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Federal Alert
Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
On November 2, TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders.
11/02/2023
Airport Alert
Senate Approves FY24 DOT/FAA Funding Bill
The Senate on a 82-15 vote approved a three-bill spending package that includes proposed funding for the DOT and the FAA for FY2024.
11/02/2023
Airport Alert
Michael Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator
The United States Senate confirmed Michael Whitaker to be Administrator of the FAA for a five-year term by a vote of 98 to 0.
10/25/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Final Endangerment Finding for Piston-Engine Aircraft Lead Emissions
The EPA releases a final 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.
10/18/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Submits Comments on FAA's Noise Policy Review
AAAE submits comments to the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the agency’s ongoing “Noise Policy Review” (NPR).
10/02/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to White House's Proposed Updates to NEPA Reviews
AAAE submits comments to the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality in response to a proposed rule that would make significant changes to the regulations that govern National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews.
10/02/2023
Airport Alert
Senate Leaders Unveil Temporary Funding Bill With Three-Month Extension of FAA Programs and Taxes
The House of Representatives approves a bill to keep the federal government open through November 17 and extend FAA programs and aviation excise taxes through December 31.
10/02/2023
Airport Alert
Senate OK's Stop-Gap Funding Bill, Averts Government Shutdown
The Senate tonight follows the House’s lead and approves a 45-day stop-gap funding bill that will extend FAA programs and aviation excise taxes through the end of the year.
10/02/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Proposed Rule to Update Passenger Facility Charge Program Regulations
FAA publishes a proposed rule that would make a series of changes to the regulations governing the passenger facility charge (PFC) program.
09/27/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for Sustainable Aviation Fuels Grant Program
FAA releases a notice of funding opportunity that outlines how airports can apply for a share of approximately $291 million in funding for projects that promote the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels and low-emissions technology.
09/25/2023
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: DOT Secretary Buttigieg Testifies at House Transportation Committee Oversight Hearing
Secretary Pete Buttigieg testifies before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at a hearing focused on oversight of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
09/22/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOD and FAA Approve First Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam for Part 139 Airport Use
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) identifies SOLBERG® 3% MIL-SPEC Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam (SFFF) as the first fluorine-free firefighting foam (F3) agent that meets the department’s F3 performance standards.
09/12/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases $1.1 Billion in FY23 AIP Grants for Projects at Over 217 Airports
FAA released a list of over $1.058 billion in infrastructure grants as part of the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
09/11/2023
Airport Alert
President Biden to Nominate Michael Whitaker to Serve as FAA Administrator
White House announces President Biden's intent to nominate Michael Whitaker to serve as Administrator of the FAA. He is currently COO of Supernal
09/07/2023
Regulatory Alert
AAAE Shares Airport Perspectives on AAM Implementation with DOT's Interagency Working Group
AAAE submits comments in response to DOT's RFI on the development of AAM.
08/17/2023
Airport Alert
Senate Committee Approves DHS/TSA/CBP FY24 Funding Bill; Includes Report Language on Aviation Worker Screening
Senate Appropriations Committee approves legislation to fund DHS and TSA for upcoming fiscal year
08/17/2023
Airport Alert
Additional Details Emerge on Senate FY24 DOT/FAA Spending BIll
Additional details on the Senate FAA spending bill and the committee report accompanying it
08/17/2023
Regulatory Alert
White House Releases Final Guidance on Build America, Buy America Requirements; DOT Issues Waiver for De Minimis Costs and Small Grants
White House and DOT release documents regarding the implementation of BABA requirements
08/15/2023
Regulatory Alert
AAAE Responds to EPA's Request for Feedback on Designating Additional PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances
AAAE submits comments in response to EPA's ANPRM requesting feedback on PFAS chemical designations
08/14/2023
Federal Alert
AAAE Urges TSA to Rescind ASP Amendment on Aviation Worker Screening
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli sends letter to TSA Administrator Pekoske urging him to rescind the ASP Amendment
08/09/2023
Airport Alert
More Details on Senate DHS/TSA/CPB Appropriations Bill
Senate Appropriations Committee approves legislation to fund DHS and TSA for upcoming fiscal year
08/01/2023
Regulatory Alert
White House Proposes Significant Changes to NEPA Review Process
White House's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) releases proposed rule, potentially rewriting NEPA review regulations
07/28/2023
Airport Alert
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
Senate Appropriations Committee approves legislation to fund DOT and FAA for upcoming fiscal year
07/21/2023
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases $587 Million in FY23 AIP Grants for Projects at Over 232 Airports
FAA releases a list of over $587million in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) AIP grants
07/20/2023
Airport Alert
House Headed Towards Final Passage on FAA Bill
House lawmakers open debate on bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill; reject amendments reducing AIP funding and eliminating EAS
07/20/2023
