118 STAT. 3722 PUBLIC LAW 108–458—DEC. 17, 2004 at such airports, with an estimate of the impact that such equip- ment, facility modification, and baggage conveyor placement will have on staffing needs and levels related to aviation security. (c) REPLACEMENT OF TRACE-DETECTION EQUIPMENT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish and submit to the appropriate congres- sional committees a schedule for replacing trace-detection equip- ment, as soon as practicable and where appropriate, with explosive detection system equipment. (d) COST-SHARING STUDY.—The Secretary of Homeland Secu- rity, in consultation with representatives of air carriers, airport operators, and other interested parties, shall submit to the appro- priate congressional committees, in conjunction with the submission of the budget for fiscal year 2006 to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code— (1) a proposed formula for cost-sharing among the Federal Government, State and local governments, and the private sector for projects to install in-line baggage screening equip- ment that reflects the benefits that each of such entities derive from such projects, including national security benefits and labor and other cost savings; (2) recommendations, including recommended legislation, for an equitable, feasible, and expeditious system for defraying the costs of the in-line baggage screening equipment authorized by this title; and (3) the results of a review of innovative financing approaches and possible cost savings associated with the installation of in-line baggage screening equipment at airports. (e) AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPIRING AND NEW LOIS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 44923(i) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘$250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007.’’ and inserting ‘‘$400,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007.’’. (2) PERIOD OF REIMBURSEMENT.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may provide that the period of reimbursement under any letter of intent may extend for a period not to exceed 10 years after the date that the Secretary issues such letter, subject to the availability of appro- priations. This paragraph applies to letters of intent issued under section 44923 of title 49, United States Code, and letters of intent issued under section 367 of the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2003 (49 U.S.C. 47110 note). SEC. 4020. CHECKED BAGGAGE SCREENING AREA MONITORING. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security shall provide, subject to the availability of funds, assistance to airports at which screening is required by section 44901 of title 49, United States Code, and that have checked baggage screening areas that are not open to public view in the acquisition and installation of security monitoring cameras for surveillance of such areas in order to deter theft from checked baggage and to aid in the speedy resolution of liability claims against the Transpor- tation Security Administration. (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security for fiscal 49 USC 44901 note. 49 USC 44923 note. Deadline. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00256 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4
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