ACE: Planning Module 4 Environmental Regulations

Question 1

What does airport development and operations have the potential to affect?

4-6 ¶ 1

Answer 1

Human and Natural Environments within airport property and beyond

Question 2

Why is it necessary to understand the environmental process?

4-6 ¶ 1

Answer 2

To properly discharge deicing fluid on pavement, construction project using AIP funds, PFC-approved projects, and ALP updates.

These events trigger an environmental review

Question 3

What act modified the FAA’s regulatory authority for certain projects at an airport?

4-6 ¶ 2

Answer 3

Section 163 of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act

Commonly referred to as “Section 163”

Question 4

The FAA may not directly or indirectly regulate the accquisition, use, lease, encumbance, transfer, or disposal of land by an airport owner or operator; any facility upon such land; or any portion of such land or facility except when:

4-6 ¶ 2

Answer 4

• A project could affect the safe and efficient operations of aircraft or safety of people and property on the ground related to aircraft operations
• An airport owner or operator recieves/pays not less/more than fair market value, or
• Any regulation imposed with respect to land, or a facility acquired or modified using federal funding

Question 5

What is not required if Section 163 is found to be applicable?

4-6 ¶ 3

Answer 5

It will remove the requirement of NEPA and other federal laws for FAA actions.

Special purpose laws remained enforced. i.e: Clean Water Act

Question 6

What projects must an airport abide by environmental regulations for?

4-6 ¶ 4

Answer 6

Any projects that involve
- AIP Funding
- PFC Funding
- Or updates to the ALP

Question 7

List the airport activities that affect the environment

4-6 ¶ 5

Answer 7

• Storm water discharge, weed and pest control
• RWY, TWY, and a/c deicing
• ARFF training
• Above/underground fuel tanks and fueling activity
• Electrical equipment
• Facility paint
• Asbestsos issues
• authorized/unauthorized aircraft or vehicle maintenance activity
• Storage of fuels, solvents, and other hazardous materials

Question 9

What are the numerous factors airport sponsors must consider that affect the environment of an airport

4-7 ¶ 3

Answer 9

• # of surface vehicles
• aircraft movement
• aircraft noise
• frequency and population of travelers
• power requirements
• emissions
• solid and liquid waste
• land management
• biodiversity issues

Question 10

What are the consequences of failing to comply with environmental laws?

4-7 ¶ 4

Answer 10

• Delayed construction projects
• Civil penalties
• Irrevocable damage to the environment
• Criminal charges

Question 11

When was NEPA enacted and what did it establish?

4-7 ¶ 5

Answer 11

Enacted in 1969

Established the nasic national charter for protecting the environment

Question 12

Why does the federal government regulate airport environmental laws

4-7 ¶ 5

Answer 12

Airport operations involve interstate commerce so cannot be regulated just by state and local government

Question 13

What Order has the FAA implemented NEPA?

4-7 ¶ 6

Answer 13

Order 1050.1E
Enviornmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures.

Describes FAA’s environmental policy and how it will comply with NEPA

Question 14

What order supplements FAA Order 1050.1F?

4-7 ¶ 6

Answer 14

Order 5050.4B National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions.

Provides NEPA instructions for federally imposed airport dvlop. projects

Question 15

Why is NEPA referred to as an umbrella statue

4-7 ¶ 7

Answer 15

It requires the incorporation of resource-specific environmental requirements into one analysis for streamlined decision making.

Question 16

What must airports comply with even if they aren’t bound to NEPA?

4-7 ¶ 7

Answer 16

Must comply with substantive statues. I.e. Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
National Historic Preservation Act
Farmland Protection Policy Act