An amendment numbered 32 printed in House Report 112-46 to give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the authority to conduct demonstration projects at five airports in support of "aerotropolis" zones that assist in better coordinating transportation around airports and funding of projects to reduce congestion, improve, and increase the flow of freight and passengers to and through the airport through multiple transportation modes.

1. Adds SEC. 814. DEVELOPMENT OF AEROTROPOLIS ZONES AROUND AIRPORTS on page 256, line 9

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   Inserted: SEC. 814. DEVELOPMENT OF AEROTROPOLIS ZONES AROUND AIRPORTS.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may establish a program in support of the development of aerotropolis zones around medium and large hub airports.

   Inserted: (b) Demonstration Projects.--Under the program, the Administrator may carry out demonstration projects in not more than 5 locations. In selecting such locations, the Administrator shall seek a mix of medium and large hub airports.

   Inserted: (c) Activities.--In carrying out a project with respect to an airport under the program, the Administrator shall undertake activities designed to--

   Inserted: (1) encourage freight and passenger rail companies to support the development of those facilities at or near the airport to reduce congestion and improve the flow of freight and passengers to and through the airport;

   Inserted: (2) reduce traffic congestion on roadways serving the airport to improve the flow of passengers and freight to and through the airport; and

   Inserted: (3) integrate airport planning and development efforts with businesses and municipalities located near the airport to maximize economic development opportunities that rely on the airport as a transportation hub.

   Inserted: (d) Reports.--If the Administrator decides not to carry out demonstration projects under the program in a fiscal year, the Administrator, on or before the last day of that fiscal year, shall submit to Congress a report containing an explanation for the Administrator's decision.

   Inserted: (e) Funding.--For each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014, the Administrator may use amounts made available under section 106(k) of title 49, United States Code, for operations of the Federal Aviation Administration to carry out this section.

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