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Resident urges aviation decarbonization; commission discusses UL100 fuel event but cites certification, tax and timing issues
Summary
A resident urged action on sustainable aviation fuel and electrifying ground equipment; staff said a planned UL100 distribution event could not meet FAA/state certification, segregation and tax requirements on short notice but may be possible in the fall with ~3 months' lead time.
Robert Owen, who identified himself as living at 1311 Middleton Street, urged the Middleton Airport Commission to pursue measures that could lower greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and airport operations, including encouraging FAA investigation of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) produced from winter oilseeds, electrifying ground equipment like snowblowers and mowers, exploring biodiesel for snowplows, and adding charging infrastructure for electric aircraft visitors.
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