The bill aims to amend Section 47102(3)(B)(v) of title 49, United States Code. The specific amendment involves striking "and storage facilities for the equipment and fluids," which relates to deicing equipment protection. This change would impact regulations regarding the protection of deicing equipment and fluids at facilities, potentially affecting safety and operational procedures at transportation facilities.
Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act or the FROST Act
This bill allows airport sponsors to use funds from Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for storage facilities for aircraft deicing equipment and fluids.
Under current law, airports may use AIP funds for structures and equipment that are used to deice aircraft, but not for the associated storage facilities.
