Deicing Equipment Protection Bill
Official: Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act
This bill updates airport development rules to include better protection for deicing equipment, which is important for safe runway operations in winter. It helps ensure that airports can operate safely when weather conditions are icy.
Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act or the FROST Act This bill allows airport sponsors to use funds from Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for storage facilities for aircraft deicing equipment and fluids. Under current law, airports may use AIP funds for structures and equipment that are used to deice aircraft, but not for the associated storage facilities.
1. This bill adds aircraft deicing storage facilities to the definition of airport development. 2. It removes outdated language about storage facilities for deicing equipment and fluids. 3. The bill aims to improve safety and efficiency at airports during winter weather.
Airline passengers and airport workers who rely on safe runway conditions during winter weather.