Notice of Additional Public Comment Period-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, 24385-24386 [2018-11202]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Summary Notice No. PE–2018–45]
Petition for Exemption; Summary of
Petition Received
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption
received.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice contains a
summary of a petition seeking relief
from specified requirements of Federal
Aviation Regulations. The purpose of
this notice is to improve the public’s
awareness of, and participation in, this
aspect of the FAA’s regulatory activities.
Neither publication of this notice nor
the inclusion or omission of information
in the summary is intended to affect the
legal status of the petition or its final
disposition.
Comments on this petition must
identify the petition docket number
involved and must be received on or
before June 14, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by docket number FAA–2018–0339
using any of the following methods:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Forseth, AIR–673, Federal
Aviation Administration, 2200 S. 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198–6547, email
mark.forseth@faa.gov, phone (206) 231–
3179; or Alphonso Pendergrass, ARM–
200, Office of Rulemaking, Federal
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This notice is published pursuant to
14 CFR 11.85.
Issued in Renton, Washington.
Victor Wicklund,
Manager, Transport Standards Branch.
Petition For Exemption
Docket No.: FAA–2018–0339.
Petitioner: Airbus SAS.
Section of 14 CFR Affected:
§ 25.807(g)(7).
Description of Relief Sought: Allow
more than the regulatory combined
maximum number of 70 passenger seats
for all Type III exits when the mid-cabin
door (Door 3) is de-rated to a Type III
exit.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Additional Public Comment
Period—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
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of additional 45-day
public comment period, and correction
of the previous email address for
submission of public and agency
comments for the Notice of Intent to
prepare an EIS at Charlotte Douglas
International Airport, Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County, NC.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This Notice provides an
additional 45-day public comment
period, and correction of the previous
incorrect email address for submission
of public and agency comments. The
previous email address, CLTEIS@faa.gov
was incorrect. All agency and public
comments should be submitted to the
correct email address, 9-ASO-CLTEIS@
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faa.gov. The FAA requests that all
submissions to the previous incorrect
email address be resubmitted to the new
address. This Notice also 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
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.
The FAA is the lead agency for the
preparation of the EIS. Cooperating
Agencies will be identified during the
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 additional 45 day public
comment period starts with the
publication of this Notice in the Federal
Register. Comments must be received by
July 9, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Comments, statements, or
questions concerning the EIS scope or
process should be mailed to: Mr.
Tommy L. Dupree, Assistant Manager,
FAA, Memphis Airports District Office,
2600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 2250,
Memphis, TN 38118. Comments can
also be sent by email to 9-ASO-CLTEIS@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
purpose of this notice is to inform
Federal, state and local government
agencies and the public of the
additional 45-day public comment
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period, correction of a previous
incorrect email address, and the FAA’s
intent to prepare an EIS. Information,
data, opinions and comments obtained
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.
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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 noisecompatible 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.
More information on the Proposed
Action and the NEPA process is
available on the project website at:
www.clteis.com.
Tommy L. Dupree,
Acting Manager, Memphis Airports District
Office, Southern Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of
Information Collection: Safety
Management Systems for Part 121
Certificate Holders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our
intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
approval to renew an information
collection. The collection involves
safety data and analysis by part 121
Certificate Holders required by
regulation to implement a Safety
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Management System (SMS). The
Certificate Holder will use the data it
collects to identify hazards and
instances of non-compliance with
requirements and standards. The safety
policy, outputs of safety risk
management and safety assurance
processes, and training and
communications records will be kept by
the Certificate Holder and used in its
SMS. The Certificate Holder will also
use the data, records, and
documentation to show compliance
with regulations. However, none of
these data, records, or documents will
be submitted to FAA.
DATES: Written comments should be
submitted by July 24, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA
at the following address: Barbara Hall,
Federal Aviation Administration, ASP–
110, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
Worth, TX 76177.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Hall by email at:
Barbara.L.Hall@faa.gov; phone: 940–
594–5913.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Comments Invited: You are
asked to comment on any aspect of this
information collection, including (a)
whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for FAA’s
performance; (b) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be
minimized without reducing the quality
of the collected information. The agency
will summarize and/or include your
comments in the request for OMB’s
clearance of this information collection.
OMB Control Number: 2120–0763.
Title: Safety Management Systems for
Part 121 Certificate Holders.
Form Numbers: None.
Type of Review: Renewal of an
information collection.
Background: Public Law required the
FAA to initiate rulemaking requiring all
part 121 air carriers to implement a
Safety Management System (SMS). On
March 9, 2018, all current part 121
Certificate Holders met the final
compliance date to have a Safety
Management System acceptable to the
Administrator. There are four
components to a Safety Management
System: Safety Policy, Safety Risk
Management, Safety Assurance, and
Safety Promotion. Collection and
analysis of safety data and concomitant
records is an essential part of a properly
functioning SMS. Safety Policy
establishes the foundation for the SMS.
Safety Risk Management determines and
identifies hazards in an aviation
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Additional Public Comment Period--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 additional 45-day public comment period, and
correction of the previous email address for submission of public and
agency comments for the Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS at Charlotte
Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC.
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SUMMARY: This Notice provides an additional 45-day public comment
period, and correction of the previous incorrect email address for
submission of public and agency comments. The previous email address,
[email protected] was incorrect. All agency and public comments should be
submitted to the correct email address, [email protected]">9-ASO-[email protected]. The FAA
requests that all submissions to the previous incorrect email address
be resubmitted to the new address. This Notice also 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 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.
The FAA is the lead agency for the preparation of the EIS.
Cooperating Agencies will be identified during the 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 additional 45
day public comment period starts with the publication of this Notice in
the Federal Register. Comments must be received by July 9, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Comments, statements, or questions concerning the EIS scope
or process should be mailed to: Mr. Tommy L. Dupree, Assistant Manager,
FAA, Memphis Airports District Office, 2600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite
2250, Memphis, TN 38118. Comments can also be sent by email to [email protected]">9-ASO-[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this notice is to inform
Federal, state and local government agencies and the public of the
additional 45-day public comment
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period, correction of a previous incorrect email address, and the FAA's
intent to prepare an EIS. Information, data, opinions and comments
obtained 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.
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.
More information on the Proposed Action and the NEPA process is
available on the project website at: www.clteis.com.
Tommy L. Dupree,
Acting Manager, Memphis Airports District Office, Southern Region.
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