Puerto Rico Air Cargo Industry Empowerment Act
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes federal aviation laws to include Puerto Rico alongside Alaska in rules about air cargo. The bill amends existing federal transportation law to apply certain cargo regulations to Puerto Rico.
Who It Affects
Businesses and individuals involved in air cargo operations in Puerto Rico. Federal agencies that oversee aviation and air cargo transportation.
Key Provisions
• The heading of Section 41703(e) of title 49, United States Code is changed to include "or Puerto Rico" after "Alaska" (Sec. 2)
• The phrase "or Puerto Rico" is added after "Alaska" each place it appears in Section 41703(e) of title 49, United States Code (Sec. 2)
What Changes
Federal air cargo rules that previously applied only to Alaska will now also apply to Puerto Rico. This means Puerto Rico receives the same regulatory treatment as Alaska under federal aviation law regarding cargo transportation.
Important Definitions
None defined
Effective Date
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