The Role of the Airport Sponsor in Airport Planning and Environmental Reviews of Proposed Development Projects Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Mini-NEPA Laws (2014)

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CONTENTS I. Introduction, 3 A. Overview, 3 B. Background on Environmental Review Under NEPA and Related Laws, 3 C. State Mini-NEPA Laws, 11 D. Special-Purpose Environmental Laws, 12 II. Airport Sponsors’ Substantive Role in Environmental Review, 13 A. Purpose and Need, 13 B. Environmental Impacts, 18 C. Alternatives, 24 D. Mitigation Measures, 29 III. Airport Sponsors’ Logistical Role, 32 A. Early Consultation with FAA —NEPA Scheduling, 32 B. Coordination with Consultants, 33 C. Exchange of Preliminary Environmental Reviews, 37 D. Publication, 41 E. Public Hearings, 45 F. Coordination of Outside Agencies, 49 IV. Conclusion, 52 V. NEPA Questionnaire, 53 Appendix A: Questionnaire, 54