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Concerns with FAA's NPRM on Flight Time/Duty Time

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From: David VerSluis <davidversluis@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: Concerns with FAA's NPRM on Flight Time/Duty Time
To: Senator Debbie Stabenow <senator@stabenow.senate.gov>


November 29, 2010

Dear Senator Stabenow,

Thanks for your reply - I understand what you said.

We do NOT need another study on the effects of sleep, fatigue, and jet lag on flight crews.  This has been studied to death by our military and research institutions since before WWII.  

These cause/effect relationships are well-known and understood by the aviation industry, the medical profession, the mental health profession, as well as laypeople - although it would not surprise me if there were people in our Congress who did not understand them.

Before you waste another one of my tax dollars on this ridiculous delay tactic, you might want to seriously consider the mood of the American taxpayer.  I plan to post our exchange on Facebook, so rest assured that there will be many people who share my opinion on this matter.

Dave VerSluis
Casnovia, MI

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Senator Debbie Stabenow <senator@stabenow.senate.gov> wrote:

November 29, 2010

 

 

Dave VerSluis

2375 S Peters Rd

Casnovia, MI 49318

 

 

Dear Dave,

 

Thank you for contacting me about flight crew rest requirements. I understand your views.

 

As you may know, the Federal Aviation Administration recently proposed a rule to reduce the fatigue of flight crews. This rule was created after prolonged debate between the airline industry and safety experts. I encourage you to express your views to the Federal Aviation Administration by visiting http://www.regulations.gov.

 

In addition, the Senate is currently considering the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (S.1451), introduced by Senator John D. Rockefeller (D-West Virginia). This bill would create a study of the effects of fatigue, sleep, and jet lag on flight crews and would require the Federal Aviation Administration to take those findings into account when producing new rules on flight time and rest requirements. If this bill should come before me for a vote, I will keep your views in mind.

 

Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family.

 

Sincerely,

Debbie Stabenow

United States Senator


 

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
The United States Senate • Washington, DC 20510
stabenow.senate.gov