Section R. 259.801 - DefinitionsRule 1. As used in these rules:
(a) "Act" means Act No. 107 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being S259.251 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.(b) "Air carrier airport" means a facility receiving scheduled air service from certified air carriers licensed under the provisions of 14 C.F.R. S121.1 et seq.(c) "Commission" means the Michigan aeronautics commission.(d) "Commission staff" means the Michigan department of transportation, bureau of aeronautics.(e) "Fundamental development item" means an item necessary to serve the public and the aircraft under safe and satisfactory conditions.(f) "Loan agreement" means the document signed by the sponsor and commission which specifies the terms and conditions of a loan.(g) "Non-air carrier airport" means a facility that does not receive scheduled air service from certified air carriers.(h) "Publicly owned airport" means a facility owned and operated by a legally distinct political subdivision of the state of Michigan.(i) "Sponsor" means a legally distinct political subdivision of the state of Michigan which owns an airport.(j) "State airport system plan" means a continuously updated 20-year plan which is compiled by the Michigan aeronautics commission and which identifies airport development projects that are eligible for state funding.Mich. Admin. Code R. 259.801