[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 22, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70374-70375]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29915]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Approval of the Record of Decision for Proposed 
Development at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, 
Ohio

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of approval of the Record of Decision (ROD).

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SUMMARY: The FAA is announcing approval of the Record of Decision on 
the Final Environmental Impact Statement Section 303c and 6(f) 
evaluation for proposed development at the Cleveland Hopkins 
International Airport, Cleveland, Ohio.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ernest Gubry, FAA Great Lakes 
Region, Detroit Airports District Office, 8820 Beck Road, Belleville, 
MI 48111, telephone (734) 487-7280; fax: (734) 487-7299.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ROD approves the proposed development at 
the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, Ohio, 
including: (a) The construction of a replacement 9,000-foot Runway 5L/
23R with associated taxiway improvements; (b) the development of a 
2,250-foot extension and shift to existing Runway 5R/23L to a length of 
11,250 feet; (c) the Federal actions regarding installation of 
navigational aides, airspace use, and approach and departure procedures 
associated with the proposed development; (d) airport support 
facilities improvements to the terminal area; (e) airport support 
facilities improvements to the landside area; (f) on- and off-airport 
roadway improvement projects; and (g) implementation of noise abatement 
measures recommended in the 2000 Part 150 Noise Compatibility Plan 
Update.

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    The ROD indicates the project is consistent with existing 
environmental policies and objectives as set forth in the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and will 
significantly affect the quality of the environment.
    In reaching this decision, the FAA has given careful consideration 
to: (a) The role of Cleveland in the national air transportation 
system, and the airport capacity/delay reduction needs; (b) aviation 
safety; (c) preferences of the airport owner; and (d) anticipated 
environmental impact.
    Discussions of these factors are documented in the Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement, the Section 303c Evaluation, and the 
Final Environmental Statement (FEIS) for the project. The notice of 
availability of the FEIS appeared in the Federal Register on July 14, 
2000 (65 FR 43748), and the commend period ran for ninety-four (94) 
days until January 31, 2000. The FAA's determinations on the project 
are outlined in the ROD, which was approved on November 8, 2000.
    This document is available for review during normal business hours 
at the following locations:

North Olmsted Library, 27425 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted, OH 
44070
Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main Street, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
Berea Library, 7 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017
Cleveland Main Library, Cleveland City Hall, Room 100, 601 Lakeside 
Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44144
Brook Park Library, 6155 Engle Road, Brook Park, OH 44142

    The ROD will also be posted at the following web site: www.faa.gov/ARP/APP600/5054A/RODIDX.HTM

    Issued in Detroit, Michigan, on November 14, 2000.
James M. Opatrny,
Acting Manager, Detroit Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes 
Region.
[FR Doc. 00-29915 Filed 11-21-00; 8:45 am]
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