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Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations Darby LaJoye to Retire
TSA announces that Darby LaJoye, Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations, will retire effective October 22, 2022
09/30/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Passes Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
This House passes S. 3662, the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act, by a vote of 381 to 42.
09/29/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Passes CR Extending Federal Funding Through December 16
The Senate passes a stopgap bill that funds the government through December 16.
09/29/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Passes Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act
The Senate passes the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021, which now goes to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
09/29/2022
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Proposed ASP Amendment on Firearm Messaging; Posts STA Best Practice Guide
TSA issues a proposed Airport Security Program (ASP) National Amendment aimed at addressing the increased number of firearms discovered at TSA passenger screening checkpoints.
09/29/2022
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Proposed ASP Amendment on Firearm Messaging; Posts STA Best Practice Guide
TSA issues a proposed Airport Security Program (ASP) National Amendment aimed at addressing the increased number of firearms discovered at TSA passenger screening checkpoints.
09/29/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Interim Guidance on AAM Vertiport Design
FAA releases standards that will be required for any new on-airport vertiport facilities for federally obligated airports.
09/26/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY23 Airport Terminal Program Grants
FAA releases the notice of funding opportunity that outlines how airports can apply for a share of the approximately $1 billion in FY23 discretionary funds under the Airport Terminal Program.
09/23/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Passes AAM Coordination and Leadership Act;
The Senate passes S. 516, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, which will facilitate collaboration between federal agencies and civil aviation industry leaders to promote AAM technologies.
09/22/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces $302 Million in FY22 AIP Grants for Over 40 Airports
FAA announced the award of over $302 million in infrastructure grants as part of the fiscal year 2022 Airport Improvement Program
09/22/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: FAA Provides Update on Implementation of New Title VI Guidance
DOT provides updated guidance on how airports are expected to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and other nondiscrimination statutes and requirements.
09/16/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Provides Update on Implementation of New Title VI Guidance
Several updates regarding the status of FAA's implementation of new guidance from DOT on how airports are expected to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and other nondiscrimination statutes and requirements.
09/16/2022
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Policy Clarification Notice on CHRC and Rap Back Certifications
TSA issued a Policy Clarification Notice regarding CHRC and Rap Back certifications to emphasize that certifications are voluntary for all regulated parties, including airport operators and air carriers.
09/16/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: David Pekoske Confirmed for Second Term as TSA Administrator
The Senate overwhelmingly confirms David Pekoske for a second five-year term as the TSA Administrator.
09/15/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Passes National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act
House passes legislation that requires DOT, in collaboration with DHS and others, to develop a national aviation preparedness plan to tackle future communicable disease outbreaks.
09/14/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Draft Policy on Processing Airport Land Use Changes
FAA releases a draft policy that outlines how the agency will process and evaluate an airport sponsor’s request for a land use change on federally acquired or federally conveyed airport land.
09/14/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Passes the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
The Senate has passed the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act, sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators, by voice vote.
09/08/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Sets Deadline for Responding to Proposed Rule to Designate PFOA/PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
EPA publishes a proposed rule that would designate two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA, known as the Superfund law.
09/06/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule to Update DBE and ACDBE Programs
DOT extends the deadline for submitting responses to the department’s proposed rule that would make a wide range of changes to the regulations governing the DBE and ACDBE programs.
09/01/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Approves Fleetwide Unleaded Avgas Replacement
FAA approves supplemental type certificates to allow General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s 100-octane unleaded fuel to be used in all GA aircraft powered by high-compression piston engines.
09/01/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces $850 Million in FY22 AIP Grants for Over 200 Airports
DOT announces the award of $850 million in infrastructure grants as part of the FY22 Airport Improvement Program.
08/30/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Proposed Rule to Designate PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
EPA releases a proposed rule that would designate two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA, known as the Superfund law.
08/26/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Urges DOT to Extend Temporary Waiver and Provides Recommendations for Transitioning to New Buy American Requirements
AAAE files comments in response to DOT's request for information on a new Build America, Buy America Act requirement.
08/19/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Passes Inflation Reduction Act; Measure Moves to President to be Signed into Law
House Democrats pass their partisan reconciliation bill, better known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), by a vote of 220-207.
08/12/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Updated Guidance on ALP Reviews and Section 163 Determinations
FAA releases updated guidance that outlines how the agency reviews requests from airports that want to propose changes to their airport layout plans.
08/10/2022
