; and (B) evaluating the feasibility of using remote towers, particularly in the Contract Tower Program, for airports without an air traffic control tower, or to improve safety at airports with towers. (7) Deadline Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall select airports for participation in the pilot program. (8) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Contract tower program The term Contract Tower Program has the meaning given the term in section 47124(e) of title 49, United States Code, as added by section 1204 of this Act. (B) Remote tower The term remote tower means a remotely operated air navigation facility, including all necessary system components, that provides the functions and capabilities of an air traffic control tower whereby air traffic services are provided to operators at an airport from a location that may not be on or near the airport. (b) Remote tower program Not later than 30 days after the date on which the first remote tower is commissioned to operate under this section, the Administrator shall establish a process to authorize the construction and commissioning operation of additional remote towers, that are certificated under subsection (a)(1)(C), at other airports. (c) AIP funding eligibility For purposes of the pilot program under subsection (a), and after certificated remote towers are available under subsection (b), constructing a remote tower or acquiring and installing air traffic control, communications, or related equipment for a remote tower shall be considered airport development (as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code) for purposes of subchapter I of chapter 471 of that title if components are installed and used at the airport, except, as needed, for off-airport sensors installed on leased towers. 1207. Midway Island Airport Section 186(d) of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act ( Public Law 108–176