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Ron Wyden: “Since 1974, folks at the Independence Airpark have had an agreement with the Independence airport to taxi their planes…”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2011
Since 1974, folks at the Independence Airpark have had an agreement with the Independence airport to taxi their planes up to the runway and use it for recreation and travel purposes. But recently, the FAA decided to change the rules on all through the fence agreements and the folks at Independence Airpark and elsewhere may not be able to continue an arrangement they have had nearly 40 years with no significant safety issues and no significant noise complaints. That just doesn't seem fair. So I have introduced an amendment I believe will safely provide a path forward for places like the Independence Airpark to continue to exist.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
Feb 17, 2011

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Senator Wyden discusses changes to FAA rules affecting the Independence Airpark in Oregon.

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