In this section, before clause (1), the words “In this subchapter” are substituted for “As used in this chapter” and “Whenever in this chapter reference is made to . . . such reference shall mean” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Clause (1) restates the definition of “air carrier airport” that was contained in section 11(1) of the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 as in effect both on February 18, 1980, and immediately before September 3, 1982. The clause is added to this section to eliminate the cross-references to definitions in section 11 of the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 that are contained in the source provisions restated in sections 47106(d) and 47119(a) of the revised title. Because some of the terms used in the definition of “air carrier airport” were themselves defined in section 11, the definitions of those terms are incorporated in the definition added in clause (1) to the extent they differ from the definitions of those terms restated in this section. The words “Secretary of Transportation” and “Secretary” are substituted for “Civil Aeronautics Board” because of the transfer of authority under 49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E).

In clause (2), before subclause (A), the text of 49 App.:2202(a)(21) is omitted as surplus because the complete name of the Secretary of Transportation is used the first time the term appears in a section. In subclause (A)(iii), the words “those areas” are substituted for “thereon” for clarity.

In clause (3)(A), before subclause (i), the words “any work involved in” and “or portion thereof” are eliminated as unnecessary. The word “reconstructing” is omitted as being included in “constructing”. In subclause (ii), the words “carrying out a field investigation” are substituted for “field investigations incidental thereto” for clarity.

In clause (3)(B), before subclause (i), the word “for” is substituted for “by” for clarity. In subclause (i), the words “required by the acquisition or installation” are substituted for “thereby required” for clarity. In subclause (ii), the word “individuals” is substituted for “persons” for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code.

In clause (3)(C), before subclause (i), the words “interest in land or airspace” are substituted for “land or of any interest therein, or of any easement through or other interest in airspace” to eliminate unnecessary words. In subclause (ii), the words “existing airport hazard . . . the creation of a new airport hazard” are added for clarity and consistency in this chapter.

In clause (3)(D), the words “any . . . work involved to” are omitted as surplus. The word “Secretary” is substituted for “Department of Transportation” because of 49:102(b). The words “Administrator of the” are added because of 49:106(b).

In clause (4), the word “near” is substituted for “in the vicinity of” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “obstructs or otherwise is hazardous to the landing or taking off” are substituted for “obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off . . . or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (6), the words “for a fiscal year . . . for that fiscal year” are omitted as surplus. The words “authorized for grants” are substituted for “made available for obligation” for clarity and consistency. The word “law” is substituted for “Act of Congress” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code. The words “or limited” are omitted as surplus.

In clause (8), before subclause (A), the words “the initial as well as continuing” and “nature” are omitted as surplus. In subclause (C), the words “needed to decide which aeronautical needs should be met” are substituted for “as may be necessary to determine the short-, intermediate-, and long-range aeronautical demands required to be met” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “particular” is eliminated as unnecessary. In subclause (D), the word “prescribed” is substituted for “the establishment . . . of” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code.

In clause (9), the words “scheduled and nonscheduled” are omitted as surplus. The word “cargo” is substituted for “property (including mail)” for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (10), before subclause (A), the words “passenger boardings” are substituted for “passengers enplaned” for clarity. In subclause (A), the words “domestic, territorial, and international”, “in the States”, “scheduled and nonscheduled”, and “intrastate, interstate, and foreign” are omitted as surplus. In subclause (B), the words “who continue on an aircraft in” are substituted for “on board” for clarity. (See Cong. Rec., pp. S15296, 15297, Oct. 28, 1987, daily ed.). The words “that stops” are substituted for “which transit” for clarity. The word “located” is omitted as surplus.

In clause (12), the words “included in one project grant application” are substituted for “submitted together”, and the words “or all projects to be undertaken” are substituted for “including the combined submission of all projects”, for clarity and consistency in this chapter.

In clause (15)(A), the words “or any agency of a State, a municipality . . . other” are omitted as surplus.

In clause (19)(A), the words “either individually or jointly with one or more other public agencies” are omitted as surplus.

In clause (20), the words “the Commonwealth of” and “the Government of” are omitted as surplus.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in par. (3)(F), is Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§ 12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of Title 42 and Tables.

The Clean Air Act, referred to in par. (3)(F), is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, which is classified generally to chapter 85 (§ 7401 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7401 of Title 42 and Tables.

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, referred to in par. (3)(F), is act June 30, 1948, ch. 758, as amended generally by Pub. L. 92–500, § 2, Oct. 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 816, which is classified generally to chapter 26 (§ 1251 et seq.) of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1251 of Title 33 and Tables.

Section 395 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, referred to in par. (3)(U), is section 395 of Pub. L. 118–63, which is set out as a note under section 40131 of this title.

2024—Par. (1). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “ ‘air carrier airport’ means a public airport regularly served by—

“(A) an air carrier certificated by the Secretary of Transportation under section 41102 of this title (except a charter air carrier); or

“(B) at least one air carrier—

“(i) operating under an exemption from section 41101(a)(1) of this title that the Secretary grants; and

“(ii) having at least 2,500 passenger boardings at the airport during the prior calendar year.”

Par. (3)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(A), added cl. (iii).

Par. (3)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(B)(i), inserted “and fuel infrastructure for such equipment to remove snow” after “surveillance equipment”.

Par. (3)(B)(xi). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(B)(ii)–(iv), added cl. (xi).

Par. (3)(E). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(C), struck out “after December 31, 1991,” after “relocating”.

Par. (3)(K). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(D), struck out before period at end: “if the airport is located in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area (as defined in sections 171(2) and 175A of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501(2); 7505a)) and if the airport would be able to receive emission credits, as described in section 47139”.

Par. (3)(L). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(E), struck out “the airport is located in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area (as defined in sections 171(2) and 175A of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501(2); 7505a)), if the airport would be able to receive appropriate emission credits (as described in section 47139), and” after “technology if” in introductory provisions.

Par. (3)(P). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(F), substituted “improve reliability and efficiency of the power supply of the airport or meet current and future electrical power demand” for “improve the reliability and efficiency of the airport’s power supply” and “redundant power supply,” for “redundant power supply, and”, and inserted “, renewable energy generation and storage infrastructure (including necessary substation upgrades to support such infrastructure)” after “electrical generators” and “, and smart glass (including electrochromic glass)” before period at end.

Par. (3)(S) to (Y). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(2)(G), added subpars. (S) to (Y).

Par. (5)(A). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(3)(A), inserted “and catchment area analyses” after “planning”.

Par. (5)(D). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(3)(B)–(D), added subpar. (D).

Par. (20)(D). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(4)(C), added subpar. (D).

Par. (27). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(5), struck out “the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,” after “the Northern Mariana Islands,”.

Par. (28)(B). Pub. L. 118–63, § 702(6), substituted “for moving passengers and baggage between terminal facilities and between terminal facilities and aircraft” for “described in section 47119(a)(1)(B)”.

2018—Par. (3)(K). Pub. L. 115–254, § 165(1)(A), substituted “7505a)) and if the airport would be able to receive” for “7505a) and if such project will result in an airport receiving appropriate”.

Par. (3)(L). Pub. L. 115–254, § 165(1)(B), added subpar. (L) and struck out former subpar. (L) which read as follows: “a project for the acquisition or conversion of vehicles and ground support equipment, owned by a commercial service airport, to low-emission technology, if the airport is located in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area (as defined in sections 171(2) and 175A of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501(2); 7505a) and if such project will result in an airport receiving appropriate emission credits as described in section 47139.”

Par. (3)(P) to (R). Pub. L. 115–254, § 165(1)(C), added subpars. (P) to (R).

Par. (5). Pub. L. 115–254, § 165(2), substituted “requirements” for “regulations” in introductory provisions.

Par. (8). Pub. L. 115–254, § 165(3), substituted “public-use” for “public” in introductory provisions.

2012—Par. (3)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(a)(1), substituted “9” for “20”.

Par. (3)(G). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(a)(2), inserted “and including acquiring glycol recovery vehicles,” after “vehicles and aircraft,”.

Par. (3)(M) to (O). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(a)(3), added subpars. (M) to (O).

Par. (5). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(b), amended par. (5) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (5) read as follows: “ ‘airport planning’ means planning as defined by regulations the Secretary prescribes and includes integrated airport system planning.”

Par. (8). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(c)(3), added par. (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).

Pars. (9) to (23). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(c)(2), redesignated pars. (8) to (22) as (9) to (23), respectively. Former par. (23) redesignated (25).

Par. (24). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(d), added par. (24). Former par. (24) redesignated (26).

Pars. (25) to (27). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(c)(1), redesignated pars. (23) to (25) as (25) to (27), respectively.

Par. (28). Pub. L. 112–95, § 132(e), added par. (28).

2003—Par. (3)(B)(x). Pub. L. 108–176, § 142, inserted “; except that such activities shall be eligible for funding under this subchapter only using amounts apportioned under section 47114” before period at end.

Par. (3)(H). Pub. L. 108–176, § 141, inserted “nonhub airports and” before “airports that are not primary airports”.

Par. (3)(J). Pub. L. 108–176, § 159(b)(1)(A), redesignated subpar. (M) as (J) and struck out former subpar. (J) which read as follows: “in fiscal year 2002, any additional security related activity required by law or by the Secretary after September 11, 2001, and before October 1, 2002.”

Par. (3)(K), (L). Pub. L. 108–176, § 159(b)(1), added subpars. (K) and (L) and struck out former subpars. (K) and (L) which read as follows:

“(K) in fiscal year 2002 with respect to funds apportioned under section 47114 in fiscal years 2001 and 2002, any activity, including operational activities, of an airport that is not a primary airport if that airport is located within the confines of enhanced class B airspace, as defined by Notice to Airmen FDC 1/0618 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and the activity was carried out when any restriction in the Notice is in effect.

“(L) in fiscal year 2002, payments for debt service on indebtedness incurred to carry out a project at an airport owned or controlled by the sponsor or at a privately owned or operated airport passenger terminal financed by indebtedness incurred by the sponsor if the Secretary determines that such payments are necessary to prevent a default on the indebtedness.”

Par. (3)(M). Pub. L. 108–176, § 159(b)(1)(A), redesignated subpar. (M) as (J).

Pub. L. 108–7 added subpar. (M).

Par. (6). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(6), added par. (6) and struck out former par. (6) which read as follows: “ ‘amount made available under section 48103 of this title’ means the amount authorized for grants under section 48103 of this title as reduced by any law enacted after September 3, 1982.”

Par. (10). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(5), added par. (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (14).

Par. (10)(A), (B). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(3), added subpars. (A) and (B) and struck out former subpars. (A) and (B) which read as follows:

“(A) means revenue passenger boardings on an aircraft in service in air commerce as the Secretary determines under regulations the Secretary prescribes; and

“(B) includes passengers who continue on an aircraft in international flight that stops at an airport in the 48 contiguous States, Alaska, or Hawaii for a nontraffic purpose.”

Par. (11). Pub. L. 108–176, § 159(d), amended section as amended by Pub. L. 108–176, § 801, by adding par. (11).

Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(4), redesignated par. (11) as (15).

Pars. (12) to (18). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(4), (5), added pars. (12) and (13) and redesignated pars. (10) to (14) as (14) to (18), respectively. Former pars. (15) to (18) redesignated (19) to (22), respectively.

Pars. (19), (20). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(4), redesignated pars. (15) and (16) as (19) and (20), respectively. Former pars. (19) and (20) redesignated (24) and (25), respectively.

Pars. (21) and (22). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(4), redesignated pars. (17) and (18) as pars. (21) and (22), respectively.

Par. (23). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(2), added par. (23).

Pars. (24), (25). Pub. L. 108–176, § 801(a)(1), redesignated pars. (19) and (20) as (24) and (25), respectively.

2001—Par. (3)(B)(x). Pub. L. 107–71, § 119(a)(5), added cl. (x).

Par. (3)(J) to (L). Pub. L. 107–71, § 119(a)(1), added subpars. (J) to (L).

2000—Par. (3)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 106–181, § 121(c)(1), substituted “, universal access systems, and emergency call boxes,” for “and universal access systems,” and inserted “and integrated in-pavement lighting systems for runways and taxiways and other runway and taxiway incursion prevention devices” before semicolon at end.

Par. (3)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 106–181, § 121(c)(2), inserted before semicolon at end “, including closed circuit weather surveillance equipment if the airport is located in Alaska”.

Par. (3)(B)(vii), (viii). Pub. L. 106–181, § 122, added cls. (vii) and (viii).

Par. (3)(B)(ix). Pub. L. 106–181, § 514(a), added cl. (ix).

Par. (3)(H). Pub. L. 106–181, § 123(b), added subpar. (H).

Par. (3)(I). Pub. L. 106–181, § 137(b), added subpar. (I).

1996—Par. (3)(E). Pub. L. 104–264, § 142(b)(1)(A), inserted “or under section 40117” before period at end.

Par. (3)(F). Pub. L. 104–264, § 142(b)(1)(B), struck out “paid for by a grant under this subchapter and” after “airport, if”.

1994—Par. (3)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 103–305 inserted “, including explosive detection devices and universal access systems,” after “or security equipment”.

Amendment by Pub. L. 108–176 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 2003, except as otherwise specifically provided, see section 3 of Pub. L. 108–176, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 106–181 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 of Pub. L. 106–181, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Except as otherwise specifically provided, amendment by Pub. L. 104–264 applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1996, and not to be construed as affecting funds made available for a fiscal year ending before Oct. 1, 1996, see section 3 of Pub. L. 104–264, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.

Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title I, § 162, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3223, as amended by Pub. L. 118–15, div. B, title II, § 2202(p), Sept. 30, 2023, 137 Stat. 83; Pub. L. 118–34, title I, § 102(p), Dec. 26, 2023, 137 Stat. 1114; Pub. L. 118–41, title I, § 102(p), Mar. 8, 2024, 138 Stat. 22; Pub. L. 118–63, title VII, § 731, May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1273, provided that: “Notwithstanding section 47102 of title 49, United States Code, for fiscal years 2024 through 2028—

Pub. L. 108–176, title I, § 159(b)(2), Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2510, provided that:

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.