Notice Providing Guidance on Reimbursement of Passenger Expenses Incurred as a Result of Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage, 53309-53310 [E9-24982]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 199 / Friday, October 16, 2009 / Notices Dated: October 14, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–25037 Filed 10–14–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an Open Meeting on October 21, 2009, at 10 a.m., in the Auditorium, Room L–002. The subject matter of the Open Meeting will be: The Commission will consider recommendations to propose amendments to the regulatory requirements that apply to non-public trading interest, including socalled ‘‘dark pools’’ of liquidity. The recommended proposals are to: (1) Amend the definition of ‘‘bid’’ or ‘‘offer ’’ in Regulation NMS under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) to address actionable indications of interest; (2) amend the display obligations of alternative trading systems in Regulation ATS under the Exchange Act; and (3) amend the jointindustry plans for disseminating consolidated trade data. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: The Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Dated: October 14, 2009. Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary. [FR Doc. 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The Panel will recommend a road map to aid SSA in determining what future systems technologies may be developed to assist in carrying out its statutory mission. Advice and recommendations can relate to SSA’s systems in the area of Internet application, customer service, or any other arena that would improve SSA’s ability to serve the American people. Agenda: The Panel will meet on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday, November 6, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The agenda will be available on the Internet at https://www.ssa.gov/fstap/index.htm or available by e-mail or fax on request, one week prior to the starting date. During the fifth meeting, the Panel may have experts address items of interest and other relevant topics to the Panel. This additional information will further the Panel’s deliberations and the effort of the Panel subcommittees. 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E9–24919 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending September 26, 2009 The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under Sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1383 and 1384), and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2009– 0227. Date Filed: September 21, 2009. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association. Subject: Mail Vote 610—Resolution 010j—TC3 Special Passenger Amending Resolution between China (excluding Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR) and Japan (Memo 1318). Intended Effective Date: October 1, 2009. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E9–24784 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Notice Providing Guidance on Reimbursement of Passenger Expenses Incurred as a Result of Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice Providing Guidance on Reimbursement of Passenger Expenses Incurred as a Result of Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage. E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1 53310 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 199 / Friday, October 16, 2009 / Notices SUMMARY: The Department is publishing the following notice providing guidance on air carrier contract terms and policies relating to reimbursement of passenger expenses incurred in connection with lost, damaged or delayed baggage. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Lowry, Attorney, Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (C–70), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–9349. United States of America Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary Washington, DC Guidance on Reimbursement of Passenger Expenses Incurred as a result of Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Notice This notice is intended to give guidance to air carriers on their policies relating to the reimbursement of passengers’ expenses in cases where baggage has been lost, damaged or delayed. We have learned that a number of airlines have adopted policies that purport to limit reimbursement for such expenses in a variety of ways. These policies may be contained in contracts of carriage or, more often, in informal printed advisory handouts available from ticket counters or carrier agents. For example, we are aware of one such advisory handout that denies any reimbursement ‘‘for necessities’’ where the baggage is ‘‘expected’’ to reach the passenger within 24 hours of filing a delayed baggage report and limits reimbursement to actual expenses up to a fixed maximum amount per day after the first day. Also, some carriers may be providing reimbursement to passengers for incidental expenses incurred only after the outbound leg of a roundtrip. The Department’s baggage liability rule, 14 CFR part 254, contains no such limitations, and it is the enforcement policy of the Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (Aviation Enforcement Office) to consider any arbitrary limits on expense reimbursement incurred in cases involving lost, damaged or delayed baggage to violate part 254 and to constitute an unfair and deceptive practice and unfair method of competition in violation of 49 U.S.C. 41712. Section 254.4 states that an air carrier ‘‘shall not limit its liability for provable direct or consequential damages [emphasis added]’’ relating to lost, damaged or delayed baggage to less than $3,300 per passenger. To meet the requirements of part 254 and the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:37 Oct 15, 2009 Jkt 220001 requirements implicit in 49 U.S.C. 41712, carriers should remain willing to cover all reasonable, actual and verifiable expenses related to baggage loss, damage or delay up to the amount stated in part 254. Carriers should, therefore, review their contracts of carriage and any supplemental printed materials with respect to provisions for reimbursement of direct or incidental expenses related to baggage loss, damage or delay. These should not include terms setting arbitrary limits on reimbursement, apart from those set forth in part 254. If appropriate, carriers should promptly modify any printed documents, such as internal procedures and guidance and consumer informational materials, to conform to the Department’s rules and this guidance. After 90 days from the date of issue of this notice, the Aviation Enforcement Office will pursue enforcement action in appropriate cases where unlawful reimbursement policies are not corrected. Questions regarding this notice may be addressed to the Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (C–70), U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. Dated: October 9, 2009. Dayton Lehman Jr., Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings. An electronic version of this document is available at https:// www.regulations.gov. [FR Doc. E9–24982 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Request Revision From the Office of Management and Budget of a Currently Approved Information Collection Activity, Request for Comments; Service Difficulty Report AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a current information collection. Operators and repair stations are required to report any malfunctions and defects to the Administrator. SUMMARY: Please submit comments by December 15, 2009. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Mauney on (202) 267–9895, or by e-mail at: Carla.Mauney@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Title: Service Difficulty Report. Type of Request: Extension without change of an approved collection. OMB Control Number: 2120–0663. Forms(s): 8070–1. Affected Public: A total of 7,695 Respondents. Frequency: The information is collected on occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 9 minutes per response. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 6,107 hours annually. Abstract: The administrator has determined, based on evaluation of previous accidents arid other incidents, that certain events involving malfunctions and defects may be precursors to the recurrence of these accidents. As a result, operators and repair stations are required to report any malfunctions and defects to the Administrator. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Carla Mauney, Room 712, Federal Aviation Administration, IT Enterprises Business Services Division, AES–200, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimates of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2009. Carla Mauney, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services Division, AES–200. [FR Doc. E9–24750 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 199 (Friday, October 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53309-53310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-24982]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary


Notice Providing Guidance on Reimbursement of Passenger Expenses 
Incurred as a Result of Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice Providing Guidance on Reimbursement of Passenger 
Expenses Incurred as a Result of Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage.

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SUMMARY: The Department is publishing the following notice providing 
guidance on air carrier contract terms and policies relating to 
reimbursement of passenger expenses incurred in connection with lost, 
damaged or delayed baggage.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Lowry, Attorney, Office of 
Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (C-70), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-9349.

United States of America

Department of Transportation

Office of the Secretary

Washington, DC

Guidance on Reimbursement of Passenger Expenses Incurred as a result of 
Lost, Damaged or Delayed Baggage

Notice

    This notice is intended to give guidance to air carriers on their 
policies relating to the reimbursement of passengers' expenses in cases 
where baggage has been lost, damaged or delayed. We have learned that a 
number of airlines have adopted policies that purport to limit 
reimbursement for such expenses in a variety of ways.
    These policies may be contained in contracts of carriage or, more 
often, in informal printed advisory handouts available from ticket 
counters or carrier agents. For example, we are aware of one such 
advisory handout that denies any reimbursement ``for necessities'' 
where the baggage is ``expected'' to reach the passenger within 24 
hours of filing a delayed baggage report and limits reimbursement to 
actual expenses up to a fixed maximum amount per day after the first 
day. Also, some carriers may be providing reimbursement to passengers 
for incidental expenses incurred only after the outbound leg of a 
roundtrip.
    The Department's baggage liability rule, 14 CFR part 254, contains 
no such limitations, and it is the enforcement policy of the Office of 
Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (Aviation Enforcement Office) to 
consider any arbitrary limits on expense reimbursement incurred in 
cases involving lost, damaged or delayed baggage to violate part 254 
and to constitute an unfair and deceptive practice and unfair method of 
competition in violation of 49 U.S.C. 41712. Section 254.4 states that 
an air carrier ``shall not limit its liability for provable direct or 
consequential damages [emphasis added]'' relating to lost, damaged or 
delayed baggage to less than $3,300 per passenger. To meet the 
requirements of part 254 and the requirements implicit in 49 U.S.C. 
41712, carriers should remain willing to cover all reasonable, actual 
and verifiable expenses related to baggage loss, damage or delay up to 
the amount stated in part 254.
    Carriers should, therefore, review their contracts of carriage and 
any supplemental printed materials with respect to provisions for 
reimbursement of direct or incidental expenses related to baggage loss, 
damage or delay. These should not include terms setting arbitrary 
limits on reimbursement, apart from those set forth in part 254. If 
appropriate, carriers should promptly modify any printed documents, 
such as internal procedures and guidance and consumer informational 
materials, to conform to the Department's rules and this guidance. 
After 90 days from the date of issue of this notice, the Aviation 
Enforcement Office will pursue enforcement action in appropriate cases 
where unlawful reimbursement policies are not corrected. Questions 
regarding this notice may be addressed to the Office of Aviation 
Enforcement and Proceedings (C-70), U.S. Department of Transportation, 
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590.

    Dated: October 9, 2009.
Dayton Lehman Jr.,
Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and 
Proceedings.
    An electronic version of this document is available at https://www.regulations.gov.

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