Environmental Assessment June 1989

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR GATEWAY NORTH INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT RAMSEY, MINNESOTA This Federal Finding has been prepared for proposed development at the Gateway North Industrial Airport, Ramsey, Minnesota. The proposal which was evaluated in the attached Environmental Assessment (EA)is as follows: Acquisition of approximately 230 acres of land including two commercial establishments and 19 residences to provide public ownership of the airport facility and associated approach zones; paving and' reconfiguration of Runway 16/34 to provide a 75' x 3300' hard surface runway; construct parallel and connecting taxiway system; runway lighting and approach aid improvements; obstruction removal; building area improvements (aprons, hangars, auto parking and airport related activities). Since it is not known at this time if the relocation of County Road 116 will affect Anoka County Wetland No. 118, as identified in the EA, the airport sponsor has the responsibility to provide mitigation measures if there is wetland loss resulting from this project. After careful and thorough consideration of the facts contained herein, the undersigned finds that the proposed Federal action is consistent with existing national environmental policies and objectives as set forth in Section 101(a) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and that it will not otherwise include any condition requiring consultation pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of NEPA. No mitigating measures are planned since there are no significant environmental impacts identified. Having met all relevant requirements for environmental consideration and consultation, the proposed action is authorized to be taken at such time as other requirements have been met.