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

T.F. Green Airport Improvement ProgramEnvironmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) EvaluationCoordination with the City of Warwick included determinations regarding the primary use and functions ofSection 4(f) properties. FAA and RIAC continue to coordinate with the City of Warwick to assess ways tominimize or mitigate impacts to recreational resources and coordinate plans for relocating the Winslow Parkfacilities. RIAC consulted with the City of Warwick to develop an agreement regarding non-impacted facilitiesbut no agreement was reached as documented in Chapter 7, Final Section 4(f)/Section 6(f) Evaluation.8.5.2 Section 6(f) ConsultationA portion of Winslow Park and associated facilities was funded through Section 6(f) funds. FAA and RIAC havecoordinated with the National Park Service (NPS), its state liaison, RIDEM, which also dispenses Section 6(f)funds on behalf of the NPS, and the City of Warwick, which received the Section 6(f) funds. Coordination isongoing to ensure that the mitigation required under the L&WCFA meet the criteria for replacement ofimpacted Section 6(f) lands.8.6 City and Local CoordinationIn addition to FAA coordination with the public and agencies, there has been ongoing coordination between theFAA and the City of Warwick, and other local organizations and individuals, which was initiated in 2005(Table 8-4). A MOA was drafted and signed by both the FAA and the Mayor of Warwick in November 2005.The purpose of the MOA was to determine a framework for coordination, responsibilities, and proceduresrelating to the EIS. As agreed upon in the MOA, the FAA and City (Mayor and/or planning department staff)met regularly to review the status of the NEPA process. Eighteen meetings were held with local representatives.The Warwick City Council was briefed at various times. RIAC is also a member of the City of WarwickComprehensive Plan Committee and has also continued to coordinate with the City of Warwick throughout theNEPA process. The RIAC Board has a voting representative from the City of Warwick.Chapter 8 - Coordination and Consultation 8-12 July 2011\\Mawatr\ev\09228.00\reports\FEIS_Final_July_2011\PVD_CH08_Consultation_JUL_2011.doc