Total Score: 720/2,100 points (34.3% of maximum possible score)
The NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 aims to enhance the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which moderately expands government power and increases spending. While the Act focuses on improving aviation safety and efficiency, it does not significantly reduce government interference or enhance personal freedom.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 60 | Grants new responsibilities to the government to improve the NOTAM system. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 50 | Imposes requirements on aviation businesses for compliance. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 20 | Limited impact on existing laws. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 70 | Allocates funding for improvements and oversight activities. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 65 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies for implementing improvements. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 40 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with new requirements. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 55 | Introduces new reporting requirements for aviation-related entities. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 20 | Includes some sunset clauses to limit the duration of certain provisions. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 60 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to oversee implementation. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 30 | Provides limited provisions for judicial review of actions mandated by the act. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 25 | Grants some emergency powers for aviation safety. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 30 | Offers limited exemptions from existing regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 50 | Includes assessments of expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 70 | Increases spending to fund the improvements, with some impact on taxes. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 35 | Minor impact on the market through compliance incentives. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 25 | Minimal impact on the tax code. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 20 | Largely stays within the original purpose of improving the NOTAM system. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 30 | Increases government power through new responsibilities and oversight. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 40 | Some impact on free markets due to increased oversight and reporting. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 35 | Minor impact on personal freedoms related to aviation compliance. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |