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49 U.S.C. 47107: Project grant application approval conditioned on assurances about airport operations

Created in 1994 by Public Law 103-272. Changed by 40 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

5 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 26 U.S.C. 9502, 49 U.S.C. 46301, 49 U.S.C. 47101, 49 U.S.C. 47111, 49 U.S.C. 49104.

3 parts of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation (2), Office of the Secretary of Transportation (1).

This Congress

No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

    How it got here

    2024

    • Pub. L. 118–63, §743(b)(1)(A), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: "the Secretary will review and approve or disapprove only those portions of the plan (or any subsequent revision to the plan) that materially impact the safe and efficient o… (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §743(b)(1)(B), substituted "subsection (x)" for "subparagraph (B)". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §770(a), added par. (22). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §703(a)(1), substituted "an amount equal to double" for "an amount equal to". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (m)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §703(a)(2), substituted "an amount equal to double" for "an amount equal to". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (n)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §704, substituted "October 1, 2028" for "May 11, 2024". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 118–41 substituted "May 11, 2024" for "March 9, 2024". (Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024) Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §705(1), substituted "October 7, 2016" for "the date of enactment of this subsection". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (t)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §705(2), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: "that supports the operation of military aircraft by the Air Force or Air National Guard— (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (t)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §706, amended subsec. (v) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (v) related to community use of airport land. (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (v)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §743(b)(2), added subsec. (x). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (x)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §774(a), added subsec. (y). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (y)

    2023

    • Pub. L. 118–34 substituted "March 9, 2024" for "January 1, 2024". Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 118–15 substituted "January 1, 2024" for "October 1, 2023". (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act) Law text · (r)

    2020

    • Pub. L. 116–190, §2(1), substituted "The Secretary of Transportation" for "In fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of Transportation". Law text · (w)
    • Pub. L. 116–190, §2(2), substituted "at least one men's and at least one women's" for "one men's and one women's". Law text · (w)
    • Pub. L. 116–190, §2(3), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: "The requirement in paragraph (1) shall only apply to applications submitted by the airport sponsor of a medium or large hub airport." Law text · (w)
    • Pub. L. 116–190, §2(4), substituted "October 5, 2018, complies with the requirement in paragraph (1)(A)" for "the date of enactment of this Act complies with the requirement in paragraph (1)". Law text · (w)
    • Pub. L. 116–190, §2(5), substituted "paragraph (1)(A)" for "paragraph (1)". Law text · (w)

    2018

    • Pub. L. 115–254, §163(d)(1), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: "the Secretary will approve the plan and any revision or modification before the plan, revision, or modification takes effect;". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §163(d)(2), substituted "unless the alteration—" and cls. (i) and (ii) for "if the alteration does not comply with the plan the Secretary approves, and the Secretary is of the opinion that the alteration may affect adversely the safety, utility, or efficiency of… (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §163(d)(3), which directed substitution of "when an alteration in the airport or its facility is made that is within the scope of the Secretary's review and approval authority as set forth in subparagraph (B), and does not conform with the portions of the plan a… (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §131(1), substituted "if any phase of such project has received funds under this subchapter, each contract" for "each contract". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §131(2), substituted "2023" for "2018". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 115–141 substituted "October 1, 2018" for "April 1, 2018". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018) Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §185, added par. (3). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §131(3), added subsecs. (u) and (v). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (u), (v)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §132(a), added subsec. (w). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (w)

    2017

    • Pub. L. 115–91 substituted "section 31(b) of the Small Business Act" for "section 3(p) of the Small Business Act". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018) Law text · (e), (4), (6)
    • Pub. L. 115–63 substituted "April 1, 2018" for "October 1, 2017". (Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017) Law text · (r)

    2016

    • Pub. L. 114–190 substituted "October 1, 2017" for "July 16, 2016". Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 114–141 substituted "July 16, 2016" for "April 1, 2016". Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 114–238 added subsec. (t). Law text · (t)

    2015

    • Pub. L. 114–55 substituted "April 1, 2016" for "October 1, 2015". Law text · (r)

    2014

    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(1), (2)(A)(i), redesignated subsec. (l) as (k) and struck out former subsec. (k). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (k) read as follows: "The Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on… (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (k)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(ii), substituted "subsection (m)(7)" for "subsection (n)(7)" in introductory provisions and "subsection (m)" for "subsection (n)" in subpar. (B). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (k)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(i), redesignated subsec. (m) as (l). Former subsec. (l) redesignated (k). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (l)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(i), (iii), redesignated subsec. (n) as (m) and substituted "subsections (b) and (k)" for "subsections (b) and (l)" in pars. (1) and (7) and "subsection (n)" for "subsection (o)" in pars. (4) and (6). Former subsec. (m) redesignated (l). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (m)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(i), (iv), redesignated subsec. (o) as (n) and substituted "subsection (m)" for "subsection (n)" wherever appearing. Former subsec. (n) redesignated (m). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (n)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(i), (v), redesignated subsec. (p) as (o) and substituted "subsection (n)" for "subsection (o)". Former subsec. (o) redesignated (n). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (o)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(i), (vi), redesignated subsec. (q) as (p) and substituted "subsections (a) through (o)" for "subsections (a) through (p)" in introductory provisions. Former subsec. (p) redesignated (o). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (p)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(i), (vii), redesignated subsec. (r) as (q) and substituted "paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (p)" for "subsections (q)(1) through (3)". Former subsec. (q) redesignated (p). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (q)
    • Pub. L. 113–188, §1501(b)(2)(A)(i), redesignated subsecs. (s) and (t) as (r) and (s), respectively. Former subsec. (r) redesignated (q). (Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014) Law text · (r), (s), (t)

    2012

    • Pub. L. 112–95, §135(a), inserted ", except in the case of a relocation or replacement of an existing airport facility that meets the conditions of section 47110(d)" before semicolon at end. (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §135(b)(1)(A)(i), substituted "purpose (including land serving as a noise buffer either by being undeveloped or developed in a way that is compatible with using the land for noise buffering purposes)" for "purpose" in introductory provisions. (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (c)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §135(b)(1)(A)(ii), substituted "reinvested in another project at the airport or transferred to another airport as the Secretary prescribes under paragraph (4)" for "paid to the Secretary for deposit in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund established under secti… (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (c)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §135(b)(1)(B), substituted "reinvested in another project at the airport or transferred to another airport as the Secretary prescribes under paragraph (4)" for "reinvested, on application to the Secretary, in another eligible airport development project the S… (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (c)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §135(b)(2), added pars. (4) and (5). (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (c), (5)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §404, amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "This subsection shall cease to be effective beginning February 18, 2012." (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 112–91 substituted "February 18, 2012." for "February 1, 2012." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §136(a), added subsec. (t). (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (t)

    2011

    • Pub. L. 112–30 substituted "February 1, 2012." for "September 17, 2011." (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011) Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 112–27 substituted "September 17, 2011." for "July 23, 2011." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 112–21 substituted "July 23, 2011." for "July 1, 2011." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 112–16 substituted "July 1, 2011." for "June 1, 2011." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 112–7 substituted "June 1, 2011." for "April 1, 2011." Law text · (s)

    2010

    • Pub. L. 111–329 substituted "April 1, 2011." for "January 1, 2011." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 111–249 substituted "January 1, 2011." for "October 1, 2010." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 111–216 substituted "October 1, 2010." for "August 2, 2010." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 111–197 substituted "August 2, 2010." for "July 4, 2010." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 111–161 substituted "July 4, 2010." for "May 1, 2010." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 111–153 substituted "May 1, 2010." for "April 1, 2010." Law text · (s)

    2009

    • Pub. L. 111–116 substituted "April 1, 2010." for "January 1, 2010." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 111–69 substituted "January 1, 2010." for "October 1, 2009." Law text · (s)
    • Pub. L. 111–12 substituted "October 1, 2009." for "April 1, 2009." Law text · (s)

    2008

    • Pub. L. 110–330 substituted "April 1, 2009" for "October 1, 2008". Law text · (s)

    2003

    • Pub. L. 108–176, §165, added par. (21). (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 108–176, §164, inserted before semicolon at end ", including the purchase of nonresidential buildings or property in the vicinity of residential buildings or property previously purchased by the airport as part of a noise compatibility program". (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (c)
    • Pub. L. 108–176, §144(a), inserted "or any other governmental entity" after "sponsor". (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (l)
    • Pub. L. 108–176, §144(b)(1), (2), substituted "include a provision in the compliance supplement provisions to" for "promulgate regulations that" and struck out "and opinion of the review" before "concerning the funding activities". (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (m)
    • Pub. L. 108–176, §144(b)(3), struck out heading and text of par. (3). Text read as follows: "The report submitted to the Secretary under this subsection shall include a specific determination and opinion regarding the appropriateness of the disposition of airport funds paid or trans… (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (m)
    • Pub. L. 108–7 added subsec. (q). (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003) Law text · (q)
    • Pub. L. 108–11, §2702(1), which directed the amendment of subsec. (q)(2) of section 321 of Pub. L. 108–7 by inserting "or underneath" before "the Class B airspace", was executed by making the insertion in subsec. (q)(2) of this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. (Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003) Law text · (q)
    • Pub. L. 108–11, §2702(2), (3), which directed the amendment of subsec. (q)(3) of section 321 of Pub. L. 108–7 by striking out "has sufficient capacity and" after "Title 49" and inserting "passenger" before "delays", was executed by inserting "passenger" before "delays" and striking … (Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003) Law text · (q)
    • Pub. L. 108–7 added subsec. (r). (Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003) Law text · (r)
    • Pub. L. 108–176, §424, added subsec. (s). (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (s)

    2002

    • Pub. L. 107–217 substituted "chapter 11 of title 40" for "title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)". Law text · (a)

    2000

    • Pub. L. 106–181 amended heading and text of subsec. (h) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Before modifying an assurance required of a person receiving a grant under this subchapter and in effect after December 29, 1987, or to require compliance with an additional as… (Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century) Law text · (h)

    1997

    • Pub. L. 105–135, §604(h)(1)(A), inserted before period at end "or qualified HUBZone small business concerns (as defined in section 3(p) of the Small Business Act)". (Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997) Law text · (e)
    • Pub. L. 105–135, §604(h)(1)(B), which directed the amendment of subpar. (B) by inserting before the period "or as a qualified HUBZone small business concern (as defined in section 3(p) of the Small Business Act)", was executed by inserting the material before period at end of las… (Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997) Law text · (e)
    • Pub. L. 105–135, §604(h)(1)(C), inserted "or a qualified HUBZone small business concern (as defined in section 3(p) of the Small Business Act)" after "disadvantaged individual". (Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997) Law text · (e)

    1996

    • Pub. L. 104–264, §143, added par. (20). (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 104–287, §5(9), substituted "Transportation and Infrastructure" for "Public Works and Transportation". Law text · (k)
    • Pub. L. 104–287, §5(80), substituted "August 23, 1994" for "the date of the enactment of this subsection". Law text · (l)
    • Pub. L. 104–264, §805(b)(2), added par. (5). (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996) Law text · (l)
    • Pub. L. 104–264, §805(a), added subsecs. (m) to (p). (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996) Law text · (m), (n), (o), (p)

    1994

    • Pub. L. 103–305, §111(a)(1), inserted before semicolon at end "and make such reports available to the public". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–305, §111(a)(2)–(4), added par. (19). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 103–305, §111(c), added subsec. (k). · (k)
    • Pub. L. 103–305, §112(a), added subsec. (l). · (l)

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