PUBLIC LAW 106-181—APR. 5, 2000 114 STAT. 115 (g) STUDY OF COMMUNITY NOISE LEVELS AROUND HIGH DENSITY AIRPORTS.— The Secretary shall study community noise levels in the areas surrounding the four high-density airports in fiscal year 2001 and compare those levels with the levels in such areas before 1991. (h) EXTENSION OF APPLICATION APPROVALS.— Section 49108 is amended by striking "2001" and inserting "2004". (i) ELIMINATION OF DEADLINE FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS.— Section 49106(c)(6) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C). (j) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (1) OPERATION LIMITATIONS.—Section 49111 is amended by striking subsection (e). (2) CHAPTER ANALYSIS.— The analysis for subchapter I of chapter 417 is amended— (A) redesignating the items relating to sections 41715 and 41716 as items relating to sections 41719 and 41720, respectively; and (B) by inserting after the item relating to section 41714 the following: "41715. Phase-out of slot rules at certain airports. "41716. Interim slot rules at New York airports. "41717. Interim application of slot rules at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. "41718. Special Rules for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.". TITLE III—FAA MANAGEMENT REFORM SEC. 301. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM DEFINED. Section 40102(a) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(42) 'air traffic control system' means the combination of elements used to safely and efficiently monitor, direct, control, and guide aircraft in the United States and United Statesassigned airspace, including— "(A) allocated electromagnetic spectrum and physical, real, personal, and intellectual property assets making up facilities, equipment, and systems employed to detect, track, and guide aircraft movement; "(B) laws, regulations, orders, directives, agreements, and licenses; "(C) published procedures that explain required actions, activities, and techniques used to ensure adequate aircraft separation; and "(D) trained personnel with specific technical capabilities to satisfy the operational, engineering, management, and planning requirements for air traffic control.". SEC. 302. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OVERSIGHT. (a) AVIATION MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL.— (1) MEMBERSHIP.— Section 106(p)(2) is amended— (A) by striking "and" at the end of subparagraph (B); and (B) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: "(C) 10 members representing aviation interests, appointed by—
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