STATE SPONSORSHIP.

SEC. 108. STATE SPONSORSHIP. Section 509(a) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(3) State sponsorship.— Nothing in this title shall preclude a State from submitting, as sole sponsor, a project application under this title for an airport development project benefitting 2 or more airports in the State or airport planning for similar projects at 2 or more airports in the State if— “(A) the sponsors of such airports consent in writing to State sponsorship of such projects or planning; “(B) the Secretary is satisfied that there is administrative merit and aeronautical benefit to State sponsorship of such projects or planning; and “(C) an acceptable agreement exists to ensure compliance by the State with appropriate grant conditions and other assurances required by the Secretary.”.