[Missouri-l] {Disarmed} Dog Relief Area at O I A

[Terrie Arnold]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gigi" <gigig285 at aol.com>
To: <fcb-l at acb.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [fcb-l] Dog Relief Area at O I A

> Hi,
>
> I am forwarding for your information a letter from James Briggs,
> Vice-President, Legal Affairs, Airports Council International-North
> America, which appears below the dotted line. Mr. Briggs' letter is
> regarding requirements for Service Animal Relief Areas at airports
> which go into effect on May 13, 2009.
>
> Gene Lozano
> 1st Vice President
> California Council of the Blind
>
> ........................................................................
> ......
>
> Service Animal Relief Areas
>
> DOT Air Carrier Access Rule (Part 382)
>
> March 24, 2009
>
>
> ACI-NA has been working with the Air Transport Association regarding the
> upcoming DOT Air Carrier Access Act Rule requirement that airlines
> provide relief areas for service animals and to coordinate with airports
> the establishment of these areas. This requirement is located in
> Paragraphs 382.51(a)(5) and 382.91(c) of DOT's final rule published on
> May 13, 2008, and has an effective date of May 13, 2009. (Federal
> Register Link:
> http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-1228.pdf).
>
>
> ATA's discussions with the airlines indicate that the airlines prefer to
> work locally with each airport regarding the establishment of these
> relief areas. The airlines should be passing along to their managers at
> each airport instructions to contact the airport operator. Therefore,
> to expedite this process, each airport operator should consider
> contacting the airline managers to make arrangements for establishing
> these areas and to work out reimbursement of any cost to the airport.
>
>
> Even though DOT has indicated that these relief areas be on the
> "airside" of the terminal, having the relief areas on the "landside" at
> the smaller airports may be just as convenient in the interim. Being as
> the airline must provide escort services (especially for blind or
> low-vision passengers), the airline may be able to coordinate with TSA
> to provide express treatment upon returning to the screening checkpoint.
> Such an interim solution of using landside areas may not be practical at
> larger airports. Also, at international arrival locations, coordination
> with Customs officials may be necessary if CBP does not already have an
> animal relief area.
>
>
> ACI-NA has gathered a collection of photographs of animal relief areas
> provided by airports on the terminal's landside. We can provide a
> sampling upon request. At this point, DOT has indicated that they will
> not be issuing any guidance on the construction of these relief areas.
> Therefore, inquiries have been made with government and private
> disability organizations for recommendations on suitable, accessible
> designs and materials (especially surface materials). We can pass along
> anything received. In addition, you may want to coordinate with your
> local health department to ensure compliance with health regulations.
> Keep in mind that because most of the passengers for whom this service
> is intended have vision disabilities, self policing of the relief area
> likely is not an option.
>
>
> If you have any questions or wish further information, please contact
> James Briggs, Vice-President, Legal Affairs at
> jbriggs at aci-na.org
> or
> 202-293-8500.
>
>
>
> James I. Briggs, Jr.
>
> Vice President, Legal Affairs
>
>
> Airports Council International-North America
>
> 1775 K Street NW * Suite 500
>
> Washington, DC 20006
>
> Main: (202) 293-8500, ext. 3009
>
> Mobile: (417) 350-5755
>
> Facsimile: (202) 887-5365
>
> E-mail:
> jbriggs at aci-na.org
>
> www.aci-na.org
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Donna Corson" <tcorson2 at cfl.rr.com>
> To: <fcb-l at acb.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [fcb-l] Dog Relief Area at O I A
>
>
>>I am flying to Detroit to get Trekker training at Leader Dog. There are 
>>no
>> layovers, fortunately. Thanks for any help you can give. I also do not
>> know if there is a relief area in Detroit.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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