In the legislative and regulatory realm, airports and their trade associations have relied upon Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell lawyers to assist in developing and advocating the policy interests of the airport industry. These matters have included legislation, regulations, and policies concerning PFCs, rates and charges, use of airport revenues, airport access, and noise; securing favorable FAA interpretation of specific airport obligations; advising clients on structuring programs to comply with federal regulatory and grant assurance requirements; promoting legislation and regulations concerning passenger service; environmental streamlining; supporting applications for international route transfer; and securing Congressional hearings on airport development cost overruns. Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell lawyers are no strangers to Congressional policymaking and funding process and represent many clients in securing favorable attention and treatment from Congress and in obtaining federal funds for specific projects.
