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1/31/79 AC 150/5900-1B • FOREWORD The following is a brief overview of the Planning Grant Program (PGP). Each of the areas covered is explained in greater detail in subsequent chapters of this advisory circular. Authorization and Objective. The PGP is authorized by the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, as amended, and administered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The objectives of this grant program are to assist in the planning for the development of a nationwide system of public airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aviation and to support development of the National Airport System Plan (NASP). Types of Assistance. Planning grants can be made for development of airport master plans at individual airports and development of airport system plans for states or metropolitan/regional areas. Eligibility Requirements. State, county, municipal and other public agencies ire eligible to receive grant assistance for airport master plans if their airport is included in the National Airport System Plan (NASP). Planning agencies such as state DOT's, metropolitan planning organizations (MPO's), Councils of Governments (COG's), and regional planning agencies are eligible to receive grant assistance for airport system planning for states and the larger metropolitan/regional areas. Application and Award Process. FAA personnel will assist sponsors in the application process through preapplication meetings on an as needed basis. After FAA review and approval of the application, a grant offer is made to the sponsor. Upon acceptance, this offer becomes the grant agreement between the sponsor and the Federal Government. Federal Participation. The Federal share is 75 percent for system plans. For master planning, the share is 75 percent for medium and large hub air carrier airports and 80 percent for all others (this was 90 percent for Fiscal Years 1976, 1977, and 1978). The rate for master planning may be higher in some public land states. Reports, Audits. and Records. Periodic reports are required during the project to assure that time schedules are being met. Records are required to be kept by the sponsor and to be made available to the FAA or the General Accounting Office if requested. Records must be retained for three years after submission of the final financial status report. Regulation. Sponsors should become familiar with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 152, Airport Aid Program. 1