Airport Business Diversity Conference FAA Reauthorization Update

1. Airport BusinessDiversity Conference FAA Reauthorization Update

2. FAA Reauthorization House HR 658  • Mandatory Training Program to Standardize DBE Certification • http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr658ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr658ih.pdf Senate S223 • Formal, structured certification training program for the ACDBE Program • Authority for FAA to hire 3 additional staff to implement the ACDBE program • http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s223es/pdf/BILLS-112s223es.pdf Administration’s 2012 Proposal • Eliminate AIP (entitlements and discretionary funding) to large and medium hubs • Increase in the PFC cap to $7 for all airports

3. Reauthorization H.R. 658 S. 223 Timeframe 4 years 2 years AIP levels 2011 $3.176 B 2010 $4.000 B 2012 $3.000 B 2011 $4.100 B 2013 $3.000 B 2014 $3.000 B DBE Training Training and staff PFC increase No No

4. Current Legislative Status FY-2011 Appropriation - Public Law 112-10 • funded through September 30, 2011 Authorization - Short-term authorization • 18th short-term extension through May 31, 2011 • 19th short-term extension… • House approved 1 month extension to June 30th • Senate approved 1 month extension to June 30th • Sent to President for signing

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