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Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Commerce Committee Approves Two Airport Bills
Today, July, 22 2020, the Senate Commerce Committee approved two AAAE-backed bills by voice vote.
07/22/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Extended Alternative Measure for Certain Security Requirements
TSA has posted to the HSIN the National AM 1542-20-03B which provides for alternative measures for certain security directive requirements.
07/22/2020
Regulatory Affairs
EPA Releases Proposed GHG Emissions Standards for Airplanes
The EPA released a proposed rule that would establish GHG emission standards for engines that are used in subsonic jet and turboprop airplanes exceeding a certain maximum takeoff weight.
07/22/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Clears Way for Defense Bill
The House Rules Committee finished considering a defense authorization bill and a handful of airport-related amendments on a wide range of topics including the Contract Tower Program, PFAS, Buy American requirements and foreign jet bridges.
07/18/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY21 DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a FY21 DHS spending bill on July 15, 2020.
07/15/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: White House Releases NEPA Modernization Final Rule
On July 15, 2020, the White House's CEQ released a final rule that comprehensively rewrites the NEPA regulations with the goal of accelerating the approval of infrastructure project reviews.
07/15/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY21 DOT Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a FY21 DOT spending bill on July 14, 2020 that includes almost $6.4 billion for airport programs.
07/14/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Solicits Feedback on FAA's ATC Facility Hour Adjustments
AAAE is soliciting feedback through a survey from airports that have been affected by the FAA April 27 decision to temporarily adjust operating hours at 90 ATC facilities in light of the ongoing pandemic.
07/14/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Submits Comments on FAA's Supersonic Airplane Noise Standards NPRM
AAAE submitted comments to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to the agency's proposed rulemaking to establish subsonic noise certification standards for supersonic airplanes arriving and departing airports.
07/13/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Urge Your Lawmakers To Help Airports in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
Please contact your lawmakers as soon as possible and urge them to provide additional funds to help airports offset significant financial losses and increased costs related to the coronavirus pandemic.
07/09/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Subcommittee Approves FY21 DOT Spending Bill
The House Transportation Approps. Subcommittee today approved a FY21 spending bill for the DOT that proposes almost $6.4 bil. for airport infrastructure, funding for small community programs, and a $2.8 mil. increase for the Contract Tower Program.
07/08/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY21 DOT Spending Bill With Big Proposed Increases for Airports
The House Appropriations Committee today released a FY21 spending bill for DOT that proposes almost $6.4 bil. for airport infrastructure projects, funding for small community programs, and a $2.8 mil. increase for the Contract Tower Program.
07/07/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Subcommittee Approves FY 2021 DHS/TSA/CBP Funding Bill
The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved a FY 2021 funding bill for DHS and its component agencies, including TSA and CBP, in a short business meeting.
07/07/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY 2021 DHS Spending Bill
In advance of consideration tomorrow by the House DHS/TSA/CBP funding subcommittee, the House Appropriations Committee today released a FY 2021 spending bill that proposes a total of $50.72 billion in discretionary appropriations for the DHS and an a
07/06/2020
Federal Affairs
TSA's "Stay Healthy, Stay Secure" Campaign Video and Infographic
TSA has officially filed a difference to the ICAO regarding the recently adopted international standard for 100 percent staff screening.
07/06/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Airport Input Needed NOW as Lawmakers Contemplate Next Coronavirus Relief Package
The next few weeks will be critical for action on coronavirus relief in Washington, and we need your help if we are to have a chance at seeing additional airport priorities addressed as part of any package that could emerge.
07/02/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Interagency Group Issues Framework/Recommendations for Airports, Airlines to Mitigate COVID Risks
A U.S. Government interagency group today issued "Runway to Recovery: The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus," a guidance document developed jointly by the U.S. Departments of Transpor
07/02/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
July 2 2020 TSA held its monthly call for airport stakeholders. This alert contains a summary.
07/02/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Approves $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill; Measure Authorizes Additional Funding for Airports
The House today approved a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that would increase the AIP authorization level to $4 billion annually through FY25 and authorize up to $4 billion in supplemental airport funding per year during the same five-year time fr
07/01/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: U.S. Files Difference on ICAO Staff Screening Requirements
TSA has officially filed a difference to the ICAO regarding the recently adopted international standard for 100 percent staff screening.
07/01/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Efforts To Promote Safe and Health Travel Over the Fourth of July Holiday
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli participated in a media roundtable with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske; Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO, Nick Calio; and Airports Council International - North
06/30/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces Nearly $800 Million in AIP Grants for Projects at 347 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao today announced the award of $793.4 million in airport infrastructure grants, including $689 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $104.4 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco
06/30/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Lawmakers File Amendments to Infrastructure Bill
As House Democratic leaders prepare to bring their $1.5 trillion infrastructure package the House floor next week, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have filed almost 350 amendments to the bill including a number of airport-related proposals and
06/26/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs Update on Rap Back and eBadge
TSA's Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs has issued two separate TSA bulletins related to the Rap Back program and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) eBadge program.
06/25/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Spaceport Categorization ARC Final Report
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a final report from the Spaceport Categorization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), which FAA convened to solicit recommendations on how to categorize future spaceports and better communicate with
06/25/2020
