Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline
Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. FEMA’s Public Assistance program will cover eligible costs to remove the current waterline and replace it on the opposite side of the roadway. The total project cost is $1,340,800. The federal cost share is $1,005,600. Because Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program, FEMA reimburses applicants 75% of the eligible cost of
2024 SC Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year – District Honoree
The South Carolina Flight Standards District Office wishes to congratulate District Honoree William Leo Shank on being named the SC 2024 Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year. Well done, William. James L Cline, FPM (803) 451-2661 james.l.cline@faa.gov
2024 SC FAASTeam Representative of the Year – District Honoree
The South Carolina Flight Standards District Office wishes to congratulate Honoree Jay Emrie Seward on being named the 2024 SC FAASTeam Representative of the Year. Well done, Jay! James L. Cline, FPM (803) 451-2661 james.l.cline@faa.gov
Alaska Terminal District ODO terminated
The Alaska Terminal District has terminated opposite direction operations (ODO) at most Alaskan tower-controlled airports. The only exceptions to this guidance are emergencies, operational necessity, and medical evacuation flights (MEDEVAC). The affected airports are Bethel, King Salmon, Kenai, Lake Hood, Merrill Field, and Juneau Airports. This is an interim measure until all affected facilities can accomplish a thorough review and revise operating procedures as necessary. The new procedures will include VFR operations as they relate to opposite direction operations. We understand these procedures may have an economic impact to some of our users and we are committed to