TagNEPA(46)
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2017-06-08
FAA calls for comment on proposed use of Runway 34
for use by turboprop planes The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to determine the environmental effects of a westerly heading for turboprop aircraft departing from Runway 34 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The heading would only be used when the airport is landing and departing -
2016-07-01Environmental Justice, before and after Executive Order 12898: What are agencies doing, how well are they doing it, and what else can be done?
This paper examines environmental justice requirements, best practices, and challenges facing federal agencies since Executive Order 12898. It explores the gap in EJ implementation after the order’s issuance, analyzes case studies from Porter Ranch and Flint, and proposes stopgap measures for consistent federal EJ compliance. -
2008-01-01Compilation of Airport Law Resources
A comprehensive legal research digest that compiles and indexes airport law resources for attorneys and administrators. It provides a bibliography of federal resources, statutory materials, regulations, case law, and secondary sources related to airport legal issues including topics like eminent domain, environmental concerns, leasing, contracting, security, and liability. -
1997-01-01Considering Cumulative Effects Under the National Environmental Policy Act
A handbook published by the Council on Environmental Quality providing guidance on analyzing cumulative effects under NEPA. The document covers scoping, describing affected environments, determining environmental consequences, and addressing cumulative impacts in environmental assessments. -
1997-01-01Considering Cumulative Effects Under NEPA (Executive Summary)
A handbook by the Council on Environmental Quality providing framework and methods for analyzing cumulative effects in environmental assessments and impact statements under NEPA. The document outlines principles, steps, and data sources for cumulative effects analysis but does not establish new legal requirements. -
Proposed Highline Communities Plan Area Zoning
A memo from King County Planning Division regarding the proposed Highline Area Zoning designed to implement the land use portion of the Highline Communities Plan adopted in 1977. The memo announces preparation of a supplemental draft Environmental Impact Statement and future transmission to County Council for adoption.