Transfer of Responsibilities and Functions
- The Department of Public Highways (DPH) is assigned the responsibility for construction and maintenance of airport facilities.
- This function is transferred from the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) to the DPH and its bureaus.
- All personnel, appropriations, and equipment related to airport construction and maintenance are likewise transferred to the DPH.
Funding and Budgetary Provisions
- All funds allocated for preliminary engineering, construction, and maintenance of national airports for the Fiscal Year 1974-75 are to be transferred to the DPH.
- These funds were originally appropriated under the President's Budget for that Fiscal Year.
- The immediate release and transfer of such funds to DPH is mandated to ensure prompt implementation of the new functions.
Directives to Concerned Officials
- The Secretary of Public Highways, Director of Civil Aviation, Budget Commissioner, and Chairman of the Commission on Audit are the addressees of the instructions.
- They are enjoined to adhere strictly and promptly to this Letter of Instruction.
Purpose and Aim
- The Letter of Instructions seeks to avoid misunderstanding regarding the transfer of airport-related functions.
- It aims to enhance effective and speedy implementation of the presidential decree creating the Department of Public Highways.
- The overall goal is smooth transition and continued maintenance and development of airport infrastructure under the new authority.