Historical and Revision Notes

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 The text of 49 App.:1441(a)(3) and (5) (related to reducing accidents) is omitted as superseded by 49 App.:1903(a)(3).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 The text of 49 App.:1441(a)(5) (related to studies) is omitted as superseded by 49 App.:1903(a)(4).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.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

2018—Pub. L. 115–254, § 1111(a)(1), substituted “, studies, and retrospective reviews” for “and studies” in section catchline.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1107(a), added subsec. (c).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1111(a)(2), added subsec. (d).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Savings Clause

Pub. L. 115–254, div. C, § 1111(c), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3436, provided that: “Nothing in this section [amending this section] or the amendments made by this section may be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the [National Transportation Safety] Board to update, close, or reissue a recommendation.”