KAMALA D. HARRIS ‘COMMITTEE on oMELANo SECURITY United States Senate een October 9, 2019 Mark A. MeClardy, Director Office of Airports, Western-Pacific Region Federal Aviation Administration 7778. Aviation Blvd., Suite 150 El Segundo, CA 90245 Dear Mr McClardy: Tam writing to request that a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is conducted for the proposed Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center in San Bernardino. San Bernardino County is already overburdened by air pollution from trucks and planes and the addition of a new warehouse would increase the pollution burden on the community. Air pollution exacerbates lung diseases, asthma and diabetes, and contributes to premature deaths, particularly for children, the elderly, and those who work and play outside, The need for a more comprehensive analysis of this project, particularly because it impacts a SB 617 community, has been documented by comment letters to the FAA from both the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). In fact, CARB has indicated that the census tract containing the project is already in the top 5 percent for pollution burden in the state As I understand, the FAA is currently reviewing whether a full EIS is required on the project. A full EIS is needed to ensure that portions of our community that are already overburdened with pollution are not overlooked. While I understand the desire for expanded logistics operations in this area and the need for economic development and jobs in the community, itis vital that the environmental, community, and worker concerns surrounding this project be given serious consideration. A full EIS will give all stakeholders the ability to identify and address these serious concerns. ‘Thank you for your attention to this important environmental justice issue. Sincerely, KAMALA D. HARRIS United States Senator