Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1989 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to grant a public agency which controls a commercial service airport authority to assess a fee for enplaning passengers at such airport to finance airport-related projects. Sets forth requirements with respect to the use and imposition of such fee.
Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to reduce by a specified percentage airport improvement program apportionments for large and medium hub airports that impose a passenger facility charge.
Earmarks a specified percentage of funds saved by such reduction for: (1) a specified discretionary fund; and (2) the establishment of a small airport fund to be distributed at the discretion of the Secretary.
Redefines "eligible point" for the small community air service program. Prohibits determination that a point is not eligible on the basis of the per passenger subsidy at the point or on any other unspecified basis. Provides funding for the program.
See also H.R. 5835.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Aviation Prior to Introduction (Jun 19, 90).
For Further Action See H.R.5170.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
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