The following letter of objection was sent to the FAA
August 6, 2002

6 August 2003

Docket Management System
United States Department of Transportation
Room Plaza 401
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590-0001

RE: FAA Docket No. FAA-2003-15495

To whom it may concern,

As an organization representing more than 5000 residents who will be negatively impacted by FAA Docket No. FAA-2003-15495, Witham Airport Action Majority (WAAM), objects in the strongest possible manner to the proposed removal of current weight restrictions (even on a limited basis) at the Martin County Airport, which would then allow for an increase in aircraft landing-weight limits. 

Our airport has already seen a phenomenal growth in jet traffic over the last few years to the detriment of the quality of life in our community. FAA Docket No. FAA-2003-15495 will, without question, cause an even more negative impact on our citizens.

With the additional problem of accelerated deterioration of runways designed for lower aircraft weights, this proposal is cause for great alarm to residents in the communities surrounding the Martin County Airport. We most urgently recommend that this proposal be withdrawn.

Sincerely yours,

/s/

Lynne Pine, President,
Witham Airport Action Majority

CC:
Martin County Board of County Commissioners
State Rep. Gayle Harrell
State Rep. Joe Negron
State Sen. Ken Pruitt
U.S. Rep. Mark Foley
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson
U.S. Sen. Bob Graham