[Psml] Public comment sought on fate of LORAN-C

[hleahy142 at adelphia.net]

>From From the Grand Haven Tribune http://www.grandhaventribune.com/paid/38862080041807.bsp :

"... the U.S. Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public input on the fate of the Long Range Navigation System, otherwise known as LORAN-C."

"The land-based navigation system, operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, may be scheduled for decommissioning later this year. At question is whether the system should be decommissioned, maintained "as is," or upgraded to an enhanced LORAN system (eLORAN), which could be used either as a backup to the global position satellite system or a complimentary system to GPS."

The public is invited to submit their thoughts and comments, which must be received by Feb. 7. To learn how to submit those comments, visit the Coast Guard Web site: www.navcen.uscg.gov/eLORAN/E6-22421.pdf or call the Coast Guard information line: (800) 368-5647." 

Hal Leahy