### THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON , D

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The Honorable John L. Mica U.S

. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Mica: April 03, 2014

Thank you for your letter regarding the application ofNorwegian Air International Limited (NAI) for authority to conduct U.S. services
. Given that a number of interested parties have filed responsive pleadings to NAI's application and this matter is currently pending before the Department, I am sure you understand that I cannot comment on the merits ofNAI's application. I assme you , however, that we will give full and careful consideration to all of the pleadings filed on the record before we reach a determination in this matter.
As is our standard practice, I am placing a copy ofyour letter and my response in Docket DOT

-OST -2013-0204, as a contact outside the record of thi s case. You may track the progress ofthis case and view the publicly available documents filed in the docket by accessing the Federal Docket Management System at www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket DOT -OST -2013-0204.

I hope this information is helpful.

Anthony R. FoxxJOHN L. MI CA
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### 20515-0907 January 29, 2014

The Honorable Anthony R. Foxx Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear Secretary Foxx:
I am writing to you in support of Norwegian Air International's (NAI) foreign air carrier permit application which is pending before your Department. This new, low-fare trans atlantic service will provide a much needed , positive impact to Central Florida's economy.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) historically has been underserved in the transatlantic market, and Central Florida, as a worldwide tourist destination , thrives on the introduction of new customers and the opening of new markets. The tens of thousands ofjobs and economic opportunities generated by travel and tourism account for more than $52 billion annually in economic activity , and are the lifeblood of our regional economy- goals that are central to the Admini stration's goal of doubling U.S. exports in five years.
Since coming to Congress , I have supported efforts to expand competition in the commercial aviation industry and NAI's service will offer the traveling public expanded options,
an improved customer experience and nonstop flights to new de stinations on the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. NAI's nonstop transatlantic fli ghts to MCO will produce tangible economic benefits for our local communities by driving new customers to our tourist destinations, hotels , restaurants and retail stores. In addition to these benefits, NAI plans to employ 150 flight attendants and crew in Florida. Again, 1 would like to offer my support for NAI's permit and encourage you to give every possible consideration to their application.
With my regards and beast wishes , I remain



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