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From page 81... ... D-1 A P P E N D I X D User's Guide The Interactive NEPA Information Tool (INIT) ACRP 02 – 73 User's Guide The opinions and conclusions expressed or implied by use of this software are those of the research team. Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... D-2 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports Installer Setup Wizard. Click on the Next button. Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... User's Guide D-3 II. OPEN AND BEGIN USING THE SOFTWARE Open the program's directory folder and double click on the "ACRP_02-73.exe" file shown in Figure 1 to open the INIT program. Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... D-4 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports After the first use, the user may also choose Skip Introduction by clicking on the button supplied. Clicking Next Page opens the window shown in Figure 4. Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... User's Guide D-5 III. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND NEPA DOCUMENT TYPE The window shown in Figure 6 allows the user to select the project type or types that best represent the entire project from 47 possibilities. Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... D-6 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports Note that some of the associated projects may not be eligible for approval as a CATEX if considered as a stand-alone project. For instance, there is no CATEX for "Detention Basin" and the INIT will warn the user if some of the selected projects are not eligible for approval as a CATEX. Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... User's Guide D-7 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND ANALYSIS Figure 9 shows the window listing the environmental resource categories described in the FAA Environmental Desk Reference for FAA Order 1050.1F. Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... D-8 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports Clicking on More Information in this window or any window during the environmental analysis phase of the program opens a link to the ACRP 02-73 Quick Reference Table shown in Figure 11. This table provides additional links to references, documents and/or websites to assist the user in responding to the INIT questions. Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... User's Guide D-9 At the end of each category, INIT will ask if the user has finished the environmental questions (see Figure 13) Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... D-10 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports V COST ESTIMATES Selecting Cost Estimate on the Project Type Selection window shown in Figure 6 takes the user to the Project Cost and Time Estimation sequence. Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... User's Guide D-11 Figure 15 shows a completed cost estimate. The user's input for generating the cost estimates is saved as part of the case study. Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... D-12 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports VI. GENERATE CATEX Selecting Generate CATEX in the Project Type Selection window shown in Figure 6 takes the user to the user to the ACRP 02-73 NEPA Database Tool Output Form, which is an editable Microsoft Word document formatted to reflect the FAA Airports Division Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... User's Guide D-13 Name of Airport: GA Reliever, LOC ID: TST Project Title: Test Run Provide a brief, but complete description of the proposed project, including all project components, justification, estimated start date, and duration of the project. Include connected actions necessary to implement the proposed project (including but not limited to moving NAVAIDs, changing flight procedures, and designating or developing haul routes, new material or expanded material sources, staging or disposal areas) Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... D-14 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports 304a. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... User's Guide D-15 Have alternatives to avoidance been considered? If a prudent and feasible alternative is available, FAA will not approve the alternative that affects 4(f) Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... D-16 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports Is the Proposed Action likely to affect federally-protected species/critical habitat? Note: A Survey is required to properly answer this question. Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... User's Guide D-17 Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. Yes No Are there any wetlands or other waters of the U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... D-18 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports Environmental Justice Yes No Are there minority and/or low-income populations in/near the project area? Census data indicate that minority and low income populations are present in the surrounding community. Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... User's Guide D-19 304f. Noise Noise Yes No Would the project result in an increase in aircraft activity or nighttime operations, or change fleet mix? Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... D-20 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports If the project is located in a Clean Air Act non-attainment or maintenance area, is it listed as exempt, presumed to conform or will emissions (including construction emissions) from the project be below de minimis levels? Read the entire page →
From page 101... ... User's Guide D-21 Will project increase storm water runoff? Not applicable (based on previous responses in this case) Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... D-22 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports Light Emissions and Visual Effects Yes No Will the proposed project produce light emission impacts? Hangar and ramp will have security/safety lighting. Read the entire page →
From page 103... ... User's Guide D-23 additional waste be handled? Construction would involve fuels and other construction materials classified as hazardous. Read the entire page →
From page 104... ... D-24 Guidance for Using the Interactive Tool for Understanding NEPA at General Aviation Airports Public Involvement Through public participation, federal agencies disclose information about a proposed project and expected environmental effects. Many of the special purpose laws (National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, etc.) Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... Abbreviations and acronyms used without definitions in TRB publications: A4A Airlines for America AAAE American Association of Airport Executives AASHO American Association of State Highway Officials AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI–NA Airports Council International–North America ACRP Airport Cooperative Research Program ADA Americans with Disabilities Act APTA American Public Transportation Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ATA American Trucking Associations CTAA Community Transportation Association of America CTBSSP Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program DHS Department of Homeland Security DOE Department of Energy EPA Environmental Protection Agency FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAST Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (2015) FHWA Federal Highway Administration FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FRA Federal Railroad Administration FTA Federal Transit Administration HMCRP Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ISTEA Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (2012) Read the entire page →
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... D-1 A P P E N D I X D User's Guide The Interactive NEPA Information Tool (INIT) ACRP 02 – 73 User's Guide The opinions and conclusions expressed or implied by use of this software are those of the research team.