http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/ ACRP - Environment (Noise/Air/Water/Sustainability) http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183250.aspx d810854c-f2f8-ee11-b8a1-20040feec779 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:00:57 GMT Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in many products, from consumer products to building materials. For airports, the primary implication is associated with aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) used in firefighting. For many years, airport operators were required to use AFFFs and, as a result of recommended training requirements and fire response, may have had releases of AFFFs to the environment. ACRP Research Report 262: PFAS Management at Airports: A Guide , from TRB's Airport Cooperati... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_262 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183268.aspx 5c79550d-4419-ef11-b8a2-20040feec779 Fri, 24 May 2024 15:19:19 GMT Energy resiliency strategies, established by developing an airport energy resiliency roadmap, help ensure the continued operations of an airport in the face of near-term disruptive events and longer-term shifts in energy supply and demand. Airport Energy Resiliency: A Primer summarizes the benefits of energy resiliency, outlines the processes for achieving it, and addresses the role of airport leaders. The associated ACRP Research Report 260: Airport Energy Resiliency Roadmap details a step-by-step proce... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_260RF http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183182.aspx c009f692-9818-4329-a003-14a7036f2647 Fri, 24 May 2024 15:00:35 GMT An airport’s energy service from the grid may be vulnerable to increasing demands and costs and the potential for short- or long-term disruptions caused by natural and human-caused events. Developing an airport energy resiliency roadmap allows the airport to establish a baseline of its energy use, supply, and vulnerabilities; set goals and related strategies in concert with stakeholder input to address its energy resiliency; and prioritize and integrate the strategies into other airport planning processe... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=Pagesfromacrp_rpt_260 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183148.aspx bb203ffd-72c1-40d9-afdc-0e771b1cce42 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:00:41 GMT Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is the term used for a corporate disclosure framework that focuses on a reporting organization’s risks and means of mitigating issues with respect to environmental, social, and governance matters. While sustainability is a familiar concept to airports in the United States—with many having developed sustainability management or master plans, sustainability reports, and goals—ESG reporting is a new and rapidly evolving trend within the airport industry.... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_wod_058 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183123.aspx c7490dc5-113f-4eb2-a951-ff33b5607eea Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:00:41 GMT Obstructions from trees around airports can hinder aircraft operations, requiring the airport to manage tree growth, both on and even off airport property. ACRP Research Report 259: Methods to Manage Tree Growth Near Airports , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, identifies the mitigation strategies to address immediate needs, and longterm planning. http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_259 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183086.aspx 3a485f1f-6c75-4e51-9e3c-9c30366ea1d9 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:00:14 GMT To support safe operations, airport operators and tenants apply a variety of deicing and anti-icing chemicals (collectively, “deicers”) to aircraft and airport paved surfaces. ACRP Research Report 257: Guide for Treatment of Airport Stormwater Containing Deicers: Update , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, provides a comprehensive guide for selecting appropriate technologies to treat stormwater containing deicers at airports. Supplemental to the report are Appendix B: Deicer Treatment Techn... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_257 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183076.aspx 54bb9bb9-b5fe-411e-b3fc-a71682a76381 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:17 GMT Turf and vegetation management practices differ at airports because of each airport’s unique terrain, geography, and vegetation. Although there is some guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration on airside applications for artificial turf, information on the means, methods, techniques, and practices airports use to manage airfield turf and vegetation is sparse. ACRP Synthesis 128: Airfield Turf and Vegetation Management Practices , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, documents airfiel... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_syn_129 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183075.aspx 82a5c753-0b8d-46d4-ba98-9bb7b8535917 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:00:02 GMT Emissions from surface traffic can be a substantial portion of carbon emissions at an airport. ACRP Synthesis 127: Airport Programs That Reduce Landside Vehicle Carbon Emissions , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, provides information on the use of airport programs or initiatives that reduce carbon emissions from vehicles accessing the airport. http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_syn_127 http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/183046.aspx bd0200ef-7171-4f51-bbe6-3aa81e6356cc Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:00:36 GMT Airports face increasing regulatory and technical challenges for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found on or near their facilities. Sources of PFAS may be attributable to activities such as the use of aqueous film forming foam during aircraft rescue and firefighting activities or from airport neighbors who use products that contain PFAS. ACRP Research Report 255: PFAS Source Differentiation Guide for Airports , from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program, provides recommended pr... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_255a http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182989.aspx 867fdf4f-733b-48cc-8850-d14f2cd0c33d Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:31 GMT The threat of wildlife strikes with aircraft is increasing due to larger bird populations and quieter aircraft. The challenge of managing this risk has prompted the development of Wildlife Hazard Management Plans (WHMPs) by airport operators, which are required to be reviewed regularly. However, there is little guidance available to assess the effectiveness of these plans over time. ACRP Research Report 250: Program Evaluation Report Card Tool for Wildlife Hazard Management Plans: User Guide , from TRB's... http://www.trb.org/Resource.ashx?sn=cover_acrp_rpt_250