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Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Rule to Designate PFOA/PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA

On April 19, the EPA released a final rule that designates two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), known as the Superfund law.

Action Alert: Urge Your House Lawmakers to Support Aviation Security Funding Priorities

We urgently need your help to convince House of Representative lawmakers to fund our aviation security priorities in the upcoming DHS appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 (FY25).

Hearing Report: TSA Administrator Testifies on FY25 Budget Request

On April 16, TSA Administrator David Pekoske testified before the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee about his fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget needs, which total $11.8 billion.

Regulatory Alert: FAA Seeks Airport Feedback on Noise Abatement Chart Updates

On April 15, the FAAreleased and requested comment on a draft document, “Noise Abatement Entries in the Chart Supplement (CS),” which includes proposed guidance to airports on how to communicate NAI to the pilot community through the CS.

Hearing Report: DHS Secretary Testifies on FY25 Budget Priorities; TSA Briefly Discussed

On April 10, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the House and Senate DHS Appropriations Subcommittees about his fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget request.

Regulatory Alert: EPA Finalizes National Drinking Water Standards for PFAS

On April 10, the EPA finalized the first-ever national drinking water standards for six PFAS chemicals, including PFOA and PFOS, which have been included in AFFF that the FAA has required airports to use for decades.

Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Updated Interim Guidance on PFAS Disposal & Destruction

On April 9, the EPA released updated interim guidance that outlines the latest data and research on different methodologies to dispose and destroy (D&D) PFAS and PFAS-containing products, including aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).

Regulatory Alert: DOT Releases Final Rule to Update DBE and ACDBE Programs

On April 9, the DOT released a final rule that makes a wide range of changes and updates to the regulations governing the DBE Program and the ACDBE Program.

Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders

On April 4, TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders.

Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces Deadlines for Use of FY24 AIP Entitlement Funds

On April 3, the FAA announced the deadlines for submitting a notice of intent (NOI) and final grant application for the use of primary, cargo, and nonprimary entitlement funds that are available under the AIP for FY24.

Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders, Thursday, April 4, 2024

As a reminder, TSA will host its monthly conference call, Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Airport Alert: Please Complete Survey on LEO, Canines, and Exit Lane Costs

To help further bolster our arguments on Capitol Hill, we need your input about the costs and impacts of the loss of TSA funding for these important priorities.

Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY23

On March 29, the FAA released the NOFO that outlines how airports can apply for a share of approximately $268.7 million in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) supplemental discretionary grant funding.

AAAE Chair, ACI-NA Chair Launch Airport Minority Leadership Initiative

AAAE Chair Perry Miller, A.A.E., IAP, and ACI-NA Chair Kevin Dolliole announce a new initiative called Soaring Scholars: Airport Minority Leadership Initiative.

Action Alert: Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Airport Priorities in FY25 Appropriations Bill

We need your help as we urge lawmakers to increase funding for the Airport Improvement Program, provide additional funding for supplemental discretionary grants, increase funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program, and adopt other airport priorities.

Action Alert: Airport Input Needed to Restore Funding For Key Aviation Security Programs in 2025

As Congress gears up for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) appropriations process, we need your help as we urge lawmakers to restore and maintain funding for critical airport priorities in the annual DHS spending bill.

Airport Alert: Senate Clears FY24 Final DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bill

After defeating several amendments, the Senate approved the second six-bill appropriations package that included funding for DHS, TSA, and U.S. CBP.

Action Alert: Please Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Airport Priorities in Final FAA Bill

AAAE and ACI-NA are urging airports to reach out to their lawmakers and encourage them to support airport priorities in the final FAA bill.

Airport Alert: House Passes Omnibus Appropriations Bill With DHS/TSA/CBP Funding

On March 22, the House of Representatives passed, by a vote of 286-134, the $1.2 trillion omnibus appropriations bill under suspension of the rules, which required a two-thirds majority vote.

Security Policy Alert: DHS SAFETY Act Briefing, Monday, March 25, 2 p.m. ET

As discussed on AAAE's Transportation Security Services Committee call, we have invited the DHS SAFETY Act office to provide an overview of the SAFETY Act and the application process to our airport members.

Airport Alert: Final FY24 DHS Spending Bill Released; Mixed Results for Airports

On March 21, Congressional leaders released the second omnibus appropriations spending bill, totaling $1.2 trillion, that must be passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate before the end of the week.

Regulatory Alert: DOD Releases AFFF Policy for Transition to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam

On March 13, the FAA shared with AAAE the DOD's new guidance on the minimum requirements that the department must follow to ensure aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is removed from its ARFF vehicles and mobile systems.

Hearing Report: TSA Testifies on Pay, Fee Diversion, and Security Technology Needs

On March 12, the House Transportation and Maritime Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the mission effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration’s structure, which was realigned in the 2018 TSA Modernization Act.

Airport Alert: White House Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request

On March 11, the White House unveiled a fiscal year 2025 budget request that proposes $3.35 billion for AIP and $8 billion over the next five years to upgrade FAA facilities and radars.

Airport Alert: Senate Clears Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill

On March 8, the Senate approved a six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for the DOT and FAA for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.