SAMP Primer 2021-08-25 StART Briefing

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• Scoping for the Environmental Review occurred in 2018 • Currently working with the FAA to finish draft Environmental Assessment (EA) within NEPA. • Goal is third quarter publication of draft EA and public comment period • Standard public comment period is 30 days; we have received requests for a sixty-day comment period and have passed that along to the FAA • Once the schedule is confirmed with FAA, we will provide as close to a 30- day notice prior to beginning the public comment period Environmental Review Schedule cont. • Port Commission will be briefed in public session at the beginning of the public comment period and our outreach and engagement will follow • Presentations will be offered to stakeholders, including each of the Airport cities, and there will be three (virtual) public hearings • Public hearings will be offered on a mix of days and times, but with identical materials • Once the public comment period begins, comments can be made electronically (by email or directly on the website), in writing by mail, or verbally during one of the public hearings Project Planning Process ü Long-range plan (e.g. SAMP) – Campus wide, comprehensive planning – Facility requirements for airport activity in 5-year increments to 20-years – Alternatives analysis for major plan elements – Narrowing alternatives down to Preferred Alternative(s) – 20-year facilities development plan • Balance capacity in all key functional areas to fixed capacity of 3-runway airfield • Phasing plan to maintain adequate level of service and…

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