Pub. L. 101-164, tit. III, sec. 324

Sec. 324. (a) The Federal Aviation Administration shall satisfy the following air traffic controller work force staffing requirements by September 30, 1990: (1) total air traffic controller work force level of not less than 17,495; (2) total full performance level air traffic controllers of not less than 12,725; and (3) at least 70 percent of the air traffic controller work force, at each center and level 3 and above terminal shall have achieved operational controller status. (b) The Secretary may waive any requirement of this section by certifying that such requirement would adversely affect aviation safety: Provided, That such a waiver shall become effective 30 days after the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives are notified in writing of the Secretary’s intention to waive and reasons for waiving such requirement.