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Potsdam Municipal Airport - Master Plan – Phase 1 Report
In the evaluation of development alternatives, an assessment will be made as to the
potential impact on these categories. The evaluation of alternatives is based on a
number of factors. Environmental considerations are weighed as completely and
fairly as non-environmental considerations. The objective in developing the Airport
Layout Plan is to enhance environmental quality or minimize environmental impacts
while fulfilling the FAA's principal mission to provide for the safety of aircraft
operations.
Compliance under NEPA requires potential impacts to be mitigated regardless of
level of significance. Additionally, should threshold values, as specified in FAA
Order 5050.4B, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing
Instructions for Airport Actions, regarding airport-related development be exceeded,
then cumulative effects should be addressed more substantially within the appropriate
NEPA document.
2.05 Airport Key Issues
At the start of the master plan study, Village of Potsdam officials, airport
management and staff, and the consultants identified a number of key issues at the
Airport that included both concerns and opportunities. Surveys have been sent to
local business representatives and airport users whose responses provided their
unique perspectives. The survey was conducted in November 2009 and had a 22
percent response rate.
Key issues at the Airport based on survey responses include the need for the
following:
• Additional hangar/aircraft storage facilities
• Aircraft maintenance
• Improved overall maintenance, especially on the New York State Route 11B
side of the Airport
• Removal of trees at the Runway 24 end of the Airport
• Availability of a loaner vehicle for use
• Tie-downs for temporary parking
• Additional/improved promotion of the Airport
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