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REGULATIONS OF THE LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AIRPORT OPERATOR OF LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULATIONS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Approved January 7, l976 PURPOSE: “. to establish, maintain, operate and expand necessary, desirable or appropriate airport and air navigation facilities . to promote and develop aviation, including air transportation, airports and air navigation facilities.” KRS 183.133 GOALS SAFETY: a) To assume responsibility for the maintenance and safe condition of all airport facilities within the responsibility and control of the Airport Authority. b) To monitor procedures and practices of others, such as aircraft operators and governmental agencies, even though the Airport Authority may not be directly responsible. In order that the Board can discharge its responsibility as a trustee for the public in this community, it will point out hazardous conditions and insist upon their timely correction. c) To require the staff of the Airport Authority to make a monthly report of safety related incidents, corrective action taken and assurance that the safety program is functioning properly. SERVICE: a) To promote efficient and convenient service to the users of aviation facilities. b) To improve the quality of scheduled air service. c) To provide attractive, efficient and reasonably priced public facilities, including parking and terminal amenities such as restaurants, waiting areas, restrooms, etc. d) To maintain first-class corporate and general aviation facilities. e) To anticipate future aviation demand of the region in order to provide sufficient capacity to safely meet needs. FINANCIAL STABILITY: a) To maintain financial stability in the pursuit of the goals and objectives of the Airport Authority. b) To adhere strictly to a balanced budget which is prepared for and approved by the Board each fiscal year. c) To assure that all costs are equitably borne by the users of the Airport Authority assets. d) To retain ownership of all facilities which are or might reasonably be expected to be needed in the discharge of the Board’s community responsibility. Revised: September 19, 2003 Goals and Objectives-1 e) To maintain high standards of cost efficiency compared with historical data of the Airport Authority as well as the operations of similar Airport facilities throughout the country. f) To maintain an insurance program adequate to protect the Airport Authority’s fiscal integrity. g) To maintain fiscally responsible ratios of debt to equity and return on investment, taking into account replacement costs of depreciating assets. COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY: a) To be open, fair and honest in the management of the public trust. b) To conduct the operations of the Airport Authority under a philosophy of public service, with courtesy, consistency and fairness to users, operators, tenants, suppliers, and employees. c) To assure to the greatest practical extent that operations conducted on Board facilities be compatible with the preservation of the environment of the community. d) To report periodically to the public through appropriate media and to welcome suggestions and constructive criticism from any source that might assist the Airport Authority in the proper discharge of its responsibilities. e) To respond promptly and candidly to complaints and, where appropriate, to initiate remedial steps as quickly as practical. f) To support and/or conduct activities and programs that encourage interaction with the community, its schools, organizations and businesses. These Regulations have been adopted and published by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority pursuant to authority contained in KRS l83.133 and have the force and effect of law. Revised: September 19, 2003 Goals and Objectives-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE # CHAPTER 100 DEFINITIONS & GENERAL 101 - Definitions............................................................................................................................. 100-1 102 - Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 100-4 103 - Enforcement .......................................................................................................................... 100-4 104 - Liability ................................................................................................................................. 100-4 105 - Discrimination ....................................................................................................................... 100-4 106 - Waiver of Regulations .......................................................................................................... 100-5 107 - Waiver of Breach or Default ................................................................................................ 100-5 108 - Policy Manual ....................................................................................................................... 100-5 109 - Business Operation ............................................................................................................... 100-5 110 - Hearings and Appeals ........................................................................................................... 100-5 111 - Request to Inspect Records ................................................................................................... 100-6 112 - Authorization ........................................................................................................................ 100-7 113 - Damage to Authority Property or Equipment ....................................................................... 100-7 CHAPTER 200 PUBLIC AND TENANT USAGE 201 - Preservation of Property ........................................................................................................ 200-1 202 - Accident Report .................................................................................................................... 200-1 203 - Reserved ................................................................................................................................ 200-1 204 - Moving, Interfering or Tampering with Aircraft ................................................................... 200-1 205 - Restricted Areas .................................................................................................................... 200-1 206 - Littering or Abandoning Property ......................................................................................... 200-1 207 - Driveways & Walks .............................................................................................................. 200-1 208 - Expressive Activities............................................................................................................. 200-1 209 - Animals ................................................................................................................................. 200-4 210 - Loitering ................................................................................................................................ 200-4 211 - Conduct of Commercial or Other Activity ............................................................................ 200-4 212 - Smoking ................................................................................................................................ 200-4 213 - Floor & Ramp Care ............................................................................................................... 200-4 214 - Storage of Equipment ............................................................................................................ 200-5 215 - Equipment in Ramp or Apron Areas ..................................................................................... 200-5 216 - Safety .................................................................................................................................... 200-5 217 - Baggage & Material Handling Equipment ............................................................................ 200-5 218 - Aiding or Abetting Violations ............................................................................................... 200-5 219 - Disposal of Lost, Mislaid or Abandoned Property ................................................................ 200-5 220 - Limited Access Areas ........................................................................................................... 200-5 CHAPTER 300 VEHICLES & GROUND EQUIPMENT 301 - Licensing & Registration ...................................................................................................... 300-1 302 - Rules of Operation - General ................................................................................................ 300-1 303 - Rules of Operation - Air Operations Area ............................................................................ 300-2 304 - Radio Equipment .................................................................................................................. 300-3 CHAPTER 400 AIRCRAFT & AIRCRAFT OPERATION 401 - Aeronautical Activities ......................................................................................................... 400-1 402 - Refusal of Clearance & Airport Use ..................................................................................... 400-1 403 - Disabled Aircraft ................................................................................................................... 400-1 404