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 115 STAT. 240 PUBLIC LAW 107-42—SEPT. 22, 2001 49 USC 40101 note. Deadline. 49 USC 40101 note. Deadline. 49 USC 40101 note. (i) IN GENERAL.— Upon the submission of a claim under this title, the claimant waives the right to file ' a civil action (or to be a party to an action) in any Federal or State court for damages sustained as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001. The preceding sentence does not apply to a civil action to recover collateral source obligations. (ii) PENDING ACTIONS.—In the case of an individual who is a party to a civil action described in clause (i), such individual may not submit a claim under this title unless such individual withdraws from such action by the date that is 90 days after the date on which regulations are promulgated under section 407. SEC. 406. PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (a) IN GENERAL. —Not later than 20 days after the date on which a determination is made by the Special Master regarding the amount of compensation due a claimant under this title, the Special Master shall authorize payment to such claimant of the amount determined with respect to the claimant. (b) PAYMENT AUTHORITY.—This title constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts and represents the obligation of the Federal Government to provide for the payment of amounts for compensation under this title. (c) ADDITIONAL FUNDING. — (1) IN GENERAL. —The Attorney General is authorized to accept such amounts as may be contributed by individuals, business concerns, or other entities to carry out this title, under such terms and conditions as the Attorney General may impose. (2) USE OF SEPARATE ACCOUNT.—In making payments under this section, amounts contained in any account containing funds provided under paragraph (1) shall be used prior to using appropriated amounts. SEC. 407. REGULATIONS. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Special Master, shall promulgate regulations to carry out this title, including regulations with respect to— (1) forms to be used in submitting claims under this title; (2) the information to be included in such forms; (3) procedures for hearing and the presentation of evidence; (4) procedures to assist an individual in filing and pursuing claims under this title; and (5) other matters determined appropriate by the Attorney General. SEC. 408. LIMITATION ON AIR CARRIER LIABILITY. (a) IN GENERAL.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, liability for all claims, whether for compensatory or punitive damages, arising from the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, against any air carrier shall not be in an amount greater than the limits of the liability coverage maintained by the air carrier. (b) FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION.— (1) AVAILABILITY OF ACTION.—There shall exist a Federal cause of action for damages arising out of the hijacking and

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