Floyd Bennett Field Under Threat!

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New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act Threatens Floyd Bennett Field
February 07, 2012

The U.S. Congress is considering H.R. 2606 New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) issue permits to allow the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area (New Jersey-New York); and (2) enter into a lease agreement to allow the occupancy and use of an aircraft hanger building on Floyd Bennett Field (Brooklyn, New York) to house facilities associated with the operation of natural gas pipeline facilities. View the Bill Summary and Status.

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