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Wed, Mar 17, 2010

TTF Legislation Introduced In U.S. House And Senate

Bill's Sponsors Say The Intent Is To Correct FAA's "Through The Fence" Airport Policy

The "Community Airport Access and Protection Act of 2010" was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 10th by Congressmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Leonard Boswell (R-IA). The intent of the bill is to address the FAA's recent policy prohibiting "through the fence" access at any airport receiving Airport Improvement Grant funding. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) has introduced a companion bill in the Senate.

The FAA prohibited "through the fence" (TTF) access in its Airport Compliance Manual Order 5190.6b which was released September 30, 2009, without any public or alphabet group input. In addition, a Freedom of Information Act request made by the aviation group ThroughTheFence.org revealed that essential no data, studies, or non-FAA personnel's opinion went into the new order.
 
The bill essentially allows off-airport "through the fence" access, and prevents the FAA from considering an airport to be in violation of their grant assurances due to such access agreements. The legislation does require off-airport users to pay access charges similar to "on airport" tenants and maintain their properties compatible with safe airport functions.

"Congressmen Graves and Boswell as well as Senator Inhofe deserve tremendous credit for sponsoring legislation which insures access to general aviation airports and supports their economic vitality through TTF fees" stated Brent Blue, coordinator of ThroughTheFence.org.  "This correction of FAA policy will help maintain the viability of small airports by encourage use while supporting safety and security" Blue continued.

ThroughTheFence.org is encouraging all pilots and others interested in general aviation to contact their Senators and Representatives to support this important legislation for airports.

FMI: www.throughthefence.org

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