This project has been developed in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands Protection), 11988 (Floodplain Protection), 12898 (Environmental Justice), 11593 (Historic Preservation), 13084 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments), the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f).
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Kwigillingok Airport Improvements (project #52571). Kwigillingok is located in remote southwestern Alaska, approximately 77 miles southwest of Bethel and one mile from the western shore of Kuskokwim Bay. DOT&PF proposes to make improvements to the existing airport. The improved airport will have a 3,300-foot runway. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2016. The Draft EA addresses the proposed action and potential economic, social, and environmental effects.
A public meeting to present the Kwigillingok Airport Improvements Project is scheduled for November 14, 2014, at 11:00 AM, at the Albert Beaver Sr. Community Building.
The Draft EA is available for review at the DOT&PF Central Region office, located at 4111 Aviation Avenue in Anchorage, and at the Kwigillingok IRA Council Office. If you have questions, require additional information, or would like a copy of the EA, please contact Mark Boydston, Environmental Impact Analyst, at (907) 269-0524, or via email at mark.boydston@alaska.gov. The Draft EA is also available on the DOT&PF website at: http://dot.alaska.gov/creg/kwigillingok/docs.shtml Written comments and/or requests for a Public hearing will be accepted at the address below until November 21, 2014 and should be sent to:
Brian Elliott, Environmental Manager
DOT&PF, Preliminary Design & Environmental
PO Box 196900
Anchorage, AK 99519-6900
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