@irports update -- March 3, 2010

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	March 3, 2010



			This Week In Summary ACI-NA Calls Proposed EPA Deicing Rule Flawed» ACI-NA to Host Webinar to Explain Deicing Comments» Finding a Compromise on FAA Reauthorization May Not Be Easy» TSA Pledges to Work Closely with Airports» FAA Reauthorization Will Put People to Work» ACI-NA Creates Task Force for Security Planning and Design Guidelines» ACI-NA Is Seeking Downes Award Nominees» Bushelman Award Nominations Sought» Next JumpStart Webinar on March 17» Civil Rights Position Open at FAA» Abu Dhabi to Host ACI Training Centre» Next AELP Class Forming» ACI Certificate in Airport Environmental Management Now Online» In The News Taxes and Fees Grow for Air Travelers Certification» Passengers in Good Spirits on Airport's Busiest Day» TSA Hopes Scanners Can Let you Keep your Shoes On» Report: Airline Recycling in 'Sorry State'»


			Hot Topics
			ACI-NA Calls Proposed EPA Deicing Rule Flawed New standards contained in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed regulations to address runoff from airport and aircraft deicing operations are not adequately flexible and will place unnecessary and significant financial burden on the airport industry, according to comments submitted to the EPA by ACI-NA. ACI-NA calls for EPA to revisit the flawed analysis used as the basis for the proposal, which results in a significant underestimation of the rule’s associated costs and an overestimation of its environmental benefits. EPA also did not account for the safety and operational impacts of its proposal. Airports across the U.S. have already invested in programs that help ensure safe and efficient winter operations while minimizing impacts to the environment. EPA’s proposed rule, which consists of strict collection and treatment requirements for deicing fluid applied to aircraft, along with an effective ban on the use of urea, a common pavement deicing product, does not adequately account for those investments. The rule also does not afford the flexibility necessary for airports to meet their site-specific deicing needs. Specific comments in the 173-page filing ACI-NA made last Friday point out the need to limit new source standards to new airports, focus the rule on airports where the most aircraft deicing fluid is applied, allow airports to meet their site-specific deicing needs, accurately account for the financial impacts of the proposal, and better encourage pollution prevention practices. ACI-NA has, and will continue to, work with EPA as the agency refines its approach to this important issue. Read’s ACI-NA’s summary and comments» ACI-NA to Host Webinar to Explain Deicing Comments On March 8, ACI-NA will host a Webinar discussion with a team of experts that assisted ACI-NA in drafting its response to the proposed Effluent Limitation Guideline drafted by the EPA to control run-off from aircraft deicing operations. ACI-NA will file its comments on Friday after an exhaustive process to review the draft rule, collect airport input, and produce final comments reflective of airport concerns. Webinar presenters will include ACI-NA staff and engineering, legal, and economic consultants who developed the comments: Jessica Steinhilber, senior director, environmental affairs, ACI-NA Jeffrey Longsworth, partner, Barnes & Thornburg John Lengel, executive vice president, Gresham, Smith & Partners Tim Arendt, principal, Gresham, Smith & Partners Dean Mericas, principal aviation water resources specialist, CH2M HILL Stuart Sessions, vice president, Environomics The free 90 minute Webinar will begin at 1 p.m. EST. There is no need to RSVP to this message, but please mark your calendar. The access information will be distributed on the morning of March 8. While the event is free, the call system can only support 100 callers so it will be first come first served. The call is open only to members of ACI-NA. Contact ACI-NA's Jessica Steinhilber or Matt Griffin for more informationť Finding a Compromise on FAA Reauthorization May Not Be Easy Posted on Centerlines Blog on March 3 by Tom Smith If the Senate passes its version of the FAA reauthorization act – and that is a very big if – the eventual conference committee meeting to iron out the differences of the Senate and House bills will not be an easy one, predicts a Senate staffer. In a presentation Wednesday morning to the ACI-NA/AAAE Spring Legislative Conference, Jarrod Thompson, a Republican staff member of the Senate Aviation Subcommittee, said there are several issues that the two bills – as currently written – differ dramatically, such as: hiking and indexing the PFC ceiling, setting new standards for airport rescue and fire fighting operations and permanently waiving the alternative minimum tax on airport bonds sales. The Senate bill is tied up in the Senate Finance Committee. Thompson said that the committee has not resolved the future of the AMT waiver because it is not viewing the waiver on its merits, but instead is concerned about the loss in tax revenue. Read the complete blog posting» TSA Pledges to Work Closely with Airports Posted on Centerlines Blog on March 3 by Tom Smith Collaboration is critical to the nation’s efforts to secure and safeguard our skies, said Art Macias, chief of staff for the TSA in remarks earlier today to the ACI-NA/AAAE Spring Legislative Conference. He noted that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitanomet recently with the leadership of both ACI-NA and AAAE to ensure that airports are involved in the development and implementation of TSA policies. Macias said they have formed a “working group” to improve and maintain open communications. Read the complete blog posting» FAA Reauthorization Will Put People to Work Posted on Centerlines Blog on March 1 Greg Principato, ACI-NA President, and Jim Hoffa, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters agree: It’s time to pass FAA reauthorization. In a joint letter published in the “Departures” column of the March 1 issue of Aviation Daily, Greg and Jim stressed the significant impacts that a long-term FAA reauthorization bill would have on the economy. “Over the longer term, FAA reauthorization would create conditions for the next wave of economic growth. In the short term, the bill will immediately create good construction and technology jobs, giving local economies the jumpstart they need. View the letter» Read the complete blog posting» ACI-NA Creates Task Force for Security Planning and Design Guidelines As the TSA takes the first steps in four years to revise its Recommended Security Guidelines for Planning, Design and Construction, ACI-NA has formed a task force to formulate suggestions. TSA has asked ACI-NA to provide input on its approach to the review. TSA reports that the revised guidelines would include new sections such as blast analysis, biometrics and cyber security. Contact ACI-NA’s Lydia Kellogg for more information» ACI-NA Is Seeking Downes Award Nominees ACI-NA has set March 31 as the deadline for submission of nominations for the 2010 William E. Downes, Jr., Memorial Award, ACI-NA's most prestigious award. San Antonio Aviation Director and First Vice Chair Frank Miller will chair this year's selection committee. The distinguished William E. Downes, Jr. Memorial Award Selection Committee also includes: Former Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta Thomas J. Kinton, Jr., Massachusetts Port Authority, ACI-NA Board Member Dave N. Edwards, Jr., Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, ACI-NA Board Member James A. Wilding, Former President and CEO for Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (and 2004 Downes Award recipient) Leslie K. Cappetta, SSP America (Associates Board Representative) Elsie Rast Stuart, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Commissioner Representative) The recipient will be honored during ACI-NA's 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Pittsburgh at the Sept. 29 Chairman's Honors Luncheon. E-mail nominations forms by March 31 to Sheila Owens or fax to 202-887-5365. View the award criteria on the website» View the nomination form» Bushelman Award Nominations Sought The Marketing and Communications Steering Committee is now accepting nominations for the Ted E. Bushelman Legacy Award, which will be presented at the committee's annual conference in San Diego on June 8. Nominations are due on March 5 to Sheila Owens. Review the award criteriať Download a nomination formť Next JumpStart Webinar on March 17 ACI-NA will host a Webinar on March 17 to offer suggestions as to how to best use the meeting-matching website. This live online session will begin at noon on the East Coast, 11 a.m. in the Central time zone; 10 a.m. in the Mountain time zone and at 9 a.m. along the Pacific Coast. Webinar registration details are on the JumpStart landing page. To date, 13 airlines are now confirmed to participate in JumpStart. View the up-to-date list of confirmed airlines, or by logging into the JumpStart meeting-matching website to search for the confirmed airlines. Civil Rights Position Open at FAA The FAA has opened a search seeking candidates from the airport industry to fill Supervisory Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist position. The position serves as the civil rights director and manages all facets of a comprehensive and complex program on Equal Employment Opportunity and must also have substantive knowledge regarding American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in order to lead a nationwide program on disabilities at the airports. View the job announcement» Abu Dhabi to Host ACI Training Centre ACI and the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies - a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company – have signed an agreement to open a new ACI Training Centre, making Abu Dhabi the tenth global training hub in the world and the second in the Middle East region. The goal of ACI is to bring training as close to home as possible for the association’s members who operate over 1,600 airports. Each new center extends access to courses and industry-recognized accreditation programs that enable airport personnel to improve their proficiencies and management skills. Next AELP Class Forming The next session of the ACI Airport Executive Leadership Program is now forming. The eight-week program begins April 17 with three weeks of distance learning. The course will meet for seven days in Montreal May 15-21 to be followed by another four weeks of distance learning via the Internet. The course is an elective for the ACI Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program. The registration deadline is March 1. The fee for the course is €4,500, but accepted applicants can be invoiced in U.S. dollars. View a flyer on this courseť Contact ACI's Nathalie Zulauf or Paul Behnke for more informationť ACI Certificate in Airport Environmental Management Now Online ACI is now offering an online seven-part course that leads to a Certificate in Airport Environmental Management. Developed in conjunction with the ACI-NA Environmental Affairs Committee this certificate program provides North American airport staff members with an understanding of the basic principles of sustainable development and environmental management. It covers the key environmental impacts associated with airport operations and growth, the benefits gained from effective environmental management and the essential elements of implementing an Environmental Management System at your airport. The ACI Certificate in Airport Environmental Management is made up of the seven modules, which take about 90 minutes each to complete. The cost of the entire certification program is $695 and each module costs $120. Visit the Online Learning Centre's website for specific detailsť Contact the OLC manager Eddie Ragauskas for more informationť ^ Back to top



			Industry News Briefs
			Taxes and Fees Grow for Air Travelers Certification New York Times, March 2, By Susan Stellin Airport representatives counter that the $4.50 limit on the passenger facility charge has not increased since 2001 and that the money is used to build new runways, improve terminals, reduce noise and other projects — all of which go through a review process that includes the airlines. View the complete article» Passengers in Good Spirits on Airport's Busiest Day Vancouver Sun, March 2, By Andrea Woo Up to 39,000 passengers and 77,000 pieces of luggage departed YVR Monday, the day after the Winter Olympics' closing ceremony. View the complete article» TSA Hopes Scanners Can Let you Keep your Shoes On USA Today, March 3, By Thomas Frank The Transportation Security Administration is reviving an idea that aims to take one of the biggest hassles out of airport security: removing your shoes at a checkpoint. View the complete article» Report: Airline Recycling in 'Sorry State' CNN, March 3, By A. Pawlowski A new report by the nonprofit environmental group Green America reveals that many of the airlines commonly flown by Americans have a long way to go when it comes to recycling the massive amounts of waste generated on passenger flights. View the complete article» ^ Back to top



			Events On Approach
			Commissioners Congressional Reception: Purchase Tickets Onsite If you are in the Washington, D.C. area, you can still attend the ACI-NA Commissioners Congressional Reception tonight in the Rayburn Cafeteria of the Rayburn House Office Building from 6-8 p.m. Ticket sales will be located outside of the cafeteria. This year, the Commissioners Committee selected U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) as the 2010 recipient of the Commissioners Congressional Leadership Award. In addition, the winners of the 2010 scholarship will be recognized at the event. Registration for the on-going Spring Washington Conference does not include a ticket to the Commissioners Congressional Reception. Separate ticket purchase is required. Air Cargo Conference: Onsite Registration Available Next Week This year’s Air Cargo Conference will be held March 9-11 at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, The conference will features sessions that will examine current air cargo commercial and policy landscape, discuss the business of air cargo, and share strategies to enhance air cargo revenue. Registration onsite will be in the Spanish Ballroom Foyer: March 10: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. March 11: 8 a.m. – Noon More details: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» Airport Board Members & Commissioners Conference: Agenda Posted The Airport Board Members and Commissioners Conference will be held April 11-13 at The Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah. Meet and network with others in the unique position of airport governing board members. Join airport directors, board, commission and authority members to discuss the complex issues related to effective planning and management of an airport. March 12 is the Early Bird discount deadline and the last day to obtain the special group rate of $219 at The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Call the hotel directly at (912) 238-5158. View the conference agenda Register onlineto save $35 More details: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» See upcoming ACI-NA Events» ^ Back to top



			Committee Update
			Air Cargo Committee The focus of the ACI-NA Air Cargo Committee is to assist airport operators in the management of existing air cargo resources, maximization of potential air cargo opportunities and the enhancement of air cargo revenues, in addition to providing a forum to discuss cargo-related security issues and developing concerns in the air cargo industry. The committee will host their annual Air Cargo Conference next week, March 9-11, in Seattle. This conference is the premiere event for participants to examine the current air cargo commercial and policy landscape, discuss the business of air cargo, and share strategies to enhance air cargo revenue. In addition to the conference agenda, the committee will also be holding a steer committee meeting in Seattle, which is a great opportunity for all attendees to come and learn, discuss and participate in committee initiatives. Finally, the Air Cargo Committee continues its outreach efforts through its monthly webinar sessions. These webinars feature a variety of industry insiders who speak on the important issues affecting air cargo. The next webinar will be Thursday at 3 p.m. EDT, and will feature updates on cargo security and bilateral agreements with Japan, as well as guest speaker Martin Rojas from the American Trucking Association. Contact ACI-NA’s Miranda Horan for more information» Learn more about ACI-NA Committees and Programs» ^ Back to top



			People on the Move
			Susan Prediger Susan Prediger has joined TSA’s Office of Security Technology where she will serve as the Manager, External Stakeholder Branch, in the Office of Communications. Her primary focus will be on industry outreach on planning, policies/procedures, and technical issues. Most recently Prediger served as a vice president with CAGE, she has served on ACI-NA committees. ^ Back to top



			aci-na.org
			Blog: Airports vs. Delta's CEO In a recent blog posting, ACI-NA President Greg Principato “truth-checked” statements made by Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson concerning the passenger facility charge. And, then elaborating on a response to the post, Greg further took Delta to task for other hypocrisies including tacking on extra fees in an effort to avoid the ticket tax while continuing to ask the federal government to upgrade the air traffic control network. ^ Back to top



			Info Desk
			December 2009 Passenger Airline Employment Down 3.3 Percent U.S.scheduled passenger airlines employed 3.3 percent fewer workers in December 2009 than in December 2008, the 18th consecutive decrease in full-time equivalent employee levels for the scheduled passenger carriers from the same month of the previous year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics recently reported. The December full-time equivalent employment total of 379,100 for the scheduled passenger carriers was 12,900 below December 2008 and the lowest total for any month since 1993. View the complete press release and data table» ^ Back to top



	In This Issue • Hot Topics» • Industry News Briefs» • Events On Approach» • Committee Update» • People on the Move» • aci-na.org» • Info Desk»


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	ACI-NA 2010 Board of Directors Executive Committee G. Hardy Acree Chairman Director of Airports Sacramento County Airport System Sacramento Frank R. Miller First Vice Chair Aviation Director San Antonio Aviation Department San Antonio Thella Bowens Second Vice Chair President/CEO San Diego County Regional Airport Authority San Diego Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer CEO & Executive Director Massachusetts Port Authority Boston John D. Clark, III Immediate Past Chairman CEO Indianapolis Airport Authority Indianapolis Barry Rempel Ex-Officio President & CEO Winnipeg Airports Authority Winnipeg, Manitoba Directors Iftikar Ahmad Director of Aviation Dayton Department of Aviation Dayton Kim Day Manager of Aviation Denver Department of Aviation Denver David. N. Edwards, Jr. Executive Director Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Greer, S.C. Robert A. Hazel Partner Oliver Wyman Reston, Va. David Jennings Commissioner Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston, S.C. Bradley S. Livingston Airport Director Dane County Regional Airport Madison, Wis. Richard McConnell Airport Director Boise Airport Boise Reginald K. Milley President and CEO Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Edmonton, Alberta Brad Penrod Executive Director/CEO Allegheny County Airport Authority Pittsburgh Raul Regalado President & CEO Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Nashville Mark Reis Managing Director Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seattle William Restall President & CEO Saskatoon Airport Authority Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Maureen Riley Executive Director Salt Lake City Department of Airports Salt Lake City Brian Searles Director of Aviation Burlington International Airport Burlington, Vt. Elsie Rast-Stuart Commissioner Columbia Metropolitan Airport Columbia, S.C.. William Vanecek Director of Aviation Buffalo Niagara International Airport Buffalo Mark VanLoh Director of Aviation Kansas City Aviation Department Kansas City ACI-NA President Greg Principato 2010 World Business Partners/ Associates Board of Directors Executive Committee Laddie E. Irion Chair Vice President/Director, Air Transportation URS Tampa Steven T. Baldwin Vice Chair Senior Vice President The Louis Berger Group Albany Robert A. Hazel Immediate Past Chair Partner Oliver Wyman Reston, Va. John D. Clark, III ACI-NA Board Liaison CEO Indianapolis Airport Authority Indianapolis Directors Roddy L. Boggus Executive Vice President, Aviation Gresham, Smith and Partners Dallas Paul Bowers Publisher Airport Improvement Magazine Brookfield, Wis. 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 Kitty P. Freidheim President Freidheim Consulting Chicago Evan C. Futterman President and CEO Futterman Consulting Springfield, Va. Kurt Krummenacker Assistant Vice President/Analyst Moody's Investors Service New York Randy D. Pope Associate Vice President, Aviation & Facilities Group Burns & McDonnell Kansas City



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