Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host Virtual Workshop on Compliance with Federal Grant Obligations

FAA to Host Virtual Workshop on Compliance with Federal Grant Obligations
October 21, 2024
 
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Office of Airports has announced that it will hold a virtual workshop on Thursday, November 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, to assist airport sponsors in meeting or maintaining compliance with their federal grant obligations, with a special focus on major topics such as FAA’s policies on land use change and Air Carrier Incentive Programs. While the event is primarily directed at consultants, FAA has encouraged airport sponsors to attend as well. The workshop will be hosted by the Office of Airport Compliance and Management Analysis (ACO), which is housed within the Office of Airports and generally responsible for enforcement of federal grant obligations.
 
To register for the webinar, please click here.
 
Purpose of Workshop. According to FAA, the purpose of the workshop is to “partner and collaborate with the airport sponsors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure we are providing the best possible service to our airports.” The workshop will address the following topics:

•    Compliance Program Overview
•    FAA Land Use Change Policy
•    FAA Air Carrier Incentives Policy
•    Financial Review and Single Audit Process
•    Part 16 Case Studies on Aeronautical Access
•    ACO Roundtable

The agency will use the workshop as an opportunity to help educate airport stakeholders and their consultants on some of its major priorities and recently released policies. Two other offices within the Office of Airports have conducted similar workshops over the past year, although those were held in person.
 
Workshop Registration. FAA will host the workshop on Thursday, November 21, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, focused on compliance with grant obligations. Pre-registration is required to receive access to the virtual workshop. To sign up, click here.