Pub. L. 109-155, tit. IV, subtit. B, sec. 423
AIRSPACE SYSTEMS RESEARCH.
SEC. 423. AIRSPACE SYSTEMS RESEARCH.(a) Objective.—The Airspace Systems Research program shall pursue research and development to enable revolutionary improvements to and modernization of the National Airspace System, as well as to enable the introduction of new systems for vehicles that can take advantage of an improved, modern air transportation system.(b) Alignment.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall align the projects of 119 STAT. 2926 the Airspace Systems Research program so that they directly support the objectives of the Joint Planning and Development Office’s Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan.