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PUBLIC LAW 96-192—FEB. 15, 1980 classification, rule, regulation, or practice affecting such rate, fare, or charge, or the value of service thereunder, that may be currently in effect (and not subject to a suspension order) for any air carrier engaged in the same foreign air transportation.". SEC. 16. Section 1002(j)(5) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1482(j)(5)) is amended by (1) striking the word "and" at the end of subparagraph (E) thereof, (2) striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof "; and", and (3) adding at the end thereof the following new subparagraph: "(G) reasonably estimated or foreseeable future costs and revenues for such air carrier or foreign air carrier for a reasonably limited future period during which the rate at issue would be in effect.". SEC. 17. Section 1102 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1502) is amended by inserting "(a)" immediately after "SEC. 1102." and by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: "GOALS FOR INTERNATIONAL AVIATION POLICY

"(b) In formulating United States international air transportation policy, the Congress intends that the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Civil Aeronautics Board shall develop a negotiating policy which emphasizes the greatest degree of competition that is compatible with a well-functioning international air transportation system. This includes, among other things: "(1) the strengthening of the competitive position of United States air carriers to at least assure equality with foreign air carriers, including the attainment of opportunities for United States air carriers to maintain and increase their profitability, in foreign air transportation; "(2) freedom of air carriers and foreign air carriers to offer fares and rates which correspond with consumer demand; "(3) the fewest possible restrictions on charter air transportation; "(4) the maximum degree of multiple and permissive international authority for United States air carriers so that they will be able to respond quickly to shifts in market demand; "(5) the elimination of operational and marketing restrictions to the greatest extent possible; "(6) the integration of domestic and international air transportation; "(7) an increase in the number of nonstop United States gateway cities; "(8) opportunities for carriers of foreign countries to increase their access to United States points if exchanged for benefits of similar magnitude for United States carriers or the traveling public with permanent linkage between rights granted and rights given away; "(9) the elimination of discrimination and unfair competitive practices faced by United States airlines in foreign air transportation, including excessive landing and user fees, unreasonable ground handling requirements, undue restrictions on operations, prohibitions against change of gauge, and similar restrictive practices; and "(10) the promotion, encouragement, and development of civil aeronautics and a viable, privately owned United States air transport industry.

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