The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is an industry-driven, applied research program that develops practical solutions to problems faced by airport operators. Funding more than 20 research projects a year, ACRP focuses on research needs that other Federal research programs do not address. ACRP is managed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies and sponsored by the FAA.

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The following content is published by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies.

• A Guide for Compliance with Grant Agreement Obligations to Provide Reasonable Access to an AIP-Funded Public Use General Aviation Airport

  Published: February 6, 2015 10:06 PM

  TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Legal Research Digest 23: A Guide for Compliance with Grant Agreement Obligations to Provide Reasonable Access to an AIP-Funded Public Use General Aviation Airport describes the assurances made by airport sponsors that receive grants from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, and how these assurances limit the sponsor from unreasonably restricting access for aeronautical activity at general aviation airports.

• Balancing Airport Stormwater and Bird Hazard Management

  Published: January 30, 2015 10:22 PM

  TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 125: Balancing Airport Stormwater and Bird Hazard Management helps airports identify and evaluate stormwater management and bird mitigation practices. An accompanying CD-ROM tool is aimed to assist airports with evaluating bird strike risks and stormwater management decisions. …

• A Guidebook for Increasing Diverse and Small Business Participation in Airport Business Opportunities

  Published: January 24, 2015 2:25 PM

  TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 126: A Guidebook for Increasing Diverse and Small Business Participation in Airport Business Opportunities is a compilation of industry best practices and other measures airports can use to attract and enhance participation in their contract opportunities.

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ACRP Webinars

ACRP offers the following free webinars based on recent ACRP reports.

2014 Webinars

• Airport Legal Research Digests: Understanding Procurement Requirements (July 17, 2014)
• Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Cooperation and Coordination for Effective Response (June 18, 2014)
• Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Special Event Planning at General Aviation Facilities (June 12, 2014)
• The Effects of Aviation Noise (May 29, 2014)
• Techniques for Successful Airport Wildlife Management Programs (April 3, 2014)
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) ��� Tools and Strategies for Implementation (March 24, 2014)

Archived Webinars

• Airport Terminal Planning and Design, A Focus on Wayfinding and Roadways (Dec. 6, 2012)
• Airport Governance and Ownership (Nov. 14, 2012)
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Sustainable Construction Strategies for Airports (Oct. 10, 2012)
• Aviation Fuel Costs and Alternatives (June 5, 2012)
• Cleared for Takeoff! Airport Inspection and Ramp Safety Practices (May 10, 2012)
• Small Airports: Practical Guidance for Survival (Dec. 5, 2011)
• Current Trends at Airports: Rights and Responsibilities (Nov. 14, 2011)
• Wildlife vs. Aviation: Repelling and Deterring Techniques (Oct. 24, 2011)
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