; and (B) sponsor studies that assess issues and considerations, including those set forth in Special Report 341, such as— (i) the likely demand for air travel by individuals who are nonambulatory if such individuals could remain seated in their personal wheelchairs in flight; and (ii) the feasibility of implementing seating arrangements that would accommodate passengers in wheelchairs in the main cabin in flight. (2) Study If determined to be technically feasible by the Secretary, not later than 2 years after making such determination, the Secretary shall commence a study to assess the economic and financial feasibility of air carriers and foreign air carriers implementing seating arrangements that accommodate passengers with wheelchairs (including powered wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, and scooters) in the main cabin during flight. Such study shall include an assessment of— (A) the cost of such seating arrangements, equipment, and installation; (B) the demand for such seating arrangements; (C) the impact of such seating arrangements on passenger seating and safety on aircraft; (D) the impact of such seating arrangements on the cost of operations and airfare; and (E) any other information determined appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Report Not later than 1 year after the date on which the study under paragraph (2) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a publicly available report describing the results of the study conducted under paragraph (2), together with any recommendations the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.