The Environmental Affairs Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of ACI-NA environmental policy positions on issues such as noise, air quality, water quality, waste management, wildlife, and environmental review processes. Committee members work with federal legislators and regulators, aviation industry groups, and international policymakers to develop statutory and regulatory proposals governing the environment at and around airports and the tenants who operate there.
The committee also helps guide federal aviation environmental research programs such as the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) and FAA’s ASCENT project. The committee provides information and guidance for airport operators in the development of environmental management programs. It is represented on the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the NextGen Advisory Committee, and other industry and government-sponsored organizations with a focus on the environment.
Contact
Chair
Steve Thomas
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Committee Secretary
Melinda Pagliarello
(202) 293-8500
Get Involved
Resources
- ACI-NA Environmental Goals
- Sustainable Aviation Guidance Alliance
- Airport Carbon Accreditation
- Environmental Benchmarking Report
- Sustainability Working Group Newsletters
- Initial Evaluation of Types of Effects that Could Result from Potential Change in FAA Noise Significance Threshold to Airport Interests and Functions
Committee News
January 16, 2019
Mark your calendars for the 2019 ACI-NA/AAAE Airport Noise Conference this October! Dates and location will be announced soon. The joint Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) and American Association of […]
January 1, 2019
2019 has brought a number of changes to ACI-NA’s Environmental Committee’s leadership. We welcome new members to many roles in helping to shape the future of the committee and carry […]
December 2, 2018
We’re happy to announce that ACI-NA’s Environmental Achievement Awards are now open for nominations. The awards consist of the Peer Recognition for Outstanding Individual Contribution & Leadership Award and one […]
Press Releases
March 23, 2023
ACI-NA today released the 2023 U.S. Airport Infrastructure Needs Report: Growing Needs Heighten Urgency to Modernize America’s Airports. ACI-NA estimates that America’s airports need $151 billion over the next five years to fund necessary infrastructure projects, up more than 30 percent from $115 billion just two years ago.
January 10, 2023
WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke today congratulated U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, Mark Green, Kay Granger, and Jason Smith for being […]
October 7, 2022
ACI-NA today welcomed commitment from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to a Long-Term Aspirational Goal for global aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Events
ACI-NA Commentary on Environmental Affairs
During the 2022 ACI-NA Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Alessio Olivetti caught up with Scott Pelley, the 60 Minutes correspondent and 2022 annual conference keynote, who shared his experience as tireless […]
As U.S. Airport Professional Appreciation Month comes to a close, we have been so excited to celebrate the airport industry professionals who are demonstrating their commitment to industry excellence […]
By Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO, ACI-NA Now at the one-year milestone of widespread travel and local restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we are reminded that […]
