Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
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Table 5-1. Milestones for International Standards and Coordination

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Research Product or Information Gained FY 07-08 FY 09-10
Airport Technology    
Develop international pavement design standards to accommodate new large aircraft x x
Environment and Energy    
Develop international noise standard for subsonic jets and large airplanes x  
Fire Research and Safety    
Research and tests in support of reduced flammability limits for fuel tanks x  
Fire-test criteria for structural composites x  
Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research    
Improve transportation decisionmaking and coordination across borders x x
Identify Practices and Technologies to Control Capital and Operating Costs    
Develop voluntary international standards for transit x x
Navigation and Spectrum Policy    
Examine potential applications of international space-based PNT systems and augmentations   x
Hazardous Materials Safety    
Support development of international standards x x