Pub. L. 105-277, div. C, tit. I, sec. 147

Sec. 147. The Secretary of the Navy, in consultation with the Commandant of the Marine Corps, shall assess the requirement for Marine Corps warfighting and attrition reserve F/A-18 aircraft and monitor the viability of the existing F/A-18 production line to meet these requirements: Provided, That, pursuant to section 8005 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1999, the Secretary of the Navy may transfer funds sufficient to ensure that the F/A-18 production capability remains available to meet Marine Corps F/A-18 warfighting and attrition reserve aircraft requirements through additional aircraft production.