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.

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ATA Letter to DOT Sec. Peters Opposing Airport Auctions

ATA letter to DOT Secretary Mary Peters expressing ATA's strong opposition to congestion pricing and auctions. (3/31/2008)

ATA Letter to DOE Secretary Bodman on Home Heating Oil Reserve

ATA Letter to Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman asking for the release of Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. (3/19/2008)

ATA Letter to Sens. Inouye and Stevens Supporting Sturgell Appointment

ATA letter to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman Inouye and Vice Chairman Stevens supporting immediate appointment of Bobby Sturgell as FAA administrator. (2/6/2008)

ATA Letter to Secretary Rice and Secretary Bodman Supports Efforts to Enhance Energy Security

As the per-barrel price of oil nears the $100 milestone, the Air Transport Association and its member carriers support the Administration's efforts to enhance our nation's energy security. (11/21/2007)

ATA Letter to Senator Lieberman and Senator Warner Raising Concerns to S. 2191

ATA believes that S. 2191 is the wrong approach to greenhouse gas emissions for the aviation industry. We take our role in controlling greenhouse gas emissions very seriously and together with our member carriers are committed to continuing to build on our strong record in this regard. (11/19/2007)

ATA Letter to DOT Secretary Peters on JFK Congestion Solutions

Letter to DOT Secretary Mary Peters urging the department to focus on solutions to delays at New York's JFK airport other than instituting unreasonable caps on U.S. airlines or congestion pricing. (11/15/2007)

ATA Letter to DOT Secretary Peters on Congestion Pricing

ATA and its member airlines remain solidly opposed to congestion pricing as a solution to flight delays. (9/27/2007)

ATA Letter to DOT Secretary Peters on Extended Delays

ATA is asking the DOT Secretary to meet with airlines to discuss the recent Inspector General's report and recommendations. (9/26/2007)

ATA Letter to Secretary Peters Commending DOT and FAA on Northeast Airspace Redesign

The Air Transport Association commends the DOT and FAA on the recently announced redesign of the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia metropolitan area airspace. (9/14/2007)

ATA Letter to DOT Secretary Peters on the impact of delays in the Northeast

ATA and its member airlines commends DOT for recognizing the impact of delays in the Northeast and is committed to developing the right solutions. Operational and Procedural initiatives attached. (08/08/2007)

ATA Letter to House Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee Addressing Registered Traveler

ATA states its concerns regarding the Registered Traveler Program in a letter to the members of the House Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee. (7/31/2007)

ATA Letter to Senate and House Homeland Security Leaders Addressing 9-11 Commission Recommendation Act of 2007

ATA states its position on four sections of the legislation being considered to implement the remaining 9/11 Commission recommendations. (5/22/2007)

Coalition Letters on Cargo Security to Senate and House Homeland Security Leaders

A coalition of associations representing a broad range of air cargo supply chain participants committed their support for reasonable, risk-based measures to strengthen the security of cargo on passenger airlines. (5/9/2007)

ATA Letter to Chairman Dingell and Chairman Boucher Addressing Climate Change

As the record of the ATA carriers demonstrates, we take our role in controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions very seriously and look forward to working with you as you address the important issue of climate change. (03/28/2007)

Coalition Letter to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation on Cargo Security

A broad coalition sent a letter to Senator Inouye urging Congress focus on realistic solutions related to air cargo security. (2/9/2007)

ATA Calls on Congress to Regulate Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)

Amid soaring fuel costs, ATA CEO Jim May called on Congress to act quickly to bring ICE under the same regulatory regime, within the Commodity Future Trading Commission (CFTC), as the NYMEX. (05/15/2006)

ATA Urges Congress to Support DHS Exploration of Alternative Counter-MANPADS Technologies

ATA sent a letter to House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers, urging that he not support ongoing efforts by DIRCM Counter-MANPADS vendors seeking additional funding for deployment of their technology aboard commercial aircraft.(04/25/2006)

ATA and AEA Urge DHS Secretary Chertoff that steps be taken to coordinate APIS Quick Query and Secure Flight

Joint letter by ATA and AEA urging that steps be taken at once to coordinate and integrate both the CBP’s APIS Quick Query (AQQ) initiative and the TSA Secure Flight program. (10/27/2005)