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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Philadelphia International Airport,
Capacity Enhancement Program,
Environmental Impact Statement,
Record of Decision
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) DOT.
ACTION: Notice of availability of record
of decision (ROD).
AGENCY:
The FAA has issued a ROD
for the Philadelphia International
Airport (PHL), Capacity Enhancement
Program (CEP), Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS). The City of
Philadelphia, the airport sponsor, owns
and operates PHL and had requested
FAA consider ways to accommodate
existing and forecasted aviation
demands. The purpose of the CEP is to
enhance airport capacity in order to
accommodate current and future
aviation demand in the Philadelphia
Metropolitan Area during all weather
conditions. This ROD sets forth FAA’s
final determination and environmental
approvals for the federal actions
necessary to implement the CEP at the
airport.
DATES: Effective upon publication in the
Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan L. McDonald, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation
Administration, Harrisburg Airports
District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Drive,
Suite 508, Harrisburg, PA 17011.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act, the FAA has
completed a Record of Decision for the
Environmental Impact Statement for the
Philadelphia International Airport
Capacity Enhancement Program. The
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ROD sets forth FAA’s final
determination and environmental
approvals for the federal actions
necessary to implement the CEP at PHL.
The ROD also identifies Alternative A
(the Project) as FAA’s selected
alternative for implementation. The
purpose of the CEP is to enhance airport
capacity in order to accommodate
current and future aviation demand in
the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
during all weather conditions. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
published a notice of availability of the
Final EIS in the Federal Register on
August 27, 2010 (75 FR 52736). The
Final EIS was prepared in compliance
with the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (NEPA), [42 U.S. C. 4321,
et seq.], the implementing regulations of
the Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ) [40 CFR parts 1500–1508], and
FAA directives [Order 1050.1E and
Order 505.4B]. The Final EIS presented
three alternatives; the No Action and
two on-airport construction alternatives
(Alternatives A and B), and identified
Alternative A the preferred alternative.
The FAA received comments on the
Final EIS and these comments, along
with FAA’s responses, are included in
Attachment A of the ROD.
The Project will have five runways
connected by a redesigned and more
efficient taxiway system than the NoAction Alternative. Runway 17–35 will
remain as a 6,500-foot crosswind
runway. Runway 8–26 will be extended
2,000 feet to the east, for a total length
of 7,000 feet. This runway will continue
to be unidirectional, serving westbound
arrivals and eastbound departures. The
Runway 8–26 eastern arrival threshold
will be raised by approximately 55 feet
in order to clear obstructions. Runway
8–26 will have an Engineered Materials
Arresting System (EMAS) constructed at
the east end of the runway. Runway 9L–
27R will remain at its current length
(9,500 feet) and location. It will support
westbound departures in west flow, and
eastbound arrivals in east flow. Runway
9R–27L will be extended to the east by
1,500 feet, to a total length of 12,000
feet. This runway will be renamed
Runway 9C–27C. It will function
primarily as an arrival runway during
west flow operations and a departure
runway during east flow. A new
runway, Runway 9R–27L, 1,600 feet
south of Runway 9C–27C will be
constructed. This runway will be 9,103
feet long by 150 feet wide and will serve
primarily as a departure runway in west
flow and an arrival runway in east flow.
Runway 9R–27L will have EMAS
installed on its west end to reduce
impacts to the Delaware River.
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Constructing this runway will affect the
Delaware River. The approach lighting
systems for proposed Runways 9R and
9L will be upgraded to meet CAT II/III
approach requirements. The new
approach light system for Runway 9R
will be in the Delaware River, extending
1,700 feet from the limit of fill, and will
be a pile-supported structure. The
existing approach lighting systems for
Runways 26 and 27C will be relocated
based on the proposed threshold
locations for each runway. All existing
navigational aids will be relocated as
necessary or new aids installed as
required to meet the approach criteria
for the particular runway end. The
Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR–9) and
the Precision Runway Monitor (PRM)
south of Runway 9R–27L will be
relocated as necessary.
The Project will upgrade and
reconfigure the existing terminal
complex in its existing location. It will
add a new commuter terminal east of
Runway 17–35. The total terminal
complex will consist of eight concourses
with 145 to 150 gates and approximately
3.6 million square feet. The existing
terminal circulation, recirculation, and
access will remain as it is now with
minor shifts in horizontal and vertical
alignments. An automated people mover
(APM) will be constructed to transport
passengers between terminals and
parking facilities. The existing SEPTA
rail line will continue to provide access
to the terminals from outside the
Airport and will interface directly with
the APM system. The Project will
enlarge the existing parking garages and
construct a new centralized ground
transportation center. The Project will
also relocate or expand many of the
other Airport facilities, including cargo,
general aviation (corporate),
maintenance, fuel, training facilities,
and deicing facilities. The FAA’s Air
Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) will also
be relocated. Service roadways and
facilities will be reconstructed as
needed.
In order to accommodate the Airport
reconfiguration, several off-airport
facilities and properties must be
acquired and, in some cases, relocated.
The UPS facility south of the Airport
will be relocated to a new site in
Tinicum. Hog Island Road will be
closed and the freight railroad serving
the USACE Fort Mifflin Dredge Disposal
Facility will be relocated. Part of the
Dredge Disposal Facility will be
relocated north. The Sunoco Hog Island
Wharf will be closed and its functions
replaced by extending the existing
Sunoco Fort Mifflin Pier to the west.
The Project will accommodate all
forecasted operations with annualized
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average delays of 5.2 minutes in 2025
and 8.4 minutes in 2030. The Project is
estimated to cost $5.2 billion and take
approximately 13 years to complete.
With mitigation, significant
environmental impacts can be avoided
or minimized.
The FAA is granting approval to
amend the airport layout plan (ALP)
with the conditions noted in Section 11
of the ROD, Conditions of Project
Approval, for the incorporation of all
the physical elements associated with
selected alternative in the ROD,
Alternative A, as summarized in Section
2 of the ROD and approval to proceed
with processing an application for
federal funding of those development
items qualifying for financial aid under
the Airports Improvement Program, [49
U.S.C. 47106] as well as applications to
impose and use Passenger Facility
Charges, [49 U.S.C. 40117].
A copy of the ROD can be found on
the FAA Web site at: https://
www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/
records_decision/. The ROD and
information on the Project is available
for electronic review and/or download
on the on the project Web site at: https://
www.phl-cep-eis.com. Hard copies of
the ROD can be obtained by contacting
FAA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan McDonald, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation
Administration, Harrisburg Airports
District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Drive,
Suite 508, Camp Hill, PA 17011,
Telephone (717) 730–2841.
Issued in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,
December 22, 2010.
Lori Pagnanelli,
Manager, Harrisburg Airports District Office.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December
28, 2010.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
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Petitioner: Honeywell.
Section of 14 CFR Affected: § 21.603.
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Honeywell requests relief from the
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Technical Standard Order C119b. This
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Philadelphia International Airport, Capacity Enhancement Program,
Environmental Impact Statement, Record of Decision
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.
ACTION: Notice of availability of record of decision (ROD).
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SUMMARY: The FAA has issued a ROD for the Philadelphia International
Airport (PHL), Capacity Enhancement Program (CEP), Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS). The City of Philadelphia, the airport sponsor, owns
and operates PHL and had requested FAA consider ways to accommodate
existing and forecasted aviation demands. The purpose of the CEP is to
enhance airport capacity in order to accommodate current and future
aviation demand in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area during all
weather conditions. This ROD sets forth FAA's final determination and
environmental approvals for the federal actions necessary to implement
the CEP at the airport.
DATES: Effective upon publication in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan L. McDonald, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Harrisburg
Airports District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Drive, Suite 508, Harrisburg,
PA 17011.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act, the FAA has completed a Record of Decision
for the Environmental Impact Statement for the Philadelphia
International Airport Capacity Enhancement Program. The ROD sets forth
FAA's final determination and environmental approvals for the federal
actions necessary to implement the CEP at PHL. The ROD also identifies
Alternative A (the Project) as FAA's selected alternative for
implementation. The purpose of the CEP is to enhance airport capacity
in order to accommodate current and future aviation demand in the
Philadelphia Metropolitan Area during all weather conditions. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice of
availability of the Final EIS in the Federal Register on August 27,
2010 (75 FR 52736). The Final EIS was prepared in compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), [42 U.S. C. 4321, et
seq.], the implementing regulations of the Council on Environmental
Quality (CEQ) [40 CFR parts 1500-1508], and FAA directives [Order
1050.1E and Order 505.4B]. The Final EIS presented three alternatives;
the No Action and two on-airport construction alternatives
(Alternatives A and B), and identified Alternative A the preferred
alternative. The FAA received comments on the Final EIS and these
comments, along with FAA's responses, are included in Attachment A of
the ROD.
The Project will have five runways connected by a redesigned and
more efficient taxiway system than the No-Action Alternative. Runway
17-35 will remain as a 6,500-foot crosswind runway. Runway 8-26 will be
extended 2,000 feet to the east, for a total length of 7,000 feet. This
runway will continue to be unidirectional, serving westbound arrivals
and eastbound departures. The Runway 8-26 eastern arrival threshold
will be raised by approximately 55 feet in order to clear obstructions.
Runway 8-26 will have an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS)
constructed at the east end of the runway. Runway 9L-27R will remain at
its current length (9,500 feet) and location. It will support westbound
departures in west flow, and eastbound arrivals in east flow. Runway
9R-27L will be extended to the east by 1,500 feet, to a total length of
12,000 feet. This runway will be renamed Runway 9C-27C. It will
function primarily as an arrival runway during west flow operations and
a departure runway during east flow. A new runway, Runway 9R-27L, 1,600
feet south of Runway 9C-27C will be constructed. This runway will be
9,103 feet long by 150 feet wide and will serve primarily as a
departure runway in west flow and an arrival runway in east flow.
Runway 9R-27L will have EMAS installed on its west end to reduce
impacts to the Delaware River. Constructing this runway will affect the
Delaware River. The approach lighting systems for proposed Runways 9R
and 9L will be upgraded to meet CAT II/III approach requirements. The
new approach light system for Runway 9R will be in the Delaware River,
extending 1,700 feet from the limit of fill, and will be a pile-
supported structure. The existing approach lighting systems for Runways
26 and 27C will be relocated based on the proposed threshold locations
for each runway. All existing navigational aids will be relocated as
necessary or new aids installed as required to meet the approach
criteria for the particular runway end. The Airport Surveillance Radar
(ASR-9) and the Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) south of Runway 9R-27L
will be relocated as necessary.
The Project will upgrade and reconfigure the existing terminal
complex in its existing location. It will add a new commuter terminal
east of Runway 17-35. The total terminal complex will consist of eight
concourses with 145 to 150 gates and approximately 3.6 million square
feet. The existing terminal circulation, recirculation, and access will
remain as it is now with minor shifts in horizontal and vertical
alignments. An automated people mover (APM) will be constructed to
transport passengers between terminals and parking facilities. The
existing SEPTA rail line will continue to provide access to the
terminals from outside the Airport and will interface directly with the
APM system. The Project will enlarge the existing parking garages and
construct a new centralized ground transportation center. The Project
will also relocate or expand many of the other Airport facilities,
including cargo, general aviation (corporate), maintenance, fuel,
training facilities, and deicing facilities. The FAA's Air Traffic
Control Tower (ATCT) will also be relocated. Service roadways and
facilities will be reconstructed as needed.
In order to accommodate the Airport reconfiguration, several off-
airport facilities and properties must be acquired and, in some cases,
relocated. The UPS facility south of the Airport will be relocated to a
new site in Tinicum. Hog Island Road will be closed and the freight
railroad serving the USACE Fort Mifflin Dredge Disposal Facility will
be relocated. Part of the Dredge Disposal Facility will be relocated
north. The Sunoco Hog Island Wharf will be closed and its functions
replaced by extending the existing Sunoco Fort Mifflin Pier to the
west.
The Project will accommodate all forecasted operations with
annualized
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average delays of 5.2 minutes in 2025 and 8.4 minutes in 2030. The
Project is estimated to cost $5.2 billion and take approximately 13
years to complete. With mitigation, significant environmental impacts
can be avoided or minimized.
The FAA is granting approval to amend the airport layout plan (ALP)
with the conditions noted in Section 11 of the ROD, Conditions of
Project Approval, for the incorporation of all the physical elements
associated with selected alternative in the ROD, Alternative A, as
summarized in Section 2 of the ROD and approval to proceed with
processing an application for federal funding of those development
items qualifying for financial aid under the Airports Improvement
Program, [49 U.S.C. 47106] as well as applications to impose and use
Passenger Facility Charges, [49 U.S.C. 40117].
A copy of the ROD can be found on the FAA Web site at: https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/records_decision/. The ROD and
information on the Project is available for electronic review and/or
download on the on the project Web site at: https://www.phl-cep-eis.com.
Hard copies of the ROD can be obtained by contacting FAA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan McDonald, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Harrisburg
Airports District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Drive, Suite 508, Camp Hill,
PA 17011, Telephone (717) 730-2841.
Issued in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, December 22, 2010.
Lori Pagnanelli,
Manager, Harrisburg Airports District Office.
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