legislation: 104-s-2078

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104-s-2078 104 s 2078 Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 Armed Forces and National Security 1996-09-16 1996-10-14 Became Public Law No: 104-307. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 3 Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (Secretary), from October 1, 1996, through September 30, 2000, to sell excess Department of Defense aircraft and aircraft parts, which are acceptable for commercial sale, to persons or entities that contract with the Government for the delivery of fire retardant by air in order to suppress wildfire, as long as the aircraft and parts are used only for airtanker services for wildfire suppression. Prohibits the aircraft or parts from being flown or otherwise removed from the United States unless dispatched by the National Interagency Fire Center in support of an international wildfire suppression agreement or for purposes jointly approved in advance by the Secretaries of Defense and Agriculture. Authorizes the Secretary to sell such equipment only if the Secretary of Agriculture certifies to the Secretary that the purchasing person or entity is capable of meeting the terms and conditions of a contract to deliver fire retardant by air. Directs the Secretary to prescribe sale regulations which: (1) ensure that any such sale is made at fair market value; and (2) require certain certifications and establish appropriate means to ensure compliance with the sale conditions of this Act. Requires a report from the Secretary to specified congressional committees on the Secretary's exercise of authority under this Act. 2025-04-07T15:28:40Z  

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