FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PLANS.

SEC. 403. FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PLANS. (a) Inclusion of Nonrevenue Passengers in Family Assistance Coverage.—Section 41313(a)(2) is amended to read as follows: “(2) Passenger.—The term ‘passenger’ has the meaning given such term by section 1136.”. (b) Accidents for Which Plan Is Required.—Section 41313(b) is amended by striking “significant” and inserting “major”. (c) Contents of Plans.— (1) In general.—Section 41313(c) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(15) Training of employees and agents.—An assurance that the foreign air carrier will provide adequate training to the employees and agents of the carrier to meet the needs of survivors and family members following an accident. “(16) Consultation on carrier response not covered by plan.—An assurance that the foreign air carrier, in the 114 STAT. 131 event that the foreign air carrier volunteers assistance to United States citizens within the United States with respect to an aircraft accident outside the United States involving major loss of life, the foreign air carrier will consult with the Board and the Department of State on the provision of the assistance.”. (2) Submission of updated plans.—The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the 180th day following the date of the enactment of this Act. On or before such 180th day, each foreign air carrier providing foreign air transportation under chapter 413 of title 49, United States Code, shall submit to the Secretary and the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board an updated plan under section 41313 of such title that meets the requirements of the amendment made by paragraph (1).