118 STAT. 3203 PUBLIC LAW 108–447—DEC. 8, 2004 authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred for research, engineering, and development. GRANTS IN AID FOR AIRPORTS (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) For liquidation of obligations incurred for grants in aid for air port planning and development, and noise compatibility planning and programs as authorized under subchapter I of chapter 471 and subchapter I of chapter 475 of title 49, United States Code, and under other law authorizing such obligations; for procurement, installation, and commissioning of runway incursion prevention devices and systems at airports of such title; for grants authorized under section 41743 of title 49, United States Code; and for inspec tion activities and administration of airport safety programs, including those related to airport operating certificates under sec tion 44706 of title 49, United States Code, $2,800,000,000 to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to remain available until expended: Provided, That none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of $3,500,000,000 in fiscal year 2005, notwithstanding section 47117(g) of title 49, United States Code: Provided further, That none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems, reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas, or other airport improvements that are necessary to install bulk explo sive detection systems: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $68,802,000 of funds limited under this heading shall be obligated for administration and not less than $20,000,000 shall be for the Small Community Air Service Development Program. GRANTS IN AID FOR AIRPORTS (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) (RESCISSION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) Of the amount authorized for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, under sections 48103 and 48112 of title 49, United States Code, $265,000,000 are rescinded. GENERAL PROVISIONS—FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SEC. 101. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, airports may transfer without consideration to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instrument landing systems (along with asso ciated approach lighting equipment and runway visual range equip ment) which conform to FAA design and performance specifications, the purchase of which was assisted by a Federal airport aid pro gram, airport development aid program or airport improvement program grant: Provided, That, the Federal Aviation Administration shall accept such equipment, which shall thereafter be operated and maintained by FAA in accordance with agency criteria. 49 USC 44502 note.
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