Replacement Airport: Studies in Progress
Environmental Impact Statement
The primary purpose of an EIS is to ensure that Federal government programs and actions meet the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 goals and policies. This EIS is conducted by the FAA as the Federal lead agency responsible for ensuring that airport development projects, such as those proposed by the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority (FMAA), are in compliance with environmental regulations. |
Suspension of the EIS The FAA announced the suspension of the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority on August 22, 2011. Based on the results of on-going analyses the FAA has decided to suspend any further work on the DEIS. Please refer to the Letter of Suspension and Q&A documents below for more information. FAA Letter of Suspension
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Links to Important FAA Studies on the EIS Website:
- Aviation Activity Forecast
- Economic Analysis of Air Passenger Market
- Notice of Intent - FAA
- Notice of Intent - BLM
- Purpose and Need/Alternatives Working Paper
- FAQs for a Replacement Airport
- Collection and Analysis of Wind, Visibility, and Cloud Data Final Report
- Site 10A Engineer's Report, Site Plan and Appraisal
- Site 12 Engineer's Report, Site Plan and Appraisal
- Site 10A Airport Layout Plan
- Site 12 Airport Layout Plan
- Area Vicinity Land Use Plans
- Re-Use Plans for the Existing Airport Site
- Alternative Airport Sites