Reconnaissance StudyIn 2004, the DOT&PF completed a site reconnaissance study that identified their and the community's preferred site for an airport in Angoon. Angoon Airport MasterIn May 2007, a Master Plan was prepared for that site identifying specific facility needs. Plan Review/NominationThe project was reviewed by DOT&PF and nominated to the FAA for approval of the Angoon Airport Master Plan.
FAA ReviewFAA has reviewed the Angoon Airport Master Plan.

Initial Airport

Planning Steps

 FAA Project FundingFAA has funded the next planning phase: the EIS process.
Draft EISThe Draft EIS identifies the project Purpose and Need, describes different alternatives to meet that purpose and need while minimizing impacts, and discloses affects of each alternative on the natural and human environment. NOI/Public ScopingPublication of the NOI initiates public scoping, which is a time when the public provides input regarding their concerns with the project. This input is used to identify significant environmental issues that will be addressed in the Draft EIS. Supplemental PlanningFAA is conducting supplemental airport planning to verify and refine the Angoon Airport Master Plan preferred site location and to identify preliminary alternatives.
Public Comment PeriodA Public Comment Period provides an opportunity for public comment on the Draft EIS.
Final EISThe Final EIS will disclose all comments received on the Draft EIS and incorporate responses to the substantive comments into the document. Record of DecisionThe Record of Decision discloses the lead agency's decision on which alternative will be implemented, based on the analysis done during the Draft and Final EISs.

EIS Process
PermittingThe Permitting process and final Airport Design process is begun after the Record of Decision for the EIS is completed. The permitting process includes the application for all pertinent federal, state, and local permits required to implement the project. Airport DesignThe airport design process finalizes all the engineering design required to begin construction. Permitting and airport design can take anywhere from one to two years.

Permitting

& Construction

 ConstructionConstruction will take approximately 2 seasons to complete.