Misc. Flashcards from Unknown Authors (likely old modules)
1
Q
What Federal environmental legislation requires environmental consideration for proposed projects?
A
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)
2
Q
What document provides guidance for airport operators who are conducting development on airports?
A
FAA Order 5050.4B NEPA Implementing Instructions for Airport Projects”.”
3
Q
Prtected environmental resources include:
A
Endangered species, historic properties, wetlands, parkland.
4
Q
Three types of ALP approval subject to NEPA and other environmental laws are:
A
Conditional, Unconditional, and Mixed.
5
Q
ARP
A
FAA Office of Airports
6
Q
What type of airport projects would trigger mandatory public hearings?
A
Construction of new runways, or major runway extension (capacity enhancements, increased traffic)
7
Q
What are the three (3) catagories of environmental action?
A
- Catagorical exclusion2. Actions requiring Environmental Assessment (EA)3. Actions requiring Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
8
Q
Projects found to have no potential for significant environmental impact” are?”
A
Catagorically excluded
9
Q
A project that is not Cat Ex”, or involves extraordinary circumstances may require this.”
A
Environmental Assessment
10
Q
What result does an airport sponsor want from an EA?
A
Finding of No Significant Impact
11
Q
What type of airport projects would trigger mandatory public hearings?
A
Construction of new runways, or major runway extension (capacity enhancements, increased traffic)
12
Q
What are the three (3) catagories of environmental action?
A
- Catagorical exclusion2. Actions requiring Environmental Assessment (EA)3. Actions requiring Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
13
Q
Projects found to have no potential for significant environmental impact” are?”
A
Catagorically excluded
14
Q
A project that is not Cat Ex”, or involves extraordinary circumstances may require this.”
A
Environmental Assessment
15
Q
What result does an airport sponsor want from an EA?
A
Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI)
16
Q
Who is responsible for preparation of an EIS for AIP projects undertaken at airports in accordance with NEPA.
A
FAA
17
Q
What actions in a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) trigger an EIS?
A
A new runway at an existing airport or a new commercial service airport.
18
Q
What is a useful guide when working with environmental issues at airports?
A
FAA’s Best Practices for Environmental Impact Statement Management.””
19
Q
What determines the complexity and size of an environmental audit or assessment?
A
The degree of protection required by the airport.
20
Q
Environmental audits include:
A
- Determination of enviro compliance catagories.2.Review of applicable enviro regulations3. Ascertain level of compliance in place4.Facility inspections, staff interviews and record keeping.5. Final report
21
Q
What federal agency has primary responsibility for nationwide enforcement of environmental regulations?
A
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
22
Q
Federal envirponmental regulations are typically adminstered by what level of agency?
A
State and local goverments, or other Federal agencies; i.e. FAA, US Customs (Coast Guard)
23
Q
What procedures help airports manage environmental liabilities?
A
Addressing environmental laws, regulations and policies in all aspects of airport planning and management.
24
Q
What is a top environmental priority for airport managers, and why?
A
Implement and sustain a systematic system for environmental regulatory compliance. It is difficult to prosecute a manager successfully if a good faith effort” had been made to comply with the law.”
25
Criminal sanctions are sought by?Civil redress sought by?
Goverment agenciesOrdinary citizens
26
True or False:Employees and individuals can be held personally liable for costs of clean up and remediation.
TRUE
27
personal liability is determined by what three factors?
1. Ability to make timely discovery of the problem.2. Power to direct persons controlling the cause of the problem3. Ability to prevent and abate the damage.
28
What is the best method to ensure tenant and contractor compliance with environmental law?
Include specific environmental criteria in bid specs and RFP's.
29
A business managment practice that serves a a strategic plan for addressing environmental issues is called what?
Environmental Management System (EMS)
30
Four components of EMS are:
Plan, Do, Check, and Act
31
the primary goal of implementing an EMS is what?
Assess, evaluate, establish and maintain continuous environmental compliance.""
32
Name four Federal legislations established to restore and protect the nation's rivers and lakes.
CWA of 1977 (CWA)Water Quality Act of 1987 (WQA)Oil Pollution Act 1990 (OPA)Federal Water Pollution, Prevention and Control 1994
33
name the permit program in place to provide regulatory compliance for point source discharges.
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
34
What is the most prolific source of water pollution at an airport, and why?
Storm water discharge.Caused by the flushing of many paved surfaces with surface contamination.
35
What is a primary strategy to mitigate environmental damage from storm water runoff?
Install and manage a storm water drainage system.
36
What is the best way to protect ground water?
Prevent contaminants from reaching the aquifer. Duh!
37
Part of the permit process requires a storm water management plan, AKA?
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
38
How many annual operations require an airport to develop a SWPPP.
50,000
39
50,000 operations also require implementing what other requirements?
Implement Best Management Practices, monitor runoff parameters for oil and grease, BOD, COD, TSS, pH and glycol and urea.
40
The three areas of airports effected by SWPPP permits are:
Operations, facilities,and construction.
41
CESQG/SQG/LQG
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity GeneratorSQGLarge Quantity Generator
42
Airports must include hazardous waste responses are in what document for Part 139 airports?
Airport emergency Plan
43
UST/LUST
Underground Storage TanksLeaking" UST"
44
Facilities having responsibility for UST's must do what?
Maintain Certificate of complianceHave environmental insurance coverage of at least $500,00/occurance.
45
Airport Executives two philosopies
1. the airport is a public entity and must be managed as a public entity.
46
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
47
Kelly Air Mail Act of 1925
US government hires private contractors to carry mail by air. Represents the start of commercial aviation.
48
Air Commerce Act of 1926
This act is the cornerstone for aviation.
49
Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938
Transferred the federal governments civil aviation role from the Department of Commerce to the new independent agency Civil Aeronautics Authority. Created the Air Safety Board (known today as NTSB)
50
The Reorganization Act of 1940
Split Civil Aeronautics Authority into the CAA: develops airways, issues airman certificates, regulation enforcement.
51
Department of Transportation Act of 1966
DOT created. Federal Aviation Agency becomes FAA and assumes responsibility for Aviation Security and Aircraft Noise
52
Airlines Deregulation Act of 1978
Phases of Civil Aeronautics Boards economic regulation of airlines
53
PATCO Strike 1981
Professional Air Traffic Controller Organizations goes on strike. Pres. Reagan fires 13,000 controllers.
54
Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001
Creates TSA and transfers FAA security responsibilities to TSA.
55
Vision 100 Century of Aviation Re authorization Act of 2003
Reauthorizes FAA funding, launches NextGen
56
Implementing Recommendation for the 9/11 Commission Act 2007
Requires Air Cargo screening
57
Define: proprietary
To act as a private enterprise
58
Define: Airport Authority
Independent public agencies created by state legislation.
59
Define: Planning and Engineering
address the areas of capital improvement plans, airport master plan, airport layout plan. Works with FAA Airport District Office
60
Define: Marketing, PR and Air Service Development
addresses the areas of marketing airport services and properties, publicity and response to issues.
61
What definition best fits privatization?
The shifting of government functions and responsibilities, in whole or in part, to the private sector.
62
Which two key positions at any airport are generally outside of the vertical reporting structure?
Legal Counsel and Financial Auditor
63
When does government immunity apply?
To employees of federal, state, or local government, provided they are acting within the scope and authority of their position
64
A person is ______ if he or she fails to act as an ordinarily prudent person would act under the same circumstances
Negligent
65
Which regulation addressed airport noise planning?
Title 14 CFR Part 150
66
Which regulation addresses how a scheduled air carrier is required to operate (training requirements, safety, and maintenance requirements, etc.)?
Title 14 CFR Part 121
67
The public comment period for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a minor change is normally how long?
30 days
68
Which Grant Assurance requires the airport to be available for public use without unjust discrimination for all aircraft activities?
Economic Nondiscrimination
69
What does the grant assurance addressing "compatible land use" require the airport to do?
Attempt to restrict the use of land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinty of the airport
70
Which of the following applies to all airport users (passengers, employees, etc.) and airport tenants?
Rules and Regulations
71
What type of use of airport revenue would NOT be approved by the FAA?
General economic development for the community
72
Your airport no longer needs some land that was acquired with federal funds for noise abatement, to protect against residential development. Your county commissioners want to know what you can do with the land.
EITHER - Sell it at fair market value and invest the money back into an FAA approved airport capital improvement project OR - Sell it and give the money back to the FAA
73
What is the definition of an FAA Order?
Directives on subjects and programs issued by the FAA
74
A primary commercial service airport is defined as having more than _____ enplanements per year.
More than 10,000
75
A _____ relieves general aviation traffic from a commercial service airport.
General aviation reliever airport
76
What FAA office provides oversight of airport compliance with Part 139 and the grant assurances?
Airport District Office (ADO)
77
Which type of complaint against an airport is considered as "informal" complaint?
Part 13
78
Part 16 complaints about the airport operating policies and practices, can be dismissed by _____ office, based on improper procedural (i.e. legal process) grounds.
The Director of the Office of Airport Safety and Standards
79
What agency can make rules regarding aircraft operations after an accident?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
80
This is a non-profit organization that supports all general aviation pilots and personal aircraft owners.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
81
The entity ranks in the top one percent of trade and professional associations.
Americal Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
82
The _____ identifies the role of the airport to a community.
Mission Statement
83
What document identifies the legal, financial, and operational relationship between the airport operator and the airlines?
Aeronautical Use Agreement
84
What gives signatory airlines the ability to influence capital projects undertaken at the airport by giving them the right to approve or disapprove proposed projects?
Majority in Interest (MII)
85
What types of charges are related to the operations and use of an airfield but are incidental to the operation of an aircraft?
Non-Aeronautical Use
86
A "peronal property tax" on an aircraft based at an airport is an example of what type of revenue?
Non-operating
87
_____ airports have commonly used the residual method for seting rates because of the influence and power of an airlines in generating economic traffic.
Large Hub
88
FAA policy applies a strict _____ valuation standard to core aeronautical use facilities
Historical
89
Two Dogs is the name of a new Fixed-Base Operator at your aiport. Their lease requires a periodic valuation of the property to set new rates. What type of lease is this?
Revaluation lease
90
According to the module, airports enplaning over _____ passengers annually are good candidates for brand-name vendors and concessions.
5,000,000
91
What financial statement provides a fiscal description of airport assets and liabilities at a specific point in time?
Balance Sheet
92
_____ is an annual "charge" that reflects the cost of capital improvements and equipment used in the conduct of business.
Depreciation
93
What statement shows revenues minus expenses to arrive at the "bottom line"?
Income Statement
94
What ratio is commonly used to determine a company's ability to meet its short term debt obligation?
Current Ratio
95
What measurement or ratio shows profitability minus interest and taxes?
Operating Margin
96
Which type of budget is normally associated with a small general aviation airport?
Lump sum
97
This type of budget is becoming the most popular for airports with compensatory agreements.
Revenue or cost-centered
98
According to the module, what is considered the most effective way to conduct a market analysis?
Hire a knowledgeable consultant
99
What types of bonds require voter approval and are closely associated with being issued by the States or Municipalities?
General Obligation
100
What is the first step in assessing the quality of a bond?
Airport conducts informal discussion with the rating services.
101
Which category has the highest priority for AIP funding?
Safety and Security
102
What types of federal funds are given to an airport through a set formula?
Entitlement
103
Which document conveys the intent of the FAA to obligate the money for an Airport Improvement Program project over a period of time?
Letter of Intent (LOI)
104
As related to when PFC's secure a bond project: In the event of a violation of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act, the FAA can _____.
- Withdraw PFC authorization on any project when violations of the Noise Act occur - Terminate the PFC authority on any project not covered by bonds - Reduce a sponsor's authority to collect PFCs to an amount necessary to pay off the bond
105
Strictly speaking, airports are not required to have liability insurance for which of these activities?
The operation of a based aircraft that is not operating on the airport at the time of an incident nor took off from your airport and did not use fuel from your airport
106
When did Congress decide that small communities required air service (note: we're not asking when the EAS program began)?
In 1958 with the passafe of the Federal Aviation Act
107
The FAA is interpreting a regulation in a way that would negatively impact your airport operation - which AAAE department should you contact for assistance?
Regulatory Affairs
108
What definition best fits privatization?
The shifting of government functions and responsibilities, in whole or in part, to the private sector.
109
Which two key positions at any airport are generally outside of the vertical reporting structure?
Legal Counsel and Financial Auditor
110
When does government immunity apply?
To employees of federal, state, or local government, provided they are acting within the scope and authority of their position
111
A person is ______ if he or she fails to act as an ordinarily prudent person would act under the same circumstances
Negligent
112
Which regulation addressed airport noise planning?
Title 14 CFR Part 150
113
Which regulation addresses how a scheduled air carrier is required to operate (training requirements, safety, and maintenance requirements, etc.)?
Title 14 CFR Part 121
114
The public comment period for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a minor change is normally how long?
30 days
115
Which Grant Assurance requires the airport to be available for public use without unjust discrimination for all aircraft activities?
Economic Nondiscrimination
116
What does the grant assurance addressing "compatible land use" require the airport to do?
Attempt to restrict the use of land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinty of the airport
117
Which is the ONLY excption to the Exclusive Rights Grant Assurance?
The Airport may grant itself the exclusive right to conduct an aeronautical function
118
Which of the following applies to all airport users (passengers, employees, etc.) and airport tenants?
Rules and Regulations
119
Your airport no longer needs some land that was acquired with federal funds for noise abatement, to protecgt against residental development. Your county commissioners want to know what you can do with the land.
EITHER - Sell it at fair market value and invest the money back into an FAA approved airport capital improvement project OR - Sell it and give the money back to the FAA
120
What is the definition of an FAA Order?
Directives on subjects and programs issued by the FAA
121
A primary commercial service airport is defined as having more than _____ enplanements per year.
More than 10,000
122
A _____ relieves general aviation traffic from a commercial service airport.
General aviation reliever airport
123
What FAA office provides oversight of airport compliance with Part 139 and the grant assurances?
Airport District Office (ADO)
124
Which type of complaint against an airport is considered as "informal" complaint?
Part 13
125
Part 16 complaints about the airport operating policies and practices, can be dismissed by _____ office, based on improper procedural (i.e. legal process) grounds.
The Director of the Office of Airport Safety and Standards
126
What agency can make rules regarding aircraft operations after an accident?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
127
This is a non-profit organization that supports all general aviation pilots and personal aircraft owners.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
128
The entity ranks in the top one percent of trade and professional associations.
Americal Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
129
The _____ identifies the role of the airport to a community.
Mission Statement
130
Under which element of an airport strategic plan, would business contracts fit?
Business Plan
131
What document identifies the legal, financial, and operational relationship between the airport operator and the airlines?
Aeronautical Use Agreement
132
What gives signatory airlines the ability to influence capital projects undertaken at the airport by giving them the right to approve or disapprove proposed projects?
Majority in Interest (MII)
133
What types of charges are related to the operations and use of an airfield but are incidental to the operation of an aircraft?
Non-Aeronautical Use
134
_____ airports have commonly used the residual method for seting rates because of the influence and power of an airlines in generating economic traffic.
Large Hub
135
FAA policy applies a strict _____ valuation standard to core aeronautical use facilities
Historical
136
"Two Dogs" is the name of a new Fixed-Base Operator at your aiport. Their lease requires a periodic valuation of the property to set new rates. What type of lease is this?
Revaluation lease
137
According to the module, airports enplaning over _____ passengers annually are good candidates for brand-name vendors and concessions.
5,000,000
138
What financial statement provides a fiscal description of airport assets and liabilities at a specific point in time?
Balance Sheet
139
_____ is an annual "charge" that reflects the cost of capital improvements and equipment used in the conduct of business.
Depreciation
140
What statement shows revenues minus expenses to arrive at the "bottom line"?
Income Statement
141
What ratio is commonly used to determine a company's ability to meet its short term debt obligation?
Current Ratio
142
What measurement or ratio shows profitability minus interest and taxes?
Operating Margin
143
Which type of budget is normally associated with a small general aviation airport?
Lump sum
144
This type of budget is becoming the most popular for airports with compensatory agreements.
Revenue or cost-centered
145
According to the module, what is considered the most effective way to conduct a market analysis?
Hire a knowledgeable consultant
146
What types of bonds require voter approval and are closely associated with being issued by the States or Municipalities?
General Obligation
147
What is the first step in assessing the quality of a bond?
Airport conducts informal discussion with the rating services.
148
Which category has the highest priority for AIP funding?
Safety and Security
149
What types of federal funds are given to an airport through a set formula?
Entitlement
150
Which document conveys the intent of the FAA to obligate the money for an Airport Improvement Program project over a period of time?
Letter of Intent (LOI)
151
As related to when PFC's secure a bond project: In the event of a violation of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act, the FAA can _____.
- Withdraw PFC authorization on any project when violations of the Noise Act occur - Terminate the PFC authority on any project not covered by bonds - Reduce a sponsor's authority to collect PFCs to an amount necessary to pay off the bond
152
Strictly speaking, airports are not required to have liability insurance for which of these activities?
The operation of a based aircraft that is not operating on the airport at the time of an incident nor took off from your airport and did not use fuel from your airport
153
When did Congress decide that small communities required air service (note: we're not asking when the EAS program began)?
In 1958 with the passafe of the Federal Aviation Act
154
The FAA is interpreting a regulation in a way that would negatively impact your airport operation - which AAAE department should you contact for assistance?
Regulatory Affairs
155
Federal Aviation Act of 1958
Introduction of jet aircraft. Civil Aeronautics Board becomes independent office
155
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for 21st Century 2000
Increase PFC to 4.50
155
Homeland Security Act of 2002
Creats DHS and TSA transferred from DOT to DHS
155
Define: Municipality
City/County the airport is a division or department of the city or county.
155
Define: Finance & Administration
areas of accounting (payroll), budgeting, human resources, revenue management, rate and charges
155
Define: Operations and Maintenance
addresses areas of enforcing operating and security regulations on the airfield
155
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (Brooks Act)
consultant selection process must be bas on qualification and an award according to a fair and open selection process.
155
Which is the ONLY excption to the Exclusive Rights Grant Assurance?
The Airport may grant itself the exclusive right to conduct an aeronautical function
155
Under which element of an airport strategic plan, would business contracts fit?
Business Plan
155
What type of use of airport revenue would NOT be approved by the FAA?
General economic development for the community
155
A "peronal property tax" on an aircraft based at an airport is an example of what type of revenue?
Non-operating
