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Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Melanie Harvey Named TSA Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations
TSA has named Melanie Harvey as the new Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations.
12/15/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Agreement on Final FY23 Spending Framework Reached; One-Week CR Needed to Finalize Package
House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders have come to an agreement on a bipartisan, bicameral framework for an FY23 omnibus spending package.
12/14/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House and Senate Release Text for Final Defense Bill With a Few Notable Airport Provisions
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees released their final, negotiated version of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a few notable airport provisions.
12/07/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues UAS Incident Reporting Requirement for Airport Operators
TSA issues the final Airport Security Program (ASP) amendment TSA-NA-14-01B, Incidents and Suspicious Activities Reporting.
12/07/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Proposed ASP Amendment on UAS Incident Reporting
DHS announced yet another extension of the REAL ID enforcement date from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025.
12/05/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Conference Call Reminder for Airport Stakeholders and Recent HSIN Postings
TSA will host its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
11/30/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases FY23 Allocations for Airport Infrastructure Grant Program
FAA releases $2.89 billion in fiscal year 2023 allocations for the Airport Infrastructure Grant Program, which provides $15 billion for airport infrastructure upgrades over five years.
11/29/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT to Host Meeting on New Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Low-Emissions Aviation Technology Grant Program
DOT and FAA will hold a meeting on to discuss implementation of a new grant program that will provide $297 million in funding for projects that promote the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels and low-emissions aviation technologies.
11/28/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to DOT's Proposed Waivers of Buy America Requirements; FAA Releases Updated Guidance with Compliance Procedures
AAAE files comments in support of two proposals from the DOT that would waive Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act requirements under limited circumstances.
11/21/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Rescinds Proposed ASP Amendment on Cybersecurity Performance-Based Measures
TSA has rescinded proposed Airport Security Program (ASP) amendment TSA-PNA-22-03 on Cybersecurity Performance-Based Measures.
11/18/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to EPA's Proposed Rule to Designate PFOA/PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
AAAE submits comments in response to the EPA's proposed rule that would designate two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances."
11/08/2022
Airport Alert
Action Alert: Airport Input Needed to Prevent Passage of Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
AAAE needs your help to push back on labor-backed legislation that would condition federal and local airport funding on the ability of airport operators to police wage and benefit levels of airport tenants and their workers.
11/07/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT to Allow Temporary Waiver of New Buy America Requirements to Expire; Proposes Two New Limited Waivers
DOT announces that the department will not extend its temporary waiver of new Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements.
11/07/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY23 FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program
FAA releases notice of funding opportunity that outlines how airports can apply for a share in FY23 discretionary funds available under the FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program.
11/04/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to DOT's Proposed Rule to Update DBE and ACDBE Programs
AAAE files comments in response to DOT's recently released proposed rule that would make a wide range of changes to the regulations governing the DBE and ACDBE programs.
11/01/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Extend Waiver of Build America, Buy America Requirements
AAAE President and CEO sends a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg urging the DOT to delay implementation of new Build America, Buy America Act requirements.
10/28/2022
Airport Alert
Action Alert: AAAE Urges Congress to Fund More TSA and CBP Staff in Final FY23 Budget Assistance from Airports Requested
AAAE President and CEO sends a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders urging them to provide additional staffing resources to TSA and CBP in the final DHS appropriations bill.
10/26/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE to Host Second Discussion on EPA's Proposed Rule to Designate PFOA/PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
AAAE will be hosting our second virtual discussion with members to discuss the EPA's proposed rule that would designate two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances."
10/26/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Releases 2022“2023 Regulatory Outlook for Airports
The AAAE Regulatory Affairs Team has developed a “Regulatory Outlook” document for airports and members.
10/21/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Raises Concerns with FAA's Draft Policy on Processing Land Use Changes
AAAE filed comments in response to FAA's draft policy that outlines how the agency will process and evaluate an airport sponsor’s request for a land use change.
10/19/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Updated BIL Implementation Guidance; FY23 ATP Grant Application Deadline on October 24
FAA has released an updated FAQ document that provides information for airport sponsors on the money FAA is administering for airport infrastructure improvements.
10/19/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Pro-Russian Hacker Group Targets Airport Websites
AAAE is aware of the media reports of airport websites being targeted with Distributed-Denial-of-Service attacks by a pro-Russian hacker group.
10/10/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Proposed Endangerment Finding for Piston-Engine Aircraft Lead Emissions
EPA issues a proposed endangerment finding that lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare.
10/07/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Ebola Screening at Select U.S. Airports to Begin on October 11
AAAE was informed that CDC will begin Ebola screening of travelers coming from Uganda or who have been in that country within the last 21 days at select airports.
10/06/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Seeks Feedback on FAA's Draft Policy on Processing Airport Land Use Changes
AAAE is distributing a survey to members to collect feedback on FAA's proposed policy that outlines how the agency will process and evaluate an airport sponsor’s request for a land use change.
10/06/2022
