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Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Travel Restrictions for Republic of India and and Democratic Republic of Congo
The U.S. government has implemented or modified travel restrictions for the Republic of India and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
05/01/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Reminds Airports of Deadline to Apply for CRRSAA Airport Coronavirus Response Grants
FAA is reminding airport sponsors that June 30 is the deadline to apply for their share of the $2 billion in grants that have been awarded and made available for airports and eligible concessionaires through the CRRSAA.
04/30/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Face Masks Required in Airports Through September 13, 2021
TSA informed AAAE that they will be extending the requirement for individuals to wear face masks in airports as outlined by SD 1542-21-01A until Sept. 13, 2021, at the direction of the White House COVID-19 Task Force.
04/30/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: DHS Extends REAL ID Enforcement Deadline to 2023
DHS Secretary Mayorkas announced that the full enforcement date for REAL ID will be extended once again from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
04/27/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Administrator Establishes New Council on PFAS
EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued a memo establishing an “EPA Council on PFAS” (ECP) to help the agency to strategize the best way to use the agency’s authorities, expertise and partnerships to mitigate and reduce the effects from PFAS and...
04/27/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Framework for an Infrastructure Package
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan convened a bipartisan Infrastructure Summit of governors, senators and members of the House Problem Solvers Caucus to discuss guiding principles for a federal infrastructure package.
04/23/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Republicans Unveil Counterproposal to Biden Infrastructure Plan
A group of Senate Republicans, led by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), unveiled a basic framework for their counterproposal to President Biden’s $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan.
04/22/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Bipartisan Bill to Gradually Raise PFC Cap Introduced in House
Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) today introduced legislation that proposes to gradually raise the federal cap on local PFCs beginning in 2023.
04/21/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host Live Qamp;amp;A Webinar on CRSSAA Airport Concessions Relief Grants
FAA Offices of Airports and Civil Rights announced that they will be hosting a webinar event on Apr. 22, at 2 p.m. ET to answer questions on Airport Concessions Relief Grants that have been made available through the CRRSAA.
04/20/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Submits Comments on FAA's Research Efforts to Inform Aircraft Noise Policy
AAAE submitted comments to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to a request for input on the research activities that the agency is conducting to inform future aircraft noise policy.
04/14/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Confirms Trottenberg as Deputy Secretary of Transportation
The Senate approved Polly Trottenberg, President Biden’s pick to serve as Deputy Secretary of Transportation, by a vote of 82 to 15.
04/13/2021
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Ask Your Lawmakers to Support Airport Proposals in Infrastructure Package
As infrastructure talks continue to heat up in Washington, we are urging airports to ask their elected officials to ensure that the next infrastructure package that Congress considers includes much-need funds to help airports of all sizes build criti
04/12/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Updated FAQ Guidance for Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated frequently asked questions (FAQ) document that provides guidance for airport sponsors on how FAA will administer the “Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program” (ACRGP).
04/09/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Administration Releases Outline for its FY22 Discretionary Funding Request
The White House today unveiled the outline for its budget request for discretionary spending in Fiscal Year 2022.
04/09/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Biden Administration Unveils More Details on Infrastructure Plan
President Biden last week released the American Jobs Plan -- a $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal that calls for $25 billion to upgrade our nation’s aviation system, billions more for transportation and infrastructure projects, and funding for...
04/07/2021
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Urge Your House Lawmakers to Support Aviation Security Funding Priorities
We need your help to convince House of Representative lawmakers to fund our aviation security priorities in the upcoming DHS appropriations bill for FY22 and to end the diversion of aviation security fees to pay for deficit reduction.
04/06/2021
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Airport Priorities in FY22 Appropriations Bills
As Congress prepares to gear up for the FY22 appropriations process, we need your help as we urge lawmakers to increase funding for the AIP, the FAA Contract Tower Program, and adopt other airport priorities in the annual DOT and DHS spending bills.
04/05/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: CDC Updates Travel Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People to a Low-Risk Activity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated.
04/02/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary TSA Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders. The conference call was led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans, and Engagement (PPE).
04/01/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces $627.7 Million in AIP Grants for Projects at 390 Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of $627.7 million in airport infrastructure grants as part of the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
04/01/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Biden Administration Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package; Plan Includes $25 Billion for Airport and Aviation Upgrades
President Biden released the outline for his American Jobs Plan -- a $2 trillion infrastructure proposal that includes $25 billion to upgrade our nation’s aviation system and billions more for highways, bridges, and transit systems.
03/31/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: New REAL ID Media Campaign Material and Request to Extend the Enforcement Deadline
In six months, the full REAL ID enforcement deadline will go into effect at all federally regulated airports.
03/31/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Transportation Committee Approves Early Incentive Bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved by voice vote a bill that would allow airports to use Airport Improvement Program funds for early incentive payments.
03/24/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Technical Correction for TSA-NA-21-01 Centralized Revocation Database
TSA posted a technical correction to the final Airport Security Program amendment implementing the Centralized Revocation Database for Individuals with Revoked Identification Media.
03/23/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces a 'Mask Up' Educational Campaign
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) launched a campaign called “Mask Up” that is intended to ensure the safety of transportation workers by educating travelers on their obligation to wear a mask when traveling.
03/19/2021
