Cavalese, Italy Air Tragedy.—

Sec. 18. Cavalese, Italy Air Tragedy.— The United States Congress expresses regret and extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims for the tragic incident involving Marine Corps aircraft near Cavalese, Italy on February 3, 1998. The Secretary of Defense shall make available on a timely basis all legal and other technical assistance necessary to facilitate the expeditious processing and resolution of legitimate claims for wrongful death, loss of business and profits, and property damage under the procedures set forth under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any claim to replace the destroyed funicular system before the upcoming winter tourist season be considered on a priority basis.