Sec. 729. National priority system formulas
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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall review and update the National Priority System prioritization formulas contained in FAA Order 5090.5 to account for the amendments to chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code, made by this Act. In revising the formulas under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with representatives of the following: Primary airports, including large, medium, small, and nonhub airports. Non-primary airports, including general aviation airports.
Airport trade associations, including trade associations representing airport executives. State aviation officials, including associations representing such officials. Air carriers, including mainline, regional, and low-cost air carriers. Associations representing air carriers. In revising the formulas under subsection (a), the Secretary shall assign the highest priority to projects that increase or maintain the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the aviation system.