A bill has recently been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would prohibit operators of all U.S. aircraft from participating in the EU-ETS, and orders the Federal Aviation Administration to do everything possible to ensure flight operators are not penalized by the program. The Senate bill, called the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011, is similar to legislation passed by the House of Representatives last year.

Here's how you can alert your senators to support the legislation.

1. Visit NBAA's online Contact Congress resource.
2. Select the EU-ETS letter to the Senate.
3. Provide your basic address information.
4. Preview the letter that is prepared specifically for you. You can edit your letter if you wish.
5. Submit your letter to your senators.