Consultation, Coordination, and Public Notice (Alaska)

In addition to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, when an FAA action involves a resource protected under a special purpose law, the FAA may be required to consult with other appropriate Federal or state agencies to fulfill coordination, consultation, and/or public notice requirements. These requirements are found in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act, and Tribal consultation laws.

Consultation, Coordination, and Public Notice (NWM)

In addition to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, when an FAA action involves a resource protected under a special purpose law, the FAA may be required to consult with other appropriate Federal or state agencies to fulfill coordination, consultation, and/or public notice requirements. These requirements are found in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act, and Tribal consultation laws.

Ryan Almasy

Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Southern Region

Ryan Almasy began serving as the Acting Deputy Regional Administrator for the FAA’s Southern Region in June of 2025.

Anthony Bryant

Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Southwest Region

Anthony "Tony" Bryant has served as the Acting Deputy Regional Administrator for the Southwest Region since June of 2025.

Erik Amend

Acting Regional Administrator, Alaskan Region

Erik Amend serves as the Acting Regional Administrator for the Alaskan Region. Appointed to the role in December 2025, he is the principal executive representative of the FAA Administrator in the region.  

Shawn Kozica

Acting Deputy Director, Office of National Engagement and Regional Administration 

Shawn Kozica was appointed to serve as the Acting Deputy Director of the FAA Office of National Engagement and Regional Administration (ARA) in December of 2025.

Jeffrey U. Vincent

Southern Region Regional Administrator 

Jeffrey U. Vincent began serving as the Regional Administrator for the FAA’s Southern Region in November 2025. He is the agency’s senior official responsible for directing activities across eight southeastern states.

Carlette Young

Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Western-Pacific Region 

Carlette Young was appointed the Acting Deputy Regional Administrator for the FAA Western-Pacific Region (AWP) in June 2025.  

Young has more than 30 years of FAA experience and has held numerous leadership roles advancing critical aerospace safety and efficiency priorities. She previously served as the AWP Supervisory Senior Advisor and as the Regional Tribal Liaison overseeing a staff that facilitated congressional and stakeholder outreach, community engagement, and horizontal integration.  

Young was instrumental in standing up a Community Engagement Governance Council, as well as expanding the Los Angeles International Airport Construction Governance to include off-airport construction projects, such as stadium developments, which potentially impacted operations. She also represented the FAA Office of National Engagement and Regional Administration on the FAA Noise Policy Review Technical Workgroup. 

Throughout her career, Young gained key insights into the air and space sector while serving as a Project Manager in the AWP Special Programs Office, Program Analyst, and Liaison to the National Association of State Aviation Officials.  

As the AWP STEM Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Program Manager, she successfully partnered with other transportation modes to develop the National Summer Transportation Institute Pilot Program. She also served as the Region X Secretary with the National Association of Air Traffic Controllers. 

Young holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and is a graduate of the Federal Executive Board Leadership Associates Program. 

April Rowe

Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Southern Region

David Kessler

Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Central Region

David Kessler became the Acting Deputy Regional Administrator for FAA's Central Region in Kansas City, Missouri, in March 2025. The FAA’s Central Region encompasses the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.