COMMITTEE ON
NATURA L RESO U RCES
DON YOUNG
CONGRESSM AN F OR A LL A LASKA
CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITIEE ON
INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
2314 RAYBURN BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
202-225-5765
COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRU CTURE
REPUBLICAN
POLICY COMMITTEE
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Lauralyn (Laura) J, Remo
DOT, Office of Aviation Analysis, Air Carrier Fitness Division, X-56
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington D.C. 20590
REF: DOT -OST-20l4-0l4S
Dear Ms. Remo:
I am writing in reference to Harris Air Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity. Harris Air has been providing Alaska intra-state air since 1999 providing services
between numerous communities in the Southeast Alaska region, including long-standing
Essential Air Service (EAS) in one market.
As is common with any number of Alaska intra-state Part 135 operators which have over the
years applied for DOT inter-state Certificates but where the essential nature of their intra-state
scheduled operations will actually remain unchanged after certification, there will similarly be no
change in Harris Air's FAA Part-135-authorized intra-state scheduled operations. As set forth in
its application, Harris Air's existing intra-state operations in this Southeast region of Alaska will
continue as currently operated.
Harris Air has remained in good standing and provides a much needed service to Southeast
Alaska. As the only Congressman in Alaska, I frequently must travel throughout the State
utilizing air service as very few roads exist statewide. As I have always stated, the skies are our
highways in Alaska and Harris Air has been a stalwart carrier that many Alaskans rely upon.
Not only does the certification allow Harris Air to grow the market, but more importantly, will
allow much better support and service to several communities within Southeast Alaska. This is a
much needed and welcomed service for all of the Southeast communities for mail, medical
transport, and supplies.
Due to the aforementioned reasons, I am asking that you carefully review the application and
award the Certificate as I believe that Harris Air has presented a very strong case for approval
and will move forward with improving the transportation system in Southeast Alaska.
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Thank you for your time and consideration.