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from activity on the Lagoon, itself, to the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic <br />Byway According to Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch, the Lagoon <br />"stretches along 40% of Florida's east coast and yields an estimated $3.7 <br />billion annual economic impact for the state." <br />Bond sales- AAF was unable to secure funding through the private sale of <br />$1.75 billion bond issue and now seeks a second extension for that sale. <br />Very troubling. And, should they continue with the Railroad Rehabilitation <br />and Improvement Funds, All Aboard Florida MUST comply with the National <br />Environmental Protection Act (NEPA, the National Historic Preservation Act <br />(NHPA), and the Federal Department of Transportation Act (FDTA). <br />We urge the Federal Railroad Administration to be vigilant to the concerns of <br />the Chamber, the Indian River County Train Impact Coalition, Indian River <br />County government and the governments of the Cities of Sebastian and Vero <br />Beach. We also request that a Record of Decision and any further <br />considerations requested by All Aboard Florida be delayed until Indian River <br />County is presented with a 90% plan and the critical concerns and questions <br />raised have answers. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />AennydClerilo <br />President <br />cc: County Commissioners <br />Joe Baird, County Administrator <br />Jason Brown, Incoming County Administrator <br />Office of the Indian River County Attorney <br />City Councils Sebastian, Vero Beach <br />Ruth Stanbridge, Indian River County Historian <br />Chris Wilson, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation <br />Tim Parsons, Compliance, DHR <br />U.S. Dept. of the Army, Jacksonville District Corps of Engineers <br />Governor Rick Scott <br />Senator Bill Nelson <br />Senator Marco Rubio <br />Congressman Bill Posey <br />