83 FR 12639 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Proposed Capacity Enhancements and Other Improvements at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 56 (March 22, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 56 (March 22, 2018)
| Page Range | 12639-12640 | |
| FR Document | 2018-05583 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 56 (Thursday, March 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 12639-12640] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-05583] [[Page 12639]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Proposed Capacity Enhancements and Other Improvements at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS, open a public scoping comment period, and hold agency and public scoping meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This Notice provides information to Federal, state, and local agencies; Native American tribes; and other interested persons regarding the FAA's intent to prepare an EIS to evaluate the potential impacts of the City of Charlotte Aviation Department's (Department's) proposal to construct capacity enhancements and other improvements at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, NC. The Department has initially identified the following four main elements of the Proposed Action: (1) Fourth Parallel Runway 1-19 and End-Around Taxiways; (2) Concourse B and Ramp Expansion; (3) Concourse C and Ramp Expansion; and (4) Daily North Parking Deck. The EIS will evaluate the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental impacts that may result from the Proposed Action, including related activities and actions connected to the Proposed Action. To ensure that all significant issues related to the Proposed Action are identified, two (2) public scoping meetings and two (2) governmental agency scoping meetings will be held. The FAA is the lead agency for the preparation of the EIS. Cooperating Agencies will be identified during the agency scoping process. The FAA intends to use the preparation of this EIS to comply with other applicable environmental laws and regulations as identified through the environmental analysis. The FAA will provide more specific public notice of the environmental laws, regulations and executive orders being satisfied through the EIS as the environmental consequences of the proposed project and its alternatives are better understood. DATES: The FAA invites interested agencies, organizations, Native American tribes, and members of the public to submit comments or suggestions to assist in identifying significant environmental issues and in determining the appropriate scope of the EIS. The public scoping comment period starts with the publication of this Notice in the Federal Register. Comments must be received by May 7, 2018. ADDRESSES: Comments, statements, or questions concerning the EIS scope or process should be mailed to: Ms. Kristi Ashley, FAA Environmental Specialist, Memphis Airports District Office, 2600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 2250, Memphis, TN 38118. Comments can also be sent by email to [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this notice is to inform Federal, state and local government agencies and the public of the intent to prepare an EIS and to conduct public and agency scoping process. Information, data, opinions and comments obtained throughout the scoping process will be considered in preparing the draft EIS. The FAA will prepare the EIS in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 United States Code 4321 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations parts 1500-1508), FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, and FAA Order 5050.4B, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions. The EIS will evaluate the potential impacts of the Department's proposal to construct capacity enhancements and other improvements at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Department has initially identified the following four main elements of the Proposed Action: (1) Fourth Parallel Runway 1-19 and End-Around Taxiways; (2) Concourse B and Ramp Expansion; (3) Concourse C and Ramp Expansion; and (4) Daily North Parking Deck. The Fourth Parallel Runway I-19 and End-around Taxiways would entail construction of an approximately 12,000-foot runway located between existing Runway 18C-36C and Runway 18R-36L, along with associated taxiways (partial north End-Around Taxiway, full south End-Around Taxiway, parallel, high-speed exit and connector taxiways). Construction of the new runway along with terminal and ramp expansion projects would require the decommissioning of Runway 5-23 and relocation of West Boulevard. The Concourse B and Ramp Expansion would entail extending Concourse B to the west, creating 10-12 additional gates. The Concourse C and Ramp Expansion would entail extending Concourse C to the east, creating 10- 12 additional gates. The Daily North Parking Deck would entail construction of a parking deck north of passenger terminal parking facilities. Within the EIS, the FAA proposes to consider a range of reasonable alternatives that could potentially meet the purpose and need for the project being proposed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The EIS will include the evaluation of a No Action Alternative and other reasonable alternatives that may be identified, such as use of other airports or other modes of transportation, during the NEPA process, including scoping. The potential environmental impacts of all proposed construction and operational activities will be analyzed in the EIS. The EIS will evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with air quality; biological resources (including fish, wildlife, and plants); climate; properties protected under 49 U.S.C. 303(c), known as ``Section 4(f)'' of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (including publicly owned parks, recreational areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and public and private historic sites); farmlands; ground transportation; hazardous materials, solid waste, and pollution prevention; historical, architectural, archeological, and cultural resources; land use; natural resources and energy supply; noise and noise-compatible land use; socioeconomics, environmental justice, and children's health and safety risks; visual effects; water resources (including wetlands, floodplains, surface waters, groundwater, and Wild and Scenic rivers). This analysis will include an evaluation of potential direct and indirect impacts, and will account for cumulative impacts from other relevant activities in the vicinity of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Public and agency scoping meetings will be conducted to identify any significant issues associated with the Proposed Action. Two governmental agency scoping meetings for Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies which have jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any potential environmental impacts associated with the Proposed Action will be held in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC. Two public scoping meetings for the general public will be held to solicit input on potential issues that may need to be considered in the EIS. The first [[Page 12640]] public scoping meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Embassy Suites located at 4800 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217. The second public scoping meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the West Mecklenburg High School Cafeteria, located at 7400 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214. For both meetings, the format will include an open-house workshop followed by a public comment period. During the public comment period, members of the public may provide up to a 3-minute statement. Oral comments will be transcribed by a stenographer. All comments received during the 45-day scoping comment period be considered in the preparation of the EIS, regardless of whether the comment is provided orally or in writing. More information on the Proposed Action and the NEPA process is available on the project website at: www.clteis.com. Issued in Memphis, TN, on March 12, 2018. Phillip J. Braden, Manager, Memphis Airports District Office, Southern Region. [FR Doc. 2018-05583 Filed 3-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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public scoping meeting will be held at Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is hereby decision to exempt 46 individuals from
the Embassy Suites located at 4800 S. given for a meeting of the One Hundred the hearing requirement in the Federal
Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217. The and First RTCA 159 Plenary. The Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
second public scoping meeting will be agenda will include the following: (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial
held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 1. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: DFO, motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate
2018 at the West Mecklenburg High RTCA AND CO-CHAIRS commerce. The exemptions enable these
School Cafeteria, located at 7400 2. APPROVAL OF SUMMARIES OF hard of hearing and deaf individuals to
Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214. PREVIOUS MEETING: ONE operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
For both meetings, the format will HUNDREDTH MEETING HELD DATES: The exemptions were applicable
include an open-house workshop MARCH 16, 2018 (RTCA PAPER on February 19, 2018. The exemptions
followed by a public comment period. NO. 075–18/SC159–1071) expire on February 19, 2020.
During the public comment period, 3. REVIEW OF GNSS L1/L5 ANTENNA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
members of the public may provide up MOPS FINAL REVIEW AND Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
to a 3-minute statement. Oral comments COMMENT (FRAC) ACTIVITIES Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
will be transcribed by a stenographer. 4. DECISION TO APPROVE RELEASE fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
All comments received during the 45- OF GNSS L1/L5 ANTENNA MOPS Department of Transportation, 1200
day scoping comment period be FOR PRESENTATION TO New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
considered in the preparation of the EIS, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
regardless of whether the comment is COMMITTEE FOR PUBLICATION hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
provided orally or in writing. 5. GPS/INTERFERENCE (WG–6): Monday through Friday, except Federal
More information on the Proposed UPDATE REGARDING TAKING holidays. If you have questions
Action and the NEPA process is DRAFT DO–292 REVISION INTO regarding viewing or submitting
available on the project website at: FINAL REVIEW AND COMMENT material to the docket, contact Docket
www.clteis.com. (FRAC) Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
Issued in Memphis, TN, on March 12, 6. DISCUSSION OF TERMS OF SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2018. REFERENCE UPDATES
Phillip J. Braden, 7. ACTION ITEM REVIEW I. Electronic Access
Manager, Memphis Airports District Office, 8. ASSIGNMENT/REVIEW OF FUTURE You may see all the comments online
Southern Region. WORK through the Federal Document
[FR Doc. 2018–05583 Filed 3–21–18; 8:45 am] 9. OTHER BUSINESS Management System (FDMS) at: http://
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 10. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT www.regulations.gov.
MEETING Docket: For access to the docket to
11. ADJOURN read background documents or
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public but limited to space availability. www.regulations.gov and/or Room
Federal Aviation Administration With the approval of the chairman, W12–140 on the ground level of the
members of the public may present oral West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
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statements at the meeting. Persons SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
Plenary
wishing to present statements or obtain 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information should contact the person except Federal holidays.
Administration (FAA), U.S. Department listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
of Transportation (DOT). CONTACT section. Members of the public U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
ACTION: One Hundred and First RTCA may present a written statement to the from the public to better inform its
159 Plenary. committee at any time. rulemaking process. DOT posts these
Issued in Washington, DC on March 19, comments, without edit, including any
SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice 2018. personal information the commenter
to advise the public of a meeting of One Michelle Swearingen, provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
Hundred and First RTCA 159 Plenary. as described in the system of records
Systems and Equipment Standards Branch,
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03, 2018 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT. AIR–600, Federal Aviation Administration. be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: [FR Doc. 2018–05808 Filed 3–21–18; 8:45 am]
privacy.
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(access code): 639 753 422, Meeting DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION published a notice announcing receipt
password: Sc-159_101!. of applications from 46 individuals
Federal Motor Carrier Safety requesting an exemption from the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Administration hearing requirement in 49 CFR
Karan Hofmann at khofmann@rtca.org 391.41(b)(11) to operate a CMV in
or 202–330–0680, or The RTCA [Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0057] interstate commerce and requested
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
Secretariat, 1150 18th Street NW, Suite comments from the public (83 FR 2314).
910, Washington, DC 20036, or by Qualification of Drivers; Exemption The public comment period ended on
telephone at (202) 833–9339, fax at (202) Applications; Hearing February 15, 2018, and no comments
833–9434, or website at http:// were received.
www.rtca.org. AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant of these applicants and determined that
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal granting exemptions to these
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| Action | Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS, open a public scoping comment period, and hold agency and public scoping meetings. | |
| Dates | The FAA invites interested agencies, organizations, Native American tribes, and members of the public to submit comments or suggestions to assist in identifying significant environmental issues and in determining the appropriate scope of the EIS. The public scoping comment period starts with the publication of this Notice in the Federal Register. Comments must be received by May 7, 2018. | |
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