CONSIDERATIONS FOR STATE, LOCAL, AND TERRITORIAL COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THAT AFFECT AIR TRANSPORTATION
April 6, 2020
On March 28, 2020, the FAA issued guidance, available here, for state, local, and territorial governments that are considering the implementation of any quarantine, movement, and/or screening requirements that impact air transportation. The guidance recommends that any government consider:
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Exempting critical air transportation workers;
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Identifying the intent of any actions and the groups to be targeted by any quarantine or travel restrictions;
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Identifying the resources necessary for implementation;
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Coordinating with all affected air transportation stakeholders, which includes;
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Ensuring clear understanding of expectations, roles, and responsibilities of all stakeholders;
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Encouraging the provision of pre-boarding/departure notifications; and
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Enabling air carriers to brief aircraft crews;
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Logistics of how the government will collect information and perform screenings; and
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That proposed measures cannot close Federally-obligated airports absent prior FAA authorization.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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