Public Hearing: Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Environmental Assessment March 31, 2010

An Environmental Assessment has been prepared to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental aspects of proposed improvements to the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport. The proposed improvements focus on improving and extending Runway 6/24, the primary runway, to address the needs of the existing critical aircraft that use the airport. Alternatives were developed to provide options for extending the existing 3,500 runway to 4,300 feet, while extending the existing parallel taxiway to the same length.

The EA is available for public review starting today until April 12, 2010 at the following locations:

Ann Arbor Municipal Airport

801 Airport Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Ann Arbor City Hall

100 N. Fifth Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Ann Arbor Public Library

343 S. Fifth Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Pittsfield Township Administrative Offices

6201 W. Michigan Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Ann Arbor Municipal Airport website

www.a2gov.org/government/publicservices/fleetandfacility/Airport/Pages/default.aspx

This Public Hearing is called in accordance with current Federal and State Public Involvement/Public Hearing procedures. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to present the findings of the Environmental Assessment, review the Preferred Alternative, and to solicit input from interested citizens regarding the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed improvements. Maps, drawings and other pertinent information, including the Environmental Assessment document, will be available for public review. During the Public Hearing, a court reporter will be available to record oral testimony. Written comments or any other material, may also be submitted during the Public Hearing or may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the following address. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. April 12, 2010 to be included in the study record.

Contact Ms. Molly Lamrouex

Address Airports Division

MDOT Bureau of Aeronautics and Freight Services

2700 Port Lansing Road

Lansing, MI 48906

Email lamrouexm@michigan.gov

Fax 517-886-0366

Official Website: http://www.a2gov.org/government/publicservices/fleetandfacility/Airport/Pages/default.aspx