GLC-AAAE Chapter Chats
Chapter Chats are available to members only. They are an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, stay informed about the latest trends in the aviation industry, and gain valuable insights.
Below are the scheduled Chapter Chats for 2025. All Chapter Chats are at 11:00 AM ET, unless noted otherwise. The topic for some Chapter Chats is to be determined. Stay tuned for more details!
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Airport Exhibit “A” Property Maps – Presented by KLJ
What does your Airport’s Exhibit “A” look like? Does it meet the FAA’s current requirements? We will talk about why airports are required to have a current Exhibit “A” and what it takes to put one together for your airport. The work can include outreach to the FAA, State Aeronautics agencies, title companies, as well as airport records. What should you look for when researching your property and grant records and how do you maintain your records to keep your Airport’s Exhibit “A” up to date.
Now is the Time to Develop Your PFAS Risk Management Plan - Presented by CHA Consulting, Inc.
Rob McGormley’s presentation is a timely call to action for GLCAAAE member airports, urging
them to develop airport-specific PFAS risk management strategies and implementation plans in
preparation for an unpredictable future shaped by a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory
landscape across the U.S.
As of 2025, EPA has finalized enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels for six PFAS
compounds in drinking water, including PFOA and PFOS at 4 parts per trillion. While these
standards remain in effect, new EPA leadership has extended compliance timelines and is
reconsidering regulatory determinations for other PFAS compounds. The agency is also
weighing broader environmental controls—potentially requiring airports to monitor PFAS in
stormwater under the Multi-Sector General Permit. Meanwhile, states are enacting their own
PFAS regulations, ranging from stricter water quality standards to outright bans on PFAS in
aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). Notably, in 2024, EPA designated PFOA and PFOS as
hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (i.e., Superfund). This designation mandates immediate reporting of significant
releases, enables federal cleanup actions, allows for third-party damage claims, and holds
responsible parties financially accountable—significantly raising the stakes for airports with
historical or ongoing use of PFAS-containing AFFF.
Against this evolving regulatory backdrop, Rob will outline key risk management considerations
and actionable steps that, when thoughtfully planned, can serve as the foundation for an
effective airport PFAS Risk Management Plan. With regulatory frameworks still developing,
airports have a narrowing but critical opportunity to proactively prepare for PFAS-related risks
and liabilities.
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