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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on S. 3684: Aviation Act Exemption Relief
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 1976 Senate hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. The hearing focused on the process for granting regulatory exemptions under the Act.
The hearing examines the legal standards and procedures for how the federal government grants exemptions to aviation companies from established safety and operational regulations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Aviation industry operators
These entities are subject to the regulatory exemptions and standards defined by the Federal Aviation Act.
Federal Aviation Administration
The agency responsible for administering the exemptions discussed in the legislation.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on August 3, 1976, by the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation.
- The subject of the hearing was S. 3684, a bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.
- The primary focus of the proposed legislation is the process for granting relief by exemption from aviation regulations.
- The hearing took place during the second session of the 94th Congress.
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Aviation Regulatory Review
The document captures a specific moment in 1976 where Congress was actively reviewing the flexibility of the 1958 Aviation Act.
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