FSMIS (February 21, 2014): The Federated States of Micronesia
18th Congress passed an appropriation of $400,000 on January 30 "for the
purpose of improving airport terminal facilities in the States of Kosrae,
Chuuk, Pohnpei and Yap, and for other purposes".
The Congressional appropriation became FSM Public Law No.
18-42 on February 18 when Vice President Alik L. Alik signed the legislation on
behalf of President Manny Mori.
The appropriation is apportioned four-ways with Chuuk
State getting $125,000; Kosrae State $100,000; Yap State $100,000; and Pohnpei
State $75,000.
Except for Pohnpei State, the Governors from the others
States are the allottees for their State's share. The Pohnpei Port Authority is the
allottee for Pohnpei State's.
The signing message says, "This act as the title
suggests will improve the airport facilities in each State, which is a good
capital project. It will also improve the services offered at those facilities
for the convenience of the public".
The introducers of the legislation are Senator Wesley W.
Simina and Senator Yosiwo P. George.
For further
information, call FSM Information Office at 320-2548 or email fsmpio@mail.fm.
Why?...The appropriation is apportioned four-ways with Chuuk State getting $125,000; Kosrae State $100,000; Yap State $100,000; and Pohnpei State $75,000....Except for Pohnpei State, the Governors from the others States are the allottees for their State's share. The Pohnpei Port Authority is the allottee for Pohnpei State's......if Pohnpei State is hosting more people from other states, why is Pohnpei getting the smaller cut?
ReplyDeleteIt is also true that among the four airport terminals in the FSM, Pohnpei International Airport recently completed a massive expansion project that extended the run way and upgraded the terminal building. This maybe the rational behind giving less to Pohnpe at this time as the other airport infrastructures in the three State would require more to rise to the level PIA is currently at... This is just one simplest way of looking at the way the money is apportioned.
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