AIG funding can be used to increase the capacity of an existing fuel farm, with justification, and fund the addition of a new fuel tank for an alternative fuel type. For the purpose of electric vehicle/aircraft chargers, charging stations are considered fuel tanks. Since these are revenue generating projects, Sponsors must provide justification demonstrating how these types of charging stations will increase revenue similar to that of traditional fuel. Work with your local ADO/RO for additional information. 

Airport development projects to construct or modify airport facilities to provide low-emission fuel systems and the acquisition of low-emission technology are considered eligible. By extension of the Department of Energy’s definition of “low-emission technology”, this includes reliance on alternative fuel types such as electric or hydrogen.
 

The Airport Traffic Control Tower Replacement Program Programmatic EA may be applicable depending on the type and design or the proposed replacement. The Programmatic EA is available to review at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/atf under the “Notices” drop down block. Consult with your ADO to ensure the proposed replacement aligns with those considered in the Programmatic EA and to determine the appropriate steps for compliance with NEPA.

Yes, properties must be in the DNL 65 dB or greater noise contour unless a lower local standard applies, and Sponsors must have documentation depicting and supporting the non-compatible land uses in the DNL 65 dB or greater noise contours. However, it is important to note that being in certain noise contours is not the only factor considered regarding eligibility for noise mitigation. To receive financial assistance from the FAA for noise mitigation, the Sponsor must be able to meet the following additional requirements: 

• Documentation supporting non-compatible land use must be current at the time of funding requests for noise mitigation. This means noise exposure maps (NEMs) prepared pursuant to Title 14 CFR Part 150 or noise contours prepared pursuant to the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) represent current and future conditions for airport operations and the non-compatible land uses are based on Table 1, Appendix A in 14 CFR Part 150. If such documentation is five years old or older, the Sponsor will be required to provide written validation. If the Sponsor is unable to validate, updated NEMs or noise contours will need to be prepared.
• Noise mitigation is identified in FAA decision documents associated with an analysis prepared pursuant to NEPA or the Sponsor’s Noise Compatibility Program prepared pursuant to 14 CFR Part 150.
• All standards and criteria in Appendices C and R of FAA Order 5100.38 are met.