II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1404 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2005 Mr. Bond introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To clarify that terminal development grants remain in effect under certain conditions.

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Airport development

(a)

In general

Section 47108(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (3)

Changes to nonhub primary status

If the status of a nonhub primary airport changes to a small hub primary airport at a time when the airport has received discretionary funds under this chapter for a terminal development project in accordance with section 47110(d)(2), and the project is not yet completed, the project shall remain eligible for funding from the discretionary fund and the small airport fund to pay costs allowable under section 47110(d). The project shall remain eligible for the funds for 3 fiscal years after the start of construction of the project, or, if the Secretary determines that a further extension of eligibility is justified, until the project is completed. . (b)

Conforming amendment

Section 47110(d)(2)(A) is amended by striking (A) the and inserting (A) except as provided in section 47108(e)(3), the.