Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 244)
The main purpose is to clarify the responsibilities regarding airport construction and maintenance as transferred to the Department of Public Highways under Presidential Decree No. 458, ensuring effective and speedy implementation of the decree.
The Department of Public Highways.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration is relieved of this function.
It includes aircraft movement areas such as runways, taxiways, aprons, stepways, clearways, associated shoulders, vehicular parking, access roads, drainage systems, all land areas comprising the airport property up to and including the perimeter fence, and the approach/departure and transition surfaces and areas.
To the Department of Public Highways.
The appropriations under the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 1974-75.
The Secretary of Public Highways, the Director of Civil Aviation, the Budget Commissioner, and the Chairman of the Commission on Audit.
Immediate compliance is enjoined to ensure the prompt transfer of responsibilities and funds.
Yes, the personnel and equipment involved in airport construction and maintenance are to be transferred to the Department of Public Highways.
Presidential Decree No. 458.