2.2 FAA Requirements for Proposed Development
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for proposed development must be followed at BWI Marshall and Martin State Airports. Designers shall take these items into consideration during the design process and develop project schedules accordingly. During preliminary design, designers shall identify to the Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) Project Manager the impact of each requirement on the project.
Unless otherwise approved by the MDOT MAA Project Manager, it shall be the designers’ responsibility to submit all required information identified below well enough in advance to receive all FAA approvals and permits prior to advertisement of the construction documents. Construction Notice to Proceed (NTP) shall not be given on any project until all FAA approvals have been obtained.
With prior approval from the MDOT MAA Project Manager, Consultants may submit items directly to the FAA on behalf of the MDOT MAA. All submissions shall be made to the FAA Washington Airports District Office (WADO) unless otherwise noted.
The following requirements apply:
1. Environmental document coordination for all development projects as follows:
a. At the initiation of each project, the Consultant shall obtain a determination from the MDOT MAA Office of Environmental Services on the required environmental coordination and documentation needed for each project.
b. For large/complex projects, designers shall set up a preliminary coordination meeting with the MDOT MAA Environmental Planning Section to coordinate the design with the environmental documentation preparation.
c. For development projects with the potential to be categorically excluded, plans shall be submitted to the MDOT MAA Environmental Planning Section at the same time the review plans are submitted to the MDOT MAA Project Manager. MDOT MAA needs approximately 30 days to prepare and submit an Environmental Impact Evaluation Form A to the FAA. FAA review time is approximately 15 days. Note: Durations may be longer due to project specifics and the coordination required with state and federal agencies.
2. Pre-design meetings are required for all airfield projects prior to 30% completion.
3. Line of sight (shadow studies), ground radar interference and reflectivity studies for new or modified structures and buildings shall be submitted to the FAA prior to 30% design completion.
4. Eight copies of the construction safety and phasing plans shall be submitted for FAA approval. Designers must include on the Safety and Phasing plans the locations and heights of all structures penetrating any navigational surfaces. Both permanent and temporary structures, including construction equipment, are included in this requirement. Construction equipment heights should be estimated on a worst-case basis and equipment locations should be broadly shown, i.e. envelope locations with coordinates defining the corners.
The Safety and Phasing Plan shall be submitted well enough in advance to receive approval prior to advertisement of the construction documents. Designers should submit eight copies of the Safety and Phasing plans to the FAA. Upon receipt, the FAA will review and approve the structure locations and heights in conjunction with the safety and phasing. FAA review time is 60-90 calendar days. Once approval is received, designers shall provide a copy of the FAA approved plans to MDOT MAA, Office of Planning & Real Estate.
MDOT MAA’s Office of Planning & Real Estate shall then issue an Airport Zoning Permit to the contractor per the accepted plan. If the Contractor wants to place equipment and/or cranes at locations and heights which differ from the FAA approved plan, they will be required to submit a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460-1). Once Form 7460-1 has been approved by the FAA, the Office of Planning & Real Estate will issue an additional Airport Zoning Permit for those items which differ from the original plan.
Completed Modification of Standards (MOS) forms shall be submitted to the FAA for approval for each modification requested. FAA review time is approximately 60 days.
5. Changes to the FAA Part 139 signing and marking plans shall be submitted (on a separate drawing) to the MDOT MAA Project Manager and Office of Airport Operations (OPS) for internal review. Upon MDOT MAA approval, Consultants shall provide OPS with three copies of the plan(s), which will be forwarded on to the FAA Eastern Region for coordination and approval. Upon approval, the Eastern Region will send a copy of the approved plan(s) stating that the changes will be added to the next revision of the signage plan to MDOT MAA and WADO. The MDOT MAA Project Manager will forward an approved copy of the signed plan(s) to the designer. MDOT MAA coordination and review time is approximately 14 days, and FAA review time is approximately 30 days.
6. Temporary and permanent changes to the Airport Operations fence lines shall be submitted to the FAA for approval. FAA review time is approximately 30 days.
7. Copies of the plans, specifications, and design report for all projects which MDOT MAA plans to request AIP or PFC funding shall be submitted for FAA approval. In addition to the final submission, designers shall submit 60% plans and specifications to FAA for review and comment. MDOT MAA shall review the design report internally and submit it directly to the FAA. FAA review time is approximately 14 days.
2.2.1 Radar Reflectors
The FAA has installed radar reflectors throughout the airfield as part of the surface detection system. All contract documents at BWI Marshall Airport shall include the locations of radar reflectors. Radar reflector locations and removal/replacement requirements shall be coordinated with the FAA at 410-859-7252.