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 PUBLIC LAW 108–176—DEC. 12, 2003

117 STAT. 2517

‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the following definitions apply: ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE PROJECT.—The term ‘eligible project’ means a project to purchase equipment or software relating to the Nation’s air traffic control system that is certified or approved by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and that promotes safety, efficiency, or mobility. Such projects may include— ‘‘(A) airport-specific air traffic facilities and equipment, including local area augmentation systems, instrument landing systems, weather and wind shear detection equipment, and lighting improvements; ‘‘(B) automation tools to effect improvements in airport capacity, including passive final approach spacing tools and traffic management advisory equipment; and ‘‘(C) equipment and software that enhance airspace control procedures or assist in en route surveillance, including oceanic and offshore flight tracking. ‘‘(2) PROJECT SPONSOR.—The term ‘project sponsor’ means any major user of the national airspace system, as determined by the Secretary, including a public-use airport or a joint venture between a public-use airport and one or more air carriers. ‘‘(f) TRANSFERS OF EQUIPMENT.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and upon agreement by the Administrator, a project sponsor may transfer, without consideration, to the Federal Aviation Administration, facilities, equipment, or automation tools, the purchase of which was assisted by a grant made under this section, if such facilities, equipment or tools meet Federal Aviation Administration operation and maintenance criteria. ‘‘(g) GUIDELINES.—The Administrator shall issue advisory guidelines on the implementation of the program. The guidelines shall not be subject to administrative rulemaking requirements under subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5.’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 445 is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘44517. Program to permit cost sharing of air traffic modernization projects.’’. SEC. 184. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT REPORTS.

(a) BIANNUAL REPORTS.—Beginning 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall transmit a report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure every 6 months that describes— (1) the 10 largest programs funded under section 48101(a) of title 49, United States Code; (2) any changes in the budget for such programs; (3) the program schedule; and (4) technical risks associated with the programs. (b) SUNSET PROVISION.—This section shall cease to be effective beginning on the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

49 USC 48101 note. Effective date.

SEC. 185. CIVIL PENALTY FOR PERMANENT CLOSURE OF AN AIRPORT WITHOUT PROVIDING SUFFICIENT NOTICE.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 463 is amended by adding at the end the following:

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