Draft EA - San Diego International Airport

SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – PROPOSED RUNWAY 9 DISPLACED THRESHOLD
2. Alternatives
2.1 Introduction
FAA Orders 1050.1E and 5050.4B set forth FAA policies and procedures to be followed in assessing the
environmental impacts of aviation-related projects in compliance with NEPA and the implementing
regulations (Title 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). These
Orders require a thorough and objective assessment of the Proposed Action, the No Action alternative, and all
“reasonable” alternatives that would achieve the stated purpose and need for the Proposed Action. The
alternatives analysis presented in this chapter of the EA is consistent with the requirements of FAA Orders
1050.1E and 5050.4B.
The process followed to identify the range of initial alternatives to be considered and the screening process
used to determine which alternatives would reasonably satisfy the purpose of and need for the Proposed
Action are described in this chapter. Those alternatives that would satisfy the purpose and need for the
Proposed Action were carried forward for analysis of environmental consequences. Lists of applicable federal
laws and regulations considered during the analysis are provided at the end of this chapter.
2.2 Screening Analysis of Potential Alternatives
This section provides a brief description of potential alternatives and discloses if the alternatives will be carried
forward for detailed analysis. Alternatives were considered in three general areas:
Provide standard CAT I ILS minimums for airplane Approach Category D aircraft at existing displaced
threshold location
Provide standard CAT I ILS minimums for airplane Approach Category D aircraft by relocating Runway
9 displaced threshold
Use of Other Airports
Draft EA
Alternatives
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