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From page 12...
... Key Definitions Airport economic impact: The contribution of an airport to the regional economy, quantified in terms of employment, payroll and output. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
From page 13...
... State Block Grant Program: An FAA program, in which 10 states participate, that provides Airport Improvement Program funds to the state to allow the state to program, prioritize, select and fund Airport Improvement Program projects at small airports. State system plan: A planning tool to identify the development needed to establish a viable system of airports within the state.
From page 14...
... commercial space transportation, its responsibilities include promotion of civil aviation and commercial space transportation, and the safety of civil aviation and airspace. The FAA's major nonregulatory roles are as follows: • Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology • Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for civil and military aircraft Source: General Aviation Airports: A National Asset, FAA, 2012 Figure 4.
From page 15...
... "Other" category includes aircraft painting, civil air patrol, agricultural application businesses, rental car agencies, universities and university athletic departments. Of the 102 airports that responded to the industry outreach survey performed for ACRP 01-32, 97 completed this question.
From page 16...
... • Airports should be compatible with surrounding communities, maintaining a balance between the needs of aviation, the environment and the requirements of residents. • Airports should be developed in concert with improvements to the air traffic control system and technological advancements.
From page 17...
... Airport Roles -- Key Classifications and Regulations in the Airport System 17 In addition, a guiding principle for federal infrastructure investments is that federal investments should be cost-beneficial. The FAA also conducted a more in-depth study of general airports, resulting in two reports: General Aviation Airports: A National Asset (ASSET 1)
From page 18...
... 18 Guidebook for Managing Small Airports airports that are important to the state aviation system. Inclusion in a state system plan is one of the requirements for GA airports to be considered for inclusion in the NPIAS.
From page 19...
... Airport Roles -- Key Classifications and Regulations in the Airport System 19 Non-NPIAS Airports For public-use airports that are not federally obligated, any applicable state licensing standards are the required minimum standards. The FAA guidance may also be consulted, but in this case it is truly advisory is nature.
From page 20...
... When there is a vacancy on the board, you may be asked by the appointing body for suggestions on potential replacements and likely will be expected to familiarize the new board member with the airport. ACRP Report 58 is a tool to familiarize a new board member with the airport and its operations.
From page 21...
... ACRP Legal Research Digest 9: Case Studies on Community Challenges to Airport Development explores some challenges to airport development that used regulations, especially environmental regulations. While multiple regulations affect airport operations, some, such as the following, are used more often by small airports: • CFR Title 14, Federal Aviation Regulations • NEPA and associated environmental regulations • 49 CFR Chapter XII, Transportation Security Administration, as applicable to civil aviation security • State and local regulations in some cases -- such as the control of tall structures near an airport -- provide the enforcement tool for the federal regulations that do not include any enforcement authority This and the following section provide an overview of regulations.
From page 22...
... 22 Guidebook for Managing Small Airports The FAA ensures compliance with these applicable federal regulations through the use of grant assurances. When an airport sponsor accepts federal AIP grant funding, the sponsor must commit to abiding by all the FAA grant assurances.


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