He also said that approval would depend on whether Britain granted greater access to its airports to other American carriers.

But regulatory approval for subsequent takeovers might largely depend on the competitive impact of the first.

The application of zoning principles, moreover, does not appear to be uniform because approvals depend on local political agendas, not on a citywide planning strategy.

The F.A.A. approved all those projects in concept yesterday, but final approvals will depend on the outcome of environmental and other studies.

"An approval may depend on bilateral relations or treaties we have with a country - it's a very, very loose thing."

But he said then that approval for British Air to increase its stake to 44 percent would depend on Britain's willingness to liberalize the aviation agreement.

Their approval depends only on their final grade on each subject.

Mr. Fletcher said final approval of four tentatively scheduled launchings would depend on financing and preparation of the payloads.

If the Air Force decides to proceed, approval will depend on Congress and then the Clinton Administration.

Whether you need planning permission and/or Building Regulations approval for your garage depends on how big it is and where it stands.