Which as my colleagues have said, right now its difficult for industry to have access to air space for the purposes of research and development. We believe the test sites offer them the perfect opportunity to meet those Research Needs here in the u. S. And thats why were working with the test sites to expand the ability for them to attract that kind of research. Again, if faa Research Needs can be met at the test sites, we will certainly look to Fund Projects at those test sites as well. So when you say youre working with the test sites to expand that opportunity can you tell me a little bit more about that . Again, were trying to keep them well informed about what they are able to do under the agreements that they have with the faa we now have individuals actually from the test center who will be traveling to each of the test sites to work with them more closely on what it is that we might be looking for to be able to get Research Data through the test sites. And then the designees we
As required, we set out to have one test site operational within six months of election. We surpassed that goal within four months and three more sites operational within six months of their selections. Now all six uas sites are fully operational and have established their research agendas. The data and information from the test sites will help answer key questions about how Unmanned Aircraft Systems Interface in the air space as well as with air Traffic Control. The Faa Technical Center in Atlantic City is playing a key role in Data Collection and analysis and will continue to make significant contributions to uas integration to identify the data that will be most useful to the faa. We are moving forward through rule making. As md byantehe act, the rule making to permit civil operation of small uas in the air space. We all agree that project is taking too long. But im pleased to say we believe we have a balanced proposal thats currently under executive review. In the meantime and cons
The use of genetically modified organisms on farms and in food products. In august a federal Aviation Administration missed a deadline for writing rules for drones to prevent interference with regular air traffic. This week an faa official testified at a house hearing that the missed deadline means e comprehensive rules wont be made until 2017 at the earliest. This hearing of the subcommittee on aviation is two hours. Good morning, the committee will come to order. Would like to ask unanimous consent that members not on the committee in addition to members not on the subcommittee be permitted to sit with the subcommittee at todays hearing. Theres a great deal of interest and offer testimony and asked questions. Without objection, so ordered. Would like to thank all of you for being here. The United States has been the Global Leader in aviation. Were all very proud of that. The American Leadership in manufacturing, air transportation, Flight Safety and technological innovation is tremen
Before their day gets off to good start. Good day everybody, it is wednesday, august 27, 2014. Have you met this man, chris murphy . I have almost forgotten. I felt so bad calling in sick. I had gum surgery, last week, i felt so badly calling in sick. Oh, my gosh, right in here. I can see. Percoset . Good morning. Welcome back. And do you talk for a living, so gum surgery, i cant imagine that will be too comfortable. Do you have great start this morning, all around, but, you know what, the weather still not too bad. As we take a peak outside the ultimate doppler radar, it is clear. We had very warm afternoon yesterday. If you like the summer heat, humid it, we have it again today. Only issue air quality alert mainly for philadelphia, bucks, montgomery, delaware, due to the higher humidity. So if youre an allergy sufferer, you might notice different with the higher pollutants in the air. Okay, yesterday we hit 09 degrees, only the second time this month, we should do that again today. T
Dresser drawer leaned over ready to fall on top her and there was cold air coming in, there was a gaping hole right into the wall. Had to get that cold air to stop so i picked her up, put her into my bedroom which is the next room over so there was warmth in there. Reporter her son says she was frail, only 58 pounds. Firefighters moved her bed into the warmer living room. Her son thinks those moves may have hasten heard passing. We moved her twice. It was too much for her. Reporter the bucks countytor said that the d. A. s office is in consultation with the coroner. Well, her family says miss russo had lived a long active life though she had recently become ill. December. Is her birthday. She turned 93 today. John rawlins channel6 action news. A School Bus Driver went to the hospital this afternoon after crashing into a pole. Happened on the roosevelt boulevard extension in Tioga Nicetown just before 1 30. The driver said wires from the bus caused him to lose control and hit the pole n