Safety and security at general aviation airports continue to evolve as new risks emerge and both state and local regulations change. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern that will explore how the legal landscape has shifted since the publication of ACRP Synthesis 3: General Aviation Safety and Security Practices in 2007. Presenters will discuss the report's original conclusions, examine significant updates in state and local laws over the past two decades, and identify current legal trends and regulatory approaches that can help airport operators better understand today's safety and security environment.
This webinar is based on ACRP Legal Research Digest 48: Legal Issues Concerning the Safety and Security of General Aviation Airports.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.
Webinar agenda and presenters
Applying learnings from Legal Research Digest 48 within the Northeast – Summer Marr, Marr Arnold Planning
State considerations for safety & security of GA airports – C. Edward Young, Jetlaw, LLC
Question and answer session moderated by C. Edward Young, Jetlaw, LLC
The first 40 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 20 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Navigate a comprehensive compilation of state and local legal resources related to GA airport safety and security
Compare differences in state safety and security regulations for GA airports between 2007 and 2026
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar is approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credit. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation.
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If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact AICPCM@planning.org.
Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) will provide 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attend this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.
Continuing Legal Education Credits
TRB is offering 1 CLE credit for this webinar. TRB did not seek approval for this webinar from the state board, so we advise that you contact your state board prior to registering for the webinar to see if credits would be accepted. Registered webinar attendees who sign in and view the entire webinar will receive a link to a certificate that they can fill out and provide to their board. Complete a certificate for each state in which you are required to file. Rules for CLE in some states require the provider to file attendance with the regulator as a service to lawyers. Please confirm jurisdictional reporting requirements with the state regulator. This certificate should be filed with the appropriate MCLE Board(s) or Commission(s) within 30 days of activity. Introductory remarks, keynote addresses, business meetings, breaks, receptions, etc., are not included in the computation of credit. TRB will retain a copy of your attendance; however, TRB is not required to submit attendance to the board.
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