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 124 STAT. 2364 PUBLIC LAW 111–216—AUG. 1, 2010 (B) REVIEW.—Not later than 12 months after the date of submission of a plan update under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall review and accept or reject the update. If the Administrator rejects an update, the Administrator shall provide suggested modifications for resubmission of the update. (5) COMPLIANCE.—A part 121 air carrier shall comply with the fatigue risk management plan of the air carrier that is accepted by the Administrator under this subsection. (6) CIVIL PENALTIES.—A violation of this subsection by a part 121 air carrier shall be treated as a violation of chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, for purposes of the applica- tion of civil penalties under chapter 463 of that title. (c) EFFECT OF COMMUTING ON FATIGUE.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the effects of commuting on pilot fatigue and report its findings to the Administrator. (2) STUDY.—In conducting the study, the National Academy of Sciences shall consider— (A) the prevalence of pilot commuting in the commer- cial air carrier industry, including the number and percent- age of pilots who commute; (B) information relating to commuting by pilots, including distances traveled, time zones crossed, time spent, and methods used; (C) research on the impact of commuting on pilot fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms; (D) commuting policies of commercial air carriers (including passenger and all-cargo air carriers), including pilot check-in requirements and sick leave and fatigue poli- cies; (E) postconference materials from the Federal Aviation Administration’s June 2008 symposium titled ‘‘Aviation Fatigue Management Symposium: Partnerships for Solu- tions’’; (F) Federal Aviation Administration and international policies and guidance regarding commuting; and (G) any other matters as the Administrator considers appropriate. (3) PRELIMINARY FINDINGS.—Not later than 120 days after the date of entering into arrangements under paragraph (1), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the Adminis- trator its preliminary findings under the study. (4) REPORT.—Not later than 9 months after the date of entering into arrangements under paragraph (1), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit a report to the Administrator containing its findings under the study and any recommenda- tions for regulatory or administrative actions by the Federal Aviation Administration concerning commuting by pilots. (5) RULEMAKING.—Following receipt of the report of the National Academy of Sciences under paragraph (4), the Administrator shall— (A) consider the findings and recommendations in the report; and Deadline. Deadline. Study. Reports.