Amata Announces $150 K Grant Award for the Development of Safety Management System at Airport
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a grant in the amount of $150,000 to the American Samoa Government for Pago Pago International Airport.
“I am pleased that the FAA has recognized a need for these safety measures at our local airport. These updates to the safety systems will help bring our airport into the 21st Century,” said Amata. These repairs and additions will make travel to and from American Samoa easier and safer, hopefully leading to increased air traffic on island,” continued Amata.
Specifically, this grant will fund the development of a Safety Management System (SMS) manual and implementation plan for American Samoa’s only international airport.
“Again I want to thank the FAA and its officials for awarding these grant funds, which are greatly needed. I also want to thank Dr. Claire Poumele, Director of the Department of Ports Administration in American Samoa, and her staff, for their efforts in obtaining these funds for our island..” concluded Amata.
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