I think it is one of many ways to address this problem, but it has been our impression, either rightly or wrongly, that that aspect has been neglected to a large degree.

Fifteen years is much too long to wait for a quieter park and a richer experience.

Once a final rule is issued, how soon will the two agencies be ready to develop an air tour management plan?

I think that is a very important point. The free enterprise system not only rewards but sometimes it punishes as well, as we are finding out in recent days.

My understanding is that with the proper incentives there is quiet technology out there that could be adopted by air tour operators if there were incentives for them to do so.

Well, let me just suggest to you on the alternative dispute resolution, I think everybody would go to the meeting recognizing that you are bound by court decisions.

Thank you very much, and your full text, as well as the comments you wish included in the record, will be made a part of the record without objection.

What does 'final review' mean, Ms. Gilligan?

Mr. Hoffman, do you believe that the issue of quiet technology has been given enough priority in this whole discussion?

I would say that the folks that have not been paying fees for quite some time, if ever, should not be allowed to fly.

Mr. Bosak, the air tour operators believe no matter how quiet an aircraft may be, any air tour that is audible will not satisfy the Park Service or environmental critics of the industry. What is your reaction to that allegation?

So we do not know what final review means, because you have to get on her schedule.