82 FR 41088 - Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the Midfield Development Program at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), Columbus, Ohio

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 166 (August 29, 2017)

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the FAA has prepared and approved (June 22, 2017) a FONSI/ROD based on the Final EA for the CMH Midfield Development Project. The Final EA was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, FAA Orders 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures'' and 5050.4B, ``NEPA Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions''.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 29, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 41088]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18330]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) 
and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for 
the Midfield Development Program at John Glenn Columbus International 
Airport (CMH), Columbus, Ohio

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the 
FAA has prepared and approved (June 22, 2017) a FONSI/ROD based on the 
Final EA for the CMH Midfield Development Project. The Final EA was 
prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) of 1969, as amended, FAA Orders 1050.1F, ``Environmental 
Impacts: Policies and Procedures'' and 5050.4B, ``NEPA Implementing 
Instructions for Airport Actions''.

DATES:  This notice is applicable August 29, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ernest Gubry, Environmental 
Protection Specialist, DET-606, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Detroit Airport District Office, 11677 South Wayne Road, Suite 107, 
Romulus, MI 48174. Telephone number: 734-229-2905. Copies of the FONSI/
ROD and/or Final EA are available upon written request by contacting 
Mr. Ernest Gubry through the contact information above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Final EA evaluated the CMH Midfield 
Development Project. The purpose of the project is to provide 
sufficient parking capacity to meet current and forecast demand while 
maintaining an acceptable level of service; provide sufficient rental 
car capacity and facilities to meet current and forecast demand while 
maintaining an acceptable level of service; provide sufficient terminal 
capacity and improved level of service; increase the efficiency of the 
airfield and reduce airfield taxi time; maximize the use of airport 
land not needed for aeronautical development; and provide sufficient 
facilities for aircraft fueling to support current and forecast airport 
operations.
    The Final EA identified and evaluated all reasonable alternatives. 
Numerous alternatives were considered but did not meet the purpose and 
need.
    Based on the analysis in the Final EA, the FAA has determined that 
the proposed alternative will not result in significant impacts to 
resources identified in accordance with FAA Orders 1050.1F and 5050.4B. 
Therefore, an environmental impact statement will not be prepared.

    Issued in Detroit, Michigan on August 18, 2017.
John L. Mayfield Jr.,
Manager, Detroit Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 2017-18330 Filed 8-28-17; 8:45 am]
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