840.....your interpretation on the EU rules is incorrect, in fact the Irish public airportscome under less scrutiny from the DOT than the regionals, it is a questionable policy, but becuase they receive 'grant aid' from the Department the DOT effectively tell them how to run their business. Up until two years ago NOC was heavily subsidised. After they received their capex 20 odd million this has been cut back, but I can assure you Dept. look at regionals a lot more than the state airports!