Notice of Approval of the Record of Decision for Proposed Development at the Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, MN, 34065 [E8-13521]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Notices Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0123. Date Filed: March 28, 2008. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association. Subject: Mail Vote 560—Flex Fares Package. TC23/123 Europe-Japan. Korea Special Passenger Amending. Resolutions Between Europe and Korea (Rep. of), Korea (Dem. Rep. of), (Memo 0169). Intended effective date: 1 June 2008. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E8–13447 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] The FAA is announcing approval of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Section 303c Evaluation for proposed development at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM), Eden Prairie, Minnesota. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Glen Orcutt, FAA, Airports District Office, 6020 28th Avenue South, Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 55450, telephone (612) 713–4354; fax: (612) 713–4364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ROD approves the proposed development at Flying Cloud Airport including: extension of the main runway to 5,000 feet and the other parallel runway to 3,900 feet; the construction of a new building area; land acquisition; service roads around the east and west ends of the parallel runways; hangar removal; Federal actions regarding installation of navigational aides, airspace use, and approach and departure procedures associated with the proposed development; and noise mitigation requirements included in the Final Agreement and MOU between the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the City of Eden Prairie. The ROD indicates the project is consistent with existing environmental policies and objectives as set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and will not significantly affect the quality of the environment. In reaching this decision, the FAA has given careful consideration to: (a) The role of FCM in the national air transportation system, (b) aviation safety, (c) preferences of the airport owner, (d) anticipated environmental impact, and (e) the decisions of the Minnesota State Legislature. Discussions of these factors are documented in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Section 303c Evaluation, for the project. The notice of availability of the FEIS appeared in the Federal Register on June 18, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 117, Pages 34161–34162), and the comment period ran through September BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending March 28, 2008 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0124. Date Filed: March 28, 2008. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: April 18, 2008. Description: Application of TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. d/b/a Jetairfly requesting an expedited exemption, and a foreign air carrier permit, authorizing foreign scheduled and charter air transportation of persons, property and mail to the full extent permitted under the United States-European Air Transport Agreement; and to engage in such other air transportation as the Department may authorize pursuant to the prior approval of Part 212. [FR Doc. E8–13448 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Approval of the Record of Decision for Proposed Development at the Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, MN Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of approval of the Record of Decision (ROD). AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34065 17, 2004. The FAA’s determinations on the project are outlined in the ROD, which was approved on May 15, 2008. Issued in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2008. Robert A. Huber, Manager, Minneapolis Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes Region. [FR Doc. E8–13521 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [4910–22] Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Currituck and Dare Counties, North Carolina Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent (NOI). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed project in Currituck and Dare Counties, North Carolina. Mr. George Hoops, P.E., Major Projects Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, 310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601–1418, Telephone: (919) 747– 7022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pursuant to Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 771, Environmental Impact and Related Procedures, the FHWA, in cooperation with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will prepare an EIS addressing proposed improvements in the Currituck Sound area. The proposed study area includes U.S. 158 from NC 168 to NC 12 (including the Wright Memorial Bridge) and NC 12 north of its intersection with U.S. 158 to its terminus in Currituck County. The proposed action is included in NCDOT’s 2007–2013 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), as well as NCDOT’s Draft 2009– 2015 STIP, and the Thoroughfare Plan for Currituck County. On July 6, 1995, FHWA published a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a Mid-Currituck Sound Bridge project in Currituck County, North Carolina. The Mid-Currituck Sound Bridge project involved a proposal to build a bridge and approach roadways connecting U.S. 158 on the mainland to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 116 (Monday, June 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 34065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13521]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Approval of the Record of Decision for Proposed 
Development at the Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of approval of the Record of Decision (ROD).

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SUMMARY: The FAA is announcing approval of the Record of Decision on 
the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Section 303c Evaluation 
for proposed development at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM), Eden 
Prairie, Minnesota.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Glen Orcutt, FAA, Airports 
District Office, 6020 28th Avenue South, Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 
55450, telephone (612) 713-4354; fax: (612) 713-4364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ROD approves the proposed development at 
Flying Cloud Airport including: extension of the main runway to 5,000 
feet and the other parallel runway to 3,900 feet; the construction of a 
new building area; land acquisition; service roads around the east and 
west ends of the parallel runways; hangar removal; Federal actions 
regarding installation of navigational aides, airspace use, and 
approach and departure procedures associated with the proposed 
development; and noise mitigation requirements included in the Final 
Agreement and MOU between the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the 
City of Eden Prairie.
    The ROD indicates the project is consistent with existing 
environmental policies and objectives as set forth in the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and will not 
significantly affect the quality of the environment.
    In reaching this decision, the FAA has given careful consideration 
to: (a) The role of FCM in the national air transportation system, (b) 
aviation safety, (c) preferences of the airport owner, (d) anticipated 
environmental impact, and (e) the decisions of the Minnesota State 
Legislature.
    Discussions of these factors are documented in the Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement, the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement (FEIS) and Section 303c Evaluation, for the project. The 
notice of availability of the FEIS appeared in the Federal Register on 
June 18, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 117, Pages 34161-34162), and the 
comment period ran through September 17, 2004. The FAA's determinations 
on the project are outlined in the ROD, which was approved on May 15, 
2008.

    Issued in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2008.
Robert A. Huber,
Manager, Minneapolis Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. E8-13521 Filed 6-13-08; 8:45 am]
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