What Will Be Studied?
The EIS will evaluate alternatives and potential environmental effects, including:
Aviation Emissions and Air Quality
Emissions from aircraft, ground vehicles, and construction.
US Department of Transportation (DOT) Act Section 4(f) and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act Section
6(f) Lands
Parks, recreation areas, and other protected public lands.
Biological Resources
Wildlife, habitat, and
protected species.
Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, and Pollution Prevention
How noise levels over homes, schools, and parks would change.
Land Use
Compatibility of existing and planned land uses.
Natural Resources and
Energy Supply
Materials and energy the project would consume.
Historical, Architectural, Archeological, and
Cultural Resources
Historic structures, archaeological sites, and tribal resources.
Noise and Noise Compatible
Land Use
How noise levels over homes, schools, and parks would change.
Socioeconomics and Children’s Health and Safety Risks
Neighborhood effects and schools.
Visual Effects
Lighting and views from surrounding areas.
Water Resources
Wetlands, floodplains, groundwater, and surface water.
Resources not Present: Coastal Resources | Farmlands | Wild and Scenic Rivers