Pub. L. 108-199, div. F, tit. V, sec. 521

Sec. 521. (a) In General.—The Secretary of Transportation—(1) shall, without regard to any fiscal year limitation, maintain in full force and effect the restrictions imposed under Federal Aviation Administration Notices to Airmen FDC 3/2122, FDC 3/2123, and FDC 2/0199; and(2) may not grant any waivers or exemptions from such restrictions, except—(A) as authorized by air traffic control for operational or safety purposes;(B) with respect to an event, stadium, or other venue—(i) for operational purposes;(ii) for the transport of team members, officials of the governing body, and immediate family members and guests of such team members and officials to and from such event, stadium, or venue;(iii) in the case of a sporting event, for the transport of equipment or parts to and from such sporting event;(iv) to permit a broadcast rights holder to provide broadcast coverage of such event, stadium, or venue; and(v) for safety and security purposes related to such event, stadium, or venue; and(C) to allow the operation of an aircraft in restricted airspace to the extent necessary to arrive at or depart from an airport using standard air traffic control procedures.(b) Limitations on Use of Funds.—None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by title I of this Act may be obligated or expended to terminate or limit the restrictions imposed under the Federal Aviation Administration Notices to Airmen referred to in subsection (a), or to grant waivers of, or exemptions from, such restrictions except as provided under subsection (a)(2).(c) Broadcast Contracts not Affected.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect contractual rights pertaining to any broadcasting agreement.