CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION OR WAIVER.

SEC. 1115. CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION OR WAIVER. (a) [49 U.S.C. 40103 note] Required Coordination.— (1) In general.—On an annual basis, the Administrator shall convene a meeting with representatives of FAA-approved air shows, the general aviation community, stadiums and other large outdoor events and venues or organizations that run such events, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice— (A) to identify scheduling conflicts between FAA-approved air shows and large outdoor events and venues where— (i) flight restrictions will be imposed pursuant to section 521 of division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (49 U.S.C. 40103 note); or (ii) any other restriction will be imposed pursuant to FAA Flight Data Center Notice to Airmen 4/3621 (or any successor notice to airmen); and (B) in instances where a scheduling conflict between events is identified or is found to be likely to occur, develop appropriate operational and communication procedures to ensure for the safety and security of both events. (2) Scheduling conflict.—If the Administrator or any other stakeholder party to the required annual coordination required in paragraph (1) identifies a scheduling conflict outside of the annual meeting at any point prior to the scheduling conflict, the Administrator shall work with impacted stakeholders to develop appropriate operational and communication procedures to ensure for the safety and security of both events. (b) Operational Purposes.—Section 521(a)(2)(B) of division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (49 U.S.C. 40103 note) is amended— (1) in clause (ii) by inserting “(or attendees approved by)” after “guests of”; (2) in clause (iv) by striking “and” at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(vi) to permit the safe operation of an aircraft that is operated by an airshow performer in connection with an airshow, provided such aircraft is not permitted to operate directly over the stadium (or adjacent parking facilities) during the sporting event; and” .