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buildings other than hangars, and the removal, lowering,
marking, and lighting of airport obstructions; for the acqui-
sition of any lands or property interest necessary either for
any such construction or to protect airport approaches; for
making field and specifications; supervising and inspecting
construction work, and for any necessary federal expenses
in the administration of this program.
2. That such a program can be conducted in cooperation with
the state and other nonfederal public agencies on a basis to be
determined by the Congress. That the federal contribution be
determined by the Congress in passing the necessary enabling
legislation. A good precedent for the proportionate sharing of
costs exists in the public-roads program which has operated
satisfactorily for many years on a 50-50 basis.
3. That any project for which federal aid is requested must meet
with the approval of the administrator of Civil Aeronautics as
to scope of development and cost, conform to Civil Aeronau-
tics Administration standards for location, layout, grading,
drainage, paving, and lighting and all work thereon be sub-
ject to the inspection and approval of the Civil Aeronautics
Administration.
4. In order to participate in the federal-aid program, a state shall
a. Establish and empower an official body equipped to con-
duct its share of the program.
b. Have legislation adequate for the clearing and protection
of airport approaches, and such other legislation as may
be necessary to vest in its political subdivisions all powers
necessary to enable them to participate through the state
as sponsors of airport projects.
c. Have no special tax on aviation facilities, fuel, operations,
or businesses, the proceeds of which are not used entirely
for aviation purposes.
d. Ensure the operation of all public airports public interest,
without unjust discrimination or unreasonable charges.
e. Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all public
airports within its jurisdiction.
f. Make airports developed with federal aid available for
unrestricted use by United States government aircraft
without charge other than an amount sufficient to cover
the cost of repairing damage done by such aircraft.
g. Require the installation at all airports for which federal
funds have been provided for a standard accounting and
fiscal reporting system satisfactory to the administrator.