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Mr. Michael M. Niblock, Associate Planner July 20 , 1990 City of Stockton Page 2 look the other -way this time around. On January 31, 1990 , DOT/FAA issued revised Order 5200 . 5A (See Exhibit B) . 3. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently revised its Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR Part 139 ) requirements governing the certification and operation of Airport facilities and, in particular, air carrier airports. A new provision has been included, FAR Part 139.337 - Wildlife Hazard Management, which basically states that each certificate holder (this means the Airport and the County of San Joaquin) shall conduct an ecological study if any number of events occur regarding wildlife (See Exhibit C) . Accordingly, the Department of Aviation may be required to imple- ment such a wildlife hazard management plan and program -- even though the offending facility is not owned by the Airport or the County of San Joaquin. The Department of Aviation does not have the staff, funds, etc. to implement such a program. Additional funding would have to be requested from the Board of Supervisors if it became necessary to establish and maintain such a program. 4. If any modifications to the existing landfill are contemplated, the Federal Aviation Administration will require the City of Stockton to file a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460-1) as prescribed by FAR Part 77 (Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace) of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Further, any modi- fications to the existing landfills surrounding the Stockton Metropolitan Airport (5 mile radii ) must be in accord with Airport Zoning Regulations consistent with San Joaquin County Airport Land Use Commission policies and FAA Order 5200.5A. 5. The Stockton Metropolitan Airport is totally and unequivocally opposed to any planned expansion and/or continued use beyond what was originally planned for the Austin Road Landfill site. Further- more, I fully expect that the City of Stockton will receive written opposition from the California Division of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration on this project as well as public appearances by both governmental agencies during the public hearing process. As emphasized in many other referal communications to City and County agencies, the County Department of Aviation believes that it is extremely important to preserve the operational integrity of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport because of its economic and transpor- tation value for the future growth and development of this com- munity, not only for the residents it currently serves but for future generations to come. Once the Airport® s operational area is infringed or encroached upon, it will be most difficult if not impossible to eliminate and/or resolve a hazardous or conflicting problem.