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### SERVED:August26,2015 U.S.DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTION OFFICEOFliEARINGS

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### INTHEMATTEROF

MichelleKraemer 

### DocketNo.FAA-2015-2441 (CivilPenaltyAction) AgencyCaseNo.2015-WA-91-0066 Complainant'sResponsetoRespondent'sMotionforExtensionofTimetoAnswer 

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### NOW COMES the Complainant, the Federal Aviation Administration (hereinafter "FAA"or"Agency",bycounsel,andpursuanttotheRulesofPracticesetforthin 14C.F.R.Part 13, SubpartG, oftheFederalAviationRegulations,andforthe .reasons set:forthbelow, submits thisresponse to Respondent's August 25, 2015 Motionfor Extension. ofTimeto Answer and also theAgency moves for an orderdeemingthe allegations setforthinthe Agency'sJuly 13, 2015 Complmnt admitted and forjudgm.ent onthe pleadings or, inthe alternative, an Order limitingtheissuesathearingtosanction. Insupportofitsmotions,theAgencystatesasfollows: FACTS 1. 

### On June 22, 2015, th.e Agency issued a Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty (FNOPCP)toRespondentforaviolationof14C.F.R. 

### § 120.37(n). Exhibit

### A-1. 2. OnJuly7,2015,Complainantfiledherappeal,throughcounsel. ExhibitA-2.

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### 3. Respondent's Counsel and the Agency Counsel had email communication on July 8, 2015,duringwhichAgencyCounselpointedRespondentCounseltotheFederalAviation RegulationsgoverningtheJJOTAppealprocess. ExhibitA"3. 

### 4. On July 13, 2015, the Agency served the Complaint in this matter on Respondent CounselviaCertifiedMail as wellaselectronicmail,as weB as ontheHearingDocket. Exhibit

### A-4. 5. Pursuant to 14 C.P.R. § 13.209(a), a respondent shall file a written answer to the complaintnotlaterthan30daysafterserviceofthecomplaint. 6. Moreover, "failuretofile ananswerwithoutgoodcauseshallbedeemed anadmissionof thetruthofeachallegationcontained

### inthecomplaint." 14C.F.R.

### §13.209(f). 7. OnAugust 10, :2015,Adm.inistrative LawJudge Goodwin issuedaProceduralOrderin this casewh.ichreiterates therequirementsof14C.P.R. 

### § 13.209andexplicitlyexplains that "'Respondent must .tile a written Answer or motion within thirty 

### (30) days after serviceoftheComplaint...[and] failuretofile anAnswerwithoutgood ca.useisdeemed anadmi.ssi.onofeachallegationintheComplaint..." 8. Basedontheforegoing,Respondentwas requiredtofi.lehisanswerno laterthanAugust 12,2015. 

### 9. On August 24, 2015, Respondent Counsel filed a Motion for Extension ofTime to Answer. Todate,theRespondenthasfailedtofile ananswertotheAgency'sComplaint. 10.RespondentCounsel stateshe returned to the country andreceived actualnotice ofthe ComplaintonJuly27,2015,with 16dayslefttofileatimelyanswer.

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### 11.OnJuly29,2015,RespondentCounselrequestedthereleasableportionsoftheAgency's EnforcementInvestigationReport(EIR),whichtheAgencyprovidedonAugust3, 2015, allviaemaiL 

### ExhibitA-5. 

### ARGUMENT TI1e Agencyrespectfullyrequests thatRespondent'sMotionbe denied forlackofgood cause. Furthermore, the allegationsinthe Complaint shouldbe deemed admittedbecausethe RespondenthasfailedtofileananswertotheComplaintinatimelymam1er. TheRegulationsat 14 C.F.R. 

### § 13.209providethata respondent 

### shallfile an answerto the complaint within 30 days after serviceofthecomplaint. This language, clearonits face,placesanaffirmative duty upontheRespondentto :fileananswerinatimelymanner. Thenecessitytofile atimelyan.swer is not an optionfor a respondentbuta duty imposedby regulation. Furthermore, there isno discretion provided by regulations for the Respondent to file an answer beyond the stated deadline. Thi,s sectionalsoprovidesthatfailuretofile ananswer ''withoutgoodcause

### shallbe deemedan admission ofthetruth ofeach allegation contained inthe complaint.'' Again, the regulationspermitnolenienceabsentashowingofgoodcause, Respondent has yet to file an. answer to the Agency's Complainant, and is clearly disregarding her responsibility under 

### 14 C.F.R. § l3.209(a). The Agency timely served its complaintontheRespondentonJuly 13, 2015,bycertifiedmailandalsoprovidedRespondent CounselwithaCourtesyCopyviaemail. Thisoccurredafter

### Respondentfi.led atimelyAppeal onJuly7,2015. WhenRespondentfi.ledherappeal, shewas

**awa1~e**

### oftheregulationsandshould have been anticipated thatthe Agency would file its Complainant and, therefore, an Answer would be required. RespondentCounsel's lack ofpresenceinthe countryuntil July27, 2015 doesnotjustifYgoodcauseforanuntimelyanswer. Respondentshouldhaveeitherpreparedthe 308/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 

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### answerpriortohis absence or, evenafterRespondentCounselreturned,hehad 16 daysto still file a timely answer. Moreover, afterhisreasonablerequest for the releasableportions ofthe EJR, Agency Counselprovided said documents viaemailon August3, 2015. Afterreceipt of these documents, Respondent 

### still hadnine (9) 

### days to 

### file atimely answer. Respondenthas failedtoshowgoodcauseforthedelayinthi.scase. Undertheabovecircumstances,andinlightoftheAdministrator'sprecedent,See,e.g., 

### IntheMatterof DonaldM Missirlian, 

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### 97-19at 

### 1(May22, 1997),

### In theMatter of Barnhill,

### FAAOrderNo. 92-32at

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### 5, 1992),

### InTheMatterof MichaelKilduffi,2011 WL 1483974(April18,2011),whichfoundnoerrorwithalawjudgegrantingamotiononthe pleadingswhenananswertoacomplaintisuntimelyfiled(coupledwiththeabsenceofgood causeforthefailureof

### aRespondenttotimelyfile

### ananswer),theRespondent'sAugust

### 25, 2015Motionshouldbedeniedandtheallegationsinthepresentcomplaintshouldbedeemed admitted. Additionally, under FAA Order 2150.3B, Compliance and Enforcement Program, Sanction Guidance Table, the Agency is seeking an eleven thousand dollar ($11,000) civil penalty, which is within the recommended sanction range for the violations alleged. By Respondent's failure to timely file an answer, the Respondent has provided no mitigating circumstancessuchthatanyreductionoftheproposedsanctionmaybefound.

408/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 05/37 WHEREFORE, the Administrator hereby respectfully requests (a) the denial of Respondent's Motion For Extension of Time to Answer; (b) the issuance of an Order granting the Agency's motion deeming the admission by the Respondent of the truth of the allegations contained in the complaint; (c) judgment on the pleadings be entered in favor of the Agency or, in the alternative, the Agency requests that any hearing in this matter be limited to the issue of sanction only. Respectfully submitted, **~~tJ:W~ fre)~:(:5** 

Complainant's Counsel Great Lakes Region, AGL-7M Federal. Aviation Administration 2300 E. Devon Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Telephone: Facsimile: Electronic Mail:

**E~hibit** 847-294-7313 847-294-7498 briana.martino@faa.gov Docume!]t A-1 Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penal tv A2 Respondent's Appeal A-3 Email Communications on July 8, 20 15 · A-4 Complaint A·S Ernail Communications regarding EIR 5

Date of Document Number of Pa!!es June22, 2015 4 July 7, 2015 2 July 8, 2015 3 Jttly 13, 2015 9 July 29 and August 3, 3 201508/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 07/37 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I have, this date, served the foregoing Motion. by mailing copies thereof, as follows ORIGINAL & ONE COPY Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20591 Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building, Suite 2Wl 000 FAX: 202-493-5141 ONE COPY

The Honorable Richard C. Goodwin Administrative Law Judge Office of Hearings, M-20 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) Washington, DC 20590 TEL: 202-366-5121 FAX: 202-366-7536 Brian Lawler

1551 9th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 FAX: 619-231-4984 Dated this 26th day of August, 2015 c0**.c/jcyJ)~** Great Lakes Legal Technician 6

Regular Mail & Facsimi.le Regular Mail & Facsimile Regular Mail & Facsimile08/25/2015 14:40 U. S. Dopartmont of J;'tansportation l'edera! Aviation Admini.stra.t.ion June 22, 2015 In Reply Refer to:

8472947498 AGL"7M 2015-W A-9H066

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PAGE 08/37 Area Code 847 294-7313 !ffiGULAR & CERTIFIED -RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO: Michelle Kraemer 988l1asper DJ:-.ive Commerce City, CO 80022-9899 FINAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY On Apri115, 2015, you were advised through a Notice of Proposed. Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a civil penalty against you in the amount of$11,000. As ofthis date, we have received no response to this Notice. Therefore, after considerati.on. of all of the available information, it has been determined tl1at: 1. You now hold, and at all relevant times held, Flight Attendant Certificate Number 3281461. 2. At all relevant times, you were employed by Republic Airlines (Republic), a Part 119 certificate holder autbodzed to operate under Part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 3. At all relevant times, Republic was the holder of Air Carrier Certificate Number R61A758X. 4. At all relevant times, Republic had an Anti -<!rug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention. Program in place in accordance with )4 C.F.R. Part 120. (Republic's Policy) 5. An employee performing flight crewmember duties fur Republic performs a safety-sensitive function and is a covered =ployec subject to testing pursuant to 14 C.P.R. Part 120 and Republic's Policy. 6. On or Bbout February 14, 2011, yell acknowledged receipt and understanding of Republic's Policy. 7. On January 16, 2015, you were assigned to**~erve** as a Flight Attendant (FA) on Exhibit A-t civil aircraft N508LX, on the following flights: Agency Response to Motion for Extenoion08/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 09/37 a. Flight No. 4926 from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE); b. Flight No. 4946 from EGE to DEN; c. Flight No. 4946 from DEN to Wichita Dwight D. Ei.seohower National Airport (ICT); d. Flight No. 4869 from ICT to DEN. 8. Republic is authorized to operate the above aircraft, N508LX, in Part 121 air carrier service. 9. On January 16,2015, you reported for duty to perform safety,sensitive functions, acting as a FA. 10. You performed safety-sensitive functions as a FA on all four of the above mentioned flights. · 11. During the final flight from ICT to DEN (the flight), you made an annmmcement that was incoherent, inappropriate, and slurred. 12. Concerned about your behavior, the Captain spoke to you over the intercom and you stated that you were "back here partying and having fun" with your passengers. 13. When asked about your beh<lvior, the other Flight Attendant onbo<ltd N508LX reported to the Captain that you were having trouble maintaining your balance and making coherent announcements. 14. You then also allowed a passenger to make a public announcement. 15. The Captain notified Republic about your behavior. 16. At 1755 MST, when N508LX arrived at DEN, Base Manager and lnflight Services Supervisor James Brickell met the Captain at the gate and the Captain notified Mr. Brickell about your behavior. .. 17. Mr. Brickell boarded the aircraft and began a conversation with you. 18. Mr. Brickell observed your lack of balance and sluu:ed speech and could also smell the odor of alcohol on your breath. 19. While still onboard the aircraft, Mr. Brickell contacted Republic's Designated Employee Representati.ve Tern Skowronek on his mobile phone and Ms. Skowronek requested to speak to you on speakerphone. 20. As you denied that you had been drinking, on speakerphone, Ms. Skowronek heard you slur your words. 2L Mr. Brickell and Ms. Skowronek agreed that. there was cause to require a DOT reasonable suspicion alcohol test be perfonn ed on you. Exhlbit A-1 Agency**Re~ponse ~o**  Motion for Extension ...........**~** .08/25/2015 14:40 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31..

8472947498 FAA GLRC Both .Mr. )...Jbkell and Ms. Skowronek were trained: 1 .J:b.ak:e reasonable suspicion and cause determinations. Mr. Brickell escorted you to his office to await testing.
PAGE 10/37 At 1835 MST, the Collector/Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) arrived at Mr. Brickell's office. After arriving in Mr. Brickell's office, the BAT noted that she could smell the odor of alcohol, that your gait was uneven, and that you had begun to urinate. You submitted to a Breath Alcohol Test conducted by a certi£i,ed BAT, utilizing Intoximeter RBT IV I Alco Sensor IV EBT device, serial number 009350, at 1839 MST on January 16,2015. The :results of that test indicated an alcohol concentration of .123 percent After the initial test, the BAT advised you that a confirmation test would be taken in 15 minutes, that you were to remain in the room with the BAT, and that you should not eat, drink, or belch. During the 15 rninute wait period, the BAT observed you "gurgling" or "suppressing a belch" and reminded you not to cat, drink, or belch. You then submitted to a confirmation test and the results indicated alcohol cov.centration of.211 percent at 1856 MST. By reason of the facts and circumstances set forth above, you reported for duty and acted as a crewmember, which requires tbe performance of safety-sensitive fuJJctions, when you bad a breath alcohol concentration of .04 or greater. By reason of the foregoing circumstances, it you violated the following Federal Aviation Regulation: l4 C.F.R § 120.37(n) which provides that no covered employee shall report for duty

or remain on duty requiring the performance of safety-sensitive functions while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater. In accordance with Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 4630l(a) and (d) (49 U.S.C. §46301), you are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violati,ou of the regulati,ons. Then:foTe, by reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, we propose to assess a civil penalty in the amount of$1l.,OOO. Within fifteen (15) days after your receipt of this Final Noti.ce of Proposed Civil Penalty, you

must el"ct to either submit the full civil penalty amount of $11,000 or request a formal hearing. If you fail to respond with ou,e of these alternatives, an Order AssessiJJg Civil Penalty, requJxi,ngpayroent of the full amount of the proposed civil penalty, will be issued.

Should you elect to submit the civil penalty, please mail or deliver a certified check or money

order, payable to 1he Federal Aviation Ad.roinistrat\o11, Office of Regional Counsel, 2300 BllSt Devon Avenue (AGL-7, Room 479), Des Plaines, lllinois 60018. 3 Exhibit A-1 Agency Response to Motion **fo~ ~~~s.i?~** 08/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 11/37 In the alternative, you may pay your civil penalty with a credit card., or a bank account debit, over the Internet. To pay electronicaUy, visit the web site at https://www.pay.gov. Under the Search Public Fonns option, type in "l'GL"FINEL" Click on "Civil Penalty PaymentsGreat Lakes Region". You must then complete tbe requested infm:mation and click "Continue." You will then be directed to enter your credit card. or bank account debit information. To use the bank account debit, you will need your bank routing number, account number, and cbeck number.

Should you elect to request a formal hearing, you must file a typewritten or legibly handwritten request for hearing with the hearing docket clerk at: Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20591, Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430, Wilber Wright Building- Suite 2Wl 000. You must also mail a copy of your request for hearing to the undersigned attorney at the address provided in the previous paragraph. Your request must be dated and signed, in accordance with Section 13.16 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F-R. 13.16), a copy of which was sent to you with the Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty. Jeffrey A. Klang Regional Counsel BY:**lilffv~~~--** Briana MartinoFederal Aviation Administrati.o.u Regional Counsel, AGL- 1M: 2300 East Devon Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (84 7) 294" 7313 Facsimile: (847) 294-7498 Exhibit A-1 Agency**Respona~** tl:l Motion for Extension08/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PILOT LAW, P.C. July7,2015 VIA US. MAIL Hearing Docket, :Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk AGC-430 Wilber Wright Building Suite 2W1 000

Re: Michelle Kraeme:r AGL-7M 2015 WA-91-0066 Dea:r Docket Clerk,

Bri1111 J. Lawlct Altortley )),itect: 619.255.239f\ blawler@pilothwcorp.cotn

PAGE 12/37 Please be advised that the undersigned represents Ms. Michelle Kraemer regarding the above-referenced Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 13.16, please accept this letter as Mr. Kraemer's request for a formal heating. Kindly address all correspondence relating to this matter to the undersjgned. Thauk you in advanoo for your cooperation. Best Regards, **~~** Brirull . .Lawler, Esq.

Cc: Ms. Briana Martino, Esq. FAA Office ofRegj.onal Counsel 2300 E. Devon Ave. (AGL-7, Room 479) Des Plaines, IL 60018 1551 9' 1' 11 AV''ENUE • $,1\N DIEGO, CA • 9Z101 PHONE, S<6.512.24GS • FAX, G!9.z:lH9S1 Exhibit A·2 Ageney P.t!sponse ro Motion for **Ext~nsion** ..., ....... **~**:£;m".::!l!u0"0;;:g._0"5'J;;;.XOFitCT)j.5<t'""'•PILOTLAWAI'ROFilSSIONALCORFORATION15519thAvenueSanDiego,CA92101Ms.BrianaMartino,Esq.·-c:CJ>,.911)··.>'.17-.JUL'?.5PI<Jl('ltFAAOffke.ofRegionalCounsel2300E.DevonAve.(AGL-7,Room479}DesPiain<>s,ll60018il#i:.,SP057.10<"Z.7§,r?llti?loOWE-SIP0-.0D106!Ji:'59JUL07MAJL€0ZlPCCGE9210j6001S4G'.:il<.OO'IIh;n),'"ll)plp)if'l'),ll'llh'Jlrl)ln1'11)II''fjiT!J'hP(S)OJ--.."'CJ'--.."'(S)>-'Ul>-'.p..p.(S)OJ.p.._,"'uJ.p.._,.p.uJOJ'1DDG)';u()uDFR>-'·w--..w._,08/25/2015 14:40 From: To: subject: Date:

8472947498 **Martin~,** Sriana (FAA) "Brian Lawler"

RE: t-1ichelle Krnemer,

**"2015~WA-91-0066 Wednesd~y,**  July OS, 2015 2:47:00 PM

FAA GLRC Got it 1 thanks. We'll hear from DOT assigning the case and can go from there. I look forward to I working With you,

Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) Z94-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications th<t are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any in-formation contained in this email. From: Srian Lawler [mailto:blawler@pilotlawcorp.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:20 PM To: Martino, 6rlana (FAA) Subject: Re: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 I should have been more clear, I sent both letters as set forth in the notice. Sorry .. let me know if you want a courtesy copy via as well. Brian J. Lawler Pilot Law, P .c. 1551 9th Ave.

San Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2398 blawler@pilotlawcorp com Sent from my Sprint phone. ----- Reply message ----· From: Brjapa Martjno@faa goy To: <blawler@pilotlawcoro com> Subj<>ct: Michell<> Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 12:15 PM Briat1 1

PAGE 14/37EXhibit A-:3 Agency Response to Motion for Extenair;m Page 1 Of 308/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC Sorry 1 missed your call. Take a look at the instructions for appealing in the notice. Ms. Kraemer's request actually needs to go to the Hearing Docket Clerk with a copy to me. Here is the information: Should you elect to request a formal hearing, you must file a typewritten or legibly handwritten request for hearing with the hearing docket clerk at: Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20591, Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430, Wilber Wright Building- Suite 2W1000. You must also mail a copy of your request for hearing to the undersigned attorney at the address provided in the previous paragraph. ' Your request must be dated and signed, in accordance with Section 13.16 of

the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. 13.16), a copy of which was sent

to you with the Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty. Thanks, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA"Great lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847)294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which ore privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief C:ounsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. From: Brian Lawler [mailto:blawler@pilotlawcorp.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:08 PM To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: Re; Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA"91-0066 Ms. Martino, Thanks for the follow up note and Notice. I sent Ms. Kraemer's request for formal hearing

to you yesterday but can email you a copy later if you like.

I look forward to working with you on this case. 8est, Brian J. Lawler

PAGE 15/37Exhibit A·3**A~ency R~spoM.e**  to Motion for Extension Page 2 of308/25/2015 14:40 Pilot Law, P .C. 1551 9th Ave,

8472947498

S;;m Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2398 blal\tler@pilotlawcoro CQOO Sent from my Sprint phone. ,---- Reply message ----- From: Briana Martioq@faa ilOY To: <blawler@pilotlawcoro.com> Subject: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 11:46 AM Dear Mr. Lawler,

FAA GLRC PAGE 15/37 1 received your voice mail dated July 7, 2015 stating you will be representing Ms. Kraemer. returned your call today, however, 1 believe you are out of the office through Friday. Please see attached Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty and feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 2.94-82.75 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication mi§i:ht contain communications between attorney and client, comlnunications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information **contai~ed** in this email. Be:hibit A-3 Agency Response to Moll on for EXt!:!r'ISion **Pag~3of3**08/25/2015 14:40 from: To: subj@'ct: DeWt

8472947498 Martlno,**Brl~na** {FAA) ''BtjFIJO 1 aw!er"

1\E: Michelle**Kta~m~r,** 2015-WA-91-0066**W~dnesday,** July 08, 2015 2:47:00 PM

FAA GLRC Got it, thanks. We'll hear from DOT assigning the case and can go from there. I look forward to working with you,

Briona Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: {847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. From: Brian Lawler [mallto:blawler@pllotlawcorp.oom] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:20PM

To; Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: Re: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 I should have been more clear, I sent both letters as set forth in the notice. Sorry .. let me know if you want a courtesy copy via as well. Brian J. Lawler Pilot Law, P .c. 1551 9th Ave.

San Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2398 blawler@pjlotlawcorp com Sent from my Sprint phone. ""'"" Reply message ----- From: Briana Martjno@faa.gay To: <blawler@pilotlawcorp,com> Subject: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 12:15 PM Brien,

PAGE 17/37Exhibit A·3 A!';lency Response to Motion for Extl!:nslon Page 1 of308/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC Sorry I missed your calL Take a look at the instructions for appealing in the notice. Ms. **Kr<:~emer's** request actually needs to go to the Hearing Docket Clerk with a copy to me. Here is the information: Thanks, Briana Martino

Should you elect to request a formal heoring, you must file a typewritten or legibly handwritten request for hearing with the nearing docket clerk at: Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20591, Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430, Wilber Wright Building- suite 2WlOOO. You must also mail a copy of your request for hearing to the undersigned attorney at the address provided in the previous paragraph. Your request rnust be dated and signed, in accordance with Section 13.16 of

the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. 13.16), a copy of which was sent

to you with the Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty. Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaihes, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498

PAGE 18/37 This communication might contain communications between 0 ttorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. From1 Brian Lawler [mailto·blawler@pilotlawcoro,com] Sent: Wednesday, July OS, 2015 2:08 PM

To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject• Re: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Ms. Martino, Thanks for the follow up note and Notice. I sent Ms, Kraemer's request for formal hearing

to you yesterday but can email you a copy later if you like.

I look forward to working with you on this case. Best 1Brian J. Lawler ExhibitA-3 Agency Response to MOI;ion for Extension P6ge 2 of308/25/2015 14:40 Pilot Law, P.C. 1551 9th Ave.
8472947498

San Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2398 blawler@Qilotlawcorp com Sent from mv Sprint phone. ----- Reply message -"-· From: Briana Martjno@faa goy To: <plawlet® 0 jlotlawcorp com> Subject: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 11:46 AM Dear Mr. Lawler,

FAA GLRC PAGE 19/37 I received yourvoicemail dated July 7, 2015 stating you will be representing Ms. Kraemer. returned your call today, however, I believe you are out of the office through Friday. Please see attached Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty and feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult With the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. Exhibit A·3 Agency Response to Motion for extension Page 3 **of~**08/25/2015 14:40 From: To: **Subj~ct:** DDte:

8472947498 Martino, Brla11a (FAA) "Bdgn! "»'lcr" RE: Michelle Kraemer,
**~01S·WA·91,Q066** wedMsdi!ly, July oe, 2015 2.:47:00 PM

FAA GLRC Got it, thanks. We'll hear from DOT assigning the case and can go from there. I look forward to working with you,

Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 Eas·t Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this emoil. From: Brian Lawler **[mailto:blawler@pllo~awcorp.com]** Sent: WednesdBy, July OS, 2015 2:20 PM To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: Re: Michelle Kraemer, 20 15-WA-91-0066 I should have been more clear, I sent both letters as set forth in the notice. Sorry • .let me know if you want a courtesy copy via as well. Brian J. Lawler Pilot Law, P.C. 1551 9th Ave.

San Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2398 blawler@pilotlawcoro.com Sent from my Sprint phone. ----- Reply message ···-- From; Briana Man;jno@faa.gay To: <blawler@pjlotlawcoro com> Subject: Michelle Kra"m"r. 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 12:15 PM

PAGE 20/37 ExhlbltA3 Agency R€!5ponse to Motion ror E:xtension **F'a~e** 1 of 308/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC Sorry 1 missed **yo~r** call. Take a look at the instructions for appealing in the notice. Ms. Kraemer's request actually needs to go to the Hearing Docket Clerk with a copy to me. Here is the information: Should you elect to request a formal hearing, you must file o typewritten or legibly handwritten request for hearing with the hearing docket clerk at:

PAGE 21/37 Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, s.w., Washington, DC 20591, Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430, Wilber Wright **Building~** Suite 2W1000. You must also mall a copy of your request for hearing to the undersigned attorney at the address provided in the previous paragraph. Your request must be dated and signed, in accordance With Section 13.16 of

the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. 13.16), a copy of which was sent

to you with the Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty. Th•nks, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. "·-· **~·** from: Brian Lawler [mailtc;blaw!er©pilptlawcorn.com] Sent: Wednesday, July OS, 2015 2:08 PM To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: Re: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91·0066 Ms. Martino, Thanks for the follow up note and Notice. I sent Ms. Kraemer's request for formal hearing

to you yesterday but can email you a copy later if you like.

I look forward to working with you on this case. Best, Brian J. Lawler Exhibit A-3 Agency Response to Motion for Extension Page 2 afJ08/25/2015 14:40 Pilot Law, P.C. 1551 9th Ave.
8472947498

San Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2398 blawler@pjlotlawcoro.com Sent from my sprint phone. ----- Reply message ----- From: Briana Martiqo@fqa goy To: <blawlgr®pjlotlawcorp.com> Subject: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Ju! 8, 2015 11:46 AM

Dear Mr. Lawler,

FAA GLRC PAGE 22/37 I received yourvoicemail dated July 7, 2015 stating you will be representing Ms. Kraemer. returned your call today, however, I believe you are out of the office through Friday. Please see attached Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty and feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) Z94-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the sgency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the <Jgencvor to the public, Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. Exhibit A-3 Agency R:t!sponse lo Motion for !;:xtension **Pa~e** 3 **of~**08/25/2015 14:40 from; To! subject: Date; Martino 1 Briana (f'AA) "Brian Lawler"

Rf:: Michelle Krnemer 1 2015-WA-91-00156 Wednesday, Jury as, 2.01s 2:47:00 PM

FAA GLRC PAGE 23/37 Got it,
**tha~ks.** We'll heor from DOT assigning the case and can go from there. I look forward to working with you,

Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. From: Brian Lawler (mailto:blawler@pilotlawcorp.com) Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:20 PM To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: Re: Michelle Kraemer, 2015·WA·91·0066 I should have been more clear, I sent both letters as set forth in the notice. Sorry .. let me know if you want a courtesy copy via as well. Brian J. Lawler Pilot Law, P.C. 1551 9th Ave.

San Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2398 blawlet@pjlotlawcqrp.com Sent from my Sprint phone. ·--- Reply message --·- From: Briana Martjno@faa.gpy To: <blawler@pilotlawcorp.cqm> Subject: Michelle Kra.,m<!r, 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 12:15 PM Brlan, **E)(hibl~** A-3 A!Jenoy Response to Motion 'for Extension **F'e~e** 1 of 308/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 24/37 Sorry 1 missed your calL Take a look at the instructions for appealing in the notice. Ms. Kraemer's request **~ctually** needs to go to the Hearing Docket Clerk with a copy to me. Here is the information: Should you elect to request a formal hearing, you must file a typewritten or legibly handwritten request for hearing with the hearing docket clerk at: Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, s.w., Washington, DC 20591, Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430, Wilber Wright Building- Suite 2W1000. You must also mail a copy of your request for hearing to the undersigned attorney at the address provided in the previous paragraph. Your request must be dated and signed, in accordance with Section 13.16 of

the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. 13.16), a copy of which was sent

to you with the Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty. Thanks, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des **Pla'~nes,** I L 60018 Phone: (847) 294-827S Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. From: Brian Lawler [mailto·hlaw!er@pilotlaWcorQ com] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:08 PM To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: Re: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Ms. Martino, Thanks for the follow up note and Notice. I sent Ms. Kraemer's request for formal hearing

to you yesterday but can email you a copy later if you like.

I look forward to working with you on this case. Best, Brian J. Lawler Exhibit A·3 Agency **Respons~** to Motion for Extension Page 2 of308/25/2015 14:40 Pilot Law, P .c. 1551 9th Ave.

8472947498

San Diego, CA 92101 619.2.55.2398 blawler@RiiQtlawcgrl;l J;QID Sent from my Sprint phone. ----- Reply message -·--- From: Brjana.Martjno@faa eov To: <blawler@l;lilotlawcorp.com> Subject: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Date: Wed, Jul 8, 2015 11:46 AM Dear Mr. Lawler,

FAA GLRC PAGE 25/37 I received your voicemail dated July 7, 2015 stating you will be representing Ms. Kraemer. returned your call today, however, I believe you are out of the office through Friday. Plei>se see i>ttached Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty and feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2.300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communicar1ons between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any informstion contsined in this email. **~xhlblt** A·S **Ag~ncy** Response to Motion for E;l(tenslon Page 3 of 308/25/2015 14:40 U.S. Departrngnt

of Tr<lnSI:lortation Federol Aviolion Admini.trolion July 13, 2015 In Reply Refer to: CERTIFIED Hearing Docket

8472947498 Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, S. W. Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk AGC-430, Wilber Wright Building Suite 2Wl000

FAA GLRC Great Lijkes Region 2300 E. De11on Avenue De$ Plaines, IL 60018

E: **brlana.martino@.f!il.::;~.gQv** p: (847) 294-T.J13 F : (847) **/~4·7496** Rc: Michelle Kraemer FAA Case No.: 2015-WA-91-0066 Enclosed herewith please fmd a copy of a request for hearing and the original, and one copy of the Complaint in the above-referenced proceeding.

PAGE 25/37 The FAA requests that the hearing in this tnatter be held in Denver, Colorado, md expects that

the hearing wiJllast two days. Please address all communications for the FAA to the undersigned 1at: F cderal Aviation Administration Regional Counsel (AGL-7) 2300 East Devon Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Sincerely, **~:~)}&~/t-'** Encl: Request for Hearing Complaint cc: Brian .T. Lawler 1551 9'" Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Briana Martino Attorney Exhibit A-4 Agency Response to MotloH for Extension Page1ofg08/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 27/37 X hereby certifY that I have, this <late, served the foregoing Complaint by mailing the following copies, Certified Mail (Return Receipt Requested): Qriginal and 1 CQpy: Yol Leg Technician. FAA, Great Lakes Region

Hearing Docket federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, S. W. Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk AGC-43 0, Wilber Wright Build.lng S\lite 2Wl000 l3rian J. Lawler 1551 9th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Exhibit A-4 Agl!lncy Respans.e to Motion for E:xt!:!nSion F'ag!!: 2 of 908/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC • **.,.,,,,_,.,~** .... **"~---·--·-··'** ., • w,•-• _,_,_, __ -···· -- ···-·· -.-··--·-----·-··-----·- _,_- ·-··-' --·· ' ' U.S. DEl.>ARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARlNGS WASHINGTON, D.C. IN THE MA TIER OF Michelle :Kra=er FAA DOCKET NO. (not assigned) (Civil Penalty Action)

DMS NO. (not assigned) FAA CASE NO. 2015-WA-91-0066 COMPLAINT The Federal Aviati.on Administration (FAA), by counsel, **h~reby** files its Complaint, pursuant to Rule 208 ofl:h.e Rules ofPractice (14 C.F.R. 13.208), and states as follows: I. Facts

PAGE 28/37 1. Respondent now holds, and at all relevant times held, Flight Attendant Certificate Number 3281461. 2. At all relevant times, Respondent was employed by Republic Airlines (Republic), a Part 119 certificate holder authorized to operate under Part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 3. At all relevant times, Republic was the holder of Air Carrier Certificate Number R61A758X. 4. At all relevant times, Republic had an Anti-drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program in place in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 120. (Republic's Policy) 5. An employee performing flight crewm=ber duties for Republic performs a safetysensitive functiou. and is a covered employee subject to testing pursuallt to 14 C.F .R. Part 120 and Republic's Policy. 6. On or about February 14, 2011, Respondent acknowledged receipt and lmderstanding of Republic's l>olicy. 7. On January 16, 2015, Respondent was assigned to serve as a Flight Attendant (FA) on civil aircraft N508LX, on the following flights: Exhibit A-4 Agency Response to MOI;ion for E.:ortenslon Page 3 of 9

i08/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC a_ J:']_ight No. 4926 from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE);

PAGE 29/37 b. Flight No. 4946 from EGE to DEN; c. Flight No. 4946 from DEN to Wichita DV(ight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT); d. Flight No. 4869 from ICT to DEN. S. Republic is **~mtbori.zGd** to operate the above aircraft, N508LX, in Part 121 air carrier service. 9. On January 16, 2015, Respondent reported for duty to perform safety-sensitive functions, acting as a FA10. Respondent perfonned safely-sensitive functions as a FA on all four of the above mentioned flights. 11. During the final. flight from.ICT to DEN (the flight), Respondent made an announcement that was incoherent, inappropriate, and slurred. 12. Concerned about your behavior, the Captain spoke to Respondent over the intercom and Respondent stated that Respondent was "back here partying and

having fun" with Respondent's passengers. 13. When asked about Respondent's behavior, the other Flight Attendant onboard N508LX reported to the Captain that Respondent was having trouble maintaining Respondent's balance and making coherent announcements. 14. Respondent then. also allowed a passenger to make a public announcement. 15. The Captain notified Republic about Respondent's behavior. 16. At 1.755 MST, when N508LX arrived at DEN, Base Manager and Inflight Services Supervisor James Brickell met the Captain at the gate and the Captain notified l\1r. Brickell about Respondent's behavior. 17. Mr. Brickell boarded the aircraft and began a conversation with Respondent. 18. Mr. Brickell observed Respondent's lack ofbalance and slurred speech and coU:ld also smeU the odor of alcohol on Respondent's breath. 19. While still onboard the aircraft, Mr. Brickell contacted Republic's Designated Employee Representative Terri Skowronek on his mobile phone and Ms. Skowronek requested to speak to Respondent on speakerphone. 20. As Respondent denied that Respondent had been dripking, on speakerphone, Ms. Skowronek heard Respondent slur her words. Exhlbll A·4 Agt!nc:y Response to MOI;ion for Extension Page 4 of 908/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 30/37 ·' ,, -.,.,.-, -- --·-'· **--.----~** . ·• '' ···--c··-··-····- .. --.,. ... 21. Mr. Brid::ell and Ms. Skowronek agreed that there was cause to require a DOT reasonable suspicion alcohol test be perform.ed on. Respondent. 22. Both Mr. Brickell and Ms. Skowronek were trained to make reasonable suspicion and cause detenninations. 23. Mr. Brickell escorted **R~spondent** to his office to await testing. 24. At 1835 MST, the Collector/Breath Alcohol Techni9ian (BAT) arrived at Mr. Brickell's office. . 25. After arriving in Mr. Brickell's office, the BAT noted that she could sr:nell. the odor of alcohol, that **Respondent'~** gait was uneven, and that Respondent had begun to urinate. 26. Respondent submitted to a Breath Alcohol Test conducted by a certified BAT, utilizing Intoximeter RBT !V/Alco Sensor IV EBT device, serial number 009350, at 1839 MST on January 16, 2015. 27. The results of that test indicated an alcohol concentration of .123 percent. 28. A.fter the initial test, the BAT advised Respondent that a confirmation test would be taken in 15 minutes, that Respondent was to remain in the room with the BAT, and

that Respondent should not eat, drink, or belch. 29. During the 15 minute wait period, the BAT observed Respondent "gurgling" or "suppressing a belch" and reminded Respondent not to eat, drink, or belch. 30. Respondent then submitted to a confirmation test and the results indicated alcohol concentration of .211 percent at 1856 MST. 31. By reason of the facts and circumstances set forth above, Respondent reported for duty and acted a:l a crewmember, which requires the performance of safety-sensitive functions, when Respondent had a breath alcohol concentration of .04 or greater. II. Sanction By reason of the foregoing f:acts and circumstances, Respondent violated Section l20.37(n) of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Pursuao.t to Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 46301 (49 U.S. C. §46301), Respondent is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $11,000 for each violation alleged. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of $11,000 is appropriate. Exhibit A-4 **Ag~m::y** Response to Motion for Extension Page5of9BB/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 31/37 WHEREFORE, the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative Law Judge enter an Order that Respondent be assessed a civil penalty in the am.omJt of$11 ,000. Respectfully submitted this 13 1' 11 day of July, 2015. -.._,_ **.:~/ ~~a'!C'1::::!:\·cUJAf;dvc·**  Briana Martino Attomey, AGL-7M Federal Aviation Administration

Great Lakes Region, AGL-7 2300 East Devon Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018

E: briana .. martino@fila.gov P: (847) 294-7313 F: (847)294-7498 Exhibit A-4 **Ag~ncy** Res pons!:! to Motion for **Exl~hSioll** PageS of908/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 32/37 . ··"-···---·· ......... ---·------·----"""''"""' ............ ,., .. ., ___ ,_, ____________ , _____ . - ,. . ., .. ,, ___________________ , _________ ,.,, ......... **,.~-** _,. ' - CERTIFIGATE OF SERVICE l hereby certify that the foregoing Complaint has been mailed this date by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to: Original and One CopY: One Copy:
Hearing Docket Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, S. W. Washington, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk AGC-430, Wilber Wright Building Suite 2Wl000 Brian J. Lawler

1551 **9~'** Avenue

San Diego, CA 92101 Dated this 13th day ofJuly, 2015 . a Quiles l-eg echnician FAA, Great Lakes Region **~>~I** bit A-4 Agency Response to Motion for E:xtenslon PF.!ge7of908/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 FAA GLRC PAGE 33/37 PILOT LAW, P.C. July 7, 2015 VIA U.S. MAIL Hearing Docket, Federal Aviation Administration 800 **Indep~.dcnce** Av-e. S.W. Washjngton, DC 20591 Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk AGC-430 Wilber Wtight Building Suite 2W l 000

Re: Micb.elle KraemerAGL-7M 201.5WA·9l-0066 Dear Docket Clerk,

Brian.]. **Lawl~t** Attorney Dl.J:ect: 619.255.2398 1 bhwlu@pilotlawco<:p.com Please be advised that the undersigned represents Ms. Michelle Kraemer regarding the above-referenced Final Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty. l'jlrsuant to 14 C.P.R. § 13.16, please accept this letter as Mr. !<Jaem.er's request for a fo!IDal hearing. Kindly address all correspondence relating to this matter to the undersigned. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Best Regards, **~~** Briard. Lawler, Esq.

Cc: Ms. Briana Martino, Esq. FAA Office of Regional C.mnsel 2300 E. Devon Ave. (AGL-7, Room 479) Des Plaines, IL 60018 1S:Sl !lTn AVENUE· SII.N DTP.GO, CA. • **9?.l0~ PHONE~**  **8~6-S:\2.2465** .. **"P(J.X~** 1519.2::i1.49e4 Exhibit A-4 Agency Response to Motion for Extension Psge a o1 g08/25/2015 14:40 **From~ Tu~** 
8472947498 Martino, Briana (FAA.} "Bda n 1 awler"

RE; Mie:hene Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Monday 1 July 13 1 2015 2.:11:00 PM

FAA GLRC Subject! **O~t;e; Attachment!il~**  Kraemer Michelle 201 5-WA9]-Q066 Cpmn1.1jnt 7 13 1 S.pdf Mr. Lawler, Please see attached mailed out today. Sincerely, Br'1ana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847)294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498

PAGE 34/37 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged ond not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. From: Marti no, Briana (FAA) Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 2:47PM To: 'Brian Lawler' Subject: RE: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Got It, thanks. We'll hear from DOT assigning the case and can go from there. I look forward to working with you,

Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Regional Counsel FAA-Great lakes Region 2300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847) 294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part of the agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to dlsdosure outside the **~gency** or to the public. Please consult witll the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. From: Brian Lawler [mai!to;blawler@pjlotlawcorp.com] t=:xhlblt A-4 Agency Responstl to Motion for E>Mnaion Pagrn 9 of908/25/2015 14:40 Frqm; To: **S~bject;** Dote: Briana, Got it, thanks, Brian

8472947498 B[[an I awlerMartlnq Btjpna CfM) RE: Michelle Kraem'!r, 2015·WA-91-0066 Monday, AU!,1Ust 03, 2015 3:37:45 PM Brian J, Lawler, Esq,

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Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 294-8275 Fax: (847)294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are part ofthe agency deliberative process, or attorney-work product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any information contained in this email. £xhlbil A-5 Agency Respoh!';:e, to Motion for Extenslon **~agt:!** 1 of :308/25/2015 14:40 8472947498 From: Martino, Briana (FAA) Sent: Monday, August 03, 2n5 1:47PM To: 'Brian Lawler' Subject: RE: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Brian;

FAA GLRC PAGE 35/37 Please see releasable portions of EIR attached. If the file is too large, I can email you a disc. Thanks, Briana Martino Attorney, Office of Region•! Counsel FAA-Great Lakes Region 7.300 East Devon

Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: (847)294-8275 Fax: (847)294-7498 This communication might contain communications between attorney and client, communications that are p<rt ofthe agency deliberotive process, or **attorney-war~** product, all of which are privileged and not subject to disclosure outside the agency or to the public. Please consult with the Office of Chief Counsel before disclosing any informetion contained in this email. From: Brian Lawler [mailto;blawler@Rilotlawcorp,c,ow) Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 2:12PM

To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: RE: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91·0066 Thank you very much.

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To: Martino, Briana (FAA) Subject: RE: Michelle Kraemer, 2015-WA-91-0066 Is there a releasable portion of your Enforcement Investigation Report (EIR) that we are entitled to? I know that this procedure exists in the NTSB Airman Certificate enforcement process and we're entitled to the EIR there, but cannot find anything one way or the other in 14 CFR Section 13 regarding our proceeding. 13est, Brian Brian J. Lawler, ESq. Pilot Law, P.c. • 1551 9th Avenue • San Diego, CA 92101 866.512.2465 (tel) • 619.255.2398 (die) • 619.231.4984 (fax) blawler®pj!pt!gwcorp e;om www.pjfotlawcqrp com • Eacebook • Unked!n • Twjtter Thi.s **~~~mrt.il Jnt~liiS<~.gc**  1s {;ooCidt:.nthlJ., **tntel1~·kd ~~nly**  fP.r: tlK· twm:c.d **redpj.:.:.o.l"(~)** an.d may **cm.Jt~dn. itrfr),r:r;'l.'1;.~liof.J**  Ouu **'i~** privi!C';!(:cJ **<~lt:ol'tH.:y-dl!;-nr C,(liTlnl1.U'IiC~Itinns,**  **<.tH!'•m~·y** , ... ·nrk pr(lduc.!:; nr **~J:;<-;,ernpt** fron1 **(li~clo~,q·t:** uTHkl' **:1pplkablt~** lMv. H **y~.nt** {ttl· no1· **l'h.t.~** ii1tcnded :rt:cip.k.nt(s), yo1l **:~.1:'!."** nu1',ifit;:d r.!Jat **th.i~ di,:.:;~t.:DJ.in'<ll'i(m**  **1 .~;liso·Hmt.ion,**  (')T cop)hiU" nfrhh tTJcfl:"itltp::
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