Sec. 617. SURFACE SURVEILLANCE
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## SEC. 617 SURFACE SURVEILLANCE **[**[49 U.S.C. 44701 note](/us/usc/t49/s44701)**]** ###
(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).
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