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ξ became operational on April 21, 2014

ξ Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp, Congressman Kevin Cramer and Governor Jack Dalrymple
ξ announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Grand Forks
ξ as one of six sites to test unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for integration into the National Airspace.
ξ The announcement comes after years of work by North Dakota's leaders to position Grand Forks as the premier northern UAS hub.

ξ The FAA Reauthorization bill passed by Congress in February 2012 includes an amendment introduced by Hoeven
ξ that directed the agency to establish the test sites and integrate UAS into the National Airspace System.
ξ Hoeven's amendment instructed the FAA Administrator to consider factors including geographical and climatic diversity,
ξ as well as the location of ground infrastructure, in selecting the test sites.

ξ Hoeven has worked, both as governor and now as U.S. Senator,
ξ with the state's UAS community to establish and maintain North Dakota's leadership in UAS technologies and
ξ to grow UAS operations in the Grand Forks region.
ξ In 2006, Hoeven and former Senator Byron Dorgan worked to seed the Center for UAS Research, Education and Training on the UND campus.
ξ Dorgan got the center designated as Department of Defense Center of Excellence for UAV Education.
ξ The same year, the North Dakota Centers of Excellence Program, initiated by then-Governor Hoeven,
ξ awarded the center $2.5 million, which it matched and leveraged to $15.8 million in federal and private-sector funding.

ξ "We've said all along that Grand Forks is an ideal location to test UAS integration,
ξ and now the FAA has agreed with us," Hoeven said.
ξ "This test site designation, combined with Grand Sky,
ξ the Grand Forks region's new aerospace technology and business complex on Grand Forks Air Force Base,
ξ is tremendously important and enables the entire region to advance the work it has been doing
ξ to become the premier northern hub for unmanned aerial systems.
ξ As a test site, Grand Forks will be integral in developing the future commercial use of UAS for our nation and the world."

ξ "The selection of Grand Forks as a UAS test site is an affirmation
ξ that the Grand Forks area is an ideal location for military installations,
ξ and unmanned aerial systems in particular," said Senator Heitkamp.
ξ "This designation is the result of collaboration between community leaders,
ξ the University of North Dakota, and local, state and federal officials.
ξ The test site will help grow the UAS industry throughout the nation and
ξ help make sure it can become a key part of North Dakota's economy.
ξ Grand Forks is very deserving of this program, and
ξ I look forward to continuing to support the community and program throughout its implementation."

ξ Since taking office, Heitkamp has relentlessly advocated for the selection of Grand Forks as a UAS test site.
ξ Heitkamp has held numerous meetings with top military and Administration officials,
ξ including FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, to urge them to select Grand Forks.
ξ Heitkamp, who co-founded the Defense Communities Caucus,
ξ also helped facilitate an Enhanced Use Lease between the Air Force and Grand Forks County,
ξ which will help grow the UAS industry in the area.

ξ "North Dakota's UAS Team did an outstanding job highlighting the superior assets of the Grand Forks area.
ξ In addition to the obvious advantages of uncongested air space,
ξ climate diversity and a culture of aviation,
ξ it is clear the unified voice of the many partners was a major factor in the FAA's decision," said Congressman Cramer.
ξ "State and local officials from North Dakota and Minnesota working with education,
ξ business and military leaders presented a unified front giving confidence to the decision makers."

ξ Cramer is directly involved with UAS development as a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee
ξ and the Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus.

ξ Gov. Dalrymple and Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley have led the state's efforts to establish a national UAS test site in North Dakota.
ξ The state has invested more than $14 million to establish a national UAS test site and
ξ to advance UAS research and development.
ξ In May, Dalrymple established the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authority and
ξ appointed Lt. Gov. Wrigley to lead the state's efforts to land a test site and to pursue other UAS opportunities.
ξ Following Dalrymple's recommendation, the 63rd Legislative Assembly also supported the state's pursuit of a national UAS test site
ξ by appropriating $5 million, with $4 million in operations funding contingent on North Dakota being selected one of six test sites.

ξ "The FAA's decision to locate one of only six national UAS test sites in North Dakota
ξ is good news for our state and for the entire nation," Dalrymple said.
ξ "We have worked very hard to make sure North Dakota is well positioned for this designation and
ξ to make sure that the FAA recognizes the many strengths
ξ that we offer in helping to safely integrate unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.
ξ With this test site designation, we have a great opportunity to become a national hub for UAS research and development,
ξ to expand our national leadership in aerospace sciences and to further diversify our state economy."

ξ The North Dakota leaders, along with the Grand Forks Base Realignment Impact Committee (BRIC),
ξ North Dakota Airspace Integration Team (AIT) and
ξ Grand Forks leaders have held meetings with the FAA regarding the site selection process to make the case for Grand Forks.

ξ In addition, Hoeven and Heitkamp worked to help Grand Forks County secure an Enhanced Use Lease (EUL)
ξ with the U.S. Air Force for the development of Grand Sky,
ξ a cutting-edge UAS technology and business park
ξ the county plans to build on approximately 217 acres at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB).
ξ Last year, Hoeven brought senior Northrop Grumman officials,
ξ including Tom Vice, Northrop Grumman's Corporate VP and President of Aerospace Systems,
ξ to Grand Forks to see firsthand the tremendous synergies
ξ that are developing between Grand Forks BRIC, UND, the UND Aerospace Foundation and Northland Aerospace Foundation.
ξ He also worked to get Northrop Grumman,
ξ one of the world's premier aerospace and defense technology companies, to commit to be the park's first tenant.
ξ Northrop Grumman makes the RQ-4 Global Hawk, which is operated by the Air Combat Command unit at GFAFB.

ξ "We envisioned collaborations here in practical and original ways
ξ to create a dynamic environment for the military, industry and education," Hoeven said.
ξ "Now all of those elements are coming together in a coordinated way to spur innovation,
ξ boost our economy and create jobs in the Grand Forks region."

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ξ funding and support from state
ξ Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) - Global Hawk is operated by the Air Combat Command unit at GFAFB

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