"Brien K. Meehan" wrote in message
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Peter R. wrote:

I replied, "Negative traffic" to which he responded, "Maintain 3,000."

Being momentarily confused ...


What's confusing about "maintain 3000"?


Perhaps the fact that he was already restricted to 3000 until passing ELESE.



I was initially confused because I still had 5 miles at 3,000 feet
before stepping down to the next altitude as part of the approach ...


Well then, there was no conflict, and no reason to be confused.


Since there was no conflict there was no reason for the 3000' restriction,
hence the confusion.