Outcome of TRB AV030 Climate Change Adaptation Planning Meeting

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1 Outcome of TRB AV030 Climate Change Adaptation Planning Meeting Presentation to: ACI-NA Environmental Affairs Conference June 28, 2011 John Putnam, KKR and Chair, TRB AV030 Climate Change Subcommittee Mary Ellen Eagan, HMMH and Chair, TRB AV030 Committee

2 Weather/Climate at Airports in the News February: Dallas Superbowl Snowstorm June: Omaha Flooding April: St Louis Tornado

3 Agenda Overview of AV030 Mid-year meeting objectives Results Next steps

4 AV030 Climate Change Subcommittee The Committee on the Environmental Impacts of Aviation focuses on environmental issues central to airport planning, design, construction and operation, as well as to related aviation system and aviation technology development issues. The Aviation and Climate Change Subcommittee is interested in fostering and disseminating research regarding the effects of aviation on climate, potential effects of climate change on the aviation industry, adaptation to such changes, and means of reducing aviation s effects on climate. The Subcommittee works to identify critical research needs on the subject, encourage such research and share developing research.

5 Meeting Objectives Learn from what others have developed Identify reliable climate change data sources Identify aspects unique to airport and aviation planning Apply our knowledge of airport issues to consider frameworks for airports

6 Airports: Stewart Dalzell, BOS Jacki Wilkins, BOS Arlyn Purcell, PANYNJ Susanne DesRoches, PANYNJ Derek Gray, GTAA Federal Agencies: Tom Cuddy, FAA AEE Chris Roof, DOT Volpe Arthur Rypinski, USDOT Industry: Steven Davis-Mendelow, Bombardier Tim Pohle, ATA Workshop Participants Consultants: Jane Ahrens, GSP Christine Baglin, AEA Richard Billings, AEA David Carlson, Parsons Mary Ellen Eagan, HMMH Thomas Klin, CH2M HILL Kristin Lemaster, CDM John Lengel, GSP Anuja Mahashabde, MITRE Laura Morland, Mead & Hunt John Pehrson, CDM John Putnam, KKR Leo Roy, VHB Stephanie Sand, BAH Paul Stanton, F&H Burr Stewart, Burrst Mary Vigilante, Synergy

7 NOAA Presentation

8 NOAA Presentation

9 Adaptation Planning Case Studies and Possible Models* Trial by Nature: Jackson-Evers International Airport & Hawkins Field Airport Lessons from Hurricane Katrina and other Festive Events FHWA Hazard Assessment Model and Gulf Coast Climate Change Study Cape Cod Interagency Transportation, Land Use, and Climate Change Pilot Project Adaptation Planning for Climate Change New York City Climate Change Planning ACI World Adaptation Planning Guidance Bonnie Wilson, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Tom Cuddy, FAA Office of Environment and Energy Lindsey Morse, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Daniella Hirschfeld,ICLEI Suzanne DesRoches, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey John Lengel, GSP * Presentations available at

10 Vulnerability Assessment: FEDERAL INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON AVIATION NOISE Identify likely climate impacts and possible impacts on airport assets Identify possible responses to climate impacts, and responsible airport department Working Sessions

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12 Possible Climate Impacts on Airport Assets ASSET Increased Temperature Changes to Seasonal Precipitation Airfield & Apron Terminal & Gates Access road Pavement buckling Payload reductions Sub-base buckling related to drought or permafrost issues HVAC sizing Roofing material degradation and exterior seals (roof and walls) Heat related impacts on customers and employees Increased use of preconditioned air Impaired operation Soil moisture changes, aridity and high winds = reduced visibility Increased fire hazard with droughts Wildlife changes More FOD with wind Water reliant maintenance curtailed Throughput capacity Public health issues, changes in disease vectors Water supply depletion Access to terminal could be impacted by wildfire Increased heavy Precipitation Flooding Plowing Faster vegetation growth Increased erosion Reduced visibility Increase/changed wildlife Fuel supply GSE operation impairment Impaired operations Rising Sea Level and Storm Surge Flooding/Debris Facility Damage Possible Temporary &/or Permanent Inundation Tornado Airfield damage Debris Facility damage Flooding/Debris Wind and flood damage Access to terminal could be impacted by flooding Electrical Failures Possible Temporary &/or Permanent Inundation Debris

13 Possible Responses to Impacts on Assets AIRPORT DEPARTMENT Flooding Temperature Administration Flood Protection More customer relations time Medical services increases Financial analysis related to climate events and future climate adaptation programs Environmental Water proofing Air pollutant related work increases Changes in insect-born diseases Wildlife management issues Security Human Resources Design Secure to avoid floating things Airport closures after extreme event could increased need for security Design to for flood mitigation Changes to HVAC designs Employee productivity with increased hear waves Increased health insurance costs Workers comp from clean up events Heat stroke safety issue Increased HVAC capacity Increased costs for development Reduced Deicing needs Operations Condition Assessment Clean Up and Restoration Media Relations/Communications Security Integrity Mold Increased training for more frequent heat wave events

14 Next Steps Collaboration with ICLEI Recommend ACRP project on Climate Adaptation Planning Position paper on need for adaptation planning

15 Objective: prepare a vulnerability and risk assessment model to evaluate the projected impacts of global climate change at two candidate airports. FEDERAL INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON AVIATION NOISE Airports would be chosen to reflect both possible coastal (sea level rise) and inland (high heat events) issues. ACRP (proposed) Source: FHWA, 2010

16 Draft Position Paper on Adaptation Planning There are specific areas in which climate change may affect airports through increased capital costs and interference with operations. Increased capital expenditures may include: Additional flood protection in the form of dykes, enlarged detention basins, pumping facilities, etc. Upgrades of cooling equipment in existing and new buildings (such as terminals, support and cargo facilities, etc.). More heat resistant pavement and other materials. Lengthening of some runways to address increases in the number of days that aircraft are subject to weight penalties. Enhanced airport utilities such as stormwater system, water supply, and power supply may need to be upgraded to incorporate heavier precipitation events, drought and potentially more and longer losses in grid power supply. Changed pavement subgrades to address changed pavement, stormwater and permafrost conditions.

17 Discussion