reduction of nonessential expenditures

reduction of nonessential expenditures Sec. 25. The Secretary of Transportation shall, in accordance with this section, attempt to reduce, to the maximum extent practicable consistent with the highest degree of aviation safety, the capital, operating, maintenance, and administrative costs of the national airport and airway system. The Secretary shall, at least annually, consult with and give due consideration to the views of users of such system on methods of reducing nonessential Federal expenditures for aviation. The Secretary shall give particular attention to any recommendations which could reduce, without any adverse effects on safety, future Federal manpower requirements and costs which are required to be recouped from charges on such users.