[Mldxcc] Re: [NCCC] NAVASSA IS/DESECHO IS

[Richard Hill]

Those considering writing may also find information on the Oklahoma DXA site
useful.
http://okdxa.org/

I'd like to read the original application if anyone has run across it.

NU6T
Richard

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WX5S, Matt Thomas" <mmthoma at attglobal.net>
To: "Gary Stilwell" <gary at radioplace.com>
Cc: "MLDXCC" <mldxcc at contesting.com>; "NCCC" <nccc at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [NCCC] NAVASSA IS/DESECHO IS


> This appeal URL contains a very slight mistake that might
> trip up a few folks...
> > The APPEAL can be read at http://www.dxer.org.12557.pdf
> should be:
>   The APPEAL can be read at http://www.dxer.org/12557.pdf
> A "/" got transposed into a ".", but this URL works, but
> with the "/" it works.
> Interesting filing.
>
> 73, Matt WX5S
>
> Gary Stilwell wrote:
> >
> > I wrote a couple of weeks ago about an upcoming appeal for a landing
permit from the Fish & Wildlife Service to be rendered from their regional
office in Atlanta, GA.  The permits are for Navassa Island, KP1 and Desecho
Island, KP5.
> >
> > During the past 10 years, FWS has denied 16 applications for landing
permits, effectively BANNING Amateur Radio from these US islands.  Permits
have been denied on the grounds of safety issues in relation to Desecho and
environmetal issues with respect to Navassa.
> >
> > Applicants feel decisions by FWS have been capricious and arbitrary and
that facts indicate opposite conclusions.  This matter has now been referred
to Mr.S. Hamilton, Regional FWS Director in Atlanta, GA.    Applicants now
indicate the 30 day appeal clock for FWS review has  started.  They support
'periodic' use by amateur radio operators under acceptable guidelines as
developed by FWS.   We seem to have a good relationship in these matters out
in the Pacific Ocean.
> >
> > The APPEAL can be read at http://www.dxer.org.12557.pdf
> >
> > Applicants ask that if you live within Congressman Richard Pombo's
District, that you write asking him to request favorable review in Atlanta.
If not in the District, a request to California Senators asking they pursue
this thru a Senator on the Senate FWS OR a letter to your own Congressman
asking to pursue matter with Mr. Pombo.
> >
> > Do not think attachments can go thru our system here, so if you are
interested, please let me know and I can e mail attach these items to you:
> >
> > KI6T Notes
> > Letter from NA5U explaining matters
> > Sample letter
> > Congressman & Senators on FWS            Committees
> >
> > Gary Stilwell, KI6T
> >
> > In the past
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