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### The Honorable Ray laHood Department ofTransportation

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### August 20, 2010

1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast Washington, District ofColumbia 20590 

### RE: Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD): TheNorthwest Florida Regional Airport Dear Secretary laHood: I 

### am pleased to provide this letter in support ofthe Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)'s efforts to obtain 

### a federal grant. The goal oftheir proposed project is

# to recruit additional aircarrier services and to diversify public transportation options. I 

### respectfully request your consideration ofthis organization's application for federal funding. Quality transportation programs focusing on developing new markets for communities along the GulfCoast are important to me as 

### a U.S. Senator. Iffunded, this project will benefit over two million people in the area who have limited access to low-cost carrier airlines. Again, I 

### encourageyour consideration ofthis worthy cause. If!

### can be offurther assistance in this matter, please do not hesitateto contact me at the address below.

BN/ut CC: Ms. Lynn Bannister, Regional Director, U. S. Senator Bill Nelson

United States SenatorBillNelson, Landmark Tw'o. 225 East Robinson Street. Suite 410. Orlando. Florida 32801 Telephone: (407) 872-7161 • Toll·Free in Florida Only(888) 671-4091 • Fax: (407) 872-7165 http://bil!ne]son.senate.gov(-i[OR(J[ S. LI MIEUX 

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Honorable Raymond LaHood Secretary U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20599 Dear Secretary LaHood: August 19,2010 \ o;'.1;'.H:F
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It has come to my attention that the Northwest Florida Regional Airport located in Fort Walton Beachhas recently applied for federal funding under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. Viable air transportation is important to the economic well being of

### a community and funds trom this grant would allow tlle Northwest Florida Regional Airport to recruit additional air carrier service and diversify its public tnmsportation options through a low-cost caITier that is proposing non-stop service to Denver, Colorado hub. Given the overall downturns in tourism, there is a significant strategic importance in developing new markcts for communities along the GulfCoast, especially in communities that do not have a low-cost carrier. Therefore, 

### I respectfully request that the Northwest FloridaRegional Airport's application be given 

### full and fair consideration. Thank you for your assistance in this important matter.JEFF MILLER 1ST DISTRICT, FI.ORIDA COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE ON TEARORISM, UNCONVENilONAL THREATS AND CAPASIUTIES RANKING MEMBE_R SELECTCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHTAND INVESTIGATIONS RANKING MI:MBJiilR 

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### TheHonorableRaymond LaHood Secretary US DepartmentofTransponation 1200NewJersey Avenue, SE

. Washington, DC 20590

RE: Docket OST-2010-0124 Dear Secretary LaHood: August 18, 2010 ( WASHINGTON OFFICE: 2439 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20516 {2021226-4136 OISTRICT OFFICES: 4300 BAYOU BOULEVARD SUITE 13 PENSACOLA, FL 32503

(850) 479-1183 348 S.W, MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY SUITE 24 FORT WALTON BI!ACH, FL 32548 (B50) 564-1268 http://jeffmiller.house.gov Toll Free: 1-866-367-1614



### TheNorthwest FloridaRegional Airport (VPS) located inFortWalton Beachhas recentlyfiled a ' proposalfor a grant underthe Small Community 

### Air Service DevelopmentProgram. The airport 

### is seeking funding assistance for the specific purpose ofrecruiting additional 

### air carrier service and diversifying publictransportation options through a low-cost carrierthatis proposingnonstop serviceto its Denver, Colorado hUb, As you are aware, viable air transportation is critically importantto the economicwellbeing ofa community. Giventhetragic impact ofDeepwaterHorizon oil spill and overall downturns in tourism, there is a significant strategic importance in developing newmarkets for communities along the GulfCoast, especially in communities that do nothave a low-cost carrier. Northwest FloridaRegionalAirport is the mostlogical location for a distinctive new service andinclusion inthe Sfnall Community 

### Air Service DevelopmentProgramwould greatlybenefit over2 million people inthe airport's potential catchment area. Thankyou for consideringNorthwestFloridaRegional Airport's application, Please do not hesitate to contactmy office ifI canprovide any further information, With warmpersonal regards, I am

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September 23, 2010
Honorable Raymond LaHood Secretary of Transportation US Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket OST-2010-0124 Frontier Airlines, Inc. Frontier Center One 7001 Tower Road Denver, CO 80249

Proposal of Northwest Florida Regional Airport for a Small Community Air Service Development Grant
Dear Secretary LaHood, P 720.374.4200 F720.374.4375

Frontier Airlines is pleased to support the application of Northwest Florida Regional Airport for a Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grant aimed at attracting low-fare air service. While Frontier can provide no assurances regarding future service at Northwest Florida Regional Airport, the availability of SCASD grant funds would factor positively to our evaluation ofthe market. This is important given the challenges facing the U.S. domestic airline resulting from costs associated with new market development, the perpetual uncertainty surrounding oil prices, and the risks associated with public perception ofGulf Coast markets given the recent BP 

### oil spill. Forthese reasons, Frontier Airlines supports the SCASD grant application of Northwest Florida Regional Airport and ask that you give it favorable consideration. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Sincerely,**_~.-7** .' 

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cc: Aloha Ley Associate Director, Small Community Air Service Development Program frontierairlines.com

### DEPARTMENT OF THE AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS 96TH AIRBASE WING (AFMC) EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE FLORIDA

Colonel Sal M. Nodjomian Commander, 96th Air Base Wing 401 West Van Matre Ave, Suite 106 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Honorable Raymond LaHood Secretary ofTransportation US Depaltment ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket OST-2010-0124 Dear Secretaty LaHood 

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I would like to take this oppOitunity to provide information concerning the NOithwest Florida Regional AirpOit (VPS) located on Eglin Air Force Base in Okaloosa County, Florida. The Northwest Florida Regional Airpoli has recently filed a proposal for a grant under the Small Community Air Service DevelopmentProgram. The airport is seeking funding assistatlCe for the specific purpose ofrecruiting additional air carrier service and diversifying public transpOitation options through a low-cost can-ier. As you may be aware, NOithwest Florida Regional Airport's commercial air carriers are frequently utilized by Eglin Air Force Base to provide transportation for official travel, including deployments and temporary duty assignments. Fmthermore, our service men and women utilize the NOIihwest Florida Regional Airport for personal travel to connect with family and friends all over the nation. The proposed additional commercial air carrier service would not negatively impact militalY flight operations conducted on our installation. Instead, Eglin Air Force Base and the local community synergistically benefitby the additional commercial air carrier service as it increases travel options and reduces costs for both personal and business travel. However, this letter should not be viewed as an endorsement ofNOlthwest Florida Regional AirpOlt's application for a grant as the Air Force mustremain neutral on the qnestion ofwhich organizations should be awarded federal grant assistance. Nevertheless, I am pleasedto provide the above factual irrformation abont the Air Force's use ofthe Northwest Florida Regional AirpOit.

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# Florida House ofRepresentatives Representative Greg Evers 5224 WILLING St. Milton, Florida 32570-4960 (850) 983-5550 

### August 27, 2010 Honorable Raymond LaHood Secretary ofTransportation US Department ofTransportation 1200NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket OST-20l0-0l24 Dear Secretary LaHood: District One 402 SouthMonroe Street 212 The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300 (850) 488-8188



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### is myprivilege to offer this letter ofsupport onbehalfofthe Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) intheirpursuit ofgrant funding to recruit a low-cost air carrier service. The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) is seeking a grant and inclusion inthe Small Community Air Service Development Programto help withthe recruitment ofan additional air carrier service andto assistthem indiversifying public transportation options through a low-cost carrierthat isproposing non-stop service to its Denver, Colorado hub. Given our current economic conditions, it is extremely importantthat viable air transportation be availableto citizens in our area. As local businesses seeknewmethods to increase productivity, ourmarkets desperately need a low-cost carrier. Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) is an excellent choice for this new service andwouldbenefit over 2 millioncustomers inthe region. Ifany more information is needed, please feel free to contact me personally at (850) 240-0646. Respectfully submitted,

Greg Evers State Representative District 1

# Florida House ofRepresentatives Representative Marti Coley
Reply to: o 3094 Indian Circle Room 186 Marianna, Florida 32446 (850) 718-0047 Fax (850) 718-0062 o 319 Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300 (850) 488-2873 Fax (850) 922-7755 o 5230 West Highway 98 Administration Room 203 Panama City, Florida 32401

Honorable Raymond LaHood Secretary ofTransportation US Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket OST-2010-0124 Dear Secretary LaHood: District 7 *Chair, Joint Administrative Procedures Committee *Vice Chair, Education Policy Council *PreK-12 Appropriations Committee *PreK-12 Education Policy Committee *Selcct Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review Marti.Colcy@myfloridahouse.gov

The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) located in Fort Walton Beach has recently filed a proposal for a grant underthe Small Community Air Service Development Program. The airport is seeking funding assistance forthe specific purpose of recruiting additional air carrier service and diversifying public transportation options through a low-cost carrier that is proposing non-stop service to its Denver, Colorado} hub. As you are aware, viable air transportation is critically important to the economic well being of a community. Given the tragic impact of Deepwater Horizon oil spill and overall downturns in tourism, there is a significant strategic importance in developing new markets for communities along the Gulf Coast, especially in communities that do not have a low-cost carrier. Northwest Florida Regional Airport is the most logical location for a distinctive new service and inclusion in the Small Community Air Service Development Program would greatly benefit over two million people in the airport's potential market. Thank you for considering Northwest Florida Regional Airport's application. Sincerely,August 20, 2010

Honorable Raymond LaHood Secretary ofTransportation US Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket OST-2010-0124 Dear Secretary LaHood: Office ofthe Vice Provost UWF Emerald Coast 1170 Martin Luther KingJr. Boulevard FortWalton Beach, FL 32547

The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) located in Fort Walton Beach has recently filed a proposal for a grant under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The airport is seeking funding assistance for the specific purpose of recruiting additional air carrier service and diversifying public transportation optionsthrough a low-cost carrier that is proposing non-stop service to its Denver, Colorado hub. As you are aware, viable air transportation is critically important to the economic well being ofa community. Given the tragic impact of Deepwater Horizon oil spill and overall downturns in tourism, there is a significant strategic importance in developing new markets for communities along the Gulf Coast, especially in communities that do not have a low-cost carrier. Northwest Florida Regional Airport is the most logical location for a distinctive new service and inclusion in the Small Community Air Service Development Program would greatly benefit over 2 million people in the airport's potential catchment area. Thank you for considering Northwest Florida Regional Airport's application.

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The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) located in Fort Walton Beach has recently filed a proposal for a grant under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The airport is seeking funding assistance for the specific purpose of recruiting additional air carrier service and diversifying public transportation options through a low-cost carrier that is proposing non-stop service to its Denver, Colorado hub. As you are aware, viable air transportation is critically important to the economic well being of a community. Given the tragic impact of Deepwater Horizon oil spill and overall downturns in tourism, there is a significant strategic importance in developing new markets for communities along the Gulf Coast, especially in communities that do not have a low-cost carrier. Northwest Florida Regional Airport is the most logical location for a distinctive new service and inclusion in the Small Community Air Service Development Program would greatly benefit over 2 million people in the airport's potential catchments area. Thank you for considering Northwest Florida Regional Airport's application.

# ~~12---r Larry Sassano, President Economic Development Council serving Okaloosa County larrvs@florida-edc.org 850-362-6467

cc: Mike Stenson, Business Development Manager - Northwest Florida Regional Airport

po. Box 4097, Fort W0ltoll Beach, FL 32549 (850) 651-7374 (800) 995-7374 tollfree (850) 651-7378fax www.florida-edc.orgDistrict Office: 1188 EglinParkway**Shalirna~FL.32579** (850) 833-9328 (850) 833-9342 (fax)
September 15, 2010 

# Florida House ofRepresentatives Representative Matt Gaetz District4

Email: Matt.Gaetz@myfIoridahouse.gov

NWFL Regional Airport Mike Stenson 1701 StateRoad 85 N Eglin AFBFL32542 DearMr. Stenson: Tallahassee Office: 1102The Capitol 402 SouthMonroe Street Tallahassee,FL32399 (850) 488-1170

I am writing in support ofNorth westFlorida RegionalAirport (VPS) receiving the Small CommunityAir Service Development (SCASD) grantthrough the U.S. Department ofTransportation. Itis mybeliefthatthe $500,000 inrisk abatement funding and marketing dollars will provideNorthwestFloridaRegional Airporttheresources to attract service from additional airline carriers while assuring these carriers thattheirinvestmentto our smaller communitywillbebacked. This grant is a tremendous opportunity forNorthwestFloridaRegional Airport to increase sustainable air services

### to our residents and hundreds ofthousands oftouristthatcometoNorthwest Florida annually. If

youhave any further questions, please do nothesitate to contact our office at the numbers listed above. Respectfully,

MattGaetz, State Representative District 4 

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