In this subchapter—
(1) “air carrier”, “air transportation”, and “United States” have the same meanings given those terms in section 40102(a) of this title.
(2) “stage 3 noise levels” means the stage 3 noise levels in part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, in effect on November 5, 1990.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1288.)