U.S. Department of Transportation

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**AIRPORT GRANT ASSURANCE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION**

I hereby certify that the below named airport is in compliance with all
the terms and conditions of existing Federal Aviation Administration
Grants and other assumed federal obligations with regard to:

(Please check or initial each)

Exclusive Rights Prohibition

Safe operation, control, and maintenance of airport facilities

Protection of approaches

Compatible land use

Availability of facility to all types, kinds and classes of aeronautical
activity on fair and reasonable terms without unjust discrimination.

An approved ALP/Exhibit "A" is on file with the FAA which reflects the
current land use of the airport.

Utilization of Surplus Property is proper.

Utilization of Section 16/23/516 lands is proper.

Sale or disposal of property acquired under FAAP/ADAP/AIP.

Utilization and accounting of airport revenues is proper.

Fee and rental rate structures which are maintained will make the
airport as self‑sustaining as possible.

Sponsor rights and powers are preserved.

To the best of my knowledge, the lease log reflects all major leases on
the airport or airport property.

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|                                 | Note: Please return this form to   |
|                                 | the appropriate                    |
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|                                 | Airports District Office:          |
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| **     **                       | Denver ADO        | Helena ADO     |
|                                 |                   |                |
|                                 | Federal Aviation  | FAA Bldg, Ste  |
|                                 | Admin             | 2              |
|                                 |                   |                |
|                                 | 26805 E. 68^th^   | 2725 Skyway Dr |
|                                 | Ave, Ste 224      |                |
|                                 |                   | Helena, MT     |
|                                 | Denver, CO        | 59601          |
|                                 | 80249-6361        |                |
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| (Typed or printed name)         |                   |                |
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| **     **                       | Seattle ADO       |                |
|                                 |                   |                |
|                                 | Federal Aviation  |                |
|                                 | Admin             |                |
|                                 |                   |                |
|                                 | 1601 Lind Ave SW, |                |
|                                 | Ste 250           |                |
|                                 |                   |                |
|                                 | Renton, WA        |                |
|                                 | 98055-4055        |                |
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| (Title or Position)             |                   |                |
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**[A GUIDE TO SPONSOR OBLIGATION]{.underline}**

This guide provides information on various obligations by airport
sponsors through Federal agreements and/or property conveyances. The
obligations listed are those generally found in agreement and conveyance
documents. Sponsors should be aware, however, that dissimilarities do
exist, and are therefore urged to review the actual agreement or
conveyance document itself to determine the specific obligations they
are subject to.

**[SOURCES OF OBLIGATIONS:]{.underline}**

a\. Grant agreements issued under the Federal Airport Act of 1946, the
Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, and the Airport and Airway
Improvement Act of 1982.

b\. Surplus airport property instruments of transfer, issued pursuant to
Section 13g of the Surplus Property Act of 1944.

c\. Deeds of conveyance issued under Section 16 of the Federal Airport
Act of 1946, under Section 23 of the Airport and Airway Development Act
of 1970, and under Section 516 of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act
of 1982.

d\. AP-4 agreement authorized by various acts between 1939 and 1944.
(Note: All AP-4 agreements have expired; however, sponsors continue to
be subject to the statutory exclusive rights prohibition.)

e\. Environmental documents prepared in accordance with current Federal
Aviation Administration requirements which address the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Airport and Airway Improvement
Act of 1982.

**[OBLIGATIONS:]{.underline}**

a\. **[Exclusive Rights Prohibition:]{.underline}**

\(1\) [Airports subject to]{.underline}: Any Federal agreement or
property conveyance.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To operate the airport without granting
or permitting any exclusive right to conduct any aeronautical activity
at the airport. (Aeronautical activity is defined as any activity which
involves, makes possible, or is required for the operation of an
aircraft, or which contributes to or is required for the safety of such
operations; i.e., air taxi and charter operations, aircraft storage,
sale of aviation fuel, etc.)

\(3\) [Duration of obligation:]{.underline} For as long as the property
is used as an airport.

b\. **[Maintenance of the Airport:]{.underline}**

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} FAAP/ADAP/AIP agreements,
surplus property, conveyances, and certain Section 16/13/516
conveyances.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To preserve and maintain the airport
facilities in a safe and serviceable condition. This applies to all
facilities shown on the approved ALP which are dedicated for aviation
use, and includes facilities conveyed under the Surplus Property Act.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation]{.underline}: Throughout the useful life
of the facility but no longer than 20 years from the date of execution
of grant agreement. For facilities conveyed under the Surplus Property
Act, the obligation continues only for the useful life of the facility.
In either case, FAA concurrence for discontinuance of maintenance is
required.

c\. **[Operation of the Airport:]{.underline}**

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} FAA/ADAP/AIP agreements and
surplus property conveyances.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To operate the aeronautical and common
use areas for the benefit of the public and in a manner that will
eliminate hazards to aircraft and persons.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation]{.underline}: Twenty years from the date
of execution of the grant agreement. Obligation runs with the land for
surplus property conveyance.

d\. [**Protection of Approaches**:]{.underline}

\(1\) Airports subject to: FAA/ADAP/AIP agreements and surplus property
conveyances.

\(2\) [Obligation:]{.underline} To prevent, insofar as it is reasonably
possible, the growth or establishment of obstructions in the aerial
approaches to the airport. (The term "obstruction" refers to natural or
man‑made objects which penetrate the imaginary surfaces as defined in
FAR Part 77, or other appropriate citation applicable to the specific
agreement or conveyance document.)

\(3\) [Duration of obligation:]{.underline} Twenty years from the date
of execution of the grant agreement. Obligation runs with the land for
surplus property conveyance.

e\. **[Compatible Land Use]{.underline}**:

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} FAAP (after 1964)/ADAP/AIP
agreements.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To take appropriate action, to the
extent reasonable, to restrict the use of lands in the vicinity of the
airport to activities and purposes compatible with normal airport
operations.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation]{.underline}: Twenty years from the date
of execution of the grant agreement.

f\. **[Availability of Fair and Reasonable Terms:]{.underline}**

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} Any Federal Agreement or
property conveyance.

\(2\) [Obligation:]{.underline} To operate the airport for the use and
benefit of the public to make it available to all types, kinds, and
classes of aeronautical activity on fair and reasonable terms and
without unjust discrimination.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation]{.underline}: Twenty years from the date
of execution for grant agreement prior to 1964. For grants executed
subsequent to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, statutory
requirement prohibiting discrimination remains in effect for as long as
the property is used as an airport. Obligation runs with the land for
surplus property and Section 16/23/516 conveyances.

g\. **[Adherence to the Airport Layout Plan:]{.underline}**

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} FAAP/ADAP/AlP agreements.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To develop, operate, and maintain the
airport in accordance with the latest approved airport layout plan. In
addition, airport land depicted on the latest property map (Exhibit "A")
cannot be disposed of or otherwise encumbered without prior FAA
approval.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation:]{.underline} Twenty years from the date
of execution of grant agreement.

h\. **[Utilization of Surplus Property:]{.underline}**

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} Surplus property conveyances.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: Property conveyed under the Surplus
Property Act must be used to support the development, maintenance and
operation of the airport. If not needed to directly support an aviation
use, such property must be available for use to produce income for the
airport. Such property may not be leased or rented at a discount or for
nominal consideration to subsidize non airport objectives. Airport
property cannot be used, leased, sold, salvaged, or disposed of for
other than airport purposes without FAA approval.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation:]{.underline} Runs with the land.

i\. **[Utilization of Section 16/23/516 lands]{.underline}**:

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} Section 16/23/516 conveyances.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: Property must be used for airport
purposes; i.e., uses directly related to the actual operation or the
foreseeable aeronautical development of the airport. Incidental use of
the property must be approved by the FAA.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation:]{.underline} Runs with the land.

j\. **[Sale or Other Disposal of Property Acquired Under
FAAP/ADAP/AIP]{.underline}**:

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} FAAP/ADAP/AIP agreements.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To obtain FAA approval for the sale or
other disposal of property acquired under FAAP/ADAP/AIP, as well as
approval for the use of any net proceeds realized.

\(3\) [Duration of obligation:]{.underline}

\(a\) At locations where the most recent grant agreement was executed
prior to January 2, 1979, all land acquired under FAAP/ADAP/AIP
(regardless of the project under which it was acquired) and designated
as airport property on the latest Exhibit "A", is subject to the above
obligation for 20 years from the date of execution of that most recent
grant.

\(b\) At locations with grant agreements executed on or after January 2,
1979, [all]{.underline} land acquired under FAAP/ADAP/AIP (regardless of
the project under which it was acquired) and designated as airport
property on the latest Exhibit "A", remains subject to the above
obligation without time limitation. The standard 20-year grant
obligation period does [not]{.underline} apply.

\(4\) [Special Condition Affecting Noise Land]{.underline}: At locations
with grant agreements involving land acquired for noise compatibility to
dispose of such land at the earliest practicable time following
designation by FAA, with net proceeds returned to the airport.

k\. **[Utilization of Airport Revenue]{.underline}**:

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} Any Federal Agreement or
property conveyance.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To apply revenue derived from the use of
airport property toward the operation, maintenance, and development of
the airport. Diversion of airport revenue to a non airport purpose must
be approved by the FAA. (NOTE: Airports that have received AIP funds in
some cases may expend funds for the capital or operation costs of the
airport, the local airport system, or other local facilities which are
owned or operated by the owner or operator of the airport, and directly
related to the actual transportation of passengers or property. Contact
your Airports District Office for additional information and approval.)

\(3\) [Duration of obligation:]{.underline} Twenty years from the date
of the grant agreement. Obligation runs with the land for surplus
property and Section 16/23/516 conveyances.

\(4\) [Special Conditions Affecting Noise Land and Future Aeronautical
Use Land]{.underline}:

At locations with grant agreements including noise land or future
aeronautical use land to apply revenue derived from interim use of the
property to projects eligible for grant under the AIP. Income may not be
used for the matching share of any grant.

l\. **[National Emergency Use Provision]{.underline}**:

\(1\) [Airport subject to:]{.underline} Surplus property conveyances
(where sponsor not released from this clause.)

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: That during any war or national
emergency, the government has the right of exclusive possession and
control of the airport.

\(3\) [Duration of Obligation]{.underline}: Runs with the land (unless
released from this clause by the FAA.)

m\. **[Fee and Rental Structure]{.underline}**:

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} FAAP/ADAP/AIP agreements.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To maintain a fee and rental structure
of the facilities and services being provided the airport users which
will make the airport as self‑sustaining as possible. (Note: Fair and
reasonable for aeronautical activities and fair market value for all
others.)

\(3\) [Duration of obligation]{.underline}: Twenty years from the date
of execution of the grant agreements.

n\. [**Preserving Rights and Powers**:]{.underline}

\(1\) [Airports subject to:]{.underline} FAAP/ADAP/AIP agreements.

\(2\) [Obligation]{.underline}: To not enter into any transaction which
would operate to deprive it of any of the rights and powers necessary to
perform any or all of the sponsor assurances without FAA approval, and
will act promptly to acquire, extinguish or modify any outstanding
rights or claims of right of others which would interfere with such
performance by the sponsor. To not dispose of or encumber its title or
other interests in the site and facilities for the duration of the
terms, conditions, and assurances in the grant agreement without FAA
approval.

> \(3\) [Duration of Obligation]{.underline}: Twenty years from the date
> of execution of the grant agreements.

o\. **[Environmental Requirements]{.underline}**: The Airport Airway
Improvement Act of 1982 requires that for certain types of project, an
environment review be conducted. The review can take the form of either
an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. These
environmental documents often contain commitments related to mitigation
of environmental impacts. FAA approval of environmental documents
containing such commitments have the effect of requiring that these
commitments be fulfilled before FAA grant issuance or as part of the
grant.

p\. The above obligations represent the more important and potentially
the most controversial of the obligations assumed by an airport sponsor.
Other obligations that may be found in grant agreements are:

‑Use of Government Aircraft

‑Land for Federal Facilities

‑Standard Accounting Systems

‑Reports and Inspections

‑Consultation with Users

‑Terminal Development Prerequisites

‑Construction Inspection and Approval

‑Minimum Wage Rates

‑Veterans Preference

‑Audits, Audit Reports and Record keeping Requirement

‑Local Approval

‑Civil Rights

‑Construction Accomplishment

‑Planning Projects

‑Good Title

‑Sponsor Fund Availability

**[LEASE LOG]{.underline}**

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|                      | DATE**   |           |           | RATE**    |
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| **Lease rates based on fair market value?**  | **Yes**  | **No**    |
|                                              |          |           |
| **All airport revenue credited to airport    | **Yes**  | **No**    |
| account?**                                   |          |           |
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