National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Environmental Assessments with NEPA Compliance/Permits

New Control Tower/LOC/DME

Abilene Airport, Abilene, Texas

dse performed two draft EAs for the construction/installation of a new Control Tower and LOC/DME for RWY 17R. dse developed the scoping documents and work plan, and provided recommendations and letters for additional compliance/permits including compliance with §7 of the Endangered Species Act, §106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and consultation with the state wildlife agency regarding state-sensitive species, as needed. A list of “stakeholders” and agencies (Federal, State and/or local) that needed to be included in the NEPA process was prepared. dse also prepared an EDDA under FAA protocol for property exchange. dse facilitated the public hearings and other public relations tasks for this EA. All three reports are awaiting Client review to finalize.