In cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments and information on a proposal to reconstruct portions of the parallel runway at the Bethel Airport. The proposed project is located in Bethel, Alaska. The purpose of this proposed project is to address operational and safety concerns by air carriers and DOT&PF Maintenance and Operations. The proposed work would include:

•Reconstruct portions of the existing parallel runway
•Replace existing edge lighting where affected
•Replace and repave affected structural sections
•Fill a man-made pond at the southern end of the runway
•Replace affected runway markings

This proposed project will comply 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, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f).

Construction for the proposed project is anticipated to begin in Summer 2019. To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written comments to the following address by November 26, 2018.

Brian Elliott, Regional Environmental Manager
DOT&PF Preliminary Design & Environmental
P.O. Box 196900
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Morgan Merritt, P.E., Project Manager, at 269-0614 or Theresa Dutchuk, Environmental Impact Analyst, at 269-0524.

It is the policy of the DOT&PF that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds.

The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with a hearing impairment can contact DOT&PF at our Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (907) 269-0473.