Understanding FAA Grant Assurance Obligations Volume 4: Summary of AIP Grant Assurance Requirements (2018)

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AIP Project Specific Requirements • Sponsor Capability o GA 2, Responsibility and Authority of Sponsor o GA 3, Sponsor Fund Availability • Local Involvement o GA 6, Consistency with Local Plans o GA 7, Consideration of Local Interests o GA 8, Consultation with Users o GA 9, Public Hearings (Public Hearing Requirements) o GA 9, Public Hearings (Governing Body Requirements) 143

AIP Project Specific Requirements • Project Implementation o GA 12, Terminal Development Prerequisites o GA 14, Minimum Wage Rates o GA 15, Veteran’s Preference o GA 16, Conformity to Plans and Specifications o GA 17, Construction Inspection and Approval o GA 18, Planning Projects o GA 32, Engineering and Design Services o GA 34, Policies, Standards and Specifications o GA 35, Relocation and Real Property Acquisition o GA 37, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 144

AIP Project Specific Requirements • Project Finance and Accountability oGA 13, Accounting System, Audit and Record Keeping Requirements oGA 26.b, c, Reports and Inspections (Project Specific) oGA 33, Foreign Market Restrictions 145

Sponsor Capability GA 2,  Responsibility and  Authority of  Sponsor GA 3, Sponsor  Fund Availability 146

GA 2, Responsibility and Authority of Sponsor A public Sponsor must attest that it has the legal authority to apply  for the AIP grant and that an authorizing motion, resolution or  similar action has been passed by the governing body authorizing  the specific grant application. A private Sponsor  must attest that it has the legal authority to  apply for the grant and that it will authorize an official to file the  grant application. 147

GA 2, Responsibility and Authority of Sponsor What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slidesbelow) Demonstrate to FAA that it has the legal authority to request a grant and the ability to finance the project. Public agency applications must include a resolution or similar action passed by the governing body that binds the Sponsor for the grant conditions and assurances and identifying the person who will be the official representative. A private Sponsor must show it has the legal authority to apply and carry out the proposed project and it must authorize an individual to file the application and agree to all grant conditions and assurances. What May the Sponsor Do? Select the exact form and language for the required resolution, authorization, etc. There is no required FAA wording. 148

GA 2, Responsibility and Authority of Sponsor What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Submitting a grant application without the document specified in Grant Assurance 2. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 149

GA 3, Sponsor Fund Availability The Sponsor must have sufficient funds to pay the local share  of project costs and to pay the operation and maintenance  costs of items acquired under the grant that it owns. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Demonstrate prior to receiving a grant that it has local funding equal to the nonfederal share of project costs. What May the Sponsor Do? Select the source of non-federal funding, which include State funding or donations from the community in addition to its own capital fund. 150

GA 3, Sponsor Fund Availability 151 What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Request or perform fund drawdowns that equate to full reimbursement by Federal funds at any time before use of the corresponding local share for the same work. Sponsors may not rely on funds from another federal program to pay for the local share of an AIP-grant funded project, unless the authorizing legislation for that other program explicitly authorizes the funds to be used as a local matching share for AIP grants. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? Funds from certain federal economic development programs may be used for the local match, if the authorizing legislation for those programs specifically permit those funds to be used as the local match for other federal grant programs. The FAA has identified two such programs – (1) the Appalachian Development Corporation and the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Local Involvement GA 6, Consistency  with Local Plans GA 7,  Consideration of  Local Interests GA 8, Consultation  with Users GA 9, Public  Hearings (Public  Hearing  Requirements) GA 9, Public  Hearings  (Governing Body  Requirements) GA 10,  Metropolitan  Planning  Organization 152

GA 6, Consistency With Local Plans The project must be reasonably consistent with the plans of the public  agency authorized to plan for development of the area surrounding  the airport. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Coordinate with local planning agencies to determine impact, if any, and mitigation to disruption of local adopted plans, if needed to be reasonably consistent. What May the Sponsor Do? Select the method of coordination with local planning agencies, and if necessary, any mitigation measures, so long as the result is a project that is reasonably consistent with local plans. 153

GA 6, Consistency With Local Plans What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Proceeding with requesting a project with little or no regard for local adopted plans. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 154

GA 7, Consideration of Local Interest The Sponsor must certify that it has given fair consideration to  the interest of communities in or near where the project will be  located. 155 What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Coordinate with neighboring communities on projects having an impact on the communities. What May the Sponsor Do? Select the method of coordination with local communities, as long as it is effective.

GA 7, Consideration of Local Interest What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Applying for a Grant for a project without coordinating with the communities impacted by the project. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 156

GA 8, Consultation With Users The Sponsor must certify that it has consulted with affected  airport users about any AIP‐funded development project. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Consult with affected airport users before applying for a grant. What May the Sponsor Do? Select the method of consultation with airport users. 157

GA 8, Consultation With Users What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Applying for a Grant for a project without consulting with airport users. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 158

GA 9, Public Hearings (Public Hearing  Requirements) For a project involving the location of an airport, a new runway, or a major  runway extension, the Sponsor must hold a public hearing on economic,  social and environmental affects of the project and its consistency with the  goals and objectives of existing planning carried out by the community. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practicesnoted in following slides) Certify that it provided an opportunity for a public hearing for the projects subject to the Grant Assurance (new airport, new runway or major runway extension), which considered (1) the economic, social, and environmental effects of the airport or runway location and (2) its consistency with the goals and objectives of planning that has been carried out by the community. Upon request, provide a copy of the public hearing transcript to the FAA. 159

GA 9, Public Hearings (Public Hearing  Requirements) 160 What May the Sponsor Do? Choose either method listed above to satisfy this requirement. If providing voting representation, choose the nature and extent of voting representation. What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Applying for a grant for a covered project if the community where the project is located does not have voting representation or has not been advised of its right to petition the FAA. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to AIP-funded projects other than new airports, new runways or major runway extensions.

GA 9, Public Hearings (Governing Body  Requirements) For a project involving the location of an airport, a new runway, or  a major runway extension, the Sponsor either (1) must have on its  governing body voting representation from the communities  where the project is located; or (2) must notify the communities of  their right to petition the FAA about the project. 161 What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Either include on its governing body voting representation from the communities where a new airport, new runway or major runway extension project is located, or Advise those communities that they have a right to petition the FAA about a covered project.

GA 9, Public Hearings (Governing Body  Requirements) 162 What May the Sponsor Do? Choose the format of the documents, electronic versus paper copy. What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Applying for a grant for a covered project without providing the required documents to the MPO. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to AIP-funded projects other than new airports, new runways or major runway extensions. The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to airports that are smaller than medium hub airports.

GA 10, Metropolitan Planning Organization For a project involving the location of an airport, a new runway, or  a major runway extension at a medium or large hub airport, the  Sponsor must make available, and provide a copy on request, to  the local metropolitan planning organization (MPO), a copy of the  airport master plan showing the location of the project. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Provide a copy of an ALP amendment or master plan for a new airport location, new runway or major runway extension at a large or medium hub airport to an MPO in the area of the airport. 163

GA 10, Metropolitan Planning Organization What May the Sponsor Do? Choose the format of the documents, electronic vs. paper copy. What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Applying for a Grant for a covered project without providing the required documents to the MPO. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to AIP-funded projects other than new airports, new runways or major runway extensions. The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to airports that are smaller than medium hub airports. 164

Project Implementation GA 12, Terminal  Development  Prerequisites GA 14, Minimum  Wage Rates GA 15, Veteran’s  Preference GA 16, Conformity  to Plans and  Specifications GA 17,  Construction  Inspection and  Approval GA 18, Planning  Projects 165

Project Implementation GA 32, Engineering  and Design  Services GA 34, Policies,  Standards and  Specifications GA 35, Relocation  and Real Property  Acquisition GA 37,  Disadvantaged  Business  Enterprises 166

GA 12, Terminal Development In a grant application for a terminal development, the Sponsor must  certify that (1) it has met all requirements for safety equipment under  14 CFR Part 139, Airport Certification; and (2) it has access for general  aviation passengers to the passenger enplaning and deplaning areas. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Provide a certification that all required equipment is at the airport and appropriate access is provided. 167

GA 12, Terminal Development What May the Sponsor Do? Choose the precise wording of the certifications. There is no single FAA required wording. What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Applying for a Grant for a terminal development project without providing the required certifications. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a non-certificated airport. 168

GA 14, Minimum Wage Rates The Sponsor must comply with prevailing wage rate determinations  by the U.S. Secretary of Labor under the Davis‐Bacon Act for any  AIP‐funded construction project greater than $2,000. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Acquire from Department of Labor (U.S.DOL) a table of minimum wage rates representing the job categories used in any construction contract for a project. Project wage rates can be acquired directly from the U. S. Department of Labor or through https://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx. If the appropriate wage rate is not available through the website, the Sponsor must contact the Wage and Hour Division at the Department of Labor. Require the contractor and its subcontractors to provide weekly payroll records together with a signed “Statement of Compliance” to the Sponsor. 169

GA 14, Minimum Wage Rates What May the Sponsor Do? Require payment of a higher rate than the federal prevailing wage, based on local requirements. However, grant reimbursement will be based on the federal wage rate, unless the Sponsor obtains a specific determination from U.S.DOL that the locally mandated rate qualifies as the “prevailing wage”, or the FAA agrees that the higher wage is reasonable and necessary based on local conditions. 170

GA 14, Minimum Wage Rates 171 What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Failure to include appropriate wage rates in construction solicitations. Failure to require the contractors to provide the appropriate wage rates for employees. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. AIP funded construction projects with a value of less than $2,000 are exempt from the minimum wage requirement. Otherwise there are no exceptions.

GA 15, Veteran’s Preference In all contracts for work on an AIP funded project involving  labor, the Sponsor must give preference to Vietnam era  veterans, Persian Gulf veterans, Afghanistan‐Iraq war veterans,  disabled veterans and small businesses owned and controlled  by disabled veterans. •The preference applies only when there are available and qualified individuals to do the work and does not apply to  executive, administrative and supervisory jobs.  172

GA 15, Veteran’s Preference 173 What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices, below) Require contractors to have hiring systems that give preference to veterans of conflicts from Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan-Iraq conflicts and disabled veterans. Require contractors to give consideration to contracting with small business firms owned and controlled by disabled veterans, if available. What May the Sponsor Do? Choose between the language specified by the FAA in the Required Contract Provisions for Airport Improvement Program and Obligated Sponsors (2016), Appendix A, §A25 or alternative language, so long as the alternative language meets the requirements of the grant assurance.

GA 15, Veteran’s Preference What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Failure to include the veteran’s preference requirement in its contracts for labor. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. The required preference does not apply if there are no individuals available and qualified to do the work and does not apply to executive, administrative and supervisory positions. 174

GA 16, Conformity to Plans and Specifications Upon request of the FAA, the Sponsor must submit plans,  specifications and schedules for FAA approval and follow  any approved plans, specifications and schedules. Modifications to any plans, specifications or schedules  approved by the FAA must also be submitted to FAA for  approval. 175

GA 16, Conformity to Plans and Specifications What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices below) If requested by the FAA, provide plans, specifications and schedules for approval. Follow any plans, specifications and schedules submitted to, and approved by the FAA. Submit for FAA approval, modifications to any plans, specifications or schedules previously approved by the FAA. What May the Sponsor Do? Subject to any requirements in GA 17 and GA 34, summarized below, and FAA’s approval authority, a Sponsor has discretion to adopt in the first instance plans, specifications and schedules. 176

GA 16, Conformity to Plans and Specifications What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Failure to submit plans, specifications or schedules to the FAA when required. Failure to submit modifications to plans, specifications or schedules previously approved by the FAA. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. The FAA may choose not to require submission of plans, specifications or schedules for a particular project. 177

GA 17, Construction Inspection and Approval The Sponsor must provide competent technical supervision at the  construction site throughout the project. The Sponsor must permit the FAA to inspect the work, including  cost and progress reporting. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Have a technical representative at the construction site during all phases. The technical representative may be an employee of the airport or a consultant independent of the construction contractor. 178

GA 17, Construction Inspection and Approval What May the Sponsor Do? Choose between using a Sponsor employee or consultant independent of the construction contractor as the on-site technical representative. What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Failure to have an on-site technical representative. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 179

GA 18, Planning Projects GA 18 includes multiple specific requirements for carrying out AIP‐funded  planning projects.  The Understanding Grant Assurance Requirements  Guidebook or the local FAA office should be consulted for more detail. 180 What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Meet the requirements specified in the Grant Assurance. What May the Sponsor Do? A Sponsor may have some discretion in the methods used to satisfy some of the specific requirements of this Grant Assurance.

GA 18, Planning Projects 181 What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Failing to satisfy any of the individual requirements. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds.

GA 32, Engineering and Design Services The Sponsor must use qualifications based selection procedures, as specified  in the Brooks Act, for each contract or subcontract for program management,  construction management, planning studies, feasibility studies, architectural  services, preliminary engineering, design, engineering, surveying, mapping or  related services for an AIP‐funded project. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices below) Use qualifications-based selection for professional services by restricting information in response to professional service contract solicitations to qualifications only. Defer review of unsolicited cost information until after the best qualified candidate has been selected. 182

GA 32, Engineering and Design Services 183 What May the Sponsor Do? Use evaluation criteria designed to select the most qualified professional service and to follow procedures such as interviews to determine the most qualified. When contracting for professional services, geographic location may be a selection criterion provided its application leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project, to compete for the contract. (2 CFR 200.319).

GA 32, Engineering and Design Services What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Asking for cost information in the first step leading to the selection of best qualified consultant, etc. Cost information may be requested only after the best qualified consultant, etc. has been determined. If a contract cannot be consummated with the best qualified, the second best qualified may be requested to enter cost negotiations after the best qualified is eliminated. Resuming price negotiations with a candidate once negotiations have terminated with that candidate and price negotiations have commenced with other candidates. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 184

GA 34, Policies, Standards and Specifications GA 34 requires the Sponsor to follow FAA standards in carrying out AIP‐ funded projects •Periodically, the FAA publishes a list of advisory circulars that apply to AIP‐funded projects. What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Require designers to use the current Advisory Circulars (ACs) for the design of the project and execution of the project. Under 14 CFR Part 158, a Sponsor must also require designers to use the current Advisory Circulars for the design and execution of a PFC funded project, even if no AIP funds are involved. 185

GA 34, Policies, Standards and Specifications What May the Sponsor Do? To the extent that the current ACs provide flexibility in meeting the design standards, a Sponsor may permit its designers to exercise that flexibility. What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Sponsors may not implement AIP or PFC funded projects that do not meet the current Advisory Circular standards for design and execution of the project. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no AIP or PFC funds. 186

GA 35, Relocation and Real Property  Acquisition The Sponsor must follow  49 CFR Part 24, which  implements the Uniform  Relocation Assistance  Real Property Acquisition  Policies Act of 1970 • Offer relocation assistance, including relocation services and fair and reasonable relocation payments • Make comparable replacement dwellings available to displaced individuals before the displacement GA 35 specifically requires  the Sponsor to:  187

GA 35, Relocation and Real Property  Acquisition What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides Follow Part 24 to the extent practicable in acquiring property and pay property owners for necessary expenses. Attempt to negotiate a voluntary purchase before invoking condemnation rights, if any. Offer fair market value for the property during the negotiations for voluntary purchase. Offer relocation assistance, including relocation services and expenses specified in Part 24. Make comparable replacement dwellings available to displaced people before the displacement. What May the Sponsor Do? To the extent that Part 24 provides flexibility in meeting the requirements for relocation assistance and other requirements, Sponsors may exercise that flexibility. 188

GA 35, Relocation and Real Property  Acquisition What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Failing to offer relocation assistance. Proceeding to condemnation without attempting to negotiate a voluntary purchase. Failing to offer comparable replacement dwellings before removing people. Offering less than FMV during negotiations for voluntary purchase. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project that is neither funded by AIP nor used for an AIP-funded project. 189

GA 37, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises GA 37 prohibits discrimination in the award or performance of any DOT  assisted contract covered by 49 CFR Part 26 and in the administration of its  disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program. The Sponsor’s DBE program is incorporated by reference into each AIP grant  agreement. The FAA can refer a failure to properly implement the Sponsor’s DBE program  for criminal enforcement, or civil enforcement, including debarment. 190

GA 37, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 191 What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices, below) Avoid discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in awarding all contracts for AIP-funded projects covered by 49 CFR Part 26 (Part 26). Prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex by general contractors and subcontractors for the purchase of any goods or services associated with any AIP-funded project covered by Part 26. As required by Part 26, establish overall DBE program goals for the Sponsor’s AIP- funded program, and, as needed, establish DBE participation goals for individual contracts. Make good faith efforts to accomplish those goals through race- and gender-neutral measures in the first instance, but through race- or gender-conscious measures, if necessary. Follow DBE certification procedures and standards included in Part 26. Maintain all records and documentation required by Part 26.

GA 37, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises What May the Sponsor Do? Part 26 identifies a variety of methods for Sponsors to attempt to meet their DBE participation goals. A Sponsor may select the particular methods, so long they can be reasonably expected to be successful in the Sponsor’s particular circumstances. 192

GA 37, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 193 What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Discriminating on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin or sex in AIP-funded projects covered by Part 26. Permitting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex by a general contractor or subcontractor in contracting for goods or services for an AIP-funded project covered by Part 26. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The requirements for DBE programs specified in Part 26 apply only to federally funded projects.

Project Finance and Accountability GA 13, Accounting  System, Audit and  Record‐Keeping  Requirements GA 26.b, c, Reports  and Inspections  (Project Specific) GA 33, Foreign  Market  Restrictions 194

GA 13, Accounting System, Audit and Record  Keeping Requirements The Sponsor must maintain accounts and records that show the amount and  disposition of grant proceeds, total project costs and the amount and nature of  other funds applied to the project.  The Sponsor’s accounting system must  facilitate an effective audit under the Single Audit Act. The Sponsor must make its accounting records for the grant available for audit by  the FAA, the Comptroller General, or their authorized representatives.  In  addition, the FAA may order the Sponsor to conduct an independent audit.  The  Sponsor must file a certified copy of any independent audit within six months of  completion.  195

GA 13, Accounting System, Audit and Record  Keeping Requirements What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Provide an accounting system that is considered adequate under the Single Audit Act. Make accounting records available for audit by the FAA, Comptroller General or their representatives. If ordered by the FAA, conduct an independent audit and submit a certified copy within six months of completion. What May the Sponsor Do? If ordered to conduct an independent audit, select the independent auditor. If ordered to conduct an independent audit, request reimbursement for the costs of the audit from the FAA. 196

GA 13, Accounting System, Audit and Record  Keeping Requirements What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Failing to maintain accounts and records of the project in the required format. Failing to make accounting records available to the FAA, Comptroller General, or their representatives. Failing to conduct an independent audit ordered by the FAA. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 197

Grant Assurance 26b. c, Reports and  Inspections (Project Specific) The Sponsor must make the airport and all airport records and  documents for AIP‐funded airport development projects available  to the FAA and its agents (including the U.S. DOT Office of Inspector  General (OIG)). The Sponsor must make records and documents relating to noise  compatibility projects and to continued compliance with the Grant  Assurances for those projects available for inspection by the FAA or  its agents (including the OIG). 198

Grant Assurance 26.b, c, Reports and  Inspections (Project Specific) What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices noted in following slides) Make the airport and all records relating to an airport development project, and documents affecting the airport, such as deeds, leases, use agreements, etc. available to the FAA or its agent, including the OIG. However, the FAA rarely requests documents relating to general airport finance and operations, when questions arise over individual AIP project finances. Make the airport and all airport records affecting a noise compatibility project and continued compliance with the Grant Assurances, including deeds, leases, agreements and regulations, available to the FAA or its agent, including the OIG. What May the Sponsor Do? Choose the method to make records available and the time for airport inspections, so long as the Sponsor does not unreasonably delay access. Dispose of records relating to a project three years after project closeout. 199

Grant Assurance 26, Reports and Inspections  (Project Specific) 200 What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Refusing a request for access to records or the airport. Disposing of records relating to a project before the three-year anniversary of project closeout. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no AIP or PFC federal funds.

GA 33, Foreign Market Restrictions The Sponsor must check  the Federal Register for  any foreign country that the United States Trade  Representative has determined is denying fair and  equitable market opportunities for products and  suppliers of the United States, and make sure that  AIP funds for the project cannot be used for  products or services of any listed foreign country. 201

GA 33, Foreign Market Restrictions 202 What Must the Sponsor Do? (Subject to exceptions and permitted practices below) Search the Federal Register (https://www.federalregister.gov/), by entering the number “50104” in the search bar for the most recent notice of countries subject to this grant assurance. Assure that no grant funds are used to purchase goods or services of a listed foreign country. Include language specified in Required Contract Provisions for Airport Improvement Program and for Obligated Sponsors, §A24.3 in all contracts and require inclusion of the language in all subcontracts. What May the Sponsor Do? The Sponsor’s discretion is limited to the methods used to assure compliance with the required contract provisions referenced above.

GA 33, Foreign Market Restrictions What Sponsor Actions Are Prohibited? Ignoring the requirement or failing to search for notices from the U.S. Trade Representative. Executing contracts without required contract clause referenced above and failing to require inclusion of that clause in subcontracts. What Are the Exceptions to the Requirements/Prohibitions? The Grant Assurance requirement does not apply to a project with no federal funds. 203