Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 473.6a - Project execution(a) Upon receipt of a letter of intent in accordance with § 473.9 (relating to offer and acceptance of an aviation development grant), a sponsor may proceed with project formulation and the applicable plans, specifications, procurement of the necessary contracting services and other work necessary pursuant to the future phases of the project.(1) If the intended project is an airport master planning, environmental planning or related planning study, or both, the applicant shall: (i) Engage a professional planner or engineer, or both, with appropriate experience in the particular planning area to accomplish the planning study and related work items as required.(ii) Provide required documentation including, but not limited to, the scope of services, objectives, work schedule, detailed cost schedule and contract documents required for Department review and approval prior to granting of funds.(2) If the intended project is land acquisition or interest therein, or both, the applicant shall: (i) Engage a professional engineer or surveyor registered in this Commonwealth to prepare a property map and provide legal descriptions prior to negotiations.(ii) Provide other necessary maps, reports, environmental documentation and cost estimates as may be required for Department review and approval prior to the granting of funds.(3) If the intended project is construction or facility modification, the applicant shall: (i) Engage a professional engineer registered in this Commonwealth to prepare detailed construction plans and specifications and to provide construction engineering, inspection and material testing as required.(ii) Provide certified maps, reports, detailed construction plans, specifications and contract documents as may be required for Department review and approval prior to granting of funds.(4) If the intended project is an equipment procurement-ARFF or Snow Removal-the applicant shall:(i) Prepare detailed procurement specifications.(ii) Provide reports, detailed procurement specifications, contract documents and cost estimates as may be required for Department review and approval prior to granting funds.(b) At the request of the Bureau, the sponsor shall submit:(1) Estimated cost-by item quantity and unit cost item extended to total cost.(2) A copy of approved airport layout plan.(3) A copy of environmental finding.(4) A copy of airspace determination.(5) A copy of the Sponsor's Certification-if required by the Bureau.(6) Other materials or information, or both, deemed necessary by the Department.The provisions of this §473.6a adopted October 29, 2010, effective 10/30/2010, 40 Pa.B. 6273. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 473.5b (relating to important dates and notification procedure).