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421 Aviation Wak _ <br /> a� Frederick, Maryland 21701 <br /> AMT. 301.-695.2000 <br /> F. 301-695-2375 — <br /> August 7, 2014 <br /> www.aopa.org <br /> Mr. John Funderburg <br /> Principal Planner <br /> San Joaquin County <br /> Community Development Department <br /> 1810 E. Hazleton Avenue <br /> Stockton, CA 95205 <br /> Re: Notice of Preparation Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. PA-0800105 ER Forward Inc. <br /> Dear Mr. Funderburg: <br /> The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association(AOPA)appreciates the opportunity to comment on the <br /> above mentioned notice. AOPA commented on the previous application and EIR by the applicant in 2012 <br /> and 2013, copies attached. <br /> We continue to be concerned by any expansion of a landfill directly underneath and adjacent to the <br /> approach path to an airport, specifically Runway 29R at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. While the <br /> proposed increased footprint is only 10 acres and outside of the Federal Aviation Administration's <br /> I0,000-foot separation distance for runways serving jet aircraft from landfills, wildlife, specifically birds, <br /> don't recognize those arbitrary boundaries and it is our contention that this will continue to act as a <br /> hazardous attractant. Allowing this expansion is not in the best safety interests of the flying public. <br /> Thank you for your continued consideration of our views on this matter. If we can be of further <br /> assistance, please contact our staff at 301-695-2200. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> John L. Collins <br /> Manager <br /> Airport Policy <br /> Cc: <br /> Mr. Harty Mavrogenes, Airport Director, Stockton Metropolitan Airport — <br /> Mr. Gary Cathey, Chief, California Department of Transportation,Division of Aeronautics <br /> Ms. Robin Hunt,Manager,FAA San Francisco Airports District Office <br /> Mr. John Pfeiffer, AOPA Western Pacific Regional Manager - <br /> Mr. Dick Mesa,AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer SCK <br /> 2 Attachments <br /> AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION <br />