Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA: Give FAA Time on Drug, Alcohol Testing Rules
The association is concerned that Congress will be tempted to return to punishing repair stations for delays in rulemaking.

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) is urging lawmakers to give the FAA appropriate time to implement expanded drug and alcohol (D&A) requirements. In a letter to key House and Senate leaders, ARSA noted that Congress in the past held up foreign repair stations' certification for five years due to delays in security regulations. “It caused chaos for companies seeking to open repair stations outside the U.S. and raised the specter of retaliation against U.S. facilities with foreign certificates and approvals,” ARSA said. “We urge you not to punish repair stations for agency rulemaking delays.”