PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.

SEC. 107. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. (a) Condition of Assistance.— Section 47105 is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: “(e) Preventive Maintenance.— After January 1, 1995, the Secretary may approve an application under this subchapter for the replacement or reconstruction of pavement at an airport only if the sponsor has provided such assurances or certifications as the Secretary may determine appropriate that such airport has implemented an effective airport pavement maintenance-management program. The Secretary may require such reports on pavement condition and pavement management programs as the Secretary determines may be useful.”. (b) Study.— (1) In general.— The Secretary shall study the products used for airport pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. Such study shall consider, at a minimum, the cost and benefits of the following: (A) A requirement that the manufacturer or installer of such products provide minimum warranties. (B) Establishment of enhanced minimum specifications or performance standards for such products. (C) The use of insurance or other means to improve the performance and value of such products. (2) Solicitation of Views.— In conducting the study under this subsection, the Secretary shall solicit and consider the views of airport operators, manufacturers of airport pavement maintenance and rehabilitation products, installers of such108 STAT. 1573 products, appropriate Federal agencies, and other relevant persons. (3) Report.— Not later than June 1, 1995, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives on the results of the study conducted under this subsection.