; (C) activities undertaken by the institution as part of research projects, including research projects sponsored by the Federal Government; and (D) other academic activities at the institution, including general research, engineering, and robotics. 2154. Transition language (a) Regulations Notwithstanding the repeals under sections 2122(b)(2), 2124(b)(2), 2125(b)(2), 2127(b)(2), 2128(b)(2), and 2133(b)(2) of this Act, all orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, and contracts, which have been issued under any law described under subsection (b) of this section on or before the effective date of this Act shall continue in effect until modified or revoked by the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, as applicable, by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law other than this Act. (b) Laws described The laws described under this subsection are as follows: (1) Section 332(c) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note). (2) Section 332(d) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note). (3) Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note). (4) Section 334 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note). (5) Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note). (6) Section 2206 of the FAA Extension Safety and Security Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–190 ; 130 Stat. 615). (c) Effect on pending proceedings This Act shall not affect administrative or judicial proceedings pending on the effective date of this Act. IV Operator safety 2161. Short title This part may be cited as the Drone Operator Safety Act . 2162. Findings