Category : Legislation(147)
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2023-04-10
Port Package Update Letter – Spring 2023
Greetings, As always, this is behind schedule. However, in addition to the the usual procrastination, things change all the time. Sorry, but for newcomers we always start with some background. If you’ve heard all this, just skip down… Your original Port Package was almost certainly financed through FAA funding called the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). -
2023-04-05H.R.2533 – Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act
118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2533 Companion bill: S.1167 – Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow additional funds to be provided under the airport improvement program for certain noise mitigation projects, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 -
2023-03-21
HB1791 testimony to Senate Transportation Committee
HB1791 is a bill of the 2023 State of Washington Legislative session, which attempts to re-constitute the failed CACC process, commonly known as “the search for a second airport. As of today, the bill has passed the House and is under review in the Senate. You can follow its progress and provide your own comment -
2023-02-14H.R.1048 – Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act
BILLS-118hr1048ih Introduced in House (02/14/2023) 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1048 To develop pilot grant programs through the Environmental Protection Agency to research and collect data on aircraft and airport noise and emissions and to use such information and data to develop a mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -
HB1791-2023 (Second airport siting post CACC)
New legislation put forward to address aviation demand in Washington State. This bill anticipates that the CACC will not provide a viable second airport recommendation. -
2023-01-23House Bill 1505 – Alternative Jet Fuel Industry Promotion Act
Washington State legislation to promote sustainable aviation fuel production and use through tax incentives and regulatory changes. The bill amends various RCW chapters to support the alternative jet fuel industry using climate commitment act funds. -
2023-01-23House Bill 1505 – Alternative Jet Fuel Industry in Washington
A Washington State legislative bill (HB 1505) introduced in the 2023 regular session to promote the alternative jet fuel industry in Washington. The bill aims to use climate commitment act funds to promote sustainable aviation fuels production, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create manufacturing jobs while improving air quality for airport workers and surrounding communities. -
2022-11-16Say NO to Future Graham & Eatonville-Roy Airport Sites!
A protest sign opposing the development of future commercial aviation sites at Graham and Eatonville-Roy airports. The sign provides contact information for the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission and encourages people to join the Coalition Against Graham and Eatonville-Roy Airports for updated information. -
Section 163
Section 163 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 regulates the uses of properties acquired by airport sponsors using FAA funds. These include property buyouts for noise mitigation and other non-aeronautical uses. SEC. 163. LIMITED REGULATION OF NON-FEDERALLY SPONSORED PROPERTY. (a) <> In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation may not -
Draft FAA Policy Regarding Processing Land Use Changes on Federally Acquired or Federally Conveyed Airport Land
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Proposed policy; request for comments. SUMMARY: This notice is directed to airport sponsors, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding a proposed update of the FAA policy and practice regarding processing land use changes on federally acquired or federally conveyed airport land. The updated policy confirms and clarifies the appropriate