Kuwitzky, President of CAPA. He further added, "The amendment could have undermined the hard work of the 111th Congress with regard to HR 5900 and Airline Safety, and essentially "undo" the FAA's long fought battle for "One Level of Safety."
Science has proven that effects of fatigue on the human body are the same regardless of the type of operation. The crews hauling our troops and the cargo that keep this country running should be covered by the same rest rules as the crews that carry passengers on an everyday basis. There must be industry standard rules for providing safe transportation services to the flying public and critical air transport of military personnel.
"We are very pleased that Congressman Shuster withdrew his amendment," said Captain Kuwitzky. He further added, "Congress should ensure that regulators put safety before the economic interests of the airline industry, and we look forward to working with the Rep. Shuster on comprehensive regulatory reforms in the future. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported CAPA, and our 28,000 pilots, opposing this amendment".
The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations is a trade association which represents over 28,000 professional pilots at carriers including American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, UPS Airlines, US Airways, Southern Air, ABX Air, Atlas Air Cargo, Kalitta Air, Polar Air Cargo, Arrow Air, Horizon Air, Gulfstream Air, Cape Air, Miami Air, Omni Air and USA 3000.
TO THE FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL
Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2011)-- The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 commercial passenger and all-cargo cargo pilots is pleased to announce that Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) has withdrawn his Amendment (#6) on Pilot Fatigue to the FAA Reauthorization Bill (HR 658).
On Friday, Rep. Shuster withdrew his amendment which sought to require the FAA to recognize that the United States' aviation industry is composed of a variety of different segments with different operating characteristics and require the FAA to tailor the regulations to address the unique characteristics of each industry segment. He announced that he would withdraw the language to avoid further delay in conference negotiations and the legislation's enactment.
CAPA prides itself on being a leader in aviation safety by providing comprehensive solutions to regulatory reforms, and has long advocated "One Level of Safety" for all commercial flight operations. CAPA does not support any form of "carve out" or "waiver" of fatigue regulations for certain types of operations.
"Congressman Shuster's amendment could have stalled progress on significant aviation safety rules passed by Congress last summer," said Captain Carl Kuwitzky, President of CAPA. He further added, "The amendment could have undermined the hard work of the 111th Congress with regard to HR 5900 and Airline Safety, and essentially "undo" the FAA's long fought battle for "One Level of Safety."
Science has proven that effects of fatigue on the human body are the same regardless of the type of operation. The crews hauling our troops and the cargo that keep this country running should be covered by the same rest rules as the crews that carry passengers on an everyday basis. There must be industry standard rules for providing safe transportation services to the flying public and critical air transport of military personnel.
"We are very pleased that Congressman Shuster withdrew his amendment," said Captain Kuwitzky. He further added, "Congress should ensure that regulators put safety before the economic interests of the airline industry, and we look forward to working with the Rep. Shuster on comprehensive regulatory reforms in the future. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported CAPA, and our 28,000 pilots, opposing this amendment".
The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations is a trade association which represents over 28,000 professional pilots at carriers including American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, UPS Airlines, US Airways, Southern Air, ABX Air, Atlas Air Cargo, Kalitta Air, Polar Air Cargo, Arrow Air, Horizon Air, Gulfstream Air, Cape Air, Miami Air, Omni Air and USA 3000.
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