The Honorable Tim Ryan 

THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON DC 20590 

July 17, 2012 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Ryan: 

Thank you for your letter supporting the proposal submitted by the Youngstown-Warren 

Regional Airportfor a grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation'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. Under the statute, the Department may make a maximum of 40 grartt 

awards each year, although no more than 4 awards may be to communities in the same State; 

In order to provide communities with latitude in developing solutions to their air service 

deficiencies, the statute provides flexibility in the types of projects that can be funded. 

On May 15, the Department issued an order requesting that communities interested in receiving a 

grant this year file their applications by June 11. As these grant requests are pending before the 

Department, I cannot comment on the merits of any particular proposal. I assure you that the 

Department will give full and fair consid · tion to all proposals that have been properly filed. 

As is our normal practice, I am placi ·· copy of your letter and this response in Docket 

DOT-OST-2012-0069 as a conta ut tie the record· of this matter. I appr te our interest irt 

this program. 
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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 

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U.S. Department of Transportation 

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Washington. DC 20024-2576 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

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I am writing to offer my strong support for the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG Air) and their 

partners as they apply for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant Program (SCASDP), DOTOST-20 12-0069. in the amount of $780.000. YNG Air plans to use these funds. along with $420,000 in local 

match, to develop a revenue guarantee program to support twelve months of commercial air service. 

The YNG Partners have worked diligently with community organizations and government officials to upgrade 

their facilities, offer fast and affordable fares and provide customers with an enjoyable flying experience. The 

Youngstown-Warren area is one of the most concentrated manufacturing regions in the State of Ohio. Air 

travel is a key component of the community's economic development strategy. Funding from the SCASDP 

wi II further help success in this region. 

Similarly, President Obama has proposed an "all of the above'' energy strategy f'or our country that includes 

exploration of natural gas and natural gas liquids. The Youngstown-Warren region is the epicenter of this 

exploration. We have already seen large investments from energy companies in our communities. Regular 

commercial air service will be an important factor as investments continue throughout our region. 

If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Cupples in .my Youngstown. Ohio 

office at (330) 740-0193 or chris.cupples@mai l.house.gov 

Sincerely, 

Tim Ryan 

Member of Congress 

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