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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport a total of $100,000 to conduct a wildlife hazard assessment.

“I am pleased to announce this grant which will enable Ithaca Tompkins Regional to identify potential safety issues related to wildlife at the airport,” said Arcuri, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee which is responsible for authorizing funds through the FAA. “These funds will help the airport to continue serving as a point of growth and development in the region. I am glad to see federal funds coming back to the area to improve transportation infrastructure.”

The FAA awarded the airport funding to identify the wildlife species in the vicinity of the airport and assess their numbers, locations, local movements and daily and seasonal activities that could potentially interfere with airport operations.

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