FAA Small Drone Rule Lets Unmanned Aircraft Soar

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News & Update You are subscribed to News & Updates from the FAA Homepage. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. FAA Small Drone Rule Lets Unmanned Aircraft Soar September 6 – A host of new users is changing the world of commercial aviation thanks in large part to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) small unmanned aircraft rule, Part 107 (PDF), which has now been in place for a year.  Under the new regulations, drones are changing the way countless jobs are done, from movie filming and real estate marketing to agricultural mapping and smokestack inspections. The numbers tell part of the success story. Since the Part 107 rule became effective last August, more than 80,000 individual drones have been registered for commercial and government purposes. And more than 60,000 people have obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate required to operate a drone under Part 107. The FAA's Part 107 is making is possible for a broad range of entities to find innovative uses for drones. Take a look at these examples. Responding to Disaster – Hurricane Harvey Drones have been invaluable in supporting response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Harvey. The FAA has issued 127 authorizations to drone operators performing seach and rescue missions and  assessing damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure; sometimes the agency has issued these authorizations within a few hours. In addition to the direct response and recovery efforts, several media outlets are operating drones over Houston to provide coverage to local residents and the world about flooding and damage in the area. All drone flights are carefully coordinated with manned aircraft operations to ensure the safety of everyone using the crowded Soth Texas airspace. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta addressed the agency's response to the "transformative role" drones are playing in Hurricane Harvey recovery operations in today's remarks to the InterDrone conference. Commercial use of drones is taking off. Several major property insurance companies are using drones to examine homes after storms, capturing images and video in crystal clear quality without requiring a person to climb up to a potentially hazardous roof. Dozens of television stations around the country fly drones to bring fresh aerial views of breaking news at lower risk and cost than a typical news helicopter. Other commercial operators of unmanned aircraft are flying them to monitor construction sites, create topographical maps, survey vegetation and drainage on farm land, inspect pipelines and other gas facilities, and many other innovative tasks. States and municipalities are using drones for infrastructure improvements. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is saving the state hundreds of thousands of dollars by using drones to survey the median of I-10 for a cable barrier project. Officials in Minnesota and Ohio have flown drones to inspect highway bridges. And a company working with Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is using a drone to 3-D map the runways in about half the time as teams armed with cameras. Drones are a valuable tool for first responders. When combating structure fires, the Wayne Township Fire Department near Indianapolis flies drones to provide a valuable perspective on hot spots and other potential hazards. In the area around Fort Collins, CO, several law enforcement and fire departments have launched a regional drone program to assist in investigations, including serious crashes and backcountry search and rescue operations. The Idaho State Police are using unmanned aircraft to get birds-eye views of crash and crime scenes, including barricade situations, fatal accidents, hazardous materials spills, and natural disasters. Scientific research gets a boost from drones. At the U.S. Geological Survey, officials have mounted sensors on drones to gather more accurate data than satellite imagery for the large swaths of land the USGS is responsible for monitoring. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a fleet of 54 unmanned aircraft ranging in wingspan from less than six feet to more than 115 feet; the drones collect data from areas that can be dangerous for humans, such as the poles, oceans, wildlands, volcanic islands, and wildfires. Researchers at Oklahoma State University are flying sensor- and camera-equipped drones into developing storms to acquire measurements during tornado formation that will help improve knowledge of how tornadoes form and increase the confidence in issuing tornado warnings. Part 107 as it now exists isn't the end of this success story. The FAA is using a risk-based approach to enable increasingly more complex UAS operations, including operations over people, operations beyond visual line-of-sight, and transportation of persons and property. The agency is capitalizing on each incremental step, making sure a framework of performance-based regulations can easily accommodate change while maintaining the United States' unmatched aviation safety record. By 2021 – just four years from now—the agency estimates there could be as many as 1.6 million small drones (under 55 lbs.) in commercial operation. As FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a recent speech, "The only limitation seems to be: How quickly we – all of us, across the industry – can make it happen, safely." Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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Maritime Administration Announces $9.8 Million in Grants to Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Competitiveness

MARAD 06-17
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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Maritime Administration Announces $9.8 Million in Grants to Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Competitiveness

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $9.8 million to 18 U.S. small shipyards through its Small Shipyard Grant Program. These investments support industrial modernizations that will increase productivity and allow the country's small shipyards to compete more effectively in the global marketplace.

"Small shipyards play a significant role in our country's maritime sector, which contributes to our economy, security, and infrastructure," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. "In addition, these grants will support local communities by creating jobs for working families."

Small shipyard facilities vary in size, from family-owned businesses employing a few dozen workers, to multifaceted establishments with hundreds of employees. The grants, which were primarily available to U.S. shipyards with less than 600 production employees, are generally less than $1 million each, but can make a huge difference in a shipyard's bottom line.

"U.S. shipyards produce some of the world's best-built vessels," said Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby. "These grants will fund the kinds of upgrades and modernization that ensure America's shipbuilding industry remains strong and competitive internationally."

Since 2008, MARAD's Small Shipyard Grant Program has awarded $174 million to 169 small shipyards, helping them to modernize operations, improve efficiency and boost productivity with employee training and new technologies. Including direct, indirect, and induced impacts, total economic activity associated with American shipyards is nearly 400,000 jobs, $25.1 billion of labor income, and $37.3 billion in GDP.

A complete list of shipyard grant recipients follows:

Vigor Alaska, LLC. of Ketchikan, AK was awarded $533,014 to support the purchase of a Robotic Pressure Washer, Milling Machine, Shear, VFD Air Compressor, Air Pallet Load Module, Lathe, Scaffolding & Stair Towers, Electric Capstans, and pneumatic fenders.

Bay Maritime Corporation in Alameda, CA was awarded $509,718 to support the purchase of a CNC Bed Mill and a CNC Bridge Mill.

Thames Shipyard & Repair Company, Inc. in New London, CT was awarded $191,762 to support the purchase and installation of Confined Space Surface Preparation Equipment.

Jeffboat, LLC of Jeffersonville, IN was awarded $479,150 to support the purchase of an 80-ton Grove mobile crane.

National Maintenance and Repair of KY, Inc. was awarded $377,433 to support the purchase of a Vantage Oil Country lathe.

Gulf Island Shipyards, Inc, of Houma LA was awarded $757,168 to support the purchase of a laser CNC cutting Machine and a CNC pipe bending machine.

A & Z Marine, Inc. of Port Allen, LA was awarded $900,000 to support the purchase a 440-ton Marine Travelift.

Boston Ship Repair, LLC in Boston, MA was awarded $576,000 to support necessary electrical upgrades.

The General Ship Repair Corporation in Baltimore, MD was awarded $388,903 to support the purchase of a drydock wash water removal and processing system.

Portland Shipyard in Portland, ME was awarded $990,500 to support the purchase of a 330-ton Marine Travelift.

The Great Lakes Towing Company was awarded $570,065 for capital investment in equipment, tooling and software to improve shipyard efficiency and competitiveness.

Philly Shipyard, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA was awarded $346,544 for modernization and upgrades to a welding system.

Blount Boats, Inc. in Warren, RI was awarded $508,927 for metal working equipment, painting enhancements and to purchase a 25-ton marine transporter.

J. Goodison Company, Inc., in North Kingston, RI was awarded $635,453 to support the purchase of a wash water collection and treatment system.

Detyens Shipyard, Inc. in North Charleston, SC was awarded $466,985 for a climate controlled down draft paint booth, and steel fabrication equipment.

Bludworth Marine, LLC in Houston, TX was awarded $900,000 to build a 3,000-ton floating drydock.

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. in Norfolk, VA was awarded $387,500 to support the purchase of a Link-Belt 110-ton rough terrain crane.

Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. of Anacortes, WA. Was awarded $280,878 to support the purchase of a steel frame bending and straightening machine as well as a CNC router table.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: BTS Releases July Airline Fuel Cost and Consumption Data

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 david.smallen@dot.gov     MEDIA ADVISORY   BTS Releases July Airline Fuel Cost and Consumption Data   The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today updated its Airline Fuel Cost and Consumption web page with preliminary July data.   Cost per gallon for U.S. airlines' scheduled services:   July 2016                                $1.49 June 2017                               $1.54 July 2017                                $1.55   The page provides scheduled service cost and consumption numbers. Use the "Select a Service" dropdown to see all services or non-scheduled services.   The Fuel Cost and Consumption page can be found here: http://www.transtats.bts.gov/fuel.asp Summaries by month are also available.   Preliminary fuel cost and consumption numbers are industry summaries only. Airline fuel costs may be affected by hedging, contracts that allow airlines to limit exposure to future changes in fuel prices. The next monthly web update is scheduled for Oct. 10.   Individual airline numbers through December are available on the BTS website.  Individual airline numbers for April, May and June will be available with the BTS second-quarter 2017 financial release on Sept. 18. Individual airline numbers for July will be available with the BTS third-quarter 2017 financial release on Dec. 11.      ###     You are subscribed to DOT email updates. Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences Questions for DOT? Contact DOT               U.S. Department of Transportation | 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE | Washington DC 20590 | 202-385-HELP (4357)

New Certification Rule for Small Airplanes Becomes Effective

Sept. 5 - New certification standards will help put innovative technology into GA aircraft more quickly

News & Update You are subscribed to News & Updates from the FAA Homepage. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. New Certification Rule for Small Airplanes Becomes Effective On August 30, the final rule overhauling airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes published in December of 2016 officially went into effect. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects this rule will enable faster installation of innovative, safety-enhancing technologies into small airplanes, while reducing costs for the aviation industry. With these performance-based standards, the FAA delivers on its promise to implement forward-looking, flexible rules that encourage innovation. Specifically, the new part 23 revolutionizes standards for airplanes weighing 19,000 pounds or less and with 19 or fewer passenger seats by replacing prescriptive requirements with performance-based standards coupled with consensus-based compliance methods for specific designs and technologies. The rule also adds new certification standards to address GA loss of control accidents and in-flight icing conditions. This regulatory approach recognizes there is more than one way to deliver on safety.  It offers a way for industry and the FAA to collaborate on new technologies and to keep pace with evolving aviation designs and concepts. The new rule responds to Congressional mandates that direct the FAA to streamline approval of safety advancements for small GA airplanes. It also addresses recommendations from the FAA's 2013 Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee, which suggested a more streamlined approval process for safety equipment on those airplanes.  The new part 23 also promotes regulatory harmonization among the FAA's foreign partners, including the European Aviation Safety Agency, Transport Canada Civil Aviation, and Brazil's National Civil Aviation Authority. Harmonization may help minimize certification costs for airplane and engine manufacturers, and operators of affected equipment, who want to certify their products for the global market. This regulatory change is a leading example of how the FAA is transforming its Aircraft Certification Service into an agile organization that can support aviation industry innovation in the coming years.  AIR Transformation improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the Aircraft Certification Safety System by focusing FAA resources on up-front planning, the use of performance based standards, and a robust risk-based systems oversight program, while leveraging Industry's responsibility to comply with regulations. Additional Resources: FAA Press Conference:  Part 23 Rule Announcement Revitalizing General Aviation: The New Part 23 (video) New Part 23 for Aircraft Certification Changes for Designees (video) Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MOBILIZES NATIONAL DEFENSE RESERVE FLEET VESSELS IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE HARVEY

MARAD 05-17
Friday, September 1, 2017
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MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MOBILIZES NATIONAL DEFENSE RESERVE FLEET VESSELS
IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE HARVEY

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) has activated two National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels for a pre-scripted Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission to support relief efforts in Texas.

The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College's training ship, EMPIRE STATE VI, and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy's training ship, KENNEDY, have received orders to set sail within 10 days for the 4 to 5 day transit from the east coast to the gulf coast of Texas. MARAD also received notification from FEMA to activate the Texas Maritime Academy's training vessel GENERAL RUDDER, which will remain in-port at Galveston.

Once moored on site, the self-contained vessel will support recovery efforts by providing power, housing, food and water to first responders. Combined, these three vessels can house over 1,200 workers thereby freeing up local hotel resources for displaced individuals.

The duration of the support mission is set at 30 days with an option for an additional 30 days upon request by FEMA. During the next week to 10 days the vessels will be taking on crew members, provisions for the relief workers and reconfiguring the ship from its primary mission as a training vessel to a berthing support role.

These vessels have been activated in support of past relief operations with the most recent activation for Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

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Vehicle Theft Prevention - what consumers should know

Vehicle Theft Prevention - What Consumers Should Know Fact Sheet (2017) Vehicle theft is a very expensive crime, with the cost of stolen vehicles pegged at more than $4.1 billion – that's billion with a "B"! Although summertime may be when the most vehicles are stolen, it is a crime all-year round; so, please help us spread the word.  Click here for additional campaign materials.

 

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