Bernadette Fowlkes Bridges

The meeting agenda for November 12, 2025, includes several key reports and discussions. The Executive Director's Report will be presented, followed by an update on the impact of the Federal Government Shutdown. A Commissioner Presentation will focus on the History and Significance of Senate Bill 162. Further discussion will address Chapter 564 Policy Goals Follow Up and Next Steps. The Commission is scheduled to vote on the MDOT MAA Six Year Capital Program, specifically seeking approval of new Major Capital Projects. Other agenda items include Marketing & Air Service Development updates, and Planning & Engineering discussions concerning COMAR Proposed Action - BWI / MTN ANZ Updates and the future modification of the ANZ Process.

The committee held its 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 meeting. Discussions included the Administrator's Report detailing the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Key actions involved the review and conditional approval of grant applications. Grant Application 25-06 concerning asphalt repair was approved at a lower recommended amount, while Grant Application 26-01, which involved asphalt resurfacing at the Glen Burnie Elks Lodge, was noted to have an omission in the signature section and requires future resubmission correction. The meeting concluded with elections, where the Chair and Vice Chair were nominated to continue their service, and plans were made to recognize a resigning committee member. A review and modification of the Committee Guidelines for recommending projects for award was also initiated.

This report from the Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council outlines key strategies, implementation pathways, and policy considerations to integrate Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into the state. It provides actionable recommendations across policy, public engagement, workforce development, infrastructure, and pilot programs. The plan aims to enhance mobility, improve emergency medical response and public safety, and stimulate economic development, positioning Maryland as a leader in this transformative technology sector.

This initial Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting focused on establishing foundational knowledge for the Airport Noise Zone (ANZ) update. Key discussions included the regulatory background mandating the update every five years, the definition and purpose of the ANZ contours (DNL 65, 70, 75 decibels) as a land use compatibility tool, and clarification that the ANZ does not restrict airport operations. The committee reviewed the purpose of the voluntary Noise Abatement Plan (NAP) and the SAC's advisory role in reviewing technical materials and providing localized feedback. Technical aspects covered the Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) metric, which penalizes nighttime operations, and an overview of the Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT) used for modeling future noise contours (2025, 2030, 2035). Specific questions addressed the modeling assumptions regarding future runway development and the process for appealing variance denials through the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals (BAZA). The project schedule was also presented, outlining subsequent SAC meetings through Fall 2025.

The meeting agenda included introductory remarks from the Acting Chair, followed by the approval of the June 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Key discussion items focused on the Executive Director's Report and a thirty-minute discussion on Chapter 564 Policy Goals. Operations & Maintenance items involved final action on two COMAR amendments: COMAR 11.03.01.13 concerning Business Hours of Operation and COMAR 11.03.01.04 (A), (L) regarding Derelict Vehicles. The Marketing & Air Service Development section planned to cover an Air Service Update and the Incentive Program. The agenda concluded with an Open Discussion segment.