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Bush Demands ATC User Fees
Airman Bush has no regard for GA: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/legisl...aphr2881-s.pdf EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 April 29, 2008 (Senate) STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY H.R. 2881 – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Rep. Oberstar (D) Minnesota and 38 cosponsors) The Administration supports a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that enhances safety, increases capacity, reduces passenger delays, and provides timely modernization of the Nation’s antiquated air traffic control system to accommodate forecast air traffic growth. ... As it now stands, however, the Senate substitute does not include the critical reforms proposed by the Administration that would bring real relief for the traveling public by: (1) more closely aligning FAA’s revenues with its costs through fair fees linked to usage of the system, thus providing price incentives for systems users to use limited airspace resources more effectively; (2) moving Air Traffic Organization (ATO) governance in a direction that meaningfully includes a broader set of aviation stakeholders in the oversight and management of the ATO, which will result in smarter air-traffic-control investments and make both the ATO and stakeholders more accountable for the services they provide; and (3) allowing FAA to restructure its air-traffic-control facilities and have the flexibility to meet today’s infrastructure needs. Additionally, the Administration understands that the Senate substitute may include provisions that are unrelated to FAA modernization and the passenger delay problems. There are also reports that the legislation may contain -- or may be amended to include -- provisions that would prevent the Administration from allocating resources to expedite air traffic control modernization, or preempt the Department from exercising its authority to manage the national air space, or otherwise reduce FAA’s ability to manage its workforce and to ensure the safety of the flying public. If the President is presented with a bill that not only excludes the critical reforms proposed by the Administration, but also includes provisions that would further exacerbate an untenable status quo, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto it. .... Small Community/Essential Air Service The Administration urges the Senate to undertake real reform of the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, and strip unjustified funding increases. This program is a relic of the regulatory era, subsidizes uneconomic air service, and has not kept pace with consumer choices. The Administration’s proposal appropriately redefined EAS eligibility to fund only those communities with limited air transportation options, thereby addressing the original intent of the program. The Administration is also disappointed to see another extension of the Small Community Air Service Development Program. This program was originally implemented as a temporary pilot effort and was not intended to be a permanent subsidy. * * * * * |
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Bush Demands ATC User Fees
Umm, compare to Clinton / Gore administration who requested/inserted ATC
user fees with fewer safe harbors for general aviation throughout their terms. http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/eo/bleo120700.htm Larry Dighera wrote: Airman Bush has no regard for GA: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/legisl...aphr2881-s.pdf EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 April 29, 2008 (Senate) STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY H.R. 2881 – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Rep. Oberstar (D) Minnesota and 38 cosponsors) |
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Bush Demands ATC User Fees
Jennifer Allen wrote:
Umm, compare to Clinton / Gore administration who requested/inserted ATC user fees with fewer safe harbors for general aviation throughout their terms. http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/eo/bleo120700.htm Okay, so, let's put the history book aside and look to the future; how do the current candidlyidiots stack up on GA and fees? Anybody have good info? -c |
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Bush Demands ATC User Fees
"gatt" wrote in message ... Jennifer Allen wrote: Umm, compare to Clinton / Gore administration who requested/inserted ATC user fees with fewer safe harbors for general aviation throughout their terms. http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/eo/bleo120700.htm Okay, so, let's put the history book aside and look to the future; how do the current candidlyidiots stack up on GA and fees? Anybody have good info? Do you mean the candididiots stance THIS WEEK, or depending on the audience? |
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