SURFACE SURVEILLANCE.

SEC. 617. [49 U.S.C. 44701 note] SURFACE SURVEILLANCE. (a) In General.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall conduct a review of surface surveillance systems that are operational as of such date of enactment. (b) Contents.—In carrying out the review under subsection (a), the Administrator shall— (1) demonstrate that any change to the configuration of surface surveillance systems or decommissioning of a sensor from such systems provides an equivalent level of safety as the current system; (2) determine how a technology refresh of legacy sensor equipment can reduce operational and maintenance costs of surface surveillance systems compared to current costs and extend the useful life and affordability of such systems; and (3) consider how to enhance such systems through new capabilities and software tools that improve the safety of terminal airspace and the airport surface. (c) Consultation.—In carrying out the review under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult with— (1) aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of surface surveillance technology, including multilateration and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast; (2) representatives of the exclusive bargaining representative of the air traffic controllers certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, with expertise in surface safety; and (3) representatives of the exclusive bargaining representative of airway transportation systems specialists of the FAA certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code. (d) Briefing.—Upon completion of the review under subsection (a), the Administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on the findings of such review. (e) Implementation.—The Administrator may implement changes to surface surveillance systems consistent with the findings of the review described in subsection (d).