Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Winter Weather Operations Manual

2013 – 2014 Season

Effective: November 1, 2013

CONTENTS

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Snow and Ice Control Plan, 2013-2014

2.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Aircraft Deice Operations Plan, 2013-2014 - Attachments for the Aircraft Deice Operations Plan

3.

Snow and Ice Support Operation Plan, 2013-2014

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Snow and Ice Control Plan 2013 – 2014 Winter Weather Season

November 1, 2013

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Contents

1.

GENERAL A. B. C.

2.

Purpose Organization Snow and Ice Weather Conditions

RESPONSIBILITIES A. B. C. D. E. F.

Committee Chairperson Declaration of Airport Status and Response Criteria Operational Priorities Duties Notification DFW Local Snow and Ice Conference Call

3.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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AIRFIELD CONDITION ASSESSMENT A. B. C. D.

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Airfield Condition Assessment Special Inspections Runway Friction Surveying Runway Pavement Condition Reporting

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL Snow Removal and Control Principles

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OFF-RAMP AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AND DEICING

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SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM (SMGCS)

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GLOSSARY

9.

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL GLOSSARY SUPPLEMENT

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The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport community is dedicated to serve in the best interest and safety of the traveling public. Every effort will be made to maintain the quality of service that has made DFW the hallmark of public transportation facilities and Airport of Choice. Comments or questions regarding the contents of this Plan may be directed to: Assistant Vice President, Airfield Operations Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board P. O. Box 619428 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Texas 75261-9428 972/973-7152 [fax-972/973-7199]

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1.

GENERAL A.

Purpose 1)

The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located within a region of north Texas, which is susceptible to snow and icing conditions. Typically, the snow and ice season occurs from December through February, with unexpected freezing precipitation possible in November or March. Weather patterns indicate that the likelihood of a winter storm, usually associated with a frontal passage and drop in temperature, will approach from the Northwest. In many cases, the DFW Metroplex will experience a variety of effects from no precipitation to several inches of snow. Icing conditions also may only occur in portions of the Metroplex, and then it may only affect bridges and elevated surfaces.

2)

B.

The key to successfully defending the Airport from user delays and unsafe conditions largely depends upon the ability to forecast impending adverse weather conditions. The purpose of this Plan is to posture the Airport's resources to the maximum extent practicable in order to meet the needs of the traveling public and assure the highest level of safety.

Organization 1)

The Snow and Ice Control Committee (herein called the "Committee") is a standing committee of representatives from air carrier airlines serving DFW, FAA Airport Traffic Control and Board staff. Its function is to establish priorities and to provide the guidance necessary to maintain safe operations. The Committee will determine the proper course of action associated with airfield operations and Airport utilization requirements.

2)

Any portion of the airfield deemed to be unsafe for aircraft operations will be closed, and all attempts made to restore the area to an acceptable condition. When in the opinion of the Committee Chairperson the Airport cannot be safely maintained due to uncontrollable conditions, the Chairperson will recommend to the Board's Executive Vice President of Airport Operations the closing of the Airport. In that event, immediate steps will be implemented to systematically reopen those areas of highest priority. Every available resource will be sought to avoid closures and to maintain the airfield with at least a minimal operational capability.

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C.

Snow and Ice Weather Conditions 1)

The National Weather Service (NWS) issues unscheduled products (forecasts) as needed. Unscheduled products are transmitted to the public via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via weather wire. These unscheduled products include, "Advisories", "Watches”, and "Warnings" to the winter weather forecasts. See "Glossary". Declarations of winter weather condition levels as described in C. 2) will be based upon National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts and unscheduled products, as well as other available information.

2)

Winter Weather Condition Levels The response to winter weather conditions depends largely upon the nature of the forecasted precipitation. The following winter weather condition levels will be declared to initiate planning for the implementation of snow/ice control measures. Weather Alert When National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts indicate that a potentially hazardous snow/icing condition will occur in the airport area within twenty-four (24) hours; or a Winter Storm Watch, which includes the Metroplex area, is issued by NWS. Weather Warning When National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts indicate a potentially hazardous snow/icing condition will occur in the airport area within twelve (12) hours; or when the presence or immediate approach of light freezing precipitation threatens the airport; or an Advisory that includes the Metroplex area is issued by NWS. Weather Emergency When the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts indicate a potentially hazardous snow/icing condition will occur in the airport area within six (6) hours; or a Warning, which includes the Metroplex area, is issued by NWS.

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When a winter weather condition level is declared, appropriate notifications to Board staff, airlines, FAA and other tenants or agencies will be made by the Airport Operations Center (AOC). Consultations among Board staff to determine the degree of response will be initiated and a plan formulated. In the event the Snow and Ice Control Committee is convened, Board staff will identify the recommended course of action and resources available to the Airport. 3)

Winter Weather Condition Level Cancellation Upon conclusion of the need to protect the Airport from snow/icing conditions or when the forecast no longer indicates a threat of impending freezing precipitation, the winter weather condition level will be downgraded and/or terminated and appropriate notifications made.

2.

RESPONSIBILITIES A.

Committee Chairperson The Vice President of Operations will chair the Committee, and as the snow and ice season approaches each year, will convene a meeting of the Committee to review the procedures and priorities for removing snow and ice from runways, taxiways and roadways. The Vice President of Operations will, in consultation with the Vice President of Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management, declare the appropriate snow and ice category. The Assistant Vice President of Operations will act on the Vice President's behalf in his absence.

B.

Declaration of Airport Status and Response Criteria: 1)

The Airport Duty Manager and the Airfield Operations Officer are responsible for identifying conditions that require snow and ice removal or control and closing portions of the airfield to air carriers in conjunction with CFR Part 139 requirements. The on duty Airfield Operations Officer in consultation with the Airport Duty Manager will have authority to initiate snow and ice removal or control and will close portions of the airfield deemed to be hazardous.

2)

The Vice President of Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management is responsible for directing snow and ice removal or control. In consultation with Airport Operations, the size and composition of the work force to remain on duty as well as the deployment of personnel and equipment for actual operations will be determined.

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In the absence of the Vice President the Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Operations, will assume removal or control responsibilities.

C.

3)

The Department of Public Safety's Police Operations On Duty Supervisor is responsible for monitoring public roadways and reporting unsafe conditions to the Airport Operations Center (AOC) for remedial action. The Police Operations On Duty Supervisor will have authority to close airport roadways deemed hazardous and open roadways when the hazardous conditions have been remedied.

4)

Leasehold areas are the responsibility of the primary tenant.

Operational Priorities The Committee may identify specific needs for remedial action, based upon operational requirements and airport flow and capacity. Generally, the following priorities will be applied to snow and ice removal or control: 1)

Airside • Runway 18L/36R - Includes High Speed Exits for flow and taxi routes to the Central Terminal Area and cargo areas. Or taxi routes to the off ramp parking areas. • Runway 17R/35L - Includes High Speed Exits for flow and taxi routes to Central Terminal Area and cargo areas. Or taxi routes to the off ramp parking areas. • Runway 18R/36L - Includes High Speed Exits for flow and taxi routes across 18L/36R to the Central Terminal Area. Or taxi routes to the off ramp parking areas. • Runway 17C/35C - Includes High Speed Exits for flow and taxi routes across 17R/35L to the Central Terminal Area. • Runway 17L/35R - Includes High Speed Exits for flow and taxi routes across Runways 17C/35C and 17R/35L to the Central Terminal Area. Or taxi routes to the off ramp parking areas • Runway 13L/31R - Includes High Speed Exits (31R) and associated taxi routes to the Central Terminal Area and east cargo. • Runway 13R/31L - Includes High Speed Exit for flow and associated taxi routes to the Central Terminal Area and west cargo. • Taxi routes to off ramp aircraft deicing pads. • Non-Movement Area Taxilanes. • ARFF road network supporting the active (open) runways.

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NOTE:

2)

1)

When the situation and resources allow, more than one runway may be involved in snow and ice control and/or removal at any one time.

2)

If the Off Ramp Aircraft Parking Plan is implemented, taxiways and taxi routes to and from these areas will be plowed, sanded, and/or treated as required. The associated taxi routes to the Central Terminal Area and the cargo ramps will also be kept open.

3)

In conjunction with runway and taxi route treatments, ARFF road systems and NAVAID Critical Areas will be examined and efforts extended to these areas as requirements dictate.

Landside Priorities • • •

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Roadways and AOA gates for DPS ARFF Stations 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Mutual Aid Response locations). Roadways Bridges -Flyover -Int'l Parkway -Service Road -Terminal D flyover bridge Rental Car Center Crossunder #2 and Skylink MSF roadway Taxi Que Service Roads Pretreatment/RO Unit Roadway Airfield Drive Parking Lots Center-Port train station Other areas as needed NOTE: Leased areas are not treated by the Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management Department without prior arrangements, coordinated through the AOC, being made with the department.

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D.

Duties When a Weather Alert, Warning, or Emergency is declared, the Airport Duty Manager will initiate notification procedures through the AOC. Appropriate notifications will be made to other departments and Board staff, as well as tenant airlines, FAA and other outside agencies. Upon notification of pending snow and ice removal operations, the following actions will be accomplished when deemed necessary: 1)

Operations Department a.

Airfield Operations: Initiate call-in of essential personnel as may be appropriate. Notify Corporate Aviation Staff. There will be no deicing operations conducted on the Corporate Aviation Ramp. Deicing operations will only be conducted at an authorized de-ice location. Coordinate resources for obtaining up-to-date airfield condition assessment. Coordinate with the AOC on the status and availability of CFME and snow/ice removal or control equipment; and arrange for friction surveys of runways per established procedures. Direct the issuance of a NOTAM when CFME friction surveying has been discontinued due to equipment failure. Provide escorts for Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management equipment performing snow/ice removal or control activities. Direct the dissemination by the AOC for NOTAMs on snow and ice removal operations or treatment, closures and openings of runways and taxiways, and other pertinent information as may be required.

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b.

AOC: Initiate recall of employees as needed; establish Snow and Ice Work Schedule, as needed. Coordinate resources for obtaining up to date weather observations and forecasts. Update Airport Board Staff on any changes in the weather forecast, pavement conditions, as well as status of Airfield, Landside, Transportation, and Parking Operations as may be deemed necessary. Initiate appropriate notification to air carriers of the airfield condition (per Airport Certification Manual, Section 1, Chapter D.6, Airport Conditions Reporting). Maintain logs and records of notifications, inspections, friction surveys, snow and ice removal operations or treatment, closure and openings of runways and taxiways, and other pertinent information as may be required.

c.

Ground Transportation: Notify ground transportation service providers of pending weather conditions and advises service providers to take appropriate action to ensure ground transportation service is available at DFW Airport. Initiate call-in of essential personnel as may be appropriate. Notify AOC and Customer Service/Terminal Support Services of availability of taxicab service. Coordinate with AOC for treatment of Central Queue entry/exit lanes, staging area, and dispatch lanes.

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2)

Parking Business Unit a.

Guest Transportation Section: Initiate activities to ensure the safe transportation of the public and Airport employees per established procedures. Activate call-in of essential personnel as may be appropriate. Coordinate with airlines and other tenants regarding limited transportation abilities due to hazardous road conditions and/or Skylink shutdowns. Notify the AOC of special needs for bus operations, fueling or roadway treatment (especially around terminal and parking area bus stops). Notify AOC of bus operational status for public and employee areas.

b.

Parking Operations Section: Activate call-in of essential personnel as may be appropriate to maintain sufficient entrance/exit lanes to process anticipated traffic. Coordinate with AOC for special needs and/or equipment, and treatment of roadways around plazas. Notify AOC of revenue area gate malfunctions. Provide for adequate funds to handle revenue demands at exit plazas. Notify AOC of plaza and parking lot status.

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3)

Customer Service a.

Terminal Management: Notify all appropriate Terminal B, D and E Airlines and other ground services tenants of the impending weather condition. Notify the Terminal Managers or Assistant Terminal Managers for additional staffing, as appropriate. Coordinate with Terminals B, D and E Airlines and other tenants regarding operational status and assignment of deicing locations. Coordinate with the AOC for special needs and/or snow removal of the Terminals B, D, and E Ramp areas that are not the responsibility of the leaseholders and the former GA Ramp.

4)

Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management Initiate call-in of essential personnel as may be appropriate to provide snow/ice removal or control activities on airside and landside areas, and to provide and to prepare and stage snow control equipment. Initiate snow/ice removal or control operations in areas identified by Operations and DPS as needing treatment. Maintain communications with other departments concerning public area snow/ice removal or control requirements. Coordinate special request by airlines and airport tenants regarding special needs as may be allowable. Provide qualified personnel to perform CFME (Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment) friction surveys and coordinate with Airfield Operations regarding inspection of snow/ice removal and control activities and for CFME friction survey operations. Coordinate with Operations concerning CFME and snow/ice removal or control equipment status and availability.

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Maintain CFME recordings and documentation of runway treatment. a.

Skylink Services: Coordinate with the Airport Duty Manager regarding ability to continue APM service for the public per established procedures.

b.

Vehicle Fleet Services: Prepare equipment and supplies to properly cope with snow and ice conditions. This equipment and supplies will be maintained per the DFW International Airport Snow and Ice Control Support Plan.

c.

Energy and Utility Services: Energy and Transportation Management has management responsibilities of the airports’ Source Isolation Deice Site (SIDS) infrastructure. Please refer to the Aircraft Deice Operations Plan for responsibilities.

6)

Environmental Affairs Environmental Operations: Environmental Operations has ownership of air, water, and environmental issues related to snow and ice events. Please refer to the Aircraft Deice Plan for responsibilities.

7)

Department of Public Safety a.

Police Services: Initiate call-in of essential personnel to provide for the safety and security of the public and Airport employees. Assess the conditions of all roadways and parking lots and close hazardous areas as may be necessary. Notify the AOC of public areas needing snow/ice removal or control.

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Notify the AOC of any unserviceable areas closed due to snow/icing conditions and coordinate with AOC to mark and/or light closed or hazardous areas as may be appropriate. b.

Fire Services: Initiate call-in of essential personnel as may be appropriate for fire protection services. Protect fire service equipment from the elements of weather and maintain ARFF readiness per established procedures. Notify Operations of ARFF equipment outages per CFR Part 139 requirements. Notify AOC and Operations of hazardous ARFF road conditions and determine alternate response routes if necessary.

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E.

Notifications The following Board staff, Airport tenants, and outside agencies will be notified by the AOC whenever weather alert, warning, or emergency is declared. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Executive Vice President of Operations Vice President of Operations Assistant Vice President, Operations Assistant Vice President, Airfield Operations Vice President of Environmental Affairs Vice President, Energy, Transportation and Asset Management Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Operations Senior Environmental Operations Analyst Manager, Airfield Operations Airport Duty Manager DPS Communications Skylink Control Center Skylink Manager Skylink Assistant Manager Energy Plaza Control Room Terminal Support Center Parking/Buses Duty Supervisors Ground Transportation/Central Queue Environmental Operations Manager FAA ATCT/TRACON - Area Manager Public Affairs Air Carriers (per established procedures) Trinity River Authority (TRA) Texas Department of Transportation (TX DOT)

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F.

DFW Local Snow and Ice Conference Call The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated during a Winter Weather Emergency, which will, in turn, coordinate, with the AOC to establish weather conference calls on an as needed scheduled basis by the AOC during snow and ice emergency. A time will be set for ongoing conference calls and the following will be notified of the time of the first call: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

FAA ATCT American Airlines Operations American Eagle Operations Vice President of Environmental Affairs Senior Environmental Operations Analyst Terminal Management Police Operations On Duty Supervisor Skylink Services Parking Operations Shift Supervisor (South Plaza) Bus Operations Supervisor Passenger Service Supervisor Ground Transportation/Central Queue Assistant Vice President, Operations Airport Duty Manager Manager, Airfield Operations Vice President, Energy, Transportation and Asset Management Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Operations Texas Department of Transportation (TX DOT) Concessions Ambassador program

The DFW Airport Board Conference Bridge will be utilized for the DFW local snow and ice conference call. Items to be discussed on the line are: Weather conditions and forecast. Airfield condition. Landside condition. Snow and ice control plans. Departure flow rates and anticipated change. Note: After the initial call it will be the responsibility of each agency to call in on future conferences.

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3.

4.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS A.

Snow, ice, and slush will be removed as much as practicable on runways, high-speed turnoffs, and taxi routes. When necessary, surface friction will be improved by the application of airfield sand when icing conditions persist and ice cannot be removed.

B.

Vehicle operations during snow/ice removal and control activities will be conducted in a manner to prevent interference and conflict with aircraft operations. All vehicle operators will notify and coordinate work within the aircraft movement area with the appropriate FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Ground Controller. At least one vehicle operator, when working near an active High Speed Exit, will monitor the appropriate local control frequency.

C.

Vehicle operations on the aircraft movement areas will be conducted in accordance to the established Letter of Agreement (LOA) between DFW FAA ATC and DFW Airport Board as well as established DFW Airport Board policies and procedures.

D.

Vehicle operations on the aircraft movement areas during low visibility operations will be conducted in accordance with the airport’s Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) Plan.

AIRFIELD CONDITION ASSESSMENT A.

Airfield Condition Assessment The Airfield Operations Officer is responsible for the inspection and condition assessment of runways, taxiways and other essential areas of the airfield in accordance with CFR Part 139.

B.

Special Inspections Special inspections of runways, taxi routes, ARFF routes, NAVAID Critical Areas, and taxilanes will be conducted whenever surface conditions change. Inspection results along with such information as pilot reports, friction surveys, and pavement condition sensor readings form the basis for the Airport's Airfield Condition Report. This information will be disseminated to air carrier airlines providing scheduled service to the Airport in the same manner as prescribed for NOTAMs (reference Airport Certification Manual, Section 1, Chapter D, Paragraph 6).

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C.

Runway (CFME) Friction Surveys 1)

The Airport has qualified personnel and approved Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME) to carry out runway friction surveys. Pavement condition reports are prepared and issued on a real-time basis to pilots in accordance with procedures contained in the Airman's Information Manual (AIM), Paragraph 5-1-3.

2)

Friction surveys will be accomplished as weather conditions change, but in no more than eight (8) hour intervals during any time that runway pavement is contaminated with snow, ice, or slush. If pilots report consistent favorable braking conditions, this interval may be extended.

3)

Conditions for friction surveys are generally considered to be reliable when the surface is contaminated by the following: a.

Ice or Wet Ice. "Wet Ice" is a term used to define ice surfaces that are covered with a thin film of moisture caused by melting. This film deposit is of minimal depth, insufficient to cause hydroplaning.

b.

Compacted snow (any depth). NOTE: The above conditions can be expected after mechanical methods have removed all winter contaminants possible. Realistically, a small amount of dry snow and/or slush will often remain on the surface. It is generally accepted that friction surveys will be reliable as long as the depth of dry snow does not exceed 1 inch (2.5 cm), and/or the depth of wet snow/slush does not exceed 1/8 inch (3mm).

4)

The data obtained from CFME surveys are not considered reliable if conducted on frozen contaminated surfaces under the following conditions: a.

When there is more than .04 inch (1 mm) of water on the surface.

b.

When the depths of dry snow and/or wet snow/slush exceed the limits in the note above.

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5)

6)

Friction surveys will be conducted whenever it is felt that the information will be helpful in the overall snow/ice removal effort. The following guidelines, however, pertain to friction surveys conducted for the benefit of aircraft operations: a.

When the central 50 feet (15m) of the runway, centered longitudinally along the runway centerline, is contaminated over a distance of 500 feet (150 m) or more, subject to the limitations in paragraphs 3 and 4 above.

b.

Whenever pilot braking action reports indicate that runway friction is changing.

c.

Following anti-icing, de-icing, or sanding operations.

d.

At least once during each eight hour period while contaminants are present.

e.

Immediately following any aircraft incident on the runway.

f.

Any other time Airport management believes friction surveying would be useful, within the parameters of the equipment.

Procedures for performing CFME friction surveys will be followed as outlined below. The FAA ATCT will be notified in advance that friction surveying is required. Coordination between ATCT and Airfield Operations will be accomplished to the maximum extent possible to avoid disruption to aircraft operations. a.

The CFME vehicle operator will ensure that all equipment is properly calibrated for each use and all ancillary systems (recording devices, radios, etc.) are operating properly.

b.

Unless surface conditions are noticeably different on either side of the runway centerline, a test on one side of the centerline in the same direction the aircraft lands will be accomplished.

c.

Friction tests will be conducted 10 feet (3 m) and 20 feet (6 m) to the right of the runway centerline to determine the worst-case condition.

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d.

The runway length will be divided by three (3) to obtain the touchdown, midpoint and rollout zones, according to aircraft landing direction. Surveying will be conducted for each zone.

e.

Non-runway areas such as High Speed Exits may be surveyed to determine necessary treatment, but these areas will not be calculated into runway braking condition values.

f.

Friction surveys will be conducted to obtain the average MU number for each third of the runway. The CFME vehicle speed will consistently be held at 40 mph or as conditions dictate.

g.

A record of survey results for each runway will be documented on a Runway Friction Survey Record. The original copy will be retained at Operations - Airfield Section. A copy will be attached to computer generated recording data and be retained by -Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management - Engineering Services. A NOTAM will be issued for any MU readings below 0.40 for any given section of a runway.

h.

Survey results for each runway will be reported to the AOC who will disseminate the information to ATCT and air carriers per established procedures. The AOC will also notify the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), if that facility is operating for the winter storm.

i.

If, when friction survey readings have been issued on a regular basis and the CFME vehicle used to obtain these readings becomes unserviceable, a NOTAM will be issued until the equipment is restored to service or the snow/ice conditions no longer exist. In the interim, runway advisories, using pilot reports, will be issued.

j.

“Snow and Ice” friction surveys will not be performed if pavement is dry and/or is dry with temperatures below 32 degrees F.

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D.

Runway Pavement Condition Reporting 1)

Generally, the condition of the pavement will be reported by Airfield Operations whenever there is a change in the runway condition that is not reflected in the current information available to Airport users. Reports will be made when one of the following occurs: a.

Whenever compacted snow and/or ice are present on the center 60 feet (18 m) of the runway, and friction values are below 40 on any zone of the runway.

b.

When MU values rise above 40 on all zones of any active runway previously showing a friction value below 40. NOTE: The U.S. scale using whole numbers (e.g. 10, 20, 30) corresponds directly to the ICAO scale using decimal numbers (.10, .20, .30).

2)

The friction reports will identify the runway followed by the friction number for each of the three zones (rounded to the nearest 5), a short description of the cause of the runway friction problem, and the time of the report.

3)

A NIL pilot braking action report or NIL braking action assessment by the airport requires that the runway be closed before the next flight operation. The affected runway will remain closed until the NIL condition no longer exists.

4)

When previous PIREPs have indicated GOOD or MEDIUM (FAIR) braking action, two consecutive POOR PIREPS should be taken as evidence that surface conditions may be deteriorating and require Airfield Operations to conduct a runway assessment. This assessment must occur as soon as air traffic permits. Deteriorating conditions include but are not limited to: • • • • •

Frozen or freezing precipitation. Falling air or pavement temperatures that may cause a wet runway to freeze. Rising air or pavement temperatures that may cause frozen contaminants to melt. Removal of abrasives previously applied to the runway due to wind or airplane affects. Frozen contaminants blown onto the runway by wind.

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Under the conditions noted above, the airport will take all reasonable steps using all available equipment and materials that are appropriate for the condition to improve the braking action. If the runway cannot be improved, the airport operator must continuously monitor the runway to ensure braking action does not become NIL. As required by Advisory Circular 150/5200-30, Airport Winter Safety and Operations, DFW’s continuous monitoring activities include: • • • • •

5.

Observing which exit taxiways are being used. Maintaining a regular program of friction testing to identify trends in runway traction. Monitoring runway physical conditions including air and surface temperatures, contaminant types and depths. Monitoring pilot communications. Monitoring weather patterns.

5)

Braking action reports are disseminated via NOTAMS and are updated as runway conditions change.

6)

Changes to status of the airfield conditions are disseminated via NOTAMs and are updated as the condition changes.

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL The following principles regarding snow and ice removal or control will be applied to maintain safe operating conditions on Movement Areas: A.

Drifted or windblown snow will be removed completely and promptly from runways and taxiways.

B.

In the event of heavy snow accumulation, the height of snow banks alongside usable runway or taxiway surfaces will be such that: 1)

All aircraft propellers, engine pods, rotors and wingtips will clear each snow bank when the aircraft landing gear traverses any fullstrength portion of the Movement Area.

2)

The permissible snow heights in glide slope critical areas will be properly maintained.

3)

All runway hold position signs and ILS critical area signs are clearly visible.

4)

All taxiway guidance signs are clearly visible.

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C.

Snow removal operations are to commence when snow begins to accumulate on Movement Area surfaces. A runway will be closed for aircraft use if it has more than one-half inch (1/2" or 13 mm) of slush or two inches (2" or 5 cm) of dry snow.

D.

Snow/ice removal or control will begin in accordance with the order of priorities established in this Plan (Reference Section II, Para C) or as otherwise determined in order to sustain safe aircraft operations.

E.

ARFF response routes will be determined based upon the conditions of the ARFF roads and alternate routes using taxiways. Access to operational runways from corresponding ARFF stations is of primary importance.

F.

Snow/ice removal or control within lease areas will be the responsibility of the primary tenant.

G.

In coordination with EAD snow contaminated with spent aircraft deicing fluid (SADF) that has been removed from the airside will be dumped on the south end of the Southwest Hold Pad (preferably taxiway HS), snow that has been contaminated with hydrocarbon (fuel or oils) should be picked up and disposed of properly. Hydrocarbons will not be allowed to runoff into the collection tanks. Non-contaminated snow may be stockpiled on the 1E Corporate Aviation ramp. Coordination must take place with EAD, Airport Duty Manager and the Corporate Aviation staff prior to stockpiling noncontaminated snow.

6.

OFF-RAMP AIRCRAFT DEICING AND PARKING PLAN A.

Off-ramp aircraft inspection, deicing locations, off ramp parking plan, and procedures are identified in the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Aircraft Deice Operations Plan.

B.

No aircraft deicing operations will be permitted on the Airport except as identified in the above Plan and in areas approved by the Board that meets local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

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7.

SMGCS (Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) In the event that DFW Airport's SMGCS plan is implemented by the ATCT(s) during a snow and ice emergency, all requirements and restriction of the DFW Airport SMGCS Plan must be followed. All snow removal, sanding, and deice treatment equipment operating within the movement area of the AOA must be escorted by a DFW Airport employee who is authorized to operate a motor vehicle within the aircraft movement area. Only ground vehicle operators directly associated with emergency response, operations, and maintenance of the airfield will be authorized to enter the aircraft movement area during SMGCS conditions.

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GLOSSARY WINTER WEATHER A number of weather wire products are contained in this category. They include: Winter Storm Watch Winter Storm Warning Winter Weather Advisory Blowing Snow Advisory Freezing Drizzle Advisory Freezing Rain Advisory Sleet Advisory Snow Advisory Blizzard Warning Heavy Snow Warning Ice Storm Warning Winter Storm Watch: A winter storm watch is issued when there is a significant threat of hazardous winter weather, but the potential storm's occurrence, location, and time are uncertain. The watch is designed to give as much lead-time as possible. Winter Storm Warning: This product is issued when one or more of the following conditions are observed or forecast: Heavy snow, with snowfall rates of at least 4 inches (10 cm) in 12 hours or 6 inches (15 cm) in 24 hours. Significant freezing rain with accumulations of 1/4 inch (6 mm) or more. Sleet with accumulations of at least 1 inch (25 mm). Precipitation type will be specified if possible, and common hazards outlined. Winter Weather Advisory: A winter weather advisory is issued for winter conditions less serious than those of a winter storm warning. The advisory is used to urge caution due to adverse winter weather. Blowing Snow Advisory: A blowing snow advisory is issued when observed or forecast wind-blown snow is expected to reduce visibilities at times to 1/4 mile (RVR of 1600') or less. The conditions described in this advisory are less severe than those requiring a winter storm warning. Freezing Drizzle Advisory: A freezing drizzle advisory is issued when freezing drizzle conditions exist which may cause real inconvenience, such as icy roadways. The conditions described in this advisory are less severe than those requiring an ice storm warning. D/FW ACM (Vol. 1, change 21)

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Freezing Rain Advisory: A freezing rain advisory is issued when light accumulations of freezing rain make road surfaces and sidewalks hazardous. Light accumulations may also build up on power lines and tree branches. Sleet Advisory: A sleet advisory is issued when significant amounts of sleet occur or are forecast, but less than one inch is expected to accumulate. Snow Advisory: A snow advisory is issued when 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of snow is forecast. These conditions, while less serious than those requiring a heavy snow warning, could still cause significant inconvenience, especially to travelers. Blizzard Warning: A blizzard warning is issued when blizzard conditions occur or are forecast. Blizzard conditions are defined as: Winds gusting to at least 35 mph (40 knots) AND Snow or blowing snows, which reduces visibility to less than 1/4 mile (1600' RVR). NOTE: Blizzard conditions can be life threatening, with severe wind chill indices, heavy snow, and very poor visibility. Heavy Snow Warning: A heavy snow warning is issued when snowfall is expected to be at least 6 inches (15 cm) within a 24-hour period. Ice Storm Warning: An ice storm warning is issued when an ice accumulation of 1/4 inch (6 mm) is forecast or observed. Damage to power lines and trees are likely to be extensive, and travel is discouraged.

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SNOW & ICE CONTROL GLOSSARY SUPPLEMENT This Glossary was compiled to promote a common understanding of the terms used by the National Weather Service (NWS) in producing "unscheduled products". The definitions are primarily defined in an operational sense. This Glossary is designed to help in understanding the criteria for issuance of each winter weather unscheduled product and how these products correspond with Winter Weather Condition Levels. RELATED PUBLICATIONS Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports. AC 150/5200-30 (current edition), Airport Winter Safety and Operations AC 150/5300-13 (current edition), Airport Design AC 150/5320-12 (current edition), Measurement, Construction, and Maintenance of Skid-Resistant Airport Pavement Surfaces Federal Aviation Administration 7930.2 (current version) Notices To Airmen (NOTAM's) Airman Information Manual -Current Edition (AIM) Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Certification Manual (Current Edition) Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Aircraft Deice Operations Plan (Current edition) Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) Plan (current edition) Media Guide to National Weather Service Weather/Wire Products

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Aircraft Deice Operations Plan 2013 – 2014 Winter Weather Season

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 20, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 2. PURPOSE 3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 4. PRE-DESIGNATED INSPECTION/DEICE LOCATIONS 5. DEICE LOCATIONS 6. ACTIVATION AND USE OF DEICE SITE 7. ON-RAMP/GATE DEICING/ANTI-ICING 8. USE OF DEICE LOCATIONS 9. NOSE WHEEL MARKINGS 10. OFF RAMP AIRCRAFT PARKING PLAN 11. AIRCRAFT THAT MUST RETURN TO THEIR RAMP, TERMINAL OR GATE AFTER DEICING (a.k.a. Ground Interrupts) 12. SOURCE ISOLATION DEICING SYSTEM (SIDS) 13. DEMERIT RATING SYSTEM Appendix A - Demerit Rating System Appendix B – Gate/Ramp Demerit Rating System - Individual Permit 14. DEICING LOCATION MAPS 15. NOSE WHEEL MARKING 16. OFF RAMP PARKING PLAN MAP Appendix C - Deice Truck Route of Travel maps Appendix D - Terminal D gate engine inlet zone map Appendix E – DFW Deicing Management Plan Appendix F - Deicing Capacity Alert Level Matrix Appendix G – Single Ship Deicing Appendix H – Southeast Hold Pad Blast Wall Signage Appendix I – Access to Southeast Hold Pad Glycol Storage Facility

1. INTRODUCTION The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board ("Board") allows aircraft deicing and anti-icing at DFW International Airport only at certain areas within the Airfield Operations Area (AOA) and only in accordance with this Deice Plan and related deicing permits. All airlines and other entities wishing to conduct deicing or antiicing activities at DFW Airport must obtain, maintain, and comply with the terms and conditions of current deicing permit(s) issued by the Board's Environmental Affairs Department (EAD). Aircraft deicing and anti-icing activities are strictly prohibited unless performed by authorized permittees at authorized locations. Individual sitespecific permits are required in order for any entity to conduct deicing activities in areas not specifically designated by the Board for collection of deicing fluid run-off, e.g., ramp or gate areas. The Board may assess demerits and associated fines for violations of this Deice Plan and/or any Board deicing permit in accordance with the demerit system set forth in Section 13, Demerit Rating System, of this Plan. 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this Deice Plan is to identify areas and procedures for the deicing and anti-icing of aircraft at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and to identify areas of responsibility for location, implementation, operation, and monitoring of the Deice Plan and penalties for violations of this Plan. This Deice Plan is effective November 20, 2013 in order to assure compliance with applicable environmental laws, rules, and regulations. It is adopted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Board's Deicing Permit. This Plan shall prevail in the event there is a conflict with Airline’s Deicing Permit or with other previously issued deicing rules or regulations promulgated by the Board. 3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management DFW Airport’s Energy, Transportation and Asset Management (ETAM) is responsible for the management of the airport’s spent aircraft deicing fluid capture, collection, storage and treatment infrastructure. This includes the opening and closing of all valves needed to direct deice or anti-ice fluids to the deice locations storage tanks and prevent these fluids from entering the storm water or industrial waste drainage systems and the operation of the airport’s computerized deice Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring system. ETAM is also responsible for the emptying of deicing/antiicing fluid collection tanks and access by contractors for this purpose. In the event ETAM is unable to provide escorts for tank servicing, they may request assistance from Airfield Operations, if personnel are available.

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ETAM is also responsible, through their contractors, for the plugging of the drains on the inner portion of the Terminal D ramp at the first deicing event and the sweeping/collecting of spent aircraft de-icing fluid (SADF) near these drains for each deicing event. The drains on the inner portions of the Terminal D ramp will remain plugged during the deicing season. ETAM will also sweep the entire Terminal D ramp at the end of the deicing season. B. ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT (EAD) DFW Airport’s EAD is responsible for all environmental issues. Environmental Affairs issues airlines and contractors DFW Deice Permits and trains or oversees training of all accredited persons involved in deice operations. The individual airlines and deicing contractors are responsible for the training of their crews and personnel involved in aircraft inspection and deicing operations. EAD will collect all information on deicing operation from each airline or contractor no later than one day following the deice event. EAD will also maintain the demerit rating system and monitoring of compliance of all environmental issues. EAD Personnel will also monitor deicing operations at the deicing sites for compliance with all environmental laws. C. AIRPORT OPERATIONS CENTER (AOC) The Airport Duty Manager, or his/her designee, is responsible for approving all aircraft deice requests from the airlines and deice contractors. The AOC will make all necessary notifications including, but not limited to, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), ETAM, Terminal Management, Airfield Operations, and EAD. The Airport Duty Manager will be the approving authority for all deice operations. Assigned spots not being used may be re-assigned by the Airport Duty Manager when deemed necessary in order to preserve overall deicing capacity and ensure efficient operations. D. AIRFIELD OPERATIONS When notified by the AOC of the intent for a tenant to begin deicing activities, the Airfield Operations Officer will initiate airfield closures with the appropriate FAA ATCT. Airfield Operations personnel will monitor deicing sites for compliance with this plan. Information on all observed or reported violations will be immediately communicated to the AOC, who in turn will immediately notify EAD with the known details of the violation. Airfield Operations personnel will also monitor the use of deice sites and report any inactivity to the AOC to determine if the area should be closed. The AOC will act as a facilitator when deicing spots are needed.

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E. AIRLINE RESPONSIBILITIES Airlines are responsible for determining when they should deice or anti-ice their aircraft. Once the determination has been made to deice, the airline shall notify the AOC at (972) 97DEICE (972-973-3423) to request the activation of Deice Site(s). The airlines should identify the estimated number of aircraft and timeframe within which they plan to deice or anti-ice, the pre-assigned spots they expect to use and any escort requirements they may have to set up the deice location(s). No airline may proceed with deicing or anti-icing activities until the AOC has specifically responded with a verbal approval and a green light is on at the deice valve control light. In the event the green light is not operational but the valves are positioned correctly, an Assistant Airfield Operations Officer will go to the site and relay from the Airport Duty Manager to the airline’s/tenant’s Accredited Supervisor that the valves to the collection tank are properly configured (aligned) and deicing may proceed. Upon completion of deicing activities, the airline must immediately notify the AOC and advise that their personnel and equipment that are clear of the area. F. CUSTOMER SERVICES The Terminal Management Section will be responsible for coordinating deicing operations of the Terminal D Airlines. This does not relieve the Terminal D airlines from coordinating their deicing operations with the AOC. Once the determination is made to deice or anti-ice one or more aircraft at a Terminal D Gate, the airline will notify the AOC who will notify Terminal D Management. 4. PRE-DESIGNATED INSPECTION/DEICE LOCATIONS A. Background FAA has mandated, per Code of Federal Registry (CFR) Parts 91, 121, 135, and 139, certain rules that require certificate holders to perform deicing inspections of aircraft prior to takeoff depending on weather conditions and the time the aircraft was last deiced. The security requirements of the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Regulation (TSR CFR part 1542, Airport Security, and TSR CFR part 1544, Aircraft Operator Security: Air Carriers and Commercial will be complied with. In order for a certificate holder to fully comply with the inspection requirements, the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board in concert with the FAA ATCT and local airlines has developed this plan to allow aircraft icing inspections and off ramp deicing at pre-designated points within the aircraft movement area. Note: Deice operations will not begin until ETAM has properly configured the valves to the deice/anti-ice fluid collection tanks. November 20, 2013

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B. Inspection/Deice Points In order to safely accommodate movement of persons and equipment into the movement area to inspect and deice aircraft waiting for departure and ensure that proper taxi procedures are followed, pre-designated deice pads and inspection points have been established for both north and south flow conditions. Each inspection point and associated taxi procedure is outlined below and is also illustrated in attachments to these procedures. For the Southeast and Southwest Deicing Pads, sections have been allocated to airlines based upon number of flight operations. See maps in Section 15 for space allocation. 1) North Flow - Southwest Hold Pad All Airlines a. Inspection Point: On Taxilane H-1 south of Taxiway A. Inspection vehicle will be located west of Taxilane H-1. b. Concept of Operation: •

In the vicinity of, but prior to, the intersections of Taxiways F, G, HA, B and A, pilots will inform the ATCT Ground Control if an inspection or deicing is required.

Note: AA deicing crews may contact aircraft that are queued up awaiting entry into the Southwest Deicing Location on VHF frequency 130.2

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Aircraft not requiring an inspection or deicing will be directed by the ATCT Ground Control

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Aircraft requesting an inspection or deicing will be directed onto Taxilane H-1 south of Taxiway A or to a holding position as directed by the ATCT.

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Aircraft not requiring deicing following the inspection will be directed by the ATCT to a departure runway.

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Aircraft requiring deicing will be marshaled or directed to Taxiway HS south of Taxiway A for off-ramp deicing. When deicing is complete, aircraft will be directed by the ATCT.

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2) North Flow - Taxiway C (UPS Ramp) Aircraft coming out of West Cargo, Emery Ramp, International Air Cargo, and UPS may use the Taxiway C Deice Pads located on the East Side of the UPS ramp. a. Entering the Taxiway C Deice Pads •

Tenant airlines requiring deice at Taxiway C Deice Pads will contact West FAA ATCT Ground Control on VHF frequency 121.85 before taxi onto the movement area.

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West FAA ATCT will instruct aircraft to hold prior to entering that portion of Taxiway C north of Taxiway Y.

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Aircraft requesting deice must contact UPS Ramp Control on VHF frequency 129.9 before proceeding north of Taxiway Y on Taxiway C.

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UPS Ramp Control will issue instructions directing the aircraft to the deice pad.

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Aircraft will request taxi instruction by contacting UPS Ramp Control on VHF frequency 129.9 and request taxi instructions to exit deice pad.

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On Taxiway C prior to Taxiway Y, aircraft will contact the West Ground Control on VHF frequency 121.85 and request exit from Taxiway C north of Taxiway Y.

3) North Flow - Southeast Hold Pad American Airlines (AA) a. Inspection Point: On Southeast Hold pad Taxiway JS, south of Taxiway K12 and Terminal E airlines deice spots. Inspection vehicle(s) will be staged on Taxiway K, south of Taxiway K12. b. Concept of Operation: •

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Note: AA deicing crews may contact AA aircraft that are in queue waiting entry into the Southeast Deicing Location on VHF frequency 131.75. •

Aircraft not requiring an inspection/deicing will be directed to the departure runway by the ATCT.

Note: Aircraft/Ground Support/Service Equipment (GSE) equipment will not be permitted to block Taxiway K12. •

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Aircraft requiring deicing will be directed or marshaled to taxiway K for off-ramp deicing. When deicing is complete, aircraft will follow East FAA ATCT instructions.

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Note: during South Flow operations the southernmost spot utilized for deicing (“spot 9”) must be vacated when requested by DFW in order for aircraft using the perimeter taxiway system to access taxiways ER and L to taxi to the central terminal area.

Terminal E Airlines a. Inspection Point: On Southeast Hold pad Taxiway JS, south of Taxiway A but north of AA’s inspection area. Inspection vehicle(s) will be staged on Taxiway K, south of Taxiway A. b. Concept of Operations:

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4) South Flow - West Runways All Airlines a. Concept of Operation (aircraft coming across Taxiway Y or Z bridges): •

Pilots will inform West FAA ATCT if an inspection or deicing is requested when they are in the vicinity of, but prior to, crossing the intersections of Taxiways Y, Z, and G.

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Tenant airlines requiring deice at Taxilane C Deice Pads will contact the West FAA ATCT on VHF frequency 121.85 before taxiing onto the movement area.

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Aircraft requesting deice must contact UPS Ramp Control on VHF frequency 129.9 before proceeding north of Taxiway Y on Taxiway C.

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5) South Flow - East Runways All Airlines a. Concept of Operation (aircraft coming from the Central Terminal Area): •

Pilots will inform the ATCT Ground Control if an inspection or deicing is requested prior to the intersection of Taxiway J if on Taxiway Y, Taxiway K if on Taxiway Z or Taxiway Z if on Taxiway K or L.

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4 PRE-DESIGNATED INSPECTION/DEICE LOCATIONS No off-ramp deicing or anti-icing activities may be performed other than in predesignated areas identified in this Section. To utilize any designated deicing location(s), an airline must either first obtain a Deicing Permit from the Board's EAD or use a contractor that has a current Board Deicing Permit. Each airline and contractor is responsible for adhering to the terms and conditions set forth in its Deicing Permit. •

Airlines participating in deicing operations are responsible for the safe handling of all aircraft permitted to enter the deicing site.

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Airlines and deice service providers must ensure that GSE and personnel restrict operations only to that location and must limit vehicle movement to full strength concrete areas only.

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Any spillage of deicing fluids outside of run-off areas must be reported immediately to the AOC at 972-97DEICE (972-973-3423) and the fluids must be picked up and disposed of properly.

Note: Airlines and tenants are responsible for Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) control, including clean up of FOD within their deicing areas and any other areas they request or have control of during any deicing event. •

Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) equipment, Airfield Operations vehicles, and other Airport Board emergency response vehicles have right-ofway over all other vehicles. Other than as indicated in this Plan, no GSE equipment will be permitted to operate along or park on emergency roads.

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Aircraft movement on Taxiways H1 and HS, south of Taxiway A and Taxiways JS and K, south of Taxiway A, during deicing operations will be at the direction of ground crews only, after the aircraft enters these areas.

Note: ETAM will close or secure the valves to the deice/anti-ice fluid collection tanks only under authorization from EAD. The general criteria under which the sites will be secured are summarized as follows: 1) The concrete surfaces have been drained of glycol fluid by one of the following methods: a) b)

One-quarter inch (0.25", 6 mm) of rain has fallen after completion of deicing operations. The entire deice site has been cleaned of glycol with a vacuum truck (sweeper type) or other appropriate equipment and the collection system pipe has been flushed to remove standing SADF.

2) Actual precipitation amounts impacting the sites are in excess of the system design criteria of one-half inch (0.5", 12 mm) per hour. 3) Precipitation amounts in excess of the system design criteria of one-half inch (0.5", 12 mm) per hour are forecasted to impact the site(s). 4) System storage capacity is at critical levels (to be determined by joint consultation of Airport Operations, Energy & Transportation Management and Environmental Affairs, reference Appendix F). 5) System storage capacity will reach critical levels based upon short term weather forecast information (to be determined by joint consultation of Airport Operations, Energy, Transportation and Asset Management and Environmental Affairs). November 20, 2013

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5. DEICE LOCATIONS There are multiple official sites, also known as Designated Source Isolation Deicing Pads, at which an aircraft may deice and/or anti-ice. These locations (also shown on the Deicing Location Maps in Section 15) are: •

Southeast Hold Pad - Located south of taxiway A on taxiways K and JS. This site has pre-assigned deice spots for Terminal E airlines (2 wide body and 4 narrow body) and American Airlines (AA) (3 Narrow Body). Deice spots for AA are at the far south end of the Southeast Hold Pad. In order to prevent surface incidents in which vehicles or pedestrians enter the aircraft movement area without authorization DFW Airport has provided a route of travel map from the terminal area to the Southeast Hold Pad. Please see attached map in Appendix C. NOTE: the wide body deice spots for the Southeast Hold Pad are restricted to B767-300 sized aircraft and smaller. B747s, B777s, A330s, and A340s cannot be deiced at the Southeast Hold Pad. Also, during South Flow conditions the southernmost aircraft deice spot (“spot 9”) must be vacated in order for aircraft using the perimeter taxiway system to access taxiways ER and L to taxi to the central terminal area.

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Northeast Hold Pad Area - Located between taxiways EF and EH on taxiway K. This area can deice 5 Regional Jets at one time or 2 narrow bodies at one time or 1 wide body (B777-200 size or smaller), 1 narrow body and 3 regional jets at one time, or 1 wide body (B747-400 size) and 1 Regional Jet at one time. In order to prevent surface incidents in which vehicles or pedestrians enter the aircraft movement area without authorization DFW Airport has provided a route of travel map from the terminal area to the Northeast Hold Pad. Please see attached map in Appendix C.

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Taxilane EK - Pre-assigned to AA, this location is at Apron Entry Points (AEPs) 22, 23 and 24 between the Terminal C ramp and Taxiway K. This is actually two separate deice areas, commonly called EK North (AEP 22) and EK South (AEP 24). There are 3 deicing spots in this area, 1 wide body spot and 2 narrow body spots. If a wide body aircraft is being deiced, no other aircraft can be deiced at the same time. Note: all AA B757 aircraft must use AEP 23 for deicing due to wingtip clearance concerns at AEPs 22 and 24.

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Taxiway Z - Located on Taxilane JY between Taxiway Z and Terminal A north ramp. This area can deice 1 wide body or 2 narrow body aircraft. If a wide body aircraft is being deiced, no other aircraft can be deiced at the same time. Taxiway Z is shared by AA and American Eagle Airlines (AE). AA is pre-assigned the western spot; AA/AE is pre-assigned the eastern spot. AA may use AA/ AE spots when AE does not need them.

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Taxilane C - Located on the UPS ramp, west of taxilanes C1 and C2. This area can deice a large number of both wide and narrow body aircraft. This deice area does not use the nose wheel markings. Parking for deicing will be directed by UPS Ramp Control on 129.9MHz.

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Taxilane WK - Pre-assigned to American Eagle, is located at Apron Entry Point 122, between Taxiway G and Terminal B ramp. This deice area can deice 2 Regional Jets, nose to tail, at a time. Southwest Hold Pad - Located south of Taxiway A on Taxiway HS. This deice area can deice 8 narrow bodies and 2 wide bodies at one time. The 3 Southern most deice spots (1 wide body, 2 narrow body) are common use areas. The 7 Northern most spots are pre-assigned to AA (6 narrow body, 1 wide body). AA may use the southernmost spots if no other airline is using them, but must vacate those spots upon request from another airline and/or the AOC. In order to prevent surface incidents in which vehicles or pedestrians enter the aircraft movement area without authorization, DFW Airport has provided a route of travel map from the terminal area to the Southwest Hold Pad. Please see attached map in Appendix C. It’s important to note the common use deice spots can be facilitated by coordinating with American Airline’s staff via the deicing frequency. Please see the deicing location map of the Southwest Hold Pad for the frequency.

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Apron Entry Point (AEP) 144 – located at the southwest corner of the Terminal D ramp. This deice area can accommodate 1 narrow body or 1 wide body aircraft, is marked with a wide body nose gear marking that must be used, and is available only to the tenants of Terminal D. Use of AEP 144 must be coordinated with and approved by Terminal Operations at (972) 973-8630, in addition to the required coordination and approval of the AOC.

Notes: The Northeast Cargo Ramp deice location is closed indefinitely. There will be no deice/anti-ice operations conducted during the 2013-2014 winter season at this location. Airlines should ensure that their deicing resources and equipment are prepared to conduct deicing operations when their aircraft enter the deice pad site in order to minimize any potential operational impacts.

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6. ACTIVATION AND USE OF DEICE SITE A. Notify the AOC at 972-97DEICE (972-973-3423) prior to any deicing activity. Contact the AOC to request an escort to the Southwest, Southeast, or Northeast Hold Pads. o Verify with the AOC that the Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast Hold Pads have been closed to accommodate deicing equipment and personnel. Green traffic lights, at each deice site (except Northeast Cargo) indicate the valves are in the proper position to drain deice/anti-ice fluids into the collection tanks at each location when illuminated. B. Notify the AOC within two hours of the completion of deicing activities. For gate deicing notifications to the AOC must be made within 30 (thirty) minutes of the completion of deicing. NOTE: during rain events contact the AOC earlier than 2 hours to minimize fluids into the tank. C. Provide all information on the Glycol Usage Form by 12:00 p.m. (noon) the day after each deicing event to EAD by fax at 972-973-5561. This information can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. D. Promptly report and remediate any spill or over spray outside of the deicing pad to the AOC at 972-97DEICE (972-973-3423). E. Prevent deicing fluids from entering any water system other than the activated deicing pad collection system. Additionally, no hydrocarbon fluids (oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, etc.) will be allowed to enter the deicing fluid collection system, or SIDS. F. An Accredited Deicing Supervisor must be within 500 feet (154 m) of the deicing activities at all times. For gate deicing an Accredited Deicing Supervisor must be within 200 feet of the deicing area. G. Verbal confirmation must be made where the green traffic lights are not installed or if the green traffic lights are inoperative prior to any deice/anti-ice operation. H. All persons using the deicing pads are responsible for cleanup of any and all debris and FOD prior to leaving the deicing pad. I. DFW Airport may suspend deicing activities at select sites or for the whole system depending on weather and or system capacity. J. Ground Interrupts must be reported to the AOC immediately, see section 11.

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Note: Any airline or person who fails to comply with these procedures is subject to the demerits and fines set forth in Appendix A of Section 13, Demerit Rating System, of this Plan. 7. ON-RAMP/GATE DEICING/ANTI-ICING A. Anti-icing is strictly prohibited at DFW Airport except within authorized locations specifically identified in Section 5, Deice Locations, of this Plan. This activity may not be conducted at ramp or gate areas. B. Deicing airframe or aircraft control surfaces is strictly prohibited except within authorized locations specifically identified in Section 5, Deice Locations, of this Plan. This activity may not be conducted at ramp or gate areas. C. Engine inlet deicing at any gate or ramp areas at DFW Airport requires a sitespecific individual deicing permit issued by EAD. Engine inlet deicing is limited to one of the following methods (or combinations): 1)

Use of hot water deicing; and/or use of mop and bucket with no more than twenty-five (25) gallons of deicing fluid (Type I).

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Use of hot air.

Note: Permittee cannot use more than five (5) gallons of Type IV fluid per aircraft. D. Any airline or other entity wishing to conduct any gate or ramp engine inlet deicing activity must submit to the Board’s EAD a written request/application containing, among other things, proposed written procedures for gate/ramp deicing. Airline/entity may deice in gate and/or ramp areas only after the Board approves its procedures and issues an individual site-specific gate/ramp deicing permit. Note – AA may be conducting engine inlet deicing at AEP 9 (“spot 9”) and AEP 31(“spot 31”) within the non-movement area, in addition to engine inlet deicing at the terminal gates. E. The Board may assess demerits and fines for deicing/anti-icing violations occurring outside Designated Source Isolation Deicing and/or for failure to comply with any individual permit(s) the Board may issue for ramp and/or gate deicing. Appendix B of Section 13, Demerit Rating System, of this Plan identifies these demerits and associated fines. F. There will be no deicing activities of any kind on the former General Aviation (GA) Ramp or the Corporate Aviation (CA) 1E ramp. General aviation/corporate aviation aircraft will be deiced at either the Southeast or Southwest Hold Pads, depending on which location their deicing operations provider is using to conduct deicing operations.

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8. USE OF DEICE LOCATIONS Some deice locations have been pre-assigned to a specific airlines to ensure preplanned responses while other locations are not and may be used by any airline or general aviation aircraft. While some of these locations have been pre-assigned it is important to note that deicing spot assignments are subject to change due to operational requirements. Airlines that do not have assigned deice spots who wish to deice in another airline’s assigned deice spot(s) not being used must obtain approval from the Airport Duty Manager. When the Airport Duty Manager gives approval, the requesting airline will provide all required information to the AOC. The AOC will contact the airline who is assigned the deice location and inform them of the approval for the use of the deice location. EXAMPLE: Delta Airlines (DAL) wants to deice a B737 in American Airline’s deice area on the Southeast Hold Pad. Delta must call the AOC and request approval. If the Airport Duty Manager approves the request, the AOC will inform Delta and get all remaining required information, including the information for escort requirements if needed. The AOC will then contact AA and inform them of Delta’s deice request to use their deice area and the estimated time Delta expects to deice. The AOC will then contact Energy and Transportation Management, if required, to configure the valves for the Southeast Hold Pad to the “aligned” position and dispatch an Airfield Operations Agent to assist Delta with escort to the deice location, if needed. 9. NOSE WHEEL MARKINGS Nose wheel markings for regional jets, narrow body, and wide body aircraft have been approved for use at designated deicing locations. There are no nose wheel markings at the Taxiway C Ramp deice location or at the Terminal D gates. All deicing should be done west of the UPS ramp centerline that parallels taxiway Charlie. These nose-wheel markings are to be used by ground crews to position aircraft for deicing. When aircraft are properly parked, deicing fluids will fall into the proper collection drains, however this does not account for all variables such as wind or jet blast. The nose wheel markings are secondary to the proper collection of deicing fluids. If conditions so require, consult with Airfield Operations prior to positioning nose wheels outside of marked areas so that proper clearances may be assured and deicing fluids are properly captured. •

WB indicates a Wide Body nose wheel marking (spot) for wide-bodied aircraft up to and including aircraft design group IV (aircraft with a wing span of 170’ or less). If needed, any aircraft, up to the size of aircraft design group IV may deice on this spot. Note: B747 aircraft are only able to deice at the WB nose gear spot markings at the Southwest Hold Pad, the Northeast Hold Pad, AEP 144 (taxiway WL), and the UPS ramp.

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NB indicates a Narrow Body nose wheel marking (spot) for narrow-bodied aircraft up to and including B757 aircraft with winglets (aircraft with wingspans less than 135'). If needed, any aircraft up to this size may deice on this spot. Note: AA B757 aircraft will only deice at AEP 23 at the taxiway EK deice site. The NB spots for AA at the Southeast and Southwest Hold Pads can be used by B757 aircraft with winglets and smaller for deicing.

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RJ indicates a “Regional Jet” nose wheel marking (spot) for regional jet and air taxi aircraft with a wingspan up to and including 100’ wide. Only aircraft with a wingspan of 100’ or less may deice on this spot.

On the Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest Hold Pads, all nose markings have been enhanced. The enhancement will improve locating the marking when the pavement is wet with de-icing and/or anti-icing fluids. These nose wheel markings are framed by a square 3’ X 3’ that is painted with black paint. Turbo-prop and piston engine aircraft may use any “RJ” or “NB” nose wheel marking to position these aircraft for deicing or anti-icing, provided they are in the appropriate aircraft design group and have met the wingspan requirements for these markings. 10. OFF RAMP AIRCRAFT PARKING PLAN A. NORTH FLOW 1) All East Side airlines that have aircraft that have been pushed off their gates and are waiting deice inspection and/or actual deicing may be parked by the ATCT Ground Controller off the ramps. 2) For departing aircraft scheduled to deice on the Southwest Hold Pad, 14 aircraft can be parked on taxiway F between taxiway F2 and taxiway B. These aircraft will park heading south. The intersections along taxiway F and taxiways F2, WK, G7, G8, G9, WL, G10, WM, G11, and B will be kept open. An additional 7 aircraft can be parked on taxiway C between taxiways WK and B. These aircraft will park facing north. An entrance and exit to taxiway C9 and the International Air Cargo (phase II) ramp will be kept open. Taxiway WL between taxiway C and runway 18R/36L will also be open. 3) For departing aircraft scheduled to deice on the Southeast Hold Pad, 15 aircraft can be parked on taxiway L between taxiways L2 and B. These aircraft will park heading south. The intersections along taxiway L and taxiways L2, EK, K8, EL, EM, and B will be kept open. Five (5) more departing aircraft may park on the northeast hold pad, north of taxiway Y, on taxiway K. These aircraft will be directed by the ATCT Ground Controller as to which direction their aircraft should be headed. An additional 23 aircraft can park on taxiway P between taxiways Z and EL. These aircraft will park heading north. The intersections along taxiway P and taxiways EJ and Z will be kept open. November 20, 2013

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4) This plan can be modified by the FAA ATCT to meet operational demands. B. SOUTH FLOW 1) All East Side airlines that have aircraft that have been pushed off their gates and are waiting deice inspection and/or actual deicing may be parked by the ATCT ground controller off the ramps. For departing aircraft scheduled to deice on the southwest hold pad, 5 aircraft can be parked on taxiway F between taxiways A and WP. These aircraft will park with a heading assigned by the West ATCT ground controller. Ten (10) aircraft can park on taxiway F between taxiways G8 and F6. These aircraft will be parked heading south. Aircraft may block the intersections of taxiways G9, G10, and G11. The intersections of taxiways F6, B, F5, WM, F3, WL, and taxiway F will be kept open. Seven (7) additional aircraft can be parked on taxiway C between taxiways B and WK. These aircraft will park heading north. Taxiway C9 and the International Air Cargo Ramp (phase II) and taxiway WL between taxiway C and runway 18R/36L will remain open. For aircraft scheduled to deice on the southeast hold pad, 7 aircraft can be parked on taxiway L between taxiways EL and L6. These aircraft will park heading south. The intersections of EM, L5, L6, B, and taxiway L will be kept open. 21 aircraft may park on taxiway P between taxiways EL and Z. East ATCT will decide the direction the aircraft will park. The intersection of taxiways P and EJ will be kept open. Sixteen (16) aircraft can park on taxiway Q between taxiways Z and Q1. East ATCT will decide the heading for these aircraft. The intersection of taxiways Q and EJ will be kept open. An additional 12 aircraft may be parked on taxiway R between taxiways P and EJ. East ATCT will decide what the heading will be for these aircraft. The intersection of taxiways R, R1, and Z may be blocked by aircraft. For aircraft scheduled to deice on the northeast hold pad, the parking plan for the southeast hold pad will be used. In addition to those parking positions, 5 additional aircraft may park on taxiway L between taxiways A and EP. These aircraft will park heading north. 2) This plan can be modified by the FAA ATCT to meet operational demands.

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C. PRE-ASSIGNED DEICE AREAS FOR TERMINAL B AIRLINES 1) North Flow All airlines at Terminal B will use taxilanes WK or HY to de-ice all aircraft. American Eagle (AE) at Terminal B will use AEP 122 on Taxiway WK or Taxiway HY or other locations at the NE Hold pad or Taxiway Z When Taxilane HY and/or AEP 122 at Taxiway WK are used for deicing aircraft, Airfield Operations and the West FAA ATCT will close them to inbound aircraft traffic and a NOTAM will be issued. In other words, these taxilanes will be for outbound aircraft traffic only during the times they are used for deicing. 2) South Flow Terminal B airlines may use Taxiway HY for deicing. AE may use Taxiway WK at AEP 122 or Taxiway Z or the Northeast Hold Pad. D. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES- HY Deice Site American Eagle will coordinate with other tenants, as needed, for the use of the HY site. This does not relieve them of all proper coordination with the AOC. E. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE TERMINAL D - Deicing at AEP 144 and Engine Inlet Deicing At the Gate Airlines at Terminal D requesting to use AEP 144 (“spot 144”) for deicing operations will notify Terminal Management prior to commencement of these activities in addition to the required notifications to the AOC. There are four deicing zones at Terminal D: South, West, Northwest, and North that have conditions for deicing and the alignment. Please see Appendix D for the Terminal D Gate deicing zones map. Deicing at AEP 144 will not be approved if wind speeds are greater than 10 mph. When AEP 144 is used for deice operations, Airfield Operations will notify the WEST FAA ATCT that this spot is closed to inbound aircraft traffic and a NOTAM will be issued. In other words, this taxilane will be for outbound aircraft traffic only during the time it is used for deicing. Engine inlet deicing procedure at Terminal D gates: 1)

AA accredited person calls AOC requesting Gate/engine inlet deicing.

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AOC notifies Energy, Transportation and Asset Management (ETAM) of engine inlet deicing and request the proper zone be aligned. AOC notifies EAD. • • • •

South Zone - Gates 6 through 17 West Zone - Gate 16 through 30 Northwest Zone - Gate 29 through 31 North Zone - Gate 31 through 40

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ETAM aligns the zones.

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AA person calls back notifying AOC they have completed engine inlet deicing.

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AOC notifies ETAM that engine inlet is completed and the valves can be secure.

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AOC notifies EAD engine inlet deicing is completed.

The justification for aligning the Terminal D zones for engine inlet deicing is that AA cannot mat the drains due to the size of the drains. The valves are aligned for secondary containment in case there is a release or spill. 11. AIRCRAFT THAT MUST RETURN TO THEIR RAMP, TERMINAL OR GATE AFTER DEICING (a.k.a. GROUND INTERRUPTS) Should an airline have a need for any aircraft return to the ramp or gate for any reason after that aircraft has been deiced/anti-iced in a deicing location, that airline must notify the AOC at 972-97DEICE (972-973-3423) before the aircraft taxis back to the ramp. Terminal D airlines must also notify Terminal Operations (972) 973-8630 and the airline will consult with the DFW Airport EAD to determine the appropriate preventive measures to deploy at the ramp/terminal/gate to contain any spent deicing/anti-icing fluids dripping from aircraft returning to the ramp/terminal/gate. For the purposes of this plan, a ground interrupt is defined as follows: “Any aircraft that has started or completed deicing or anti-icing, in any deicing location, that must return to any ramp, terminal, or gate”.

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12. SOURCE ISOLATION DEICING SYSTEM (SIDS) The Source Isolation Deicing System (SIDS) of DFW Airport consists of the monitoring of deicing sites as previously discussed in this plan. Each deicing site has one or more underground, ground level, or above ground storage reservoirs. All east side deice locations (except for the Northeast Hold Pad site) are connected to a storage lagoon located south of the Southeast Hold Pad site and to storage ponds at the pretreatment plant (PTP) facility via an underground master pipeline. The Northeast Hold Pad deice location has a separate, off AOA offloading site in which tanker trucks are used to off-load spent aircraft deicing fluid. All west side deice locations are connected to large storage ponds at the PTP via an underground master pipeline. The Southwest Hold Pad is also connected to a storage lagoon that is located south of the pad itself. The lagoons increase the storage capacity of DFW Airport by over 5,100,000 gallons. The Southwest lagoon has a 2,000,000-gallon capacity while the Southeast lagoon has a 3,100,000-gallon capacity. The total storage capacity at the PTP facility is 14,449,338 gallons. ETAM, through the use of a centralized control system, monitors the levels of collected fluids at each individual deice site, lagoons, and storage ponds. The current capacity of the entire system is 21.1 million gallons. All precipitation that falls during any deicing event will collect in the storage tanks and/or lagoons from the deice spots when the valves are aligned. Thus, the system will fill at a faster rate during rainfall and reduce the capacity of deice product storage. This collection of rainfall may require the temporary suspension of deicing activities when the rate of precipitation exceeds the hydraulic carrying capacity of the site(s). The hydraulic carrying capacity of the DFW deicing system is 0.5”/hr precipitation rate. Should the system reach 85% of its maximum rated storage capacity during a deicing event, all deicing activities at DFW Airport will be temporarily suspended until the system storage capacity can be restored to a point where deicing activities may resume.

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Appendix “A” 13. DEMERIT RATING SYSTEM FAILURE TO:

FIRST OFFENSE Within Single Deicing Season

SECOND OFFENSE Within Single Deicing Season

THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE Within Single Deicing Season

1. Notify DFW AOC prior to deicing/anti-icing.

100 demerits

500 demerits

1,000 demerits

2. Notify DFW AOC within two hours of completion.

100 demerits

500 demerits

1,000 demerits

3. Provide Usage Forms within time limit.

250 demerits

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

4. Remediate and report spills outside of pad. **

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

5. Prevent deicing fluids from entering storm water system. **

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

6. Prevent deicing fluids from entering pretreatment system.

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

100 demerits

500 demerits

5,000 demerits

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

7. Failure to have accredited supervision on site. (within the permit limits) 8. Conduct deicing operations within an authorized area. ** Fines will be assessed as follows: 100 demerits 500 demerits 1,000 demerits 5,000 demerits 10,000 demerits

Verbal Warning, notification to supervisor. Formal Letter. Formal Letter plus a $1,000 fine. Formal Letter plus a $5,000 fine. Formal Letter plus a $10,000 fine.

Demerits are equally attributed to both the permittee and the accredited supervisor. Fines are only assessed to airlines and tenants, not to the Accredited Supervisor. An Accredited Supervisor that receives 5,000 demerits will have their accreditation revoked for the duration of the current deicing season. **In addition to assessing demerits and fines, The DFW Airport Board’s Vice President of Environmental Affairs, or designee, may suspend the Permittee’s authorization to conduct deicing/anti-icing activity at any designated location(s) if the Board determines that any offenses denoted above by a double asterisk is imminent, occurring, or has occurred, and that the activity in question presents immediate risk of an unauthorized release or discharge.

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Appendix “B” 13. DEMERIT RATING SYSTEM – GATE/RAMP RATING SYSTEM - INDIVIDUAL PERMIT* * For site-specific permits related to gate or ramp deicing FIRST OFFENSE Within Single Deicing Season

SECOND OFFENSE Within Single Deicing Season

THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE Within Single Deicing Season

1. Notify DFW AOC prior to engine inlet deicing.

500 demerits

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

2. Notify DFW AOC within thirty minutes of completion of deicing.

500 demerits

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

3. Provide properly completed Ramp Glycol Usage Forms within time limit.

500 demerits

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

4. Remediate or report spills outside of protected area.

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

5. Prevent deicing/anti- fluids from entering storm water system.

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

15,000 demerits

6. Prevent deicing/anti-icing fluids from entering pretreatment system. (Failure to correctly plug drains)

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

15,000 demerits

7. Failure to have accredited supervision within 200 ft.

500 demerits

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

8. Failure to completely remove runoff from ramp surface within 30 minutes or failure to restrict vehicle access through runoff puddle.

500 demerits

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

9. Failure to properly remove deicing runoff from ramp surface within 30 minutes of aircraft departure.

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

10. Failure to deice on designated ramp area(s).

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

15,000 demerits

11. Failure to limit total deicing fluid usage to 25 gallons (Type 1) or 5 gallons (Type IV) or 50 gallons of hot water on the aircraft.

1,000 demerits

2,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

12. Failure to discharge collected runoff to an approved location.

1,000 demerits

5,000 demerits

10,000 demerits

FAILURE TO:

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Appendix “B” (continued) Fines will be assessed as follows: 500 demerits: 1,000 demerits: 5,000 demerits: 10,000 demerits: 15,000 demerits:

Verbal Warning. Deicing permit violation form issued. Supervisor notified. Formal Letter plus a $1,000 fine. Deicing permit violation form issued. Formal Letter plus a $5,000 fine. Deicing permit violation form issued. Formal Letter plus a $10,000 fine. Deicing permit violation form issued. Formal Letter plus a $15,000 fine. Deicing permit violation form issued.

Demerits are equally attributed to both the permittee and the accredited supervisor. An accredited supervisor that receives 5,000 demerits will have their accreditation revoked for the duration of the current deicing season. The Vice President of Environmental Affairs may immediately revoke Permittee's privileges for any of the above offenses.

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Appendix “F”

Deicing Capacity Alert Level Matrix

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Signage on Southeast Hold Pad Blast Wall – looking South, Southwest

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Appendix “I” Vehicle Access to American Airlines/Delta Airlines Southeast Glycol Storage Area

This non-movement area road leads from the 5E Cargo Ramp to the AA and Delta Southeast Glycol Storage area. AA and Delta are the only tenants authorized to use this road.

The access road to the AA and Delta Southeast Glycol Storage area continues past the blast wall. Remain on this road! DO NOT TURN LEFT!

DO NOT TURN east towards the taxiways, Southeast Hold Pad, or runways! Travel beyond this point requires an escort by Airport Board employees.

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Energy, Transportation and Asset Management Snow and Ice Control Operations Support Plan

2013 - 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Purpose 2. Responsibilities 3. Priorities 4. Annual Planning & Preparation 5. Equipment & Supplies 6. Execution 7. SCADA

1. PURPOSE: To provide for the planned marshalling of equipment and personnel and to specify execution procedures for ice and snow control on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, bridges, parking lots, and sidewalks. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Airport Board staff is responsible for snow and ice control on all common use airside and landside pavements; and for sidewalks and steps around Board operated buildings. Tenants are responsible for their respective pavements. The Vice President of Energy, Transportation and Asset Management (ETAM) and the Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure Operations are responsible for the overall planning and execution of the Snow and Ice Control Operations Support Plan. The Airport Operations Center (AOC) is responsible for maintaining and updating the Snow and Ice Control Operations Support Plan, coordinating all advanced planning, and coordinating execution of the plan. ETAM is responsible for establishing and maintaining current team rosters. This action includes the identification and training of sufficient personnel to operate all foul weather equipment on a continuous basis for extended periods, for ensuring equipment is operational, and for maintaining adequate stocks of sand and deicing/anti-icing chemicals. In addition, during snow and ice operations, Pavements and Grounds will operate a control center for directing all anti-icing, de-icing, and snow removal operations. Vehicle Fleet Services is responsible for performing all necessary maintenance, repair, and check out of snow and ice control equipment to ensure operational readiness prior to October 15 of each year and for providing 24 hours per day support during winter weather operations. ETAM will provide a sufficient number of personnel to operate all snow and ice control weather equipment (sand spreaders, plows, blower, etc.) on a continuous basis for extended periods of time. Snow and Ice weather teams will be comprised of volunteers where possible. If sufficient volunteers are not available, personnel will be selected on an equitable basis from those employees who do not have other essential duties during foul weather operations. ITS is responsible for the SSI Scan System operations. Note that support for the EDACS radio [airport operations radio] system backbone is provided by ITS through a contract with MACOM). ETAM will be responsible for preparing continuous friction-testing equipment and providing trained operators to perform pavement friction measurements in support of foul weather operations.

3. PRIORITIES: THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES WILL BE OBSERVED IN MAINTAINING PAVEMENT SURFACES IN USEABLE OR OPERATIONAL CONDITION. SINCE EACH WINTER STORM IS UNIQUE, THE ACTUAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS, METHODS, AND MATERIALS USED WILL DETERMINE WHEN THE PLAN IS EXECUTED. Airfield Priorities: East Side Pavement In-board runway East runway Center-board runway East diagonal runway Taxiways K, P, M and R Taxiway bridges Y and Z full length Associated taxiways and designated taxilanes Taxiway bridge ER full length Corporate Aviation ramp at 1E West Side Pavement In-board runway Out-board runway West diagonal runway Taxiway Bridges A and B full length Associated taxiways and designated taxilanes Former General Aviation ramp area Emergency roads (ARFF Roads) Fire Station ramps (AOA – side) Terminals B, E, and D Ramps Airfield lighting vault ramps Others Public Area: International Parkway, associated fly-over bridges and garage upper levels Terminal roads and RAC DPS ARFF Stations 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Mutual Aid Response Locations) Terminal D fly over bridge Crossunder #2 and Skylink MSF roadway Service roads TRA roadway (Environmental catch basins access) Airfield Drive – West, East, South, and North Taxi Que Other roads, walkways, bridges and parking lots as required CNG Station

4. ANNUAL PLANNING, PREPARATION AND EXERCISE: Planning and preparation for snow and ice season operations is a year-round activity starting with the conclusion of the previous snow and ice season. All planning will be based on a snow and ice weather season from November 1 to March 31 each year. Upon termination of the snow and ice weather season and at the direction of the Vice President of ETAM will initiate action to dismantle, clean, and store specialized foul weather equipment. Operational status of all equipment will be determined for maintenance planning and budgeting for replacement. ETAM will inventory the existing stocks of sand and chemicals and initiate action to restore levels to the required pre-season inventories. ETAM will check contracts and identify contacts with each supplier of foul weather equipment and materials. ETAM I will budget for adequate stocks of sand and chemicals, replacement equipment, and any new equipment approved by the Vice President of ETAM The Vehicle Fleet Services Manager will initiate maintenance and repair programs to ensure all foul weather equipment is operational and available for use by October 15 each year. Prior to October 15, ETAM will finalize team rosters and ensure all team members are properly trained. Refresher training covering operating procedures during foul weather operations will be conducted each year for all team members. A schedule establishing twelve-hour standby shifts will be prepared. Copies will be provided to the following team members: the AOC, Vice President of ETAM, the Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure Operations, the Assistant Vice President of Sustainability Programs, the Assistant Vice President of Energy & Utility Systems, the Assistant Vice President of Transportation Management, the Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Manager, and the Utilities Manager. A check will be made of all materials and equipment contracts to ensure contacts and phone numbers are current. ETAM will establish a preventative maintenance program for all signage associated with the foul weather operations, as well as for the DFW Business Center ramp heat strips.

5. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: The AOC will coordinate with ETAM to ensure vehicle/equipment lists are current at all times. The Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME) will be used to measure and report runway friction during foul weather operations in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30A. Ice control on all pavements will be accomplished with sand, gravel, and chemicals. Small, sharp gravel will be used on all roads, streets, roadway bridges, and parking lots. Fine washed sand meeting the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30 will be used on all aircraft movement surfaces. Anti-icing/de-icing chemicals will be used on any pavement as deemed necessary. Bags of ice melt or sand will be provided for hand spreading at the North and South Control Plaza sidewalks and entrance ways; the North and South Remote Parking walkways; the taxi stands on the upper roadways of the terminals; the bay areas of Fire Stations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; and the Taxi Queue. Preposition equipment to support traffic diversions in the event DPS closes the flyover bridges due to emergency or icy conditions. •

Place Electronic Advance Warning displays (dynamic signs) approximately 0.5 miles prior to the North and South Parking Control Plaza entrances. (Program dynamic message sign – “Terminal Bridges Closed – Follow Detours”)

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Stage 95 Traffic Panels and 12 “Road Closed” signs in the following locations: -

10 Traffic Panels 1 sign – 2000 North International Parkway (Terminal A exit) 5 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2000 South International Parkway (Terminal A exit) 10 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2100 North International Parkway (Terminal B exit) 5 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2100 South International Parkway (Terminal B exit) 10 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2300 North International Parkway (Terminal C exit) 5 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2300 South International Parkway (Terminal C exit) 10 Traffic Panels 1 sign 2400 North International Parkway (Terminal D exit) 10 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2400 South International Parkway (Terminal D exit in wedge shaped area between S. Intl. Pkwy and terminal exit lane) 10 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2600 North International Parkway (Terminal E exit) 5 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2600 South International Parkway (Terminal E exit) 10 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2700 North International Parkway (Express South/General Aviation Parking exits) 5 Traffic Panels 1 sign - 2700 South International Parkway (Express South/General Aviation Parking exits)

6. EXECUTION EXECUTION OF THE SNOW AND ICE SUPPORT OPERATION PLAN BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 AND TERMINATES MARCH 31 EACH YEAR. During normal work hours, the AOC will ensure ETAM administration is kept informed of forecast weather changes by obtaining updates through the National Weather Service and other available weather related products. Prior to 1630 hours each day, the AOC will obtain the latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service and will disseminate it to ETAM administration and other recipients who will use this information to determine the standby configuration for the following off-duty period. During non-working hours, the AOC will stay abreast of current weather information and advise the Vice President of ETAM and/or Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure Operations of any forecast change that might require a change in the standby posture. The AOC will keep the Vice President of ETAM and/or the Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure Operations advised at all times of the official weather status as determined by Airport Operations. The following are the levels of threat for impending snow and ice weather as defined in the Snow and Ice Plan.

Weather Alert – When National Weather Services (NWS) forecast indicates that a potentially hazardous snow/icing condition will occur in the airport area within twentyfour (24) hours; or a Winter Storm Watch (per C.1.NWS Unscheduled Products) which includes the Metroplex area is issued by NWS. Weather Warning – When National Weather Service forecast indicates a potentially hazardous snow/icing condition will occur in the airport area within twelve (12) hours; or when the presence or immediate approach of light freezing precipitation threatens the airport; or an Advisory (per C.1. NWS Unscheduled Products) which includes the Metroplex area is issued by NWS. Weather Emergency – When National Weather Services forecast indicates a potentially hazardous snow/icing condition will occur in the airport area within six (6) hours; or a Warning (per C.1. NWS Unscheduled Products) which includes the Metroplex area is issued by NWS. During the snow and ice season, at least one of the following management officials will always be available for consultation with the Airport Operations Center and Airfield Operations to provide overall supervision of actual snow and ice control operations. Vice President of ETAM Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure Operations Based on the best forecast weather information available, the senior ETAM official will determine the standby alert status, the size, and composition of the work force to remain on duty on the Airport and, in consultation with Airport Operations, the deployment of personnel and equipment for actual operations. The determination to go into full two-shift operation will also be made by the senior ETAM official.

When instructed by the senior ETAM official, the AOC will initiate a recall of designated personnel (during non-duty hours) or notify personnel who are to remain on duty after hours (during duty hours) as appropriate. The AOC will keep all personnel advised of standby and alert status. The initiation of actual snow and ice control operations will be made by the senior ETAM official on duty based on consultation with Airport Operations personnel and other available information. The quantities and types of equipment, number of personnel and use of sand and/or chemicals will be determined by the existing conditions. Priorities established in this plan provide a guide for operations, but foul weather crews will also be directed based on requests from Airport Operations on the AOA and from Public Safety on public streets and parking lots. General guidelines for use of abrasives and chemicals for ice and snow control: Types: Road Gravel – small chipped stone based on Texas Highway Department specifications for use on all non-AOA road and parking lot surfaces. Airfield Sand – sand meeting the FAA specifications for airfield use contained in Advisory Circular 150/5200-30A. Airfield sand is to be used only on AOA pavements. Potassium Acetate (E36); the primary liquid chemical for ice. Sodium Acetate (NAAC) or Sodium Formate (IceCare) – the solid chemical for airfield ice. Non-corrosive Salts (Ice Melt) – for use only on sidewalks and steps for de-icing. Melt Down 20 – for use on non-airfield roadways/bridges only. (This has not been approved for airfield use.) Applications: Road Gravel – will be used as necessary to provide pavement traction on airport streets and parking lots. Distribution will be accomplished by pickup mounted ¾ T spreaders and 2 ½ T 7-yard spreaders. Under no circumstances will road gravel be used on any AOA pavement surface. Care will be taken to ensure spreaders used for road gravel have been completely cleaned before being used for airfield sand. Airfield Sand – will be used to provide safe operation surfaces on runways, taxiways, and AOA emergency roads covered with ice or compacted snow. Requirements for sanding will be based on observations by Airport Operations and ETAM personnel, pilot reports, and friction measurements. The primary vehicle for distributing airfield sand is by 11- ¾ yd. spreaders that distribute a width of approximately 30 feet. Available for backup are 7 yd. spreaders. Spreaders are calibrated to discharge at an optimum rate, and E36 is mixed with sand as it is discharged to aid in adhering to the ice surface.

Liquid potassium acetate (E36) – will be used when possible to prevent ice from forming on paved surfaces. When freezing rain or sleet is forecast and pavement temperatures indicate it will form on or freeze to the pavement surface, and time permits, E36 will be spread on the taxiway bridges, runway surfaces, and public fly-over bridges at the rate of 0.5 gallon per 1000 square feet. Careful judgment must be exercised in the timing of the application. E36 can be applied on top of accumulated frozen precipitation. Solid Airfield Deicer (Sodium Acetate or Sodium Formate) – Granular deicers that can be spread on airfield pavement to break up existing ice. It is commonly used on smaller areas on the ramps where spray equipment is not practical or available. It can also be spread on taxiways and runways. The application rate is 5-10 lbs/1000 SF. The senior ETAM official on duty will approve the application of chemicals and/or abrasives to the airfield pavement surfaces. Current weather conditions, forecasts, and current field conditions will be assessed in consultation with the senior Airport Operations official on duty before making the determination to apply chemicals or abrasives on AOA pavements. Non-corrosive Salts – solid state de-icier such as ‘Sno-Melt’ will be used for ice and snow control on sidewalks and steps. These chemicals will be distributed to the building occupants for their use. An ETAM official will update periodically during the winter event the Chemical and Sand Usage C3 Portal which tracks inventories and usage. When directed, Pavements and Grounds will establish a control center to provide direct radio control of all snow and ice control crews. The Pavements and Grounds Control Center will also maintain the current status of all foul weather personnel, vehicles, and equipment and coordinate with Vehicle Fleet Services for support. The airfield foul weather crews will communicate using the foul weather channel. The landside foul weather crews will communicate using the primary radio channel assigned to the Asset Management department. The AOC will be the operational focal point for coordinating execution of the Snow and Ice Control Operations Support Plan. Requirements generated by ETAM, Operations, other departments and tenants will be received by the AOC and referred to the Pavements and Grounds Control Center for tasking. The AOC will coordinate all logistic support (fleet and communications) for foul weather operations. The Continuous Friction Tester will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of snow and ice control. The AOC will coordinate friction-testing operations with Airfield Operations and ETAM Engineering Services. The determination to scale down or cease foul weather operations will be made by the senior ETAM official on duty in conjunction with Airport Operations and will coincide with Airport Operations’ downgrading of the foul weather threat status.

Upon termination of foul weather operations, Pavements and Grounds and Fleet Services will determine the status of all snow and ice control equipment, and provide the AOC daily status reports until all equipment is in commission. Priority will be given to repair of these vehicles. 7. SCADA 2013 - 2014 WINTER DEICING OPERATIONS The AOC will interface with tenants concerning the use of deice sites. The AOC will: • • •

Track the use of deicing areas by tenants Report deice requests to the Energy Plaza Control Room to activate or deactivate SIDS valves Coordinate requests for escorts for emptying of source isolation tanks as required by Energy & Transportation Management.

ETAM is responsible for opening and closing SIDS valves, coordinating the repair of malfunctions, maintenance, and repair of all hardware and computer systems of the SCADA and source isolation systems. ETAM will notify the AOC of SCADA malfunctions. The AOC generates ETAM work orders for all off-hours foul weather situations. If the pumps experience a power outage, they may be reset by depressing the reset button on the panel and then reset the alarm on the SCADA computer. ETAM staff will do this. Airfield personnel will not reset the pump on site. ETAM staff will be available at all times that deicing is in progress during precipitation events. The AOC will call the Energy Plaza Control Room with forecasted temperatures each night after midnight. ETAM response time, if no technician is on site, is three (3) hours. ETAM will have a technician on the airport at all times when there is a possibility of deicing along with precipitation. Possibility arises when temperatures are forecasted to go below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. ETAM has full responsibility for the SCADA and source isolation systems. All SIDS sites are remotely monitored and operated by ETAM staff from the Energy Plaza Control Room under normal conditions. ETAM staff will monitor tank status and disposal requirements to maintain operational status. When ETAM places a valve in manual, the technician will notify the AOC via radio on Ops/Pri or via telephone at 972-973-3423. In reference to airlines using an alternate site, if a site is completely OTS and cannot be manually operated then the AOC will have to refer the airline to an alternate site. However, if a site can be activated manually, we must give the tenant the requested site. There is the highest priority for keeping the SCADA System operational.