49 U.S.C. § 1112
Special boards of inquiry on air transportation safety
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 747.)
(a) Establishment.— If an accident involves a substantial question about public safety in air transportation, the National Transportation Safety Board may establish a special board of inquiry composed of—
- (1) one member of the Board acting as chairman; and
- (2) 2 members representing the public, appointed by the President on notification of the establishment of the special board of inquiry.
- (b) Qualifications and Conflicts of Interest.— The public members of a special board of inquiry must be qualified by training and experience to participate in the inquiry and may not have a pecuniary interest in an aviation enterprise involved in the accident to be investigated.
- (c) Authority.— A special board of inquiry has the same authority that the Board has under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), , 108 Stat. 747.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 1112 | 49 App.:1443. | Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 703, 72 Stat. 782. |
| 49 App.:1655(d) (1st sentence). | Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(d) (1st sentence), 80 Stat. 938. | |
| 49 App.:1903(a)(1)(A). | Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–633, § 304(a)(1)(A), 88 Stat. 2168. | |
In subsection (c), the words “when convened to investigate an accident certified to it by the National Transportation Safety Board” are omitted as surplus.