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 108 STAT. 1572 PUBLIC LAW 103-305—AUG. 23, 1994 (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (10) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: "(11) that the airport improvement program should be administered to encourage projects that employ innovative technology, concepts, and approaches that will promote safety, capacity, and efficiency improvements in the construction of airports and in the air transportation system (including the development and use of innovative concrete and other materials in the construction of airport facilities to minimize initial laydown costs, minimize time out of service, and maximize lifecycle durability) and to encourage and solicit innovative technology proposals and activities in the expenditure of funding pursuant to this subchapter;". SEC. 105. INCLUSION OF EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DEVICES AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS SYSTEMS. Section 47102(3)(B)(ii) is amended by inserting after "or security equipment" the following: ", including explosive detection devices and universal access systems,". SEC. 106. SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT GRANT APPLICA- TIONS. Section 47105(a)(1)(B) is amended— (1) by striking "at least 2" each place it appears and inserting "1 or more"; and (2) by striking "similar". SEC. 107. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. (a) CONDITION OF ASSISTANCE.— Section 47105 is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: "(e) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. —After January 1, 1995, the Secretary may approve an application under this subchapter for the replacement or reconstruction of pavement at an airport only if the sponsor has provided such assurances or certifications as the Secretary may determine appropriate that such airport has implemented an effective airport pavement maintenance-management program. The Secretary may require such reports on pavement condition and pavement management programs as the Secretary determines may be useful.". (b) STUDY. — (1) IN GENERAL. —The Secretary shall study the products used for airport pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. Such study shall consider, at a minimum, the cost and benefits of the following: (A) A requirement that the manufacturer or installer of such products provide minimum warranties. (B) Establishment of enhanced minimum specifications or performance standards for such products. (C) The use of insurance or other means to improve the performance and value of such products. (2) SOLICITATION OF VIEWS.—In conducting the study under this subsection, the Secretary shall solicit and consider the views of airport operators, manufacturers of airport pavement maintenance and rehabilitation products, installers of such

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