T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program - FEIS Chapters - PVD

T.F. Green Airport Improvement ProgramEnvironmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluationcommunity environment, and sensitivity to the concerns of the traveling public.” 265 The State of Rhode Islandhas also demonstrated a commitment to sustainability. All major facility projects of public agencies must bedesigned and constructed to at least the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified or anequivalent high performance green building standard. 266RIAC has committed to managing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Airport in asustainable way. The RIAC Board of Directors’ Environmental Policy of 2006 states that “RIAC will achieve itsmission through responsible environmental stewardship and the implementation of proactive environmentalprograms. The Corporation will integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of its strategic planningand business decision-making.” 267 The details of the policy cover topics of planning, natural resources, pollutionprevention, and compliance with regulations. It will be implemented and communicated by a clearmanagement commitment, and cooperative government and community relations. It also states that“Implementation of the policy is the responsibility of all employees.”265 FAA Order 1050.1E Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, June 8, 2004.page A-58.266 R.I. Gen. Laws section 37-24-4 et seq.267 Board of Directors Environmental Policy. Rhode Island Airport Corporation.Chapter 4 – Affected Environment 4-88 July 2011\\mawatr\ev\09228.00\reports\FEIS_Final_July_2011\PVD_CH04_Affected_Env_JUL_2011.doc