The FAA is under a continuing resolution through December 3, 2021. The agency does not anticipate awarding any Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants during this time.
Closeouts
There are 48 FY18 grants and 4 FY17 grants that must close in FY22. Submit closeout reports to MnDOT/FAA so that final payments or amendments can be reviewed and completed.
Airport Rescue Grants
On August 10, the FAA sent an email requesting airports to sign the grant applications to receive the next round of COVID relief funds. These applications are due to the FAA by November 30. To date, the agency has received 40 applications—just under half of the Minnesota applications. See faa.gov/airports/airport_rescue_grants/ for more information including the FAQs of what the funding can be used for.
CertAlerts
CertAlert 21-05, “Part 139 Extinguishing Agent Requirements,” dated Oct. 4, 2021, informs Part 139 airport operators about changes to the military specification for firefighting foam referenced in Chapter 6 of AC No. 150/5210-6D. While the performance standard remains the same, the military specification no longer requires the use of fluorinated chemicals. One acceptable means of satisfying 14 CFR Part 139 requirements is to continue to use the existing approved foam, which does contain fluorinated chemicals. However, the FAA encourages certificate holders who have identified a different foam that meets the performance standard to seek approval for such foam from the FAA.
faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/certalerts/
