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Caltrans Division of Aeronautics. GARY CATHEY Chief. Aeronautics Organizational Chart. Aeronautics Functional Organizational Chart. Hot Topics. Aeronautics Budget Aeronautics Newsletter 2011 California Land Use Planning (CALUP) Handbook to be released in 30-60 days Noise Variance program
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Caltrans Division of Aeronautics GARY CATHEYChief
Hot Topics • Aeronautics Budget • Aeronautics Newsletter • 2011 California Land Use Planning (CALUP) Handbook to be released in 30-60 days • Noise Variance program • Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) approved by California Transportation Commission (CTC) • Current Events • Questions and Answers Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Aeronautics Budget FY 2010-11 • FY 2010/2011: No funds were available for: • Annual Credits, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching, and A&D Grants. • $4.0M transferred to General Fund (GF) • Honored grants approved prior to July 1, 2010 • Revenue decreased from $7.0M to $5.2 M. • FY 2011/2012: No proposed “transfers” to GF this FY • Elimination of overtime and travel restrictions impair our ability to conduct airport safety and FAA 5010 inspections & other non-core activities • “Budget drill” decreased staffing 5% (1 PY) • Governor’s Furlough Program to end October 31, 2011 for most employees. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Aeronautics Funding Projection REVENUE EXPENSES 2008/09 FY 2009/10 FY Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
State Dollars for your Airport • State Dollars for Your Airport is on our website. • This publication is for airport managers, sponsoring agencies, and Airport Land Use Commission’s (ALUC) to better understand the funding programs available. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Airport Loan Program • Loan Funds: Available on a first come, first served basis. • Eligibility: • Cities, counties, and airport districts. • Most projects that benefit the airport are eligible, especially revenue-generating. • Local Match for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is eligible. • Detailed program information and forms are all on the Aeronautics website. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
State Aviation Legislation • Status of key aviation related bills effective August 26, 2011: • SB 619, State Senator Fuller-Bakersfield, District 18 (private postsecondary act, exemptions)This bill provides an exemption from the regulatory jurisdiction of the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to flight instructors and flight schools who do not accept payment for their services in advance.The latest-This bill passed in the Senate and Assembly and will now make one more visit to the Senate for concurrence before it’s sent to the Governor. Last amended on July 7, 2011. • AB 511, Assembly Member Yamada-Davis, District 8 (aviation)This amended bill would add a section to the State Aeronautics Act. It would provide requirements for marking and lighting meteorological evaluation towers that are erected to gather wind data over a period of time at locations where wind energy facilities may be built.The latest-This bill is now marked as a 2-year bill because it did not make a critical legislative deadline. It may be heard again in legislative committee hearings in early 2012, but not until then. • SB 446, State Senator Dutton-Rancho Cucamonga, District 31 (airports)This legislation would establish the Ontario International Airport Authority and require the transfer of management and operational control of the Ontario International Airport from the City of Los Angeles to the authority. Ongoing discussions and potential litigation.The latest-This bill is now marked a 2-year bill because it did not make a critical legislative deadline. It may be heard again in legislative committee hearings in early 2012, but not until then. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
CALAERO Newsletter • New Aeronautics “CalAero” newsletter is published every quarter. • First edition published in April 2009. • Current and past editions available online at: www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
General Aviation Video • California’s General Aviation Airports: Links To Vitality. • Located on our Website. • Available for $8.00 Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
California Aviation System Plan: 2010 System Needs Assessment. Approved by CTC September 22-23, 2010. It’s a reference for airport managers to consider when inputting projects in the 2011 CIP. Posted on Aeronautics Website. Airport Cooperative Research Program. Many new aviation related synthesis of information reports. Visit: http://www.trb.org/ACRP. Office of Aviation Planning
2011 California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook Update • Revised edition provides: • Update for changes in law and regulation. • Update accident data and revise discussion of risk and safety zones. • Additional guidance on infill development. • Provide more “self help” and templates for ALUC staff and commissioners, particularly for small jurisdictions. • Incorporate additional guidance for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. • Provide information on NextGen and implications for future airport land use compatibility planning. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
2011 CALUP Handbook Update • “Train the trainer” materials on 2011 Update for Caltrans staff. • Enhanced public participation included: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), three public meetings (dispersed throughout the State), and online review. • FAQs: • FAA grant being used - $320,000. • Work has begun by consultant team led by Environmental Science Associates. • 2011 Airport Land Use Planning Handbook. Public draft to be posted on Aeroanutics website in September. Expect publication in October, 2011. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
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Proposed School Site Evaluations Airport Safety Zones Map Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 20
Eureka Municipal Airport Slurry Seal and Remarking Project Before After Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 21
California Pines Airport Runway Rehab Project Before After Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 22
Cameron Park Airport Taxiway Rehab Project Before After Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 23
Thank you! Questions and Answers. Please visit the Aeronautics website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics Caltrans Division of Aeronautics