Government, Regulatory & Environmental Affairs

Government, Regulatory & Environmental Affairs

 letters

ATA corresponds frequently with government entities. Here you will find letters that ATA has sent on behalf of our members.

 events

Congressional Hearings

Click here to view dates for upcoming congressional hearings on aviation issues.

2008 Aviation and the Environment: A Primer for North American Stakeholders

On March 19-20, 2008, North American aviation stakeholders attended a briefing held by leading U.S. aviation industry organizations to enhance awareness and understanding of aviation environmental issues and foster collaboration to address these issues. The briefing provided a basic overview of the aviation environmental issues most directly affecting aircraft operations at this time—specifically, aviation emissions with global climate change and local air quality impacts, as well as aircraft noise and the interrelationships between these parameters.

 court filings

issue briefs

ATA covers a wide range of issues from energy to security to environmental. In this section, you will find issue briefs that highlight ATA's position on important issues facing our members and the airline industry.

ATA Energy Principles and Priorities

ATA outlined measures to secure a balanced and comprehensive U.S. energy policy that increases U.S. energy independence and results in more predictable and stable energy supply and costs. (Spring 2008)

ATA Policy Priorities - FAA Reauthorization

The U.S. airline industry is in serious decline – record-high fuel prices are hitting the airlines harder each day. Recently, seven airlines have either filed for bankruptcy protection and stopped operations or are continuing to operate under bankruptcy protection. Skyrocketing fuel prices are causing airlines to drop unprofitable routes and have resulted in more than 7,000 airline jobs being lost. The government can take steps to offset these draconian consequences for airline passengers – enact a sound National Energy Policy and refrain from imposing new taxes on airline passengers.

agency filings

 

ATA Comments on the DHS US-VISIT Exit NPRM

ATA comments oppose the DHS proposed rule to implement the US-VISIT Exit program. ATA’s comments explain in detail why DHS does not have the legal authority to impose this program on the airline industry and why it fails to meet basic cost-benefit standards. (June 23, 2008)

BUR Application for Noise Curfew

ATA filed comments on the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority’s proposed curfew applicable to Stage 3 aircraft operations at Bob Hope Airport (BUR). This is the first application for a mandatory access restriction under FAR part 161. (6/12/2008)

NPS Definition of “Substantial Restoration of Natural Quiet” at Grand Canyon

ATA filed comments on the National Park Service’s proposed clarification of the definition of "substantial restoration of natural quiet" as it relates to management of aircraft overflights at Grand Canyon National Park (5/8/2008)

ATA Comments on DOT's Proposed Amendments to its Airport Rates and Charges Policy

ATA comments on DOT's proposed amendments to its Airport Rates and Charges Policy. (April 3, 2008)

ATA Comments on DOT Passenger Protection ANPRM

ATA filed comments in response to the DOT ANPRM concerning enhancing national airline passenger protections. (1/22/08)

ATA Comments on DOT Gate Reporting NPRM

The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. and the Regional Airline Association jointly filed comments in response to the Department of Transportation NPRM concerning revisions to airlines service quality performance reports and disclosure requirements. (1/22/08)

ATA Comments on Composition of Proxy Groups

The Air Transport Association filed comments with FERC on the "Composition of Proxy Groups for Determining Gas and Oil Pipeline Return on Equity". (August 30, 2007)

ATA Comments On Financial Reporting Requirements for Oil and Product Pipelines

In response to an initiative by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to review the financial data it requires pipelines to submit on a regular basis, ATA urged FERC to enhance the detail and transparency of that data. (3/28/2007)

ATA News Release: ATA Says ADS-B Proposed Rule Increases Cost Without Achieving Stakeholder Benefits

ATA submitted its formal response to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Performance Requirements to Support Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service.

 testimony

ATA provides the House and Senate committees and sub-committees expert testimony on a wide variety of issues. This section provides ATA oral and written testimonies.

ATA Testimony: Watch List

ATA testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security & Infrastructures Protection on the critical issues associated with aviation security " watch lists."

 related links

ATA works with many regulatory agencies, congressional committees and administration offices. This section provides links to those entities.