USDOT Awards $150,000 Grant for Airport Safety

olympus-digital-camera-2

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a grant of $150,000 to the American Samoa Government for safety measures for Pago Pago International Airport.

The grant will fund the development of a Safety Management System (SMS) manual and implementation plan for American Samoa’s only international airport.

In announcing the grant, Congresswoman Aumua Amata says she’s pleased that the Federal Aviation Administration “has recognized a need for these safety measures at our local airport.”

She said these repairs and additions will make travel to and from American Samoa easier and safer, hopefully leading to increased air traffic on island.

Aumua thanked the FAA and its officials for the grant funds , and also complimented Director of Port Administration Taimalelagi Sr. Claire Poumele and her staff for their efforts to acquire the federal funding.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,