WASHINGTON – Jason Terreri, Executive Director of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority and Chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), testified before Congress last week, emphasizing the critical need for timely implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Speaking to members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Terreri highlighted the transformative potential of the legislation while addressing areas requiring immediate attention.
Key excerpts from Jason Terreri’s Testimony:
“I appreciate this opportunity to explain our position on the implementation of the 2024 FAA Act, including the work both the FAA and Congress need to do to bring the bill’s promise to fruition. Since the enactment, we have been pushing the FAA to move quickly on implementing the good work of this Congress, and we ask that moving forward you continue your oversight to ensure that FAA will follow your intent.”
“The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) needs a full year of appropriated funding at $4 billion in order for the new formula changes to work properly. The formula changes, first proposed by this committee and included in the final bill, will allow all airports to benefit from more AIP entitlement dollars, letting airports prioritize important infrastructure projects at their facilities for years to come.”
“The FAA should move quickly to implement the new congressional instructions on dealing with airport land use included in the 2024 Act and amend the agency’s land use policy issued in early 2024 to account for the new statutory regime.”
“The FAA should move quickly to start rulemaking on the new pilot program that will significantly reduce the paperwork burden and federal review times for airport infrastructure projects utilizing passenger facility charges (PFCs).”
“In closing, thank you for listening to our concerns and incorporating many of our industry’s top policy issues into the recent FAA reauthorization law. Airports realize that even though the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 has been signed into law, much work remains. We will continue to do our part and look forward to working with you and the FAA on the implementation of this important legislation.”
To see Terreri’s full testimony, click HERE.
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