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DOT&PF Notice of Availability for Environmental Assessment: Hydaburg Seaplane Base Refurbishment

Project # SFAPT00328

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), in cooperation with the Alaska Division of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is issuing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the Final Environmental Assessment (Final EA) to refurbish the Hydaburg seaplane facility’s concrete approach dock and gangway, and replace the two timber floats with a new single timber/steel float. The FAA issued its Final EA on May 16, 2024. The FAA and DOT&PF will consider public comments submitted by June 25, 2024 prior to the approval of a Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Record of Decision (ROD). Upon approval, the FONSI/ROD will be made available to the public.

The proposed project would:
• Refurbish the existing concrete approach
• Refurbish the existing steel gangway and bearings
• Remove and dispose of the existing four (4) cantilevered piles and two (2) timber floats
• Install a new 60’ x 80’ seaplane float
• Install two (2) 20” new vertical piles and cap-beam for the gangway shoreward bearings
• Install a new float restraint structure with four (4) 24” vertical piles and two (2) 20” batter piles
• Install rock sockets for all vertical piles, and tension anchor four of the restraint-structure piles
• Confirm the conditional approval of the Airport Layout Plan upon implementation of the proposed action

Supplemental Information: The Proposed Action will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment or otherwise include any condition requiring consultation pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of NEPA; an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is therefore not necessary.

The proposed project would comply with all applicable authorities, including:
• Alaska Historic Preservation Act (AHPA), Alaska Statute 41.35
• Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. §§ 470aa–470mm)
• Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668–668c)
• CAA (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401–7671q)
• CEQ (Council on Environmental Quality). 2023. National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on • Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change. 88 FR 1196. Interim Guidance. January 2023.
• Clean Water Act (CWA), Sections 401, 402, and 404 (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251–1387)
• Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 7(a)(2), (16 U.S.C. § 1536(a)(2)
• EO 11514 as amended by EO 11991, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality
• EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment
• EO 11988, Floodplain Protection
• EO 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations
• EO 13985, Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
• EO 14096, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All
• EO 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments
• EO 13834, Efficient Federal Operations
• Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Section 2(a), 16 U.S.C. § 742(a)-754)
• Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Section 305(b)(4)(A), (16 U.S.C. § 1855)
• Marine Mammal Protect Act, Section 101(a)(5)(D) (16 U.S.C. 1371(a)(5)(D))
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712)
• National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54 U.S.C. § 300101)

Availability: The Final EA is available for review at the following locations:
1. Online: https://dot.alaska.gov/sereg/projects/hydaburg-seaplane-base
2. Hard copies are available to review at the City of Hydaburg Offices, Hydaburg Tribal Library, and Hydaburg School Library

Please submit your written comments to:
Christy Gentemann, Regional Environmental Manager
DOT&PF Southcoast Region
P.O. Box 112506
Juneau, AK 99811-2506
Phone: (907) 465-4524
Fax: (907) 465-4414
Email: christy.gentemann@alaska.gov

To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide comments via email, fax, or mailing address by June 25, 2024.

It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (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 (FTA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State of Alaska funds. DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If you or someone you represent requires special accommodations in order to respond to this public notice, please call or email the project coordinator listed above, or call Alaska Relay at 711, or call (800) 770-8973 for TTY, (800) 770-8255 for voice, (800) 770-3919 for ASCII, (866) 355-6198 for STS. Ask the communications assistant to call the project coordinator listed above so arrangements can be made to assist you.

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Revision History

Created 5/24/2024 1:12:32 PM by asaggiomo
Modified 5/24/2024 1:13:53 PM by asaggiomo
Modified 5/24/2024 1:14:25 PM by asaggiomo
Modified 5/28/2024 10:41:38 AM by asaggiomo

Details

Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Category: Public Notices
Sub-Category:
Location(s): Southcoast Region
Project/Regulation #: SFAPT00328
 
Publish Date: 5/25/2024
Archive Date: 6/26/2024
 
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