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US lawmakers ask FAA to conduct review before allowing Amazon drone hub near Boston
The lawmakers want a site-specific environmental review before Amazon begins deliveries, citing noise, wildlife, and battery fire risks.
- On Wednesday, Massachusetts Democratic Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, with Representatives Jim McGovern and Lori Trahan, urged the Federal Aviation Administration and Amazon to conduct a site-specific environmental review for the proposed Westborough drone hub.
- Lawmakers argue the FAA's July decision allows nationwide environmental findings instead of site-specific assessments, failing to address Westborough-specific risks like noise pollution, wildlife impacts, and potential drone battery fires.
- Data reveals widespread local opposition: an independent survey of 1,200 responses found 92% opposed to the facility, while a separate voluntary survey reports more than 1,500 responses with 93% opposing the hub.
- Massachusetts has joined 14 other states and Harris County, Texas, in challenging the FAA's nationwide environmental finding in court; state legislators Hannah Kane and Kate Donaghue also formally asked Amazon to pause its plans.
- While Amazon aims to expand airborne shipping to nearly 500 U.S. cities, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a challenge to the town's classification of the drone operation next month.
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US lawmakers ask FAA to conduct review before allowing Amazon drone hub near Boston
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a new environmental review before allowing an Amazon Prime Air drone delivery hub to be located about 30 miles (48.28 km) west of Boston.
·London, United Kingdom
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Before Amazon drones take off in Westborough, lawmakers want more answers
Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and Reps. Jim McGovern and Lori Trahan want a review of potential noise, wildlife and environmental impacts, and battery fire risks before the FAA authorizes operations.
·Boston, United States
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