Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA has no objections to the proposed action, but did request clarification on the criteria that will be used in making future decisions for site-specific locations. EPA also recommended that the EIS discuss the existence of multiple species habitat conservation planning efforts that are proximate to DoD lands. Finally, EPA recommended that the EIS confirm the validity of information of material incorporated into the PEIS by reference. ERP No. D-FAA-D51050-PA Rating EC1, Philadelphia International Airport Project, Proposed Runway 17-35 Extension Project, Funding, NPDES Permit and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Philadelphia, PA. Summary: EPA expressed concern regarding impacts to wetlands, air quality, environmental justice, and sole source aquifer issues.