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Appendix B
ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
A review of the potential environmental impacts associated with proposed airport
projects is an essential consideration in the Airport Master Plan process. The
primary purpose of this Appendix is to review the proposed improvement program
for Mesquite Metro Airport to determine whether the proposed actions could,
individually or collectively, have the potential to significantly affect the quality of
the environment. The information contained in this Appendix was obtained from
various Internet websites and analysis by the consultant. This evaluation considers
all environmental categories outlined in FAA Order1050.1E and Order 5050.4A,
Airport Environmental Handbook.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
As a result of the Airport Master Plan analysis, a number of airport improvements
have been recommended for implementation over the long-range planning horizon.
Following is a discussion of planned major projects.
AIRSIDE DEVELOPMENT
The recommended airside concept is presented on Exhibit 5A. Of primary
consideration is providing the runway system with the means to accommodate the
larger and faster business aircraft which currently operate at the airport and are
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