Through the FAA Airport Improvement Program Account, which will go to Richmond County, North Carolina.  The Richmond County Airport’s runway is due for a complete asphalt overlay.  The existing asphalt is approximately 15 years old and is deteriorating.  This airport is used by local industries to fly industry personnel in and out of Richmond County.  Local pilots who fly for recreation also use the airport.  This project has been engineered and is ready to be done.  Funds for this project will help local, state, and federal governments to reach FAA safety standards.