96 STAT. 672
PUBLIC LAW 97-248—SEPT. 3, 1982 (6) reliever airports make an important contribution to the efficient operation of the airport and airway system, and special emphasis should be given to their development; (7) aviation facilities should be constructed and operated with due regard to minimizing current and projected noise impacts on nearby communities; (8) the Federal administrative requirements placed upon airport sponsors can be reduced and simplified through the use of a single project application to cover all airport improvement projects contained in the airport's annual expenditure program; and (9) it is in the national interest to develop in metropolitan areas an integrated system of airports designed to provide expeditious access and maximum safety. (b)
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.—It
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national interest to encourage and promote the development of transportation systems embracing various modes of transportation in a manner that will serve the States and local communities efficiently and effectively. To accomplish this objective, the Secretary shall cooperate with State and local officials in the development of airport plans and programs which are formulated on the basis of overall transportation needs and coordinated with other transportation planning with due consideration to comprehensive long-range land-use and access plans and overall social, economic, environmental, system performance, and energy conservation goals and objectives. The process shall be continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive to the degree appropriate based on the complexity of the transportation problems. 49 USC 2202.
SEC. 503. DP^PMNITIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—As used in this title— (1) "Airport" means any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for use, for airport buildings or other airport facilities or rights-of-way, together with all airport buildings and facilities located thereon. (2) "Airport development" means any of the following activities, if undertaken by the sponsor, owner or operator of a publicuse airport: (A) any work involved in constructing, reconstructing, repairing, or improving a public-use airport or portion thereof, including— (i) the removal, lowering, relocation, and marking and lighting of airport hazards; and (ii) the preparation of plans and specifications, including field investigations incidental thereto; (B) any acquisition or installation at or by a public-use airport of— (i) navigation and other aids (including, but not limited to, precision approach systems) used by aircraft for landing at or taking off from such airport, including any necessary site preparation thereby required; (ii) safety or security equipment required by the Secretary by rule or regulation for the safety or security of persons and property at such airport, or specifically approved by the Secretary as contributing significantly to the safety or security of persons and property at such airport;
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