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FAA Update Airports Program. Western-Pacific Region. Association of California Airports. Arlene B. Draper. September 13, 2013 . FAA Update. FY12 Program Highlights AIP Performance Metric Inactive Grants Are You Ready for FY14? Safety Initiatives Geo Balancing.
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FAA Update Airports Program Western-Pacific Region Association of California Airports Arlene B. Draper September 13, 2013
FAA Update FY12 Program Highlights AIP Performance Metric Inactive Grants Are You Ready for FY14? Safety Initiatives Geo Balancing
FY12 AIP Projects Funded (Western-Pacific Region) Total: $470M
AIP Performance Metric By September 30th, grant disbursement rate should be as follow: • FY12 grants - 60% • FY11 grants - 81% • FY10 grants - 91% • FY09 grants - 96% • FY08 and older grants, close them.
OMB Target Balance Vs. Actual Regional Balance Note: Data is as of September 10, 2013.
Note: Data is as September 10, 2013. Grants with No Payments
Inactive Grants(No Payments > 9 Months) • FAA needs to explain to DOT reasons for keeping inactive grants open. • Grant condition requires sponsors to complete projects without undue delay. • Sponsors with inactive grants will be considered as elevated risk. (required additional documentation). • Grant inactivity is a factor in considering future AIP grants with state apportionment and discretionary funding. • FAA may pursue unilateral closeouts for inactive grants.
Are You Ready for FY14? By 12/31/13 you have: • Planning complete • Project on an approved ALP • FAA environmental complete (FONSI, ROD, or submission of extraordinary circumstance form) • Airspace review and approval complete • Design complete and project ready for bid
Airport Environmental • Every AIP/PFC funding approval and Airport Layout Plan approval requires environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act. • Action choices include: • A simple Categorical Exclusion with no further action required • A Categorical Exclusion that requires a review of possible extraordinary circumstances • An Environmental Assessment (EA) • An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) • We also are the FAA focal point for: • Title 14, CFR, Part 150, Airport Noise Compatibility Planning • Title 14, CFR, Part 161, Notice of Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions
FY14 Environmental Deadline Environmental documents should be completed by December 31, 2013 • Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Environmental Assessment (EA) • Record of Decision (ROD) for Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) • Submission of extraordinary circumstance form to support categorical exclusions.
Vehicle Pedestrian Deviations • We have already exceeded last years rate of Vehicle/Pedestrian Runway Incursions. Last year we experience a significant reduction. We need your increased focus on this as we close FY 13 and begin FY 14. Recommendations to Airport Operators: Train and re-train your staff who drive on the airport. Train and re-train your tenants. Make sure your tenants provide proper escorts for vehicles and pedestrians they give access. (There should be consequences for not doing so.) Conduct outreach/training for local Law Enforcement and First Responders (Airports are a different environment). Ensure Perimeter Fencing, access controls, and cautionary signage are maintained. “Change the Gate Code” regularly. If you have not done so recently, do it NOW!
Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) • All proposed ACIP work elements must be reflected on an FAA Approved ALP. • Your ACIP can include all AIP eligible projects for the 1-5 year planning time frame. • Your ACIP should be properly sequenced. • Expectation for AIP funding should be realistic. The ADO will only support justified projects.
3 Year Before Construction • Scope the project • Identify funding sources (AIP/PFC/State/Local) • Identify NAVAIDS that might be affected • Identify type of environmental review expected (CatEX, EA, EIS). • Determine if ALP or Exhibit A needs updating • Identify if Benefit Cost Analysis is appropriate
2 Year Before Construction • Select consultant • Initiate • Environmental review (CatEX, EA) • Update ALP, Exhibit A, BCA • Refine work scope and cost estimate • Coordinate • NAVAIDS • Instrument Approach Procedure • Airspace, Air Traffic
1 Year Before Construction • Solidify project scope • Develop 90% plans and specification • Update /revised cost estimates • Finalize ALP update environmental review, BCA • Review project schedule with FAA • Be ready to accept grant the following year (based on bids)
NationalADO Initiatives • Geographic Balancing (Geo-balancing) • National redistribution of resources to better serve our customers • New Phoenix ADO to serve AZ and NV • Phoenix office will initially report to LAX ADO • LAX and SFO ADOs will exclusively serve California • National SOPs under development to create consistency among ADOs
PhoenixField Office • Office opened on November 19, 2012 • Currently operating as Phoenix Field Office • Current staff: 1) Assistant Manager, 1) Program Specialist, 2) Planners, and 2) Engineers, 1) Environmental Protection Specialist, 1) Lead Engineer • Phoenix ADO, when established, will also serve Nevada.
Summary • Talk to us. • Talk early. • Plan ahead. • Stay abreast of current regulation and guidance. • Please talk to us before an issue becomes a problem!
Contact Information Mark McClardy, Division Manager Western-Pacific Region (310) 725-3600 Mia Ratcliff, ManagerPlanning and Programming Branch (310) 725-3610 Brian Armstrong, Manager Safety and Standards Branch (310) 725-3620 David Cushing, Manager Los Angeles Airports District Office (310) 725-3644 Mike N Williams, Assistant Manager Phoenix Field Office (602) 379-3021 Robin Hunt, Manager San Francisco Airports District Office (650) 827-7601 Ron Simpson, Manager Honolulu Airports District Office (808) 541-1232