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+TSRA
Not a chance the government lets this pass without first identifying another form of tax or service charge.
Perhaps they treat the ACP like the ATPL going forward: an ACP applicant has to complete the course to a written exam, now administered by TC for which a $300 fee is applied (ATPL fee x2 because why the hell not). The monitor is taken over by the airline. Monitors must take another course and pay $500.
Then the person demonstrates they have, or have held, the appropriate license and applies to TC for their little sticker. 90 days later and after five phone calls to the local office, the applicant gets a temporary certificate in the mail. 120 days later they get the sticker.
Then, to maintain currency, the ACP must complete x checks in y time period. Furthermore, they must pay TC some fee, say $110/year (Medical fee x2 because, again why the hell not) to stay legal.
If any of this comes to pass, I’ll agree to wear a “traitor” sign so you know its me. :P