Letter to Louis Uccellini, Director of the National Weather Service - Rep. Lauren Boebert Fights Bureaucracy to Support the San Luis Valley Radar System

Letter

Dear Director Uccellini:

I write to you today requesting the timely approval of the San Luis Valley Radar dedicated data
portal to enter the National Weather Service's system. The delay in integrating the San Luis
Valley Radar's data into the National Weather Service's forecasting and modeling programs
should not be occurring.

The San Luis Valley Radar's data, once approved, will improve the weather data for the entire
state of Colorado. It appears that this assistance and improvement is being delayed and held at
standstill on the federal level. I'm concerned and request an explanation. The NWS in Pueblo
would benefit greatly from the use of this improved data. Once approved, the people in my
district will have clearer weather forecasting that will benefit local economies and potentially
save lives.

Additionally, $1.8 million was raised in efforts to build this radar system. This project was
approved, built, is functioning, and for some reason has yet to be utilized. The bureaucratic red
tape this project is facing needs explanation. Efficient use of resources is a necessary component
of federal organizations, and non-utilization of the data means ignoring the system's contribution
to an important regional issue.

It is important the people of my district see the benefits of this program soon, following the swift
approval of this data coming to fruition. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

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