Practices in Preserving and Developing Public-Use Seaplane Bases (2015) / Chapter Skim
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36 CHAPTER FIVE PRESERVING SEAPLANE BASES Preserving SPBs refers to the efforts to manage the pressures and challenges that could reduce the opportunities for seaplane operation across the country. This chapter looks at how SPBs can present information to demonstrate their value through marketing, advertising, economic studies, planning, community education, and other outreach efforts.
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37 • Number of operations (5) • Time of use data (1)
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38 For one-third of the surveyed SPBs, no inspections are known to occur {Q26}. For another one-third, inspections are performed by SPB personnel, though the frequency was not cited.
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39 A study published by Transport Canada identified 1,432 seaplane accidents in Canada between 1976 and 1990 (A Safety Study of Piloting Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge in Seaplane Operations 2013)
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40 One additional example of comprehensive planning is the 2001 Regional Airport System Plan developed by the Puget Sound Regional Council (Washington) , which includes four seaplane bases.
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41 elimination system permit, stormwater pollution prevention plan, and/or a spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan. The requirements usually stem from the airport being affiliated with a larger airport or a harbor facility.
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42 SPB activity are evident in newspaper articles and in the number of waterways that are closed or restricted to seaplane activity throughout the United States (Water Landing Directory 2011)
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