[JYO] Nuclear power plant notam expected

Nuclear power plant notam expected


10/30/01 10:11:50 AM ET — AOPA has learned that FAA will issue a notam that 
will establish restricted airspace around some 80 nuclear power plants and 
other Department of Energy nuclear sites. The temporary flight restrictions 
(TFRs) will likely extend horizontally to 10-nautical-mile radius from each 
site, and vertically to 18,000 feet. This action  comes in the wake of an 
announcement from Attorney General John Ashcroft that there are "credible 
reports" of the possibility of another major terrorist attack within the 
week. "We believe this threat to be credible, and for that reason it should 
be taken seriously," said Ashcroft.

AOPA President Phil Boyer said, "To illustrate the severity of the threats, I 
spoke with FAA Administrator Jane Garvey and the Deputy Administrator this 
morning, What the national security agencies were considering initially were 
much more restrictive than these TFRs. Pilots must make every effort to get 
the latest notams and to avoid these sensitive areas."

AOPA will list the TFRs with information to help pilots plot their locations 
as soon as it is available.

"There is no question that this national security alert will delay the 
previously announced FAA action on the removal of enhanced Class B airspace 
and the relaxation of restrictions in the Washington, New York and Boston 
areas," Boyer added.

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