Thursday, April 19, 2007

Dole says OLF site is "not feasible"

Sen. Elizabeth Dole says the Navy's proposed outlying landing field (OLF) in Washington County is "simply not feasible" and says the Navy "must withdraw" its recommendation of a site near the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
Dole also said the Navy should look for an alternative site that does not harm the environment and where residents "are more receptive" to the facility and its prospect for long-term development.
She also says the Navy should look at "state-owned land." I take it that's a sign that the state is working on a specific proposal and has talked to the Navy about it, but I'm not hearing any specifics.
Here's a link to Dole's letter today.

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