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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01261993 - 2.3 I R - a.3 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: . January 26, 1993 SUBJECT: Supplemental Report on Safety Matters at Buchanan Field Airport from the Aviation Advisory Committee and Manager of Airports SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDAIION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUMRCA'nON I. Recommended Action: ACCEPT report. II. Financial Impact: The estimated cost for the Initial Study for the Acme site should not exceed $20,000. This will be paid for out of the Airport Enterprise Fund with support from the helicopter operators at Buchanan Field Airport. The cost of construction of the off-airport site is anticipated to be a maximum of$10,000. This would also be funded out of the Airport Enterprise Fund. Other costs involved are unknown at the present time. These unknown costs could include fees for approvals and costs associated with agreements with appropriate landowners. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The attached report is self explanatory. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATU RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON J /`1 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Board members giscussA the matter in some detail, with Supervisor McPeak expressing her frustration that the matter has gone on for more than three years. Julian Frazer, 2415 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez; A. B. McNabney, representng the Audubon Society; Peter Langley, representing Acme Fill; Dorothy Skazaki, representing Mt. View Sanitary District; and former Suprvisor Nancy Fanden, appeared and expressed their views. IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the above matter is REFERRED to the Internal Operations Committee for report in 30 days. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Board's prior approval of 1.64 dealing with analysis of the Buchanan Field Redevelopment Project Area is rescinded, and that item is REFERRED to both the Finance Committee and the Internal Operations Committee for study, with the understanding that there is to be no further expenditure of funds on the redevelopment process. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS XUNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of ABSENT: ABSTAIN: an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervi rs on the date shown. i �W:rs ATTESTED: �Goard�c:26.t1 PHIL BAS CHELOA,CI rk of: of Supe sors and County Administrator Orig Div: H.Wight (510) 646-5722 cc: County Administrator By J Deputy Public Works Director Aviation Advisory Committee Internal Operations Commitee Finance Committee FROM MCCLINTOCK, BECKER 1. 12. 1'?"3 10:02 P. 2 + 0 I ' PdrD Aviation A 01v,slorf or P&D ftMimWee Opp S.SI CamtnO Reay January 12, 1993 sane 500 son Mateo.QA 94402 FAX(415)343-9446 Tames A. Cutler An Employee-0.wAed Compsny Chief of Comprehensive Planning (415)343.0108 Community Development Department County Administration Building 651 Pine Street 4th Floor, North Wing Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Re: Use of Praxis Site as Remote Helicopter Training Facility Dear Mr. Cutler: This letter report has been prepared in response to the request by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to evaluate the potential use of the Praxis Development Group progeny as a remote helicopter training site, As you know since 1989 there have been increasing concerns over impacts from helicopter training operations at Buchanan Field in Concord. Of primary concern have been the increasing levels of helicopter traffic and associated noise exposure to noise sensitive uses in proximity to the airport. Also of concern has been the increasing impact of helicopter training activities on overall operations of the airport, Most recently, safety has been an emerging concern expressed by area residents, heightened by three unrelated accidents. While it,appears that these accidents did not occur as a direct result of helicopter training operations, they have raised the level of concern of area residents about the art. As recently as March 26, 1991, the Contra Costa:County Board of Supervisors directed the County Public Works Director to enter into discussions with various landowners regarding the potential for locating a remote helicopter landing site for training purposes. The remote pads would consist of several prepared landing areas that would be utilized to allow training in landing, take-off, hovering and auto-rotation procedures without impacting local air traffic and residents near Buchanan Field. A number of locations have been discusser) including the Praxis site, Acme Landfill site, Byron Airport, and the Marin County heliport as well as several others. Of the above sites, the most promising seemed to be the Acme landfill and the Praxis site due both to their relative proximity to Buchanan Field and the lack of adjacent noise sensitive residential land uses. P&D Aviation prepared a preliminary safety study to determine whether a route could be developed for traffic to and from the Praxis/Acme sites without impacting noise sensitive residential uses and without overflying refinery facilities in the area. The results of this study indicated that the use of bath the Praxis site and the Acme site could be accomplished with minimal impact to surrounding properties and without direct overflights of the refinery facilities in the area. Exhibit "A„ FROM- MCCLINTOCK. BECKER I. i2. 1993 18:63 P ' James A. Cutler January 12, 1993 Chief of Comprehensive Planning Page 2 In response to the Board's request concerning the overall suitability of the Praxis site, we have reviewed the data contained in the FOR for a business park originally proposed to be located on the Praxis site.' The intent of this review was to evaluate the potential constraints to locating the proposed remote helicopter training facility on the Praxis site. As a result of our review, we offer the following comments. Of primary concern regarding the Praxis site is the presence of several bird and one animal species that are considered by the State and Federal government to be either endangered, threatened, or listed as species of special concern. The following list details those species and their status that have been observed on, or in direct proximity to, the Praxis site:2 a Salt Water Harvest Mouse Federal & State Endangered Species California Black Rail State Threatened o Northern Harrier Species of Special Concern Black Shouldered Kite Fully Protected Species By State o Salt Marsh Common Yellow Throat Considered Being Listed as Species of Special Concern o Suisun Song Sparrow Species of Special Concern Although the site has been significantly disturbed through grading and scraping, there is a high probability that the above species may still utilize the site as habitat due to the remaining adjacent salt water marsh environment. it seems that, had the site not been disturbed prior to the analyses undertaken during the preparation of the EIR for the Maritime Business Park, more vital habitat would have been found on the site and the site has the potential to revert to such if left alone. Although not thoroughly documented, there appears to be some potential that rare or endangered plant species may also be found on the site. Small stands of Mason's lilaeopsis (Ulaeopris masonit), a state-listed "Rare - Candidate 2' species, have been • observed on the site near the mouth of the Pacheco Sloughs While Soft bird's beak (Cordylanthus mollis mollis), a state-listed "Rare- Candidate 1" species, was not observed on the site during the biotic survey, the EIR does acknowledge that the survey 1. FuuiF,f ;4"m*%W J=80 Radon MoriliM2 Business¢art lanwry 1492 2. Mid.pgo. 173-133 3. (bid.pp. 121 FROM MCCLINTOCk, BECKER 1 . 11. 1943 19:94 P. 4 James A. Cutler January 12, 1993 Chief of Comprehensive Planning Page 3 was undertaken near the end of the specimen's flowering period at which time it is difficult to identify,• As part of the review process regarding the EIR a number of environmental organizations expressed concern over development of the Praxis site. The Sierra Club, as part of their comments indicated that their organization was *deeply concerned that development was being considered on this site" and that the site "should never be developed".3 The letter goes on to state the Sierra Clubs view that, despite any grading and scraping that has occurred on the site, their organization considers the site to be wetlands and should be protected as such. The Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has also commented on the proposed facility and has indicated that the Board should deny any permit to use the Praxis site for helicopter training aCtivities.6 Mr, Brian Hunter, Region 3 Manager for the California Department of Fish and Gaine has indicated that his agency is ";reatly concerned" over the use of the Praxis site for helicopter training. He has also indicated that the proposed use "would have (a) severe detrimental effect on the use of this valuable habitat by migratory waterfowl and shorebirds". He goes on to state "We encourage the Board to deny such a request. However, should the Board decide to consider It further, a comprehensive Environmental impact Report (EIR), in compliance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, should be prepared and circulated through the State Clearinghouse".' While construction of the proposed remote helicopter landing pads would not likely, in and of themselves, result in major disturbances to the site, their use by helicopters with the associated noise would most likely be seen as detrimental to the area habitat. The impacts of noise on animal species is somewhat difficult to document but is conceptually understandable and it would be difficult to counter the argument that the noise would impact endangered or threatened species living in proximity to the landing areas. In addition, one could also persuasively argue that low flying helicopters could present a hazard to bird species (and vice versa) due to the possibility of birds being flushed out by the noise and, in a state of disorientation, corning into contact with the helicopter. The site is currently designated as "Open Space" in the Land Use Element of the Contra Costa County General Plan. Under the "Open Space" designation, the Land f. Nd,pg. 121 S. Siam Club laws to Barbas RACon,Aaaisunt Planner,regarding the proposed Maritima Business Park devclopmam oa dw Proxis site,dated April 19, 1990 6. laser from A.B.McNahnsy,Mt.Diablo Audubon S.xieay,to tho Contra Costa County Board of Suporviaors,dated Navcmher 3, 1992 7. !.attar from Brian Hunter,PaSio„el Manaxcr,Rollion 3,California Deparunant of F6h and Game,to Sunnc MoPaak, Glair,Conte Caeca County Hoard of Supervisors,dated Novvn*or 13, 1992 FROt4 MCCLINTOCK, BECKER 1. 12. 1?91 10=05 P. 5 James A. Cutter January 12, 1993 Chief of Comprehensive Planning No 4 Use Element defines "appropriate uses" to include "resource management, such as maintaining critical marsh and other endangered habitats."s The designation includes the exclusion of any permanent structures "not oriented towards recreation or resource conservation". While no permanent structures are proposed, helicopter training activities would appeu to be inconsistent with the intent of the "Open Space" designation. The Conservation Element of the Contra Costa County General Pian contains policies dictating that "ecologically significant lands, wetlands, plant and wildlife habitats" shall be protected and that the preservation and restoration of"Bay/Delta estuary and adjacent lands" is encouraged.9 The Conservation Element also dictates that "avoidance, minimization and/or compensatory mitigation techniques" be employed for any project having the potential to affect a wetland.10 The element also permits the County to quire a 3:1 compensatory mitigation for any project affecting a wetland area. The element also requires the County to identify and protect seasonal wetlands'1, recognizes the "ecological value of wetland areas" and encourages the restoration of "degraded wetlands".12 Basad on the above referenced policies, it is apparent that any development of Praxis site would require a detailed environmental review, most likely an EIR, and that it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to reconcile the helicopter training use with the limitations dictated in County General Plan, An additional concern to be considered is the compatibility of the proposed use with the current Martinez General Plan. The current designation dictates that the site is to remain "essentially unimproved and devoted to open space". It does not appear that the proposed use would be compatible with open space type of use in that it appears the intent of the designation is to preserve the natural marsh setting. While recognizing that the site currently has been significantly degraded as a marsh, the use must still be considered in relation to the General Plan. In summary it seems apparent that from an environmental standpoint, as well as a political standpoint, there are serious constraints associated with the use of the Praxis site. The potential harm to endangered, rare, or threatened species is a valid concern. It is apparent from a review of the record that several organizations are intimately familiar with the potential habitat issues and would, most likely oppose the use of the property for helicopter training. Due to the potential environmental impacts and the potential public controversy, it is apparent that an EIR would be required to address the noted issues and extensive mitigation could be required at potentially great cost. In addition, given the regulatory requirements of both Federal and State agencies, the possibility of said agencies approving the project is remote. 8. Land UM 18k( eat_Conte Coati County Geral Plan,pg.3-41 9. c2mrvtiod Vainnt.Contin coati Courcy cocoa)plan,Policy 8-F,pt.8-26 10. bid,Policy B-re.A8.8-72 11. )bid.Policy 8-27,pg.8-30 12. bid,Policy 8-17.P8.8-29 4 FROM MCCLINTOCK. BECKER 1. 12. 1993 LO:06 ° James A. Cutler January 12, 1993 Chief of Comprehensive Planning page 5 If you have any additional questions regarding this mattex, please let me know. Respectfully Submitted, F&D Avladon A Dlvlslo f &D To a� les 1VLchael R. McClintock, AIC Associate Vice President cc: Hal Wight 0 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AIRPORTS Buchanan Field Airport Byron Airport SIO Sally Ride Drive 3000 Armstrong Road Concord, CA 94520 Byron, CA 94514 Phone: (510) 646-5722 (510) 634-0147 FAX: (510) 646-5731 DATE: November 12, 1992 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: J. Michael Walford, Director of Public Works SUBJECT. Response to Letter from Shell Oil Company Regarding Helicopter Overflights A, letter from Shell Oil Company dated October 14, 1992, was written to the Board of Supervisors expressing concern over recent incidents involving helicopters in (their) area. To follow-up, Hal Wight, Manager of Airports, and Tracy Williams, Assistant Manager of Airports, met with A.C.Dreir, Diane Kalas, and John Ryan of the Shell OR Company. They discussed safety, overflights, and other concerns associated with the issue of helicopter flight paths, the new routes as proposed, and related issues. Airport staff.felt that all concerns addressed were resolved, and further, that we have their support for the training activities near the Acme/Praxis area. JMW:TW:rs c:bos.t 11 Attachment Exhibit "8" Shell Oil Company P.O.Boz 741 i�6ardnaz,Cdi{omea 8i5S3 Telephone:RECE (SiQ)31 .�000 t%, s October 14.,1992 OCT 1 6 1992 CLERK BOARD OF SUfER'VlaORS CONTRA CCSTA CG. TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS I am writing to express our concern over recent incidents Involving helicopters in the area We have observed heG.copers flying at low levels over the refinery and have also learned of the recent incident 1,,1 media Coverage. We understand that the Board of Supervisors Will be considering`Rules of Oparatigns'elt)d. facilities for helicopters In the near future. We reoogntze the.need to have helicopter training and landing facilities in the County,but vAsh to express.concems about having these facilities near the refinery. There is a known potential for -3 ifroa*air over the refinery,especially at low elevation,because of heat given off by process equiompt and water vapor from cooling towers. For safety reasons,we urge that your'Rules of pp6radon"and the designated landing areas be located such that flights over the refinery would be ,prequded. We appreciate your considering this safety issue in your deliberations on the helicopter Issue. It you have rr' for additional information,please contact A.C. (Anile)Dreier,our Health and Safety Manager at the Complex Very truly yours, R.F.Andrews Managsr Martinez Manufacturing Comptex CAO �ubliel t•�frxr'd5 ��is Post-!t,brand tax transmittal memo 7671 r or ws"► J ib J Fra -- Go- Pew,Go_Pew, Phone# Fax# Fax# Donald V.Marini ng Tosco Refining Compam Vice President A Division of Refining Tosco Corporation Avon Refinery ' 4 Martinez.CA 94553-1487 l (510)372-3122 ....~ � ; November 25, 1992 rk R E C`--'.' r _{ ` � •� i The Honorable Sunne Wright McPeak 63 �2 Chair, Board of Supervisors F NOV O i County of Contra Costa CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISOR;: 651 Pine Street CONTRA COSTA CO. Martine., CA 94553 Dear Supervisor McPeak: Tosco Refining Company very much appreciates the communications received from county staff and Buchanan Field Airport management regarding the siting of helicopter training facilities operating from that airport. As we now understand this issue, no training overflights of our Avon Refinery would be permitted. We concur with this and believe this solution satisfies our earlier concerns. We remain available to the county for further discussion of this issue if it would be helpful. Thank you for your assistance in clarifying this matter. Sincerely, J Donald V. Manning DVM:gp �VII%ounwy ard t.:amb©rs Adminisuatcr Corvices �7( /Cz:m 1u nity Develpprr,E ✓ P;;blic Works County Counsel CONTRACOSTA COUNTY AIRrORTS TELEPHONE: (510)646-5722 • FAX: (510)646-5731 Public Works 510 Sally Ride Drive • Concord, CA 94520-5550 Buchanan Airport Department December 1, 1992 Byron Airport J. Michael Watford Harold E. Wight Director Manager of Airports Donald V. Manning Vice President, Refining Tosco Refining Company Avon Refinery Martinez, CA 94553-1487 Dear Mr. Manning: This is in response to your letter to Supervisor Sunne McPeak dated November 10, 1992, regarding helicopter training areas. As I discussed with you and Jim Simmons recently, we are still attempting to find an off airport site for our helicopter training activities. This is not unlike the plans that we discussed some time back with Jim Cleary and Jim Simmons. As discussed with you, the flight paths planned for the helicopters will not be flying directly over any of Tosco's sensitive areas. The nearest it will come will be when it transitions past Tosco along Waterfront Road to either the Praxis or the dump site. While the training activities are occurring in those areas they will not be flying over any of the Tosco properties. It is my understanding from our telephone conversation that this is a satisfactory explanation. I understand that you may be in contact with me at some future date to actually view the flight tracks or, if you prefer, we can arrange for a helicopter flight along the proposed flight tracks for you to view the actual planned routes. If you need any further information on this, please contact me. Sine wely, (Harold E. fight Manager of Airports HEW:rs c:dm.tl l c: Board of Supervisors V.Aleaceff, GMEDA I.M.Walford,Public Works Aviation Advisory Committee Donald V.14—InPi • 5 rj - Tosco R�ning Company Via.Proddmt,Refining 1 (_Q 1 J I. A Division of Tosco Corporation 4 Avon Refinery e Martinez,CA 94553-1487 61 )228-1220 November 1011992 R EGEINED The Honorable Sunne Wright McPeak NQ'f 2 Chair, Board of Supervisors CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County of Contra Costa CONMA COSTA CO. 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Supervisor McPeak: Tosco Refining Company appreciates the opportunity to comment on the current discussion regarding training and landing sites for helicopter schools operating from Buchanan Field Airport. Tosco is concerned that permission to operate such flights and landings around industrial and manufacturing facilities may pose unnecessary risk to men and women working in our plants, to the physical assets of these plants, and to the health and safety of our neighbors. We know that the county will very carefully weigh the potential impact and consider sites where flight paths would not routinely cross over industrial facilities. As Tosco has demonstrated in the past, we will assist with counsel to the county if requested. Sincerely, Donald V. Manning DVM:gp CONTRA . OSTA COUNTY AIRS-ATS TELEPHONE:(510)646-5722 • FAX: (510)646-5731 Public Works 510 Sally Ride Drive Concord, CA 94520-5550 Buchanan Airport Department Byron Airport J.Michael Watford Harold E. Wight Director Manager of Airports December 1, 1992 Mr. Brian Hunter Regional Manager Region 3 Department of Fish and Game P. O. Box 47 Yountville, CA 94599 Dear Mr. Hunter: This is in response to your letter to Supervisor Sunne McPeak regarding the planned helicopter training operations. This is to advise you that we are preparing an initial study in accordance with CEQA. Once this Initial Study is complete we will proceed in accordance with all applicable laws. In the meantime, if you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to contact me at (510) 646-5722 or Jim Cutler, Chief, Advance Planning, Community Development Department (510) 646-2035. Sincerely, r I Harold E. Wi t Manager of Airports HEW:rs c:bb.tll c: Board of Supervisors V.Alcxecff J.M.Walford, Public Works J.Cutler,Comm. Development Aviation Advisory Committee M.McClintock STAWoF CAUkORNIA--THE RESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME POST OFFICE BOX 47 YOUNMLLE,CALIFORNIA 94599 (707)9s4-5300 November 13, 1992 ZCLM8 EIVED Sunne McPeak, Chair =0---- NNContra`• Costa County Board 'of Supervisors D PEF�VISORS 651 Pine Street, Room 106 A`COSTACO- Mar California 94553 Dear Chair McPeak: Relocation of Helicopter Training Operations Near Wetland Areas It has recently been brought to our attention that the Board of Supervisors is currently considering the relocation of _ helicopter training operations from Buchanan Field to an alter4ative site located north of the field and immediately adjacent to the Shell Marsh and Acme landfill. We are greatly concerned that implementation of such an alternative would have severe detrimental effect on the use of this valuable habitat by migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. We encourage the Board to deny such a request. However, should the Board decide to consider it further, a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report (EIR) , in compliance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, should be prepared and circulated through the State Clearinghouse. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Carl Wilcox, Environmental Services Supervisor, at (707) 944-5525. Sincerely, rian unter Regional Manager Region 3 CCMrs.-baroth Sakesaki (' Mt. View Sanitary District "East Bay Regional Park District Mr. William Travis, chairman Shell oil Spill Litigation Settlement Trustee. Committee j• . CONTRA k:OSTA COUNTY AIRPORTS TELEPHONE:(510)646-5722 • FAX: (510)646-5731 Public Works 510 Sally Ride Drive • Concord, CA 94520-5550 Buchanan Airport Department Byron Airport J.Michael Watford Harold E. Wight Director December 15, 1992 Manager of Airports A. B. McNabney, Vice President - Conservation Mt. Diablo Audubon Society P. O. Box 53 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Dear Mr. McNabney: This is in response to your letter to Supervisor Sunne McPeak regarding the planned helicopter training operations. This is to advise you that we are preparing an initial study in accordance with CEQA. Once this Initial Study is complete we will proceed in accordance with all applicable laws. In the meantime, if you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to contact me at (510) 646-5722 or Jim Cutler, Chief, Advance Planning, Community Development Department (510) 646-2035. In your letter you indicate that you believe there are other areas that could be utilized for helicopter training. If you have any suggestions for areas a reasonable distance from Buchanan Field Airport we would appreciate you contacting us or sending us a map showing areas that you think this could be accomplished. Since ely, 1 Harold E. Wight Manager of Airports HEW:rs c:abm.tl2 c: County Administrator Clerk of the Board V.Alexecff, GMEDA J.M.Walford D.Hcisch -ReM AAC MT. DIABLO AUDUBON SOCIETY P.O.BOK 53 WALNUT CREEK,CAUFORNA 94 598 r 24 October 1992 RECEIVED F� \ IBM 7 CLERK BpARD OF SUPERMORS Honorable Sunne Wright McPeak & CONTRA COSTA V). Members Board of Supervisors Contra Costa County Greetings:Rll;Helicopters,further Press comments indicate your Honorable Board is still giving consideration to permitting Helicopter Adventures to use property, located within the industrial area of the County for practice "take-offs and landings". We would again Urge gour Honorable Board to give attention to the possibilities of a very serious situation should one of the training 'copters fail to maintain altitude as it flies over(or near) the Tosco or one of the othr-r Refinerg operations. Further, use of the so celled Praxis property can well produce adverse effects on wildlife (avian species), which we have commented on in our earlier letters. We still believe there are many areas in the county that are sparselg settled, that have little to no wildlife that would be affected if tf e 'copters were to land and take off from such places. Use of such an area would also eliminate mang of the Complaints emanating from the genral public about noise, hazards etc.. We respectfully request your Honorable Board to deny any permit for use of the Praxis prrpertg for these helicopter training activites. Yove trulru, A. B. McNabneg Vice President-Cc►nservation Pdn►ed tN1 IOG16 fhgc{gP�p�r cc:Conservation Committee U$.Department Western-Pacific Region P.O.Box 92007 of Transportation Worldway Postal Center Federal Aviation Los Angeles,CA 90009 Administration YL E./G_.ew Mr. Harold E. Wight �: ' .°i!'t;Ji Manager of Airports Contra Costa County Airports 510 Sally Ride Drive Concord, California 94520-5550 Dear Mr. Wight: This letter is in response to your October 16, 1992, correspondence to Mr. Fred Davis, Air Traffic Manager, Concord Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) regarding three questions pertaining to operational recommendations. I will list each of your questions followed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) response. Question 3. Restricting all helicopter traffic (not just training flights ) to non-residential areas and specified routes in and out of Buchanan Field Airport. FAA Response. Aircraft routes are developed by the FAA to ensure the safe and efficient movement of air traffic. Routes for helicopters are often developed as a result of the cooperative efforts of the airport proprietor, user groups, and the FAA. While we do not prohibit overflight of residential areas, cooperative efforts in the design of routes will often minimize such overflight. Question 5. Establishing guidelines on the maximum amount and mix of training/non-training flights (for both rotary and fixed- wing craft) that are allowed at Buchanan Field Airport. FAA response. Establishment of restrictions against legitimate users of the National Airspace System are not permitted if such restrictions unjustldiscriminate against any user, impede "Mbit "C" 2 the federal interest in safety and management of the air navigation system, or unreasonably interfere with interstate or foreign commerce. Restrictions may not be contrary to Grant Assurances required by the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as amended. Question 7 . Banning overflights of helicopters (and perhaps other aircraft) above all schools or take off using established FAA rules/patterns. FAA response. 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