June 12,2014 

# CLEARFIELD-JEFFERSON COUNTIES If!f ;, fiJONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

377 Aviation Way, Reynoldsville, PA 15851

Phone: (814) 328~5311 Fax: (814) 328-5312 Email: bob@dujairpbrt.com www.dujairport
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Mr. Gormas In response to the United States Department of Transportation's request for comments on Essential Air Service at DuBois, PA, Order 2014-3-12, the Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority offers the following. The Authority supports the proposal of Silver Airways to provide service from DuBois, Pa to Washington Dulles airport
. The Authority's decis i on is based on discussions and review of the proposals, either in person or via phone conference with each of the 4 bidders for service
. Each brought something unique to the bidding
. The Authority considered location of a maintenance facility, ticket price as proposed in the bids, number of flights weekly, final destination, baggage carrying capability, interline agreement(seamless ticketing and baggage transfer}, type of equipment proposed and total subsidy requested by the provider
. It is the Authority's opinion that with larger newer aircraft, an improved larger hub with significantly increased destinations and connections and improved reliability by Silver that the traveling Community will embrace this change and support the service. The Authority appreciates the opportunity to provide input and looks forward to a successful relationship with Silver and the hub destination of Washington Dulles. Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority

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iYIr.Gorrnas : In response to the United States Department of Transportation's request for comments on Essential Air Service at DuBois, PA, Order 2014-3-12, the Board of Commissioners of Jef ferson County offers the following: The County supports the proposal of Silver Airways to provide service from DuBois , P A to Washington Dulles Airport, The County' s decision is based on information received and review of the proposals. Each brought something unique to the bidding
. The County considered location of a maintenance facility, ticket price as proposed in the bids, number of flights weekly, final destination, baggage carrying capability, interline agreement (seamless ticketing and baggage transfer) , type of equipment proposed and total subsidy requested by the provider
. It is our opinion that with larger newer aircraf t, an improved larger hub with significantly increased destinations and connections and improved reliability by Silver that the travelling community will embrace this change and support the service. The Jefferson County Commissioners appreciate the opportunity to provide input and looks forward to a successful relationship with Silver and the hub destination of Washington Dulles
. Sincerely, 

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HARRISBURG STATE GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMM11TEE ON FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS

FINANCE June 17,2014 TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WWW.REPGABLER.COM Michael D. Gonnas United States Department of Transportation Office of Aviation Analysis 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Via email michael. gormas @ dot.gov Dear Mr. Gonnas: In response to the United States Department of Transportation's request for comments on Essential Air Service at DuBois, PA, Order 2014-3-12, I am in support of the proposal of Silver Airways to provide service from DuBois, Pennsylvania to Washington Dulles airport. It is my understanding that with larger, newer aircraft, an improved larger hub with significantly increased destinations and connections and improved reliability by Silver Airways, the residents of Clearfield and other surrounding communities will support this increased option when making travel choices in and out of the DuBois Regional Airport. Connecting to other major airport hubs with reasonably affordable airfares and safe reliable service, will serve the greater-DuBois area residents well. I appreciate the opportunity to provide input and support for Silver Airways and the DuBois Regional Airport airline service from DuBois, PA and Washington Dulles. Sincerely, 

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Matt Gabler Member, 75 th District Pennsylvania House of Representatives MG/ajbGormas, Michael (OST)

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Joseph Goetz <jgoetz@oriondriliing.com> Tuesday, June 17, 20144:45 PM Gormas, Michael (OST) wsquires@o~iondriliing.com; Calvert Jones Essential Air Service - Dubois PA



# OMlon ORILLING COMPANY b r n t e r t h i n k i n 6/17/2014
Mr. Gormas Orion Drilling Great Lakes, LLC is responding to the United States Department of Transportation's request for comments on Essential Air Service at DuBois, PA, Order 2014-3-12. Orion Drilling Great Lakes, LLC supports the proposal of Silver Airways to provide service from DuBois, Pa to Washington Dulles airport. As a brief introduction, Orion Drilling Company, LLC with its headquarters located in Corpus Christi, Texas and its new Pennsylvania district office and yard in Dubois, Pa is a fully integrated drilling company offering rig design, engineering, fabrication and manufacturing to API standards, assembly, commissioning, and full service staffing and operation of state of the art drilling rigs. In 2012 Orion Drilling Great Lakes, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Orion Drilling Company LLC, purchased 11 acres in the Dubois Regional Airport "Air Commerce Park" and constructed its Pennsylvania Division office and warehouse. Our first drilling rig in Pennsylvania arrived in June of that year. Our facility is located directly across from the Terminal building at Dubois Regiona l Airport. Our decision on location was driven by service to our customers in the Marcellus Basin
. The ability to commute key operational employees between our headquarters in Corpus Christi & technical support personnel in Houston to and from our local office at the Dubois Regional Airport is critical to our success. We have added over 100 new jobs to the local economy since 2012. Orion reviewed all four bid packages as presented. Silver's proposal offers reliable, timely flights to the Washington Dulles hub where many more connections are available than offered by the other three bidders. To us reliable service, number of flights, seamless ticketing, baggage transfer, and baggage carrying capability all are important in the final selection. We support the selection of Silver Airways.

1Orion Drilling Company LLC appreciates the opportunity to provide input and looks forward to continued reliable air service for our Dubois, Pennsylvania facility. Sincerely, Joseph W. Goetz

Joseph W. Goetz VP & General Manager Orion Drilling Great Lakes, LLC Office: 361-299-9800 x-702 Fax: 814-328-2696 Mobile: 814-512-8785 E-mail: jgoetz@oriondrilling.com

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