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APPENDIX O
CONSOLIDATED COMMENT/RESPONSE DATABASE

APPENDIX O
CONSOLIDATED COMMENT/RESPONSE DATABASE
Appendix O contains summaries of all written and oral comments received by the FAA from the Scoping
Meetings, Public Information Workshop, Public Hearing, and associated comment periods to the release
of the Final EIS. All comments were reviewed, summarized, categorized, and organized in this
Comment/Response Database.
All comments have been reviewed by the FAA and considered in the development of the Final EIS.
Copies of comment letters provided by Federal, state, and local agencies are included in this appendix.
Due to the volume of comments received from the general public, at the August 1998 Scoping Meeting,
the April 1999 Public Workshop and the May 2000 Public Hearing, copies of these letters and the
transcripts of the Scoping Meeting, Public Workshop, and Public Hearing have been compiled into two
volumes of supplemental documentation that are available at the FAA offices in Atlanta and PTIA offices
in Greensboro.

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PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Greensboro, N.C.

COMMENT/RESPONSE
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Environmental Impact Statement
Comment / Response Database
How to Use the Database
This document contains an index of those parties who submitted comments to the FAA
during the EIS study.
The document includes the name of each party providing a comment and a unique
Letter Code to identify the submittal. Comment Codes are also provided, which indicate
the summarized comments applicable to that particular submittal. Federal, State, and
Local Agency letters are in order numerically by Letter Code and include the area of
government the individual is associated with. Public comments are listed alphabetically
by last name.

Each "Letter Code" consists of six characters that represent three fields of information
describing each unique comment submittal. The first character makes up the first field
and serves as an "event code", which describes the period during the study for which
the comment was submitted. There are three event codes:
S = Comments received during the EIS Scoping Process
P = Comments received between the EIS Scoping and the release of the DEIS
D = Comments received during the DEIS review period
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The second character represents the second field, which serves as an "affiliation code"
that places the party commenting into one of six categories:
F = Comment from a Federal agency
S = Comment from a State agency
L = Comment from a Local agency
P = Comment from the general public
E = Comment by e-mail
N = Comment by petition
The last four characters represent the third field, which identifies the specific comment
submittal numerically. For example, the "Letter Code", "SP0245", describes the
comment submittal as being the 245th comment received during the Scoping process
from the general public. Comment codes for each commentator are organized by
category. For example, Comment Code 1-1 describes the comment was made
concerning the Purpose and Need and is the first comment under that category.
All comment submittals have been treated equally by the FAA.
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Environmental Impact Statement
Comment Categories
The summarized comments provided are organized into the following 30 categories.
Category Number Description
1 Purpose and Need
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3 Alternatives
Noise
4 Land Use
5 Social Impacts
6 Induced Socioeconomic Impacts
7 Air Quality
8 Hazardous Materials
9 Water Quality
10 DOT Section 303
11 Historic, Architectural, and Archaeological
12 Biotic Communities
13 Endangered and Threatened Species
14 Wetlands
15 Farmlands
16 Energy and Natural Resources
17 Light Emissions
18 Solid Waste Impacts
19 Construction Impacts
20 Other Environmental Considerations
21 Public Involvement
22 Cost Considerations
23 EIS Process and Scope
24 Quality of Life
25 Floodplains
26 Environmental Justice
27 Surface Transportation
28 Design, Art, Architecture
29 Other
30 Safety
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FEDERAL AGENCY COMMENTS ON EIS
Piedmont Triad International Airport
Environmental Impact Statement
This portion fo the appendix contains copies of letters submitted by Federal agencies that provided comments on
the EIS. Following each letter is a summary of the main comments provided by the agency and FAA's
responses to those comments.
Letter Code Federal Agency Commentator Agency
SF0001 Felix Davila Federal Highway Administration
SF0002 Melvin L. Watt U. S. House of Representatives
SF0003 Larry H. Hardy U. S. Department of Commerce
SF0004 Jesse Helms U.S. Senate
SF0005 Howard Coble U.S. House of Representatives
SF0006 Richard Burr U. S. House of Representatives
SF0007 Heinz Mueller U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
DF0001 Susan Fruchter U. S. Department of Commerce
DF0002 Willie Taylor U.S. Department of Interior
DF0003 John Andrews U.S. Department of Agriculture
DF0004 Heinz Mueller U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
DF0005 Kenneth Jolly U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DF0006 Nicholas Graf U.S. Department of Transportation
DF0007 Richard Burr U. S. House of Representatives

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FAA SCOPING MEETING
August 17, 1998
Piedmont Triad Internatioanal Airport
Environmental Impact Statement
PLEASE PRINT
Please state your comments clearly and concisely regarding the Scoping Process and/or the EIS
Study.
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27-53 Comment
The document should address mitigation measure due to the highway portion as well as PTIA-produced
noise.
Response
Mitigation measures with regard to highway noise impacts associated with the proposed project are
addressed in Section 6.3 of the FEIS.

3-10 Comment
A Noise Abatement Policy needs to be put into action in the surrounding area.

Response
The PTAA has committed to the development of a noise mitigation plan to reduce noise impacts to the
areas surrounding PTIA. For aircraft operations, this program includes the voluntary acquisition of
residential parcels within the DNL 70 to 75 dBA noise contours as well as the voluntary acoustical
treatment of residences within the DNL 65 to 70 dBA noise contour. For increased truck traffic noise,
roadway noise barriers were considered in several analysis areas to mitigate noise impacts. Two noise
barriers were initially considered feasible as discussed in Section 6.2 of the FEIS. However, both of these
noise barriers exceed NCDOT's cost criterion for "reasonableness". During the final design phase of the
proposed roadway improvements, the reasonableness of these two barriers should be re-evaluated
weighing the relative benefits against the adverse effects. Please see Section 6.3 of the FEIS for further
information.
27-6 Comment
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) needs to adopt this environmental document so
coordination with FHWA is important.
Response
The FHWA was invited to participate as a cooperating agency and accepted that responsibility with
respect to the preparation of this environmental evaluation in accordance with CEQ regulations. The FAA
has coordinated with and FHWA has been involved with the development and review of both the DEIS
and the FEIS.
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BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
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WASHINGTON, DC 20515
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Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue
Suite 2-260
Atlanta, GA 30337-2746
Dear Tommy:

I am writing in support of Federal Express' intent to locate its Mid-Atlantic hub at the Piedmont 4-'
Triad International Airport.
A Federal Express Mid-Atlantic hub will provide an important economic boost to the Triad and ! 6
North Carolina as a whole. Over the next 15 years, the hub will contribute an estimated $2.4 -
billion to the Triad's economy, accounting for nearly $160 million annually. Projections indicate
that the Mid-Atlantic hub will provide 3200 new jobs, as well as an influx of new business i
associated with Federal Express' operations. Furthermore, Federal Express is an acknowledged'
industry leader in noise pollution minimization, employee community involvement and minority
hiring practices. The hub will provide a new and important industry to North Carolina, as well as
an economic jumpstart necessary for the future well-being of our citizens.
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The success of the Federal Express hub project is instrumental to the future growth of the Triad
region. Feel free to contact my Charlotte office if I can be of any further assistance.
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Federal Agency
Melvin L. Watt
SF0002
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
24-3 Comment
The FedEx sorting facility will maintain and/or improve the quality of life in the Triad.
Response
Comment noted.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
Habitat Conservation Division
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
August 12, 1998
Please reference your August 3, 1998, letter concerning the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Statement for improvements to the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Guilford
County, North Carolina. Due to the location of this project, this work will not impact fishery
resources for which the National Marine Fisheries is responsible. Therefore, we will have no
comments or recommendations concerning this project.
If we can be of further assistance, please advise.
Sincerely,
L?H. Hardy
Chief, Beaufort Facility

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Larry H. Hardy
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12-3 Comment
U.S. Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - National Fisheries
Service has stated that the proposed project will not impact fishery resources for which the National
Marine Fisheries is responsible.
Response
Comment noted.
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Mr. Tommy Roberts
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Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
August 21, 1998
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There are many benefits to the state of North Carolina, especially the Piedmont. Triad!
Area, as a result of Federal Express's decision to place its Mid-Atlantic Hub at the Piedmont-
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It will create a great number of jobs (1500 I'm told, when the HUB is fully operational.) /
and serve a magnet for other business development. Local, state, and federal revenue will 6 v
increase as a result of the investment Federal Express will make. That means more money for
local educational facilities, improved parks and recreation, and other local and state J C)
infrastructure.
The hub will have an economic multiplier effect for the region and the State. Wages will -1
be spent on the entire range of goods and services from businesses in the area.
I know that the FAA will take these economic and all other factors into consideration as
this project is evaluated.
Kindest regards.
2?nitcd ?tatc? ?cnatc
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-3301
Sincerely,
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Federal Agency
Jesse Helms
SF0004
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-10 Comment
FedEx will be bringing not only investment and jobs to our state, they will bring with them a wave of
customers and suppliers who will also create investment in our state's economy and our citizens.
Response
Comment noted. The economic impacts of the proposed project are discussed in Section 5.4 and
Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-17 Comment
FedEx will add to the area's tax base, which will help to fund vital services for the area.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-10. As discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section
6 of Appendix E of the FEIS, projected additional employment and population growth within the Six-
County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the counties
included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019.
6-13 Comment
Proposed development at PTIA would represent an economy unlike any that has been seen for some
time.
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Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
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¦ Mr. 'IYmny Roberts
Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
I can writing in response to a recent Public Sccping Meeting conducted by
the Federal Aviation Administratiom in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the
first step in carpleting an R irrammntal Fact Statement (EIS) for proposed
improvements at Piednrmt Triad International Airport. As you know, the
projects that are the main focus of the EIS are the proposed construction and
operation of a new 9,000-foot air-carrier runway designated as Runway 5L/23R,
and the construction and operation of a new Federal Express (FedEx) sorting
and distribution facility.
FedEx is expected to construct a one-million square-foot facility on 175
acres reflecting an initial capital investment of between $230 million and
$300 million at Piednnnt Triad International Airport. The Bryan School of
Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro recently conducted
a study which estimates that 3,200 full-time equivalent jobs will be created
in the Piedmont Triad region in the next decade generating a total annual
household income of over $65 million by locating this facility at PiedmaZt
Triad International Airport. Additionally, this study concludes that the
total regional economic impact of the FedE x facility will average $160 million b- ?1
per year with a cumulative impact of $2.4 billion after 10 years of operation.
We are excited about the possibility of having such a good corporate] 5-5
citizen like FedEx locate to the Piedmont Triad. As you know, FedEx has been `
consistently recognized nationally by Fbrtune, Mother Janes, and the National b_b
Minority Business Council for creating a good work envirimirent for its
employees. FedEx continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to the
cam n-Lities in which it is located. This dedication can be seen in its
research and development of "hush kits" to make planes quieter and by
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As you may know, many residents around the airport have expressed
concerns about increased noise and pollution resulting from the construction
and operation of the FedEx facility. Over the past several months, we have
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met with these residents and shared their concerns with both PrIA and FedEx.
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and we are hopeful that evezy effort will be made to resolve these J ,
differences.
Please be sure that these camients are included as part of the record for
the EIS review. If you could info= our office upon carpletion of this study Z9-
and FAA's decision we would be most grateful. Thank you for your assistance
in this matter.
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29-12 Comment
Infrastructure improvements associated with the Hub will bring great benefits to PTIA and to the region for
many years to come. These improvements will enhance transportation facilities for existing companies
and assist our region in attracting new investment.
Response
Comment noted.
6-17 Comment
FedEx will add to the area's tax base, which will help to fund vital services for the area.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-10. As discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section
6 of Appendix E of the FEIS, projected additional employment and population growth within the Six-
County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the counties
included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
3-231 Comment
FedEx's dedication can be seen in its research and development of "hush-kits" to make planes quieter.
Response
Comment noted.
5-35 Comment
I am pleased to know that FedEx, through their Adopt-A-School program, has become a national model
for a successful initiative to improve education in the communities where FedEx employees live.

Response
Comment noted.
' 29-4 Comment
During the EIS review, we (U.S. Congressmen) know that you will hear many of these same concerns and
we are hopeful that every effort will be made to resolve these differences.
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All written comment letters and oral transcripts have been reviewed by the FAA over the course of the
EIS. The FAA has made every effort to comply with Federal, state and local laws and regulations that
apply to the proposed project.
29-6
Comment
Please be sure that these comments are included as part of the record for the EIS study. If you could
inform our office (U.S. Congressmen) upon completion of this study and FAA's decision we would be most
grateful.
Response
All written comment letters and oral transcripts are part of the FEIS. See supplemental documentation for
all public letters and transcripts. An executive summary of the FEIS will be sent to North Carolina
Congressmen.
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' 51H DISTRICT, NORTH CAROLINA
COMMITTEE:'
COMMERCE
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Waobington, RIC 20515-3305
Mr. Tommy Roberts
Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
1701 Columbia Avenue
Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337-2746
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I am writing to you today to follow up on the Federal Aviation Administration's "Scoping"
meeting on the Environmental Impact Study for the proposed FedEx Mid-Atlantic Hub at the
Piedmont Triad International Airport.
FedEx intends to create an initial total of 700 full and part time jobs at the Hub which will
provide generous salaries, health care, vision care, dental care, profit sharing plans, and 5
retirement benefits to employees. In addition, the construction of the facility alone will generate
$4.1 million per year in new North Carolina tax revenue. In the first ten years, economic experts
project an economic impact of $1.4- $2.4 billion in the area. Procurement of construction .6'
materials and workers for the Hub alone will pump an estimated $230 million into the local
economy.
I believe that regional businesses with a desire to be more cost competitive and to have quicker
access to their customers and suppliers will begin locating closer to the Hub. This projection can PID
be proven by the growth of businesses near the Indianapolis, Indiana Hub and the Fort Worth.
Texas Hub. In Indianapolis, over 60 new manufacturing and distribution companies have
expanded or located near the Hub. In Fort Worth, the Hub has indirectly created 7,000 new jobs,
with the companies creating those jobs investing more than $700 million in the Fort Worth area.
A Mid-Atlantic Hub, with its proximity to state-of-the-art medical facilities in Charlotte and at
Wake Forest, Duke, and North Carolina Universities, will become an ideal location for regional
distribution companies which supply biomedical supplies, medical equipment, and other high
tech goods.
FedEx also places a high priority on its commitment as a responsible and philanthropic member 5-00
of any community that they join. FedEx has established an "Adopt-A- School" program ---
Memphis and has since expanded it nationwide. The Points of Light Foundation chose the
company as one of seven companies to be honored with a 1996 "Award for Excellence in a -
Corporate Community Service." In 1997, FedEx employees contributed $5.5 million to the
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United Way and $230,000 to local and national chapters of the March of Dimes.
These examples are only a few of the many positive impacts a FedEx Hub will have on this area
of North Carolina, and I appreciate you taking time out of your schedule to review my strong
endorsement of this project. If I can ever be of any assistance to you or your agency, please do
not hesitate to contact my office.
erely,
Richard Bu
Member of ongress
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Federal Agency
Richard Burr
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5-15 Comment
FedEx will provide strong employee benefits for those employees working at the new sorting hub, even for
part-time employees.
Response
Comment noted.
6-17 Comment
FedEx will add to the area's tax base, which will help to fund vital services for the area.
Response -
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-10. As discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section
6 of Appendix E of the FEIS, projected additional employment and population growth within the Six-
County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the counties
included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019.
6-10 Comment
FedEx will be bringing not only investment and jobs to our state, they will bring with them a wave of
customers and suppliers who will also create investment in our state's economy and our citizens.
Response
Comment noted. The economic impacts of the proposed project are discussed in Section 5.4 and
Appendix E of the FEIS.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
29-17 Comment
Local charities will benefit from addition of a great corporate citizen.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
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Susan Fruchter
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29-106 Comment
' National Geodetic Survey information should be reviewed for identifying the location and designation of
any geodetic control monuments that maybe affected by the planning process. If there are any planned
activities which will disturb or destroy these monuments, NGS requires not less than 90 days notification
in advance of such activities in order to plan for their relocation. NGS recommends that funding for this
project includes the cost of any relocation(s) required.
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Please see response to Comment 29-73.

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Ms. Donna M. Meyer
1?11vimnmental Program Specialist
Federal Aviation Admittistrution
17Ol .-olumbir. Avenue, Su'te ?='bQ
College Park. Georgia 30337
Dear Ms. Meyer:
'T'his is in response to the reyuesl for the. Department of the Interior's comments on the Draft l".nvironrrturial
Impact Statement for the expansion of the Piedmont Triad International Airport, City of Greenshort), Guilford
county, North Carolina.
Lin the absence of a Section 4(f) Evaluation and a selected alternative, we reserve our ccymnaents until it
preferred alternative has been selected and a Section 4(f) bwaluatiun has been prepared. It appears thrt. ;evcral I0
historic properties are within this project urea and may be affected by at least increased noise pollution]
We are opposed to environmental approval of this project until a Section-4(t) Evaluation has been hrepaaed 10-3
and reviewed by the l I.S. Department of the interio+
Genervl Comments
The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (L)EIS), plated
April 20tH), for the proposed Runway 51J23R, a proposed new overnight express air cargo sorting and
clistrihutitm facility (hedEx Mid Atlantic Huh), and associated developments at Piedmont Triad International
Airport (1111A), near the City of Greensboro, Guilford County. North Carolina.
According to the DEIS. the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes one of six project plan% for
improvements to the existing airport layout that are intended to effectively meet the operational requirements
of the proposed air cargo huh. The preferred alternative project plan isW -A• This plan will permanently ely 32 disturb approximately 410 aces of varying biotic comtn ect ties, `d[ g sed, the peel [erred alternative w 111twe
and ;approximately 36 acres of floodplain. Of the six prof plans prop
the second greatust amount of impact to wetlands and the third greatest amount of impact to flot-odplain habitat.
"1'he proposed action would likely degrade or eliminate important habitat for many ecologically valttuhle Ja
aquatic, terrestrial, and avian specie] Various herpetofauna likely to inhabit this area include the upland
chorus frog (Pseuduc•ris feriarunt), green frog (Rana cla?nitans), bullfrog (Rana raucsbeianer), Eastern box
tuille (%errapene corn ina), and redbelly snake (Storeria occipitomaculata). Mammals, such as the white-
opossum (S?ylvilhgmv
tailed acct (Uducoilirtr.r rirginn Enci?ntch,.Ps) raccoonn(Proc.•yun r Eastern cottontail
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o iro?inirr?rer), may also occur in the vicinity of the proposed project area. Various neotropical avifuuna. such
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ification and recharge, flood and storm water abatement, sediment retention, and wildlife
groundwater pur
Notch Carolina has experienced several severe storm events, and the floodplain system
habitat. In recent years
has been vital in upland habitat protection and environmental recovery from the flooding crated by these
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indirect loss of important fish and wildlife habitat, compensatory mitigation would satisfy the "nod
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lanting native woodland vegetation.
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mend the acreage of converted riparian habitat he mitigated at an appropriate ratio: ?:1
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restoration, 4:1 enhancement, and 10;1 preservation '
The American bald eagle (Haliaeerus leueocephalus) is the only known federally-listed species in Guilford
ent in the project area; however.
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county. The DFIS indicates that preferred habitat for this species
en documented within five miles of the proposed construction site. Vascular plants.
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' We believe that the requirements of Section 7 of the Act have been satisfied ?We remind you that obligations
under Section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified
action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action
' is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; (3) a new species is listed or
critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
The possible water-related impacts of the proposed construction have been discussed in the Draft EIS.
However, much of the discussion is qualitative in nature (for example, "...waters expected to be most
affected..." (Draft EIS, Volume 1: DOCYJMENTATION, Chapter 5.0, Environmental Consequences. Sur face
Water Quality, first paragraph, page 5-86); "...water quality impacts in these two sub basins would be
' minimal..." (Section 5.11.3.1 No-Action Alternative, fiust paragraph, page 5-92); and "...would impact a total
of...," (Draft EIS, Surface Water Oki . second paragraph, page 5-142). To the extent possible, additional
quantitative information regarding the possible water-related impacts should be included in the Draft E1S, to
ullow for their more definitive identification.
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Page 5-82, Section 5.6.1, Overview of Impacts Tearing areas of vegetation during construction would result
in short-term turbidity impacts in the surface waters of all three sub-basins in the proposed project area, and 1-33
mitigation treasures are proposed to minimize these impacts. However, because the proposed construction
will take a number of years to complete, the turbidity impacts might be more than short-term in their effects
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments.
Sincerely,
Willie R. Taylor
Director, Office of Environmental
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10-2 Comment
In the absence of a Section 4(f) Evaluation and a selected alternative, we (DOI) reserve our comments '
until a preferred alternative has been selected and a Section 4(f) Evaluation has been prepared. It
appears that several historic properties are within this project area and may be affected by at least
increased noise pollution. '
Response
As stated in Chapter 3, Alternatives, of the FEIS, the FAA has selected Alternative W1-A1 as the '
Preferred Alternative for the proposed project at PTIA. This alternative would not have a direct or indirect
impact to Section 303(c) resources. This alternative will have an indirect adverse impact from noise to one
(1) historic architectural property covered under Section 106, the Campbell-Gray Farm, which is eligible '
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The FAA, in consultation with the NCSHPO, has
determined that this property would be adversely affected by Alternative W1-A1, and a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) (Appendix G of this EIS) has been entered into by the FAA, SHPO and PTAA to '
mitigate the adverse noise impacts.
The FAA and SHPO have also concurred that the adverse effect to this property under Section 106 does
not constitute a constructive use under Section 303(c) because it does not substantially impair the historic
integrity of the site under which it was listed (Criterion C). Therefore Section 303(c) does not apply, and
Alternative W1-A1 would not result in indirect Section 303(c) impacts, and a separate Section 303(c)
Evaluation is not warranted.
10-3 Comment
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Response
Comment noted. Please see responses to Comment 10-2.
12-4 Comment '
The proposed action would likely degrade or eliminate important habitat for many ecologically valuable
aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species.
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Response
Please refer to sections 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11 of the FEIS for details on potential impacts to wildlife habitats
and animal species.
12-5 Comment
Any development in or around the preferred project site is likely to permanently affect the local fauna by ,
habitat loss, fragmentation or degradation.
Response ,
Please refer to Sections 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11 in the FEIS for details on what the projected impacts to local
fauna and habitat will be.
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' 14-8 Comment
The wetlands potentially impacted by the proposed project include a permanently flooded stream and
floodplain system of Brush Creek and its' associated tributaries. The functions of these wetland areas
include groundwater purification and recharge, flood and stormwater abatement, sediment retention and
wildlife habitat.....These wetlands serve as a valuable storage area for storm and flood waters by holding
the water temporarily and releasing it slowly, as well as serving as important habitat for wildlife. The
proposed activities will likely reduce or eliminate these significant biological functions.
Response
Please see response to Comment 14-4.
9-32 Comment
The possible water-related impacts of the proposed construction have been discussed in the EIS.
However, much of the discussion is qualitative in nature ...To the extent possible, additional quantitative
' information regarding the possible water-related impacts should be included in the Draft EIS, to allow for
their more definitive identification.
Response
The concentrations and types of pollutants expected from the operation of the proposed project and
reasonable alternatives are in Tables 5.6.3-5 and 5.6.3-6 in the FEIS.
25-3 Comment
In accordance with Executive Order 11988, we (DOI) recommend making strong efforts to protect the
floodplain community and the associated wildlife from degradation by avoiding or minimizing wetland
impacts.
Response
The initial development and evaluation of alternatives to the proposed project took into account the
avoidance and minimization of floodplain impacts. However, all of the reasonable alternatives would result
in unavoidable impacts to 100-year floodplain areas. PTAA's proposed Mitigation Program for the
' Preferred Alternative, contained in Section 6.3 of the FEIS, has identified mitigation measures to protect
beneficial floodplain values.
' 14-9 Comment
The USDOI strongly recommend mitigating on-site within the project area for the impacted wetlands,
including establishing vegetated buffer zones and replanting native woodland vegetation. In addition, we
recommend the acreage of converted riparian habitat be mitigated at an appropriate ratio: 2:1 restoration,
4:1 enhancement, and 10:1 preservation.
' Response
Comment noted. Please see Section 6.3 of the FEIS which contains a summary of the Wetland and
Stream Mitigation Plan for wetland impacts that has been submitted to the USACE, EPA and NCDENR.
' This plan includes both on-site and off-site mitigation.
13-2 Comment
Based on information provided in the DEIS, the Fish and Wildlife Service concurs that this project is not
likely to adversely affect any Federally-listed species, their formally designated critical habitat, or species
currently proposed for Federal listing under the (Endangered Species) Act. We believe that the
' requirements of Section 7 of the Act have been satisfied.
Response
Comment noted. Please refer to Appendix A for agency coordination.
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9-33 Comment '
Clearing areas of vegetation during construction would result in short-term turbidity impacts to surface
waters of all three sub-basins in the proposed project area, and mitigation measures are proposed to '
minimize these impacts. However, because the proposed construction will take a number of years to
complete, the turbidity impacts might be more than short-term in their effects.
Response '
Comment noted. However, land disturbance takes place in the early steps of the proposed project. The
contractor will be required to abide by the terms of an NPDES permit, which requires the on-site
containment of sediments from the construction site with use of Best Management Practices (BMPs).
These BMPs are discussed in Section 6.2.4 of the FEIS.

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USDA UNITED STATES Natural Resources 3309 Burlington Road
DEPARTMENT OF Conservation Greensboro, NC 27405
AGRICULTURE Service Phone: [phone] X3
DATE: April 28, 2000
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SUBJECT: Correction- Appendix A
Draft EIS-Piedmont Triad International Airport
TO: Ms. Donna M. Meyer
Department of Transportation -
Federal Aviation Administration
1701 Columbia Ave, Suite 2-260 -
College Park, GA 30337-2747
This letter is to request a change on the index page for Appendix A, Agency Correspondence.
' The dates of 8-11-99 and 8-27-99 shows the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conversation
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The correct agency name should be: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service. This agency name change was made several years ago by USDA and
is shown on the correspondence from our Resource Soil Scientist.
Please make the necessary changes.

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District Conservationist
cc: W. E. Woody, NRCS Resource Soil Scientist
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15-1 Comment
The correct agency name referenced in Appendix A, Agency Correspondence, letters dated 9/11/99 and '
8/27/99 should be Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Response '
Comment noted. This edit has been made in the FEIS.

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Ms. Donna M. Meyer
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
1701 Columbia Avenue. Suite 2-260
College Park. Georgia 30337-2747
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SUBJECT: EPA Review of FAA DEIS for "Proposed Runway 5L/23R, Proposed
New Overnight Express Air Cargo Sorting and Distribution Facility,
and Associated Developments;" Piedmont Triad International Airport;
City of Greensboro, Guilford County, NC; CEQ No. 000101
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Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
and Section 309 of the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
reviewed the subject Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) prepared by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). This DEIS concerns the expansion of the Piedmont Triad
International Airport (PTIA) proposed by the Sponsor -- the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority
(PTAA). Our comments are summarized in this letter and detailed in the appended Detailed
Comments.
The proposed action involves the addition of the Sponsor's overnight express air
cargo runway and associated facilities. and would make PTIA a hub for Federal Express
(i.e.. FedEx Mid-Atlantic Hub). Initially. 48 daily express air cargo operations are proposed
during a late-night and early-morning time frame, with additional runway capacity being available
for future expansion. Because the PTIA site involves physical constraints. runway and
taxiing bridges over roadways are proposed as well as relocation of homes and businesses.
Environmentally, wetlands and floodplains would also be impacted.
Of the 42 action alternatives considered. the Sponsor identified five that satisfied its
criteria (W2-A. W3-A. N-D. N-E and W 1-A 1). These were evaluated and carried forward
throughout the DEIS. The No-Action Alternative was also evaluated in this way for comparison.
The Sponsor selected Alternative W2-A as the proposed alternative. which may or may not also
be FAA's federal preferred alternative in the Final EIS (FE1S). or FAA's selected alterr7atil'C in
the Record of Decision (ROD).
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[EPA has environmental objections with the Sponsor's proposal (W2-A) as well as all of
the other presented action alternatives for the FedEx hub. We therefore prefer the No-Action
Alternative which proposes some airport improvements but no cargo hub at PTIA. Specifically.
we base our environmental objections on the fact that we do not believe that the DEIS fully 2 go
describes the proposed air cargo operations and the associated potential noise impacts. nor the
mitigation of those impacts. We particularly disagree with runway alternatives oriented in a
general north-south direction (technically a northwest-southeast direction) such as N-D and N-E.
These runways are perpendicular to the existing runway layout and therefore seem to constitute a
traffic controller. safety and efficiency problem. Environmentally, such alternatives would also
expose flyover noise issues to a new set of people living near the airport that did not expect to be 3 -2ZI
so directly impacted since the existing PTIA runways are oriented in a general east-west
(technically, northeast-southwest) direction.
Given the physical constraints of the PTIA site
and that several alternatives (including
the Sponsor's W2-A) would include runway and taxiing bridges (i.e., roadway tunnels). we
recommend that the safety of the alternatives be identified and compared in the FEI?] The safety
history of such runway bridges at existing or former airports should also be documented in the
FEIS. In addition, the FEIS should discuss FAA's regulations (and/or any other regulations)
regarding Runway Safety Areas (RSAs) just beyond the end of runways and the Runway
Protection Zones (RPZs) beyond the RSAs. Of interest are the compatible versus incompatible
land uses that regulations would allow in these areas. Such land uses should then be related to the
project proposed.
We understand that the FHWA North Carolina Division has determined that only general
conformity and not transportation conformity would apply for the proposed PTIA project, which
includes various transportation actions such as roadway relocations and runway bridges over
roadways. We further understand that FHWA, as a cooperating agency to FAA for the present
EIS, would likely adopt the FAA EIS for their NEPA roadway actions.Eince roadway projects
are associated with the PTIA proposal and since FHWA is a cooperating agency to FAA for the
DEIS. the FEIS should substantiate the decision that transportation conformity does not apply for ?? -?
this proposed project Transportation conformity criteria discussed in the appended Detailed
Comments including funding. approval and inclusion in a conforming transportation plan. should
be discussed and applied to the present project.
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Lin regard to noise documentation. we believe that the DEIS does not provide a detailed
description of the proposed air cargo facility and its potential impacts, particularly from a
day-to-day operational point of view. The FEIS should disclose this operational information,
such as when the FedEx air cargo flights would be arriving, how long are they on the ground, '
and when they depart. Specific time frames should be provided for each operatio2?i(e.g., in
the year 2005, the 16.4 FedEx arrivals per Table 5.1.2-4 will take place between 11 pm and 1
am). Table 1.3-1 indicates that air cargo operations will only take place five days a week (52
weeks @5 days =260 days). The FEIS should identify which of the seven nights per week the
FedEx operations will take place. Since there are already ongoing air cargo operations at the

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airport, the FEIS also needs to describe these operations in relationship to the proposed FedEx
operations (operational information, etc.). L The additional noise situation of noisy takeoff and
landing events during the sensitive nighttime period of operation should also be better 3??09
characterized. A metric more specific to this relatively short four-to-five hour time frame
should be used for the analysis to supplement the averaged metrics (DNL and Leq(9)
descriptors) used in the DEISM.
In regard to noise effects,LEPA is concerned that the parallel runway proposal would 3-410
not only increase overall airport noise, but that new intrusive noise would be introduced almost
daily due to the proposed air cargo express flight operations during sensitive late-night and
early-morning time periodsJThe DEIS proposes that all FedEx landings and takeoffs would
come from and go toward the southwestern section, which would impact those scattered
residences located there and avoid the more concentrated single family homes located in the 3 _Z3 3
northeastern section.rAs a FedEx hub, we believe the potential is great for operational expansion
on the new parallel runway beyond the proposed 48 daily operations, which would then generate
even more noise during this nighttime perio CI addition, as capacity eventually grows at PTIA 3
and use of the cargo runway for FedEx as well as other commercial airlines increases, we
anticipate that the single family residences in the northeastern section of Greensboro (which are
currently not forecasted in the DEIS to be located within the DNL. 65 contour per Fig. 5.1.4-2 for
W2-A). could receive greater noise impacts and ultimately be included in the DNL 65 dB conto`2
LEPA believes that noise mitigation was not adequately addressed in the DEIS. The
proposed action does not include adequate non-operational (land use) noise mitigation that is -3-111
needed to reduce/remove non-compatible residential land uses in the projected DNL >65 dB
contour If the Sponsor's Alternative W2-A is pursued at PTIA, additional land use and
possible operational mitigation would be needed to relieve the aircraft noise impacts for all
residents within these contours. Of particular concern are those residents in the southwestern
section that would be impacted by the proposed night FedEx operations (arrivals on 5R/5L and
departures on 23R/23L). Although page 6-9 provides a short discussion of possible non-
operational noise mitigation measures that may be implemented, no FAA/PTIA commitment to
mitigate is provided. We strongly recommend that these possible measures be implemented.
There should be an aggressive residential acquisition program that might initially target all
residents that would be impacted by the nighttime FedEx aircraft operations. Acoustical
treatment (storm doors and windows and other insulation) should also be provided to residents
within these contours that prefer not to be purchased. Also, noise impacts should be
documented within the DNL 60 dB contour, since noise impacts do exist outside the DNL 65
dB contour.
It appears that the airport authority does not participate in FAA's FAR Part 150 Noise
Compatibility Program. Participation in the Part 150 program may be very useful in future
years as it will allow the public to be involved in a formal noise mitigation process as aircraft
operations increase in years beyond 2009. [We strongly encourage the PTAA to participate in
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Although there may not be a project EJ impact, FAA should reconsider EJ effects
after incorporation of the information requested in the Detailed Comments and a reassessment
is made. While noise impacts at various levels can be expected for residents living near an
airport, any selected FAA action alternative should minimize such noise impacts for the affected 2-6--`q
general public. Moreover.tthe EJ analysis should insure that affected minority and low-income
populations in the area are not disproportionately impacted through alternative selection. runway
orientation, flight paths, hours of operation and other operational and land use considerations.
FAA mitigative methods such as residential purchases and sound-proofing treatments shoulp
consider all communities during the FAA Part 150 process of mitigating residents toward the
DNL 65 dB contour (i.e.. DNL 75, 70 and 65 dB contours). However, special attention should
be given to EJ communities that may exist within the 65 dB contour (where mitigation is
often incomplete) if, due to the overall health and societal conditions that may exist in the EJ
community, noise impacts would have, or likely would have, a substantive cumulative effect
on such conditions.
Page 5-210 states that "[c]oordination with the cities of Greensboro. high Point. and
Winston-Salem as well as Guilford County indicate that there are no other known major planned
developments in the PTIA area that need to be considered on a cumulative basis." However it
seems unrealistic that no substantive projects are planned within the foreseeable future for the
greater Greensboro area. The FEIS should revisit this and further discuss potential federal or 20-F
non-federal projects and their specific impacts (particularly those impacts similar to the proposed
action) within a 10-15 year horizon
EPA rates this DEIS as an "EO-2," i.e.. we have Environmental Objections to the
Sponsor's proposal and request some additional information in the FEIS. We base this rating
primarily on the fact we do not believe that the DEIS fully describes the proposed air cargo
operations and the associated potential noise impacts, nor fully address the mitigation of those
impacts.
We appreciate the opportunity to review the DEIS. Should you have questions regarding
our comments, feel free to contact Chris Hoberg of my staff at 404/562-9619.
Sincerely,

Heinz J. Mueller, Chief
Office of Environmental Assessment
Environmental Accountability Division
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DETAILED COMMENTS

We offer the following detailed comments on the DEIS for FAA's consideration and
incorporation into the FEIS:
? Alternatives
* Sponsor's Preferred Alternative - At this early stage of the NEPA process. the action being
proposed is the Sponsor's (PTAA's) proposed alternative. which may or may of also be 2r
FAA's federal preferred alternative. PTAA has proposed Alternative W2-AtFAA's preferred
alternative will need to be identified in the FEIS and the FAA selected alternative will need to
be identified in the Record of Decision (RODD
LWe suggest that the Sponsor's proposed Alternative W2-A be so-designated (i.e.. as the
Sponsor"s proposal) in tables comparing the various alternatives and also be identified earlier in 2,82.
the documen as the Sponsor's selection In the Executive Summary. it does not become clear
that W2-A is the Sponsor's proposal until page S-11" even though this proposal was depicted
earlier (Fig. S-1: pg. S-3) and compared to other considered alternatives (Fig. S-2 and Table S-1).
Based on Tables S-1 and S-2 comparing alternatives. the Sponsor's Alternative W2-A is
predicted to impact a relatively large amount of wetlands (32.3 ac), a relatively moderate number
of floodplains (36.6 ac). relocate a relatively low number of homes (9) and businesses (10).
conflict with an equal number of hazardous waste sites (6)" impact the least number of people
(531) by a significant +1.5 dB DNL increase in noise. and is the least expensive ($2213M).
The Sponsor's airport selection criteria listed on page S-5, which were apparently best satisfied
v PTIA. include a "no unexpected or unresolvable environmental problems" criterion. The FEIS
should further discuss this concept since the overnight hub operations would result in significant=1 13
noise during late-night and early-morning hours. How do the Sponsor and Airport Authority plan
to resolve the noise elevations for residents living within the DNL >65 dB contours (or even
outside the DNL 65 contour where noise impacts also exist)
* EPA's Preference - EPA has environmental objections with the proposed project: specifically.
' we do not believe the DEIS fully describes the proposed air cargo operations and the associated
potential noise impacts as well as the mitigation of those impacts. Consequently. EPA has
environmental objections with the all of the presented action alternatives for the FedEx hub. and'
therefore prefers the No-Action Alternative (which proposes some airport improvements but no a-
cargo hub at PTIA).e believe that the proposed addition of an overnight cargo operation.
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airport for capacity, safety or other reasons. EPA further believes that in order for an overnight
air express operation to be reasonable environmentally, it would need to be removed from areas
of public development -- particularly residential communities -- where the airport is surrounded by
compatible land use with minimal sensitive noise receptors.7This does not appear to be the case at
PTIA where single family residences exist in the area, in both the southwest (scattered) and
northeast (concentrated) sections.
Although EPA prefers the No-Action Alternative, we offer the following comments on the five
action alternatives further evaluated in the DEIS:
o WA-2: F-if the Sponsor's proposed Alternative WA-2 is pursued at PTIA, additional
mitigation would be needed to relieve the aircraft noise impacts for all residents within the DNL
65+ dB contours. This would include federal purchase ("buyouts") of impacted residents and
acoustical treatment for remaining affected residences (also see Noise comments below).
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o WA-3: This alternative is comparable to WA-2 but has less wetland impact and more
noise impact and relocations.
o N-D and N-E:CRunway alternatives that are oriented in a general north-south '
(technically, a northwest-southeast) direction, i.e., the fifteen X. N and S series alternatives in
Figure S-3 including N-D and N-E. should probably be rejected unless the Greensboro area has S
dramatically shifting wind direction These runways are perpendicular to the existing runway
layout and therefore seem to constitute a traffic controller. safety and efficiency problem. They
would also expose flyover noise issues to a new set of people living near the airport that did not
expect to be directly impacted, based on existing PTIA runways oriented in a general east-west
(technically, northeast-southwest) direction (except for crosswind Runway 14/32). We also note
that Alternative N-D is predicted to have the greatest wetland impact (36.8 ac) of all further
evaluated alternatives.
o WI-A I : LOf the five action alternatives evaluated. EPA believes that Alternative
W 1-A 1. although not without impacts, has some environmental mer Based on Tables S- I and
S-2 comparing alternatives, this alternative is predicted to impact the lowest amount of wetlands 2-86
(27.3 ac), a relatively moderate number of floodplains (25.4 ac), relocate a relatively high number
of homes (47) and businesses (21), conflict with an equal number of hazardous waste sites (6).
impact a relatively low number of people (549) by a significant +1.5 dB DNL increase in noise.
and is relatively inexpensive ($227.3M). This alternative also relocates roadways to areas north
of the proposed cargo runway (Fig. S-3) such that the runway bridge associated with the other
alternatives is avoided (although a taxiing runway bridge would still remain). On the other hand.
road construction impacts for these roadway relocations (including the highest stream relocation
impacts: 15,785.4 linear feet), exist with this alternative as well as a relatively high number of
home/business relocations. However, it is plausible that several of these prospective relocatees
might not oppose leaving the airport area due to increasing noise and other pollutants attributable
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? RSAs and RPZs - Recently in Burbank. CA. a Southwest Airlines jet skidded beyond the
runway into the Runway Safety Area (RSA) and the clear zone (or Runway Protection Zone:
RPZ) and almost crashed into a gas station. ITThe FEIS should discuss FAA's regulations (and/or
any other regulations) regarding RSAs just beyond the end of the runway and the RPZs beyond 30-11
the RSAs in terms of compatible land use in these areas and incompatible land use there. as well
as how this relates to the proposed project,
We note that RPZs were discussed on page S-11 and elsewhere in the alternatives discussion.
Alternative W2-C was in part rejected since the proposed FedEx sorting/distribution center would
be located in the RPZ of proposed Runway 5L/23R. We agree with FAA's Advisory Circular
150/5300-13 concerning RPZs to the extent that it recommends "...that it is desirable that the
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In fact, EPA believes the required compatible land use in this
RPZ remain clear of all objects.
area should be a cleared RPZ with no or little human interaction.
? Noise - In addition to the noise documentation. effects and mitigation comments provided in
the main letter, we offer the following specific noise concerns:

* Noise Metrics - Due to the unique operational characteristics of air cargo hub facilities, we
believe that disclosure of additional operational/noise information is required. While the
existing information on DNL (the accepted descriptor for airports) and 9-hour Leq (Leq(9)) is
useful, it does not provide a totally accurate view of the additional noise situation, i.e., noisy
takeoff and landing events occurring during a relatively short late-night and early-morning
timeframe. DNL data are based on average daily operations, which are obtained from total
annual operations (total operations divided by 365 days), while Leq(9) data are averaged over
9 hours. As previously noted, FedEx operations will only occur on 260 nights not 365 nights,
and it is also highly unlikely that FedEx operations will occur over a 9-hour period (ref:
supplemental 9-hour Leq data in Appendix B), but more realistically will be compressed into a
four-to-five-hour period.. While the current information/data is correct for the average daily
situation, it understates the noise exposure for an actual operational day since quieter time
periods (i.e., times/days without FedEx flights, holidays, etc.) are also part of the annual
(DNL) and 9-hour (Leq) average. Consequently, the actual noise impact during FedEx take-
offs and landings would be significantly greater than data for the averaged metrics (DNL and
Leq(9)) would suggest. EPA therefore requests that additional supplemental exposure
information/data be provided to more realistically represent the projected situations
F We also note that while the SEL supplemental data (Appendix B) is very useful, an explanation
' of the metric does not appear until Appendix C. This section should highlight the fact that the
SEL is 5-to-10 dB above the Maximum A-weighted sound level. In addition, Appendix C
refers to ALm for Maximum A-weighted sound level, while page 5-4 in Volume 1 refers to
Lmax. The FEIS discussion should be more consistent.

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clarified. ! For example page 1-5 (third paragraph), it states that the goal is to have two
widely-spaced parallel runways to support 48 daily FedEx air cargo operations (24 departures
and 24 landings) by 2005. Table 5.1.2-4 shows only 17.1 FedEx departures projected for 3"2Cl
2005, although there are 9.6 other cargo operations projected to occur. The same is true for
data contained in Table 5.1.2-D
* Runway Use Percentagees - A review of runway use percentages (Table 4.2.5-3) for 1998
indicates that Runway 23 is used approximately 75 % of the time for both arrivals and
departures. This is also true for the 2005 and 2009 No-Action Alternative. In Table 5.1.2-7,
it indicates that FedEx will use 23L/23R and 5R/5L for departures and arrivals. LWe believe
that the FEIS should provide wind information with a discussion to support that FedEx can
operate in this manner 95 % of the time
The FEIS needs to provide a discussion that clearly states that 95 % of the night FedEx
operations will take place to the southwest of the airport. This population would live under
both the approaches to runways 23L/23R and the departures on runways 5R/5L and would
therefore be exposed to the majority of FedEx aircraft operational noise. In order to reduce
the noise exposure to the population that lives to the northeast, departures from runway 5L and
arrivals on runway 23R have been restricted. While this may be the preferred operation (based
on averages), there should be some discussion that actual operations may change due to
directions by Air Traffic Control in response to local weather and requests by pilots. We also
believe that as both FedEx and other commercial aircraft operations increase, that there will be
increasing pressure to use Runway 5L for departures and 23R for arrivals. [We recommend
that the FEIS discuss/develop a process that the PTAA and FAA air traffic control will use to
include the public into the decision process when future runway use increases beyond those
stated in the DEIS (2.5 % to 5

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* Airport Land Use - his clear that land use near airports should be zoned compatible with
noise and air quality impacts associated with airports. Since a northern parallel runway is now
being proposed (and was apparently included in the Master Plan Update for some time), it is
unclear as to why single family residences were allowed to be constructed in areas such as the
above-referenced northeastern section of the PTIA site While we agree that the NEPA
process was not completed at the time nearby residences were sold and that the Master Plan is
a living document that can be modified,;we suggest that the City of Greensboro carefully
consider zoning potential impact areas accordingly and make realtors aware of potential or - ??
planned airport expansions in order to advise home buyers of potential land use conflicts

* Mitigation =EPA believes that an aggressive federal buyout program is needed to
compensate for noise impacts within the DNL 65+ contours. However, we recognize that
complete residential buyouts within these contours is expensive and that current Congressional
allocations may not suffice. We also recognize that worst-case contours should be mitigated
first (DNL 75 and DNL 70 contours) followed by the DNL 65. The previously suggested
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such federal funding limitations and allow for more complete compensation Present and other
FAA EISs should also provide full disclosure of noise impacts within the affected contours
outside of the DNL 65 contour. so that noise impacts will be documented regardless of the
current funding limitations in noise mitigation.
* Editorial - We note that in Appendix B of Volume 2, the supplemental metric data refers to
the 2005 and 2019 cases. We presume that the "2019" horizon year was intended to be
"2009". The FEIS should clarify this. Appendix I (air quality) also refers to 2019 and even
2025 (see specific comments below). The FEIS should discuss if this is accurate and if so,
the reliability of such long-termed projections.
Air Quality - We offer the following comments:
* General Comments
o Conformity - We understand that the FHWA North Carolina Division has determined
that only general conformity and not transportation conformity would apply for the proposed
PTIA project, which includes various transportation actions such as roadway relocations and
runway bridges over roadways. We further understand that FHWA. as a cooperating agency to
FAA for the present EIS, would likely adopt the FAA EIS for their NEPA roadway actions.
Since roadway projects are associated with the PTIA proposal and since FHWA is a cooperating
agency to FAA for the DEIS, the document should substantiate the decision that transportation
conformity does not apply for this proposed project. Transportation conformity mould apply if:
1) FHWA/FTA (Title 23) funds are used for the roadway project(s) and/or FHWA/FTA approval
is required., or 2) the project sponsor is a routine recipient or federal funds and the project is
regionally significant. The transportation conformity requirements would be satisfied if the
roadway project(s) is included in the currently conforming transportation plan/TIP and has not
changed, significantly in design or scope.
o Ozone -Ln order to give a more accurate assessment of the current state of air quality 74(o
in Guilford County, the FEIS should note that the county will likely be designated nonattainment
under the eight-hour ozone standard (e.g., pg. 4-61)'-
o Ground Transportation Emissions -1 The details of the analysis for ground ,,7
transportation emissions (e.g.. MOBILE,,input files. VMT, speeds) are not contained in the DEIS. ?'3
These should be contained in Appendix I,,)
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o Pa. 4-61 (First Full Paragraph. Line 5) - The phrase "Nonattainment areas are further
classified as extreme..." should read "Ozone nonattainment areas are further classified as
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o P2.4-61 (Second Paragraph of Section 4.3.6-2) -CO, should be added to the list of _
exhaust gas emissions from aircraft engines. It is a major aircraft exhaust gas and a greenhouse
gas.
o Pg. 4-62 - The term budget is used several times where it should read inventory.
o Pg. 5-74 (Section 5.5.2.4, Line _4) - "' f the airport, the emissions inventory includes
all motor vehicles traveling to, from and around the airport on..." The emissions impacts of
off-airport motor vehicles should include the emissions over the entire trip to/from the airport
from/to the trip origin/destination, not just in the vicinity of the airport. This can be estimated by
using the Piedmont Triad Regional travel demand model. This requirement is satisfied if the
proposed airport and runway improvements and the associated effects on trip-making in the
region are included in the currently conforming transportation plan/TIP 1
o Pg 5-77( Last Bullet of Section 5.5.4) - "The vast majority (74 percent) of emissions
associated with PTIA continue to be in the form of CO, followed by NOx (18 percent) and VOCs
(7 percent)." This comparison is not relevant.
o P2. 5-185 (First Paragraph of Section 5.19.3.1, Line 4 From Bottom) - Refer to the
sentence "Turbidity is considered a short-term impact because the elevated suspended solids
creating turbid conditions tend to dissipate soon after the land disturbance commences." The last
word of this sentence should read "concludes" or "ends", not "commences." This also occurs in
other areas of the text.
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No-Action Alternative. including the new interchanges at Bryan Blvd. and Old Oak Ridge Rd. and
the relocation of Regional Rd. Furthermore, the report should make it clear that the No-Action
ground transportation ,improvements have been included in the area's approved transportation plan
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the alternatives should be resolved and a consistent set of numbers should be used for the FEIS
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adjusted upward using the 2025 projections with the projected air cargo facility employment
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between the 2019 adjusted traff c projections and the 1994 base year traffic to project horizon
year 2005 traffic would provide a more accurate prediction? More accurate than what?'
o Appendix I, pp,. 5-13 Section 5.5.7, Line 31 At is not necessarily true that "any
provisions for or enhancements to roadway or intersection projects that permit free-flow and
high-speed travel would have corresponding benefits to air quality." The MOBILES emission
factors for NOx and VOCs have minima in the intermediate speed ranges and increase at higher
speed For example: Strategies that reduce vehicle-miles traveled, combine trip-making,
encourage carpooling and encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation, do reduce
emissions and should be considered as possible mitigation measures.
? Wetlands and Water Quality - For the evaluated action alternatives, wetland losses are
predicted to range from 27.3 to 36.8 acres. The No-Action Alternative preferred by EPA is
predicted to impact approximately two-thirds less acreage (9.8 ac).
Wetland impacts and acreages are discussed in Table 5.11.2-1. Stream relocations are also
quantified in linear feet and ponds in -acres. Howeverotal wetland acreages do not include
stream relocation impacts (although pond acreages were included). Total wetland acreages
should reflect all three categories (floodplain wetlands, streams and ponds), since waterways are
also considered wetlands. The FEIS should show both dissected (individual) and lumped (total)
values for these wetland categories and report totals (or individuals and totals) in summary tables
such as Table S-2;
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example, terms such as Fooodplain Swamp used in Table 5.11.2-1 should be qualified (perhaps
in a footnote or in the text or appendix) to better determine quality and vegetation type (forested.
emergent, herbaceous, etc.). Based on the State's (Division of Water Quality) assigned 90 rating
for several of the wetlands discussed on the site, we assume that the wetland quality is generally
good and that the wetlands are functional. The specific functions oPhe wetlands (water quality,
habitat, ground-water recharge. etc.) should be provided in the FEIS.
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approaches for wetland restoration, enhancement, creation, banking and/or acquisition should be
discussed. We note (pg. 5-141) that consultation with the COE and the State of North Carolina
has been initiated. EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) should also be included in
such consultation. Mitigative methods should result in the maintenance of existing wetland
functions to the extent feasible.
Although possible mitigative measures for wetland, floodplain and other losses were discussed
in the DEIS, no FAA commitment to ultimately mitigate was offered in the DEIS. Since
coordination with the COE and State are ongoing, inclusion of final mitigation plans is
presumably premature. If so, a commitment for FAA to provide all reasonable mitigation
measures requested by the resource agencies should nevertheless have been included in the
DEIS. If a final mitigation plan is not completed and included in the FEIS, a draft final plan
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conflict with six potentially hazardous material sites. However, review of Section 5.20 t
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suggests that although old UST sites exist, other sites may only be suspected sites of
contamination. Coordination with EPA Region 4 and/or the State should nevertheless be
pursued to determine appropriate action. These sites should either be avoided, suitably
cleaned up, or suitably capped to allow unrestricted or designated use of the area.
? Environmental Justice (EJ) - Alternative screening Table S-2 indicates that no EJ impacts
exist for any of the action alternatives or the No-Action Alternative. Because of this conclusion,
Page 5-55 relates that no mitigation measures were offered. In addition to our comments in the
main letter, we offer the following:
In regard to the EJ analysis in the DEIS, we appreciate that demographic data were provided in
Chapter 4 on Table 4.2.2-9. From this table, we note that Guilford County has a slightly elevated
but still comparable percentage of African-Americans (26.4%) compared to the State of North
Carolina (22.0%). However,(nno site-specific demographic U.S. Census data were noticed. i.e.. _ c-
demographic percentages for the specific Census Block Group and its possible Sub-Group(s)
containing the project site. The FEIS should provide such information for all minorities This
would help insure that no "pockets"of minority concentrations are located at the PTIA site that
might be affected but were not obvious from the County average. Sub-Group percentages should
then be compared to the minority percentages for Block Groups, Guilford County, and the State
to determine if percentages are similar or if concentrations of minorities exist at PTIA and that
there is potential for disproportionate impacts to minorities.
1 Consistent with Executive Order 12898, another component of EJ are low-income populations.
As in the case for minorities, the percentage of low-income populations of the site should be compared to percentages of nearby areas using Census data for area designations such as Block
Groups, etQTable 4.2.2-11 provides low-income group data for populations in poverty and
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percentages provided, we note that the study area has less poverty than the State or the U.S..
which suggests that there probably is no EJ impact for low-income populations. However. not all
of the data ar readily comparable since some are presented as percentages and others as actual
numbers (i.e.?the FEIS should provide a low-income percentage for Guilford County In
addition, the term study area is not defined in the table so that it is unclear if a conventional U.S.
Census Block Group or Sub-Block Group was used or another area designation (e.g., a five-mile
radius around the airport) was used. The FEIS should document and discuss, with an EJ impact
reassessment being provided.
If the site area contains a significantly greater percentage for minorities and/or low-income
populations than the surrounding area (Block Group and County) and the proposed project has
significant impacts (e.g., noise), then a potential EJ impact may exist for affected populations.
The FEIS should assess this. It should be noted that additional EJ assessment techniques are
available through EPA.
`. In the event an EJ impact does exist. the FEIS should discuss for which alternatives it exists
and prospective mitigation. Mitigation might include selection of the No-Action Alternative or
another existing or new action alternative that would not have an EJ impact. federal buyouts of
impacted residents or sound-proofing of residences in the impacted area. modification of airport
operations such as flight patterns, etc. In addition, affected minorities and/or low-income
populations should be informed of all public meetings/hearings, project impacts. and project
modifications before and during proposed project construction and operation.
? Cumulative Impacts LWe appreciate that at least two projects were referenced regarding
cumulative impacts (pg. 5-210). These were the completed FAA Categorical Exclusion (CE)
regarding Runway 14 Safety Area and the Western Greensboro Urban Loop highway project.
Although descriptive, these summaries did not provide environmental impact information that may
be cumulative to the proposed action such as noise, water quality and wetland impacts. The FEIS
should discuss. Page 5-210 also states that "[c]oordination with the cities of Greensboro, high
Point, and Winston-Salem as well as Guilford County indicate that there are no other known
major planned developments in the PTIA area that need to be considered on a cumulative basis."
However, it seems unrealistic that no substantive projects are planned within the foreseeable
future for the greater Greensboro area (why then is the airport being expanded?). The FEIS
should revisit this and further discuss potential federal or non-federal projects and their specific
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2-80 Comment
EPA has environmental objections with the Sponsor's proposal (W2-A) as well as all of the other
presented action alternatives for the Fed Ex Hub. We therefore prefer the No-Action Alternative which
proposes some airport improvements but no cargo hub at PTIA. Specifically, we base our environmental
objections on the fact that we do not believe that the DEIS fully describes the proposed air cargo
operations and the associated potential noise impacts, nor the mitigation of those impacts.
Response I
In response to EPA's comments, the FAA has expanded Sections 2.2, 3.2 and 5.1 of the FEIS to contain a
more detailed description of Fed Ex' anticipated operational characteristics. In addition, FAA has expanded
the evaluation contained in Section 5.1 of the FEIS to include supplemental noise analyses in terms of
Leq 9, SEL sleep disturbance, highway noise, and ground noise analysis. The FAA has also provided a
recommended Mitigation Program in Section 6.3 of the FEIS which will be implemented by the PTAA to
address environmental impacts associated with the Preferred Alternative. ¦
3-232 Comment
Alternatives N-D and WE would expose flyover noise issues to a new set of people living near the airport
that did not expect to be directly impacted since the existing PTIA runways are oriented in a general east-
west direction.
Response I
Aircraft noise impacts associated with Alternatives N-D or WE would expose new residents to aircraft
overflights. All other alternatives would be aligned with the existing runway and the existing flight paths
and expose residents already experiencing aircraft overflights.
30-16 Comment
Given the physical constraints of the PTIA site and that several alternatives (including the Sponsor's, W2-
A) would include runway and taxiway bridges (i.e. roadway tunnels), we recommend that the safety of the
alternatives be identified and compared in the FEIS.
Response
All of the alternatives were developed to meet both FAA and FHWA safety criteria, therefore a comparison
between them would not be relevant to the alternatives evaluation process.
27-19 Comment
Since roadway projects are associated with the PTIA proposal and since FHWA is a cooperating agency
to the FAA for the DEIS, the FEIS should substantiate the decision that transportation conformity does not
apply for this proposed project.

Response
Although not required, Section 5.5 of the EIS and the second revised Draft Conformity Determination have
been revised to clarify that transportation conformity does not apply to the relocation of a portion of Old
Oak Ridge Road and modification of existing N. and S. Triad Boulevards because the projects are not
regionally significant. Transportation conformity requirements are satisfied for the other two roadway
projects associated with Alternative W1-A1, relocation of Bryan Boulevard and the new Bryan
Boulevard/Old Oak Ridge Road interchange because these projects are included in the 2002-2008
Transportation Improvement Program for Guilford County.
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3-108 Comment
In regard to noise documentation, we (EPA) believe that the DEIS does not provide a detailed description
of the proposed air cargo facility and its potential impacts, particularly from a day-to-day operational point
of view. The FEIS should disclose this operational information such as when FedEx air cargo flights would
be arriving, how long they are on the ground, and when they depart. Specific time frames should be
provided for each operation.
Response
The FEIS provides a detailed description of the proposed FedEx operation at PTIA, a schedule of
proposed flight operations, an analysis to support the 95% runway use, and a general description of the
noise contours that would result from the 95% FedEx runway use. Please see Sections 2.2, 3.2 and 5.1
of the FEIS for further information.
3-109 Comment
The additional noise situation of noisy takeoff and landing events during the sensitive nighttime period of
operation should also be better characterized. A metric more specific to this relatively short four-to-five
hour time frame should be used for this analysis to supplement the averaged metrics (DNL and Leq(9)
descriptors) used in the DEIS.
Response
The Leq(9) metric was used in the FEIS as opposed to an Leq(4) or Leq(5) because it is considered to be
more representative of the actual time that FedEx aircraft would be operational at PTIA. For both Phase 1
and Phase 2, it was determined that arrivals and departures would generally occur over an eight to nine
hour period between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 a.m.
3-110 Comment
EPA is concerned that the parallel runway proposal would not only increase overall airport noise, but that
new intrusive noise would be introduced almost daily due to the proposed air cargo express flight
operations during sensitive late-night and early morning periods.
Response
The introduction of the air cargo hub at PTIA would increase the number of people in the PTIA area
impacted by aircraft noise. These impacts are fully disclosed in Section 5.1 of the FEIS. A program to
mitigate these impacts is presented in Section 6.3 of the FEIS.
3-233 Comment
We (EPA) believe the potential is great for operational expansion on the new parallel runway beyond the
proposed 48 daily operations, which would then generate even more noise during the nighttime period.
Response
The FEIS contains an analysis of FedEx's proposed 48 daily operations in 2005 and 126 in the 2009 -
2019 timeframe. This is based on the best available information provided to the FAA by FedEx and the
PTAA. FAA understands that this information came from FedEx's proposed business plan for the
proposed air cargo sorting/distribution hub at PTIA. The majority of nighttime operations would be by
FedEx. Although other operators could use the new runway at night, very few operations by other
operators would occur during this time period. In addition, although other airport operators (air carrier, air
cargo, and general aviation) would not be prohibited from using the new runway, the location of the
passenger, general aviation, and other cargo facilities would encourage the use of the existing runway by
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3-234 Comment I
As capacity eventually grows at PTIA and use of the cargo runway for FedEx as well as other commercial
airlines increases, we anticipate that the single family residences in the northeastern section of I
Greensboro could receive greater noise impacts and ultimately be included in the DNL 65 dBA contour.
Response
The noise contours at PTIA were developed out to the year 2019 using projected operations and aircraft
fleet mixes by airport operators including FedEx. Although it is true that a new runway may eventually
encourage additional growth at the airport and could eventually create additional noise impacts, it is
unlikely that the noise levels would change substantially within the 20-year planning period.
3-111 Comment
EPA believes that noise mitigation was not adequately addressed in the DEIS. The proposed action does
not include adequate non-operational (land use) noise mitigation that is needed to reduce/remove non-
compatible residential land uses in the projected DNL>65dBA contours.
Response I
The PTAA has committed to the development and implementation of a noise mitigation program that
includes acquisition, acoustical treatment and undertaking a FAR Part 150 Study for PTIA. The FAR part
150 Study will allow the PTIA to work with surrounding municipalities to establish more compatible land
use planning and zoning in the PTIA area.
3-112 Comment I
We (EPA) strongly encourage the PTAA to participate in the Part 150 Program.
Response
Please see response to Comment 3-111.
26-4 Comment
The EJ analysis should insure that affected minority and low-income populations in the area are not
disproportionately impacted through alternative selection, runway orientation, flight paths, hours of
operation and other operational and land use considerations.
Response
The FAA conducted land use surveys and interviewed local public officials to determine whether there
were any concentrations of minorities and low-income households that would be affected. No pockets of
minorities or low-income households were found. See Section 8 of Appendix E of the FEIS.
20-8 Comment
It seems unrealistic that no substantive projects are planned within the foreseeable future for the greater
Greensboro area. The FEIS should revisit this and further discuss the potential Federal or non-Federal
projects and their specific impacts (particularly those impacts similar to the proposed action) within a 10-
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Section 5.23 of the FEIS has been expanded to include a discussion of Federal and non-Federal surface
' transportation, land development and public works improvements within the FEIS Generalized Study
Area. Projects that are disclosed and discussed in this revised section consist of projects that are
included in an approved growth management plan for the area.
2-81 Comment
FAA's preferred alternative will need to be identified in the FEIS and the FAA selected alternative will need
to be identified in the Record of Decision.
Response
Comment noted.
2-82 Comment
I We (EPA) suggest that the Sponsor's proposed Alternative W2-A be so designated (i.e. as the Sponsor's
proposal) in tables comparing the various alternatives and also be identified earlier in the document as the
Sponsor's selection.
Response
The Sponsor's original proposed action is described and graphically depicted in Chapter 1, Introduction,
of the DEIS and FEIS. In Chapter 3, Alternatives, of the DEIS and FEIS, the Airport Sponsor's proposed
action is clearly identified by the FAA as Alternative W2-A. After review of the DEIS, PTAA indicated that
Alternative W1-A1 was its Preferred Alternative because it resulted in less impacts to wetlands and 100-
year floodplains than its' originally proposed project (Alternative W2-A). Section 3.5 of the FEIS clearly
identifies Alternative W1-A1 as PTAA's Preferred Alternative. FAA believes that this information is
presented early enough in the document to let readers know what the original proposed action was, and
what the Sponsor's Preferred Alternative is.
3-113 Comment
The Sponsor's airport selection criteria listed on page S-5, which were apparently best satisfied by PTIA,
include a "no unexpected or unresolvable environmental problems" criterion. The FEIS should further
discuss this concept since the overnight hub operations would result in significant noise during late-night
and early-morning hours. How do the Sponsor and Airport Authority plan to resolve the noise elevations
for residents living within the DNL>65dBA contours (or even outside the DNL 65 contour where noise
impacts also exist)?
Response
The referenced selection criteria was a FedEx criteria, not one of either the FAA or the airport sponsor
(PTAA). Both the FAA and the PTAA acknowledge that the introduction of the air cargo sorting and
distribution facility would introduce new noise impacts to the PTIA area. However, the PTAA has
committed to implementation of a noise mitigation program that would significantly reduce impacts to
incompatible land uses. Homeowners living within the 70 and 75 DNL noise contours would be offered a
buyout to move out of the high noise area. Sound insulation would be offered to homeowners between
the 65 and 70 DNL noise contours. Homeowners living outside of the 65 DNL noise contours will not be
offered direct noise mitigation such as acquisition or sound insulation. However, additional mitigation
techniques to be studied in the FAR Part 150 process may reduce impacts on areas outside the 65 DNL
noise contour.
2-83 Comment
We (EPA) believe that the proposed addition of an overnight cargo operation, which introduces a new
overnight noise, is substantially different from a general expansion of an airport for capacity, safety or
other reasons. EPA further believes that in order for an overnight air express operation to be reasonable
environmentally, it would need to be removed from areas of public development--particularly residential
communities--where the airport is surrounded by compatible land uses with minimal sensitive noise
receptors.
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Response
The FAA does not completely agree that the proposed project is significantly different than other proposed
capacity enhancement projects (ie. new runways) that have been and are being implemented at other
airports across the country. FAA further does not agree with EPA's statement that in order for an
overnight express air cargo operation to be reasonable environmentally, it would need to be removed from
areas of public development. This statement by the EPA might be true if the only impacts of concern were
noise related. However, this is not the case. As discussed in Chapter 3, Alternatives, development of a
the development of an existing facility.
new airport or "greenfeld" site poses many significant environmental concerns in terms of wetlands, I
biotics, floodplains, Section 303(c) and 106 resources, farmlands and noise than those associated with
In terms of noise impacts associated with the proposed project, the PTAA will 1) implement a noise
mitigation plan that will remove non-compatible land uses from those areas that would be highly impacted;
2) provide acoustical treatment for those houses that are not included in the acquisition program 3) work
with local municipalities that have land use and zoning jurisdiction to prevent the development of
additional non-compatible land uses and 4) participate in the FAR Part 150 process to determine ways to
reduce future aircraft generated noise impacts to nose sensitive land uses.
2-84 Comment
If the Sponsor's proposed Alternative W2-A is pursued at PTIA, additional mitigation would be needed to
relieve the aircraft noise impacts for all residences within the DNL 65+ dBA contours. This would include
federal purchase ("buyouts") of impacted residences and acoustical treatment for remaining affected
residences.
Response
The FAA has an established policy of using the DNL 65 dBA as the "Threshold of Significance" for
aircraft-generated noise impacts. The FAA considers noise levels below this threshold as being normally
compatible with noise-sensitive residential land use. The PTAA has committed to the development of a
noise mitigation plan to reduce noise impacts to the area surrounding PTIA. This program includes
acquisition of residential parcels within the DNL 70 and 75 dBA noise contours as well as acoustical
treatment for residences within the DNL 65 dBA noise contour. Please see Section 6.3 of the FEIS for
further information.
2-85 Comment
Runway alternatives that are oriented in a general north-south (technically northeast-southwest) direction
,
i.e. the fifteen X, N and S series alternatives in Figure S-3 including N-D and N-E, should probably be
rejected unless the Greensboro area has dramatically shifting wind directions.
Response I
Based on the wind analysis conducted for the Master Plan and incorporated in the FEIS in Section 5. 1,
winds at PTIA favor the use of Runway 5/23, which has a generally north-south orientation: This
orientation would allow for the ability to operate in a head-to-head configuration, from the south-to-the-
south, for approximately 95 percent of FedEx operations. As suggested by the comment, the selection of
either Alternative N-D or WE as the preferred alternative would require cross wind operating conditions for
the majority of aircraft operations. This could result in potential restricted payloads, safety concerns and ,
even preclude operations entirely on the runways during certain weather conditions.
2-86 Comment I
Of the five action alternatives evaluated, EPA believes that Alternative W1-A1, although not without
impacts, has some environmental merit. I
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Response
Comment noted. Alternative W1-A1 is FAA's Preferred Alternative. A Mitigation Program to reduce
impacts associated with Alternative W1-A1 is presented in Section 6.3 of the FEIS.
30-17 Comment
The FEIS should discuss FAA's regulations (and/or any other regulations) regarding RSA's just beyond
the end of the runway and the RPZ's beyond the RSA's in terms of compatible land use in these areas
and incompatible land use there, as well as how this relates to the proposed project.
Response
Section 3.3.3.2 specifically addresses the FAA's design guidance regarding the development of facilities
within the Runway Safety Area and Runway Protection Zone as it related to the proposed 9,000-foot
widely-spaced parallel Runway 5L.
' 3-109 Comment
The additional noise situation of noisy takeoff and landing events during the sensitive nighttime period of
operation should also be better characterized. A metric more specific to this relatively short four-to-five
hour time frame should be used for this analysis to supplement the averaged metrics (DNL and Leq(9)
descriptors) used in the DEIS.
Response
The Leq(9) metric was used in the FEIS as opposed to an Leq(4) or Leq(5) because it is considered to be
more representative of the actual time that FedEx aircraft would be operational at PTIA. For both Phase 1
and Phase 2, it was determined that arrivals and departures would generally occur over an eight to nine
hour period between approximately 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 a.m.
3-115 Comment
We (EPA) also note that while the SEL supplemental data (Appendix B) is very useful, an explanation of
the metric does not appear until Appendix C. This section should highlight the fact that the SEL is 5-to-10
dBA above the Maximum A-weighted sound level.
Response
The FEIS uses supplemental noise metrics such as single event noise levels (Sound Exposure Levels or
SEL's) to evaluate sleep disturbance impacts from the proposed facility. The SEL values in Appendix B
have been moved to the main body of the FEIS document and appropriate discussion of this metric has
been added to the FEIS. Please see Sections 5.1.2, 5.1.3, and 5.1.4 in the FEIS for further information.
3-108 Comment
In regard to noise documentation, we (EPA) believe that the DEIS does not provide a detailed description
of the proposed air cargo facility and its potential impacts, particularly from a day-to-day operational point
of view. The FEIS should disclose this operational information such as when FedEx air cargo flights would
be arriving, how long they are on the ground, and when they depart. Specific time frames should be
provided for each operation.
Response
The FEIS provides a detailed description of the proposed FedEx operation at PTIA, a schedule of
proposed flight operations, an analysis to support the 95% runway use, and a general description of the
noise contours that would result from the 95% FedEx runway use. Please see Sections 2.2, 3.2 and 5.1
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3-261 Comment
On page 1-5 (third paragraph), it states that the goal is to have two widely-spaced parallel runways to
support 48 daily FedEx air cargo operations (24 departures and 24 landings) by 2005. Table 5.1.2-4
shows only 17.1 FedEx departures projected for 2005, although there are 9.6 other operations projected
to occur. The same is true for data contained in Table 5.2.1-5.

Response
Phase 1 of the proposed project anticipates 48 daily FedEx operations (24 arrivals and 24 departures) and
Phase 2 anticipates 126 daily FedEx operations (63 arrivals and 63 departures). FedEx also anticipates
that air cargo operations at the proposed Mid-Atlantic Hub will occur five nights per week (Monday through
Friday). The Integrated Noise Model (INM) is the model that was used by the FAA to evaluate nose
impacts for the EIS. The INM is a model that uses "average annual day" operations to calculate noise
exposure in terms of the Day-Night metric (DNL). To calculate the "average annual day" operations for the
proposed project, the number of total annual operations is divided by 365. In the case of Phase 1
operations, the equation to calculate "average annual day" FedEx arrivals and departures for INM
purposes is as follows: 24 daily arrivals or departures, times 260 FedEx operational days per year (5
nights per year x 52 weeks per year), divided by 365 days per year.
The resultant "average annual day" arrival or departure operations by FedEx equals 17.1. For Phase 2
operations, the "average annual day" arrival or departure operations by FedEx equals 44.9. Therefore the
FedEx operations numbers listed in Tables 5.1.2.4 and 5.1.2.5 that were used for the INM analysis are
correct. In terms of other air cargo operators, their operations are fully accounted for in the INM analysis,
as shown on the previously referenced tables.
3-118 Comment I
We (EPA) believe that the FEIS should provide wind information with a discussion to support that FedEx
can operate in this manner 95% of the time (95% of operations from the south-to the south).
Response
Section 5.1 of the FEIS provides a detailed wind analysis to support the proposed 95% runway use.
3-119 Comment
We (EPA) recommend that the FEIS discuss/develop a process that the PTAA and FAA air traffic control
will use to include the public into the decision process when future runway use increases beyond those
stated in the DEIS (2.5% to 5%).
Response
The PTAA has committed to a plan of installing noise monitoring equipment to measure noise levels
around PTIA as part of the PTAA's noise mitigation program. This system could be expanded to include
operations monitoring that would track annual runway use. As part of the Part 150 process, the public
would be able to provide input on runway use increases, changes in flight tracks, etc. Please see Section
6.2.1 of the FEIS for further information.

4-2 Comment
Why were areas allowed to be developed for residential use if PTIA was planning to expand?
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Response
The local governments have initiated overlay noise contour Airport District zoning and restricted
residential development within this overlay district since the 1986 Airport Land Use Plan was adopted as
discussed in Section 4.2.1.4 of the FEIS. Prior to 1986 the local governing bodies did not plan land use or
zoning surrounding PTIA. The FAA and PTAA do not have the authority to regulate land use or zoning
surrounding PTIA.
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4-19 Comment
We (EPA) suggest that the City of Greensboro carefully consider zoning potential impact areas
accordingly and make realtors aware of potential or planned airport expansions in order to advise home
buyers of potential land use conflicts.
Response
According to the City of Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County, careful restriction of new
development within the prospective noise contours will occur after the ROD is issued and new land use
plans are enacted based on the noise contours associated with the FAA's Preferred Alternative.
Coordination with the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association indicates that it recommends that its
members inform prospective buyers of the proposed airport improvements.
3-120 Comment
EPA believes that an aggressive federal buyout program is needed to compensate for noise impacts
within the DNL 65+ contours. However, we recognize that complete residential buyouts within these
contours is expensive and that current Congressional allocations may not suffice. We also recognize that
worst-case contours should be mitigated first (DNL 75 and DNL 70 contours) followed by the DNL 65. The
previously suggested participation by the airport authority (PTAA) in the FAA Part 150 Program could
perhaps supplement such federal funding limitations and allow for more complete compensation.
Response
The PTAA has committed to a noise mitigation program. This program includes undertaking a Part 150
Study, installation of monitoring equipment, property acquisition, and residential sound insulation. Homes
located within the 70 and 75 DNL noise contours would be eligible for acquisition, while homes between
the 65 and 70 DNL noise contour would be eligible for sound insulation. Please see Section 6.3 of the
FEIS for further information.
7-36 Comment
In order to give a more accurate assessment of the current state of air quality in Guilford County, the FEIS
should note that the county will likely be designated nonattainment under the eight-hour ozone standard.
Response
Unless and until the 8-hour standard is enforced by the EPA, Guilford County may be designated as
nonattainment for the ozone eight-hour standard. Recently, North Carolina submitted a list of areas that
would be nonattainment under the 8-hour standard. EPA has not communicated with North Carolina at
this time on the status of the designations. An area may be maintenance for one standard (i.e. 1-hour) and
nonattainment for another (i.e. 8-hour), as the 8-hour standard is more stringent. At this time, neither the
EPA nor the State of North Carolina are enforcing the 8-hour ozone standard.
7-37 Comment
The details of the analysis for ground transportation emissions (e.g. MOBILE input files, VMT, speeds) are
not contained in the DEIS. These should be contained in Appendix I.
Response
The details of the ground transportation emissions analysis were added to Appendix F of the FEIS.
7-38 Comment
CO2 should be added to the list of exhaust gas emissions from aircraft engines. It is a major aircraft
exhaust gas and a greenhouse gas.
Response
Comment noted. CO2 has been added to the list of exhaust gas emissions from aircraft engines.
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7-39 Comment
"Off the airport, the emissions inventory includes all motor vehicles traveling to, from and around the
airport on..." The emissions impacts of off-airport motor vehicles should include the emissions over the
entire trip to/from the airport from/to the trip origin/destination, not just in the vicinity of the airport. This can
be estimated by using the Piedmont Triad Regional travel demand model. This requirement is satisfied if
the proposed airport and runway improvements and the associated effects on trip-making in the region are
included in the currently conforming transportation plan/TIP.
Response
The off-airport motor vehicle emissions are accounted for in the regional travel demand model and the
2002-2008 TIP. The on-site motor vehicle emissions are included in the FEIS air quality analysis for the
purpose of showing the effects of the various project alternatives on these emissions. These on-site
Comment
In addition to infrastructure that helps reduce emissions by reducing the probability of on-site congestion
and idling, the possible mitigation measures should include strategies to reduce single-occupancy vehicle
travel, increase high-occupancy vehicle travel, and encourage transit ridership to/from the airport (if transit
is available).
emissions are based on the vehicle miles traveled, average operating speeds,
and EPA emission factors
Response
Because the majority of the trip to or from the airport occurs on public roadways, PTIA has little influence
on how, and by what means, the trip is made. Once on the airport, shuttle buses are available for rental
car, hotel and remote parking facility users. To the extent practicable, the airport would continue to
encourage and support programs and strategies to help reduce single-occupancy vehicle travel, increase
high-occupancy vehicle travel, and encourage transit ridership to and from the airport. See Section 6.3 of
the FEIS for the Mitigation Program for the Preferred Alternative.
19-5 Comment
During construction phases, a possible mitigation measure would be to give special consideration to
contractors that use equipment that produce lower emissions through diesel retrofit or other technologies.
Response
PTAA will consider the use of low-emitting construction equipment, methods and techniques and a means
of encouraging contractors to help minimize the potential environmental impact.
27-21 Comment
What is the basis for directing mixed use growth around various nodes throughout the Triad from years
2006 through 2025 for purposes of transportation modeling? Is this growth strategy or merely an
aspiration?
Response
The basis for directing mixed use growth around various centroids throughout the Triad from years 2006
through 2025 for purposes of transportation modeling is to direct growth in a manner that minimizes
congested vehicle miles traveled and resulting emission problems while leaving transit a viable option.
(Refer to Section 2.2 of the FEIS Appendix I for further information.)
27-22 Comment
The FEIS should contain the updated traffic forecast for the No-Action Alternative, including the new
interchanges at Bryan Blvd. and Old Oak Ridge Rd. and the relocation of Regional Road. Furthermore,
the report should make it clear that the No-Action ground transportation improvements have been
included in the areas' approved transportation plan (and TIP, if applicable).
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Response
Initially, the updated traffic forecast for the FEIS No-Action Alternative included the new interchange at
Bryan Boulevard and Old Oak Ridge Road, as well as the relocation of Regional Road. However, the No-
Action Alternative has been re-evaluated and no longer includes surface transportation improvements.
(Refer to Section 2.2 of the FEIS Appendix I for information regarding the surface transportation
improvements included in area transportation plans.)
27-23 Comment
The discrepancies between build-out employment numbers among the alternatives should be resolved
and a consistent set of numbers should be used for the FEIS analysis.
Response
The FEIS includes consistent buildout employment numbers for the build alternatives, including 996 total
air cargo facility employees by the year 2005 and 2,650 total air cargo facility employees by the year
2019. (Refer to Section 2.2 of the FEIS Appendix I for further information.)
27-24 Comment
The FEIS should explain how the 2019 traffic projections were adjusted upward using the 2025
projections with the projected air cargo facility employment.
Response
The updated traffic volumes obtained for the FEIS did not require the 2019 traffic projections to be
adjusted upward using the 2025 projections with the air cargo facility employment. Instead, a growth rate
between the 2005 and 2019 projected buildout estimate of the air cargo facility employment was utilized to
project air cargo facility employment by the year 2025. Straight line interpolation was utilized for the base
year 1994 and the future year 2025, with air cargo facility employment, to determine the traffic projections
for the horizon year 2005 and the future year 2019 for each of the build alternatives. (See Section 2.2 of
the FEIS Appendix I.)
27-25 Comment
The FEIS should explain why it is expected that interpolating between the 2019 adjusted traffic projections
and the 1994 base year traffic to project horizon year 2005 traffic would provide a more accurate
prediction? More accurate than what?
Response
The updated traffic volumes obtained for the FEIS did not require the 2019 traffic projections to be
adjusted upward using the 2025 projections with the air cargo facility employment. Instead, a growth rate
was utilized to project air cargo facility employment by the year 2025. Applying the air cargo facility
employment growth rate to the future year 2025 traffic projections prior to the use of straight line
interpolation to determine the traffic projections for the horizon year 2005 and the future year 2019 would
insure that the traffic projections for the years 2005 and 2019 would include enough trips on local
roadways to accommodate the projected buildout estimate of the air cargo facility anticipated for each
year. (Refer to Section 2.2 of the FEIS Appendix I for further information.)
27-26 Comment
It is not necessarily true that "any provisions for or enhancements to roadway or intersection projects that
permit free flow and high-speed travel would have corresponding benefits to air quality". The MOBILE 5
emission factors for NOx and VOC's have minima in the intermediate speed ranges and increase at
higher speeds.
Response
According to the MOBILE emissions model, VOC emissions diminish with increased vehicle speed and
maneuverability. NOx emissions likewise follow this trend, but the benefits level off at speeds above 40
mph. Notwithstanding these relationships, improved traffic operating conditions generally improve air
quality conditions.
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14-10 Comment
Total wetland acreages do not include stream relocation impacts (although pond acreages were included).
Total wetland acreages should reflect all three categories (floodplain, wetlands, streams and ponds), since
waterways are also considered wetlands. The FEIS should show both dissected (individual) and lumped
(total) values for these wetland categories and report totals (or individuals and totals) in summary tables
such as Table S-2.
Response I
The FEIS contains estimates of wetland impacts in terms of total acreage, linear feet of streams and
floodplains in Table S-2.
14-11 Comment
The quality of the wetlands directly and indirectly impacted should be better documented... Also, the
specific functions of the wetlands (water quality, habitat, ground-water recharge, etc.) should be provided
in the FEIS.
Response I
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural resources (NCDENR) Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) rankings for each wetland/stream, by alternative, has been summarized in Table 5.11.2-2
of the FEIS.
14-12 Comment
Any unavoidable direct and secondary wetland impacts should be fully mitigated through coordination with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) and other agencies. Mitigative approaches for wetland
restoration, enhancement, creation, banking, and/or acquisition should be discussed.
Response
Please refer to Appendix A of the FEIS for correspondence with the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
regarding mitigation. Also, Section 6.3 of the FEIS contains a summary of the Wetland and Stream
Mitigation plan for impacts to wetlands that has been submitted by the PTAA to the EPA, USACE and
NCDENR as part of the Section 404/401 process.

14-13 Comment
A commitment for FAA to provide all reasonable mitigation measures requested by the resource agencies
should have been included in the DEIS. If a final mitigation plan is not completed and included in the
FEIS, a draft final plan should be included along with an FAA commitment to mitigate predicted wetland
losses/impacts.
Response '
The FAA's Federal action is limited to approval of those portions of the PTIA Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
submitted by the airport sponsor for review and approval and rendering an environmental determination in
the form of a Record of Decision (ROD). It is the responsibility of the airport sponsor, in this case the
PTAA, to commit to and implement any proposed mitigation programs contained in the FEIS and ROD as
part of any Federal grant assurances. The FAA has required that the airport sponsor develop a mitigation
plan for all significant environmental impacts. This plan has been developed and is included in Section
6.3 of the FEIS. In its ROD, the FAA will include PTAA's commitment to this mitigation plan as a provision
of its environmental determination.
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8-16 Comment
Table S-1 relates that all action alternatives are predicted to conflict with six potentially hazardous material
sites. However, review of Section 5.20 suggests that although old UST sites exist, other sites may only be
suspected sites of contamination. Coordination with EPA Region 4 and/or the State should nevertheless
be pursued to determine appropriate action. These sites should either be avoided, suitably cleaned-up, or
suitably capped to allow unrestricted or designated use of the area.
Response
The six sites that are identified as having potential contamination from underground storage tanks (USTs)
are associated with the existing rental car and cargo facilities at PTIA. These sites were identified from an
electronic database of Federal and state regulatory files. The intent, and the level, of this investigation is
to identify those sites that are known, or have the potential, to contain soil and/or groundwater
contamination so that any conflicts between these sites and the planned improvements to the airport can
be avoided or otherwise resolved. Because these sites are UST sites, should contamination be present,
the problems and remedies can be addressed following routine tank removal, closure and clean-up
procedures. To the extent this becomes necessary will be determined during the design phase of the
project.
26-5 Comment
The DEIS does not appear to contain site specific demographic U.S. Census data i.e. demographic
percentages for the specific Census Block Group and its possible Sub-Groups containing the project site.
The FEIS should provide such information for all minorities.
Response
The FAA used U.S. Census Block Group data from the 1990 census supplemented with land use surveys
and consultation with local public officials to determine minority and low income populations in the
Generalized Study Area. Please see Appendix E, Section 8 of the FEIS for details on the Environmental
Justice analysis.
26-6 Comment
Consistent with Executive Order 12898, another component of Environmental Justice are low-income
populations. As in the case for minorities, the percentage of low-income populations of the site should be
compared to percentages of nearby areas using Census data for area designations such as Block
Groups, etc.
Response
Please see response to Comments 264 and 26-5.
26-7 Comment
' The FEIS should provide a low-income percentage for Guilford County (see Table 4.2.2-11).

Response
Table 5.3.3-2 of the FEIS states that 9.7 percent of the Guilford County 1990 population was below
poverty.
20-9 Comment
We (EPA) appreciate that at least two projects were referenced regarding cumulative impacts (pg. 5-210).
These were the completed FAA Categorical Exclusion (CE) regarding the Runway 14 Safety Area and the
Western Greensboro Urban Loop highway project. Although descriptive, these summaries did not provide
environmental impact information that may be cumulative to the proposed action such as noise, water
quality and wetland impacts. The FEIS should discuss these potential cumulative impacts.
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Response
A discussion of the environmental impacts associated with the Runway 14 Safety Area project and the
Western Greensboro Urban Loop highway project have been added to Section 5.23 of the FEIS.
20-8 Comment
It seems unrealistic that no substantive projects are planned within the foreseeable future for the greater
Greensboro area. The FEIS should revisit this and further discuss the potential Federal or non-Federal
projects and their specific impacts (particularly those impacts similar to the proposed action) within a 10-
15 year horizon.
Response
Section 5.23 of the FEIS has been expanded to include a discussion of Federal and non-Federal surface
transportation, land development and public works improvements within the FEIS Generalized Study
Area. Projects that are disclosed and discussed in this revised section consist of projects that are
included in an approved growth management plan for the area.
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Ms. Donna M. Meyer
Environmental Program Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
r 1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337
Dear Ms. Meyer;
Reference is made to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), dated April
2000, for "Proposed Runway SL/23R, Proposed New Overnight Express Air Cargo Sorting and
Distribution Facility, and Associated Developments" at the Piedmont Triad International Airport
(PTIA) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.
After review of the referenced document, the following comments are provided:
a. Based upon the alternatives analysis provided in Chapter 3 of the DEIS, the Federal
Aviation Authority (FAA) examined seven existing general aviation airports to the Triad area
and five existing air carrier airports in North and South Carolina. (FedEx did not provide a
detailed analysis of airport sites it considered before selecting PTIA, considering that information
to be confidential.) All of these alternative sites were eliminated by the FAA during the Level I
t screening process since they did not meet all of the Level 1 screening criteria, which primarily
involves the physical requirements associated with the proposed project, and due to the fact that
none of these sponsors presented a proposal to the FAA for siting the facility. However, even
though no specific information for comparison is provided, the document strongly implies that
there are alternative airport locations that would have construction, relocation, cost., and
environmental issues comparable to those anticipated with siting the facility at PTIA• The same
could be true of other sites FedEx considered which were not evaluated by the FAA for the
DEIS. Environmental impacts, including impacts to waters of the United States, were not
evaluated or discussed for alternative airports in the DEIS as these alternatives were eliminated
during the Level I screening process_LThe discussion of alternative airport locations in the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) should clearly document the rationale for removing
those alternative airports from further consideration (i.e., why they were not deemed to be
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reasonable alternatives), and include sufficient information to evaluate the potential
environmental impacts associated with all reasonable alternatives. These alternative airport
locations should continue to be considered and evaluated until sufficient justification is provided
for eliminating them from further review.
b. The least environmentally damaging "build" alternative at PTIA, in regards to waters
of the United States regulated pursuant to Section 404 of the Clem Water Act, would result in
the loss of 27.3 acres of wetlands and 16,490 linear feet of stream channel. It is understood that
an alternatives analysis review associated with DA Section 404 (b)(1) analysis of the project
could result in a reduction in impacts for all alternatives. Chapterof the DEIS includes only a
preliminary description of potential wetland mitigation measures. The FEIS should include a
complete and final mitigation plan that adequately compensates for all unavoidable impacts to
waters and wetlands DA permit authorization will not be provided without a final and complete
mitigation plan should the District Engineer determine that issuance of a permit is not contrary to
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c, "Volume 2: Appendix I" of the DEIS discusses surface transportation improvements
associated with the PTIA alternatives, but does not provide information regarding avoidance and
minimization of impacts to waters of the United States. It should be noted that all surface
transportation improvements, including the "no action alternative," would be evaluated for
compliance with the Section 404 (b)(1) guidelines during a DA permit review. Accordingly, any
application submitted for DA permit authorization, including the "no action alternative, should
FedEX not be located at FTIA, would have to include information regarding other alternatives,
including upland alternatives, to the proposed surface transportation improvements. The
application must provide justification that the selected plan is the least damaging to jurisdictional
waters of the United States, and include all appropriate and practical steps taken to minimize
jurisdictional impacts, especially regarding development and modification of plans and proposed
construction techniques. Plans to mitigate for all unavoidable impacts should also be included
with the application.LThe FEIS should include a discussion of avoidance and minimization
measures considered for all surface transportation alternative
We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the DEIS for this project. If you
have questions, please contact Mr. John Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, telephone
(919) 876-844 1, ext. 25.
Sincerely,
S. Kenneth lolly
Chief, Raleigh Regulatory
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Mr. John Dorney
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North Carolina Department of Environment
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Mr. Richard B. Darling
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3301 Atlantic Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Project Manager
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1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337-2747
' Mrs. Melba McGee
Environmental Review Coordinator
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 276 1 1-7687
Mr. William L. Cox, Chief
' Wetlands Section-Region 1V
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dr. Garland Pardue
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726

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Federal Agency
Kenneth Jolly
DF0005
2-102 Comment
The discussion of alternative airport locations in the FEIS should clearly document the rationale for
removing those alternative airports from further consideration (i.e. why they were not deemed to be

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Re.-evaluation Consultation (Per 23 CFR 771.129 (c)]
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Roy Shelton
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Document Reviewed: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for proposed
ilunway 5L/23R, Proposed New Overnight Express Air Cargo Sorting and
1]istribution Facility, and Associated Developments- April 2000.
1'hc: document may benefit from a "List of Environmental Cc.)mmitme!(ItS . '
C:;unu1iaxy Section. Ta)Qle S-1 - include the missing information
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rSttmmarv Section. Figure.,s-3 - Alternative N-E is the only carne not. _
showing dimensions between and alony;.ide the runways. ! nr..l tide ? ? °`
dimensions
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I)acip. 4 - 6. Thi, rd J'aragraph - Revise the last sentence to read:
Cst.tidY Area. has a larger percentage of white and a smaller minority a
population than the Six.. County Socioeconomic Study Area] 011. . '
Appendix I
Include in this list the. status of the Inman Rd Inr.erc:hanr-
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' 11'1)e traffic forecast assumptions and information presented in the last -
two paragraphs of page 2-7 and on page 2-3 present various alternates ??-
under a di f ferent set of assumpt ions. C11 traf f is assumpt ions a.. they
relate to the air cargo facility should be similar for all the
?,lt.rrnatives, so we can identify which roadways improvements will ,Prve
bEtl.er the anticipated surface transportation needs. In addition, we
need to have a clear understanding of which interchanges will e 1 P?
modified, added or deleted in order to make appropriate traffic
distribution assurnptions?.Jtr,or purposes of the surface transportation
t:r_ctinical memorandum it will be useful to compare between an absol iltc?1?
' nc.; ,ic.,tion alternative, a no fedex action alterriative And tic, di t-tctr
actions alternatives
L_Fa.,ge 2-3. under section 1.2 4 - Add to the third sentence from thct ??,
bottom .. PTAA whether or not the proposed direct actions: were
implemcnted to accommodate the present and future traf f is needs of the
PT1A-
gage 4 6 Section 4 .2 . S Noise -tit is our understanding that al though
the April 2000 Draft Environmen al Impact Statement only corn.i.ders
airport-related noise (does not address highway related noise) , this c
analysis of the Highway related noise will be completed befc-)r:e thu
L.irial EIS and the results will be included in the final doc.Lillie, ntD
Note -.5t is our understanding that a capacity analysis technic.-al b
memoraridum is being prepared and it will be submitted to NCDOT and FHWA
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Federal Agency ,
Nicholas Graf
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2-120 Comment
The Summary Table S-1 (same as Alternatives Table 3.3.3.1) should include the missing information
listed as 713D".
Response I
Information listed in Tables S-1 and 3.3.3.1 of the DEIS as "TBD" has been finalized and included in the
FEIS.

2-121 Comment
In Figure S-3 in the Summary Section, Alternative WE should include runway length and separation
dimensions. ,
Response
Comment noted. Figure S-3 in the FEIS has been modified to reflect both runway length and separation
for Alternative N-E.
26-9 Comment '
Revise the last sentence of the third paragraph on page 4-6 to read "Study Area has a larger percentage
of white and a smaller minority population than the Six-County Socioeconomic Study Area".

Response
The suggested edit has been made in the FEIS.
27-44 Comment
In Appendix I, Page 1-2, include the status of the Inman Road Interchange (i.e. this interchange will be

eliminated). ,
Response
The No-Action Alternative includes the closure of the interchange at Bryan Boulevard and Inman Road.
Refer to Section 2.2 of the FEIS Appendix I for further information.
27-45 Comment '
All traffic assumptions as they relate to the air cargo facility should be similar for all of the alternatives, so
we (FHWA) can identify which roadway improvements will serve better the anticipated surface
transportation needs.
Response
The updated traffic volumes prepared for the FEIS include similar traffic assumptions as they relate to the
air cargo facility, including one estimate of the air cargo facility employment for all of the build alternatives.
(Refer to Section 2.2 of the FEIS Appendix I for further information.)
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27-46 Comment
We (FHWA) need to have a clear understanding of which interchanges will be modified, added or deleted
in order to make appropriate traffic distribution assumptions.
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The No-Action Alternative does not include surface transportation improvements associated with the
proposed project at PTIA. However, the No-Action Alternative, as well as the build alternatives, include
the closure of the interchange at Bryan Boulevard and Inman Road. The elimination of the Bryan
Boulevard/Inman Road interchange is associated with the proposed Greensboro Western Urban Loop
(TIP Project No. U-2524) and is due to the close proximity of the Bryan Boulevard/Inman Road
interchange to the proposed Greensboro Western Urban Loop/Bryan Boulevard interchange. In addition,
the build alternatives include various connected actions detailed in Section 5.21 and Appendix I of the
FEIS.
27-47 Comment
For the purposes of the surface transportation technical memorandum it will be useful to compare
between an absolute no action alternative, a no FedEx action alternative and the direct actions alternative.
Response
Initially, in previous meetings with the FHWA, PTAA, and FAA representatives, it was agreed that a
comparison between a no FedEx action alternative and the direct action alternatives would be evaluated
for purposes of this document. An absolute No Action Alternative would not be addressed in Appendix I;
however, the Purpose and Need in the document would reflect that the surface transportation
improvements proposed as a part of the No-Action Alternative would provide improved access to the
airport as a result of the new airport expansion. However, since the DEIS, the No-Action Alternative has
been re-evaluated and no longer includes surface transportation improvements. Therefore, the No-Action
Alternative is truly a "No-Build" Alternative.
27-48 Comment
Page 1-3, under Section 1.2.4, add to the third sentence from the bottom "...PTAA whether or not the
proposed direct actions were implemented to accommodate the present and future traffic needs of the
PTIA."
Response
Text has been eliminated due to restructuring of the Surface Transportation Technical Memorandum
(Appendix 1).
27-49 Comment
It is our (FHWA) understanding that although the April 2000 DEIS only considers airport-related noise
(does not address highway related noise), this analysis of the Highway related noise will be completed
before the Final EIS and the results will be included in the Final document.
Response
The highway related noise analysis has been completed and is provided in Sections 5.1 and 5.21 of the
FEIS.
27-50 Comment
It is our (FHWA) understanding that a capacity analysis technical memorandum is being prepared and it
will be submitted to NCDOT and FHWA for review.
Response
A capacity analysis technical memorandum, or support documentation for the highway capacity analyses
in Appendix I, was submitted to the NCDOT and FHWA for review on January 17, 2001. This support
documentation is referenced in Appendix I and includes a memo to file with the computer generated
capacity analyses runs attached. The computer generated capacity analyses runs include the mainlines
and intersections analyzed for the No-Action and Build Alternatives under existing (1998), horizon (2005),
and future (2019) conditions. A capacity analysis of the proposed interchanges would be conducted
during the preliminary design phase of the project.
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July 12, 2000

The Honorable Jane F. Garvey, Administrator
' Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591

RE: Piedmont Triad International Airport Runway Project
Dear Administrator Garvey:

!__As Members of Congress who represent the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina, we write in .2-2
strong support of the Piedmont Triad International Airport's (PTIA) application for runway
construction and related improvements currently under consideration. It is our understanding
that your office will soon review the PTIA's application for a Letter of Intent and the Benefit
Cost Analysis for the project, which has a ratio of better than 2.0. We urge the FAA to act
favorably upon PTIA's application by issuing the Letter of Intent and providing the requested
first-year funding for the project in the amount of $22.0 million.
CThe economic significance of the project to North Carolina and the Triad region is substantial
This is confirmed by the findings of two independent studies that investigated the economic
impact of the project and the economic study part of the draft EIS. One study concluded that
"[t]he FedEx investment is the critical first step - the catalyst," and that "[t]he potential economic
impact of the `downstream investment' from companies attracted to the emergence of an
advanced technology transportation and distribution cluster in the Triad dwarfs the immediate
economic impact of the FedEx project itself."
The anticipated cost of the project is approximately $520.4 million. Federal Express will spend
$300 million to construct a state-of-the-art distribution facility, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation will contribute $37.6 million and the Airport Authority will spend over $60.5
million to meet the federal match requirements and any other associated costs to assure the
project's success. The remaining amount will be funded through a multi-year contribution from
the FAA Airport Improvement Program.
One final significant feature of this project is the potential number of new jobs that a project of 6,12-
this magnitude will provide to our districtjjhe Triad region has suffered in recent years from 6-66,
job losses due to the displacement of employees. particularly in the tobacco and textile industries.
We strongly believe this project has the potential to increase business development and bring an 6-120
infusion of steady jobs as a result of the airport expansion)

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The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority has worked diligently with your Southern Region Office
to design this project. For the reasons stated above, we strongly urge the FAA's approval of the
Airport's LOI application and first-year funding for the project in the amount of $22.0 million.
Thank you for your consideration. If we can provide additional information please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
7and Burr Howard Coble
Member of Congress Member of Congress

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Federal Agency
Richard Burr
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response -
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-66 Comment
The Triad has suffered in recent years from job losses due to displacement of employees particularly in
the tobacco and textile industries.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-120 Comment
We (U.S. Congressmen) strongly believe this project has the potential to increase business development
and bring an infusion of steady jobs as a result of airport expansion.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
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Environmental Impact Statement
This portion fo the appendix contains copies of letters submitted by state agencies that provided comments on the
EIS. Following each letter is a summary of the main comments provided by the agency and FAA's responses to
those comments.
Letter Code State Agency Commentator . Agency
SS0001 Rick Carlisle
SS0002 James Hunt Jr.
SS0003 E. Norris Tolson
SS0004 Bill Pickens
SS0005 David Brook
SS0006 Jim Phillips, Sr.
SS0007 Lyons Gray
SS0008 Marc Basnight
SS0009 Jeanette Furney
SS0010 Mary L. Jarrell
SS0011 Chrys Baggett
SS0012 Melba Mcgee
SS0013 Owen F. Anderson
SS0014 Eric Galamb
SS0015 Alan Klimek
SS0016 Bill Pickens
SS0017 David Ward
SS0018 Frank Vick
PS0001 Harold Brubaker
PS0002 David Brook
DS0001 Lyons Gray
DS0002 Mary L. Jarrell
DS0003 Margaret M. Jeffus
DS0004 Chrys Baggett
DS0005 Linda Garrou
DS0006 Kay Hagan
DS0007 J. Parker Chesson Jr
N.C. Department of Commerce
N.C. Office of the Govenor
N.C. Department of Transportation
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
N.C. Senate
N.C. House of Representatives
N.C. Senate
N.C. Department of Administration
N.C. House of Representatives
N.C. Department of Administration
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Transportation
N.C. House of Representatives
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
N.C. House of Representatives
N.C. House of Representatives
N.C. House of Representatives
N.C. Department of Administration
N.C. Senate
N.C. Senate
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North Carolina
Department of Commerce
Rick Carlisle, Secretarv
August 14, 1998

Mr. Tommy Roberts
Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration, Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337-2746

Dear Mr. Roberts:
^I would like to take this opportunity to outline the strong support of the North Carolina
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expansion efforts that will allow the successful location of the Federal Express Mid-Atlantic Hub.
In the Department's efforts to expand the economy of North Carolina, we responded affirmatively
in December 1997 to Federal Express' request for proposal to locate a mid-Atlantic air courier
hub. Over the next four months, the Department competed aggressively for the hub against
strong competition from South Carolina. Based on the advantages of North Carolina, the
Greensboro region and the Piedmont Triad International Airport, Federal Express announced on
April 13, 1998 the location of their Mid-Atlantic Hub at GSO.
Following the Federal Express announcement, the Department became an advocate to pass
legislation to support the expansion of the air courier industry in North Carolina. This legislation
' recognizes the competitive need for an efficient air freight infrastructure to compete in the global
marketplace. During July of this year, the legislation was passed overwhelmingly in the N.C.
General Assembly. Final votes in the State House were 94 to 21 in favor and, in the State Senate,
the legislation was approved by a vote of 46-2.
The Department continues to support and be an advocate of the efforts of Federal Express and ?-
GSO to expand North Carolina's air infrastructure, to create jobs and to strengthen the tax base in
what is the slowest growing of the State's major metropolitan areas. Thank you for your efforts in
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future growth of North Carolina.
Sincerely,
Rick Carlisle
Secretary of Commerce
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301 North Wilmington Street - P. O. Box 29571 - Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0571
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Rick Carlisle
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
29-12 Comment
Infrastructure improvements associated with the Hub will bring great benefits to PTIA and to the region for
many years to corne. These improvements will enhance transportation facilities for existing companies
and assist our region in attracting new investment.
Response
Comment noted.

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August 26, 1998, Page 2
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
,Sincerely,
?'ba Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: Tommy Roberts, FAA
NCDOT, Division of Aviation
Guilford County Joint Historic Preservation Commission
State Clearinghouse
Piedmont Triad International Airport
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David Brook
SS0005
11-1 Comment
Campbell-Gray Farm, southwest corner of junction NC 68 and US 421 has been determined to be eligible
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Response
This statement is correct, as noted at Section 4.2.4.4 of the FEIS.

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23RD DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS
OFFICE ADDRESS: 628 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING HUMAN RESOURCES
RALEIGR. N.C. 27601-ZGOS AQPICULTURE/ENVIRONMENT/NATUPAL RESOURCES
TEI.ZPHONE: 19191 799.5870 August 19,1998 CHILDREN AND HUMAN RESOURCES
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HOME ADDRESS: 400 WESTERN BOULEVARD RULES
LExINGTON. N.C. 27295
Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project manager
Federal Aviation Administration,
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
I sincerely regret that I was unable to attend the Monday, August 17, 1998 public
hearing in Greensboro, North Carolina. The North Carolina Senate remains in session
and that business had to prevail.
Mr. Roberts, I was a strong supporter and continue to be of the opportunities
made available by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1998. I supported this legislation
because it makes opportunities like The Fed Ex Project possible.
In the North Carolina Senate I represent part of the neighboring County of
Davidson, I am convinced that this project will create other new businesses, jobs and
opportunities for the citizens that I represent.
I would hope that you and your staff would recognize the many positives in this
project and make a favorable determination on the Environmental Impact Study, Thank
you for allowing me to express my support.
Sincerely,
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Senator

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Jim Phillips
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2. -
6-32 Comment
The proposed project will attract businesses too not only adjacent to PTIA but to surrounding communities
and rural areas as well.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.

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OFFICE ADDRESS: ROOM 532 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
RALEIGH. N.C. 27601-1096
TELEPHONE: [phone]
August 25,1998 [phone] FAX
NOME ADDRESS: 420-C WEST FOURTH ST.
WINSTON SALEM. NC 27101-2805
TELEPHONE: [phone]
Mr. Tommy Roberts
Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration, Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
I'm writing in support of a new runway and associated facilities at the Piedmont Triad
International Airport in North Carolina. My understanding is that an environmental
impact study is required and that the Federal Aviation Administration seeks comments
from individuals on this matter.
As the principal sponsor of the legislation creating the program by which this runway
would be built to support economic development, I am in 100% support for this third
runway. I recognize there will be those who do not agree, but I would urge you and your
associates at the FAA to look at the broader view for what is and will be the common
good generated by this new runway. 2? I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

All best wishes.
LG:cp
cc: Ashley Thrift
Sincerely,
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State Agency
Lyons Gray
SS0007
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
29-18 Comment
It is recognized that there will be those who do not agree, but I would urge you and your associates at the
FAA to look at the broader view for what is and will be the common good generated by this new runway.
Response
The FEIS discloses the benefits and impacts associated with the proposed project and reasonable
alternatives.
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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
SENATOR MARC BASNIGHT
RALEIGH 27601-2808
IST DISTRICT
STATE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA 27601-2608
PH: [phone]
FAX [phone]
August 27, 1998
' Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration, Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
I would like to extend my ardent support for the location of the new Federal
Express regional facility, associated facilities, and runway at the planned site adjacent to J
the Piedmont Triad International Airport. This new hub will create more than 1,500 jobs
and bring with it tremendous economic development opportunities for the Piedmont and r,
our entire state.
I fully support the economic incentive package North Carolina is providing to
Federal Express and other industries. I was very Proud to fully endorse passage of the
Economic Opportunity Act creating these incentives and look forward to observing the
opportunities it will provide for our citizens. North Carolina will reap tremendous
dividends from this investment in our economic future.
In summary, North Carolina is most pleased to extend a warm welcome to Federal
Express and the concomitant benefits that come with this major economic development.
I would greatly appreciate any assistance the Federal Aviation Administration may
provide in making the new Federal Express facility a reality.
Sincerely,
Marc Basnight
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Marc Bas
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility. ;
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-121 Comment
North Carolina will reap tremendous dividends from this investment in our economic future.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 of the FEIS for further information.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
29-8 Comment
I would greatly appreciate any assistance the FAA may provide in making the new FedEx facility a reality.

Response
Comment noted. '

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Department of Administration _
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Kati G. Dorsett, Secretary
August 6, 1998 ;,.
Mr. Tommy Roberts
Federal Aviation Administration -
FAA Atlanta ADO
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
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Dear Mr. Roberts:
Subject: Scoping - Proposed Improvements to the Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Guilford County
The N. C. State Clearinghouse has received the above project for intergovernmental review. This
project has been assigned State Application Number 99-E-0000-0111. Please use this number with. z? S3
all inquiries or correspondence with this office.
Review of this project should be completed on or before 08/31/1998. Should you have any
questions, please call [phone].
Sincerely,

Ms. Jeanette Fumey
Administrative Assistant
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State Courier 51-01-00
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State Agency
Jeanette Furney
SS0009
29-53 Comment
Proposed improvements to the Piedmont Triad International Airport has been assigned State Application
Number 99-E-0000-0111.
Response
Comment noted.
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BY SCOTT ANDRON
Staff Writer
US Airways will close two main-
tenance centers and move 1,300
jobs out of the Triad as part of a
national cost-cutting program an-
nounced Thursday.
The airline will eliminate 400
jobs at Piedmont Triad Interna-
tional Airport in Guilford County
and 900 jobs at Smith-Reynolds
Airport in Winston-Salem by Sep-
tember 1998.
Triad workers will see their jobs
moved to Charlotte, Pittsburgh and
Tampa, Fla. Most local workers
will have the chance to move with
their jobs under the terms of their
union's contract with the airline.
It's one of the largest work force
reductions in recent Triad history.
And the jobs being cut are some of
the highest-paying skilled blue-
collar jobs in the region. Most are
mechanics who handle long-terra -'
maintenance. Mechanics' wages
average about $24 an hour.
Some employees may stay in the
area and commute to jobs else-
where, said Daniel J. Brock, a US
Airways vice president in Winston.
"Our industry is unique," Brock
said. "People commute to work,
and not 10 or 15 miles. They com-
mute hundreds of miles."
Brock said some people will be
laid off, but he did not have a
number. Employees who are laid
off will receive one week's sever-
ance pay per year of service.
US Airways said it has no imme-
diate plans for reducing air service
at PTI.
Brock stressed that the changes
reflect the airline's need to cut
costs and stay competitive, and not
$the performance of the workers
here.
"This is not a decision that was
taken lightly," Brock said. "The
employees in Greensboro and
Winston-Salem are very seasoned
and experienced professionals."
The Arlington, Va.-based airline
showed surprisingly strong Profits
for the first quarter of 1997 bulM
faces growing competition for East;
Coast markets from low-fare com-
petitors. Its costs also are by far the
highest in the industry.
Company officials say they want
to consolidate maintenance opera-
tions at US Airways' largest air-
ports so planes need not travel to
"remote locations" for servicing.
Forty percent of the company's
daily flights take off from either
Charlotte or Pittsburgh, Brock
said.
Both of the Triad maintenances
centers are former Piedmont Air
lines facilities. USAir bought Win.
stun-Salem-based Piedmont in
1987. USAir changed its name to
US Airways this year and adopted a
new image intended to appeal to
business travelers.
After the cuts, US Airways will
still employ about 3,000 people in
the Triad, mostly at the company's
offices in Winston-Salem. That
number includes about 220 me-
chanics who will remain in the
Triad to handle routine mainte-
nance and staff a landing gear shop
at Smith-Reynolds.
Peter Reichard, president of the
Greensboro Area Chamber of Com-
merce, said the airline's move is
unfortunate, especially for
Winston-Salem.
But he figured those mechanics
who don't choose to move will have
no trouble finding jobs because
skilled workers are in such high
demand in the Triad.
"I don't think they'll have trouble
finding a job, but they may find it
hard matching what they get at
USAir," Reichard said.
One available option may be go-
ing to work for TL iCO, an aircraft
maintenance company at PTI.
our growth is limited only by
the manpower we have," TIMCO
president Charlie Bell said, adding
that he could hire 250 to 300 people
today.
Non-union TIMCO pays less than
US Airways, however.
Meanwhile, Reichard seized on
the opportunity to argue that the
region must take an aggressive
stance in recruiting new industry.
"There's no greater argument I
could make," Reichard said. "You
can't say, 'We've had enough, we're
not going to grow anymore.' You've
got to keep growing."
PTI is a government-owned air-
port, managed by the Piedmont
Triad Airport Authority. US Air-
ways leases its hangar there from
the - authority. Airport Executive
Director Ted' Johnson said the
lease runs through 2013. Rent is $1
million a year.
Large hangars are in demand in
the airline business, though, and
Johnson was confident that US Air-
ways could find a new tenant to
sublease the 200,000-square-foot
hangar.
TIMCO would be interested, Bell
said.
Still, Johnson is saddened to see
US Airways close its PTI mainte-
nance operation.
"I'm very sorry to see these peo-
ple go," he said. "I feel very
strongly for these people because a
lot of them are old Piedmont pe
ple."
The Triad cuts are just part of
huge national cost-cutting plan
US Airways..
Other cuts announced Thursd
include:
• Closing a maintenance cen-
in Roanoke, Va.
• Closing, a crew base in L
Angeles.
• Closing reservations centers
Nashville, Tenn., and Utica, N.'.
• Grounding 22 older planes.
• Eliminating service to nine c
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FAA SCOPING MEETING
August 17, 1998
Piedmont Triad Internatioanal Airport
Environmental Impact Statement
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Local Agency
Liz Harris
SL0004
2-2 Comment
I support Fed Ex at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
29-11 Comment
Expansion of PTIA has been public knowledge for many years.
Response
Please see responses to Comment 29-13 and 29-24.
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"GROWING WITH THE PIEDMONT"
OFFICE OF THE
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August 13, 1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
FAA, Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Subject: Environmental Impact Statement Public Hearing, Proposed Federal Express
Facility. Piedmont Triad Airport, August 17.1998
FI firmly support the proposed Federal Express Mid-Atlantic Hub at the Piedmont Triad
`International Airpo Based on the positive impacts of the capital investment, the number of jobs
that will be created and cumulative regional economic impact estimated at $2.4 billion after ten
years of operation, the project offers our region a very attractive and unique opportunity for
continued growth and developmen"]tghe benefits of this project will favorably impact the City of
Lexington and help us in our local economic development efforts
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The North Carolina General Assembly has passed the authorizing legislation for a total tax -?
incentive package of $142.3 million for which Federal Express and other companies may qualify.
CWe think that Federal Express brings a quality operation to the Triad. The Compan has
demonstrated a strong commitment to the communities in which they have located.
For the above reasons, I strongly encourage the Federal Administration to approve the Federal
Express site for its Mid-Atlantic Hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Sincerely yours,
Richard L. Thomas
Mayor
File: cJwp&Fe&xHub
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Richard Thomas
SL0005

2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-11 Comment
Benefits of the project will favorably impact the City of Lexington and help us in our local economic
development efforts.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-10.
6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response
Comment noted.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.

Response
Comment noted.

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Mr. Tommy Roberts
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1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, Georgia 30337-2746
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Post Office Box 1408
Winston-Salem. N.C. 27102
336-725-2361
336-721-2209 fax
Initially, I would like to introduce myself and provide credibility to our request for FAA support for the FedEx hub at
our Piedmont Triad International airport.
I am the retired senior executive vice president of RJR Nabisco, the present chairman of the Winston-Salem Chamber
of Commerce, and a co-founder of Winston-Salem Business Inc, the economic development arm of the Chamber. I'm
also a co-founder of the Piedmont Triad Partnership representing about 1.4 million residents in our area, that are served
by the Piedmont Triad airport.
The new FedEx hub is the most important economic development project to be established in our area in the history
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The hub is of great importance to our entire county, as we are in the process of opening a new 400 acre plus business
park, that is only a short distance from the airport and hub. The ability to ship daily by FedEx will be of great
importance to us.
Additionally, we are also launching the new Piedmont Research Park in conjunction with Wake Forest University
Medical School. Consequently, this new totally high-tech facility will also benefit considerably from the new hub.
Every business in our county and triad region is anxiously looking forward to our new FedEx hub that will definitely
aid our region into expanding successfully in the future.
We appreciate your support, as the FedEx hub will substantially aid us in our economic transition to higher technology
in the future. If Bob Leak, Gayle Anderson or myself can assist you in anyway, please let us know.
Many thanks for your support.
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G. H. Long
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cc: Robert Leak - Winston-Salem Business Inc.
Gayle Anderson - Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
Serving Forsyth County - A Piedmont Triad Community
Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
G.H. Long
SL0006
29-12 Comment
Infrastructure improvements associated with the Hub will bring great benefits to PTIA and to the region for
many years to come. These improvements will enhance transportation facilities for existing companies
and assist our region in attracting new investment.
Response
Comment noted.
29-29 Comment
FedEx will the create the ability to ship daily.
Response
Comment noted.
6-25 Comment
Every business in our county and triad region is looking forward to FedEx expanding our region and aid
our economic transition to higher technology in the future.
Response
Comment noted.
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City of Greensboro
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August 18, 1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
FAA Atlanta ADO
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2747

Dear Mr. Roberts:
The City of Greensboro, through a City Council Resolution adopted unanimously on June 16, 1998, ?-
supports the request of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority for federal funding to increase and enhanc
the physical infrastructure of the International Airport. By this action, City Council authorized the y
extension of water and sewer lines and waiver of certain connection fees to the proposed site for the FedE]
Mid-Atlantic Hub.
While the airport property itself is not physically located within the boundary of our city, the facility has
always been a major component of our community's inventory of assets. By its proximity to the city limits n
and resulting impact on economic development, the airport plays a major role in maintaining an adequate - I
tax base to support city services. That tax base supports the many high quality parks and recreation
facilities and programs we offer to adults and youth throughout the metropolitan area. It also supports an
efficient transportation system as well as many other city services including our environmental programs.

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would not only offer a significant number of jobs to many area residents but would, I feel, stimulate more Jl?
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In summary, I believe an enhanced PTIA facility, with Federal Express as a vital component, will greatly
enhance our future economic well-being. We urge the Federal Aviation Administration to undertake steps
to help us secure the necessary funding to expand PTIA. Thank you for the opportunity to present my
thoughts on this matter
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Best e ards,
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Manager
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
J. Edward Kitchen
SL0008
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
9-2 Comment
City Council authorized the extension of water and sewer lines and waiver of certain connections to
prepare for FedEx's arrival to Greensboro.
Response .
Comment noted. The City of Greensboro currently provides water to the PTIA. The City of Greensboro
will provide water and sewer service to the FedEx facility.
6-17 Comment
FedEx will add to the area's tax base, which will help to fund vital services for the area.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-10. As discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section
6 of Appendix E of the FEIS, projected additional employment and population growth within the Six-
County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the counties
included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
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Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-10 Comment
FedEx will be bringing not only investment and jobs to our state, they will bring with them a wave of
customers and suppliers who will also create investment in our state's economy and our citizens.
Response W
Comment noted. The economic impacts of the proposed project are discussed in Section 5.4 and
Appendix E of the FEIS. I
6-14 Comment
FedEx will employ those workers whose jobs have been phased out (textile, tobacco, etc), supplementing
the employment base of the Piedmont Triad area and the State of North Carolina.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
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FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
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Dear Community Leader:
I am writing today to seek your help with the next hurdle in the FedEx project.
Sz-ovo ? AUG 21 1998
The Federal Aviation Administration's review of the project is a 12-18 month process designed to uncover anv
issues that may impact our community, positive or negative. This study begins with a public hearing on the
proposed project, which is designed to solicit comments on the project from the community. It is important that
we have people talk about the positive aspects of the FedEx project including job creation, investment, and
additional business opportunities. This public hearing is scheduled for:
Monday, August 17, 1998
Airport Marriott Hotel
5:00-8: 00 p.m., (Come anytime between 5 and 8)
The public hearing will allow people to provide comments in one of two ways; written format or in spoken
remarks. It is critical that we get a strong showing of support for this project from the community at this initial
meeting. While the Airport Authority has committed to be sensitive to the concerns of its neighbors, we
anticipate a strong showing from the negative perspective.
All types and sizes of companies need to be heard. Please take the time to attend this hearing and deliver up to
three minutes of comments in support of the FedEx project. I have attached an outline of some issues you might
want to address in your comments.
If for some reason you can not attend this hearing in person you can submit comments in writing by August 31.
1998 to the following address:
Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration, Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
I would also ask you to fax or mail a copy of your comments to the Chamber of Commerce. I can not stress
enough how important it is that we have strong showing of support at this meeting. Please mark your calendar
and bring your business colleagues, friends and neighbors.
Thank you in advance for your support!
With Best Wishes.
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Charles T. Hagan III
Chairman, Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce
enclosure
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'? P.O. Box 3246 • Greensboro. North Carolina 27402-3246 • [phone] - Fax [phone] q -1-RP D.
Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Charles T. Hagan III
SL0009
21-4 Comment
Public involvement and comments are important to represent the community's best interests.
Response
Public involvement. and comments are an important part of representing the community's best interests.
FAA has advertised and conducted 3 public meetings as part of the EIS. The Scoping Meeting in August
1998, Public Information Workshop in April 1999, and Public Workshop/Hearing in May 2000 as well as
allowing an open 60-day comment period on the EIS.

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August 18,1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
FAA Atlanta ADO
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
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The City of Greensboro strongly supports the proposed location of the Federal Express Mid- ? .2,
Atlantic Hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA). The enclosed City Council
Resolution, passed unanimously on June 16,1998, describes the benefits that we believe will
accrue to the City by virtue of having this facility locate at Piedmont Triad International Airport
Even though the City will receive no direct tax benefits, the secondary economic benefits are / ;?
enormous. (PTIA is almost surrounded by the City of Greensboro. However, the Airport Authority property is not part of the City.)
Among the very desirable characteristics associated with Federal Express is their ranking as one 7 )
of the top fifteen companies in the nation in hiring, promoting and retaining people of color. The _J
company's support of minority businesses, and the hiring of persons who had been on welfare
indicate a willingness to employ those who may have had difficulties, historically, in finding
employment. Given the diversity of population in this Region, this is a critical factor in having
this Corporation locate at PTIA.
Federal Express has policies regarding part-time employees that would be most beneficial to the
55,000 college and university students enrolled in Guilford County. With the expected growth of
companies in this area that depend on overnight delivery, there will be new options for careers]
among young graduates who would otherwise leave the region entirely in order to find-
employment.
For these reasons and many more the City of Greensboro is pleased to support this proposed _
location for
the Federal Express Mid-Atlantic Hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Sincerely,
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Carolyn . Allen
Mayor
Enclosure (A copy of this resolution was also presented to the Court Reporter at the Scoping
Meeting,
August 17, 1998.)
One Governmental Plaza, P.O. Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402-3136 [phone]
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCATION IN GUILFORD COUNTY OF THE
FEDERAL EXPRESS REGIONAL PROCESSING FACILITY AND APPROVING ,.
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER OUTFALL
LINE PURSUANT TO N.C.G.S. 158-7.1 (LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACT)
WHEREAS, on 5 December 1994, the City Council approved and adopted
economic development incentive guidelines and as amended on 25 June 1996, whereby
the City will participate financially in the development of a certain private and/or
infrastructure improvements to promote economic development in accordance with said
guidelines;
WHEREAS, Federal Express plans to acquire approximately 175 acres of land
and build a regional processing facility in Guilford County in the vicinity of the Piedmont
Triad International Airport; 212- 7
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that Federal Express will invest nearly $300 million 6-1 ,L
and employ up to 1,500 persons over a five-year period;
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held in accordance with N.C.G.S. 158-7.1
setting up the particulars of a request for approval of up to $218,000 for the construction g?2
of a sewer outfall line and citing the public benefits to be derived therefrom.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GREENSBORO:
1. That the City Council hereby supports the location of the Federal Express Regional
Processing Facility in Guilford County.
2. That in accordance with the City's economic development incentive guidelines and _ r
pursuant to N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, the funding of the cost of a sewer outfall line up to the
amount of $218,000 to serve the proposed Federal Express facility is hereby authorized
and approved with the construction of said line to be at an appropriate time to
accommodate the new proposed facility.
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Local Agency
Carolyn Allen
SL0010
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
26-2 Comment
FedEx is one of the top fifteen companies in the nation hiring, promoting, and retaining minorities.
Response
Comment noted.
6-20 Comment
FedEx has had the willingness to employ those who may have had difficulties, historically, in finding
employment.
Response
Comment noted.
29-16 Comment -
Implementation of the FedEx facility will generate opportunities for local college students both in school
and after graduation and colleges will provide an ample opportunity to train for the skills needed.
Response
The proposed project at PTIA would create jobs within Guilford County and surrounding counties. See
Section 5.4, Induced Socioeconomic Impacts, of the FEIS for further information.
29-12 Comment
Infrastructure improvements associated with the Hub will bring great benefits to PTIA and to the region for
many years to come. These improvements will enhance transportation facilities for existing companies
and assist our region in attracting new investment.
Response
Comment noted.
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22-7 Comment
The FedEx mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA will invest nearly $300 million and employ up to 1,500 persons over a
5-year period.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
9-2 Comment
City Council authorized the extension of water and sewer lines and waiver of certain connections to
prepare for FedEx's arrival to Greensboro.
Response
Comment noted. The City of Greensboro currently provides water to the PTIA. The City of Greensboro
will provide water and sewer service to the FedEx facility.

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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
INCENTIVES FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS
WHEREAS Federal Express has announced its intention to locate its major southeast hub
at the Piedmont Triad International Airport; and
WHEREAS the location of this hub in our area will create mote than 1,500 jobs with full
time positions averaging $34,000 a year and part-time positions paying more than $S per
hour with full benefits, and
WHEREAS the fact that this facility is located in our region will support all industries for
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whom timely delivery is a critical factor in the success of their operations, and
WHEREAS the location of such a hub will attract new businesses to the entire Pied•liont ?-?
Triad area, and
WHEREAS the incentive package under consideration will be more than offset by the
investments to be made by Federal Express in locating this hub at our airport, and they-8
should be considered important investments in the future of our area and indeed the entire
state,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Eden welcomes the location of ,
a new southeastern hub for Federal Express to the Piedmont Triad International Airport
and requests the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina approve the incentive
package offered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce in due order.
ATTE T:
i Scott, City Clerk
CITY OF
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Philip . Price, Mayor
308 East Stadium Drive • Edcn, NC 27288-3523 • [phone] • FRX [phone]
THE EFFORT ALWAYS MA*r•rEnG
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Local Agency
Philip Price
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport
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Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-122 Comment
The facility will support all industries for whom timely delivery is a critical factor.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-38 Comment
FedEx locating its Mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA should be considered an im
ortant investment for the ar
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Response
Comment noted. The fiscal impact analysis discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section 6 of
Appendix E of the FEIS concludes that projected additional employment and population growth within the
Six-County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the
counties included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019. See response to Comment 6-2.
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.

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WHEREAS, The North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation
authorizing $62.3 million instate t
ax exemptions or credits for
a total tax incent 6--39
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Federal Express and oth
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Piedmont Triad International Airport; and,
WHEREAS, Federal Express anticipates initially hiring 225 full-time
employees (at an average salary of $34,000 per year) and 525
part-time emplovees (at a wage rate of betwe
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WHEREAS, the Bryan School of Business at the University of North
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over $65 million; and,
WHEREAS, the total regional economic impact of the Federal Express
facility will average $160 million per year with a cumulative
impact of $2.4 billion after ten years of operation; and,
WHEREAS, Federal Express has been consistently recognized nation

Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Rebecca
SL0012 Smothers

6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response
Comment noted.
22-7 Comment
The FedEx mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA will invest nearly $300 million and employ up to 1,500 persons over a
5-year period.

Response
Comment noted.

6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response r
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.

29-17 Comment
Local charities will benefit from addition of a great corporate citizen.

Response
Comment noted.

2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Response
Comment noted.

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IN St'PPORT OF THE PROPOSED FEDERAL EXPRESS MID-ATLANTIC HUB AT
THE PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
V1 H EREAS, the North Carolina Genera( Assembly has passed legislation authorizing $62.3 /
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which Federal Express and other companies may qualify.
WHEREAS, Federal Express is expected to construct a one-million square-foot facility on 175 2;2,;7
acres reflecting an initial capital investment of between $230 million and $300 million at the
Piednwnt Triad International .Airport.
WHEREAS, Federal Express anticipates initially hiring 225 full-time employees (at an average
salarv of $34,000 per year) and 525 part-time employees (at a wage rate of between $9.00 and
S1 U 00 per hour) whose numbers are expected to double when the operation is completed,
W14 E REAS, the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
estimates that 3,200 full-time equivalent jobs will be created in the Piedmont Triad Region in the
next decade generating a total annual household income of over $65 million;
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WHEREAS, Federal Express has been consistently recognized nationally by Fortune Magazine
for creating; a ood work environment for its employees, and a no lay-off policy-
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they are located by initiating an Adopt-A-School proram in Memphis, Tennessee, by-
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Jerry Carlton
SL0014
6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response
Comment noted.
22-7 Comment
The FedEx mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA will invest nearly $300 million and employ up to 1,500 persons over a
5-year period.

Response
Comment noted.

6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.

Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. S:-e Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.

29-17 Comment
Local charities will benefit from addition of a great corporate citizen.
,
Response
Comment noted.

2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Response
Comment noted.

agencyrpt_101801.x1s

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCATION IN GUILFORD COUNTY OF THE
FEDERAL EXPRESS REGIONAL PROCESSING FACILITY AND APPROVING _. 2_2-
.-ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER OUTFALL.
LINE PURSUANT TO N.C.G.S. 158-7.1 (LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACT)

WHEREAS, on 5 December 1994, the City Council approved and adopted
economic development incentive guidelines and as amended on 25 June 1996, whereby
the City will participate financially in the development of a certain private and/or
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WHEREAS, Federal Express plans to acquire approximately 175 acres of land
and build a regional processing facility in Guilford County in the vicinity of the Piedmont
Triad International Airport;
' WHEREAS, it is anticipated that Federal Express will invest nearly 5300 million
and employ up to 1.500 persons over a five-year period;

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WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held in accordance with N.C.G.S. 158-7.1
setting up the particulars of a request for approval of up to 5218,000 for the construction 1
of a sewer outfall line and citing the public benefits to be derived therefrom.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GREENSBORO:
1. That the City Council hereby supports the location of the Federal Express Regional
Processing Facility in Guilford County.
2. That in accordance with the City's economic development incentive guidelines and
pursuant to N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, the funding of the cost of a sewer outfall line up to the
amount of $218,000 to serve the proposed Federal Express facility is hereby authorized
and approved with the construction of said line to be at an appropriate time to
accommodate the new proposed facility.
3. That the water and sewer connection fee at the time of the connection shall be waived.
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Susan Crotls
SLOW 5 '

2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport
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Response
Comment noted. ,
29-30 Comment
The City of Greensboro will participate financially in the development of a certain private and/or
infrastructure improvements to promote economic development.
Response
Comment noted.
22-7 Comment

The FedEx mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA will invest nearly $300 million and employ up to 1,500 persons over a '
5-year period.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
9-2 Comment
City Council authorized the extension of water and sewer lines and waiver of certain connections to
prepare for FedEx's arrival to Greensboro.
Response
Comment noted. The City of Greensboro currently provides water to the PTIA. The City of Greensboro
will provide water and sewer service to the FedEx facility.

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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-15 Comment
FedEx will have a positive impact and benefits the entire community.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
agencyrpt_ 101801. xls

I RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED FEDERAL EXPRESS MID-ATLANTIC HUB AT
I THE PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing $62.3 b-37
million in state tax exemptions or credits for a total tax incentive package of $142.3 million for
which Federal Express and other companies may qualify;
WHEREAS, Federal Express is expected to construct a one-million square-foot facility on 175 22-7
acres reflecting an initial capital investment of between $230 million and $300 million at the
i Piedmont Triad International Airport;
WHEREAS, Federal Express anticipates initially hiring 225 full-time employees (at an average 642
salary of $34,000 per year) and 525 part-time employees (at a wage rate of between $9.00 and v
' $10.00 per hour) whose numbers are expected to double when the operation is completed,
' WHEREAS, the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
estimates that 3,200 full-time equivalent jobs will be created in the Piedmont Triad Region in the
next decade generating a total annual household income of over $65 million;
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WHEREAS, the total regional economic impact of the Federal Express facility will average
$160 million per year with a cumulative impact of $2.4 billion after ten years of operation,
WHEREAS, Federal Express has been consistently recognized nationally by Fortune Mavazine
for creating a good work environment for its employees; and a no lay-off policy.
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WHEREAS, Federal Express has demonstrated strong commitment to the communities in S0
which they are located by initiating an Adopt-A-School program in Memphis, Tennessee, by
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installing "hush kits" to make planes quieter; and by receiving an Excellence in Corporate
Community Service Award by the Points of Light Foundation in 1996; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that th . ?(?1Q???A? 1her?1 strongly
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encourages the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the Federal Express sior its Mid
Atlantic Hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Adopted this theq/, b day oO 1998.
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency ,
Jenny Moore
SL0017

6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response ,
Comment noted.
22-7 Comment
The FedEx mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA will invest nearly $300 million and employ up to 1,500 persons over a
5-year period.
,
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment '
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response '
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS. ,
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
,
29-17 Comment
Local charities will benefit from addition of a great corporate citizen.
'
Response
Comment noted.

2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
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Response
Comment noted.
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Resolution of ?he Board of Directors
Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
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Subject: Location of Federal Express facillity at the Piedmont Triad International Airport
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Whereas: The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, as a group of public and private / r6
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business leaders, supports efforts to expand ?conomic opportunities within our region,

Whereas: Federal Express intends to locate its Mid-Atlantic hub on the grounds of the r ?/?r
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Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1500 jobs.
Whereas: The economic impact of this ex ? ansion will definitely be realized within Sum,
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County, through the creation ofa diversity ofmanufacturing and service industries, as realized ill
other hub regions.
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Whereas. Federal Express is recognized for as outstanding corporate citizen, creating excellent 51;g
work environments and highly regarded community relations programs.
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Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board of i irectors of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of
Commerce strongly endorses and supports t location of the mid-Atlantic hub of Federal
Express at Piedmont Trial International Airp rt.
Adopted this day of
1998

David W. Bradley
Executive Director
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President
Mt. Airy, N r
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P. 0. BOX 913 • MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA 27030-0913 • PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]
August 18, 1998
GREgr
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Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:

SGeolg
Attached you will find a resolution, unanimously approved by the Board of
Directors of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce in Mount Airy, North
Carolina.
I presented the resolution and brief comments at the EIS hearing on the FedEx Mid
Atlantic Hub on August 17, 1998 and provided a draft copy to the recorder.
The attached original resolution is provided to you for your file and future
reference.
Sincerely,
THE GREATER MOUNT AIRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Orman atts, C airman
Industrial and Business Development Committee
TW:yen
Enclosure
Copy to Mr. Kenny Moore, President
Piedmont Triad Partnership
Mt. Airy, N.C.
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Resolution of the Board of Directors
Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
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Subject: Location of Federal Express facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport
Whereas: The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, as a group of public and private
business leaders, supports efforts to expand economic opportunities within our region.
Whereas: Federal Express intends to locate its Mid-Atlantic hub on the grounds of the 6,12-
Piedmont Triad International Airport, creating more than 1500 jobs.
Whereas: The economic impact of this expansion will definitely be realized within Surry 6'1'
County, through the creation of a diversity of manufacturing and service industries, as realized in
other hub regions.
Whereas: Federal Express is recognized for as outstanding corporate citizen, creating excellent 'el
work environments and highly regarded community relations programs.
Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of
Commerce strongly endorses and supports the location of the mid-Atlantic hub of Federal
Express at Piedmont Trial International Airport.
Adopted this day of 1998
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
David Bradley
SL0018
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
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HIGH YOIN"T CHAMBER OF
1101 NO Rr[I MAIN S1" • PA) BOX 502> ¦ NIGH POI\1, N.C
HIGH POINT
GOOD PEOPEE PROMOTING
G000 BUSINESS
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
INCENTIVES FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS

COMMERCE
2-202 5u15 • (910) 889-81SI
FAN [phone]
WHEREAS Federal Express has announced its intention to locate its major southeast hub
at the Piedmont "T"riad International Airport, and
WHEREAS the location ofthis hub in our area will create more than 1,500 lobs with full
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time positions averaging S34"000 a year and part-time positions paying more than S8 per
hour with full benefits, and
WHEREAS the tact that this facility is located in our region will support all industries for 6 _ IZ2-
whom timely deliver\ is a critical factor in the success if their operations, and
WHEREAS the location of"such a hub will attract new businesses to the entire Piedmont 64b
"T"riad area, and
WHEREAS the incentive package under consideration will be more than offset by the 6-?23
investments to be made by Federal Express in locating this hub at our airport, and they (-J0
should be considered important investments in the future of our area and indeed the
entire state,
NOW THEREFORE BF IT RESOLVED, that the High Point Chamber of Commerce 2_9
welcomes the location of a new southeastern hub for Federal Express to the Piedmont
Triad International Airport and requests the General Assemble of the State of North 131
Carolina approve the incentive package offered by the North Carolina Department of'
Commerce in due order.
Approved this 2`1 day of June, 1998
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TRIAD-
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
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SL0019
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6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility. '
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2. '
6-122 Comment
The facility will support all industries for whom timely delivery is a critical factor. '
Response
Comment noted. '
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that '
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-123 Comment

The incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the investments to be made by '
FedEx in locating the hub at PTIA.
Response ,
Comment noted.
6-38 Comment ,
FedEx locating its Mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA should be considered an important investment for the area.

Response
Comment noted. The fiscal impact analysis discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section 6 of
Appendix E of the FEIS concludes that projected additional employment and population growth within the '
Six-County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the
counties included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019. See response to Comment 6-2.

2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Response
Comment noted.
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6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response
Comment noted. '
agencyrpt_101801.x1s

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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
INCENTIVES FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS
WHEREAS Federal Express has announced its intention to locate its major southeastern hub at
the Piedmont Triad international Airport; and
WHEREAS the location of this hub in our region will create more than1,500 jobs with full time
positions averaging an annual wage of $ 34,000.00, and part time positions paying in excess of
$ 8.00 hourly with full benefits, and
WHEREAS the fact that this facility is located in our region will support all industries for whom
timely delivery is a critical factor in the success of their operations, and
WHEREAS the location of such a hub will allow existing business to operate more productively
as well as attract new businesses to the entire Piedmont Triad Area, and
WHEREAS the incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the
investments to be made by Federal Express in locating this hub at the Piedmont Triad
International Airport, and they should be considered important investments in the future of the
Piedmont Triad and the entire state of North Carolina, and

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Yadkin County
Chamber of Commerce welcomes the location of a new southeastern hub for Federal Express to
the Piedmont Triad International Airport and requests the General Assembly of the State of North
Carolina to approve the incentive package offered by the North Carolina Department of
Commerce in due order.
Adopted this 9`h day of June, 1998, at the Regular Meeting of the Yadkin County Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors.
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Ben Harding, Chairman the Board

\ . P. fiAlg?--
e R. Hutchens, Secretary
Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Ben Harding
SL0020
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-122 Comment
The facility will support all industries for whom timely delivery is a critical factor.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-123 Comment
The incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the investments to be made by
FedEx in locating the hub at PTIA.
Response
Comment noted.
6-38 Comment
FedEx locating its Mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA should be considered an important investment for the area.
Response
Comment noted. The fiscal impact analysis discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section 6 of
Appendix E of the rEIS concludes that projected additional employment and population growth within the
Six-County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the
counties included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response
Comment noted.
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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 2,-Z
INCENTIVES FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS
WHEREAS Federal Express has announced its intention to locate its major southeastern hub at
the Piedmont Triad International Airport; and
WHEREAS the location of this hub in our region will create more that 1,500 jobs with full time
positions averaging an annual wage of $ 34,000.00, and part time positions paying in excess of
$ 8.00 hourly with full benefits, and
WHEREAS the fact that this facility is located in our region will support all industries for whom
timely delivery is a critical factor in the success of their operations, and G,jl 22
WHEREAS the location of such a hub will allow existing business to operate more productively ?g
as well as attract new businesses to the entire Piedmont Triad Area, and
WHEREAS the incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the
investments to be made by Federal Express in locating this hub at the Piedmont Triad
International Airport, and they should be considered important investments in the future of the
Piedmont Triad and the entire state of North Carolina, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Yadkin County Economic Development and."
Commerce Program Council welcomes the location of a new southeastern hub for Federal
Express to the Piedmont Triad International Airport and requests the General Assembly of the 6 -,3State of North Carolina to approve the incentive package offered by the North Carolina
Department of Commerce in due order.
Adopted this 30'h day of June, 1998, at the Regular Meeting of the Yadkin County Economic
Development and Commerce Program Council.
The Honorable Gene Pardue, Chairman

Robert J. Todd, D' ctor

Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Gene Pardue
SL0021
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-122 Comment
The facility will support all industries for whom timely delivery is a critical factor.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-123 Comment
The incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the investments to be made by
FedEx in locating the hub at PTIA.
Response
Comment noted.
6-38 Comment
FedEx locating its Mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA should be considered an important investment for the area
Response
Comment noted. The fiscal impact analysis discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section 6 of
Appendix E of the FEIS concludes that projected additional employment and population growth within the
Six-County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the
counties included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response
Comment noted.
agencyrpt_101801.xis

' A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCENTIVES FOR
FEDERAL EXPRESS

' WHEREAS Federal Express has announced its intention to locate its major southeastern
hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, and
' WHEREAS the location of this hub in our region will create more than 1,500 jobs with
full time positions averaging an annual wage of $ 34,000.00, and part time positions
paying in excess of 58.00 per hour with full benefits, and
WHEREAS the fact that this facility is located in our region will support all industries
for whom timely delivery is a critical factor in the success of their operations. and
WHEREAS the location of such hub will allow existing business to operate more
the entire Piedmont Triad Area. and
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this hub at the Piedmont Triad
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investments to be made by Federal Express
International Airport, and they should be considered important investments in the future
of the Piedmont Triad and the entire state of North Carolina, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the
Town of Yadkinville, NC welcomes the location of a new southeastern hub for Federal
Express to the Piedmont Triad International Airport and requests the General Assembly
' of the State of North Carolina to approve the incentive package offered by the North
Carolina Department of Commerce in due order.
' Adopted this the t" day of June 1998, at the Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Town of Yadkinville, NC.
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Local Agency '
Huout Gregory

SL0022
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport. '
Response
Comment noted. '
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility. '
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2. '
6-122 Comment
The facility will support all industries for whom timely delivery is a critical factor. '
Response
Comment noted. '
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that

benefits the whole community. '
Response
Comment noted
See Section 5
4 and A
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6-123 Comment

The incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the investments to be made by '
FedEx in locating the hub at PTIA.
Response '
Comment noted.
6-38 Comment '
FedEx locating its Mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA should be considered an important investment for the area.

Response
Comment noted. The fiscal impact analysis discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section 6 of
Appendix E of the FEIS concludes that projected additional employment and population growth within the '
Six-County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the
counties included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019. See response to Comment 6-2.
'
6-39 Comment
North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing tax exemptions for FedEx and other
companies may qualify.
Response
Comment noted. '
agencyrpt 10180 1.As
' . Joe E. Bostic, Jr., Chairman
' Walter C. (Walt) Cockerham, Vice-Chairman
Melvin "Skip" Alston
Steve Amold
Warren Dorsett
Withers G. Dunovant
' Phyllis R Gibbs

1 Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
' 1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
GA 30337
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August 17, 1998
Charles H. Winfree
[phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
' Dear Mr. Roberts:
I am enclosing, for the record, a letter of January 26, 1998 to Mr. Tony DiGirolamo relative to?i- 2.
support and enthusiasm for the FedEx Mid-Atlantic Hub.
I also wish to share with you copies of some of the letters I have received from private and
' corporate entities.
I appreciate your dedicated effort for our airport and I remain personally available for any
assistance I can offer.
' Si krely
•
Walter C. Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
WCC/em
I Enclosure

S??ZY
Robert Landreth
?? C? John Parks
A G 2 01998 Mary C. Rakestraw
Board of County Commissioners

GUILFORD COUNTY '
Board of Counbg Commissioners
P. O. Box 3427
GjmFxsBoRo, Nomm C;"OLM.& 27402 '
T="Hora (910) 3733351
Fwx (910) 3733209 '
January 26, 1998
Mr. Tony DiGirolamo '
Manager, Airport Relations & Development
Federal Express Corporation
Properties & Facilities

2003 Corporate Avenue '
Memphis, TN 38132
Dear Mr. DiGirolamo: ,
Guilford County enthusiastically supports the location of the FedEx Mid-Atlantic Hub facility
to Piedmont Triad International Airport The Guilford County Board of Commissioners '
understands the value of such a facility and appreciates the significant positive economic
impact an investment of this magnitude can have on our region.
Be assured, Guilford County will work in every way possible to assist the Piedmont Triad '
Intemational Airport in the various aspects of site preparation and relocation of utilities. In
addition Guilford County will assemble a team of project inspectors, specifically for the Mid-
Atlantic Hub, to ensure the site review, permitting approval and inspections occurs as '
efficiency as possible.
Additionally, be assured that all appropriate County resources will be directed in support of '
this project to help make this location the most successful of any of your facilities.
Guilford County appreciates your consideration of this region for your Mid-Atlantic Hub. The '
Guilford County Board of Commissioners is confident you will be more than pleased with the
support you will find here for FedEx both during your construction and for many years in the
future. '
Sincerely
e E. Bostic, Jr. Walter C. Cockerham
Chairman Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioners Guilford County Commissioners

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Commissioner Walter Cockerham, Vice Chair
Guilford County Commissioners
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
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I am writing you in support of the Fed Ex Mid-Atlantic Hub planned expansion at the Piedmont
Triad International Airport. This project will be one of the most significant economic
development successes in Guilford County in nearly 20 years. Once completed, the economic
support that it will provide this community in "side" businesses is projected to be substantial.
We ask for your support as our representative in assuring that this vital operation comes to
fruition. This project will benefit not only Greensboro and Guilford County, but have far
reaching implications for the 12 county Piedmont Triad area. It should also additionally have
benefits for not only our region, but the entire state.
Research has shown, Fed Ex Hubs have proven to be magnets for new economic growth that use
the Fed Ex service for fast, reliable delivery. At the Alliance Hub in Fort Worth, Texas, more
than 10,000 additional jobs and $3.6 billion in new investment was created by companies that
moved to or expanded in Fort Worth after it was announced that there would be a Fed Ex.
We believe that the heightened level of interest that this announcement has given to the Triad
region will create a positive economic impact for our business as well as countless others in the
community. We hope that you will work with our community and support this opportunity that
will clearly become one of the crown jewels of the Piedmont Triad.
Thanks for your support of our community's economic growth, well being, both now and in the
future.
j Sincerely,
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President & Chief Executive Officer
3124 W. FRIENDLY AVENUE, GREENSBORO NC 27408 - [phone] - FAX: [phone]
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 10209, GREENSBORO NC 27404
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COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL
REAL ESTATE
Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
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Bessemer Improvement Co.
Delivery: 822 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401-1538
Mail: P.O. Box 14220
Greensboro, NC 27415-4220
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
June 19, 1998 1
This letter is to voice my support of any necessary incentives and improvements to accommodate
Federal Express for their Piedmont Triad International Airport sorting facility. Not only am I a
lifetime resident of Guilford County, I am a twenty-year resident of the Cardinal subdivision. I
know you have heard from a number of my neighbors voicing their opposition to the third runway,
but I totally support the third runway if it is required to entice Federal Express to come to the
Piedmont Triad International Airport.
I also support fully the placement of the main sorting building toward the northern end of the airport.
This northern placement will certainly encourage plane traffic to land from the southwest so that the
taxing time will be limited.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter and I look forward to Federal Express coming to the
Piedmont Triad International Airport with their new sorting facility.
Very truly yours,
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Greensboro, NC 27455-1940
May 9, 1998
Councilman Walter (Walt) C. Cockerham
Guilford County Commissioners
P. O. Box 3427
Greensboro, NC 27402
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This is in reference to your comments concerning the complaints about the airport noise
problems raised by residents in the close proximity of our Piedmont Triad International
Airport as reported in the News & Record, May 8, 1998 edition. Your comments are
absolutely correct.
When I, along with 1700 others were relocated by AT&T Corp. to Greensboro in 1976 ire
from New Jersey, the Cardinal was the first community considered by many of us. But. we
also looked for the location of major highways, potential industrial areas and airport,
especially runways. Accordingly, few if any relocated there for that reason.
Attached please find a copy of my short "Letter to the Editor" dated April 18, 1998 about
this situation and my experience with it. It says it all. Those objecting have no argument.
At best, to correct a stupid decision made one 25 some years ago on the part of
Greensboro, homes designated as determined by established standard noise le-rel heall;h
c:rtteeja being in a noise abatement zone might be bought at current appraised market
rates and replaced by the Airport authority. That land could be used as a park or
developed for right lew industrial use. Let us get innovative.
Had a Forecast 2015 been in place in the late 1950's the subject situation would not have
occurred. The good news is that Guilford County along with all communities in it adopted
Forecast 2015.
Federal Express is noted for being an excellent corporate citizen as well as an contributor
to the economic well being. We welcome them with open arms.
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deliberate speed and Federal Express facility located as planned.
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subject.
Incidently, we will miss Mr. Joseph (Joe) E. Bostic on the county commissioners. He was a
moderate force there. He will no doubt be a valuable asset to the Airport Authority.
Best wishes,
ORiGU AI SIGNED BY
William (Bill) R. Shoemaker
Attachment:
Copy to w/att:
Joseph (Joe) E. Bostic - Chairperson - Guilford County Commissioners

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Greensboro, NC 27455-1940
April 18, 1998
Letters To The Editor
P.O. Box 20848
Greensboro, NC 27420
[e-mail]
Dear Editor,
Having lived four years at the end a John F. Kennedy International Airport's,
New York runway, no air conditioning in our apartment, twenty four percent
of all airport flights, planes at 1500 feet directly overhead, jet noise much
louder then now, in a village comparable to the Cardinal with no deterioration
in value of homes, the noise factor is accommodated. Today, houses there are
desirable and sell at market values.
When I relocated here in 1976 and built the thirteenth home in Oak Hollow
Estates I took into consideration the airport and its essential and predicable
expansion. The airport has not been a problem. Anyone locating in the effected
areas, having a problem with the airport expansion should have investigated it
and not located there.
The Federal Express installation is a major premium, leading edge attraction
for diversified industrial development the Triad area must have. Our future is
and our childrens' future is dependent upon it. Without it, there will be few
to buy houses in the Cardinal or elsewhere in the Triad. A strong expanding
Triad diversified industrial base is needed now.
Forecast 2015 should avert repeating such planning mistakes of the past. It is
a major step to facilitate and achieve the aforementioned goals and high
quality of life in the Triad.
William R. Shoemaker
Piedmont Triad Regional Transportation Study
and Forecast 2015
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PROPERTIES, INC.
June 15, 1998
Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chair, Guilford Co. Commissioners
1108 Grecade St.
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Greensbaro,
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:

This letter is in support of the FedEx Mid-Atlantic Hub that is planned for operation at the
Please contact me should you have any questions concerning this letter and my stance on this
issue. Thank you for your support of the economic well-being of our community, both now
and in the future.
Sincerely,
Roy E. Carroll, II
?t President
Piedmont Triad International Airport. I and the department managers of my company, feel that
this will be a significant economic development for Guilford County. We ask for your support
as our representative in ensuring that the FedEx Mid-Atlantic Hub will be constructed in
Guilford County.
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,

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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present'and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I,
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,

Thursday, June 11, 1998
Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
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As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable,
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,

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1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
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Thursday, June 11, 1998
Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,

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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
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P. O. BOX 14220
GREENSBORO. NORTH CAROLINA 27415.4220
June 12, 1998
Dear Walt:
Please permit me to make four points regarding the issue of Federal Express and
the Triad:
• Our goal for all our citizens should be higher disposable household
income. Federal Express will help us toward that goal both through their
own hiring and through the businesses attracted here by their presence.
• It is generally agreed that Federal Express will receive "help"-both
Federal and State-no matter where they end up locating. Why should
we let Federal and State tax dollars that will be spent anyway to support
this economic benefit slip through our fingers while we debate the
advisability of incentives?
• Recently a lot of discussion centered around letting a few (baseball
r owners) try to dictate to our community. Now, are we going to let
another few (Cardinal and nearby residents) deny our community such an
obvious benefit as Federal Express?
• The leadership necessary to do what is right for our community's
good-even in the face of the objections of a few-is better and easier
than having to explain to al our citizens how we let this opportunity slip
away.
,rthing in your power to see that this project is located in
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Vice Chairman
1108 Grecade Street
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Commissioner Walter Cockerham
Vice Chairman
Guilford County Commissioner
1108 Grecade Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dear Commissioner Cockerham:
As a citizen of Guilford County, I wish to express my support for the
Federal Express expansion proposal at Piedmont Triad International Airport in
Greensboro. The present and future benefits to our community are innumerable.
Greensboro is at a crossroads. We have to decide if we will grow or decline. I
support healthy growth. Federal Express presents an opportunity for that kind of
needed growth.
Please lend your support and welcome Federal Express to Greensboro on
my behalf.
Sincerely,
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Additional Copies Signed by:
Ardia K. John
Wayne Alexander
June Glaesner
Tony Routh
A. Wylie Bean
Jean Kovach
Jean Farabee
Judy Ann Genter
Charles West
Suie Warner,
Jean Birckheard
Margaret L. Jones
Rob Atwood
Jennil C. Cusoon..
Matthew Crusade
Lula Vaughn
Ashley West
Nancy L. Nelson

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Local Agency
Walter Cockerham
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
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PETERS. BRUNSTETTER
Chairman
DAVID R. PLYLER
Vice Chairman
DEBRA CONRAD-SHRADER
RICHARD V. LINVILLE
WALTER MARSHALL
EARLINE W. PARMON
GLORIA D. WHISENHUNT
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August 10, 1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts
Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue
Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
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County Manazer
A. EDWARD JO`E5
Deputy County Mana_ -
RONALD GR.AH__Y
Assistant Countv Manas?-r
JANE F. CC'_E
Clerk to the Boar
Assistant to the Mana r
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Please accept this letter as my wholehearted endorsement of the Federal
Express project for Piedmont Triad International Airport. I believe that the economic benefit
of the FedEx hub will be significant for the entire Triad area of North Carolina. I am excited
about FedEx's excellent record of community involvement and the positive long term impact
that that company will have on our community. I would be happy to answer any questions y
that you have as you examine this project.
Sincerely,
Peter S. Brunstetter
Chairman
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Peter S. Brunstetter
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I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
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Mr. Tommy Roberts
Project Miwiager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Please accept this letter as an endorsement of the Federal Express project for the Piedmont Triad
International Airport. I feel that the FedEx hub will be very significant for the Triad area ofr/
North Carolina and be a tremendous economic benefit as well. 6-10
I am aware of FedEx's outstanding community involvement and am excited about the positive] 5,t&
long term impact the company will have on our community.
If I can answer any questions as you examine this project, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Jack Cavanagh Jr.
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
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August 10, 1998
CITY OF GREENSBORO
NORTH CAROLINA
MINORITY/WOMEN
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
[phone]
Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
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GREENSBORO. NC 27402-3:311
Mr. Roberts:
As manager of a municipal small business development program, it is with great pleasure
that I write in support of the Federal Express am hub location promotes at
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interests. Therefore, I am especially excited about the success the hub will bring to our
economy.
I am familiar with the impact that FedEx hubs have had on business development in other tj -
regions of the country. Many of the certified firms with our Minority/Women Business '
Enterprise Program anticipate being direct beneficiaries of the business opportunities /
generated by our very welcomed corporate citizen, Federal Express.
I therefore trust that your review of the company's impending location here will be quite
favorable.
Best r gards,
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M/WBE Manager

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Local Agency
Kathleen Hoskins Smith
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
6-10 Comment
FedEx will be bringing not only investment and jobs to our state, they will bring with them a wave of
customers and suppliers who will also create investment in our state's economy and our citizens.
Response
Comment noted. The economic impacts of the proposed project are discussed in Section 5.4 and
Appendix E of the FEIS.
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Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce
August 28, 1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts
FAA - Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Colombia Avenue
Suite 2-260
College Park GA 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
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I write to you today to express my support of the FAA's involvement in the recently announce Federal Express 1--1)
project at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. As the Project Manager for Economic Development for the
Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce and as a native of Greensboro, I feel the FedEx project will bring
unparalleled opportunity to not only an underutilized airport but also a community with great but somewhat ?o
untapped potential. N
While growing up in Greensboro, I remember a vast development in the countryside where we would pick up
relatives visiting the area. There wasn't much development around the airport, especially residential development.
But over time, development occurred in the area -- commercial, industrial and residential. All this occurred
because of the impact air travel and air cargo was having on our community. This certainly attributed to the growth
and diversification our economy continues to experience throughout the Piedmont Triad Region.
The impact the Federal Express project will have on the region is much greater than the impact the addition of a
third runway will have on residential developments in the airport area. A majority of these homes were built well
after the development of the Piedmont Triad International Airport and many were developed after the changes in
the long-range plan for the extension of the parallel runway to approximately 9,000 feet. Having FedEx and the
improvements to our airport will be another tool to market this area as we work towards better job opportunities for
all citizens, especially our children who will face a more competitive world than we can ever imagine.
The addition of the third runway at Piedmont Triad International Airport will be a major boost to the region, not
only for FedEx but also to enable increased commercial service to our area. As our region continues to grow, it will
be important for the infrastructure of our airport grow with it. 6-1
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T. Richard Beard, Jr.
Project Manager
Economic Development
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P.O. Box 3246 - Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-3246 - [phone] • Fax [phone] TRIAD
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Local Agency
T. Richard Beard Jr.
SL0028
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
29-19 Comment
Those neighboring PTIA property should have known that living close to an airport would eventually
become a problem with future airport development.
Response
Please see responses to Comments 29-13 and 29-24.
5-20 Comment
Implementation of FedEx in the Triad will generate opportunities in the Triad for young people that will
potentially make them stay in the area.
Response
Comment noted.
6-77 Comment
The jobs to be created by FedEx and related industries will be a big boost to the local economy
Response
Comment noted. See responses to Comments 6-2 and 6-69.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
P.O. BOX 2511 • WINSTON-SALEM. NORTH CAROLINA 27102-2511
336-727.2123 • fax [phone] • e-mail - [e-mail]
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Mr. Tommy Roberts.
Project Manager
FAA, Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
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The purpose of this letter is to indicate my support for the proposed FedEx Hub J-2-
to be located at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. _.I
The economic impact of the hub is vitally important to the economic health of our
region. Winston-Salem's economy continues to undergo significant changes as we see
an erosion of jobs from our traditional industries of tobacco, textiles and furniture. In
addition to the direct creation of 1500 jobs, this hub will greatly enhance our efforts to 6
attract other companies to our area to replace the jobs that we are losing.
Your endorsement of this project will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Bryce A. Stuart
City Manager
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Bryce A. Stuart
SL0029
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-66 Comment
The Triad has suffered in recent years from job losses due to displacement of employees particularly in
the tobacco and textile industries.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
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NO-A Carolina
August 27, 1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
FAA Atlanta ADO
1701 Columbia Ave.
Suite 20250
College Park Georgia 30337-247
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed expansion of the Piedmont
Triad International Airport to accommodate the FEDEX Hub. The Planning Department
is excited about this major new industry that has selected our community. We have a
very good relationship with PTIA and in fact, we have been working with the Airport
Authority on this new business for several months. We also have been given the
opportunity to comment on the PTIA's Master Plan.
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We have been involved in preliminary plan review and know that many of the items
proposed by FEDEX have been in the Master Plan for PTIA for many years. In the past.
we have offered comments concerning the street network and the importance to maintain
overall local street circulation especially as it relates to maintaining access by means of
Old Oak Ridge Road or a replacement facility. We have also mentioned the issue of C?- 3
runoff from the proposed infrastructure on PTIA property. Since this is in Greensboro-]
watershed, consideration should be given to protecting the quality of water that will be .?
entering streams that drain toward our reservoirs.
If any of our staff can be of assistance during the EIS process, please don't hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
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Planning Director
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P.O. Box 3136 • Greensboro, ITC 27402-3136 • www.ci.greensboro.nc.us • [phone] • TTY # 333-6930
Piedmont Triad International Airport
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C. Thomas Martin
SL0030
9-3 Comment
Runoff from added impervious surfaces will pollute the scarce water supply of Greensboro. How will this
be impacted and prevented?
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Refer to Section 5.6 of the FEIS for impacts to Water Quality. Please refer to Section 6.2.4 of the FEIS for
local and state regulations pertaining to the treatment of stormwater runoff from new development. Wet
detention ponds and/or dry detention ponds can be designed and constructed to collect and treat polluted
storm water runoff from the developed site. Further discussion on wet and dry detention ponds can be
found in Sections 6.2.4.1 and 6.2.4.2 of the FEIS, respectively. A proposed mitigation program for water
quality impacts associated with the Preferred Alternative is presented in Section 6.3.4 of the FEIS.
9-5 Comment
The LWVGC has lobbied for the protection of both the quality and quantity of water; and suggests a
detailed study be performed.
Response
The existing conditions study of the Generalized Study Area for water quality and water supply is located
in Section 4.3.3, Water Resources, of the FEIS. Water quality and water supply impacts for the No-Action
Alternative and Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the five Build Alternatives are addressed in Section 5.6, Water
Quality, of the FEIS. Measures to mitigate water quality and water supply impacts are located in Section
6.3 of the FEIS. Detailed data such as stormwater calculations, water supply calculations water quality
data, and other background material utilized in the water quality and water supply study is located in
Appendix K. The existing conditions study, impacts study and mitigation strategy for floodplains are
located in Section 4.3.4 Floodplains, 5.12 Floodplains, and 6.3.6 of the FEIS.

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Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration, Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
Dear Mr. Roberts:
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Attached you will find a resolution, passed May 28, 1998, by the Western Rockingham
Chamber of Commerce in support of the proposed location of the Federal Express hub at
the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. Even though the
area WRCC represents is located in western Rockingham County, some 25 miles north of -'
the proposed facility, the chamber board feels that there can be positive economic impact
for this community as a result of the Federal Express expansion program. WRCC
considers this area a vital part of the Piedmont Triad Community.
Knowing Federal Express attracts business growth and provides excellent job b ' ?
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opportunities, WRCC desires to be in a position to promote western Rockingham CoutY
and in particular the communities of Madison, Mayodan, and Stoneville. WRCC
aggressively promotes economic progress and improved living conditions for residents.
For obvious reasons not every business with Federal Express interests will locate in
Guilford County and with Highway 220 passing through this area, a known north-south
artery slated to become I-73, western Rockingham County is a natural.
We thank you in advance and request your support of this Piedmont Triad project and
hopefully the results of your study will be favorable. If you have further questions
regarding this matter, please feel free to call.
ncerely,
Donald R. Joyce
Executive Director
Attachment:
Western Rockingham Chamher of Commerce
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Whereas, Federal Express has announced its intentions to locate its major southeast '
hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport; and
Whereas, the location of this hub in our area will create more than 1,500 jobs with full 642
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time positions averaging $34,000.00 a year and part-time positions paying more than
$8.00 per hour including full benefits; and
Whereas, this facility being located in the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina will
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operations; and //Whereas, the location of such a hub will attract new businesses to the entire Piedmont b-!J
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investments to be made by Federal Express in locating this hub at the Piedmont Triad
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future of our area and indeed the entire state; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Western Rockingham Chamber of
Commerce, located in Rockingham County and serving the towns of Madison, Mayodan, 2-2
and Stoneville, North Carolina welcomes the location of a new southeastern hub for
Federal Express to the Piedmont Triad International Airport and requests the General ,
Assembly of the State of North Carolina approve the incentive package offered by the
North Carolina Department of Commerce in due order.
Passed and signed this 28th day of May, 1998.
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Local Agency
Donald R. Joyce
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2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-10 Comment
FedEx will be bringing not only investment and jobs to our state, they will bring with them a wave of
customers and suppliers who will also create investment in our state's economy and our citizens.
Response
Comment noted. The economic impacts of the proposed project are discussed in Section 5.4 and
Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-122 Comment
The facility will support all industries for whom timely delivery is a critical factor.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-123 Comment
The incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the investments to be made by
FedEx in locating the hub at PTIA.
Response
Comment noted.
6-38 Comment
FedEx locating its Mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA should be considered an important investment for the area.
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Comment noted. The fiscal impact analysis discussed in Section 5.4.5 of the FEIS and Section 6 of
Appendix E of the FEIS concludes that projected additional employment and population growth within the
Six-County Socioeconomic Study Area has the potential to generate fiscal benefits for each of the
counties included, reaching a total of nearly $15.4 million by 2019. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-124 Comment
We request the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina approve the incentive package offered
by the North Carolina Department of Commerce in due order.
Response
Comment noted.
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Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2746
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At the FAA public hearing August 17, 1 spoke in favor of the Federal Express Mid-
Atlantic Hub project proposed for Piedmont Triad International Airport,
Greensboro. My remarks concluded with my intention to forward a signed
supporting resolution by the Board of Directors, Surry County Economic
Development Partnership, Inc. for which I serve as President.
I request that the enclosed resolution be included with the record of my remarks
at the public hearing.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robert F. Comer
President
SURRY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, INC.
P.O. BOX 1282 DOBSON, NC 27017 336 -386-4781 FAX [phone]
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IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL EXPRESS
AT PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, Federal Express has announced intentions to locate its mid-Atlantic
hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport with an initial local investment of $230
million to $300 million, and
WHEREAS, Federal Express employment and investments are expected to grow
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estimated $1841 ratio over twenty years, and
WHEREAS, Federal Express is recognized as one of the finest corporate citizens s-?
in the world, having created an excellent and caring working environment for its
employees and a highly regarded community relations program in the cities
where it operates, and
WHEREAS, in Federal Express airport hub cities, experience has shown that the //
services offered by the company attract many other fast-growing businesses and 19'3
industries that rely on rapid air delivery of their products and correspondence,
and
WHEREAS, the attraction of those other businesses and industries will not be
limited to the metropolitan centers, but each of the Piedmont Triad counties will
have excellent opportunities to develop and attract new businesses and
industries, helping Sury County to replace projected job losses within our
traditional industrial sectors;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Surry County Economic Development 2
Partnership strongly encourages the citizens of Piedmont Triad to welcome
Federal Express as a beneficial new member of the regional business community,
and requests that the Federal Aviation Agency approve plans to locate the
Federal Express mid Atlantic hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 1998.
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Robert F. Comer
SL0041
22-7 Comment
The FedEx mid-Atlantic hub at PTIA will invest nearly $300 million and employ up to 1,500 persons over a
5-year period.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
6-32 Comment
The proposed project will attract businesses too not only adjacent to PTIA but to surrounding communities
and rural areas as well.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
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August 25, 1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Airports District Office
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260
College Park, GA 30337-2747
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RE: COMMENTS ON THE AUGUST 17, 1998 INTER-AGENCY SCOPING MEETING
ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) FOR THE FEDERAL
EXPRESS (FedEx) SORTING/DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AND A NEW
RUNWAY AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS AT PIEDMONT TRIAD
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PTIA)
Dear Mr. Roberts:
The Guilford County Planning and Development Department offers
the following comments to the proposed actions to be examined in
the PTIA EIS:
1. New Runway 5L/23R. This proposed action will cause the
closing of a portion of Regional Road North, and the
acquisition, demolition and clearance of property for runway
protection zones (RPZ) and new safety zones. A secondary
(long-term) impact will be the creation of a day-night sound
level (LDN) contour for the new runway.
Since PTIA owns the land on both sides of this portion of
Regional Road, there should be minimal or no impact on
ingress/egress; however, the abandonment and permanent
closing of the road will have a major transportation impact.
Currently, approximately 16,000 vehicles use this section of
the road daily. Closing this portion of Regional Road will
cause local traffic to use Bryan Blvd and/or NC 68 as access
routes. The result will be further significant congestion
and delays. Appropriate measures to mitigate this impact
should be clearly addressed in the `EIS .
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An LDN contour line for the new runway must be established
and included as part of the Scope of Work for the EIS.
Guilford County's current Airport Overlay Zone includes a
height restriction and a noise contour for the existing
runways at PTIA. Although conversion to Stage 3 aircraft
may result in a temporary reduction of the existing noise
contour, the future increase in air projected traffic
coupled with night operations will require revision of the
current 65 LDN noise contour lines for existing runways and
the establishment of a new 65 LDN contour line for the new
runway.
Post Office Box 3427 • Greensboro, North Carolina 27402
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2. New FedEx Sorting and Distribution Facility (Phase 1 and
Phase 2). The construction and operation of the new FedEx
facility will result in both short-term and long-term
(secondary) impacts.
As shown on the EIS Proposed Action Map, the facility
construction will cause the closing and relocation of Old
Oak Ridge Road between Bryan Blvd. and Inman Road. A new
interchange is also proposed at the existing grade-separated
crossing of Bryan Blvd-Old Oak Ridge Road. The-taciliti
construction is located.adjacent to and partially within the
Brush Creek 100-year floodplain. The construction site
(Phase 1 and Phase 2.) will directly impact wooded wetlands
tributary to and within Brush Creek. Both Corps of "
Engineers Section 404 and NCDEM water quality permits will
be required for disturbance and loss of wetlands resulting
from construction.
The proposed construction of a new interchange at Bryan Blvd
- Old Oak Ridge Road will also require a FEMA Letter of Map
Revision (LOMR) for fill and construction within the Brush
Creek 100-year floodplainr. The existing Bryan Blvd-Oak
Ridge Road grade-separated crossing was designed and
constructed to minimize wetlands and floodplain impact. The
facility construction site and new interchange will cause
significant irreversible loss of wetlands and major
floodplain impact.
_3. Land Use Compatibility. The construction and operation of
the runway and sorting/distribution facility and new runway
protection zones (RPZ's) and safety areas will result in a
definite impact on adjacent and surrounding land use.
Establishment of RPZ's at the north and south ends of the
new runway will require acquisition of affected homes and
businesses. A new 65 LDN contour line resulting from the
new runway will be necessary to minimize interference with
operations at PTIA. The new contour line should also
minimize the negative effects of airport noise by
maintaining very low residential densities within the 65
LDN contour.
As discussed above, every effort should be made to maintain
the existing 65 LDN contour line and to establish a new 65
LDN contour line for the new runway consistent with current
and projected airport operations. Acquisition of
avigational rights may be necessary for properties made
nonconforming by airport overlay zoning or otherwise
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4. Traffic and Circulation. The actions to be examined in the
EIS must include both on-airport and off-airport actions
resulting from the project. The current Airport Layout Plan
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shows both on and off airport future development. The scope
of the EIS must be expanded to include those on/off airport
actions shown on the Airport Layout Plan which will result
from the proposed project. The new FedEx facility, the
associated new runway, I-73, and the Greensboro Outer Loop
will result in major impacts to on/off airport traffic and
circulation. _/d
The construction of the western portion of the Greensboro
Urban Loop (Western Loop) between I-40 and Bryan Blvd will
be accelerated to serve the new FedEx facility scheduled to
be in operation in 2003. The construction of this portion
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widening of I-40 will create a tightly controlled-access,
freeway to freeway loop around the airport.
The attached Airport Area Traffic and Circulation Plan
recommends an airport circumferential highway system
(Airport Inner Loop) serving primarily local traffic with
airport origin/destinations and with other origins/
destinations around or beyond the airport area. This
circumferential network is shown as the Airport Northern
Loop north of I-40 and the Airport Southern Loop on the
south side of I-40.
As part of the Airport Northern Loop, Gallimore Dairy Road
is extended between I-40 and W. Friendly Avenue to serve as
a connector between the Western Loop/Friendly Avenue
interchange and Gallimore Dairy Road/I-40 interchange.
Local traffic with airport origins/departures would use
this connector and the extension of Sherwin Road between
W. Friendly Avenue and Old Oak Ridge Road and Inman Road.
NCDOT is currently studying the feasibility of the first
phase of this proposed connector between Old Friendly Road
and Chimney Rock Road.
To protect the investment in the major improvements to Bryan
Blvd caused by the FedEx project and to preserve its
capacity and level of service, the Plan also shows Inman
Parkway between.the I-73/Pleasant Ridge Road interchange and
the Sherman Parkway/Inman Road intersection. The purpose of
Inman Parkway is to serve local traffic in the immediate and
surrounding Cardinal neighborhood area and to separate this
local traffic from Bryan Blvd. Pleasant Ridge Road between
W. Market Street and the I-73 interchange would also serve
as part of the Airport Northern Loop.
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The Airport Southern Loop would extend Gallimore Dairy Road
somewhat along its existing alignment from Friendly Avenue
to the I-40/Sandy Ridge Road interchange. The purpose of
this connector is to divert local traffic from I-40 and
I-73.
The entire Airport Inner Loop would also serve to move
travelers to and from airport employment centers and would
compensate and somewhat mitigate the impact of road closings
due to airport expansion. The county recommends a four to
six lane divided highway on a 120-foot right-of-way with
adequate provision for bicycle/pedestrian features as the
typical cross section for the Airport Inner Loop.
These traffic impacts cannot be divorced from the airport
facility. Coordination with NCDOT is important in order to
avoid costly mistakes.
At this time the PTIA EIS should be broadened to include future
noise impacts, wetlands and floo p sins impacts, road c osings,
"and traffic and circulation. Your favora a consideration and
inclusion of these co_inments in the Scope of Work for the PTIA EIS
is appreciated.
Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Sincerely
DeLacy M. Wyman, AICP
Director, Planning Division
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Ted Johnson, Executive Director, PTAA
Doug Galyon, NCDOT Division 7, Board of Transportation
John Watkins, Division Engineer, NCDOT Division 7
Mike Cowan, Division Construction Engineer, NCDOT, Division 7
Frank Vick, NCDOT - Raleigh
Jim Elza, Director, Guilford County Dept. of Planning & Dev.
Richard Atkins, Director of Transportation, City of Greensboro
Tom Martin, Director of Planning, City of Greensboro
Phil Wylie, Director of Transportation, City of High Point
Lee Burnette, Director of Planning, City of High Point
.Jim Morrison, Chief, Planning Section
Mark Kirstner, Chief, Zoning Section
Betty Garrett, Manager, Community Services
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27-10 Comment
The EIS should include impacts of road closings, traffic, and circulation.
Response
Section 5.21 and Technical Appendix I of the FEIS addresses surface transportation, including road
closings, traffic, and circulation, associated with the proposed project.
3-29 Comment
Every effort should be made to maintain the existing 65 DNL contour line and to establish a new 65 DNL
contour line for the new runway consistent with current and projected operations.
Response
The 65 DNL noise contours are presented for both existing and future conditions using current and
projected operations. Please see Sections 4.2.5 and 5.1 respectively of the FEIS.

14-2 Comment
Water quality permits from appropriate agencies will be required for disturbance and loss of wetlands by
the proposed project.
Response
The FAA acknowledges that a Federal USACE 404 permit and state Section 401 Water Quality
Certification will be required for the proposed project. These requests are currently under review by
appropriate resource agencies.
25-2 Comment
The EIS should include possible impacts to floodplains in the area. >i
Response
Floodplain impacts were evaluated and are discussed in Section 5.12, Floodplains, in the FEIS.
Measures to mitigate unavoidable floodplain impacts associated with the Preferred Alternative are
presented in Section 6.3 of the FEIS.
14-4 Comment
The EIS should mitigate for development impacts on wetlands.
Response
A Wetland and Stream Mitigation Plan has been developed and submitted as part of the Section 404/401
process to the USACE, EPA and NCDENR. This plan includes both on-site and off-site mitigation. A
summary of this plan is contained in Section 6.3. of the FEIS.
4-11 Comment
The new contour line should minimize negative effects of airport noise by maintaining very low residential
densities within the 65 DNL contour.
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The Guilford County Board of Commissioners adopted an Airport Area Plan in 1986. The purpose of the
plan was to recommend a general pattern of land use, utility provision, and environmental protection in the
area surrounding the airport that would permit continued development without adversely affecting airport
operations. In July 1999, Guilford County, in cooperation with Forsyth County, Greensboro, High Point,
and Kernersville, initiated a citizen based planning process to examine land use, transportation,
facilities/utilities, and environmental factors in the PTIA area. The citizen based planning process will
update the 1986 Airport Area Plan with the completion of the EIS and the selection of a Preferred
Alternative.
5-1 Comment
The runway will cause negative impacts on residential communities.
Response
Chapter 5 of the FEIS discusses the impacts of the proposed project and Build Alternatives to residential
areas.
4-12 Comment
Acquisition of avigational rights may be necessary for properties made nonconforming by airport overlay
zoning or otherwise affected by increased noise levels.
Response
As discussed in Section 6.3.1 of the FEIS, the PTAA would voluntarily acquire all houses within the 75
and 70 DNL noise contours and offer acoustical treatment for all homes in the DNL 65 dBA noise contour.
The PTAA would receive an avigational easement as part of the acoustical treatment mitigation.
23-13 Comment
Scope of the EIS must be expanded to include those on/off airport actions shown on the Airport Layout
Plan which will result from the proposed project.
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The EIS includes an evaluation of potential impacts associated with the direct, connected and cumulative
projects, both on and off-airport property, that are associated with the proposed project in terms of both
timing and proximity.
27-8 Comment
I am concerned about the additional traffic caused by the proposed project and the possible congestion,
delays, and increase in traffic accidents.
Response
It is anticipated that land development and population growth would continue to increase in the project
study area under the No-Action Alternative, which assumes that the air cargo facility would not be
developed at PTIA. Under the No-Action Alternative, industrial, manufacturing and commercial
development would occur within and around PTIA. As a result, traffic volumes would continue to increase.
(See Section 5.21 and Appendix I of the FEIS) The projected buildout estimate of the air cargo facility site
includes 996 total employees by the year 2005 and 2,650 total air cargo facility employees by the year
2019. While the overall regional growth estimated for the Greensboro Urban Area may not have assumed
that such a major activity center, such as the Mid-Atlantic Hub, would develop at PTIA, the overall regional
growth estimate does assume that growth would occur in the Greensboro Urban Area and at PTIA. (See
Section 2.2 of the FEIS Appendix I.) Phase 1 (year 2005) of the air cargo sorting and distribution facility is
estimated to generate 100 to 150 trucks per day during the weekend and 125 trucks per day during the wee
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trucks per day during the weekend and 188 trucks per day during the weekday. Package processing at
the air cargo facility would occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. the following morning;
therefore, the truck traffic associated with the proposed project is not expected to operate during peak
hours, or the most congested times of the day. In addition, the surface transportation improvements under
the Build Alternatives are anticipated to improve travel patterns from those under the No-Action
Alternative. (Refer to Section 5.21 of the FEIS for further information.) With the expected growth in traffic
volumes, the possibility of an increase in the accident rate will also increase. By providing improvements
to the existing surface transportation network such that it is more capable of handling the projected traffic
increases, the traffic accident rate should be maintained at the lowest level comparable with roadway
design and traffic volume.
The PTIA cooperated with the Cities of High Point and Greensboro and Guilford County with the
preparation of the 1986 Airport Land Use Plan and is now working with the local governments to update
the existing plan as noted in Section 4.2.1.4 of the FEIS.
27-12 Comment
Construction of the western portion of the Greensboro Urban Loop (Western Loop) between 1-40 and
Bryan Blvd. will be accelerated to serve the new FedEx facility.
Response
The portion of the Greensboro Western Urban Loop between 1-40 and Bryan Boulevard has been
accelerated as an incentive for FedEx to locate in the Triad area. Construction is scheduled to begin in
2002 with a 2005 completion date.
27-11 Comment
Coordination with the NCDOT is important in order to avoid costly mistakes.
Response ¦
Current communication between the FAA, FHWA, state transportation officials, airport authority officials,
and other interested parties will continue throughout the EIS development and review process in an effort
to proactively coordinate efforts of all parties involved in transportation development.
3-33 Comment
- I am concerned about noise factors so close to residential areas.
Response
The EIS uses FAA's approved DNL noise metric as well as other supplemental noise metrics such as
single event noise levels (Sound Exposure Levels or SEL's) and average noise levels (Leq noise levels at
night- 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. or Leq(9)) to evaluate the noise impacts from the proposed project. SEL's
were used to evaluate sleep disturbance impacts, while the Leq(9) were used to represent noise impact at
night since the time would be typical of the air cargo operations at night. The FEIS addresses the fact that
a small percentage of the population has the potential to experience sleep disturbance. The study also
addresses the proposed mitigation plan for PTIA. The airport has committed to the voluntary acquisition
of all noise sensitive properties within the DNL 70 and 75 dBA noise contours, the voluntary sound
insulation of all property between the DNL 65 and 70 dBA noise contour, the installation of a noise and
operations monitoring system, and the development of a FAR Part 150 noise compatibility study. Please
see Sections 5.1.3, 5.1.4, and 6.3 in the FEIS for further information.

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Include descriptions, maps and project activities, such as fill or channel alteration of any streams or
1 wetlands affected by the project. Also, identify the Federal manual used for identifying and delineating
jurisdictional wetlands.
Response
Sections 5.9 and 5.11 of the FEIS disclose the types of impacts that would occur to Biotic Communities
and Wetlands with the implementation of each of the alternatives. Figures 5.9.2-1 through 5.9.2-6 of the
FEIS depict the impact areas for each alternative. Tables 5.9.2-1 and 5.11.2-1 summarize the impacted
acres by land cover type. The 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-
87-1) was used to identify and delineate jurisdictional wetlands.

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REIDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P. O. BOX 1020 REIDSVILLE, NC 27323-1020
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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
INCENTIVES FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS
WHEREAS Federal Express has announced its intention to locate its major southeast hub
at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, and
WHEREAS the location of this hub in our area will create more than 1,500 jobs with full-
time positions averaging $34,000 a year and part-time positions paying more than $8 per hour
with full benefits, and
WHEREAS the location of such a hub will attract new businesses to the entire Piedmont
Triad area, and
WHEREAS the incentive package under consideration will be more than offset by the
investments to be made by Federal Express in locating this hub at our airport, and they
should be considered important investments in the future of our area and indeed the
entire state,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce
welcomes the location of a new southeastern hub for Federal Express to the Piedmont Triad
International Airport and requests the General Assembly of the State of North
Carolina approve the incentive package offered by the North Carolina Department of
Commerce in due order.
Approved this 26`h day of August,. 1998
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Local Agency
Margot Robinson
SL0043
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-32 Comment
The proposed project will attract businesses too not only adjacent to PTIA but to surrounding communities
and rural areas as well.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-123 Comment
The incentive package under consideration will be more that offset by the investments to be made by
FedEx in locating the hub at PTIA.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-124 Comment
We request the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina approve the incentive package offered
by the North Carolina Department of Commerce in due order.
Response
Comment noted.
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STOKES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
August 17, 1998
Mr. Tommy Roberts, Project Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta Airport District Office 4416
1701 Columbia Avenue, Suite 2-260 '? 1
College Park, Georgia 30337-2746 98
RE: Parallel Runway, Piedmont Triad International Airport
Mr. Roberts
In April 1998, FedEx announced its decision to build its fifth national hub at the
Piedmont Triad International Airport. The FedEx Mid-Atlantic hub will play a key role
in moving express packages between the Northeast and the Southeast regions of the .
United States.
This is an unparalleled opportunity for the 12 county Piedmont Triad.
Federal Express selected the Piedmont Triad International Airport for its Mid- ?l Z
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highways. The FedEx project proposes an excellent return on the investment all of North
Carolina has made in that infrastructure.
Crucial to FedEx's operations is the construction of a parallel runway. The
proposed parallel runway would provide the most reliable method for guaranteeing Z
uninterrupted operation allowing aircraft to continue landing and take off should one
runway become disabled. The parallel runway appears to provide the most effective way
to minimize taxi times because of simultaneous landings and takeoffs. Without a parallel
i, runway the launch of each FedEx aircraft would take 5 to 6 minutes longer - for a total of
one hour and a half of delays each day.
Once operations are underway, the FedEx hub can be anticipated to produce ?,-
strong linkage effects in the Piedmont Triad counties, such as Stokes, and will create an
atmosphere that will be very supportive of new and existing industry investment. We
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Local Agency
Ron Morgan
SL0044
29-12 Comment
Infrastructure improvements associated with the Hub will bring great benefits to PTIA and to the region for
many years to come. These improvements will enhance transportation facilities for existing companies
and assist our region in attracting new investment.
Response
Comment noted.
2-12 Comment
Simultaneous approaches and departures from the proposed project will allow uninterrupted operations,
minimized taxi times, and decrease delays.
Response
The operational implications of the proposed project are described in Sections 3.2.1.2 and 3.2.1.3 of the
FEIS.
2-13 Comment
Without the proposed project, FedEx operations would be delayed one and a half hours each day
Response
Please see response to Comment 2-12.
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
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8 HAL LEWIS
9 My name is Hal Lewis. I'm the Guilford Soil and!
10 Water District Conservation Supervisor. and we e .S L-G?y?S
11 some new information which I believe should be
12 included in the statement In July we received a
13 report from the USGS on the groundwater in the
14 Guilford District in Guilford County. Before that we
15 didn't have a handle on how much water we had in the
16 ground. But with this report that laws out the Reedy
17 Fork sub-basin which we are in and the recharge water
18 available gallons per day per acre. And if you pave
19 over die runway of 9.000 feet by 150 fee4 that's 33 ,L
20 acres. The recharge area and t be recharge sub-basin /
21 is 400 gallons a day per acre, and that comes out to. I
22 in a year: time. 3.600.000 gallons of water a day.
23 which Reedy Fork won't receive and which the City of
24 Greensboro won't receive. So I'd like to somehow give
25 this report to someone so they an review it and have
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2 As an aside. when Phase I and Phase U are
3 completed. you will have over 300 acres of impervious
4 surface. and that will amount m 36 million gallons of
5 water a year which the City of Greensboro will rot
6 have for use. It's all in that report there. Thank
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10 appreciate you corning out and participating. We'll be
11 looking for your written comments or suggestions or
12 anything by August 31. Also. I dih* we're planning
13 on having individual meetings with each agency maybe
14 at some point in time to bring everybody up to date of
15 where we are. We will schedule that and let you know
16 a couple of weeks before. With that, we appreciate
17 you coming. and t his is all we've got this afternoon.
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Local Agency
Hal Lewis
SL0045
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Reedy Fork subbasin area will be deprived of approximately 696 gallons per day of groundwater recharge..
This translates to approximately 83,000,000 gallons of water annual loss to the Greensboro water supply.
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Groundwater recharge loss calculations were conducted as part of this FEIS and represent a worst case
scenario assuming no infiltration/recharge within areas of impact. The calculated loss of recharge area
and volume, by alternative, is contained in Section 5.6 of the FEIS, Water Quality.

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14 SALLY HENDRDC
15 High Point Chamber of Commerce
16 1101 North Main Street
17 High Point. North Carolina 27262 SL DUG
1g On behalf of the High Point Chamber of Commerce
19 and the 1.000 plus members of the business community
20 that we represent. I present to you a copy of a
21 resolution adopted by our board of directors in 2--2-
22 support of the location of a major southeast hub for 23 Federal Express at Piedmont Triad International
24 Airport. The High Point Chamber of Commerce expressed
25 support early on as part of the Economic Opportunity
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Local Agency
Sally Hendrix
SL0046
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
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8 feel that there arc many advantages, both
9 economically; we also think the quality of life will
10 be greatly enhanced in not just our community but the
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14 raised. noise. as really being a problem. I think.
15 from everything I have seen and heard. FedEx and the
16 Airport Authority are going to do everything they can
17 to minimize that.
18 So speaking both personally and representing the
19 Chamber of Commerce, we are definitely in support of
20 this, and we wanted to go on record and state that.
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Local Agency
Judy Mendenhalll
SL0047
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
24-3 Comment
The FedEx sorting facility will maintain and/or improve the quality of life in the Triad.
Response
Comment noted.
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17 Greater Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce
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19 Greensboro. North Carolina 27408 _
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22 the Piedmont Triad International Airport. and to
23 accommodate that need of Federal Express, the Airport
24 Authority proposes to construct a new third runway.
25 Other alternatives have been proposed. and the Airport
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2 needs of Federal Express or the needs of the airport
3 itself to grow and expand in its activities. The
4 potential benefit to our community for the
5 southeastern hub is tremendous. with initial b-
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7 around 1.500. The economic impact over ten years has
8 been estimated to be in excess of $2.4 billion. This 6-G
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10 students, of which there are approximately 30.000 here ;
11 in the Triad area, and to those previously receiving ,
12 welfare. In the last two years. Federal Express has
13 hired 200 former welfare recipients in Tennessee and
14 has been recognized for its aggressive hiring and
15 promotion of minorities. -?
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17 master plan for over 20 years. Before it wasn't
18 justified, but now it is. In addition, the Airport
19 Authority and Federal Express have committed to trying
20 to minimize the impact of the hub on the surrounding
21 neighborhoods. On behalf of the Chamber and the many
22 citizens that recognize the importance of economic
23 development and support this project. 1 encourage the
24 FAA to approve the third runway.
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Piedmont Triad International Airport
Local Agency
Charles Hagan III
SL0048
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-20 Comment
FedEx has had the willingness to employ those who may have had difficulties, historically, in finding
employment.
Response
Comment noted.
1-6 Comment -
Plans for the third runway have been in the works well before FedEx considered moving to the area, even
before development of most residential areas surrounding PTIA.

Response
A widely-spaced parallel runway located on the west side of the existing airport facilities has been
depicted on PTIA's Airport Layout Plan (ALP) since 1968.

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23 DONALD R. VAUGHN
24 Greensboro City Council
25 301 South Greene Street
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1 Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
2 Hearing Officer Hardy, those assembled here, I am
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4 Don Vaughn, a member of the Greensboro City Council
and a practicing attorney with offices at 301 South
5 Greene Street in Greensboro. The zip code is 27401.
6 As a member of the Greensboro City Council, I wouldDT_'7j
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18 benefits for workers in our community, there will be
19 benefits for students on a part-time basis and, as you
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Greensboro area, having seven major colleges in our
22 area, which students need full-time and part-time
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The concerns which have been raised about FedEx I
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2 the impact of traffic will all be eliminated, and this
3 will be a tremendous project for our community.
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did the companies of Jefferson-Pilot, Cone Mills, and
6 Guilford Mills, which really are the backbone of our
7 community. FedEx will be a very good corporate S •
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9 Council, I welcome them to Greensboro. Thank you.
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Donald R. Vaughn
SL0049
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
6-12 Comment
New jobs will be created (directly and indirectly) as a result of the FedEx facility.
Response
Comment noted. See response to Comment 6-2.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
29-16 Comment
Implementation of the FedEx facility will generate opportunities for local college students both in school
and after graduation and colleges will provide an ample opportunity to train for the skills needed.
Response
The proposed project at PTIA would create jobs within Guilford County and surrounding counties. See
Section 5.4, Induced Socioeconomic Impacts, of the FEIS for further information.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a prover nigh quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.

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808 Westchester Drive
High Point, North Carolina sL OUS0
Good afternoon, sir. My name is Nido Qubein, and
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I live at 1037 Rockford Road in High Point. I arise ......
today as Chairman of the Board of the High Point
Chamber of Commerce, and it's been my privilege to
have served for the last three years as chairman of
the Economic Development Corporation in the City of
High Point. I further proudly serve on the Piedmont
Triad International Airport Authority. Most
importantly. I'm a proud American. I'm American by
conviction. American by choice, and a citizen of
Guilford County certainly because I believe this is
one of the greatest places in our country in which to
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area and our airport responding in every way possible _
to it for many, many reasons. Federal Express is one
of those blue chip corporations in America whose
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colleges. is absolutely legendary. -
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Fortune Magazine ran a wonderful story in which it
lists Federal Express as one of the leading
corporations in America that believes in diversity and
involves all kinds of diversity organizations. I
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cannot think of a reason we would not rise tall and
encourage such a fine corporate citizen to come to our
area.
Change is going to come our way one way or the
other, and we have a choice either to embrace it or
resist it. In this case, it appears to me that we
would be very wise to embrace it, and we'd be somewhat
foolish to resist it.
I rise before you on behalf of our Chamber and
many of our business associates in endorsing and
welcoming Federal Express as a corporate citizen in
this Guilford County and to this fine airport. I
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Local Agency
Nido Qubein
SL0050
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
29-17 Comment
Local charities will benefit from addition of a great corporate citizen.
Response
Comment noted.
5-8 Comment
FedEx is a proven high quality corporate citizen. It will strengthen the community.
Response
Comment noted.
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Mr. Hearing Officer. my name is Guy Corman.
I'm the Planning Director for Davidson County. and I'm
representing Mr. Fred Sink. who is Chairman of the
Davidson County Board of Commissioners.
Davidson County has a population of 139.000 and
is the third largest county in the Piedmont Triad
region. The median family income in Davidson County _
is $32.290. One FedEx part-time job pays $34.000, so
we support FedEx coming to the Greensboro Triad region
because we want to help raise our standard of living
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opportunity to recruit new high tech and high wage
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Local Agency
Fred Sink
SL0051
2-2 Comment
I support FedEx at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Response
Comment noted.
24-3 Comment
The FedEx sorting facility will maintain and/or improve the quality of life in the Triad.
Response
Comment noted.
6-6 Comment
There are economic benefits of the proposed runway and cargo facility, both directly and indirectly, that
benefits the whole community.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
6-25 Comment
Every business in our county and triad region is looking forward to FedEx expanding our region and aid
our economic transition to higher technology in the future.
Response
Comment noted.
6-26 Comment
With a quicker way to do business, productivity levels would increase, improving companies as a whole,
thereby giving them a competitive edge.
Response
Comment noted.
6-32 Comment
The proposed project will attract businesses too not only adjacent to PTIA but to surrounding communities
and rural areas as well.
Response
Comment noted. See Section 5.4 and Appendix E of the FEIS.
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