The Department uses a uniform application process for all funds granted under the ASEP.
(a) The community sponsor and the airline discuss air service needs, and negotiate costs and service terms.
(b) The airline provides the community sponsor a forecast with assumed cost and revenues for the suggested contract term.
(c) The community sponsor discusses obligations and terms under the ASEP with the airline and receives the airline's consent.
(d) The community sponsor gathers required cash commitments from the local community.
(e) The community sponsor completes and signs the ASEP application for funding.
(f) All applications shall be submitted to the Aeronautics Division 30 calendar days prior to the next Aeronautics Commission meeting for grant consideration. Grant applications received after the 30 day deadline shall not be considered until the following Commission meeting.
(g) The Aeronautics Division reviews the application, verifies data with the resources available, and makes a recommendation to the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission.
(h) The Aeronautics Commission reviews the application submitted by the community sponsor and the recommendation by the Aeronautics Division and considers the application at the monthly Aeronautics Commission meeting.
(i) The community sponsor shall be responsible for any expenses incurred prior to Aeronautics Commission consideration and approval of any application; exceptions can be made at the Aeronautics Commission's discretion.
045-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-6
Adopted, Eff. 11/6/2015.