II. LOCAL INFORMATION 



This section addresses both the available research support and the living 

 accommodations. Please note that much of the information has b^en obtained 

 from the local telephone directory, the Dare County Tourist Bureau, and the 

 Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, and that CERC does not endorse any of the 

 businesses listed. 



1. Research Support . 



The FRF staff of 10 includes the Chief, 3 scientists, 4 technicians, a 

 computer operator, and a secretary. Requests for personnel assistance should 

 be directed to the FRF Chief. The use of FRF personnel will require 

 reimbursement of salaries and overhead. 



a. Hours of Operation . Normal hours of operation of the FRF are from 

 0700 to 1700 weekdays. Special arrangements can be made for extended hours 

 (including round the clock) and for weekends. 



b. Laboratory Space . A 50- by 10-foot (15 by 3 meters) trailer with 

 electricity, heat, and air-conditioning (no water) is available to visiting 

 scientists. An effort will also be made to accommodate sensitive instruments 

 and recording or computing equipment inside the laboratory. Nearby rental 

 cottages may provide adequate temporary space. Free laboratory space is 

 available at the North Carolina Marine Resources Center in Ifenteo, North 

 Carolina (see Fig. 8), located 54 kilometers (34 miles) from the FRF. For 

 further information contact: 



Director 



North Carolina Jlarine Resources Center 



Manteo, NC 27954 



(919) 473-3493 



c. Airports and Plane Rentals . The nearest major airport is in Norfolk, 

 Virginia, approximately 113 kilometers (70 miles) from the facility. Manteo 

 Airport, the nearest local airport, has commuting service to Norfolk (Fig. 8). 

 Facilities include aviation gas, keyed lighting for night flights, and ADF 

 approach (refer to Charlotte Sectional). Aircraft can also land at First 

 Flight Air Strip located in Kill Devil Hills just 23 kilometers (14.5 miles) 

 south of the FRF (Fig. 8). Ground time is limited to 24 hours and the only 

 accommodation is a telephone booth. With prior approval from the FRF, heli- 

 copters may land at the pier site. Local charter air service is available 

 from: 



(1) First Flight Air Service, Inc. 

 Manteo Airport 



Manteo, NC 27954 

 (919) 473-3000 



(2) Kitty Hawk Aero Tours 

 Nags Head, NC 27954 

 (919) 441-6247 



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