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{ <br /> Mr.JohnTunderburg <br /> Page 2 <br /> _ October 24,2012 <br /> capability. As the airport's sponsor, the.County protect the:airport's approaches.and <br /> associated acispace And AOPA urges the County tQ require a thoioula study before allowing any <br /> expansion of the landfill_ <br /> y hlipact.A.4 states that"The proposed projoct Goold inorease bird hazards at the Stockton <br /> Mwiicipal Airport."While the,project proponent againd snlisscs this as less than 5 grtificant,:it is <br /> a very deep-seated concern_ of the pilots using the airport`as:a bird strike can.cquse extensive and <br /> expensive aircraft.damage and result in injuries:and evenAeath. The FAA'sbird strike database <br /> does 4how.only_31 strikes since January 2000 to present,but anecdotal evidence from local pilots <br /> indicates that more strikes or near:misses are oaduering. Even though the proponent lays out a <br /> bird management program.that appears to address the problem, a better app roaeh.is not to <br /> increase the attractant'so that they must utilize thatprogram.,Again,AOPA requests the County <br /> as the airportaponsor thoroughly review and implement both PAA and CalTrans Aeronautics <br /> guidance related to managinhazardous:wildlife attractants to protect`Stockton Metropolitan and <br /> its users. <br /> Based on' the above concerns:AOPA remaihs-opposed to the'expansion orthe Forward_Landfill. <br /> and respectfully requests,hat the.County not allow the;project to move forward. Thank you,for <br /> your consideration df our views on this natter. If we can be of further assistance,please cont4dt <br /> us at M-695-2200, <br /> i <br /> Sincotcly, <br /> L <br /> John L. Collins <br /> Mop,3ger <br /> Airport Policy <br /> I <br /> i <br />