II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1122 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 17, 2007 Mr. Nelson of Nebraska introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To improve the calculation of highway mileage to medium and large hub airports, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Mapping Airport Proximity Act or the MAP Act.

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Calculation of highway mileage to medium and large hub airports

(a)

In general

Section 41731 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c)

Calculation of highway mileage to medium and large hub airports

(1)

In general

In any determination under this subchapter of compensation or eligibility for compensation for essential air service based on the highway mileage of an eligible place from the nearest medium hub airport or large hub airport, the highway mileage shall be that of the most commonly used route, as identified under paragraph (2). (2)

Most commonly used route

The Secretary of Transportation shall identify the most commonly used route between an eligible place and the nearest medium hub airport or large hub airport by— (A)consulting with the Governor or a designee of the Governor in the State in which the eligible place is located; and (B)considering the certification of the Governor or a designee of the Governor as to the most commonly used route. (3)

Applicability

This subsection shall apply only to eligible places in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia. . (b)

Conforming amendment

Section 409 of Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108–176; 49 U.S.C. 41731 note) is repealed.