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~A~~~"~ ~~~1~~ .. ~~~~ ~ ~' ~~09 PORT OF OAKLAND '°'~~!y~`~~~u.~ ~ ~~I~IGIi1 OF PUBLIC SLOPING WORKSHOP /MEETING Environmental Assessment for Runway Safety Area Improvement Project Oakland International Airport The Port of Oakland is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate and disclose the potential environmental impacts associated with its proposal to make improvements to existing Runway Safety Areas (RSA) at Oakland International Airport (OAK). The EA will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and take into consideration requirements for environmental impact review and public disclasure pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions. The RSA improvements are required to bring the RSAs into greater compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 5200.8, Runway Safety Area Program, and related FAA standards. This program is intended to provide an increased safety margin in the event that an aircraft deviates from the runway during an accident or emergency. Most of the existing RSAs at OAK do not meet the current prescribed FAA standards. Standards are based on the Aircraft Design Group for each runway. The purpose of this notice is to advise government agencies and the public that a scoping workshop will be held to solicit input on environmental issues related to the proposed actions. All interested parties are invited to attend a public scoping workshop to provide comments and suggestions on the scope of the EA. Representatives from the Airport and its Consultant Team will be available to discuss the project. Details of the workshop are as follows: Public Scoping Workshop March 12, 2009 4:00 to 6:00 PM Oakland International Airport, Terminal 1 2"~ Floor, In-transit Lounge Oakland, CA Additional information can be found on the Port's website: www.portofoakland.com/environm/ This meeting is wheelchair accessible. To request materials in alternative formats, or to request an ASf, interpreter, or assistive listening device, please call Lawrence Sumpter at (510)-627- 1643 or TDD/TTY 711 at least three working days before the meeting. Efforts will be made to accommodate special needs. Those who can not attend the workshop may submit written comments. See contact information below. Renee T. Ananda, Associate Port Environmental Planner Port of Oakland -Environmental Programs & Planning 530 Water Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 627-1351 Fax: (510) 465-3755 Email: rananda a~portoakland.com There will be an additional opportunity to comment on the Runway Safety Area Improvement Project when the EA is circulated for public comment.