Airport and Airway Development Extension Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Airport and Airway Development Extension Act - Authorizes the use of funds under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to mitigate adverse environmental effects resulting from airport development or the operation of aircraft. Provides under such Act for reliever airports designated by the Secretary of Transportation as having a primary function to relieve congestion at air carrier airports. Defines terms used in such Act. Increases the appropriations authorized under such Act. Permits the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for airport development by grant agreement with sponsors. Provides for direct payments to specified sponsors during fiscal year 1976 through 1980. Requires metropolitan airport development projects to prepare environmental impact statements. Excludes airport development projects outside metropolitan areas from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, unless items of special signifance such as parks or historical sites are involved.…