U.S. Department of Transportation Office ofthe Secretary OfTransportation

The Honorable Michael D. Crapo United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
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Thank you for your letter supporting the application submittedby the Salmon-Lemhi County Airport for a grant under the U.S. Department ofTransportation's Small CommunityAir Service DevelopmentProgram.
The Small CommunityAir Service Development Program was establishedto help smaller communities address air service deficiencies, particularly issues relatedto high airfares or insufficient service. Underthe statute, the Departmentmay make a maximum of40 grant awards eachyear, althoughno more than four awards maybeto communities inthe same State. In orderto provide communities with latitude in developing solutions to their air service deficiencies, the statute provides flexibility inthe types ofprojects that can be funded.
OnJune 24, the Department issued an order setting a deadline ofJuly 26 for applications. As these grantrequests are pendingbeforethe Department, I cannot comment onthe merits ofany particularproposal. I assure youthatthe Departmentwill give full and fair considerationto all proposalsthathave beenproperly filed.
As is our standardpractice, I am placing a copy ofyour letter and this response inDocket DOT-OST-2013-0120 as a contact outsidethe record ofthis matter. I appreciate your interestin this program.

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Brooke Chapman, Associate Director Small Community Air Service Development Program United States Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Ms. Chapman:
I am writing in support of Salmon-Lemhi County Airport's application under the Small Community Air Service Development grant program. This submission requests federal funding to support better access to regional commercial airports and Boise, the State Capitol.
The Salmon Idaho area is a gateway to many outdoor recreation and historic attractions and the economy depends on efficiently moving citizens and visitors in and out of Lemhi County. In order for local businesses to thrive and to add jobs it is vital that regular and dependable air transportation is available.
I understand that Salmon is also the home of many state and federal employees from a number of agencies. These workers are required to drive over 150 miles to reach their agency headquarters, a commercial airport or advanced medical care. In addition State Legislators from the area are limited by a lack of air transportation during the legislative session.
I urge the Department ofTransportation to give this proposal all due consideration. Sincerely,

Michael D. Crapo United States Senator
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