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Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Conference Call on Cleaning and Sanitization Reimbursement
In response to the many questions that AAAE has submitted to TSA regarding the reimbursement of airport COVID-19 related cleaning and sanitization efforts in TSA areas, TSA plans to host a conference call.
06/09/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: President Trump Issues Order to Speed Infrastructure Project Approvals
On June 4, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at accelerating an economic recovery from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by expediting approvals of infrastructure projects.
06/05/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: DOT Issues Final Order on Air Service Obligation Adjustments; Plan Allows Carriers to Suspend Service to Communities
The Department of Transportation issued a Final Order that will allow 15 carriers receiving financial assistance under the CARES Act to suspend service to a long list of communities including some that will lose service from multiple carriers.
06/04/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
June 4 2020 TSA held its monthly call for airport stakeholders. This alert contains a summary.
06/04/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: FAA Extends Expiring Form 110A Credentials for Aviation Safety Inspectors
TSA and FAA shared with AAAE a memorandum between the agencies' Administrators regarding the extension of expiration dates for all FAA Form 110A aviation safety inspector's (ASI) credentials.
06/03/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: ICAO Released a Civil Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) Report Guiding Air Travel Through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) released its Civil Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) report, Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel Through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis, which recommends a phased approach to enable the safe ret
06/01/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Submits Comments on EPA's Proposed 2020 Multi-Sector General Permit
AAAE submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the agency's proposed multi-sector general permit (MSGP), which would, once finalized, outline the terms and conditions for authorizing certain airports to discharge industr
06/01/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Updates Guidance for Airports on COVID-19 Restrictions and Accommodations
05/29/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces the Distribution of Over 15 Million Facial Coverings for Transportation Workers
05/28/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Administration Restricts Flights From Brazil
Effective at 11:59 pm on May 26, 2020, the Administration will restrict flights from Brazil into the United States.
05/25/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: DOT to Allow Carriers to Suspend Service to 75 Communities
05/22/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Press Release on Modified Screening Procedures
05/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Committee Approves COVID-19 Air Travel Task Force Legislation
05/20/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Requests Information from Airports on Facial Coverings Distribution for Planning Purposes Only
05/20/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Posts Proposed ASP Amendment on Centralized Revocation Database
05/19/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Proposed Rule to Improve Transparency of Guidance Documents
05/19/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Urge Lawmakers to Provide Additional Assistance to Airports Impacted by Coronavirus
Please Urge Lawmakers to Provide Additional Assistance to Airports Impacted by Coronavirus
05/14/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package
05/12/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Solicits Feedback on EPA's Proposed 2020 Multi-Sector General Permit
05/08/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA and CBP Now Requiring Facial Protection for Employees
05/07/2020
