Overview: Security issues have been a major focus of the Association’s activities in the aftermath of the 9/11/01 terror attacks against the country. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still in the early stages of developing and enforcing rules to prevent acts of terrorism against the peoples of the United States. As we all know, times have changed in this country since those cataclysmic terror events stung our country in September of 2001. The best course to follow for the aerial application industry is to remain vigilant in securing ag aviation operations and make sure the community in which it is located—from law enforcement to local media to the general public—knows about the industry’s proactive efforts. NAAA has been active in informing the DHS’ Transportation Security Administration (TSA), FBI and a variety of other government agencies of the aerial application industry’s security efforts. One NAAA victory on the security front was getting the FAA to allow hidden ignition switches to be installed in ag planes without having to undergo the cumbersome FAA Form 337 process. NAAA also continues to monitor Congress and the number of different federal agencies involved with security to ensure that legislative and regulatory measures result in augmenting security, not unnecessarily burdening the industry. Security issues pertaining to the aerial application industry are as follows:

Chemical Security Legislations

Temporary Flight Restrictions

Local Governments Using Ag Aircraft In Mock Disaster Drills

Updated February 4, 2008