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Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases ANPRM on Whether to Designate PFOA/PFOS as Hazardous Substances
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that requests comment from the public and industry...
01/20/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President-elect Biden Outlines Day One Executive Actions
In a document released early this morning, the incoming Biden Administration outlined a series of executive actions that the new President plans to take today...
01/20/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: FAA Releases Guidance on Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document that provides some guidance for airport sponsors on how FAA will distribute $2 billion under the “Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program” (ACRGP)...
01/19/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Confirmation Hearing Held for Alejandro Mayorkas to Become DHS Secretary
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing this morning for Alejandro “Ali” Mayorkas to become the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
01/19/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Final 2021 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final multi-sector general permit (MSGP), which outlines the terms and conditions for authorizing certain airports to discharge...
01/19/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Requests Airports Share Administrator's Message on Unruly Passenger Policy
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is encouraging airports to share with passengers a video that FAA Administrator Steve Dickson recorded on the agency’s new, stricter enforcement policy against unruly airline passengers.
01/15/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President-elect Biden to Unveil Coronavirus Rescue Package
President-elect Joe Biden is planning to unveil a $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package that calls for a “national vaccination program” and proposes to provide relief to working families hit hard by the pandemic.
01/14/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Publishes Aircraft Noise Annoyance Study Results
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published results from the agency’s aircraft noise annoyance study, called the “Neighborhood Environmental Survey” (NES), including an overview of the results on its website...
01/13/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE, ACI-NA Ask Congress, Biden Administration for Additional COVID-19 Relief
In a letter today to House and Senate leaders and the Biden transition team, AAAE and ACI-NA requested an additional $17 billion in funding for commercial service airports, along with further support for general aviation airports, concessionaires...
01/13/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Summary of Aircraft Noise Annoyance Study Results
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a summary of the results from the agency’s aircraft noise annoyance study, called the “Neighborhood Environmental Survey” (NES).
01/12/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Negative COVID Test Required to Fly Into the United States From All International Locations
Effective January 26, 2021, all international air passengers (ages 2 and above) will be required to obtain a negative COVID test result within three days before their flight to the United States departs and provide written documentation...
01/12/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf Resigns Effective at Midnight
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down, citing recent court challenges to his authority.
01/11/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to Resign
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao indicated that she will resign from her position, effective as of January 11, according to Washington Post, Politico, and other news outlets.
01/07/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: Five Senior Political Appointees at FAA to Resign
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that five senior political appointees of President Trump were resigning, effective as of Monday, January 11, in light of yesterday’s attacks at the Capitol, according to Reuters...
01/07/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's 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).
01/07/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: 2020 AAAE Federal Affairs Annual Report
The AAAE Legislative, Regulatory, and Transportation Security & Facilitation teams are pleased to present you with the 2020 Federal Affairs Annual Report — in a brand new, interactive format.
01/05/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Provides Alternative Measure Template for ID Media Audit Flexibility
TSA has informed AAAE that Executive Assistant Administrator for Operations Support Stacey Fitzmaurice approved an ASP amendment template for temporary relief for ID media renewal requirements.
01/04/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: FAA Announces New Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program
The FAA announced the establishment of the “Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program” to distribute the $2 billion in funds that Congress approved as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
12/31/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues National Alternative Measure for SD 1542-04-08 Series
TSA has informed AAAE that Executive Assistant Administrator for Operational Support Stacey Fitzmaurice has signed a national Alternative Measure for the Security Directive series aimed at expediting the return of furloughed aviation workers.
12/31/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President Signs Coronavirus Relief/FY21 Omnibus Spending Bill Into Law, Including $2 Billion for Airports
After a few days of drama, the President signed into law H.R. 133, “an Act making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes.”
12/29/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Finalizes GHG Emissions Standards for Aircraft
Today the EPA released a final rule that establishes GHG emissions standards for engines that are used in subsonic jet and turboprop airplanes exceeding a certain max. takeoff weight.
12/28/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Long-Awaited UAS Remote ID Final Rule
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a long-awaited final rule that requires remote identification (ID) technology for nearly all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating in the national airspace.
12/28/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Clears Coronavirus Relief/FY21 Omnibus, Sending Package to President
On Mon, Dec. 21, following House passage, the Senate on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 91-7 has approved a massive 5,593-page bill that includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and $1.4 trillion in funding for the federal government for FY 21
12/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: U.S. Government Releases Updated Runway to Recovery Guidance and FAA Policy on Revenue Use for Health Screening Programs
A U.S. Government interagency group has released, “Runway to Recovery: The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus” (Version 1.1)...
12/21/2020
Airport Affairs
House Clears Coronavirus Relief, FY21 Omnibus Spending Bill
The House overwhelming approved a massive 5,593-page bill that includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and $1.4 trillion in funding for the federal government for Fiscal Year 2021.
12/21/2020
