Public Workshop and Hearing

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1 Public Workshop and Hearing LAX Runway 6R-24L Runway Safety Area (RSA) Improvements Project Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Public Workshop: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flight Path Learning Center 6661 West Imperial Highway Los Angeles, CA 90045

2 Public Workshop Objectives Provide information about the Runway 6R-24L Runway Safety Area (RSA) Improvements Project Provide information on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) processes Discuss the information disclosed on potential effects of the proposed Project as included in the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and the Draft Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) Collect community comments on the adequacy of the information and analysis disclosed in the Draft EA and Draft IS/MND

3 Purpose and Need of the Proposed Project Purpose: To comply with the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, The District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act (Public Law ), which states that all RSAs at 14 CFR Part 139 airports must meet FAA design standards by December 31, 2015 Need: The RSA on the west end of Runway 6R-24L is 835 feet short of complying with the FAA RSA design standard and 104 feet short of the FAA RSA arrivals standard The RSA on the east end of Runway 6R-24L is 115 feet short of complying with the FAA RSA design standard Current RSA = 165', 835' Short of Standard RSA, 104' Short for Arrivals With Displaced Threshold Current RSA = 885', 115' Short of Standard RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

4 Runway Safety Area Information A Runway Safety Area (RSA) is a defined surface surrounding the runway prepared or suitable for reducing the risk of damage to aircraft in the event of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion from the runway (FAA Advisory Circular 150/ A Airport Design) FAA design criteria for Runway 6R-24L mandates an RSA 500 feet wide extending 1,000 feet from each runway end Neither the west nor east ends of Runway 6R-24L meet all FAA Airport Design Standards for RSAs RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

5 RSA Alternatives Analyzed STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 DRAFT EA Would the proposed alternative enchance the Runway 6R-24L Safety Areas consistent with FAA Advisory Circular 150/ A, Airport Design? Would the alternative be practiable and consistent with FAA Order , Runway Safety Area Program, considering Would the alternative result in a safe and efficient use of navigable airspace and minimize airfield operational impacts? YES existing technology and logistics in light YES YES of overall project purpose, including implementation and completion by December 31, 2015 as specified in P.L ? Retain for detailed analysis of environmental impacts within Chapter 4, Environmental Consequences, of the EA. NO NO NO ELIMINATED from further consideration Location Off-Site/ Operational Alternatives On-Site Alternatives Alternative Pass to Next Step Retained For Further Alternative STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Analysis in the Draft EA? Use of Other Modes of Transportation No No Use of Other Public Airports No No Use of Alternative Aircraft No No No Action Alternative No Yes Construct Standard RSA Alternative Yes No No Reduce Runway Length Alternative Yes Yes No No Declared Distances Alternative Yes Yes No No Relocate, Shift, or Realign the Runway Alternative(s) Yes No No Implement EMAS Alternative Yes No No Refinement #1 Alternative Yes Yes Yes Yes Refinement #2 Alternative No No Refinement #3 Alternative Yes No No Refinement #4 Alternative No No Refinement #5 Alternative Yes Yes No No Refinement #6 Alternative Yes Yes No No Refinement #7 Alternative Yes Yes Yes Yes Refinement #8 Alternative, Proposed Action Alternative Yes Yes Yes Yes

6 WESTCHESTER Pacific Ocean EL SEGUNDO L.A. COUNTY INGLEWOOD HAWTHORNE Inglewood Aviation Blvd La Cienaga Blvd Sepulveda Blvd 25R Century Blvd 25L Project Location LOS ANGELES Lincoln Blvd PLAYA DEL REY Westchester Pkwy LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Pershing Dr Imperial Hwy UV 1 L.A. COUNTY 24L24R Runway 6L-24R Runway 6R-24L 6L 6R LAX / El Segundo Dunes Runway 7L-25R Runway 7R-25L 7L 7R Vista del Mar LEGEND LAX Property Project Location

7 Pershing D Project Components Runway 6R (West End) T/W E17 T/W BB Shift Runway 6R end 200 feet east Shift existing Runway 6R displaced threshold an additional 420 feet Construct jet blast pad Construct retaining wall Shift existing connector Taxiways E16 and E17 to the east Relocate navigation aids Relocate and replace the Runway 6R Medium Intensity Approach Light System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (MALSR)

8 Project Components Runway 24L (East End) Lincoln Boulevard Sepulveda Boulevard El Manor Avenue Sky Way/West 96th Street Shift Runway 24L end 800 feet Shift Taxiway E endpoint 500 feet east Remove existing Taxiway E7 Construct new connector Taxiways E7 and E6 Construct jet blast pad Implement declared distances Relocate navigation aids, existing Secure Area Access Post (SAAP) #3 portion of Air Operations, Area (AOA) fence, and taxicab holding/staging area Modify existing vehicle service road(s), portions of Alverstone Avenue and Davidson Drive, and adjacent parking lots

9 NEPA Overview Purpose is to inform decision-makers, agencies, organizations, and the public whether a federal action would significantly affect the environment Applies only to projects receiving federal funding or approval Identifies the environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives Identifies measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse environmental effects

10 NEPA Process WE ARE HERE PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND HEARING APRIL 14, 2015 PREPARE RESPONSES TO COMMENTS ON DRAFT AND PREPARE FINAL EA MAY/JUNE 2015 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) MARCH 12, 2015 PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ENDS ON APRIL 24, 2015 FAA FINAL DECISION MAY/JUNE 2015 MARCH 2015 APRIL 2015 MAY 2015 JUNE 2015

11 Draft EA Findings Environmental Topic Farmlands Wild and Scenic Rivers Noise Compatible Land Use Department of Transportation Act, Section 4(f) and Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, Section 6(f) Resources Socioeconomic Impacts, Environmental Justice, Children s Environmental Health and Safety Risk, and Surface Transportation Air Quality Water Resources Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Wetlands Floodplains Coastal Resources Historical, Architectural, Archaeological, and Cultural Light Emissions and Visual Impacts Natural Resources and Energy Supply Hazardous Materials, Pollution Prevention, and Solid Waste Past, Present, and Reasonably Foreseeable Future Actions (Cumulative Impacts) Conclusion No Impact No Impact No Impact No Impact No Impact No Impact

12 Draft EA Mitigation Measures Fish, Wildlife and Plants: Replace Silver Dune Lupine-Mock Heather Scrub habitat Replant Lewis evening primrose and south coast branching phacelia, if impacted Conduct nesting bird surveys prior to construction activities Dust control during construction Coastal Resources: Restore disturbed areas in the coastal zone to pre-project conditions Light Emissions and Visual Resources: Shield new lighting and focus light downwards to avoid glare or unnecessary light spillover, where feasible

13 Sepulveda Boulevard Aviation Boulevard I-405/San Diego Freeway Sepulveda Boulevard Draft EA Noise Analysis Construction (temporary impacts) West Manchester Avenue Westchester Parkway Lincoln Boulevard West Arbor Vitae Street Runway 6L-24R Runway 6R-24L Pershing Drive World Way West Central Terminal Area World Way Century Boulevard Vista Del Mar Runway 7L-25R Runway 7R-25L Imperial Highway I-405/Imperial Highway LEGEND LAX Property Boundary Single-Family Residential Parcel Multi-Family Residential Parcel Location of Residential Parcels 1.5 dba Increase and Greater 2016 Proposed Action and Refinement #1 Construction Contours CNEL 65 db 2016 No Action CNEL Construction Contours CNEL 65 db Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community

14 6R Aviation Blvd La Cienaga Blvd Sepulveda Blvd Draft EA Noise Analysis 2016 Operations (1.5 db increase) LOS ANGELES WESTCHESTER LAX Property LEGEND Generalized Study Area 1.5 dba Increase and Greater PLAYA DEL REY Lincoln Blvd 2016 No Action CNEL 65 db 2016 Proposed Action CNEL 65 db " # Fire Station Place of Worship Health Care Facility G School EXISTING ZONING County of Los Angeles Single Family Residence (R-1) City of Los Angeles One-Family Residential (R1) Multiple Residential (R2) Westchester Pkwy 24R Two Family Residence (R-2) Limited Multiple Residence (R-3) Limited Multiple Residence (R-3) Limited Commercial (C1) Commercial (C2) Light Industrial (M2) 6L Runway 6L-24R 24L INGLEWOOD Residential Planned Development (RPD) Restricted Business (C-1) Limited Industrial (M1) Restricted Industrial (MR1) Runway 6R-24L Neighborhood Business (C-2) Unlimited Commercial (C-3) Public Facilities (PF) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Century Blvd Unlimited Commercial - Development Program (C-3-DP) Agricultural (A1) Open Space (OS) Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) City of Hawthorne Commercial Manufacturing - Low Density Residential (R-1) Development Program (C-M-DP) Medium Density Residential (R-2) Light Manufacturing (M-1) High Density Residential (R-3) Light Manufacturing - Development Program (M-1-DP) Maximum Denisty Residential (R-4) Restricted Heavy Manufacturing (M-1.5) Freeway Commercial Mixed Use (C-1) Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) Local Commercial (C-2) Manufacturing Planned Development (MPD) General Commercial (C-3) Buffer Strip (B-1) Light Agriculture (A-1) Open Pacific Space (O-S) Ocean Limited Industrual (M-1) Heavy Industrial (M-2) Horticultural (H) Specific Plan (SP) Undeveloped Open Space (UOS) City of El Segundo Airport Master Plan Single-Family Residential (R-1) Specific Plan (S P) Two-Family Residential (R-2) City of Inglewood Multi-Family Residential (R-3) One-Family/Zero-Lot-Line (R-1Z) Medium Desnity Residential (MDR) One-Family (R-1) Urban Mixed Use North (MU-N) Limited Multiple-Family (R-2) Small Business (SB) Multiple-Family (R-3) Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) Multiple-Family (R-4) General Commercial (C-3) Limited Commercial (C-1) Corporate Office (CO) Commercial Service (C-S) Light Manufacturing (M-1) General Commercial (C-2) LAX / El Segundo Dunes Dockweiler Beach State Park Vista del Mar Pershing Dr LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 7L 7R Imperial Hwy Runway 7L-25R Runway 7R-25L UV 1 25L 25R 105 DEL AIRE 405 LENNOX Medium Manufacturing (M-2) Public Facilities (P-F) Heavy Commercial (C-3) Airport Commercial (C-2A) EL SEGUNDO HAWTHORNE Open Space (OS) Light Manufacturing (M-1) Planned Residential Development (PRD) Civic Center (C-C) Specific Plan (SP) Parking (P) Railway Open Space (O-S) Automobile Parking (P-1) Transportation Corridor (T-C)

15 CEQA Overview Purpose is to inform decision-makers, agencies, organizations, and the public of the environmental effects of a project Applies to discretionary projects Identifies potential effects on the environment Identifies ways to avoid or reduce potential effects through mitigation measures or alternatives

16 CEQA Process WE ARE HERE PUBLIC WORKSHOP AND HEARING APRIL 14, 2015 DRAFT INITIAL STUDY AND PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION MARCH 19, 2015 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENDS ON APRIL 24, 2015 FINAL INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION SECOND QUARTER 2015 MARCH 2015 APRIL 2015 MAY 2015 JUNE 2015

17 Draft Initial Study Findings Environmental Topic Aesthetics Air Quality Agriculture and Forestry Resources Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology and Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use and Planning Mandatory Findings of Significance Mineral Resources Noise Population and Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffic Utilities and Service Systems Conclusion Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated

18 Draft Initial Study Mitigation Measures Air Quality and Human Health: Use of 2010 model year on-road vehicles for all vehicles over 19,500 pounds (if available) Use of Tier 4 (final) equipment for off-road equipment greater than 50 horsepower (if available) Biological Resources: Replace and restore state-designated sensitive habitat if impacted Replant Lewis evening primrose and south coast branching phacelia, if impacted Conduct nesting bird surveys prior to construction activities Cultural Resources: Conform with LAX Master Plan Archaeological Treatment Plan Conform with LAX Master Plan Paleontological Treatment Plan Brief construction personnel prior to excavation activities in native or virgin soils

19 Public Comments Comments can be handwritten on comment forms and submitted at this Public Workshop Meeting Comments can be mailed to: Los Angeles World Airports Capital Programming and Planning Land Use and Entitlement Section Attention: Evelyn Quintanilla One World Way, Suite 218 P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA To submit comments online, visit COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2015