@irports update -- August 26, 2009

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	August 26, 2009



			This Week In Summary EPA Releases Long-Anticipated Deicing Rules» Four Airports Earn 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards» NextGen Task Force Issues Draft Final Report» ACI-NA Staff Participates in FAA Research Committee Meeting» DOT Finds Mesaba, Not ExpressJet Source of Rochester Delay» Deadline Nears for Small Airport Grants» FederalReporting.gov is Open for Contractors to Register» New ACI Newsletter Seeking Articles» ACI-NA Annual Conference & Exhibition Update» ACI Training Opportunities:» In The News Low-Cost Airlines Face New Competition: Each Other» Port Authority Wants $38M for a Tunnel to Toronto Island Airport » It's Like Having E-ZPass for the Airport» Possible New Airport Rules Worry Ithaca Officials»


			Hot Topics
			EPA Releases Long-Anticipated Deicing Rules Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made available the pre-publication version of the proposed rulemaking, Effluent Limitation Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Airport Deicing Category. The EPA expects the proposed rule to be published in the Federal Register this week, which will trigger a 120-day comment period. The proposal includes collection and treatment requirements for aircraft deicing fluid, along with an effective ban on urea. The requirements apply to primary commercial airports that conduct deicing operations and have more than 1,000 annual scheduled commercial jet departures. As we have throughout the rulemaking process, ACI-NA will be working closely with members and a team of attorneys and consultants to analyze and comment on the proposed rule. View the proposed rule» Contact ACI-NA's Jessica Steinhilber for more information» Four Airports Earn 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards Burbank Bob Hope Airport, Reno-Stead Airport, Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport have been selected as winners of ACI-NA's 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards. Award winners will be recognized at the ACI-NA's 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Austin on Oct. 14 during the Chairman's Honors Luncheon. Bob Hope Airport won the Environmental Management Award for its Hangar 25, the world's first aviation facility certified Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport earned this year's Outreach, Education, and Community Involvement Award with its Protect our Planet Science Festival and DFW Airport Earth Day. Reno-Stead Airport's Stead Solvent Site Remedial Action program earned the 2009 Mitigation Award. Toronto Pearson International Airport is the first airport to win the newly added award category for Special/Innovative Projects for its Partners in Project Green & Pearson Eco-Business Zone program. View the complete announcement» Contact ACI-NA's Jessica Steinhilber for more information» NextGen Task Force Issues Draft Final Report In an Aug. 20 draft report from the RTCA NextGen Task Force, the group calls for a reality-based business case for NextGen improvements. ACI-NA, which has been deeply involved in the task force since its inception in January and has been the lead organization representing airports, has submitted comments for the draft report. RTCA anticipates publishing a final report on Aug. 31. The task force, which is composed of a broad group of aviation interests, set a target for clear benefits within the next 3‐5 years, starting mostly with existing equipment, and continue through 2018, while remaining aligned with the NextGen vision for 2025. Challenges that the task force will be confronting include assessing the extent to which the benefits of NextGen can be realized with current aircraft and avionics; ensuring that NextGen cost and benefit assessments reflect industry realities; and incentives that could speed NextGen implementation. ACI-NA has worked to ensure that NextGen capabilities of critical importance to airports — airport surface management, enhanced use of closely-spaced parallel runways in poor weather conditions, and decoupling flight procedures that serve adjacent airports in congested metroplex areas — were recognized as top industry priorities. View the draft report» Contact ACI-NA's Chris Oswald for more information» ACI-NA Staff Participates in FAA Research Committee Meeting On Aug. 18 and 19, ACI-NA staff participated in the semi-annual meeting of the Airport Technology Subcommittee of the FAA Research, Engineering and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) at the FAA's Atlantic City research center. ACI-NA has long been active on the subcommittee which has led to modifications of the FAA's almost $20 million research program to better represent airports' interests in environmental, technical, operational and safety research. The current airport technology research program addresses varied issues, such as: airfield safety and design, airport capacity planning and simulation, foreign object debris radar, wildlife hazard mitigation, airport rescue and fire fighting, visual guidance on airfields, surface operations and pavement engineering. In addition to ACI-NA staff, the subcommittee has representatives of the Airline Pilots Association, Air Transport Association, Boeing, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Denver Aviation Department and the Massachusetts Port Authority. The subcommittee is currently seeking additional airport representatives. The subcommittee meets twice per year, typically in March and August, at the FAA Technical Center and the FAA reimburses subcommittee members' travel expenses. Contact ACI-NA's Chris Oswald or Dick Marchi for more information» DOT Finds Mesaba, Not ExpressJet Source of Rochester Delay The Transportation Department has made a preliminary determination that a Mesaba Airlines representative, and not the ExpressJet crew, was the cause of the improper retention of passengers on the ExpressJet plane, operating as Continental Express, at Rochester, Minn., on Aug. 8, 2009. The press release indicates that the representative of Mesaba incorrectly reported that the airport was closed to passengers. The preliminary investigation showed that more senior personnel within Continental or ExpressJet should have done more to obtain permission to de-plane the passengers. "There was a complete lack of common sense here," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. "It's no wonder the flying public is so angry and frustrated." The Aviation Enforcement Office is considering the appropriate action to take as a result of the investigation, which is expected to be concluded within a few weeks. View LaHood's statement» Deadline Nears for Small Airport Grants The deadline for the 2009 Department of Transportation's (DOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program is Aug. 28. DOT has received up to $8 million to be distributed to no more than 40 projects. Since 2002, the program has provided financial assistance to small communities to help them enhance their air service. The size of the grants has ranged from $20,000 to $1.6 million. ACI-NA has continued to support the inclusion of the program in the annual DOT appropriation. View the grant application» Contact ACI-NA's Paul Eubanks for more information» FederalReporting.gov is Open for Contractors to Register A government website is now operational for federal contractors that receive awards (grants, loans, and contracts) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to make their mandatory quarterly reports. While contractors can now register on the site, the reporting tool will be available on Oct. 1. Reports, which are due Oct. 10, can only be submitted once registration is completed. A help desk will be available for user support from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday to support registration. It will be open around the clock to offer assistance during the reporting period. The general public will be able to view reported data beginning Oct. 11 via www.Recovery.gov. View central government-wide data collection site» Contact ACI-NA's James Briggs for more information» New ACI Newsletter Seeking Articles Aviation Dialogue, the new e-newsletter of ACI's World Business Partners Board, is now seeking article submissions from members on proven ways airports can increase non-aeronautical revenue. In addition, the board is continuing to solicit articles on sustainability practices. The deadline for all submissions is Sept. 4. The first edition of the newsletter will be published in October. View the call for articles flyer» Contact ACI-NA's Amy Peters for more information§ ACI-NA Annual Conference & Exhibition Update Early-Bird Discounts Expire on Friday Friday, Aug. 28 is the last day to register for ACI-NA's 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition and obtain the deep savings of the early-bird discount. Attendees must be paid in full by Friday to achieve the savings. After Aug. 28, the registration prices will be at the on-site rate. ACI-NA held the line on registration fees this year. The eary-bird rates are the same as the 2008 discount rates. At this pont there are two quick ways to register: § Register online. § Download a faxable registration form. Education Spotlight: Five Pre-Conference Seminars Planned In addition to a number of steering committee meetings slated for Saturday and Sunday in Austion, there are five pre-conference seminars planned. Each will be two-day events. The organizers of these seminars have planned a mixed agenda including reviews of pending issues, research updates and discussions of best practices. The pre-conference seminars: § Business Information Technologies Pre-Conference Seminar § Environmental Affairs Pre-Conference Seminar § Finance Pre-Conference Seminar § Legal Affairs Pre-Conference Seminar § Operations & Technical Affairs Pre-Conference Seminar There is a special pre-conference only registration fee for those who will not be attending the Annual Conference. The early-bird discount for the Saturday and Sunday seminars also expires on Aug. 28. ACI Training Opportunities: Concession Course Now Available Online The Online Learning Centre of ACI's Global Training Hub is now offering a Certificate in Concession Management course designed for staff engaged in managing concessions such as retail, food/beverage, duty free, services, parking and ground transportation and rental cars. Several ACI-NA members, including Atlanta and San Diego, have already used the course. Enrol online» Contact the OLC Manager Eddie Ragauskas for more information» Training Website Re-launched ACI has re-launched its training and staff development website. The Global Training Hub website has been re-written and streamlined for easier navigation. The new link: www.aci.aero/training The Global Training Hub remains a direct link from the ACI-NA home page. View the course catalog for all ACI classes» Next AMPAP's Management Training to be in Houston The next Air Transport System course -- the mandatory first-step in the ACI/ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP -- will be offered in Houston the week of Dec. 7-11. This class must be completed before students can progress to the rest of the six-course curriculum. Visit the AMPAP website to register on-line» Contact ACI's Paul Behnke for registration or more information» ^ Back to top



			Industry News Briefs
			Low-Cost Airlines Face New Competition: Each Other USA Today, Aug. 25, By David Grossman Discount airlines, also known as low-cost carriers (LCCs), have changed the way we fly and altered our expectations for air travel. View the complete article» Port Authority Wants $38M for a Tunnel to Toronto Island Airport The Star, Aug. 24, By Vanessa Lu The Toronto Port Authority is asking the Canadian government to use infrastructure stimulus funds for a $38-million pedestrian tunnel to the city's Island Airport, which is used by fast-growing Porter Airlines. View the complete article» It's Like Having E-ZPass for the Airport The Star-Ledger, Aug. 24, By Leslie Kwoh For $100 and a fingerprinting session, frequent international travelers can now shave a few minutes off their wait time after landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. View the complete article» Possible New Airport Rules Worry Ithaca Officials Ithaca Journal, Aug. 20, By Stacey Shackford Adding 18 firefighters to the Tompkins Regional Airport staff would increase its budget by an estimated $1.2 million per year and almost double the airlines' rates and charges, which are already twice the national average. View the complete article» ^ Back to top



			Events On Approach
			International Aviation Issues Seminar: Save the Date Join ACI-NA at the International Aviation Issues Seminar Dec. 3-4 at The Fairfax at Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. The seminar brings together top airport and airline management, government officials and consultants, to explore the latest developments in international air travel, government air transport policies and negotiations and facilitation policies/procedures which impact airports' ability to retain and secure new international air service. The ACI-NA Holiday Reception will be Dec. 3 at the Fairfax. All of the seminar sessions will be held at The Fairfax at Embassy Row. The cut-off date to receive the special group rate of $234 is Nov. 13. In order to make your room reservation, please call the hotel directly at (202) 293-2100. More details: Housing, sponsorships, and more» ACI-NA/ACC/FAA Airport Planning Redefined Course and NEPA Workshop Join ACI-NA, ACC, and the FAA as they host the first Airport Planning Redefined Course, Dec. 7-9 followed by NEPA Workshop Dec. 9-10 in Kansas City. These two events will be held separately, however, on Dec. 9 there will be a half-day joint session that will focus on issues that relate to both groups. There is an option to register for the Combo Package, which allows the participant to attend both the Airport Planning Course and NEPA Workshop. Register for the Airport Planning Redefined Register for the NEPA Workshop NEPA Workshop: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» Airport Planning Redefined Course: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» 2010 Media Relations Conference: Agenda Posted The 2010 Media Relations Conference will be held at the Westin La Casuarina Hotel in Las Vegas on Jan. 27-29. Join your fellow airport media relations and communications professionals for this one-of-a-kind seminar that offers information on the latest media trends and tools for effective crisis communications. Participants will learn about exciting innovations in technology, and gain valuable on-camera media training. Additionally, seminar attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers and share valuable tips on best practices for media relations. Register online and save $35» More details: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» See upcoming ACI-NA Events» ^ Back to top



			Committee Update
			Air Cargo Committee The ACI-NA Air Cargo Committee is committed to advancing the industry's understanding and knowledge of air cargo economics and practices by assisting airport operators in the management of existing air cargo resources, maximization of potential air cargo opportunities and the enhancement of air cargo revenues. The committee has established the Identification of Freight Catchment Areas Working Group that is designed to address the important position of airports as a community's catchment area. This working group has created a plan of action, as well as begun drafting a resource document that outlines the current air cargo industry, the catchment area drivers and influences, data sources and informational tools available for airports, and the next steps for an airport. Additionally, the committee regularly provides updates and discussion opportunities for members during the committee's monthly Webinar session, which are held the first Thursday of every month. Guest speakers from other industry segments include the Airforwarders Association, the Cargo Airline Association, the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada, the American Trucking Association, government agencies, aircraft manufacturers and equity research companies. The next conference call will be Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. EST. Contact ACI-NA's Miranda Horan for more information» Learn more about ACI-NA Committees and Programs» ^ Back to top



			Member Spotlight
			Stimulus Spotlight: Phoenix Sky Harbor Passengers flying to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will get where they're going faster with the help of an $11.7 million grant provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Taxiway C Project will create nearly 285 local jobs, according to the Phoenix Department of Aviation, and is expected to be completed in February 2010. In the spring, the Taxiway C Project was originally slated to receive only $10.5 million in stimulus funds. However, after close examination, the federal government increased the amount to $11.7 million. Although the project started in July 2009, the city began an extensive competitive procurement process for a contractor manager at risk for this project in 2005. Read more » ^ Back to top



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			New ACRP Research Posted Guidebook for Managing Small Airports: Airport Cooperative Research Program is designed to help operators and managers of small airports find resources and identify techniques that they may apply to meet their responsibilities. A supplement, Development of a Guidebook for Managing Small Airports, documents the research process. ^ Back to top



			Info Desk
			Commerce Agency Seeks to Update Survey of Tourists The Office of Travel and Tourism Industries is seeking public comment and recommendations on its tourism survey that has not been changed since 1996. The agency hopes that a revised survey, in all 12 languages, will be implemented in January 2011. The survey is an extensive primary research program that provides a repository of origin-destination data about international travelers who visit the U.S. and U.S. travelers who visit abroad. It investigates trends in traveler characteristics, behavior and expenditures. The survey produces information used by numerous public and private stakeholders Submit comments by Oct. 1» View the current survey» View background on the survey» View the complete press release » ^ Back to top



	In This Issue • Hot Topics» • Industry News Briefs» • Events On Approach» • Committee Update» • Member Spotlight» • aci-na.org» • Info Desk»


	ACI-NA Annual Conference & Exhibition Oct. 11-14 Austin ACI-NA Concessions Conference Nov. 9-12 Indianapolis ACI-NA International Aviation Issues Dec. 3-4 Washington Airport Planning Redefined Dec. 7-9 Kansas City NEPA Practioniers Workshop Dec. 9-11 Kansas City



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	ACI-NA 2009 Board of Directors Executive Committee John D. Clark, III Chairman CEO Indianapolis Airport Authority Indianapolis, Ind. G. Hardy Acree First Vice Chair Director of Airports Sacramento County Airport System Sacramento, Calif. Frank R. Miller Second Vice Chair Aviation Director San Antonio Aviation Department San Antonio, Texas Thella Bowens Secretary-Treasurer President/CEO San Diego County Regional Airport Authority San Diego, Calif. Randall "Randy" H. Walker Immediate Past Chair Director of Aviation Clark County Department of Aviation Las Vegas, Nev. Barry Rempel Ex-Officio President & CEO Winnipeg Airports Authority Winnipeg, Manitoba Directors Iftikar Ahmad Director of Aviation Dayton Department of Aviation Dayton, Ohio Bruce Carter Director of Aviation Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County Moline, Ill. David. N. Edwards, Jr. Executive Director Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Greer, S.C. Jim M. Ethridge Commissioner Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Memphis, Tenn. Robert A. Hazel Partner Oliver Wyman Reston, Va. David Jennings Commissioner Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston, S.C. Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. CEO & Executive Director Massachusetts Port Authority Boston, Mass. Bradley S. Livingston Airport Director Dane County Regional Airport Madison, Wis. William F. Marrison President Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Knoxville, Tenn. Charles "Skip" T. Miller Executive Director Louisville Regional Airport Authority Louisville, Ky. Reginald K. Milley President and CEO Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Edmonton, Alberta Raul Regalado President & CEO Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Nashville, Tenn. Mark Reis Managing Director Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seattle, Wash. Willam Restall President & CEO Saskatoon Airport Authority Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Maureen Riley Executive Director Salt Lake City Department of Airports Salt Lake City, Utah Lester W. Robinson CEO Wayne County Airport Authority Detroit, Mich. Mark VanLoh Director of Aviation Kansas City Aviation Department Kansas City, Mo. ACI-NA President Greg Principato 2009 World Business Partners/ Associates Board of Directors Executive Committee Robert A. Hazel Chair Partner Oliver Wyman Reston, Va. Laddie E. Irion Vice Chair Vice President/Director, Air Transportation URS Tampa, Fla. Immediate Past Chair Vacant Randall H. Walker ACI-NA Board Liaison Director of Aviation Clark County Department of Aviation Las Vegas, Nev. Directors Donald G. Andrews Vice President – Aviation Reynolds, Smith and Hills Houston, Texas Steven T. Baldwin Senior Vice President The Louis Berger Group Albany, N.Y. Leslie K. Cappetta President and CEO SSP America Lansdowne, Va. Armen DerHohannesian General Manager Armen DerHohannesian & Associates Hampton, N.H. Bruce Feuer Vice President, Business Development The Paradies Shops Atlanta, Ga. Kurt Krummenacker Assistant Vice President/Analyst Moody's Investors Service New York, N.Y. Deborah T. Meehan Chief Operating Officer SH&E Cambridge, Mass. David Naleway National Sales Manager, Aviation Jacobs Cypress, Calif. Mark A. Perryman President Landrum & Brown, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio Randy D. Pope Associate Vice President, Aviation & Facilities Group Burns & McDonnell Kansas City, Mo.



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