In subsection (a), the words “for airport development or airport planning” are omitted because of the definition of “project” in section 47102 of the revised title. The text of 49 App.:2212(a) (last sentence) is omitted as surplus because of 49:322(a).

In subsection (b)(1), the word “approved” is omitted as surplus because a project that was not approved could not be carried out in compliance with a grant agreement. The words “in compliance with the grant agreement made for the project under this subchapter” are substituted for “in conformity with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement entered into in connection with the project” to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “sponsor” is substituted for “recipient” for clarity.

In subsection (b)(2)(A), the words “with respect to the project” are omitted as unnecessary because “the grant agreement” means “the grant agreement made for the project” referred to in clause (1) of this subsection. The words “under the project” are omitted as surplus.

Subsection (b)(3) is substituted for “in the opinion of the Secretary it is reasonable in amount, and if the Secretary determines that a project cost is unreasonable in amount, the Secretary may allow as an allowable project cost only so much of such project cost as the Secretary determines to be reasonable” to eliminate unnecessary words.

Subsection (b)(5) is substituted for “except that in no event may the Secretary allow project costs in excess of the definite amount stated in the grant agreement except to the extent authorized by section 2211(b) of this Appendix” for consistency in this section.

In subsection (c), before clause (1), the words “The Secretary may decide that a project cost . . . is allowable” are substituted for “However, the allowable costs of a project . . . may include . . . and the allowable costs of a project . . . may include” for clarity and consistency in the revised title. The words “incurred after May 13, 1946, and before the date the grant agreement is executed” are substituted for “which were incurred prior to the execution of the grant agreement and subsequent to May 13, 1946” and “which were incurred subsequent to May 13, 1946” to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (1), the words “preparation of”, “acquisition of”, “by the sponsor specifically in connection with the accomplishment of the project for airport development” are omitted as surplus. The words “property interests in land or airspace” are substituted for “land or interests therein or easements through or other interests in airspace” to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (d)(1), before clause (A), the words “The Secretary may decide that the cost . . . is allowable” are substituted for “the Secretary may approve, as allowable project costs” and “The Secretary shall approve project costs allowable under paragraph (1) of this subsection” for clarity and consistency in this section. In clause (B), the words “the boundaries of” are omitted as surplus. In clause (C), the words “and conditions” are omitted as being included in “terms”.

In subsection (d)(2), the words “In making a decision under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary may approve as allowable costs” are substituted for “In the case of a commercial service airport . . . the Secretary may approve, under the preceding sentence as allowable project costs” for consistency in this subsection.

In subsection (e)(1), the word “sponsor” is substituted for “applicant” for consistency. The words “stipulated as” and “Subject to the provisions of this paragraph” are omitted as surplus. The word “reimburse” is substituted for “make payments under paragraph (2) of this subsection” and “pay” for clarity. The words “payable on account of such project in accordance with such letter of intent” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (e)(2), before clause (A), the text of 49 App.:2212(d)(1)(C) (last sentence) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (e)(3), the words “A letter of intent issued” are substituted for “action” for clarity. The word “deemed” before “an obligation” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (f)(2), the words “of a hangar or” are omitted as being included in “airport building”.

The source credits for all of subsection (b) are included for clarity though only subsection (b)(2) is affected by the amendment. The source credits for 49:47110(c) are included to correct a mistake on p. 405 of H. R. Rept. 103–180 (103d Cong., 1st Sess., July 15, 1993).

In subsection (b)(2)(C)(ii), the words “before the cost is incurred” are added for clarity.

Section 47114(d)(3)(A), referred to in subsecs. (b)(2)(C) and (g), was redesignated section 47114(d)(2)(A) by Pub. L. 118–63, title VII, § 712(b)(6), May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1256.

2024—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 118–63, § 709(1)(A), struck out “after May 13, 1946, and” after “this section incurred” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 118–63, § 709(1)(B), inserted “or preparing for” after “formulating” and “utility relocation, work site preparation,” before “and administration”.

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 118–63, § 709(2), substituted “section 47114 or distributed from the small airport fund under section 47116” for “section 47114(c)(1) or 47114(d)”.

Subsec. (e)(2)(C). Pub. L. 118–63, § 709(3), substituted “medium hub airport or large hub airport” for “commercial service airport having at least 0.25 percent of the boardings each year at all such airports”.

Subsec. (e)(7). Pub. L. 118–63, § 710(b)(1), substituted “under this subsection” for “under this section” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 118–63, § 709(4), substituted “section 47114(c)(1)(D) or section 47114(d)(2)(A)” for “section 47114(d)(3)(A)”.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 118–63, § 709(5), 710(a), added subsec. (i) and struck out former subsec. (i) which related to bird-detecting radar systems.

2022—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 117–186, § 2(a), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpar. (B).

Subsec. (e)(7). Pub. L. 117–186, § 2(b), substituted “Partnership program airports” for “Partnership Program Airports” in heading.

2018—Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–254, § 539(n)(1), substituted “compatibility” for “compatability”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(D)(i). Pub. L. 115–254, § 539(n)(2), substituted “climatic” for “climactic”.

Subsec. (e)(7). Pub. L. 115–254, § 184(b), added par. (7).

2012—Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 112–95, § 138(a), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: “if the cost is incurred after September 11, 2001, for a project described in section 47102(3)(J), 47102(3)(K), or 47102(3)(L) and shall not depend upon the date of execution of a grant agreement made under this subchapter;”.

Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 112–95, § 138(b), added par. (7).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 112–95, § 138(c), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) related to terminal development costs.

Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 112–95, § 111(c)(2)(A)(ii), substituted “charge” for “fee”.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 112–95, § 138(d), inserted “construction” before “costs of revenue producing” and struck out “, including fuel farms and hangars,” before “are allowable”.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 112–95, § 138(e), added subsec. (i).

2005—Subsec. (d)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–115, which directed amendment of section 47110(d)(2)(A), without specifying the title to be amended, by substituting “(A) except as provided in section 47108(e)(3), the” for “(A) the”, was executed to this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

2003—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–176, § 145, inserted “and any cost of moving a Federal facility impeding the project if the rebuilt facility is of an equivalent size and type” before semicolon at end.

Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 108–176, § 149(b)(1), substituted “or section 47114(d)(3)(A)” for “of this title” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 108–176, § 159(c), added par. (6).

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–176, § 149(b)(2), inserted “or section 47114(d)(3)(A)” after “of section 47114(c)” and substituted “of the project” for “of project”.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 108–176, § 149(b)(3), added subsec. (h).

2001—Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 107–71 added subpar. (D).

2000—Subsec. (e)(2)(C). Pub. L. 106–181, § 127(1), added subpar. (C) and struck out former subpar. (C) which read as follows: “the Secretary decides will enhance system-wide airport capacity significantly and meets the criteria of section 47115(d) of this title.”

Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 106–181, § 127(2), added par. (5) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “A letter of intent issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not condition the obligation of amounts on the imposition of a passenger facility fee.”

1996—Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 104–264, § 144(a), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “if the Government’s share is paid only with amounts apportioned under section 47114(c)(1)(A) and (2) of this title and if the cost is incurred—

“(i) during the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994;

“(ii) before a grant agreement is executed for the project but according to an airport layout plan the Secretary approves before the cost is incurred and all applicable statutory and administrative requirements that would apply to the project if the agreement had been executed; and

“(iii) for work related to a project for which a grant agreement previously was executed during the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994;”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 104–264, § 144(b), added subsec. (g).

1994—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 103–429 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “if the cost is incurred—

“(A) after the grant agreement is executed and is for airport development or airport planning carried out after the grant agreement is executed; or

“(B) after June 1, 1989, by the airport operator (regardless of when the grant agreement is executed) as part of a Government-approved noise compatibility program (including project formulation costs) and is consistent with all applicable statutory and administrative requirements;”.

Subsec. (e)(6). Pub. L. 103–305 added par. (6).

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. 108–7, div. I, title III, § 367, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 423, provided that:

Pub. L. 102–388, title III, § 320, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1546, provided that: “The authority conferred by section 513(d) of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as amended [see subsec. (e) of this section], to issue letters of intent shall remain in effect subsequent to September 30, 1992. Letters of intent may be issued under such subsection to applicants determined to be qualified under such Act [substantially repealed by Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379, and reenacted by first section thereof as this subchapter]: Provided, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, all such letters of intent in excess of $10,000,000 shall be submitted for approval to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation [now Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure] of the House of Representatives.”Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Pub. L. 102–143, title III, § 320, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 942.

Pub. L. 101–516, title III, § 320, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2181.

Pub. L. 101–164 title III, § 326, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1096.

Pub. L. 100–457, title III, § 334, Sept. 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 2153.