Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice of Cancellation of Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for proposed capacity enhancements and other improvements (Proposed Action) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, NC.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it has discontinued preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed capacity enhancements and other improvements (Proposed Action) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Charlotte, NC. The Proposed Action initially presented to the FAA entailed: (1) A Fourth 12,000-foot Parallel Runway 1–19 and End-Around Taxiways; (2) Concourse B and Ramp Expansion; (3) Concourse C and Ramp Expansion; and (4) Daily North Parking Deck. Based on developments during the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321
Cancellation of this EIS is immediate.
Mail all comments, statements, or questions concerning this notice to: Mr. Tommy L. Dupree, Assistant Manager, Memphis Airports District Office, 2600 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 2250, Memphis, TN 38118. You may also send comments to
In addition, one copy of any comment submitted to the FAA should be mailed or delivered to Mr. Jack Christine, Chief Operating Officer, City of Charlotte Aviation Department, 5601 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208.
On March 22, 2018, the FAA published in the
In October 2018, FAA conducted an EIS runway length analysis for the proposed 12,000-foot runway, and the
In determining the appropriate level of environmental review going forward, the sponsor, at the request of the FAA, has performed a preliminary noise analysis of the revised Proposed Action. In addition, the FAA has evaluated potential changes in other anticipated environmental impact categories. The FAA has also considered potential mitigation for such impacts. In light of this review, the FAA anticipates that compliance with NEPA can adequately be achieved by preparation of an EA. The City of Charlotte will be responsible for the development of the EA in accordance with NEPA, all applicable federal regulations, and FAA guidance. In addition, the FAA will work with the City of Charlotte to ensure an appropriate level of public involvement is provided as part of the EA process. Once completed, the City will forward the environmental document to the FAA. The FAA remains the responsible Federal agency for compliance with the requirements of NEPA. In this capacity, FAA will make its own independent evaluation of the environmental issues and take responsibility for the scope and content of the EA. The FAA also will make a final decision on whether it can issue a satisfactory environmental finding based upon the EA. The FAA will thereafter determine whether it may take the federal actions necessary to allow implementation of the project. All questions concerning the development, commencement, and public notices related to the EA, should be directed to The City of Charlotte Aviation Department, Mr. Jack Christine, Chief Operating Officer, 5601 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208.
More information on the Proposed Action and the NEPA process is available on the project website at: