### THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590

TheHonorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Schumer: August 22, 2013

Thank you for your letter supporting the proposal submitted by the IthacaTompkins Regional Airportfor a grant under the U.S. Department ofTransportation's Small Community Air Service Development Program.
The Small Community Air Service Development Program was established to help smaller communities address air service deficiencies, particularly issues related to high airfares or insufficient service. Underthe statute, the Department may make a maximum of40 grant awards each year, although no more than four awards may be to communities inthe same State, In orderto provide communities with latitude in developing solutions to their air service deficiencies, the statute provides flexibility in the types ofprojects that can be funded.
OnJune 24, the Department issued an order requesting that communities interested in receiving a grant this year file their applications by July 26. As these grant requests are pending before the Department, I cannot comment on the merits ofany particular proposaL I assure you thatthe Departmentwill give full and fair consideration to all proposals that have beenproperly filed.
As is our standard practice, I am placing a copy ofyour letter and this response inDocket DOT-OST-2013-0120 as a contact outside the record ofthis matter. I appreciate your interestin this program. Sincerely,

Anthony R. Foxx . ··-,CHARLES E. SCHUMER Nl!'WYQAk

The Honorable Anthony Foxx Secretary U.S.**D~partment** ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Wrushlngton, DC 20590

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I am pleased to write in support ofthe application from the Ithaca Tompkins Regioual Airport for funding through the

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### Service Development G1·am Progratn. Su.ch funding will allow the Airpott to expand its service offerings and continue its positive impact onthe region's economy. The.local economy ofithaca and Tompkins Cmmty, housing Cornell University, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College, is overwhelmingly centered on the educational sector. Each ofthese entities serves interests that stretch beyond state and national boundaries to the farthest reaches ofthe globe. These educational institutions have also become knownfor grcrwing**high~** tech and advanced manufacturing components that rely on having a means ofrapid transportationto reach their customers, suppliers and investors. The nearest interstate highway is over 20 miles away, reinforcing the significance ofthe Airp01t andthe transportation options it provides.
With funding, the Airport will expand its air service offerings and**re~establish** customer loyalty by providingmore**non~stop** destinations to less congested ai1ports, encouragiug the community to use tlns local facility. In a world ofglobal competition, easy access to the world markethas become anessential elementfor success. Expanding its services will have apositive impact on the community and the regional economy) and I applaud Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airportfor itsfore:,sight. I sincerely hope the application meets with your approval.
Thank you for your consideration. For additional infom1ation, please to do nothesitate to contact me ormy Grants Director, Marissa Emanuel, in my Washington office at202-224-6542. Sincerely,

Charles E. Schumer United States Senator