I received this letter to the editor and was asked to post it.
The Maryland Air National Guard (ANG) is seeking authorization to control airspace over the Pennsylvania Wilds so they can conduct low-altitude airspace trainings. The ANG released the Draft Environmental Assessment and has issued a draft Finding of No Significant Impact. The PA Wilds Steering Committee however disagrees and has raised the following concerns.
1. Broadband services in this area are not reliable. If an accident were to happen there would not be immediate 9-1-1 access. Response times would be hampered because of the remoteness of this region and the fact that EMT responders are volunteers.
2. Noise disturbances from jet fighter fly-overs would discourage people from coming to the area and diminish economic opportunity. The noise would also panic deer and other animals increasing the potential for road-kills.
The PA DEP is accepting comments on this proposal until December 31, 2021. If you have any comments/concerns about the ANG airspace proposal please contact the PA DEP.
Sincerely,
Kathy Cook
League of Women Voters Pennsylvania Environmental Director
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