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Aderholt Statement on Gadsden Rendering Plant Proposal No Vote

Statement

Date: Dec. 7, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation Food Processing and Sales

U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement upon learning that the Gadsden Airport Authority voted no on a proposal to construct a poultry rendering plant on property at the Northeast Alabama Airport.

"I commend the Gadsden Airport Authority for this vote. The people of Gadsden and Etowah County had made it clear they did not feel this was the right fit for this particular piece of property. Also, in the conversations that I facilitated between the Federal Aviation Administration and those for the project and those against, it was abundantly clear the FAA is not likely now, or in the future, to approve a proposal like this. There is just too much potential for dangerous impact on aviation.

"I look forward to helping in any way I can from the federal level to bring other types of development to the airport and also in helping Pilgrims find a more suitable location for their rendering plant.


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