Sun, Apr 22, 2007
Critic Says "Plan Doesn't Address The Issues"
Calling an FAA plan a "colossal mistake" may be harsh, but
that's exactly what Representative Robert E. Andrews (NJ-D) said
Friday about the agency's "preferred alternative" to reduce flight
congestion over five mid-Atlantic states, including New Jersey,
reported the (NJ) Home News Tribune.
The comment came following a meeting with FAA Deputy
Administrator Robert Sturgell and House Transportation Committee
Chairman James Oberstar that was attended by Andrews and
Pennsylvania congressman, Democrat Joe Sestak.
Andrews called the plan poorly thought out and one not taking
into account residents' concerns about noise pollution in South
Jersey.
Additionally, he said, in addition to not reducing flight delays
at PHL, the FAA couldn't say precisely how much money it needs to
build new facilities, train air traffic controllers, and buy
equipment to implement its so-called "preferred option."
"The job of the FAA is to come up with the correct answer," said
Andrews. "We don't think the FAA has done that. After hearing from
the (FAA), I'm absolutely more convinced than ever that this air
space redesign is a colossal mistake."
FAA spokesman Jim Peters said South Jersey residents not only
would have a chance to see the agency's plans to combat flight
noise in Delaware County during a May 1 public hearing in
Philadelphia, but they will also have a chance to ask questions and
later submit written comments before the FAA announces the final
plan in August.
A meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday in Newark.
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