[HISTORY: Adopted by the Albany County Legislature as indicated
in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 7-13-1992 by Res. No. 361-1992]
These rules and regulations supersede and cancel all other previous
rules and regulations set forth for the Albany County Airport (specifically,
Rules and Regulations adopted June 7, 1961).
Special regulations, notices, memoranda or directives of an
operational nature of interest to persons using the Airport or any
facilities thereon shall be issued under the authority of these rules
and regulations.
Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any rule or regulation
prescribed herein, or any special regulation, notice, memorandum or
directive issued by the Albany County Airport authorized hereunder,
may be removed from or denied entry to the Airport premises. Such
persons may be denied the use of the Airport and its facilities if,
in the sole judgment of the Airport Director, such denial is warranted.
As used in these rules and regulations, the following terms
shall have the meaning set forth herein:
With respect to vehicles and facilities, complying with the
accessibility requirements of 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38.
That area of the Airport situated within the perimeter fence
line which is used primarily for aircraft parking, taxiing, refueling,
landing, departing or other aircraft-related activities.
The Federal Aviation Administration (hereinafter referred
to as the "FAA") facility which controls the air and ground movement
of aircraft operating on or near the Airport.
Any device that is used or intended to be used for flight.
Perimeter fence line which is used primarily for the purpose
of aviation activities means that area of the Airport situated within
the perimeter fence line, including the AOA.
The Albany County Airport and all improvements and appurtenances
contained thereon.
The areas designated specifically for baggage claim by airline
passengers.
A corporation, company, association, entity or individual
operating and/or providing one or more commercial ground transportation
vehicles on the Airport.
A motor vehicle of a type required to be registered with
the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of the State of New York which
is used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire,
compensation or profit. "Commercial ground transportation vehicle"
includes, but is not limited to, all passenger stage corporations,
charter party carriers, taxicabs, autos "for hire," Interstate Commerce
Commission or the State of New York authorized, and courtesy vehicles
which transport or offer to transport passengers or persons for compensation.
A commercial vehicle operated by or on behalf of a hotel,
motel, rent-a-car, travel agency, private parking lot company or similar
business which transports passengers to and from the Airport.
Pedestrian crossing areas.
With respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities
of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded
as having such an impairment.
An employee, agent or independent contractor of a commercial
ground transportation operator who drives or operates a commercial
ground transportation vehicle upon the Airport.
The designee(s) of the Airport Manager who has responsibility
for the day-to-day operation of the Airport and who has the authority
of the Airport Manager in his/her absence.
Any tenant permitted to store, handle and dispense fuel at
the Airport for use in aircraft.
Any heavier-than-air aircraft that is supported in flight
by the dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces and
whose free flight does not depend principally on an engine.
Substances defined as such in, inter alia, 40 CFR 261.30
et seq. or materials defined in Section 103 of the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, Public Law 93-633, Title I.
A luxury-type, chauffeur-driven commercial vehicle holding
the proper permit with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of the State
of New York.
A person who holds the lease from the County of specifically
described property within the Airport and who has responsibility for
the maintenance of said property and the control of persons and vehicles
within the boundaries of said property.
Any self-propelled vehicle licensed to operate on any state
or local highway, street or roadway, subject to the provisions of
the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. In all cases, ramp vehicles
that are not licensed to operate under state provisions shall be subject
to the same limitation and regulations governing the operation of
a motor vehicle within the confines of the AOA.
The runways, taxiways and other areas of the Airport which
are used for taxiing or hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff and landing
of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and aircraft parking areas.
The law which governs the operation of all motor vehicles.
Procedures or restrictions which may be promulgated from
time to time by the County to control and regulate aircraft engine
noise and aircraft operating procedures.
That document titled "Notice to Airmen" by the Federal Aviation
Administration and issued by the Airport to advise aircraft operators.
The areas designated for public, employee and rental car
vehicular parking.
The boundary formed by fence, block wall, or building which
encircles the Airport and separates the AOA from public areas.
A person having a certificate issued by the Federal Aviation
Administration which entitles that person to operate an aircraft.
Those portions of the Airport generally used for aircraft
parking or movement within or adjacent to a tenant leasehold, the
terminal or other paved area within the AOA and not otherwise defined
herein.
An amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965. RCRA
and its implementing regulations require states to develop comprehensive
plans for the management of solid wastes; establishes a system for
controlling hazardous waste from generation to disposal; and regulates
certain underground storage tanks.
A heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally for
its support in flight on the lift generated by one or more rotors.
A defined rectangular area on a land Airport prepared for
the landing and takeoff of aircraft along its length.
A circumstance or set of circumstances which may constitute
a threat to the safety of a person, a vehicle or a facility.
That road within the AOA delineated by white edge and center
lines for the travel of airport service vehicles.
Portions of the Airport specifically used for pedestrian
traffic only. These may be areas adjacent to the terminal buildings
or pedestrian walkways alongside roadways or within parking lots.
That portion of the passenger terminal used exclusively for
persons that have been screened according to FAA standards. This area
may be commonly referred to as a "passenger concourse."
Fuel storage facilities as specified by the Airport rules
and regulations and/or other regulatory agencies.
A commercial vehicle authorized to operate as a taxicab in
accordance with local and state rules, regulations and/or laws.
That portion of the Airport dedicated primarily for the ground
movement of aircraft to and from the runway.
Any person that holds a lease from the County or a sublease
from any other lessee of specifically described property within the
Airport and/or control of persons and vehicles within the boundaries
of said property. This term most generally will be used for areas
not specifically held by master tenants and is used primarily for
terminal leases.
Any building on the Airport which is used primarily for the
purpose of passenger, cargo and/or commercial accommodations and related
activities.
The terminal radar approach control facility.
The roadways connecting the main Airport access road to the
terminal from the primary access road.
Any motorized vessel or vehicle capable of flight weighing
less than 254 pounds, having a fuel capacity of no more than five
gallons and limited to a maximum speed of 55 knots.
A.
In the event of any violation of the Airport rules and regulations
or creation of a safety hazard, the County shall have the right to
suspend or terminate any license agreement, lease, operating agreement
or agreement for use of Airport facilities without liability therefor
and notwithstanding any cure provisions thereof, in addition to any
other rights and remedies which the County may have.
B.
All persons shall be governed by the applicable federal, state or
County laws and these rules and regulations while upon the properties
owned and operated by the County.
C.
Airport master tenants and tenants shall be responsible for the communication
of and distribution of these rules and regulations to their employees,
subtenants, contractors, subcontractors and visitors utilizing their
facilities. Master tenants shall be responsible for compliance with
Airport Security Plan requirements delegated to them for those exclusive
areas and shall be held liable for any fines, penalties or other monetary
assessments imposed upon the Airport by any agency having jurisdiction
with respect to the violation.
D.
No person shall utilize Airport facilities for commercial or revenue-producing
activities without a permit from the County. Fees for commercial purposes
shall be paid and appropriate contracts, permits, etc. shall be executed
with the County not less than five working days prior to commencement
of activity.
E.
No person shall use Airport property or facilities for any act deemed
illegal by County, state or federal law.
F.
No person shall solicit money for any purpose whatsoever while upon
Airport properties without prior written consent of the Airport Manager.
G.
No person shall operate any commercial vehicle for hire on or from the Airport without a commercial ground transportation permit and corresponding off-airport access agreement. The dictates governing commercial ground transportation at the Airport are addressed in § 315-12 of these rules and regulations.
H.
No person operating under the authority of an off-airport access
agreement shall violate the conditions, rules or terms prescribed
by such agreement. Penalty for such violation may range from suspension
of privileges to forfeiture of permit and may include additional penalties
as prescribed by County or state law.
I.
No person shall post, distribute or display any sign, advertisement,
circular or other printed or written matter upon Airport property
without prior written permission of the Airport Manager.
J.
No person shall travel on any portion of the Airport except upon
the designated roads, sidewalks or other places provided for the particular
class of traffic, nor occupy those roads and walks in such a manner
that would hinder or obstruct their proper use.
K.
No person shall enter a terminal or AOA with a dog or other animal
except a guide (aid dog on leash or harness) dog, or one properly
confined in a suitable container for shipment. Dogs and other domestic
animals may be permitted in other public use areas of the Airport
if confined in such a manner as to be under positive control of the
owner or handler at all times.
L.
Any person finding a lost article at the Airport shall surrender
such property to the Airport Manager or his/her designated representative.
M.
No person shall conduct or participate in a parade, march, patrol,
demonstration, sit-in or assembly, or distribute pamphlets or other
material, carry or display signs or placards, or in any manner whatsoever
so as to interfere with the rights of the Airport or its tenants in
the conduct of business, or obstruct access to and use of buildings,
grounds, roads, walks or other facilities located upon Airport properties,
without the prior written permission of the Airport Director.
(1)
Persons desiring to engage in any of the above activities should
contact the Airport Manager during normal business hours for an application
or permit.
(2)
In some cases, additional permits may be required by the County of
Albany or other government agencies. When appropriate, such permits
must be obtained prior to the granting of permission by the Airport
Director.
N.
No person shall be or become intoxicated or drunk, commit any disorderly,
obscene or indecent act, or commit any act of nuisance, nor conduct
or engage in any form of gambling on Airport property in violation
of any County, state or federal law.
O.
Solid waste; food and drink; disorderly conduct.
(1)
No person shall dispose of garbage, papers, refuse or other material
on the Airport except in the receptacles provided for that purpose,
or use a rest room other than in a clean and sanitary manner.
(2)
No food or drink may be purchased and consumed within the terminal
other than those normally sold by concessionaires operating within
the terminal.
(3)
No person shall expectorate on the floors, walls or other surfaces
or any other part of the Airport.
(4)
No person shall use any material or dump any waste on the Airport
which will pollute subterranean water or the water flowing into storm
drains or sewers.
P.
No person shall destroy, injure, deface or disturb in any way any
building, sign, equipment, marker, or other structure, trees, flowers,
lawn or other property on the Airport; nor alter, make additions to
or erect any building or sign, or make any excavations on the Airport;
nor willfully abandon any personal property on the Airport, without
prior written approval of the Airport Director.
Q.
No persons, except a County Sheriff, duly authorized post office,
Airport or air carrier employees, currency transport personnel on
duty or members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America,
shall carry any weapons, explosives or flammable material on the Airport
except cased sporting guns for trans-shipment. Persons having a valid
New York State firearms permit may carry firearms while on duty and
visiting the Airport in the performance of their duties. Persons employed
by any tenant, subtenant, contractor or subcontractor may carry firearms
only if they possess a valid New York firearms permit and have been
authorized in advance and in writing by the Airport Director to carry
such firearms while in the performance of their duties on Airport
property. All persons other than the excepted classes described above
shall immediately surrender prohibited objects in their possession
to a County Sheriff currently on duty or other duly authorized law
enforcement representatives.
R.
No person shall interfere or tamper with any aircraft, or put in
motion the engine of such aircraft, or use any aircraft, aircraft
parts, instruments or tools without the permission of the owner or
by specific direction of the Airport Director or his/her authorized
representatives.
S.
Restricted areas.
T.
No person shall loiter on any part of the Airport or in any building
on the Airport.
U.
The County shall not assume responsibility or liability for loss,
injury or damage to persons or property on the Airport, or while using
the facilities of the Airport, by reason of fire, theft, vandalism,
wind, flood, earthquake or collision, nor does it assume any liability
for injury to persons while on the Airport or using the facilities
of the same.
V.
No person shall smoke in any public building or any areas restricted
by "NO SMOKING" signs. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the AOA.
W.
The County reserves the right to promulgate additional rules and
regulations as may be applicable to certain classifications of Airport
users and to amend or delete rules and regulations as may be reasonable
or necessary to promote safe operation of the Airport.
A.
The safe operation of the Airport being of paramount importance,
any failure, regardless of magnitude, to abide by the following described
rules and regulations concerning safe operation of motor vehicles
on the Airport runways, taxiways and ramp areas shall constitute a
violation of these rules and regulations. In the event of any violation,
the Airport Manager shall have the right to revoke any person's AOA
driving privileges; additionally, the Airport Director may suspend
or terminate any license agreement covering into-plane fueling and
ramp services, lease, operating agreement or agreement for use of
Airport facilities, without liability therefor and notwithstanding
any cure provisions thereof, in addition to any other rights and remedies
which the County may have.
B.
All persons operating a motor vehicle within the AOA must have a
valid New York State driver's license. Any suspension or revocation
thereof will likewise result in the automatic revocation of AOA driving
privileges.
C.
All nonescorted motor vehicles operating within the AOA must display
a logo or sign which identifies the organization which operates the
vehicle. Logos or signs must be of a contrasting color scheme, placed
on both sides of the vehicle and must be identifiable at a distance
of not less than 100 feet.
D.
Motor vehicles are prohibited within the AOA unless specifically
authorized to enter by Airport permit or license.
E.
Motor vehicles permitted to operate within the AOA are required to
have all specified safety items prescribed by the New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
F.
Authorized motor vehicles will be allowed to operate on service roads,
leaseholds and the airline terminal building ramp only, and must conform
to the limits stated on the permit.
G.
Drivers of motor vehicle operating within the AOA must obey the lawful
directions of any uniformed officer, Airport representative (upon
presentation of credentials) or duly appointed County Sheriff under
the statutes of the State of New York.
H.
Drivers of motor vehicles must obey all lawful signs, lights or mechanical devices installed for the orderly flow of traffic, unless specifically directed otherwise by persons authorized under Subsection G above.
I.
Motor vehicles authorized to operate on the aircraft ramp shall not
operate between the terminal and a parked aircraft unless such operation
is necessary to complete a function of the airline operating that
aircraft. At no time shall any vehicle drive between the aircraft
and the building when passenger loading or unloading is in process.
J.
On the aircraft ramp, vehicles shall not be parked so as to become
a hazard to any aircraft entering or departing a gate position. Ramp
service equipment shall not maneuver near the aircraft until the aircraft
has come to a complete stop.
K.
Operators of vehicles designed for aircraft service shall not position
equipment or vehicles in such a way as to impede the flow of aircraft
traffic into or out of gate positions.
L.
Right-of-way.
(1)
All vehicles must yield the right-of-way to all aircraft preparing
to taxi, taxiing, departing or landing on any runway, taxiway or ramp
area as appropriate. (Note: This is a safety rule and must be adhered
to without exception.)
(2)
Aircraft shall always have the right-of-way. No vehicle shall pass
to the front of an aircraft with its engines running nor behind it
until it has safely passed. Vehicles encountering an aircraft in close
proximity shall stop, hold position and shall not proceed or impair
the wingtip clearance of the moving aircraft. If an aircraft is in
an authorized run-up area, the driver should use his/her best judgment
in determining if it is safe to pass the aircraft.
M.
Vehicles needing access to the taxiways, runways or other areas controlled
by the ATCT must be equipped with a radio designed to communicate
on the Albany County Airport ground control frequency, and such radio
must be in good working order at all times the vehicle is operating
in those movement areas, or be escorted by a vehicle with two-way
radio communication with the ATCT.
N.
Vehicles operating in accordance with Subsection M must adhere to all regulations, instructions, procedures and advisories of the FAA while under the control of the ATCT. Violation of this subsection will be cause for termination of driving privileges on the airfield.
O.
Vehicles operating within the AOA must be readily identified by paint
scheme, logo, flag or other device as specified in FAA Advisory Circular
150/5210-5B (as amended) unless specifically exempted from this requirement
by the Airport Manager.
(1)
The following vehicles are authorized to operate within the AOA without specific written permission if they meet the requirements as set forth above and in Subsection O(2): Airport staff, Airport Operations, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) and Airport Maintenance. All other vehicles must have written permission from the Airport Manager or his/her designated representative to operate any vehicle within an area under the control of the ATCT.
(2)
Vehicles operating during the hours of darkness must be capable of
displaying an amber or red flashing or rotating light, and must display
this light when required to do so under current FAA regulations (i.e.,
operating in close proximity to aircraft in a terminal area or movement
area). [Ref. FAA AC 150/5210-5B (as amended).]
(3)
Vehicles commonly known as "tugs" which are used for the purpose of baggage handling, but not moving aircraft, and are owned by fixed-base operators, airlines or tenants of the Airport, and operated within their normal ramp areas, are not exempted from the provisions of Subsection O(2) above.
(4)
Aircraft tractors must have rotating or flashing beacons.
P.
Emergency vehicles will be given the right-of-way during an emergency
response. Other vehicles shall proceed only after the driver has determined
that it is safe to do so, and he/she is not entering the path of other
emergency vehicles or the emergency area. Vehicles shall hold short
of emergency vehicle staging areas.
Q.
Vehicles operating on the service road shall abide by the speed limits
posted, and in no event shall be driven in excess of 15 miles per
hour. This subsection shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles
engaged in performance of their duties and operating under heightened
alert status, as described by the Albany County Airport Certification
Manual.
R.
Vehicles operating in the terminal areas (Gates 1 through 8) shall
not exceed 10 miles per hour.
S.
Vehicles operating on tenant leaseholds shall not exceed 15 miles
per hour. Tenant may establish more strict requirements for vehicles
operating on their leasehold than those established by these rules
and regulations.
T.
Drivers of motor vehicles operating anywhere within the jurisdiction
of the Airport must have in their possession a valid New York State
driver's license. Out-of-state driver's licenses will be honored for
30 days only, or during the time an employee is temporary in nature.
U.
Motorcycles, motorbikes, three-wheeled motor vehicles or scooters
are prohibited from operating within the AOA.
V.
No person shall operate an unsafe motor vehicle at the Airport.
W.
All vehicles operating within the AOA and carrying passengers must
be equipped with safety equipment as required by the New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law and such equipment must be in good working
order.
X.
Motor vehicles are prohibited from operating within the AOA if any
New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law safety item is malfunctioning
or missing from such vehicle, or if the driver's view is obstructed
in such a way as to be a hazard to the driver or other person(s).
Y.
Vehicles equipped with windshields must have windshield wipers, and
such wipers must be in good working condition while operating within
the AOA.
Z.
Vehicles equipped with driver or passenger compartments that are
enclosed, with or without doors, must be equipped with turn signal
devices, and such devices must be in good working condition while
operating within the AOA.
AA.
Motor vehicles operating within the AOA shall operate and display
lights from one-half hour prior to sunset to one-half hour after sunrise,
and at all times when there is not sufficient light to make persons
and vehicles discernible at a distance of 500 feet, except when said
vehicles are parked in designated areas. All vehicles must have headlights
on during any period that windshield wipers are operating.
BB.
Tractors, trailers and semi-trailers are prohibited from Airport
property (not including public areas) unless specifically permitted
or licensed to operate thereon. Tenant-owned equipment meeting the
above specifications may be operated on that tenant's leasehold without
specific permission if the tenant has on file with the Airport Manager
an approved training program for drivers who will be operating such
equipment upon the Airport without escort.
CC.
Tractors, trailers and semi-trailers allowed on Airport property
shall have placed upon the vehicle all lights and reflectors required
by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, and all lights shall
be maintained in good working order.
DD.
Trailers and semi-trailers allowed on Airport property shall be equipped
with braking devices that will adequately hold such trailers in the
event they become disengaged from the towing vehicle for any reason,
intentional or accidental, and such devices shall be capable of holding
such vehicle motionless under wind conditions equal to the aircraft
propeller or jet blast velocities normally experienced at this Airport.
EE.
Motor vehicle permits are required for all privately owned vehicles
that operate within the AOA. Such permits are issued by the Airport.
(1)
Applications may be obtained at the Airport Operations office during
normal business hours Monday through Friday.
(2)
Applications must be fully completed and signed by the master tenant
or his/her authorized representative prior to submission to Airport
Operations for approval and issuance of permits.
(3)
Motor vehicle permits are classified into different categories as
determined by the Airport Manager. The issued permit will specify
by code the area that is authorized to the holder.
FF.
Motor vehicle permits shall be displayed in the lower right corner
of the front windshield or the lower right corner of the rear window.
No other location is permissible and permits must not be covered by
any device that will obstruct the view of such permit by the Airport
Manager or his/her designated representative. Failure to display such
permit shall be cause for citation and/or the immediate removal of
the vehicle from Airport property, and the cancellation of any permit
issued. Removals shall be at the owner's expense.
GG.
Vehicles displaying valid permits shall remain in the areas so designated
by the permit, and at no time shall they be operated in the passenger
concourse area without escort. Vehicles in violation of this subsection
may be cited or cited and removed from the AOA, and said violation
shall be cause for rescinding the permit privileges and/or Airport
driver's license.
HH.
Motor vehicle operators who have permission to operate a motor vehicle
within the confines of the airfield are required to secure any gate
of entry or exit immediately after proceeding through such gate. Failure
to secure the gate shall be deemed cause to rescind a permit and access
to the airfield area. Civil penalties may also be imposed.
II.
Master tenants and tenants shall have the responsibility for safe
conduct of all vehicles within the confines of their leaseholds and
shall provide escort for all vehicles not displaying a logo or not
having met the requirements to operate within the AOA.
JJ.
All vehicles requiring escort on the airfield must be escorted from
entry point to destination point and from destination point to exit
point by an authorized representative of the Airport Manager or by
a qualified tenant escort who has obtained prior permission of the
Airport Manager to make such escorts. Airport Operations personnel
will determine the qualifications of tenant escorts in each case.
KK.
Vehicles may be parked in assigned "tie-down" spots only if proper
proof of insurance is on file with the Airport Manager and such activity
is approved by the master tenant, and an Airport permit is displayed
in a plainly visible manner in the proper locations on any such vehicle.
LL.
Vehicles operating within the AOA are prohibited from parking, standing
or stopping in areas other than those specifically marked for such
conditions or when engaged in operations that require stopping, standing
or parking for safety purposes.
MM.
No person may abandon any vehicle upon Airport proposed to operate
under the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law or otherwise reasonably
found to be abandoned will be impounded at the owner's expense; notification
of such impound shall be made to the County Sheriff in accordance
with County regulations.
NN.
Except in emergencies, operators may not leave a vehicle unattended
for any reason while in an area not specifically designated for parking.
In cases of emergencies, operators must notify the Airport Manager
or his/her authorized representative immediately, and must give vehicle
identification; the location, duration and reason for leaving the
vehicle unattended. Violation of this subsection shall result in the
suspension of driving privileges upon Airport property and the impounding
of the abandoned vehicle at the owner's expense.
OO.
No operator shall exit or leave unattended any vehicle within the
AOA that has its engine running unless, if so equipped, it may have
its transmission placed in park and have the parking brake engaged.
PP.
Any person operating a motor vehicle on Airport property who is a
party to a vehicular accident in which any injury or property damage
results shall immediately notify or cause to be notified the Airport
Manager or his/her authorized representative.
QQ.
No person under the influence of intoxicants, intoxicating liquor
or controlled substances shall operate any vehicle or aircraft upon
any Airport property.
RR.
No more than four trailers, loaded or empty, shall be pulled by any
tug or tractor in and around any Airport building, or in any other
area on the Airport. Tugs/Tractors with trailers in tow shall not
exceed a five-mile-per-hour speed.
Safety being of paramount importance to the welfare of the public
using the facilities of the Airport, the following rules and regulations
pertaining to the operation of aircraft shall be enforced under applicable
sections of the Federal Aviation Administration and other appropriate
government rules and regulations.
A.
All aircraft in flight within the Airport control zone or in motion
within a specified aircraft movement area on the Airport, or parked
or stopped on the runways, taxiways, aprons or ramps of the Airport
shall be governed by the applicable FAA rules and regulations and
the Airport rules and regulations as stated herein. Said FAA rules
and regulations are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof.
B.
Operators of aircraft shall follow the appropriate taxiway guidance
lines when operating on the airfield and shall not operate in areas
posted closed or for the exclusive use of motor vehicles. This subsection
shall not prohibit an operator from crossing a roadway en route to
or from an approved aircraft parking area.
C.
Airport officials may prohibit aircraft landing or takeoff at any
time and under any circumstances when it is deemed that such landings
or takeoffs are likely to endanger persons or property. A declared
emergency landing shall be the only exception to this subsection and
will be investigated by appropriate agencies.
D.
The Airport Manager or his/her designated representatives have the
authority to issue NOTAMs for conditions that prevail at the Airport,
and such NOTAMs may close or open any or all portions of the Airport
at any time it is determined that the safety of the Airport or its
users is affected.
E.
Pilots shall operate aircraft in a safe and prudent manner at all
times while within the AOA. No aircraft shall be operated on the surface
of any landing area, aircraft apron area, passenger area, parking
or storage area or refueling area in a careless or negligent manner,
or in disregard of the rights and safety of others.
F.
No pilot shall operate an aircraft at a speed or in a manner which
endangers persons or property.
H.
No pilot shall operate any aircraft constructed, equipped or loaded
so as to endanger or be likely to endanger persons or property.
I.
No pilot shall land, taxi or take off without a clearance from the
ATCT.
J.
Except at such places as may be prescribed or permitted by the Airport
Manager, no person shall park an aircraft or leave an aircraft standing
on a landing area, aircraft apron area, passenger area, aircraft parking
or storage area or operational area of any Airport tenant.
K.
No person shall leave any aircraft parked without adequate provisions
to ensure that the aircraft shall remain stationary. Such provisions
may include but not limited to tie-down ropes or chains, wheel blocks
or other such devices that have been approved for use by the Airport
Manager.
L.
No operator or pilot shall leave a disabled aircraft upon a runway
or taxiway longer than is reasonable and prudent given existing circumstances,
and the operator or pilot shall have the aircraft removed as quickly
as equipment may be acquired to make such removal.
NOTE: In the case of an accident, no aircraft may be moved until
appropriate federal officials have given permission for the removal,
and such permission is verified by the Airport Manager or his/her
authorized representative on the scene.
M.
No operator shall disregard a lawful demand by the Airport Manger
or his/her designated representative to remove a disabled aircraft
from a runway immediately when such removal is required for the safe
operation of the Airport. Failure to comply shall immediately empower
the Airport Manager to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure
the safety of the public and other aircraft concerned, including the
removal of the aircraft from the runway by any reasonable means in
light of the circumstances.
N.
No aircraft engine shall be started or operated in violation of any
of the following subsections:
(1)
No aircraft engines may be operated within a hangar, or within 50
feet of such hangar, or so close to the hangar that a hazard to persons
or property exists due to prop wash, jet blast or exhaust fumes.
(2)
No engine may be operated until proper clearance is given by ground
personnel and until all standard safety procedures have been met.
(3)
No engine may be started or run unless a licensed pilot or licensed
mechanic is in the aircraft attending the engine controls.
(4)
Unless adequate parking brakes are applied, no engine shall be started
without blocks being placed in front of the wheels.
(5)
No engine may be started unless there are fire extinguishers provided,
pursuant to National Fire Protective Association (NFPA) Parts 407
and 408.
O.
Aircraft engine run-ups are prohibited in all areas not specifically
approved by the Airport Manager or his/her designated representative.
Such areas may be changed from time to time by the Airport Manager
and notice given to the ATCT for informational purposes. Operators
are advised that current procedures in effect should be verified by
calling the Airport Manager or his/her designated representative prior
to run-up.
(1)
No person shall operate the engine or engines of any aircraft at
any location on the Airport in such a manner as to cause damage to
other aircraft or property, or to blow paper, dirt or other material
across taxiways, runways or aprons so as to create a hazard to the
operation of the Airport.
(2)
Power run-up of turbojet aircraft must be approved by and coordinated
by Airport Operations and the ATCT.
(3)
Turbojet engines shall not be operated in such a manner that will
endanger hangars, shops, offices, buildings, persons, equipment or
other aircraft, or when such operation will create a hazard with respect
to jet blast.
(4)
The run-up of mounted aircraft engines for maintenance or test purposes
is prohibited between the hours 2300 - 0600, except as provided below:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(a)
An idle check of a single engine is authorized under the following
conditions:
[1]
An idle check of a single engine not to exceed a five-minute
duration may be conducted in a leasehold area. If more than one engine
is to be checked, each engine must be checked separately, and the
total duration of the idle checks cannot exceed five minutes per engine.
[2]
An idle check of a single engine or engines (checked separately)
which will exceed five minutes will be accomplished in the holding
apron at the approach end of Runway 1.
(b)
All other requests for engine run-ups during the hours of 2300
- 0600 shall be directed to the Airport Manager's representative and
receive authorization prior to any engine run-up operations. Emergency
requests shall be directed to Airport Operations for approval.
P.
No person or firm shall repair an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller
or other aeronautical equipment or apparatus, nor employ a certified
mechanic or other mechanic, in any area of the Airport other than
in those areas specifically designated for such purposes by the Airport
Manager unless exempted in the following subsections.
(1)
Minor adjustments may be made while the aircraft is on a loading
ramp preparatory to departure.
(2)
Emergency repairs may be made to an aircraft that is located in an
area not immediately posing a hazard to other aircraft movements,
provided such repairs are made only to enable the aircraft to be moved
to an approved service location.
Q.
No person or company shall deliver fuel into or off-load fuel from any aircraft unless licensed to do so by the County and other appropriate agencies. Such vendors shall be regulated by these rules and regulations as set forth in § 315-9, existing fire codes and such other rules as deemed necessary by local, state or federal agencies.
R.
No experimental flight or ground demonstrations shall be conducted
on or over the Airport without the express prior written approval
of the Airport Manager. This subsection shall be deemed to include
all unusual operations not normally a part of the day-to-day activities
of the Airport. No air shows, air meets, aerial demonstrations or
other special activities shall be held at or over the Airport without
prior written approval by the Airport Manager.
S.
Touch-and-go operations (landings) are prohibited unless they meet
all the following:
T.
No person shall operate any aircraft for commercial purposes unless
an appropriate agreement has been executed with the Airport Manager.
The Airport Manager shall have the right to determine the class of
operation and fees charged for such operation without reservation
or appeal. "Commercial operations" are defined as follows:
U.
No person shall park on the Airport any aircraft not equipped with
a nose wheel or tail wheel and wheel brakes adequate to hold such
aircraft from movement when winds of 25 knots are experienced unless
such aircraft is tied down in a manner to prevent its movement during
such winds.
V.
No person shall operate any fixed-wing aircraft without either a
nose wheel or tail wheel and wheel brakes unless approved by the Airport
Manager or his/her designated representative. When operating such
aircraft, and after approval has been obtained, the pilot shall not
taxi such aircraft near buildings or parked aircraft unless an attendant
is at the wing of the aircraft to assist the pilot. Aircraft not meeting
these requirements shall be towed if movement is required.
W.
No aircraft based at or using the Airport shall operate without a
properly functioning two-way radio, which is capable of transmitting
to and receiving communications from the ATCT within a five-mile radius
of the Airport. In an emergency, the ATCT will control the landing
of the aircraft by lights. In no event shall any pilot attempt to
depart the Airport without an operating radio unless prior approval
and instructions have been issued by the ATCT in person or by telephone.
Y.
No aircraft shall be operated in a careless or reckless manner, which
is defined as that manner in which a reasonable and prudent person
would not operate such aircraft under the same circumstances prevailing
at the time. This subsection shall include aircraft that taxi at an
unsafe speed.
Z.
No aircraft shall be taxied across any taxiway or runway until cleared
to do so by the ATCT.
AA.
No aircraft shall be taxied into or out of a hangar.
BB.
No aircraft shall disregard the established traffic patterns when
landing or departing the Airport unless specifically authorized to
do so by the ATCT.
CC.
No simulated emergency landings shall be performed on the Airport
unless approved by the ATCT.
DD.
Helicopters (rotorcraft) shall not operate within 200 feet of any
area where light aircraft are operating or parked. No helicopter (rotorcraft)
shall perform any hovering-type maneuver, other than during normal
take-off and landing procedures, without the approval of the ATCT.
EE.
Formation takeoffs or landings are prohibited.
FF.
Operators of aircraft (particularly jet aircraft) shall apply all
reasonable noise abatement procedures and techniques, and shall comply
with noise abatement rules and procedures as shall be promulgated
from time to time by the County or other authorized agency.
GG.
No operator, registered owner, pilot, mechanic or other person may
store, park or abandon any disabled or derelict aircraft or parts
thereof upon any Airport property, tenant leasehold or other area
unless express written permission is obtained from the Airport Manager
prior to such placement of aircraft or parts.
(1)
It shall be the sole responsibility of the operator, pilot or owner
of such aircraft to remove same from the Airport upon demand, and
at the owner's or operator's expense.
(2)
In the event that such aircraft must be removed by the Airport Manager
by the refusal of or failure to act by the owner/operator, the aircraft
or parts thereof may be impounded by the Airport Manager and stored
at owner/operator expense. The cost of such removal and storage shall
be a charge against the owner or operator of the aircraft, and shall
be paid prior to the release of the aircraft or other items.
HH.
Any pilot, operator or person who, by reason of any type of accident,
crash, fire, malfunction of operation, or otherwise, damages Airport
property, including, but not limited to, light fixtures and lights,
buildings or other assets, shall be responsible to the County for
such damages, and the amount thereof shall be paid within 30 days
or such reasonable time as is approved by the County.
II.
Any person, pilot or operator damaging any Airport property shall
report such damage immediately to Airport Operations. Failure to do
so shall constitute grounds for the Airport Manager to prohibit further
use of any Airport facility, including runways and taxiways, in addition
to other cures available under local or state law.
JJ.
Any person, pilot, operator or owner who requires security or police at the location of an aircraft on the Airport due to the condition, kind, type or mission of such aircraft, shall obtain permission of the Airport Manager or his/her authorized representative prior to placement of such personnel, and shall bear the cost of such protection solely at his/her own expense. This subsection shall not be interpreted or used as a means to hinder or delay the removal of aircraft at the direction of the Airport Manager or in compliance with Subsection HH of this section.
KK.
No person shall operate as a flight instructor at the Airport without
a written permit to do so.
LL.
No flight instructor shall observe any student pilot performance
from any location not approved for that purpose by the Airport Manager.
MM.
The County, its officials, employees or agents, contract employees
shall be held harmless, and shall not be liable for loss, loss of
use, damage or injury to persons or property arising out of any accident,
incident or mishap of any nature whatsoever or from any cause whatsoever,
to any individual, aircraft or property occurring on or from the Airport,
or in the use of any facility situated on Airport property. Master
tenants and tenants shall indemnify and hold harmless the County,
its officials, employees, agents or contract employees for any risks
or occurrences which may take place upon their leaseholds pursuant
to lease agreements.
NN.
Ultralight, gliders and balloon aircraft operations on the Airport
are prohibited.
OO.
No helicopter pilot shall land in any location not designated as
a landing area. Helicopters shall land on a runway or other landing
area as directed by the ATCT and air taxi to the parking spot designated
by the ATCT using extreme caution.
PP.
General aviation aircraft shall be required to fuel, park aircraft,
service aircraft, enplane/deplane passengers and/or cargo only at
general aviation facilities provided by master tenants or their own
leasehold, further subject to rules and regulations herein.
A.
No person, firm or corporation shall keep, store, use or maintain
any lubricating oils, fuels or other hazardous substances in or about
the hangars, shops, garages or other buildings and facilities on the
Airport except in full compliance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, rules and regulations as now exist and as are amended
and promulgated from time to time.
B.
Each person, firm or corporation and its and their respective agents,
contractors and suppliers are solely responsible for ensuring that
its and their officers and employees are at all times fully knowledgeable
with and comply with all such laws, rules and regulations. All fines,
penalties, assessments, charges, consequential damages, costs and
expenses attendant to noncompliance are and at all times shall be
the sole responsibility of the party found in violation of any federal,
state or local laws, rules and/or regulations. Such fines, penalties,
assessments, charges, costs and expenses shall not be reimbursed by
the County, offset tenant's rental obligations, offset user fees or
form the basis for future rental adjustments, concessions or discounts;
however, the County may pay any such fine, penalty, assessment, charge,
cost or expense and assess said payment against the violator.
C.
No person shall conduct any open-flame operation in any hangar, shop,
building, room or other place under such circumstances as may or be
likely to endanger persons or property or in violation of any federal,
state or local laws, rules and regulations.
D.
No person shall store or stock material in such a manner or of such
a nature as to constitute a fire hazard or in violation of any federal,
state and local laws, rules and regulations. Equipment and stock shall
not be positioned in a manner so as to block aisles, walkways, exits
or entries to any buildings or storage areas. Tarpaulins for protection
of storage shall be of approved flameproofed fabric.
E.
No person shall keep or store bulk fuels, lubricating oils or any
hazardous material in open containers in or about hangars, shops,
garages or other buildings. All containers stored in compliance with
applicable laws must also be labeled in accordance with those same
laws, rules and regulations.
F.
All persons, firms and corporations and its and their employees,
agents, contractors and suppliers shall at all times manage, store,
transport and dispose of hazardous wastes in such manner as is fully
compliant with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules
and regulations.
G.
Hazardous wastes are substances described in, inter alia, 40 CFR
261.30 et seq. Congress defines hazardous waste in Section 1004(5)
of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as a solid waste,
or combination of solid wastes, which, because of its quantity, concentration
or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may:
(1)
Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or
an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness;
or
(2)
Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or
the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed
of, or otherwise managed.
H.
No person shall smoke in any hangar, shop or other building where
it is dangerous to do so or where it is specifically prohibited by
the Airport Manager. Areas restricted by "NO SMOKING" signs are to
be strictly observed.
I.
No person shall use volatile or flammable substances for cleaning
purposes in the hangars, shops or other buildings unless such cleaning
operations are conducted in the open air or in a room specifically
set aside for that purpose, which room shall be properly ventilated,
fireproofed and equipped with adequate and readily accessible fire
extinguishers, and that compliance is maintained with all applicable
laws, rules and regulations governing the storage, handling, use and
disposal of such substances or hazardous materials.
J.
All tenants and Airport facility users shall keep the floors and
other work areas of hangars, shops, hangar aprons and adjacent areas
free and clear of oil, grease, fuel, waste, rubbish and other flammable
or hazardous materials. Absorbent materials shall be provided and
used on grease or oil spills on the floors of hangars or shops, and
the floor shall then be thoroughly cleaned.
K.
Any process in which highly combustible material is used (e.g., doping
or spray painting) shall be conducted only in designated and properly
designed and ventilated rooms or buildings, which type of buildings
shall, at the tenant's expense, conform to federal, state and local
ordinances covering such operations. All illumination, wiring, heating,
ventilating equipment, switches, outlets and fixtures shall be sparkproof
and vaporproof. No person shall enter or work in such an area while
such processes are being conducted unless such person wears sparkproof
shoes and clothing and other required personal protective equipment.
L.
Extension lights and all portable and mobile lighting equipment used
in and around aircraft hangars, shops, buildings and other areas in
or near combustible material shall be explosion-proof and approved
by Underwriters Laboratories. Power cables and cords on portable electric
equipment shall be of heavy armored rubber or similar material, and
the cables shall be so constructed as to provide automatic grounding
of the equipment through integral conductors.
M.
Each tenant shall provide adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishers
in proper working order. Each fire extinguisher shall carry a suitable
tag showing the date of most recent inspection. Each fire extinguisher
shall display its intended usage as required by applicable occupational
safety and health standards. Instruction and training of all employees
in uses and limitations of extinguishers shall be conducted.
N.
Workers employed by outside contractors shall be closely supervised
and shall strictly comply with applicable fire and safety regulations.
The use of sparking electrical equipment in the vicinity of flammable
vapors or liquids is expressly prohibited. No welding or cutting operations
shall be permitted by outside contractors without the approval of
the Airport Manager and the inspection of the Airport Fire Chief.
The contractor will be responsible for the assignment of a fire watch.
O.
In the event an inspection by a representative of any Airport or
fire prevention authorities of any facility, building, structure,
equipment or vehicle on the Airport reveals a hazardous condition,
the person responsible for the site of such condition shall immediately
correct such condition upon notice thereof.
P.
Aircraft shall be grounded to proper grounding plugs when undergoing
repair, maintenance or modification within hangars.
Q.
Only trained and qualified electricians shall be permitted to install
and maintain electrical equipment and facilities, which shall be regularly
inspected to correct any hazards resulting from operational use. Temporary
or makeshift wiring other than extension lights shall be prohibited
in hangars and other buildings. Explosion-proof and vapor-tight equipment
shall be regularly maintained to comply with safety standards. Electrical
installation of semi-permanent or permanent nature shall be approved
by the Airport Manger or his/her authorized representative.
R.
All tenants shall submit to the Airport Fire Chief an updated yearly
Environmental Business Plan or Emergency/Contingency Plan as required
by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Superfund Amendments
and Authorization Act (SARA). The purpose of these regulations is
to inform the local emergency organization of equipment, supplies
and plans established in the event of an emergency at a facility.
A.
Tenants wishing to store, handle and dispense aircraft and automobile
fuel at the Airport ("fuelers") must obtain a written lease agreement
and the approval of all County, state, and federal authorities before
commencing such fueling operations at the Airport.
B.
Fuelers must meet and comply with all applicable federal, state and
local laws in regard to the storage, handling and dispensing of fuel
at the Airport. All state and federal environmental laws and regulations
must be adhered to strictly, including, but not limited to, the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act and the applicable regulations and standards
promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency, and other applicable
state agencies. As a minimum requirement for all fueling operations,
fuelers must meet applicable guidelines of the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), the American Society of Testing and Materials
(ASTM) and the American Petroleum Institute (API). As more specifically
provided hereinafter, fuelers must comply with applicable FAA guidelines
as amended and contained in the following documents, which are incorporated
herein by this reference: FAA Advisory Circulars 150/5230-4, WP0430i,
20-43C and 150/52303.
C.
The Airport Fire Chief shall inspect the physical facilities of each
Airport tenant having fueling privileges at least once every three
months for the purposes of performing reasonable surveillance of all
fueling activities on the Airport with respect to FAA standards, and
a record of those inspections shall be retained for at least 12 months.
The tenant shall take corrective action immediately for any deficiencies
or violations cited.
D.
Fuelers and owners or operators of fuel and/or oil storage facilities
shall, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (P.L. 92-500),
prepare and file with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a
spill prevention control and countermeasure plan (SPCC), a copy of
which must also be on file with the Airport Manager. The plan must
be renewed every three years, and signed by a professional engineer,
licensed in the State of New York. Such updates and changes shall
likewise be filed with the Airport Manager. The purpose of the SPCC
is to:
(1)
Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations regarding
pollution abatement and environmental enhancement.
(2)
Prescribe preparedness, preventive measures and a system for discovering
and reporting polluting spills.
(3)
Show evidence of trained personnel, materials and equipment to respond
to spills.
(4)
Provide for a quick response to contain a spill and properly effect
recovery, clean-up and disposal of the pollutants.
E.
Storage facilities.
(1)
Aviation fuels must be stored in fuel storage tanks constructed and maintained in compliance with the standards referred to in Subsection B.
(2)
Fuel storage tanks must have a minimum fuel capacity of 10,000 gallons.
(3)
Fuelers shall inspect fuel storage tanks, facilities and equipment in the manner provided in the guidelines referenced in Subsection B. In addition, fuelers shall perform monthly leakage tests on their storage tanks and fueling pipelines.
(4)
All fuel storage tanks and vehicles which contain fuel should be identified as to the type of fuel and fuel octane when applicable. Fuelers authorized to receive, store and dispense aircraft fuels shall have adequate procedures for sampling and testing of fuels. All tests and test schedules shall be performed in the manner provided in the guidelines referenced in Subsection B. Test results must be retained for one year.
(5)
Ground rods are required at authorized fueling locations. Fuelers are required to test the grounds on their ramp areas in the manner provided in the guidelines referenced in Subsections B and D above, and such tests must be conducted at least annually. Test results must be given in writing to the Airport Manager.
F.
Aircraft fueling/defueling requirements.
(1)
All fueling/defueling equipment utilized by fuelers and the operation thereof by employees of fuelers shall be in compliance with the guidelines referenced in Subsection B.
(2)
Aircraft fueling/defueling equipment shall be operated only by a person holding a valid New York State driver's license of the appropriate class who has had instruction in the safe and proper use of such equipment and in compliance with § 315-6 of these rules and regulations.
(3)
Fuelers shall be required to document that each employee operating
aircraft fueling/defueling equipment has been properly trained and
is fully qualified to operate such equipment. At least one supervisor
with each fueler shall have completed an aviation fuel training course
in fire safety which is acceptable to the FAA. All other employees
who fuel aircraft, accept fuel shipments or otherwise handle fuel
shall receive at least on-the-job training in fire safety from the
supervisor trained in accordance with this section.
(4)
Documentation of the training and qualifications of employees shall be retained by each fueler and shall be provided in writing to the Airport Fire Chief on a yearly basis, verifying that the training required by Subsection F(3) has been accomplished.
(5)
Aircraft fueling/defueling equipment shall be maintained both mechanically
and cosmetically in good repair at all times.
(6)
Fuelers shall inspect aircraft fueling/defueling equipment before,
during and after each fueling/defueling of an aircraft. Inspection
shall include a check for leaks in tanks, hoses and connections, and
a visual inspection of grounding and bonding hooks and wires for kinks
or fraying. Unsafe equipment shall be placed out of service immediately.
(7)
Aircraft fueling/defueling vehicles shall be provided with a minimum
of two U.L.-listed, 20-BC rated fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers
shall be mounted in an accessible location on the vehicle and shall
be maintained in good operating condition at all times and shall be
inspected monthly and serviced annually as needed by a licensed serviceperson,
with documentation forwarded to the Airport Fire Chief.
(8)
Aircraft fueling/defueling equipment shall be stabilized with an
emergency brake and chock blocks during fueling/defueling operations
and while parked unattended.
(9)
Aircraft fueling/defueling equipment operators shall remain with
such equipment while connected to an aircraft.
(10)
Aircraft fueling/defueling equipment shall be properly grounded,
and the fueling/defueling equipment shall be properly bonded to the
aircraft.
(11)
Self-closing nozzles and/or dead man controls shall be held
open by hand during the entire fueling/defueling operation. Holding
or blocking open of controls by any other means is prohibited. Nozzles
or dispensers shall be labelled according to fuel type.
(12)
Tandem fueling, which is the practice of passing fuel from one
vehicle to another and then to an aircraft, is prohibited.
(13)
Pouring or gravity dispensing of fuel into or out of an aircraft is prohibited. If aircraft are fueled from drums or barrels, an approved pump taking suction from the top of the container must be used. The same grounding and bonding procedures must be used as called for in Subsection F(10).
(14)
Electrical and other spark-producing equipment, other than fueling/defueling
equipment servicing an aircraft, shall not be permitted within 50
feet of any fueling/defueling operation in progress.
(15)
Fuel trucks servicing aircraft at the concourse gate positions
shall remain at least 50 feet from the concourse during fueling of
aircraft at Gates 2 through 8.
(16)
Fuel trucks servicing Gates 1, 1A and 1B shall remain in a position
consistent with safety until the aircraft has come to a full stop
in the gate position.
(17)
No fueling/defueling operation shall be carried out within 300
feet of radar transmitting equipment.
(18)
Over-wing fueling/defueling operations are prohibited during
electrical storms. In case of dispute, the Airport Fire Chief or his/her
designated representative shall be the sole judge of what constitutes
an "electrical storm" for purposes of this provision.
(19)
Smoking is prohibited on aircraft ramp parking areas.
(20)
No aircraft fueling/defueling vehicle or equipment shall be
parked, stored, repaired or operated within 50 feet of any building
without prior approval of the Airport Fire Chief or his/her authorized
representative.
(21)
Flashlights used during fueling operations must meet U.S. Coast
Guard specifications.
(22)
No vehicle or aircraft shall be fueled indoors unless prior
written approval has been given by the Airport Fire Chief or his/her
authorized representative and under controlled conditions. At least
two Class B extinguishers shall be kept ready during any fueling operation
for use in case of fire or fuel spill.
(23)
Fuelers shall provide uniformed, trained and qualified personnel
to receive, store and dispense fuel.
(24)
Fuelers shall provide for the lawful handling and disposal,
away from the Airport, of all trash, waste and other hazardous materials,
including but not limited to used oil, solvents and other waste.
(25)
Fuelers shall provide adequate procedures to limit fuel spills
and prepare and implement fuel spill contingency plans (SPCC), including
immediate notification and clean-up procedures.
(26)
In the event of a fuel spill:
(a)
Aircraft fueling/defueling operations shall cease immediately.
(b)
The Airport Fire Chief shall be notified immediately.
(c)
Portable fire extinguishers shall be placed in position for
immediate use.
(d)
Aircraft fueling/defueling vehicles and equipment shall be left
"as is" until the area has been declared safe by the Airport Fire
Chief or his/her designated representative.
(e)
No motorized equipment within the area of a fuel spill shall
be started until the area has been declared safe by the Airport Fire
Chief or his/her designated representative.
(27)
Spills which seep into the water table, sewers, water supplies
or storm drains and/or cannot be controlled or cleaned up using in-house
absorbent, equipment and personnel must be reported to the EPA and
applicable state agencies.
(Reserved)
(Reserved)
(Reserved)
[Adopted 9-14-1992 by Res. No. 488-1992]
A.
Section
402 of Article 14-C of the New York State General Municipal Law declares
it to be the policy of this state that, in regard to municipal airports,
municipalities "shall operate such undertaking for the use and benefit
of those served by such undertaking and for the promotion of the welfare
and for the improvement of the health, safety, comfort and convenience
of the inhabitants of the municipality."
B.
The County
of Albany owns and operates the Albany County Airport, which is surrounded
by densely populated areas. It has come to the attention of this body
that noise associated with maintenance and/or testing of aircraft
engines during the hours of 2300 - 0600 is a significant and persistent
problem for airport area inhabitants. This body finds that the "health,
safety, comfort and convenience" of inhabitants of the County are
not being improved by this intrusive noise but, to the contrary, are
being degraded by frequent sleep interference caused by such noise.
In furtherance of the policy of the State of New York, it shall
hereby be a regulation of the Albany County Airport that, unless specifically
authorized by the Airport Director or the Airport Manager or their
designated representatives, no aircraft engine shall be started or
operated between 2300 and 0600 hours on Albany County Airport property
for the purpose of maintenance and/or testing of such aircraft, except
that the testing and/or maintenance of those aircraft engines necessary
for arrival or departure of such aircraft during the hours of 2300
to 0600 shall be permitted, and except in the event of a life-threatening
emergency, or in the event that any agent, company or corporation
has a current properly authorized contract in force with the Albany
County Airport which specifically states that the agent, company or
corporation may operate an aircraft engine for the purpose of maintenance
and/or testing within the hours of 2300 and 0600.
Any future lease, contract or other agreement entered into by
Albany County relating to use of aircraft at Albany County Airport
shall clearly explain this regulation on Airport quiet hours, and
compliance shall be a condition of such lease, contract or agreement.
The civil penalty for violation of this regulation shall be
an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the first occurrence and shall
be increased by an amount not to exceed $5,000 in increments for each
separate additional occurrence.
The Mass Transit Committee, with the assistance of the Office
of the County Attorney, is hereby responsible for determining and
implementing the method for monitoring and enforcing this regulation,
and the Albany County Legislature shall approve any and all civil
penalties.
The Airport Director is hereby required to ensure the timely
promulgation of this regulation to appropriate airline managers and
aircraft personnel.
