special studies

special studies Sec. 26. The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct studies with respect to— (1) the feasibility, practicability, and cost of land bank planning and development for future and existing airports, to be carried out through Federal, State, or local government action; 90 STAT. 886 (2) the establishment of new major public airports in the United States, including (A) identifying potential locations, (B) evaluating such locations, and (C) investigating alternative methods of financing the land acquisition and development costs necessary for such establishment; and (3) the feasibility, practicability, and cost of the soundproofing of schools, hospitals, and public health facilities located near airports. The Secretary shall consult with and solicit the views of such planning agencies, airport sponsors, other public agencies, airport users, and other interested persons or groups as he deems appropriate to the conduct of such studies. The Secretary shall report to the Congress on the results of such studies, including legislative recommendations, if any, within 1 year after the date of enactment of this section.