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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND July 13, 2016 ‘Mr, Michael Huerta Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591-0004 Dear Mr. Huerta: We are writing regarding the unacceptable effects of the recent changes in flight patterns for planes arriving and departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (“DCA”). We appreciate your June 7, 2016 response to Congressman Van Hollen’s letter dated May 5, 2016 but unfortunately, your response neither acknowledges the devastating effect of the changes on our constituents’ quality of life, nor does it discuss any actions the FAA will take to rectify the problem. As you know, NextGen technology has concentrated flight paths over specific communities. The cumulative noise from the constant stream of aircraft flying overheard is intolerable. ‘The time between flights in residential zones is frequently fewer than three minutes with planes flying throughout the day from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, without pause, Residents living under these flight paths do not sleep well, they can’t hold conversations in a normal speaking voice, they can’t work from home, they can’t concentrate on homework, and they can’t open their windows. In short, they are being deprived of their right to quiet enjoyment of their property. This is simply not an acceptable or equitable situation. ‘We understand, as you mention, that the FAA is collaborating with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's Reagan National Community Noise Working Group. While the Working Group was established to identify practical solutions and recommendations regarding aircraft noise affecting residential areas, no action has yet been taken by the FAA to mitigate the impacts, Residents simply cannot wait any longer for changes to be made. We call upon the FAA to take immediate action. We urge a return to pre-NextGen flight patterns until a solution can be devised that does not ruin the lives of those who live below the current paths. Residents deserve immediate relief from the intolerable effects of NextGen. Isiah Leggett Member of Congress County Executive wow montgomenycountyend, ov

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