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AGENDA ITEM: Amendment to Oakland County Airports Rules & Regulations as adopted October
25, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development - Aviation and Transportation
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, June 13, 2024 9:30 AM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2024-4175
Motion to approve and adopt the attached Amendment to the 2018 Airport Rules and Regulations.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Resolution Yolanda Smith Charles
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Airports have rules and regulations to govern management and operation. The Rules and
Regulations are designed to protect public health, safety, and welfare at the Airports and to restrict
or prevent any activity or action that would interfere with the safe, orderly, and efficient use of the
Airports. The current Rules and Regulations were approved and adopted on October 25, 2018 by
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners (MR #18368).
Good management and operation practices require that the Aviation Division review and revise the
Rules and Regulations after a period of time. The Aviation Division conducted a thorough review of
the 2018 Airport Rules and Regulations to ensure currency and that the Airports are managed and
operated according to industry best practices.
The Aviation Division drafted the attached Amendment to the 2018 Airport Rules and Regulations to
be considered, approved and adopted. This revision expands the requirements to include a "Special
Permit" for events that impact airport operations and security, an increase in penalties for non-
compliance and several minor modifications to reflect current practices. The drafted Amendment to
the 2018 Airport Rules and Regulations were reviewed by the Department of Corporation Counsel,
and presented and approved by the Airport Committee.
The Aviation Division recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve and adopt the
attached Amendment to the 2018 Airport Rules and Regulations.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Cheryl Bush, Manager Aviation & Transportation
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 6/13/2024
AGENDA DEADLINE: 06/13/2024 9:30 AM
ATTACHMENTS
1. OCRulesRegs (airport committee review 05-15-24)
2. SummaryRevisions-2018RR
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2024-06-05 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Recommend to Board
2024-06-13 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Linnie Taylor
Seconded by: Commissioner Philip Weipert
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson,
William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman, Ann
Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (18)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Kristen Nelson (1)
Passed
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Oakland County Airports
RULES & REGULATIONS
Adopted: [INSERT DATE]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION ONE – ORGANIZATION..........................................................................................5
1. Authority..............................................................................................................................5
2. Purpose.................................................................................................................................5
3. Scope....................................................................................................................................5
4. Definitions............................................................................................................................6
5. Policy and Administration...................................................................................................9
6. Enforcement/Penalties.........................................................................................................9
SECTION TWO – SECURITY ..................................................................................................10
1. Security Compliance..........................................................................................................10
2. Gate Access………………………………………………………………………………11
3. Three Strikes Program.......................................................................................................11
SECTION THREE – VEHICLE PARKING AND OPERATIONS .......................................12
1. Parking...............................................................................................................................12
2. Vehicle Operating Requirements.......................................................................................13
3. Accidents/Incidents............................................................................................................14
4. Commercial Ground Transportation..................................................................................14
SECTION FOUR – AIRPORT OPERATIONS .......................................................................14
1. Aircraft Operation/Service.................................................................................................14
2. Aircraft Taxi.......................................................................................................................14
3. Aircraft Operation in Hangar.............................................................................................14
4. Aircraft Lighting................................................................................................................14
5. Aircraft Loading.................................................................................................................15
6. Helicopter...........................................................................................................................15
7. Aircraft Parking .................................................................................................................15
8. Aircraft Tie Down..............................................................................................................15
9. Towing of Aircraft.............................................................................................................15
10. Disabled Aircraft................................................................................................................15
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11. AOA Entrance....................................................................................................................15
12. Movement Area Entrance..................................................................................................15
13. No Salt ...............................................................................................................................15
14. Banner Towing...................................................................................................................15
15. Snow and Ice Removal......................................................................................................15
SECTION FIVE – AIRPORT BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS .............16
1. Permit Requirement...........................................................................................................16
2. Compliance with Law........................................................................................................16
3. Special Activities...............................................................................................................16
4. Use of Terminal Conference Rooms..................................................................................16
SECTION SIX – ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY.....................................................................17
1. Noise Control Procedures..................................................................................................17
2. Ground Run-Up Enclosure (GRE) at OCIA......................................................................17
3. Ground Run-Up Procedures at OTA/OSA ........................................................................17
4. Flammable and Explosive Materials..................................................................................17
5. Fueling/Defueling Operations............................................................................................17
6. Smoking.............................................................................................................................19
7. Open Flame Operations.....................................................................................................19
8. Fire Extinguishers..............................................................................................................19
9. Powder Activated Tools.....................................................................................................20
10. Heated Hangars..................................................................................................................20
11. Aircraft Repairs..................................................................................................................20
12. Firearms and Weapons.......................................................................................................20
13. Fuel Storage Tanks ............................................................................................................20
14. Environmental Regulations................................................................................................20
SECTION SEVEN – GENERAL PROVISIONS .....................................................................23
1. Limited Liability................................................................................................................23
2. Construction Activity.........................................................................................................23
3. Personal Conduct...............................................................................................................23
4. Housekeeping.....................................................................................................................24
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5. Animals..............................................................................................................................24
6. Derelict/Abandoned/Disabled Property.............................................................................25
EXHIBITS ....................................................................................................................................26
Exhibit A – Rates/Charges/Fees..............................................................................................26
Exhibit B – Fines .....................................................................................................................27
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SECTION ONE - ORGANIZATION
1. AUTHORITY
1.1. These Rules and Regulations are promulgated and adopted pursuant to Act 139 of 1973,
MCL 45.551, et. seq. and the Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan, Act 327 of
1945, MCL 259.1, et seq.
1.2. The following Airports are owned and operated by the County of Oakland, a Michigan
Constitutional Corporation (“County”):
1.2.1.Oakland County International Airport (OCIA/“PTK”) – certified by FAA
as a Class IV airport under 14 CFR Part 139; licensed by the State of Michigan
as a Public-Use General Utility Airport; categorized by FAA as a “non-primary
commercial service facility”
1.2.2.Oakland/Troy Airport (OTA/“VLL”) – licensed by the State of Michigan as
a Public-Use General Utility Airport; categorized by FAA as a “regional
reliever airport”
1.2.3.Oakland/Southwest Airport (OSA/“Y47”) – licensed by the State of
Michigan as a Public-Use Basic Utility airport; categorized by FAA as a “local
reliever airport”
2. PURPOSE. The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to protect public health, safety, and
welfare at the Airports and to restrict or prevent any activity or action that would interfere with
the safe, orderly, and efficient use of the Airports, including but not limited to the promotion
and encouragement of the following: (1) delivery of high-quality Aeronautical Activities and
facilities at the Airports; (2) safety and security; (3) economic health of aeronautical businesses
located on Airport properties; (4) orderly development of Airport properties; and (5) the
consistent establishment and enforcement of policy to avoid conflict of interest.
3. SCOPE
3.1. The Airports and all Persons on Airport property are governed by and must comply
with these Rules and Regulations, the rules and regulations of the Michigan
Aeronautics Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security
Administration, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations,
codes, and ordinances.
3.2. These Rules and Regulations supersede all previously published and adopted Airport
Rules and Regulations and are subject to change.
3.3. These Rules and Regulations are not intended to amend, modify, conflict with, or
supersede any federal, state, county, city, or township laws, ordinances, rules, codes,
regulations, or any contractual agreements of the Airport and shall be interpreted so
there is no conflict. Should any part of these Rules and Regulations conflict with
federal or state laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances, then such federal, state, or local
authority shall take precedence. These Rules and Regulations shall in no way
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supersede or abrogate regulations set forth in 14 CFR Part 139 (Certification and
Operations of Land Airports). If any provision of these Rules and Regulations or the
application thereof is held invalid, the remainder of the Rules and Regulations shall
not be affected.
3.4. Violation of these Rules and Regulations shall subject the offender to penalties as
provided herein.
4. DEFINITIONS. The following words and phrases used in these Rules and Regulations shall
have the following meanings:
4.1.Abandoned Property – any personal property, including Aircraft, that is parked,
stored, or let on Airport Property, including leased premises, for more than ninety (90)
calendar days, without the express written permission of the Airport Manager.
4.2.Accident – a collision between an Aircraft, vehicle, person, stationary object, or other
property that results in property damage, bodily injury, or death.
4.3.Aeronautical Activity - any activity or service that provides, offers, facilitates, is
related to, assists with, or is required for the operation of Aircraft, or that contributes
to or is required for the safety of such operations.
4.4.Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - air traffic control facility located at OCIA and
operated by the FAA, which controls activity on the Movement Areas of the Airport.
4.5.Aircraft – any contrivance used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, as set
forth in or hereinafter amended by the Aeronautics Code, MCL 259.2.
4.6.Aircraft Operator - a Person who uses, causes to be used, or authorizes use of an
Aircraft, with or without the right of legal control (as owner, lessee or otherwise), for
the purpose of air navigation, including the piloting of Aircraft, or on any part of the
surface of the Airport.
4.7.Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) - fire protection and rescue for Aircraft
emergencies as provided by the OCIA.
4.8.Airport(s) - the Oakland County International Airport, the Oakland/Troy Airport, the
Oakland/Southwest Airport and all land, improvements, and appurtenances within the
legal boundaries of the Airports as they now exist and as may hereinafter be extended,
enlarged, or modified.
4.9.Airport Administration – an Oakland County employee, officer, or official whose
job duties relate to the administrative support for Airport operations and is authorized
to enforce these Rules and Regulations.
4.10.Airport Certification Manual (ACM) – a document required by the FAA detailing
the OCIA's requirements contained in 14 CFR Part 139.
4.11.Airport Committee (Committee) - the Oakland County Airport Committee,
established by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners via MR # 89043.
4.12.Airport Manager –a County employee that manages and supervises the Airports or
other individual as the Airport Manager may, from time to time, designate to carry
out such duties, under the direction of the County Executive or his/her designee.
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4.13.Airport Minimum Standards - qualifications, standards, and criteria approved by the
Airport Committee and enforced by the Airport Manager, as the minimum
requirements that must be met as a condition for the right to engage in Aeronautical
Activities and Commercial Activities at the Airports.
4.14.Airport Operations – an Oakland County employee, officer, or official whose job
duties relate to the operation, maintenance, or servicing of the Airports and is
authorized to enforce these Rules and Regulations.
4.15.Airport Operations Area (AOA) – restricted areas of the Airport, either fenced or
posted, that: (1) provide access to locations where Aircraft are parked or operated or
(2) are not open to the public, including but not limited to, the Aircraft ramps, aprons,
taxiways, runways, unimproved land attributed to the taxiways and runways, safety
clear areas, and areas delineated for the protection and security of the Airport.
4.16.Airport Security Plan – a plan developed by the Airport Manager to enhance and help
ensure security of general aviation operations at the Airports, as required by law and
the Michigan Aeronautics Commission.
4.17.Commercial Activity – any activity or service that provides or offers goods or
services in return for financial remuneration, a promise of financial remuneration, or
to accept or agree to accept financial remuneration for the provision of goods, services
or entertainment.
4.18.Contractor - a Person who, as a separate legal entity, has an agreement to do specific
work and retains control of the means and method of doing the work.
4.19.Derelict Property - any equipment, Aircraft, or Vehicle that is damaged/wrecked, not
used on a regular basis for its intended purpose, and that is not reasonably required to
be available for unscheduled use. Aircraft shall also be considered “Derelict Property”
if the Aircraft is in a non-flyable, non-airworthy, wrecked, or damaged condition.
4.20.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - an agency of the federal government
responsible for the implementation and enforcement of federal environmental laws
and regulations.
4.21.Escort - to accompany or supervise an individual(s) who does not have unescorted
access privileges to areas restricted for security purposes, as identified in the Airport
Security Plan.
4.22.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - the division within the Department of
Transportation of the United States government that has the responsibility of
promoting safety in the air, by both regulation and education.
4.23.Fixed Based Operator (FBO) - a Person authorized and required, by permit with the
County, to sell or provide products, services, and facilities to the public, as set forth
by the Airport Minimum Standards.
4.24.Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) - an enclosure constructed on the Airport made
available to reduce noise levels generated by Aircraft maintenance engine run-ups and
to reduce noise impact on neighborhoods located in the near vicinity of OCIA.
4.25.Hazardous Materials - any hazardous or toxic substances, materials, or wastes,
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including, but not limited to, those substances, materials, and wastes listed in the United
States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101) or
by the EPA as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302) and amendments thereto, or
such substances, materials, and wastes, which are or become regulated under any
applicable federal, state or local law including, without limitation, any material, waste
or substance that is petroleum or petroleum distillate, asbestos, polychlorinated
biphenyls, defined as a "hazardous waste" pursuant to the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq. or defined as a “hazardous substance” pursuant
to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42
U.S.C. 9601, et seq.
4.26.Incident - an occurrence or event that interrupts normal procedure or operations or
precipitates an Accident.
4.27.Motor Vehicle - a vehicle which is self-propelled, including but not limited to,
automobiles, trucks, buses, limousines, semi-tractors, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and
mopeds.
4.28.Movement Area - runways, taxiways, and the associated safety areas at the Airports.
Movement on these areas is controlled by the FAA/ATCT during periods when the
ATCT is operational.
4.29.Non-Movement Area - service areas (roads, ramps, taxiways) related to movement
of Aircraft and Vehicles under the jurisdiction of the Airport. The ATCT may provide
information for these areas that is advisory only and does not imply control or
responsibility of Non-Movement Areas.
4.30.Permit - an operating certificate or agreement, with the County, enabling a Person to
conduct Commercial or Aeronautical Activities at the Airports.
4.31.Person - any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, entity,
trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative thereof.
4.32.Ramp (Apron) - an area of the Airport within the AOA designated for the loading,
unloading, servicing, or parking of Aircraft.
4.33.Runway - a surface reserved exclusively for the landing and take-off of Aircraft.
4.34.Significant Materials - any material which could degrade or impair water quality,
including but not limited to: raw materials, fuels, solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; hazardous substances designated
under Section 101 (14) of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA) (see 40 CFR 372.65); any chemical required to be
reported pursuant to Section 313 of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA); polluting materials as identified under the Part 5 Rules (Rules
324.2001 through 324.2009 of the Michigan Administrative Code); Hazardous Waste
as defined in Part 111 of the Michigan Act; fertilizer; pesticides; and waste products,
such as ashes, slag, and sludge, which have the potential to be released with storm water
discharges.
4.35.Smoking - inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe,
weed, or plant, including electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
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4.36.Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) - a guide that provides pollution
prevention planning guidance for facilities with a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit. The Airport has developed a
SWPPP, which is an official document of the Airport, documenting processes and
procedures to ensure that Significant Materials associated with activities at the Airport
do not come into contact, or have minimized contact with storm water.
4.37.Substantial Damage - damage or structural failure that adversely affects the
structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the Aircraft or Vehicle (as
applicable) and that would normally require major repair or replacement of the
affected component(s).
4.38.Taxiway - a surface used primarily by Aircraft to proceed to and from ramps and
runways.
4.39.Tenant – a Person leasing/licensing space or real property from the County or
leasing/licensing space from another Person who has legal authority to lease/license
such space.
4.40.Terminal Building - the main airport terminal building at the Airport.
4.41.Vehicle - every device in, upon, or by which a Person or property is, or may be
transported or drawn upon a roadway regardless of means of propulsion, except
devices moved upon stationary rails or tracks.
5. POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
5.1.Policy. Policymaking aspects of these Rules and Regulations reside with the
County.
5.2.Administration. Administration of these Rules and Regulations shall be under the
authority and control of the Airport Manager.
6. ENFORCEMENT/PENALTIES
6.1.Airport Manager. The Airport Manager is empowered to:
6.1.1.Enforce these Rules and Regulations and take such action to enforce these
Rules and Regulations, as is necessary;
6.1.2.Demand and inspect certificates and licenses that are required to be in
possession of an Aircraft Operator or required to be on display in an Aircraft;
6.1.3.Inspect buildings, structures, equipment, and Vehicles to ensure compliance
with these Rules and Regulations;
6.1.4.Stop or delay operation of an Aircraft: (a) not properly licensed, (b) not
operated in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws,
regulations, rules, or these Rules and Regulations, or (c) operated in a manner
the Airport Manager considers to be detrimental to public safety; and
6.1.5.Close the Airport or any portion thereof, when the Airport Manager
determines, in the interest of public safety, that the Airport is unsafe for
Aeronautical Activity.
6.2.Airport Operations and Airport Administration. Airport Operations and Airport
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Administration is empowered, as a representative of the Airport Manager, to enforce
these Rules and Regulations.
6.3.Penalties. Persons who violate these Rules and Regulations are subject to the
following penalties:
6.3.1.Removal/Trespass. If: (1) a Person fails to leave the Airport or specified area
thereof after request of the Airport Manager, in accordance with these Rules
and Regulations, or after the request of an authorized public safety official or
(2) a Person fails to comply with these Rules and Regulations after written
notice from the Airport Manager, then a Person shall be deemed a trespasser
and shall be subject to immediate removal from the Airport and/or denial of
access to the Airports in accordance with state and federal law
6.3.2.Fines. Any Person that violates these Rules and Regulations or permits
violations to occur on/in areas under its control shall be subject to fines
according to the schedule of fines set forth in Exhibit B. Fines are due within
fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving a written notice of Rule and
Regulation violation (“date of issue”). Fines not remitted within fourteen (14)
calendar days from the date of issue shall increase by a factor of two (2); fines
not remitted within twenty-eight (28) calendar days of the date of issue shall
increase by a factor of three (3). Fines not remitted within fifty-six (56)
calendar days from the date of issue shall be charged two percent (2%)
interest, which interest shall compound on the first calendar day of each
subsequent month thereafter that the fine(s) are not entirely paid. Fines issued
to Persons with a lease, agreement, or Permit with the County shall be
regarded as additional rent or fees and shall be enforced in the same manner
and to the same extent as nonpayment of rent and fees under the lease,
agreement, or Permit. Fines imposed under these Rules and Regulations are
independent of any fines, judgments, lawsuits, or penalties imposed by other
leases, agreements, or Permits with the County. The imposition of fine(s)
pursuant to this Subsection does not preclude the Airport from taking further
action, in law or equity, against a Person who is in violation of the Rules and
Regulations.
SECTION TWO - SECURITY
1. SECURITY COMPLIANCE
1.1.Creation of Airport Security Plan. The Airport Manager shall develop the Airport
Security Plan for the Airports, as required by law and the Michigan Aeronautics
Commission. All Persons shall comply with the Airport Security Plan.
1.2.Creation of Individual Security Plans. Each Person shall be responsible for the
security of its leased premises, its employees, and for the creation of and compliance
with its respective Airport Security Plan, which Plan shall be submitted to the Airport
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Manager within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of the lease and kept
current.
1.3.Fine Reimbursement. Each Person shall be responsible for reimbursing the County
any fines levied against the County as a result of its failure or its employee’s or agent’s
failure to comply with the provisions of the Airport Security Plan.
1.4.Security Requirements. No Person shall or cause another Person to:
1.4.1.Tamper, interfere with, compromise, modify, or attempt to circumvent any
portion of the Airport Security Plan;
1.4.2.Make a false record or report (or any portion thereof) that is kept, made, or used
to show compliance with the Airport Security Plan;
1.4.3.Reproduce or alter any access or identification medium issued by the County;
1.4.4.Use or allow to be used any Airport-issued or Airport-approved access or
identification medium by Persons to whom such medium is not issued;
1.4.5.Open, leave open, unlock, leave unlocked, or leave unattended any perimeter
security gate/door, as described in the Airport Security Plan, except when the
gate/door is operated in compliance with the provisions of the Airport Security
Plan; or
1.4.6.Operate a Vehicle in violation of Airport Security Plan.
2. GATE ACCESS
2.1.Gate Cards. Automatic gates require a gate access card for entry into secured areas of
the Airport in accordance with the Airport Security Plan. Gate access cards are issued
by Airport Administration to certain Persons executing a hangar rental/land lease
agreement with the County and an Access Card Agreement.
2.2.Lost or Stolen Cards. Persons issued gate access cards must report lost or stolen
cards immediately to Airport Administration for security purposes. Replacement fees
will apply.
3. THREE STRIKES PROGRAM
3.1.Purpose and Scope. Given the importance of Airport Security, different penalties are
provided for violation of the Airport Security Plan. The purpose of the Three Strikes
Program is to develop and ensure continued security awareness and compliance with
the Airport Security Plan. The following violations are subject to the Three Strikes
Program:
3.1.1.Unauthorized presence in a restricted area;
3.1.2.Failure to properly identify a Vehicle;
3.1.3.Failure to properly Escort a Person;
3.1.4.Failure to secure an access point;
3.1.5.Piggybacking; and
3.1.6.Failure to comply with any other provision of the Airport Security Plan or
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applicable TSA Security Directive.
3.2.Time Period. All violations set forth in Subsection 3.1 will be entered into a
database and kept on file for a two (2) year period. After the two (2) year period, the
violations will be removed from the database. The two (2) year period begins on the
date the first violation is issued.
3.3.Individual Violations. The Three Strikes Program for individual violations shall be
assessed as follows:
3.3.1.1st Violation shall result in a written notice, a copy of which shall be sent to
the individual and the individual’s employer, if applicable. The individual
shall complete the Airport Security Training Program within fifteen (15)
business days of the written notice. Failure to complete the security training
program within the fifteen (15) day period will result in the suspension of the
individual’s access privileges at the Airport until such program is complete.
3.3.2.2nd Violation shall result in a three (3) work day suspension of the
individual’s access privileges at the Airport from the date the violation is
issued. The individual shall complete the Airport Security Training Program
within fifteen (15) business days of the written notice. Failure to complete the
security training program within the fifteen (15) day period will result in the
suspension of the individual’s access privileges at the Airport until such
program is complete.
3.3.3.3rd Violation shall result in termination of the individual’s access privileges for
the remainder of the two (2) year period.
3.4.Organizational Violations. The Three Strikes Program for organizational violations,
which are not or cannot be attributable to an individual, shall be assessed to the
organization responsible for the violation as follows:
3.4.1.1st Violation shall result in a warning notice.
3.4.2.2nd Violation shall result in a fine in the amount set forth in Exhibit B and is
payable according to Section One, Subsection 6 “Enforcement/Penalties”.
3.4.3.3rd Violation shall result in a fine twice the amount set forth in Exhibit B and
is payable according to Section One, Subsection 6 “Enforcement/Penalties”.
SECTION THREE – VEHICLE PARKING AND OPERATIONS
1. PARKING.
1.1.Designated Parking Areas. All Vehicles shall be parked within designated parking
areas. T-hangar Tenants may parallel park in front of their T-hangar in a position that
does not restrict Aircraft movement in the taxilane or impede with winter snow
operations.
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1.2.No Double Parking. No Vehicles shall be double parked.
1.3.Airport Terminal Parking. Vehicles cannot be parked in excess of three (3) business
days in the Airport Terminal parking area, unless prior written approval is given by
the Airport Manager.
1.4.Parking Around Aircraft. Vehicles cannot be parked near any Aircraft in a manner
that prevents it or the other ground equipment from being readily driven or towed away
from the Aircraft.
1.5.Parking on AOA. Vehicles or equipment cannot be parked or placed in a manner that
restricts the safe and efficient movement of other motorized ground equipment or
Aircraft on any portion of the AOA.
1.6.Tow/Impound. All Vehicles parked in violation of these Rules and Regulations are
subject to tow or impound at the owner’s expense.
2. VEHICLE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
2.1.Valid Driver’s License. Any individual operating a Motor Vehicle on Airport
Property including Movement Area and Non-Movement Area must possess a valid
Motor Vehicle driver’s license.
2.2.Suspension or Revocation of Driver’s License. If an individual’s driver’s license is
suspended or revoked, the individual shall immediately inform Airport
Administration and refrain from driving at the Airport, until the driver’s license is
reinstated by the applicable governmental entity.
2.3.Vehicle Operation on AOA. Individuals operating Vehicles on the AOA shall
successfully complete an annual Airport Ground Operations training class to maintain
currency of ground vehicle procedures and consequences of noncompliance. FBO’s
are responsible to maintain records of Ground Operations training for their
employees, Tenants, and Contractors. Vehicles cannot be operated on the AOA during
the hours between one (1) half hour before sunset and one (1) half hour after sunrise
and during other times when visibility is less than three (3) miles, without headlights.
2.4.Vehicle Operation on Movement Area. Individuals shall not operate a Vehicle,
other than an Aircraft, on the Movement Area of the Airport without using an
approved beacon light and two-way radio communication with ATCT. Vehicles
accompanied by an approved escort vehicle and approved light and radio
communication shall be exempt from application of this Subsection. Vehicles cannot
be on the Movement Area without prior clearance from the ATCT or the Airport
Manager, if the ATCT is closed.
2.5.Vehicle Operation on Non-Movement Area. Individuals may only operate Motor
Vehicles such as passenger vehicles, SUV’s, pickup trucks, motorcycles, small
delivery trucks, or semi-tractor/trailers in Non-Movement Areas of the airport. Heavy
construction vehicles may operate as needed with the prior approval of the Airport
Manager. Vehicles must remain on paved surfaces at all times, unless parking in
designated grassy areas for temporary parking on the Airport is required. Operation
of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles designed for racing and the
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like, are strictly prohibited in both Movement and Non-Movement areas of the airport.
2.6.Vehicle Operation. Vehicles must have a properly functioning exhaust system,
emergency brakes, headlights, taillights, and other required lights. Vehicles shall be
free from leakage of engine fluids, excessive discharge of exhaust gasses, and
excessive noise. Nonconforming Vehicles shall be ordered out of service until the
necessary repairs are completed.
2.7.Speed Limit. Vehicles cannot be operated in excess of 25 mph on the ramp and 15
mph within 50 feet of an Aircraft or building.
2.8.Vehicle Repairs. Persons cannot clean or make repairs to Vehicles at the Airport,
except for Vehicles owned and operated by a Tenant or as authorized by
Permit/Agreement with the Airport.
2.9.Chains or Studded Tires. Studded tires or chains are not permitted on any paved
Airport surface.
3. ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS. Persons involved in Accidents or Incidents at the Airport that
involve Substantial Damage or personal injury shall make a full written report thereof to
Airport Administration as soon after the accident as possible and as otherwise required by
law, but in no event later than three (3) business days after the Accident or Incident.
4. COMMERCIAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION. Car Rental Operators permitted by the
Airport may park Motor Vehicles in areas designated for car rental parking at an FBO facility and shall
conform to all regulations applicable to privately owned Motor Vehicles and Airport Rules and
Regulations. Car Rental concession fees shall apply at rates published in the current Airport Rates and
Charges on the County website.
SECTION FOUR – AIRPORT OPERATIONS
1. AIRCRAFT OPERATION/SERVICE. All Aircraft on Airport property shall be operated,
serviced, repaired, and maintained in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and these Rules and Regulations, including but not
limited to Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) published by the FAA.
2. AIRCRAFT TAXI. No Aircraft shall be taxied into or out of a hangar. During taxi, the
Aircraft Operator shall exercise caution with respect to the effects of propeller blast, jet blast,
and rotor effect of the Aircraft.
3. AIRCRAFT OPERATION IN HANGAR. No Aircraft shall be operated or started inside any
hangar or any portion thereof. Aircraft engines shall not be started when the airstream may
throw loose debris.
4. AIRCRAFT LIGHTING. All Aircraft moving on the ramps, aprons, runways or taxiways
shall display lighted position lights at night. All night takeoffs and landings shall be restricted
to lighted runways only.
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5. AIRCRAFT LOADING. No Person shall operate or permit to operate any Aircraft weighing
more than the designated load bearing capacity of any pavement without permission from
Airport Operations.
6. HELICOPTER. No Person shall operate a helicopter during take-off or landing from a
direction other than parallel to the active runways and taxiways or other clear areas approved
by ATCT. Air taxiing will not be authorized in close proximity to other Aircraft, Vehicles,
buildings, or pedestrians. Hovering shall be practiced in approved helicopter training areas
only.
7. AIRCRAFT PARKING. Aircraft shall not be parked in a manner that could disrupt or
impede Airport operations. Requests for parking unscheduled Aircraft on non-leased areas
must be made in advance by calling Airport Administration. Such requests shall be granted
on a first come, first served basis. Parked Aircraft shall be positioned so as not to interfere
with normal taxiway traffic or block access to a hangar. Parking Aircraft outside of hangars
is not allowed unless the Aircraft is a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the taxiway edge.
8. AIRCRAFT TIE DOWN. No Person shall use chain or metal cable to tie down an Aircraft.
9. TOWING OF AIRCRAFT. The Airport Manager may authorize the towing or other
movement of Aircraft parked in violation of these Rules and Regulations at the owner’s or
operator’s expense. All Aircraft towing must be done with Aircraft running lights on or with
a qualified marshal at each wing tip.
10. DISABLED AIRCRAFT. Upon request of the Airport Manager, an Aircraft Operator or
owner shall promptly remove disabled Aircraft that are on Airport property; except that if the
disabled Aircraft are in/on Movement or Non-Movement Areas, then the Aircraft Operator
or owner shall immediately remove such Aircraft, without request of the Airport Manager. If
the Aircraft are not removed pursuant to this Section, then they may be removed and disposed
of by Airport Operations, without notice to the Aircraft Operator or owner and at the owner’s
or operator’s expense.
11. AOA ENTRANCE. Persons may only enter the AOA, if access is necessary to perform
official duties or if approved by the Airport Manager. Prior to any Person driving a Motor
Vehicle in the AOA or any authorized mechanic taxiing an Aircraft in the AOA, Persons are
required to successfully complete an Initial Ground Operations Training course and annual
refresher courses, thereafter, as provided by a designee of the Airport Manager.
12. MOVEMENT AREA ENTRANCE. Persons may only enter the Movement Area, if they
are Aircraft Operators and have prior clearance from the ATCT or the Airport Manager, if
the ATCT is closed.
13. NO SALT. No Person shall use salt on the AOA.
14. BANNER TOWING. Prior authorization from Airport Administration, via a banner towing
Permit, shall be received before banner towing operations are allowed at the Airport. Persons
conducting banner towing operations shall comply with the guidelines for banner towing
published by the Airport.
15. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. Any Person performing snow and ice removal operations
at any Airport must attend the annual Airport Snow Operations meeting each October to
discuss current snow clearing operations and deicing programs. No Person shall conduct any
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snow removal activity on the AOA without prior approval of the Airport Manager, with the
exception of T-hangar tenants who are required to remove snow in front of their hangar
doors.and are not obligated to attend the annual Airport Snow Operations meeting. No Person
may create an unsafe condition when creating snow piles/ridges.
SECTION FIVE – AIRPORT BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL
OPERATIONS
1. PERMIT REQUIREMENT. Before engaging in any Commercial or Aeronautical Activity
at or on the Airports, a Person shall obtain and execute a Permit with the County. The
Airport Manager is authorized to create and execute Permits for Commercial or Aeronautical
Activity on behalf of the County.
2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. When providing and/or performing Commercial or
Aeronautical Activities at Airports, Persons shall comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, these Rules and Regulations, and the Airport
Minimum Standards.
3. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES/SPECIAL PERMIT. Activities not covered by a Permit and
activities that impact “Airport Operations and Security” shall require a special permit.
“Impact Airport Operations and Security” means any of the following: (1) parking for the
activity is required outside of the Person’s leasehold or licensed property; (2) barricades or
other security measures are needed (as determined by the Airport Manager based on federal,
state, or local laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances) to prevent individuals from entering or
accessing the AOA; (3) the activity involves aerial demonstrations; (4) the activity will
produce excessive noise; and/or (5) the activity requires special/specialty lighting. The
special permit shall be requested from the Airport Manager at least seven (7) days before the
activity begins. After receipt of the request for the special permit, the Airport Manager shall
have forty-eight (48) hours to approve or deny the special permit. The Airport Manager is
authorized to create and execute the special permits on behalf of the County consistent with
the requirements contained in this Section and these Rules and Regulations. At a minimum,
the special permit shall require: (1) the Person obtaining the special permit to submit a written
security plan for the activity in question, (2) the Person obtaining the special permit to
reimburse the Airport/County for all actual costs incurred by the Airport/County related to
the activity in question (advance deposit may be required in an amount commensurate with
the County’s additional costs and risks at the discretion of the Airport Manager), and (3)
additional insurance including a covenant to hold harmless the County for any liability arising
out of the special event, as may be required by the Oakland County Office of Risk
Management.
4. USE OF TERMINAL CONFERENCE ROOMS. In order to use the Airport Terminal
Building or conference rooms therein, Persons must execute an agreement with the County.
The Airport Manager is authorized to create and execute such agreement. The Airport
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5.Terminal Building and conference rooms therein will be reserved and used on a first-come,
first served basis.
SECTION SIX – ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY
1. NOISE CONTROL PROCEDURES. To minimize the noise profile of an Aircraft, Aircraft
Operators, whenever possible, shall use noise abatement best practices (published on the
Airport website as the Fly Quiet Pilot Program), especially during night-time and early
morning hours when Aircraft operations may be particularly disturbing.
2. GROUND RUN-UP ENCLOSURE (GRE) AT OCIA. The GRE was designed to reduce
noise levels generated by Aircraft maintenance engine run-ups and to reduce noise impact on
the neighborhoods located near OCIA. All commercial, general aviation and military turbojet
aircraft with a wingspan up to 112 feet must perform all maintenance run-ups in excess of
50% EPR in the GRE, in accordance with the Airport’s written GRE procedures (available
on the Airport website). When use of the GRE is not possible due to closure for
maintenance, repair work, or other conditions that may prevent a reliable test of engine
performance, unsuppressed run-ups may be conducted only with the prior approval of the
Airport Manager.
3. GROUND RUN-UP PROCEDURES AT OTA/OSA. No engine may be tested or left
running unless the Aircraft controls are attended and a competent attendant is standing by on
the ground. Engine tests shall be conducted during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., or with prior approval of Airport Operations.
4. FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. No Person shall keep, transport,
handle, or store at, in, or upon the Airport any cargo, explosives, or other hazardous articles,
which are barred from lading in, or for transportation by civil Aircraft in the United States
under federal, state and local laws and regulations controlling the use or transportation of
flammable and/or explosive materials.
5. FUELING/DEFUELING OPERATIONS
5.1.Normal Operations. Persons shall comply with all guidelines established by
nationally recognized fire prevention standards and federal, state, and local
authorities, including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC)
regulations and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.
5.2.Prohibited Operations. No Aircraft shall be fueled/defueled while inside any
building or structure. No Aircraft shall be fueled/defueled while one or more of its
engines are running or while combustion heaters (e.g. wing and tail surface heaters,
integral cabin heaters) are operating, except as otherwise provided by NFPA
standards.
5.3.Fueling/Defueling Requirements. All Persons involved in fueling/defueling
operations shall abide by the following:
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5.3.1.Fuel trucks shall not be parked within fifty (50) feet of any Aircraft, fuel
storage facility, or building, unless they are engaged in a fueling/defueling
operation. Fuel trucks, whether loaded or empty, shall never be operated or
parked within a distance of ten (10) feet of another fuel truck and shall apply
the parking brake or be chocked when stationary.
5.3.2.Prior to refueling/defueling, the Aircraft and the fuel dispensing apparatus
shall each be bonded to a point or points of zero electrical potential.
5.3.3.The fuel operator shall monitor fueling/defueling operations at all times.
5.3.4.No fuel truck shall be backed within twenty (20) feet of an Aircraft, unless a
Person is posted to assist or guide or cones are placed for guidance.
5.3.5.No Person shall engage in Aircraft fueling/defueling without adequate fire
extinguishing equipment readily accessible at the point of fueling/defueling.
5.3.6.No Person shall start an Aircraft if there is any gasoline or other volatile
fluid on the ground within the vicinity of the Aircraft.
5.3.7.No Person shall operate a radio transmitter, receiver, cell phone, or two-way
pager while an Aircraft is being fueled/defueled.
5.3.8.Except for passengers, no Person other than Persons engaged in the
fueling/defueling, servicing, and operation of an Aircraft shall be permitted
within 50 feet of an Aircraft during fueling/defueling.
5.3.9.Fueling/defueling shall conform to the standards and regulations set forth in
the Airport’s SWPPP and shall conform to all required secondary
containment rules and regulations.
5.3.10.Fueling/defueling shall not be conducted when lightning occurs in the
immediate vicinity of the Airport.
5.3.11.Fuel operators shall not carry lighters, matches, or electronic cigarettes on
their person while performing fuel servicing operations. Lighters, matches, or
smoking/vaping materials shall not be permitted on or in fuel trucks or
equipment related to fueling/defueling.
5.3.12.Aircraft and Motor Vehicles shall be fueled/defueled only at locations
specified by Airport Operations.
5.3.13.A fuel operator shall not fuel/defuel an Aircraft unsupervised, unless they
have completed an FAA approved training program regarding acceptable
fueling/defueling procedures, fire extinguishing procedures, and procedures
to summon ARFF. A fuel operator shall maintain a current roster of all active
and trained personnel and such information shall be provided to Airport
Operations at quarterly inspections.
5.3.14.Fuel spills, at any Airport, shall be immediately reported to ARFF at OCIA
and any fuel spill over ten (10) feet in any direction or over fifty (50) sq. ft.
in area, continues to flow, or is otherwise a hazard to Persons or property
shall be immediately reported to the local fire department serving the
Airport.
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5.3.15.Handling and storage of fuel shall be conducted with care to prevent
overflow of fuel, in accordance with the industry standards for Handling and
Storage of Hazardous Substances and Materials Policies and Procedures.
5.3.15.1.All spills greater than forty-nine (49) gallons and any spill that
enters a storm sewer or designated waters of the State shall be
immediately reported to the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). All appropriate and necessary
response actions to contain and collect spilled materials shall be
taken. All reporting requirements per federal, state, and local
requirements must be complied with.
5.3.15.2.Each Class II and Class III fuel spill shall be investigated by the
Fuel operator involved in the spill to determine whether standard
operating procedures were properly carried out and what corrective
measures are required. A copy of the investigation report must be
sent to the Airport Manager.
5.3.16.A Fuel operator shall be responsible for the cleanup and disposal of any
hazardous waste in accordance with the Airport’s Handling and Storage of
Hazardous Materials Policies and Procedures.
5.3.17.Maintenance and servicing of fuel trucks and carts shall be performed
outdoors or in a building approved for that purpose.
6. SMOKING
6.1.Smoking on Airport Property. Smoking, striking matches, or other lighting
devices are not permitted anywhere on the AOA, in any Vehicle, or in any hangars,
shops, buildings, or other areas where flammable liquids are stored or used.
6.2.County Smoking Policy. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all County government
facilities and at all County exterior entrances and exits and all Persons shall comply
with the County Smoking Policy.
7. OPEN FLAME OPERATIONS. No Person shall conduct any gas or open flame operations,
including gas or charcoal grills, on the AOA or in any building, unless approved by the
Airport Manager.
8. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
8.1.General Requirements. Fire extinguishing equipment at the Airport shall not be
tampered with at any time nor used for any purpose other than firefighting or fire
prevention. All such equipment shall be maintained in accordance with applicable
federal, state, and local standards. Tags showing the date of the last inspection shall
be attached to each unit.
8.2.Fire Extinguishers in Fuel Trucks. Fuel trucks designed for the transport and
transfer of fuel shall carry on board at least two (2) 20 BC fire extinguishers, one
located on each side of the truck. ABC multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguishers
shall not be placed on fuel trucks, ramps, aprons, or at Airport fuel facilities that are
located within five hundred (500) feet of Aircraft operating areas.
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8.3.Fire Extinguishers in Hangars/Other Buildings. Hangar Tenants shall provide and
maintain (at their sole expense) handheld fire extinguishers for the interior of all
exclusive lease areas in accordance with applicable safety codes and NFPA Standards.
All hangar Tenants, Aircraft maintenance buildings, or shop facilities shall supply and
maintain an adequate number of readily accessible fire extinguishers.
9. POWDER ACTIVATED TOOLS. No Person shall use powder or explosive cartridge
activated tools or fastening devices anywhere on the Airport without prior approval of the
Airport Manager.
10. HEATED HANGARS. Aircraft hangars shall only be heated by systems or devices
approved by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., as suitable for use in Aircraft hangars. Such
systems or devices shall be installed in the manner prescribed by the Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and these
Rules and Regulations.
11. AIRCRAFT REPAIRS. Unless authorized by the Airport Manager, no Person other than
the Aircraft’s owner shall repair an Aircraft, Aircraft engine, propeller, or other Aircraft
apparatus in any area of the Airport other than those areas specifically designed for such
repairs, except that minor adjustments or repairs may be made while the Aircraft is at an
Aircraft parking position. All Persons repairing or engaged in the business of repairing
Aircraft, any part of an Aircraft, or equipment related to an Aircraft shall have an executed
written Agreement or Permit, with the County, to conduct such actions.
12. FIREARMS AND WEAPONS. The carrying, transport, and discharge of firearms or
weapons on Airport property or in facilities located therein shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
13. FUEL STORAGE TANKS
13.1.Approvals for Fuel Storage Tanks. No Person shall install, maintain, or permit to be
installed or maintained fuel storage tanks on the Airport without the express written
approval of the Airport Manager and the local Fire Marshal. All approved tanks must
be installed and maintained in accordance with all federal, state and local laws,
regulations, ordinances, and codes. All fuel storage tanks on the Airport must be
registered with the appropriate governing body(s). A current copy of each fuel storage
tank registration, copies of the Michigan Class A and Class B Underground Storage
Tank (UST) System Operators picture certifications, and copies of the proof of
financial responsibility (insurance forms are acceptable) shall be provided to the
Airport Manager.
13.2.Operation of Fuel Dispensing Equipment. No Person shall operate fuel dispensing
equipment without receiving Class C Operator training. Pursuant to federal, state, and
local regulations all users of UST fuel dispensing facilities must be trained by a Class
A/B Operator prior to using these facilities and/or equipment in order to meet the Class
C Operator training criteria.
14. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
14.1. No Person shall cause or permit any Hazardous or Significant Materials, as defined
in Section 1, Subsections 4.25 and 4.34, to be stored or used on or about the Airport,
except in compliance with Environmental Laws as described below.
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14.2. Persons shall at all times and in all respects comply with all federal, state, and local
laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders relating to industrial hygiene, environmental
protection, or the use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, or transportation of
Hazardous and Significant Materials on, about, or from the Airport (collectively
"Environmental Laws").
14.3. Persons shall, at their own expense, procure, maintain, and comply with all conditions
of any permits, licenses, and other governmental and regulatory requirements or
approvals required for their activities or use of the Airport.
14.4. No liquids or solids shall be placed or dumped into the Airport storm water drains or
the sanitary sewer system.
14.5. Upon the expiration or termination of any lease/sublease, agreement, operating
agreement, or Permit, Persons shall cause all Hazardous and Significant Materials to
be removed from the Airport and transported and disposed of in accordance and
compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws. Notwithstanding any other
provision, Persons shall not take any remedial action in response to the presence of
any Hazardous or Significant Materials in or about the Airport, nor enter into any
settlement agreement, consent decree, or other compromise with respect to any claims
relating to any Hazardous or Significant Materials in any way connected with the
Airport without first notifying the Airport Manager and affording ample opportunity
for the Airport Manager to appear, intervene, or otherwise appropriately assert and
protect the County interest with respect thereto.
14.6.Notices. If at any time a Person shall become aware or shall have reasonable cause to
believe that any Hazardous or Significant Material has come to be located or
discharged on or about the Airport in violation of Environmental Laws, they shall,
immediately, upon discovering such presence or suspected presence of the Hazardous
or Significant Material, provide the Airport Manager with written notice. In addition,
such Person shall immediately notify the Airport Manager in writing of (1) any
enforcement, cleanup, removal, or other governmental or regulatory action instituted
or threatened pursuant to any Environmental Laws, (2) any claim made or threatened
against the Person or the premises relating to damage, contribution, cost recovery,
compensation, loss, or injury resulting from or claimed to result from any Hazardous
or Significant Materials, and (3) any reports made to any federal, state or local agency
arising out of or in connection with any Hazardous or Significant Materials on or
removed from the Airport, including any complaints, notices, warnings, or asserted
violations in connection therewith. Such Person shall also supply to the Airport
Manager as promptly as possible, and in any event within five (5) business days after
the Person first receives or sends the same, copies of all claims, reports, complaints,
notices, warnings, or asserted violations relating in any way to the Airport or the
Person’s use thereof. Such Person shall promptly deliver to the Airport Manager
copies of hazardous waste manifests reflecting the legal and proper disposal of all
Hazardous and Significant Materials removed from the Airport.
14.7.Inspection. The Airport Manager, at his/her sole discretion, shall have the right to
enter and inspect any premises on the Airport, including a Person's business
operations thereon, upon reasonable notice and in a manner so as not to unreasonably
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interfere with the conduct of such Person's business, to investigate the presence or
potential presence of Hazardous or Significant Materials on the premises in
violation of Environmental Laws. During such inspection, the Airport Manager shall
have the right to visually inspect the premises and to take such soil, sludge or
groundwater samples and conduct such tests as he/she may determine, in his/her sole
discretion, to be necessary or advisable. The County shall pay for the costs of such
investigations; provided, however, that if the results of such investigation indicate
the presence of Hazardous or Significant Materials on or about the premises is in
violation of Environmental Laws and such violation was caused by the Person, then
such Person shall fully reimburse the County for such expenses within ten (10) days
of receiving the Airport Manager’s written request for reimbursement.
14.8.NPDES Permit. All Persons are on notice that the Airport holds a NPDES permit
authorizing the discharge of storm water from the Airport. The NPDES Permit
requires, in part, the implementation of best management practices regarding the use
of anti-icing and deicing materials (collectively “Deicing Materials”) and the
collection of storm water containing Deicing Materials. The best management
practices are described in the Airport SWPPP. Persons shall comply with the Airport
NPDES Permit and the SWPPP, as applicable.
14.9.Plans on File. Persons having Fuel Permits/Agreements shall have and maintain a
current copy of their SWPPP Plan and SPCC on file with Airport Administration.
Persons shall keep current and adhere to their SWPPP and SPCC.
14.10.Monitor and Control of Fuel Operations. Persons having Fuel
Permits/Agreements shall continuously monitor and control the loading, unloading,
or transfer of fuel, glycol, or any other Hazardous or Significant Material on the
Airport.
14.11.Aircraft Washing. Washing of Aircraft is prohibited on any ramp other than those
areas specifically designated for Aircraft washing by Airport Operations. Washing
must be done in an Aircraft hangar that has a drainage system that will prevent
contaminants from entering the storm water system in compliance with the current
NPDES permit, and best management practices.
14.12.Deicing Activities. Deicing activities shall only be conducted at locations approved
by Airport Operations, with a current deicing plan submitted to and approved by the
Airport Manager as part of the SWPPP. All deicing spills are to be properly
contained, cleaned up, and disposed of. Large uncontrolled spills or any spills that
reach an Airport storm drain shall be immediately reported to the Airport Manager.
No Person shall conduct deicing operations until they have received training
regarding spill response procedures according to the Person’s plan, utilizing best
management practices.
14.13.Inspection of Equipment. Persons shall inspect all new or used liquid storage or
transport/delivery equipment for defects or damage (tanks, hoses, pipes, connections,
fittings, nozzles, etc.), which may allow leaking of materials. Inspections shall occur
immediately upon receiving each new or used piece of equipment. Persons shall be
responsible for any equipment leaks and pay all fines issued as a result of equipment
leak
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SECTION SEVEN – GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. LIMITED LIABILITY. The County is not responsible for, nor assumes liability for any
loss, injury, or damage to Persons or property on the Airport or using Airport facilities.
2. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
2.1.Construction Permit. A Person shall: (1) apply and be approved for an Airport
Construction Permit from the Airport Manager and (2) prepare and submit an FAA
required Form 7460-1, if applicable, before commencement of any construction on
Airport Property or commencement of any modifications, alterations, repairs, or
demolition of buildings, structures, improvements, or land located at or on Airport
property, including but not limited to installation or erection of a sign, post or pole, a
change in color or design of existing Airport improvements, paving, or fuel tank
installation.
2.2.Compliance with Law. All construction, modifications, alterations, repairs, or
demolition on Airport Property shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local
laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and these Rules and Regulations.
2.3.Signs Requirements. All signs and advertisements shall be posted, distributed, or
displayed pursuant to the Airport Signs Standards, created and enforced by the
Airport Manager, and applicable law.
3. PERSONAL CONDUCT
3.1.Personal Acts. No Person shall commit any disorderly, obscene, or indecent act or
create any nuisance on the Airport as defined by state law.
3.2.Sign Observance. Persons shall observe and obey all posted signs, fences, doors,
fences and barricades at the Airports.
3.3.Use and Enjoyment. No Person, singly or in association with others, shall prevent
any Person, lawfully entitled thereto, from the use and enjoyment of the Airport and
its facilities or any part thereof or hinder or impede the orderly and normal operations
of the Airport.
3.4.Damage at/on Airport Property. No Person shall destroy, injure, deface, or disturb
any building, sign, equipment, marker, structure, or other real or personal property on
the Airport. Any Person causing or being responsible for such actions shall
immediately report such event to the Airport Manager.
3.5.Aeronautical Activity Requirement. The Airport shall only be used for
Aeronautical Activity and other activities expressly authorized by the Airport
Manager or Permit. Prior to engaging in such activity, a Permit or special permit
must be obtained pursuant to Section 5
3.6.Operation of Other Equipment. No Person shall operate or release any model
Aircraft, unmanned aircraft system, drone, flare, projectile, rocket, kite, balloon,
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3.7. banner, blimp, parachute, or other similar device at the Airport without the prior
written approval of the Airport Manager.
4. HOUSEKEEPING
4.1.General Requirements. All Persons occupying space at the Airport shall keep the
space allotted to them free from rubbish or accumulation of any material and in a
sanitary and neat condition. All floors shall be kept clean and free from fuel and oil.
The use of volatile or flammable solvents for cleaning floors is prohibited. Metal
receptacles with self-extinguishing covers shall be used for the storage of oily waste
rags and similar material. Persons occupying space shall remove the contents of the
receptacles daily. Drip pans shall be placed under leaks as necessary.
4.2.Trash Containers. All trash containers adjacent to sidewalks or roads in a public
area of the Airport shall be kept covered.
4.3.Disposal of Waste and Materials. No Person shall dispose of any fill, building
materials, receptacles, or discarded or waste materials on Airport property, except as
approved in writing by the Airport Manager. No Person shall dispose of garbage,
papers, refuse, or other forms of trash, including cigarettes, cigars and matches,
except in receptacles provided for such purpose.
4.4.Storage. Persons shall only store property or equipment normally used for flight
operations or other aviation activities on Airport Property. Storage of property or
equipment of a non-aviation nature, i.e. recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, etc.,
without the storage of an Aircraft in hangars or on Airport property must be approved by
the Airport Manager in writing.
4.5.Smoke, Dust, and Fumes. No Person shall unreasonably cause any smoke, dust,
fumes, gaseous matter, or other matter to be emitted into the atmosphere or carried
by the atmosphere.
4.6.Uncovered Vehicles. No Person shall operate an uncovered Vehicle to haul trash,
dirt, or any other material on the Airport without prior permission of Airport
Operations.
4.7.Foreign Objects. No Person shall place objects or equipment in areas that could
result in damage or injury to Aircraft or Persons at the Airport.
5.ANIMALS
5.1.Hunting/Killing of Animals. No Person shall hunt, trap, catch, injure, or kill any
animal on the Airport, unless authorized by the Airport Manager and pursuant to law.
5.2.Feeding Animals. No Person shall feed or do any other act to encourage the
congregation of birds or other animals on the Airport.
5.3.Animals in Airport Terminal Building. Except for service animals, animals are only
allowed in the Airport Terminal Building if they are on a leash, six (6) feet or shorter.
While in the Airport Terminal Building, all animals, with the exception of service
animals, shall remain on such leash.
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6.DERELICT/ABANDONED/DISABLED PROPERTY.
6.1.Abandoned Property. No Person shall park, store, or leave Abandoned Property at
the Airport, including any leased premises.
6.2.Derelict Property. No Person shall park or store Derelict Property at the Airport,
including any leased Premises, except as expressly authorized by the Airport
Manager.
6.3.Repair of Derelict Aircraft. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit an Aircraft
owner or a repair facility operating on the Airport, pursuant to a Permit/Agreement,
from having Derelict Aircraft on its premises while awaiting or undergoing bona fide
repairs; however, such Derelict Aircraft may only be in a hangar and storage of such
Derelict Aircraft anywhere else on the tenant’s premises other than a hangar is
prohibited without the prior authorization of the Airport Manager.
6.4.Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Property. Upon written request of the Airport
Manager, the owner/operator of Derelict Property or Abandoned Property shall
immediately remove such property. If Derelict Property or Abandoned Property is not
removed within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days, then the
Airport Manager may remove, store, dispose of, or sell such Derelict Property or
Abandoned Property, without further notice to and at the sole expense of the owner.
6.5.Abandoned Motor Vehicles. Abandonment of Motor Vehicles at the Airport shall
be addressed pursuant to state law.
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EXHIBIT A – RATES/CHARGES/FEES
1. RATES AND CHARGES. “Rates and Charges” will be adopted by the Airport Committee
and published by the Airport Manager on the County Airport website.
2. LANDING AND PARKING FEES
2.1. Except as otherwise provided, a landing fee shall be charged for all transient Aircraft
using the landing or parking facilities at the Airport. All weights are based on
Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight as established by the FAA. The landing fee shall
include parking on the Terminal ramp for a period up to six (6) hours. Parking fees may
be accessed by Airport Administration after six (6) hours. The rates for the landing
and parking fees will be set in the Airport’s “Rates and Charges” published annually
on the County Airport Website. Landing fees may be collected by a third-party under
contract with the County.
2.2. Landing Fee Exemptions. The following Aircraft shall be exempt from a landing fee:
2.2.1.Aircraft less than 12,500 pounds gross weight.
2.2.2.Aircraft belonging to federal, state, local or foreign governments.
2.2.3.Based Aircraft, which shall include Aircraft based at the Airports.
3. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICE – OCIA. OCIA offers U.S.
Customs and Border Patrol services on a User-Fee basis. Services provided outside of regular
hours will be assessed Overtime Charges.
4. AIRCRAFT TIE-DOWN AND T-HANGAR MONTHLY RATES shall be published in the
Airport Rates and Charges.
5. LAND LEASE RATES shall be published in the Airport Rates and Charges.
6. CONFERENCE CENTER RENTAL RATES shall be published in the Airport Rates and
Charges.
7. PERMIT FEES, car rental operator fees and fuel flowage fees shall be published in the Airport
Rates and Charges on the County Airport website.
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EXHIBIT B – FINES
Violation
Section Violation Penalty
Section 2
1.Security Compliance $150
2.
2.
Three Strikes Program – 2nd Violation
Three Strikes Program – 3rd Violation
$250
$500
Section 3
1.Parking $150
2.Vehicle Operating Requirements $250
Section 4 Airport Operations Area $250
Section 5 Airport Business and Commercial Operations $250
Section 6
1.Noise Control Procedures $250
2.Ground Run-up Enclosure $250
4.Flammable and Explosive Materials $250
5.Fueling/Defueling Operations $250
6.Smoking $250
7.Open Flame Operations $150
8.Fire Extinguishers $150
9.Powder Activated Tools $250
10.Heated Hangars $250
11.Aircraft Repairs $150
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12.Firearms and Weapons $150
13.Fuel Storage Tanks $250
14.Environmental Regulations $250
Section 7
2.Construction Activity $250
3.Personal Conduct $150
4.Housekeeping $250
5.Animals $100
6.Derelict/Abandoned/Disabled Property $250
OAKLAND COUNTY AIRPORTS
Summary of Revisions to 2018 Rules & Regulations
1. Page 5 – Par. 2 – PURPOSE – Modified to align with purpose stated in Minimum
Standards.
2. Page 10 – Par. 6.3 PENALTIES
o Added phrase “in accordance with state and federal laws.”
o Fines: Modified terms for penalties and interest and added language
stating “fines do not preclude the Airport from taking further action”.
3. Page 11 – Par. 1.2 – CREATION OF INDIVIDUAL SECURITY PLAN –
Established a deadline for submission.
4. Page 13 – Par. 1.3 – AIRPORT TERMINAL PARKING – Added prior written
approval required.
5. Page 16 – Par. 3 – SPECIAL ACTIVIES – Expanded to include “Special Permit”
for events that impact airport operations and security, who should apply for a
Special Permit and how to apply.
6. Page 18 – Par. 5.3.15.1 – FUELING/DEFUELING REQUIREMENTS – Updated
regulatory agency from MDEQ to EGLE.
7. Page 23 – Par. 3.5 – AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT – Inserted
requirement to obtain a Permit prior to engaging in such activity.
EXHIBIT A – RATES/CHARGES/FEES
1. Rates and Charges – Airport Committee will adopt the charges and Airport
Manager will publish on the County Airport website.
2.Landing and Parking Fees – Fees shall be collected by a 3rd party under
contract with the County.
3.US Customs and Border Protection – Eliminated regular hours of
operation.
4.Permit Fees – Car Rental Operator and Fuel Flowage Fees published on the
County Airport Website.
EXHIBIT B – FINES – Fines increased for greater impact.