(a) The agency shall continue to promote the preservation of existing public airports, reduction of hazards to air navigation and, where the need is indicated, modest expansion of existing public facilities.

(b) On the state airport system, the agency shall continue to supplement ongoing maintenance activities with a program of capital improvements, as the availability of federal and state funds permits.

(c) The agency shall monitor developments at regional hub airports to ensure fair and adequate access to the national air transportation network for Vermont shippers and travelers. In furtherance of this policy, the secretary may use available funds to contract for the services of consultants, experts, and specialized legal counsel. (Added 1989, No. 121, § 3, eff. June 22, 1989.)