Vision 100 speeds airport projects
When President Bush signed the FAA reauthorization act (generally known as Vision 100) late last year, the bill called on the agency to work with airports,

When President Bush signed the FAA reauthorization act (generally known as Vision 100) late last year, the bill called on the agency to work with airports, communities and other agencies to protect the environment while sustaining the economic vitality that will result from continued growth of aviation.

Now the FAA has issued an order outlining revised internal policies and procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Effective June 8, the new policy streamlines the environmental review process and puts in place planning procedures for important safety and capacity projects.