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.

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Michael Bartron - Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor, Safety and Risk Analysis

Michael Bartron is the FAA’s Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor (CSTA) for Safety and Risk Analysis.

Technical Discipline: Data Analytics and Tools

Data Analytics and Tools is the discipline focused on transforming aviation safety data into meaningful, mission‑driven insights. As the FAA embraces modernization of its platforms, the discipline empowers aviation safety and business process experts to directly shape analytical solutions.

Technical Discipline: Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft are aircraft that generate lift through rotating blades, enabling vertical takeoff, landing, and hovering. The most common type of rotorcraft is the helicopter, but the category also includes gyroplanes and tiltrotors. This discipline covers rotorcraft aerodynamics and flight mechanics, structural design, avionics, operational procedures, and overall flight safety. 

Edward Johnson, Ph.D. - Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor, Wake Turbulence

Dr. Edward Johnson is the FAA’s Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor (CSTA) for Wake Turbulence, with over two decades of experience in the field.

Ken Alexander - Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor, Satellite Navigation Systems

Ken Alexander is the FAA’s Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor (CSTA) for Satellite Navigation Systems, with more than 50 years of experience in aircraft, avionics, missiles, and satellite engineering, flight test, program management, international standards develop

Lance Gant - Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor, Rotorcraft

Lance T. Gant is the FAA’s Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor (CSTA) for Rotorcraft. Gant supports rotorcraft airworthiness, certification, education, research, and works to identify risks related to the introduction of new technologies.

Catalin Fotache, Ph.D. - Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor, Propulsion Systems

Dr. Catalin Fotache is the FAA’s Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor (CSTA) for Propulsion Systems.