...while at FAA By: Kelvin L. Solco, P.E., MBA, President, The Solco Group Presented to the: NCTCOG Air Transportation Advisory Committee Presented to the: NCTCOG Air Transportation Advisory Committee The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
Lessons learned overview Experience gained within the appropriated aviation budgets Safety is our mission Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 FY 18 Airports Plan H.R. 4 Reauth. Act Observations Advice and Recommendations The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
Experience within three appropriated programs (F&E) Resident Engineer (F&E) Design Engineer (NAVAIDS) (AIP) Texas ADO Civil Engineer (F&E) Regional Program Manager (F&E) Manager Navigation / Landing (AIP) ASO Deputy Division Manager (AIP) ASW Airports Division Manager (FAA OPS) SW Regional Administrator The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
Our Mission is Safety Capacity Efficiency Accessibility Compatibility Economic Viability Noise Sustainability Expansion Maintainability Profitability Security Innovation The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
Our Safety Initiatives Safety Management Regulations Communications ADS-B Industry Involvement Compliance Investment Eligibility HAZMAT Risk Management Rule Making UAS LAANC NextGen The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
Proposed FY 2019 4 Trillion dollar Fiscal Year 2019 Budget (Efficient, Effective, Accountable) including $200B for Infrastructure DOT = $76.5B Mandatory ($500M less than FY 17) FAA = $3.4B AIP, $2.7B F&E, $9.9B Operations, $74.4M RE&D Emphasis on FAA infrastructure, NextGen, and UAS policies and standards The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FY 18 FAA ARP Business Plan Highlights Make aviation safer and smarter New procedures for temporary airport closures for nonaeronautical events Complete evaluation new electrical infrastructure (LED lighting) The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FY 18 ARP Biz Plan Highlights cont. Internal AIP / ATO project integration planning effort Maintain pavements in excellent, good, or fair condition for 93% of runways Develop draft parameters for possible support as remote tower technologies mature The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FY 18 ARP Biz Plan Highlights cont. Establish policy for airport requests to be removed from the NPIAS Accommodate new entrants into the Aviation System (UAS and CST) Prepare a revised draft ALP advisory circular for industry and public review Prepare final draft Airport Land Compatibility Advisory Circular for external review and industry comment The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - H.R. 4 The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Highlights H.R. 4 Authorizes AIP $3.35B annually for Fiscal years 2018 2023 Authorizes F&E $2.92 B for 2018 increasing annually up to $3.263B for 2023 Authorizes FAA Operations $10.231B in 2018 increasing annually up to $11.329B in 2023 The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FAA Reauth. Highlights H.R. 4 cont. Allows GA airports to permit construction of recreational aircraft in airport hangars Permits leasing airport land not needed for temporary recreational use if..* Extends authority for unclassified airports to continue receiving NPE from FY-18 to FY-20 The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FAA Reauth. Highlights H.R. 4 cont. Extends number of State Block Grants from 10 to 20 states Authority to release an airport from property conveyance for fair market value (proceeds go to airport development) Requires a study on the durability of and use of Type III and Type I reflective glass beads The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FAA Reauth. Highlights H.R. 4 cont. Codifies law to require the development of a comprehensive plan and roadmap for UAS integration Codifies law to facilitate operations of UAS by government entities Codifies law to determine if certain UAS do not create a hazard to the NAS or national security The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
FAA Reauth. Highlights H.R. 4 cont. Issue rulemaking for UAS operators to carry property for compensation Authorizes Essential Air Service (EAS) $153M in 2018 up to $168M in 2023 Authorizes SCASDP at $10M in 2018 thru 2023 Establish remote air traffic control tower pilot program The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
Final words of advice and recommendations The Solco Group Advic e / Planning / Support
AIR TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 9, 2018 Regional Airport Funding Update
Topics Airport Funding Dashboard Update Additional FAA Funding? 2
Texas Annual Funding Comparison $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $- Discretionary Federal NPE State $12,612,484 $9,105,000 $3,551,801 $18,253,236 $34,736,959 $24,884,903 $5,793,838 $13,666,666 $12,866,667 $61,060,426 $68,617,290 $9,752,072 2016 2017 2018 $3,486,567 $471,667 3
DFW Region Annual Funding Comparison - Discretionary - Federal - NPE $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $26,366,930 $3,472,475 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 $4,106,294 $16,227,788 $833,334 $3,272,960 $6,666,667 $1,138,334 2016 2017 2018 $666,667 $471,667 4
NCTCOG Region vs. Non-Regional Funding $1,138,334.00 12% 2018 Rest of the State NCTCOG REGION $8,613,738.00 88% 5
Airport Funding Dashboard www.nctcog.org/atac Click here to access Dashboard from website 6
Additional FAA Funding $1 Billion for GA Airports classified as Regional, Local and Basic? No update 7
Questions? Ernest Huffman Principal Transportation Planner EHuffman@nctcog.org (817) 704-5612
UAS Safety and Integration Air Transportation Advisory Committee May 9, 2018 Natalie Bettger
Current NCTCOG UAS involvement Transportation UAS Subcommittee of the Air Transportation Advisory Committee Model UAS Ordinance Development Joint Land Use Study, Military Installations Team TALON Point of Contact TxDOT Technology Task Force Drone Festival Emergency Preparedness Public Safety UAS Response Team (PSURT) PSURT Committee UAS Public Safety Training and SOPs 911 Owns four Unmanned Aircraft Systems 3D Mapping 2
UAS Safety and Integration Initiative North Central Texas UAS Task Force UAS Safety and Integration Initiative L = Lead C = Coordinate P = Participate Safety Integration Education Trans - L and C Legislation Trans - C Training Trans, EP and 911 C and P Team Talon Trans, EP and 911 C and P Public Awareness Trans - L Know Before You Fly Workshops Airport/Military Facility Risks Regional Ordinance Statewide Legislation Permitting Training Standards PSURT/Enforcement Promote UAS Training Industry Growth Various UAS Data / Applications Airspace Integration UAS Data / Applications UAS Careers 3
Potential Task Force Members Airports Military Public Safety UAS Industry Representatives (Training, Manufacturers, etc.) Cities, Counties, TxDOT and FAA Universities 911 Emergency Preparedness Workforce Development (Training) Transportation (Safety, Next Generation, Goods and People Movement) 4
UAS Legislative Issues RTC, STTC & Aviation Transportation Advisory Committee Utilize Innovative Technology Support Safe Operation and Integration of UAS NAS Fort Worth, JRB Regional Coordination Committee Legislative Agenda Collaboration for the Safe Use of UAS Preserve Military Operational Air Space Texas Commander s Council, Legislative Topics To Follow UAS - Drones Multijurisdictional Land-Use Planning Advisory Bodies Additional Legislative Goals Amend HB 1643 (85R) to Allow a Local UAS Ordinance Add Military Bases to List of Restricted Areas for UAS Operation Establish Permitting Process to Allow Operators Special Flight Rights 5
Contact Natalie Bettger Sr. Program Manager nbettger@nctcog.org 817-695-9208 Ernest Huffman Principal Transportation Planner ehuffman@nctcog.org 817-704-5612
AIR TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 9, 2018 What s Ahead for ATAC in 2018
WHAT'S AHEAD 1. System Plan Forecast Validation Study 2. UAS Integration Pilot Program 3. Speakers Bureau and Aviation Career Website Expansion 4. Incumbent/New ATAC Goals 2
PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED GOALS Compatible Land Use Encroachment Mitigation Airport Development Wildlife Hazards Stakeholder Collaboration Communication Regional Transportation Council Texas Airport Council Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division Federal Aviation Administration Airport Cooperative Research Program 3
PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED GOALS System Capacity and Growth Activity and Development Monitoring Aviation Education Innovative Technologies Next Generation Air Transportation Systems (NextGen) Regional Transportation Projects Special Events Federal and State Legislative Support Progress Funding Protection Connectivity 4
POTENTIAL ATAC GOALS System Capacity and Growth Drone Integration and Safety Funding and Capital Improvement Program Development Discretionary Funding Non-Primary Entitlement Funds Asset Clarifications Airport Development Worksheets Federal and State Legislative Support Safety 5
Air Transportation Advisory Committee Touch and Goes May 9, 2018
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Congratulations Sharlette Wright, Cleburne Airport Texas Airport Manager of the Year! 7