Sec. 1113. STUDY ON AIR CARGO OPERATIONS

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## SEC. 1113 STUDY ON AIR CARGO OPERATIONS ###

(a)In General Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a study on the economic sustainability of air cargo operations. ###

(b)Contents In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall address the following: ####

(1)Airport and cargo development strategies, including the pursuit of new air carriers and plans for physical expansion. ####

(2)Key historical statistics for passenger, cargo volumes, including freight, express, and mail cargo, and operations, including statistics distinguishing between passenger and freight operations. ####

(3)A description of air cargo facilities, including the age and condition of such facilities and the square footage and configuration of the landside and airside infrastructure of such facilities, and cargo buildings. ####

(4)The projected square footage deficit of the cargo facilities and infrastructure described in paragraph (3). ####

(5)The projected requirements and square footage deficit for air cargo support facilities. ####

(6)The general physical and operating issues and constraints associated with air cargo operations. ####

(7)A description of delays in truck bays associated with the infrastructure and critical landside issues, including truck maneuvering and queuing and parking for employees and customers. ####

(8)The estimated cost of developing new cargo facilities and infrastructure, including the identification of percentages for development with a return on investment and without a return on investment. ####

(9)The projected leasing costs to tenants per square foot with and without Federal funding of the non-return on investment allocation. ####

(10)A description of customs and general staffing issues associated with air cargo operations and the impacts of such issues on service. ####

(11)An assessment of the impact, cost, and estimated cost savings of using modern comprehensive communications and technology systems in air cargo operations. ####

(12)A description of the impact of Federal regulations and local enforcement of interdiction and facilitation policies on throughput. ###

(c)Report The Comptroller General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the results of the study carried out under this section.