Tue, Aug 23, 2011
No Doing So Could Result In "Significant Delays In Vital Safety
Projects"
Airports Council
International-North America (ACI-NA) President Greg Principato
(pictured) has sent a letter to Department of Transportation
Secretary Ray LaHood, urging him to fully fund the Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) in the DOT’s FY 2013 proposed
budget.
In his letter, sent Monday, Principato noted
that AIP “ is funded by the passengers who use the
system for the purpose of ensuring safe and secure airport
facilities.” He also stressed that AIP clearly meets the
criteria of “investing in those areas critical to job
creation and economic growth" which were discussed in Office
of Management and Budget Director Lew’s August 17 memo, and
urged Secretary LaHood to “identify AIP as a 'priority
investment' given the program’s excellent track record over
the last two years in spurring economic growth and creating jobs in
large and small communities.”
"One of ACI-NA’s priorities is to increase and strengthen
AIP," Principato wrote. "AIP is especially important for smaller
airports that have less ready access to private capital markets. It
helps ensure airports are able to fund critical projects that
support aircraft operations including safety and security projects,
runway and taxiway projects and other airfield maintenance."
The Airports Council leader reminded Secretary LaHood that,
according to both FAA and industry studies, the need for AIP far
exceeds existing grants. "Therefore any proposed reductions to AIP
funding will mean significant delays for vital safety, security and
modernization projects, negatively impacting the traveling public
and ultimately our national economy," he said."
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