(a)
(b)
(A) conducting research on-
(i) airspace and airport planning and design;
(ii) airport capacity enhancement techniques;
(iii) human performance in the air transportation environment;
(iv) aviation safety and security;
(v) the supply of trained air transportation personnel, including pilots and mechanics; and
(vi) other aviation issues related to developing and maintaining a safe and efficient air transportation system; and
(B) interpreting, publishing, and disseminating the results of the research.
(2) In conducting research described in paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, each center may make contracts with nonprofit research organizations and other appropriate persons.
(c)
(d)
(1) the extent to which the needs of the State in which the applicant is located are representative of the needs of the region for improved air transportation services and facilities.
(2) the demonstrated research and extension resources available to the applicant to carry out this section.
(3) the ability of the applicant to provide leadership in making national and regional contributions to the solution of both long-range and immediate air transportation problems.
(4) the extent to which the applicant has an established air transportation program.
(5) the demonstrated ability of the applicant to disseminate results of air transportation research and educational programs through a statewide or regionwide continuing education program.
(6) the projects the applicant proposes to carry out under the grant.
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(1) the research projects that have been initiated by each center in the preceding year;
(2) the amount of funding for each research project and the funding source;
(3) the institutions participating in each research project and their shares of the overall funding for each research project; and
(4) the level of cost-sharing for each research project.
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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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44513 | 49 App.:1353(i). | Aug. 23, 1958,
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In this section, the words "institutions of higher education" and "institution of higher education" are substituted for "colleges or universities" and "college or university" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (a), the words "one or more" are omitted as surplus.
2012-Subsec. (f).
Subsec. (h).
"(a)
"(1) human performance in the air transportation environment, including among air transportation personnel such as air traffic controllers, pilots, and technicians; and
"(2) any other aviation human resource issue pertinent to developing and maintaining a safe and efficient air transportation system.
"(b)
"(1) Research, development, and evaluation of training programs for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, airway transportation safety specialists, and engineers.
"(2) Research and development of best practices for recruitment of individuals into the aviation field for mission critical positions.
"(3) Research, in consultation with other relevant Federal agencies, to develop a baseline of general aviation employment statistics and an analysis of future needs in the aviation field.
"(4) Research and the development of a comprehensive assessment of the airframe and power plant technician certification process and its effect on employment trends.
"(5) Evaluation of aviation maintenance technician school environments.
"(6) Research and an assessment of the ability to develop training programs to allow for the transition of recently unemployed and highly skilled mechanics into the aviation field."