[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 815 Introduced in Senate (IS)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 815

To establish a center for excellence for applied research and training 
        in the use of advanced materials in transport aircraft.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 8, 2003

 Ms. Cantwell introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
        referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
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                                 A BILL


 
To establish a center for excellence for applied research and training 
        in the use of advanced materials in transport aircraft.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. FAA CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE FOR RESEARCH AND TRAINING.

    (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Federal Aviation 
Administration shall establish a Center for Excellence that focuses on 
applied research and training regarding the durability and 
maintainability of advanced materials used in transport airframe 
structures, including the use of polymeric composites in large 
transport aircraft. The Center shall--
            (1) promote and facilitate collaboration among academia, 
        the Federal Aviation Administration's Transportation Division, 
        and the commercial aircraft industry, including manufacturers, 
        commercial air carriers, and suppliers; and
            (2) establish goals to advance technology, improve 
        engineering practices, and facilitate continuing education in 
        relevant areas of commercial aviation.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation 
Administration $500,000 for fiscal year 2004 to carry out this section.
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