Amendment: 1) required the FAA to order airlines to maintain and use explosive detection equipment in airports where extraordinary security measures are necessary; 2) provided for FAA direct purchase of equipment and repurchase of equipment from airlines; and 3) authorized grants from the Airway Trust Fund to airports to cover the cost of acquiring and installing such equipment.

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Amendment Number
259
Description
Amendment: 1) required the FAA to order airlines to maintain and use explosive detection equipment in airports where extraordinary security measures are necessary; 2) provided for FAA direct purchase of equipment and repurchase of equipment from airlines; and 3) authorized grants from the Airway Trust Fund to airports to cover the cost of acquiring and installing such equipment.
Purpose
An amendment to provide for expedited procedures for purchasing explosive detection equipment in airports. The amendment would allow the FAA to purchase and retain ownership of the devices, and require the airlines to be responsible for their operation and maintenance.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 20, 1989
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
14:27:35
Submitted Date
Sep 20, 1989
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 259 — Informed