Under this appropriation, the Federal airways system is being improved by the installation of new equipment and the construction and modernization of facilities. The appropriation also finances major capital items required by other agency programs such as aircraft for facility flight inspection and experimental facilities for the research and development program. The 1965 estimate will carry forward the program to increase the capacity of the airways system and to make its operations more efficient and safe. Operating costs of facilities procured under this appropriation are financed by the appropriation entitled Operations. 1. Air traffic control centers. (a) Long-range radar aids en route air traffic control by displaying aircraft positions at distances up to 185 miles. (b) Automation equipment covers computers and other devices which aid controllers in handling air traffic. (c) Other center facilities cover the installation of equipment to provide the required communications and additional services. 2. Airport traffic control towers.-(a) Terminal area radar aids traffic control in the vicinity of airports by displaying aircraft positions at distances up to 60 miles. (b) Other tower facilities cover the establishment, improvement, and relocation of airport traffic control tower facilities. 3. Flight service stations.-Domestic and international flight service stations include the structures, communications, and other equipment used to relay traffic control information and to provide other flight assistance to pilots. 4. Air navigation facilities.-(a) VORTAC covers the installation of standard short-range navigation aids which define airways and routes and provide pilots distance and direction. (b) Low/medium frequency facilities include radio beacons and ranges which provide pilots with direction information and define certain airways. (c) Instrument landing systems cover the installation of electronic devices which provide pilots with direction, distance, and glide slope information for making approaches to runways under poor visibility conditions. (d) Approach lighting systems cover the installation of lighting to assist the pilot making final approaches to airport runways. (e) Intermediate fields are emergency landing areas provided on certain air routes in areas where public airports are not available. 5. Aircraft and related equipment.-(a) Facility flight inspection covers aircraft and avionics equipment to flight inspect the accuracy and other characteristics of navigation and traffic control aids. (b) Training covers aircraft used to provide flight training and to maintain the proficiency of operations inspectors. (c) Research support covers aircraft used in research, experimentation, development and test of navigation aids and other airways equipment. (d) Other aircraft are used to provide logistic support for remote facilities, for use by Agency officials, and for other Agency functions. 6. Research, test, and evaluation facilities.-This activity supports the acquisition of equipment for general purpose use in the research and development program, construction and improvement of facilities at the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center (NAFEC) and purchase of pre-production prototype models of equipment for operational evaluation. These facilities will be installed at a field site for operational evaluation and will remain as a capital investment in the operating system. 7. Housing, utilities, and miscellaneous facilities.-This includes support facilities and items not covered else where. 42 Insurance claims and indemnities. 21 22 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. 24 25 Other services.. 10,423 Subtotal.. Deduct quarters and subsistence charges. Total obligations................ Total number of permanent positions.. Average salary of ungraded positions. Under the Federal Airport Act, grants are made to public agencies to aid the development and improvement of public airports. These grants generally cover 50% of project costs and are limited to facilities deemed essential under the criteria of safety, convenience, and efficiency. Contract authorizations were provided for this program through 1961. These authorizations together with the appropriations to liquidate obligations incurred under the authorizations are reflected in the schedules for Grantsin-aid for airports (liquidation of contract authorization). Public Law 87-255 amended the Federal Airport Act to provide additional appropriation authorizations of $75 million for each of the years 1962, 1963 and 1964. This account covers appropriations authorized under that act as well as appropriations of prior years, beginning with fiscal year 1962. A proposed supplemental appropriation of $75 million for 1965 will be separately transmitted. The following table summarizes activity under both the contract authority and the new program which is funded by direct appropriations (dollars in millions): ports. The legislation would provide appropriation authorizations of $75 million for each of the years 1965, 1966, and 1967. In line with the procedures contemplated by the 1961 Federal Airport Act amendments, the proposed authorization of $75 million for 1965 will be separately transmitted for inclusion in a 1964 supplemental appropriation act. In addition, an appropriation estimate for the proposed 1966 authorization of $75 million will be separately transmitted. GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) For liquidation of obligations incurred under authority granted in the Act of August 3, 1955 (69 Stat. 441), to enter into contracts, [$20,000,000,1 $7,000,000, to remain available until expended. (49 U.S.C. 1101-1106; 1108-1119; Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Airports having projects in program. GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Under proposed legislation.-Legislation has been sub Appropriation to liquidate contract authorization.... The Federal Airport Act, as amended in 1955, provided for contract authorization of $42.5 million for 1956 and $63 million for each of the succeeding years 1957 through 1961. These authorizations continued a program of grants to public agencies to assist them in the development and improvement of a national system of airports to serve civil aviation. It is estimated that an appropriation of $7 million will be required for 1965 to liquidate obligations incurred under these contract authorizations. Public Law 87-255, approved September 20, 1961, and subsequent authorizations provide for funding of grants through direct appropriations rather than contract authority. Appropriations proposed pursuant to these authorizations are shown under heading Grants-in-aid for airports. The narrative statement for that account includes data on the total airport grant program financed by both contract authorization and direct appropriations. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT mitted to Congress to continue the program of grants-in-development, and service testing in accordance with the provisions aid for the construction and improvement of public air For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for research, of the Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. 1301-1542), including con struction of experimental facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant, [$40,000,000 $42,000,000, to remain available the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, to until expended. (49 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.; Independent Offices Appro- study, research, develop, and evaluate devices to enhance priation Act, 1964.) the safety of aircraft by providing a sound basis for airworthiness standards and safety regulations. 5. Airports. This provides for research and experimentation in airport design, and the development and test of airport equipment. 6. Aviation medicine.-This provides for aeromedical research directed toward identification and elimination of physical, physiological, and psychological factors which affect safety in flight. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1. Air traffic control.. 2. Navigation... 27,856 23,605 24,905 3. Aviation weather.. 4. Aircraft safety.. 5. Airports. 6. Aviation medicine. The Federal Aviation Agency carries out a program to improve and modernize the national system of aviation. facilities through the development of new systems, procedures, and devices. The Agency also carries out a program of medical research to aid in the development of rules and regulations governing the certification of airmen and to assure aviation safety. 32 Lands and structures.. Total obligations....... Research and development is conducted through contracts with private firms, universities, and individuals, or by Agency staff or by other Government agencies and data, procedures, or equipment resulting from this program are tested and evaluated to determine their potential value in meeting air traffic control and navigation needs. 1. Air traffic control.-This provides for improving the airways system by applying existing technology to air traffic control problems and by long-range research and development to meet future needs. Studies of present airways system operations and future requirements and Employees in permanent positions, end of year: work in the fields of data processing and display, data acquisition, and communications are included. 2. Navigation. This provides for modernization, expansion, and improvements of the common system navigation facilities in the United States and in overseas areas where international agreements require U.S. participation. Work in the fields of landing systems, short- and long-distance navigation, and flight inspection are included. 3. Aviation weather. This provides for a program, coordinated with the Departments of Defense and Commerce, to develop devices and improve techniques for the communication and display of weather information to aviation users. The effects of weather on air traffic management techniques and systems are also analyzed. 4. Aircraft safety. This activity provides for a program, coordinated with the Department of Defense and Total number of permanent positions.. Civilian.. Average GS grade.. Average GS salary. Average salary of ungraded positions.. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT For expenses incident to the care, operation, maintenance, improvement and protection of the Washington National Airport; [including purchase of two passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; purchase, cleaning and repair of uniforms; and arms and ammunition; [$3,581,500.] $3,631,000. (49 U.S.C. 1348(b); 54 Stat. 686 and 1030; 61 Stat. 94; Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1964.) 21 Travel and transportation of persons. 22 Transportation of things........... 31 Equipment.--- Employees in other positions, end of year, This appropriation finances management, operations, protection and capital outlay costs for equipment and maintenance projects for the Washington National Airport. Major construction projects are financed under the appropriation Construction, Washington National Airport. The 1965 estimate provides for slightly increased levels of facility maintenance and servicing. Direct operating costs and capital outlays of the Airport are financed by direct appropriations. Revenues for services to tenants and other users are deposited in the U.S. Treasury. The following statements reflect financial results of the total operations including computation of unfunded depreciation and interest on a basis comparable to that used pre by other major commercial airports, and total actual revenue together with amounts representing the value of services furnished other Government agencies for which This unrealized revenue inno collections are made. cludes landing fees for Government aircraft and rental charges for office and hangar space used by Government agencies. Operations at Washington National Airport reflect a profitable position despite increased despite increased costs resulting from the expansion and modernization program commenced in 1961. This is largely due to the adoption of new schedules of rates and charges commensurate with additional services and improved facilities. ment and minor maintenance projects at the federally owned Dulles International Airport. Major construction projects are financed under the appropriation Construction, Dulles International Airport. Direct operating costs and capital outlays for the airport are financed by direct appropriations, with revenues received for services to tenants and other users deposited in the U.S. Treasury. The following statement reflects the anticipated result of operations, including the computation of unfunded depreciation and interest on all assets on a basis comparable to that used by other major commercial airports. Although the financial statements reflect deficits during the next few years, the rate structure at the airport is on a basis that will assure the recovery of operating costs, interest expenses, and an appropriate return on the Government's investment during the airport's useful life. STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE [In thousands of dollars] Total costs (including Total number of permanent positions... 362 383 366 DULLES INTERNATIONAL Direct interest and Full-time equivalent of other positions... Average number of all employees.... Lion) revenues loss, net 344 368 357 Employees in permanent positions, end of year.. Fiscal year 1963: Area: Employees in other positions, end of year Average GS grade....... Mobile lounge.. Average GS salary. Average salary of ungraded positions. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT For expenses incident to the care, operation, maintenance, improvement and protection of the Dulles International Airport, including purchase of three passenger motor vehicles for police type use, which may exceed by $300 the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year; purchase, cleaning and repair of uniforms; and arms and ammunition; [$3,985,000.] $4,619,000. (49 U.S.C. 1348(b); 64 Stat. 770; Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) |