General and special funds-Continued Object Classification (in thousands of dollars)-Continued OPERATIONS-Continued tion aids commissioned during part of 1965 and of new facilities in 1966 are more than offset by the discontinuance of nonessential facilities and increased productivity. 4. Administration of flight standards program.-This activity covers the establishment and enforcement of the civil air regulations which are designed to assure the high standards of safety in aviation. Inspections are made and certificates issued for aircraft, airmen, aircraft operators, and air agencies that meet safety or competency requirements. Facility flight inspection functions and management and maintenance of Agency aircraft are also included in this activity. The decreased requirements in 1966 result primarily from efficiencies achieved in all program areas of this activity and particularly in the conduct of flight inspection. 5. Administration of medical programs.-This activity covers the development of regulations governing the physical and mental fitness of airmen and other persons whose health affects safety in flight; health and medical programs for Agency personnel; the administration of an aviation medical research program, the project costs of which are financed under Research and development; and the operation of the Civil Aeromedical Research Institute Building. 6. Research direction.-This activity covers the direction and administration of the research and development program, the direct project costs of which are financed under the Research and development appropriation; and administrative support for the operation of the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center at Atlantic City, N.J. 7. Administration of airports program. This activity includes costs of preparing the annual National Airport Plan; development of airport planning, design, and construction standards; furnishing of planning and engineering advisory services; administration of the Federalaid airport program; assuring compliance of public agencies with the provisions of agreements relating to airports; and promoting airport safety. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) improvement by contract or purchase and hire of air navigation and For an additional amount for the acquisition, establishment, and experimental facilities, including the initial acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant; the construction and furnishing of quarters and related accommodations for officers and employees of the Federal Aviation Agency stationed at remote localities where such accommodations are not available; [(at a total cost of construction of not to exceed $50,000 per housing unit in Alaska); and purchase of eight aircraft; $50,000,000, $51,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from States, counties, municipalities, other public authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred in the establishment of air navigation facilities: Provided further, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be available for the construction of a new wind tunnel. (49 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.; 49 U.S.C. 1507, 1151-1160; Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 21-00-1305-0-1-501 Program by activities: 1. Air route traffic control centers: 1964 1965 1966 actual estimate estimate Personnel compensation: 11.1 Permanent positions.... 349,748 11.3 Positions other than permanent... 1,729 380,093 2,216 11.4 Special personal service payments.. 16 11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 20,009 11 20,409 20,299 11,919 15,900 10,630 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities.. 2,184 1,912 13 Total obligations, Federal Aviation Agency..... 496,744 536,957 533,500 (d) Visual aids.... (c) Instrument landing systems.-- (b) Low-medium frequency facilities. 25,563 6,700 19,500 1,100 4,700 (e) Intermediate fields................... 2,570 2. Airport traffic control towers: (a) Terminal area radar. (b) Other tower facilities. 3. Flight service stations: (a) Domestic.. Under this appropriation, the Federal airways system is being improved by the installation of new equipment and the construction and modernization of facilities. This request proposes continuation of the program started in prior years to automate the en route air traffic control system. In addition, the appropriation 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 1966 estimate will carry forward the program to increase the capacity of the airways system and to make its operations more efficient and safer. Operating costs of facilities procured under this appropriation are financed by the appropriation entitled "Operations." 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 and weather information. (c) Instrument landing systems cover the installation of facilities which provide pilots with direction, distance, and glide slope information for making approaches to runways under poor visibility conditions. (d) Visual aids cover the installation of lighting aids which assist the pilot in making final approaches to airport runways. (e) Intermediate fields are emergency landing areas provided on a few air routes where public airports are not available. 5. Housing, utilities, and miscellaneous facilities.-This section includes support facilities and items not covered elsewhere. 6. 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) Multipurpose aircraft are used to provide logistic support for remote facilities and for administrative purposes. 7. Research, test, and evaluation facilities.-This activity supports the acquisition of equipment for general purpose use in the research and development program and the construction and improvement of facilities at the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1. Air route traffic control centers.-(a) Long-range radar provides controllers with information on aircraft positions at distances up to 185 miles. (b) Automation equipment 25.2 Services of other agencies. Covers computers and other devices which aid controllers in handling en route air traffic. (c) Other center facilities cover the installation of equipment to provide communications and related 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. (a) Domestic flight service stations and associated facilities provide flight assistance service to pilots. (b) International flight service stations provide long-distance communications for transoceanic flights. Transportation of things.... 1,836 2,142 1,345 23.0 Rent, communications, and utilities. 24.0 Printing and reproduction.. 25.1 Other services.. 26.0 Supplies and materials.. 31.0 Equipment............... 32.0 Lands and structures. 4. Aircraft safety. This activity provides for a program, coordinated with the Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, to study, develop, and evaluate devices to enhance the safety of aircraft by providing practical solutions to critical safety problems and a sound basis for airworthiness standards and safety regulations. 5. Airports. This provides for research and experimentation to establish criteria for designing airports and development and test of airport equipment. 6. Aviation medicine. This provides for conducting an aeromedical research effort directed toward the identification and elimination of those physical, physiological, and psychological factors which may jeopardize safety in flight. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1964 1965 1966 actual estimate estimate 22,100 24,399 20,100 7,290 10,000 9,000 940 1,500 2,450 3,010 6,288 4,500 Identification code 2,560 2,300 2,200 21-00-1300-0-1-501 1,809 1,850 1,750 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. Research and development is conducted through contracts with qualified private firms, universities, and individuals, or by agency staff or other government agencies. The 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 work in the fields of data processing and display, data acquisition, and communications are included. Total number of permanent positions... Average salary of ungraded positions. $10,307 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 police use, for replacement only, which may exceed by $400 the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year; purchase, cleaning and repair of uniforms; and arms and ammunition; [$3,565,000.] $3,730,000. (49 U.S.C. 1348 (b); 54 Stat. 686 and 1030; 61 Stat. 94; Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 2. Navigation. This provides for modernization, expansion, and improvements of the common system navigation facilities in the United States and in oversea areas here international agreements require U.S. participation. 21-00-1315-0-1-501 Work in the fields of landing systems, short- and longdistance 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 techniques to improve the quality of aviation weather information and services. The effects of weather on air traffic management techniques and systems are also analyzed. progra and Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars)-Continued Revenue, Expense, and Retained Earnings (in thousands of dollars) to st tand orts eting cal 71 Total obligations (affecting expenditures).. 72 Obligated balance, start of year... 74 Obligated balance, end of year.. 77 Adjustments in expired accounts.. 90 91 This appropriation finances management, operations, protection and capital outlay costs for equipment and maintenance projects for the Washington National Airport. The 1966 estimate provides a modest increase for maintenance and servicing to accommodate forecast traffic growth. Direct operating costs and capital outlays of the airport are currently financed by direct appropriations with revenues, for services to tenants and other users, being 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 by other major commercial airports, and total actual revenue together with amounts representing the value of services furnished other Government agencies for which no collections are made. This unrealized revenue includes landing fees for Government aircraft and rental charges for office and hangar space used by Government agencies. Assets: FINANCIAL CONDITION [In thousands of dollars] Unexpended appropriations... Deposit funds.. Accounts receivable, repayments to ap propriations.. Selected assets: Accounts receivable, general fund re 18.414 19.496 20,000 4,854 5.761 4,500 Work in progress.. Total assets...- Operations at Washington National Airport reflect a profitable position in spite of increased maintenance costs resulting from the aging of original facilities and expanded Liabilities:" operating costs due to new facilities and legislative salary increases. The sound financial position is attributable to the implementation of schedules of rates and charges commensurate with additional services and improved facilities. Current accrued. 750-100-6548 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] seven passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only, of which six are for police type use, [for replacement only, which] and may exceed by [$300] $400 the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year; purchase, cleaning and repair of uniforms; and arms and ammunition; [$4,319,000.] $4,720,000. (49 U.S.C. 1348(b); 64 Stat. 770; Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 21-00-1316-0-1-501 Total selected resources.... This appropriation finances management, operation and protection expenses together with capital costs for equipment and minor maintenance projects at the federally owned Dulles International Airport. The 1966 estimate provides for an increased level of facility maintenance and servicing related to the expected growth in airport traffic. 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. Direct operating costs and capital outlays for the airport are financed by direct appropriations, with revenues received for services to tenants and other users to be deposited in the U.S. Treasury. 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. Revenue, Expense, and Retained Earnings (in thousands of dollars) 713 660 850 950 Landing: 860 911 1,024 estimate estimate Total costs (including interest and depre Program by activities: ciation). 3.254 3,591 3.842 Operating costs, funded: Total revenues. 627 650 696 1. Landing area.... 860 2. Mobile lounge area. 587 3. Industrial-commercial area.. 622 4. Other areas.. 1,680 735 Mobile lounge: 1,780 614 2,004 Direct operating costs.. 587 622 735 651 671 Total costs (including interest and depre Total operating costs, funded. ciation). Capital outlay... Total revenues.. 175 187 200 Total program costs, funded.. -918 -1,017 4,006 Change in selected resources 1 -53 Total costs (including interest and depre 3.823 Financing: Total revenues.. 1.196 1,137 1,267 25 Unobligated balance lapsing.. New obligational authority.. Other: New obligational authority: ciation). Total costs (including interest and depre 40 Appropriation............... 3,985 Total revenues. 44 Proposed supplemental due to civilian pay increases.. Net loss... 60 Total all areas: Direct operating costs.. Total costs (including interest and deprecia 4,434 |