### THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WAS H I NG T ON , DC 20590

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T hank yo u f o r yo ur letter regardin g th e ap pli cati o n of Norweg i a n A ir In te rn ati o n a l Limited (NAI) f o r a uth o rit y to co ndu c t U.S. s erv ic es. G ive n t h at a n u mb er o f in teres t ed p a r ties h ave fil ed re s po n s i ve p l ead ings to NA T 's ap plication and thi s m a tter i s c urre ntl y p e nd in g b e f o r e th e D epa rtm e n t, I am s ure yo u und erstand th a t I cannot comme nt o n the m e rit s o f NA I ' s ap p li cati o n. I ass ure yo u , h oweve r , that w e w ill g i ve fu ll and c are ful co n si d e ra ti on to a ll of th e p l eadin gs fil ed on th e reco rd before we reac h a de t e rmin ati o n in thi s m a tte r. As is o ur s tan d ard p racti ce, I am pl ac ing a co p y of yo ur l etter and my response i n D ocket DOT-OS T

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- 20 1 3-02 04. I ho p e thi s inf or m a ti o n i s he lp f u l.

Anthony R. FoxxNANCY PELOSI 12TH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC LEADER 235 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

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### Thank you for your leadership ensuring the safe and efficient movement of American goods, people and ideas around the globe. As you review Norwegian Air International's application for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit, I urge your careful consideration of whether this application meets legal, safety and public interest standards or if it should be rejected in a timely manner. As I understand, this Norwegian subsidiary is seeking to operate as an Irish airline yet without serving Ireland, while using pilots and crews through a Singapore company. This controversial business plan raises legitimate concerns whether such a scheme is purposefully constructed in such a manner to avoid Norwegian labor and working standards. The U.S.

- E.U. Bilateral Agreement prohibits the establishment of 'flags of convenience' to evade labor protections, and the Department must examine whether approval of the pending application would undermine fair wages and working conditions, while harming the competitive position of United States carriers. As you know, 'flags of convenience' in the maritime industry led to a race to the bottom with devastating effects for American workers. Additionally, as you review this permit it is imperative that safety oversight concerns are fully and fairly considered. Thank you for your consideration of my views and I look forward to your decision. Should you have any questions or follow-up, feel free to contact Robert Edmonson on my staff.



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