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Jack Reed: “The only exception other than Price-Anderson I can think of is General Aviation Aircraft, over 18 years old, that has…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2004
The only exception other than Price-Anderson I can think of is General Aviation Aircraft, over 18 years old, that has special protection. That is a very narrow protection, and I think it is nothing like contemplated in this legislation. I must also note those aircraft are supervised by the FAA. There is significant Federal involvement in the design and airworthiness, things that do not apply at all to a weapon.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Discussing exceptions in legislation related to aviation and federal oversight.

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