HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0649.004 2008-2010U.S. Department
Office of the Associate Administrator 800 Independence Ave , S
of Transportation for Airports Washington, DC 20591
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JAN 2 9 2010
Mr. Rodney Oshiro
Deputy County Clerk
County of Hawai'i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Oshiro:
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Administrator Babbitt has asked me to respond to your January 6 letter about obtaining Federal
funding for infrastructure improvements for the county of Hawai'i.
We have reviewed County Resolution 289 -09 and Mayor William Kenoi's December 28, 2009
letter seeking Federal funding for the Hawai'i County's infrastructure projects under the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The projects listed in both
documents address the elimination of Large Capacity Cesspools (LCC) and construction of
wastewater treatment infrastructure to meet compliance with the Federal LCC ban.
The Federal Aviation Administration administers Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and
ARRA funds for eligible airport development. In accordance with paragraph 515 of FAA
Order 5100.38C, Airport Improvement Program Handbook, only dedicated airport wastewater
treatment facilities are eligible for AIP funding. Any projects to be funded under ARRA must
also meet AIP eligibility requirements. Therefore, the Kealakehe Effluent Reuse -Mauka Project
is not eligible for AIP or ARRA funding.
The Kealakehe Effluent Reuse -Mauka Project refers to the possible creation of wetlands that
may result in attracting wildlife away from the nearby Kona International at Keahole Airport.
FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200 -33B, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports,
discusses the establishment of wetlands near airports. I encourage you to discuss any plans to
develop a wetland near the airport with Mr. Chauncey Wong Yuen, Hawaii District Airports
Manager, at (808) 327 -9520.
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Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ron Simpson, FAA Honolulu Airports
District Office Manager, at (808) 541 -1232.
I trust this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
3, &_„. Yem,
Catherine M. Lang
Acting Associate Administrator
for Airports