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are implemented. The third party provides up-front financing action to stop and contain the release is also generally required.
for the capital costs needed to implement the recommenda- Many programs require preliminary steps such as registering
tions and is repaid through the guaranteed energy savings. tanks and payment of tank fees. Completing these steps would
enable airports to expedite a funding request should a release
occur.
Historic and Cultural Resources
Most states have loan or grant programs available to support Water Quality
acquisition, preservation, and restoration of historic struc-
tures. Such programs are open to local government entities. Funding is available in most states for water quality proj-
For those airports with historic structures the programs may ects, including projects to address storm water runoff under
provide a source of financing for preservation or rehabilita- Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. Funds are generally avail-
tion. Most programs require a recipient to assume obligations able to local governments. However, priority is given to proj-
to maintain the structure and provide for public access. The ects that provide broad-based watershed benefits and that
costs associated with these obligations would offset the value address water bodies identified as priorities in state plans.
of the assistance. Therefore, airports may enhance their access to funding by
partnering with local water resource agencies or utilities.
In some states, funding may also be available for cata-
loguing and other documentation of historic sites. For air- A relatively recent strategy for water quality improvement
ports that are required to conduct documentation efforts of (especially reduction of storm water run-off ) is pervious or
historic sites as a condition for completing a development porous pavement. The principle of pervious pavement is that
project this funding source may be available. storm water can be absorbed into the pavement, similar to the
absorption of water by soil. By reducing the volume of storm
water flowing off pavement into the water shed, the pervious
Noise pavement also reduces the volume of pollutants flowing off
the pavement. It is not clear at this time however that pervious
The primary source of funding for noise compatibility proj- pavement has the strength and durability necessary for appli-
ects continues to be the Noise Compatibility Program within cation in all airfield uses.
AIP. With limited exceptions, discussed in more detail in
chapter three, a FAA-approved noise exposure map and
FAA-approved noise compatibility plan are required before Waste Reduction and Recycling
FAA will make funding available. Measures typically funded
within AIP include sound attenuation for structures or land Many states have financial assistance programs to support
acquisition. recycling and other initiatives to reduce solid waste. In many
cases, the focus of the programs is on encouraging community
recycling or the construction of recycling facilities. Therefore,
The study did not reveal any parallel assistance programs
airports may enhance their access to funding for recycling by
focused on noise compatibility at the state level. However,
partnering with appropriate local governmental agencies.
many states have airport planning and development grant pro-
grams. Often, the focus of these programs is providing all or
As noted, opportunities for publicprivate partnerships for
part of the local matching fund requirements for AIP grants.
recycling are available. If the volume and nature of recyclable
Information on the state programs is included in the matrix in
materials are commercially viable, at least one private-sector
chapter four. In states with airport grant programs, state funds
firm may be willing to provide recycling equipment and facil-
may be available to help cover the local matching requirement
ities at no cost to the airport and may even provide a recycling
for AIP noise grants.
revenue stream.
Petroleum Storage Tanks and Releases ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES
Petroleum storage tanks are as much a part of airport land- The following is a listing of general information sources on
scapes as runways and taxiways. Most states have financial environmental financial assistance identified for this report.
assistance programs to help cover the costs of cleaning up
inadvertent petroleum releases from storage tanks. In many · As noted, DSIRE provides a comprehensive listing of
cases, as reflected in the matrix in chapter four, the program financial assistance and incentives for renewable energy
functions in a manner similar to an insurance policy. The tank and energy efficiency projects. For each state, in addition
owner pays a deductible and the funding agency covers the to state programs, federal programs and programs offered
balance of the costs. Liability for damages to third parties may by utility companies are cited.
also be covered. Generally, to benefit from these programs · A nationwide listing of geothermal incentives is available
airports must register their tanks with the appropriate state at: http://www.geoexchange.org/incentives/geothermal-
agency and promptly notify the state of any release. Timely heat-pump-incentives.html.
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· For airports in Missouri, the Missouri Catalogue of www.MyFinancialPrograms.com, www.Environmental
Financial Assistance, http://www.mo.gov/mo/pdf/ grants.com, and http://www.fedgrantservices.com/lc/.
MoCSAP.pdf, provides a listing of financial assistance However, these websites appeared to be oriented toward
opportunities within the state. individuals and small businesses and charge subscrip-
· In 2008, the EPA published the Guidebook of Financial tion or other fees.
Tools, Paying for Environmental Systems. The guidebook · Two sources of information on foundations offering
is a compendium of tools and strategies for financing grants were identified. The Foundation Center at http://
environmental initiatives and includes information on foundationcenter.org/ provides a comprehensive list-
federal assistance programs and publicprivate partner- ing of foundations. A subscription is required to access
ships. The guidebook also discusses options that may some of the center's databases. However, listings of open
be available to state or local governments to institute Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are available at no charge
taxes and fees that generate revenues to support envi- at http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/. The Norcross
ronmental initiatives. Links to relevant websites are Wildlife Foundation includes in its website a link to
also included. A link is available at http://www.epa.gov/ general information on foundations, which appears to
efinpage/publications/GFT2008.pdf. be oriented toward foundations, rather than potential
· The study effort located a number of commercial grant- grantees: http://www.norcrossws.org/Foundation%20
finding websites, including www.NewUSAFunding.com, Infor/Foundmain.html.
