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Did You Know?

 

That BRRAM and Lower Makefield Township attempted mediation, under direction of the United States Courts of Appeals, Third Circuit, Philadelphia, PA, but were unable to reach a reasonable settlement with the FAA?

 

That on June 6, 2006, Lower Makefield Township and BRRAM, through the legal office of Potter & Dickson, appealed (FONSI/ROD Appeal) the FAA's Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) in the United States Courts of Appeals, Third Circuit, Philadelphia, PA?

 

That on April 29, 2006 a New York Times Article reported that the FAA has been considering Trenton Mercer Airport as a fourth regional airport?

 

That Trenton-Mercer Airport's plans to double in size its terminal so that it can pursue high-frequency low-fare commercial jet service (Southwest....) has been approved (FONSI/ROD) by the FAA?

 

That on June 23, 2005, following a three-year planning process, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) adopted their Long Range Plan (Destination 2030) where the Trenton-Mercer Airport is noted as a Commercial Airport; the same title given to the Philadelphia International Airport.  (2030 Delaware Valley Aviation Facilities)

 

That Trenton-Mercer Airport changed their preferred alternative from four jet gates to two jet gates shortly after the FAA advised that a four gate terminal would trigger and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?

 

That the FAA neglected to conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA) prior to approving the use of commercial jet carrier service at TTN and permitting Eastwind Airlines service?

 

That the firm contracted to conduct the Environmental Assessment is the same firm that composed the airport’s Environmental Review, June 1998, in which they concluded that there were NO apparent significant impacts and NO public objections to the airport’s terminal enhancement program on environmental grounds?

 

That Mercer County wanted the FAA to waive the Environmental Assessment for TTN's Terminal Enhancement Project?

 

That the Trenton-Mercer Airport intends to conduct Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (CFR Part 150) after the Terminal Enhancement Project is complete? 

 

That the overall financial viability of the Terminal Enhancement Project is conditioned upon substantial improvement of scheduled air carrier service at the airport and that since 1983, more than 10 commercial carriers have come and gone?

 

That studies reflect significant health impacts, learning difficulties for children, and reductions in property values in communities surrounding airports with persistent air traffic?

 

That the Trenton-Mercer Airport’s control tower CLOSES at 10:00 PM but air traffic continues to arrive and depart from the airport 24 hours per day?

 

That the Trenton-Mercer Airport FAA air traffic controllers are independent contractors and not FAA employees?

 

That the Trenton-Mercer Airport’s noise abatement program is voluntary and pilots are not required to comply?

 

That there is no longer a Trenton-Mercer Airport Advisory Committee due to a disagreement on the make up of committee participants.