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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
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders on October 6, 2022. The conference call was led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE).
10/06/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE to Host Discussion on EPA's Proposed Rule to Designate PFOA/PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
AAAE will be hosting a virtual discussion with members to discuss the EPA's proposed rule that would designate two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances."
09/30/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) for FY23 to FY27
FAA releases its report to Congress on the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) for fiscal years 2023 to 2027.
09/30/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Congress Extends Government Funding Through December 16
House approves a continuing resolution that funds the government through December 16. The House and Senate are now on recess until after the midterms.
09/30/2022
Federal Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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 Alert
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
