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Michigan Aeronautics Commission

This report highlights the key provisions of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016, signed into law by President Obama, which extends authorization for aviation programs and enhances safety and security measures. The report also discusses additional provisions related to aviation security, improving air travel for persons with disabilities, and other reforms.

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Michigan Aeronautics Commission

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  1. Michigan Aeronautics Commission Director’s Report July 27, 2016 Mike Trout, A.A.E.

  2. faa reauthorization President Obama signed into law H.R. 636 (FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016) extending authorization for programs and related revenue authorities through Sept. 30, 2017, at current funding levels. • Aviation Safety Provisions • Streamlines processes to deploy UAVs during emergencies. • Prohibits UAV users from interfering with emergency responses with civil penalties up to $20,000 for those found in violation. • Creates new processes to detect, identify and mitigate unauthorized operation of UAVs around airports and critical infrastructure. • Requires the marking of certain towers to improve visibility. • Requires FAA to evaluate and update standards for crash-resistant helicopter fuel systems in response to fatal accidents. • Streamlines and improves air traffic controller hiring process and ensures FAA can better address chronic controller shortages w/experienced candidates. • Directs FAA to establish a comprehensive and strategic framework to identify and address cybersecurity risks to the aviation system. • Strengthens mental health screening for pilots. • Ensures that pilots are sufficiently trained on manual flying skills and how to monitor cockpit automation systems. • Requires training for flight attendants in recognizing and responding to potential victims of human trafficking. • Requires FAA to provide quarterly updates to Congress regarding number of incidents involving laser pointers being aimed at aircraft and number of civil or criminal actions taken.

  3. FAA Reauthorization • Aviation Security Provisions • Strengthens security for foreign airports by requiring comprehensive security assessments for all overseas airports serving the United States. • Authorizes capacity development, training, screening equipment donation, and cargo program certification for overseas airports to bolster security standards for flights headed to the United States from high-risk airports. • Expands TSA PreCheck program by directing TSA to partner with private sector to develop enhanced enrollment and vetting methods and strengthen security while increasing operational efficiency. • Tightens access controls and employee vetting standards for aviation workers to secure/sterile areas of airports in order to mitigate inside threat to aviation security. • Authorizes “Checkpoint of the Future” innovation efforts underway at TSA, authorizes additional TSA Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response teams, and ensures these teams are trained to assist transportation hubs in preparing for and responding to active shooter scenarios.

  4. FAA Reauthorization • Additional Provisions • Reforms and streamlines third-class medical certification process. • Requires air carriers to provide a refund of paid baggage fees when items are lost or unreasonably delayed. • Requires airlines to generally ensure that children 13 years of age or under are seated adjacent to an adult or older child traveling with them. • Takes steps to improve air travel for persons with disabilities by requiring a review of training and best practices by airports and airlines. • Extends authority for DOT’s Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection.

  5. faa reauthorization Support for S. 2658/H.R. 636 FAA Reauthorization without Air Traffic Control Privatization and User Fees.

  6. AERO Budgetprojected Revenue FY2016 FY2017

  7. AERO BudgetProjected Expenses FY2016 FY2017

  8. FY 2017 Budget Bill (PA 268)Boilerplate provisions • Amends Sec. 383 – Aircraft Travel Report. Includes language that requires MDOT to report on the status of a reciprocal agreement with MSP. • Restores Sec. 802 – Legislative encouragement language for MDOT to find other entities or local public agencies to assume ownership and operating responsibility for airports currently owned by the department. • New Sec. 803 – Requires MDOT to work with DTMB to solicit bids for third party management and sale of department’s aging aircraft.

  9. Cash balance • Problem began in Sept. 2012, when FAA started to enforce 49 U.S. Code 47111 – Payments under Project Grant Agreements. • Federal government reimburses at 90% level prior to completion of project. • Michigan pays contracts at 100% at time of billing. • The time between paying of contracts and when the federal government recognizes completion of project can be several years. • For Michigan AIP projects, this applies only to primary airport grants. • As of July 15, 2016, the State Aeronautics Fund is $2.4 million in the red. • As of July 20, 2016, FAA is holding $10,398,914 in State Aeronautics Funds. • Working with MDOT Finance to evaluate potential solutions. • May require primary airports to put 10% (local share) of grant funds on deposit with Aeronautics at start of project to be reimbursed to airport when state receives 100% of federal funds (at final closeout).

  10. Canton-Plymouth-mettetal airportProjects Funded 2006 to Present

  11. Romeo state airportProjects Funded 2006 to Present

  12. Notable Stats Fuel Tax Revenue FYTD 2015 = $4,977,440 (Thru May – 10% decrease 2016 = $3,744,607 from five-year average) Tall Structure Permits 2015 = 2,568/460 (Total) (Towers/Wind Turbines thru June)2016 = 2,257/313 (YTD) Aircraft Flight Hours FYTD 2015 = 745.6 (Thru June – 8.78% decrease) 2016 = 680.1 Registered Aircraft Renewals 2015 = 5,816 (Thru mid July – 2.8% decrease) 2016 = 5,654

  13. Notable achievements • Hilary Vanderstow – Passed Flight Ground School at Mason Jewett Field. • Mason Houtteman – Completed Eagle Scout Project at Ionia County Airport. Congratulations!

  14. Congratulations • MAC Reappointments Announced: • Rick Fiddler and Roger Salo • Certificate of Appreciation goes out to: • Randy Coller for his work on Search and Rescue Grid Charts. • Mary Trierweiler for her work on Michigan Airport Directory. • Neal Barncard for his work on Airport Directory sketches.

  15. Coming Soon . . . • EAA AirVenture – July 24-31, Oshkosh, Wisconsin • NASAO Annual Conference – Sept. 10-14, San Antonio, Texas • MAAE Fall Conference – Sept. 12-16, Treetops Resort, Gaylord • MAC Meeting – Sept. 14, Treetops Resort, Gaylord • AOPA Fly-In – Sept. 16-17, W. K. Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek • Airport Management 101 – Sept. 21, Mount Pleasant • Air Transportation Expo – Sept. 22, Oakland County International Airport

  16. Michigan promoting aviation at airventure

  17. THANK YOU QUESTIONS? “Aviation is proof that, given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” Eddie Rickenbacker

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