What Happened
Environmental Concerns Spark Call for New Assessment Near Boston
A group of Democratic lawmakers has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a new environmental review before allowing an Amazon Prime Air drone delivery hub to be located near Boston. The lawmakers, including Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, cited concerns about noise pollution, health, and safety, as well as privacy issues. The FAA had previously issued a broad environmental review that allows qualifying drone operators to launch fleets without a site-specific analysis. This move was first reported by Reuters.