Establishment of Alternate Essential Air Service Pilot Program Pursuant to Vision 100

OST-04-18715

Issued July 22, 2004 | Served July 27, 2004

Notice | Word

We are implementing the Pilot Program by inviting communities to submit applications to use EAS funds in an alternative manner to address their transportation needs.  We will use an open and flexible format for applications because we recognize that each community's circumstances may be different, and they need latitude in identifying their own objectives and developing strategies for accomplishing them.  At the same time, general, vague, or unsupported applications will not be entertained.  The more highly defined the application, the more likely it will receive favorable consideration.

The communities that are eligible to apply for participation in the program are those that are being served by an air carrier that is receiving subsidy under the EAS program at the time of application.

By: Karan Bhatia