HR-2107 - "END GRIDLOCK AT OUR NATION'S
CRITICAL AIRPORT'S ACT OF 2001"

 

Recommendation:

That the City Council consider taking a position on subject federal legislation as it could significantly impact the City if approved. Authorize a letter to the Sub-committee Chair and Representative Jane Harman.

Background:

I have attached a letter from one of the attorneys working on the FAA issue for the City. Barbara Lichman is recommending the City Council take a position in opposition to HR-2107. This legislation would have the effect of removing all state and local control over the decisions to expand airports. The proposed language of HR-2107 is so broad that it would preempt all state and local laws, including clean air and clean water regulations. This would apply to LAX as drafted.