EA ProcessWhenever a project is proposed, part of the initial preparation for that project is
to determine how it will impact the environment both internally and externally.
study whether there is a significant impact or not. The 2002 study was reviewed
by the FAA and found to have no significant impact on the area.
"An environmental impact assessment (EU) is an assessment of the possible
impact —positive or negative —that a proposed project may have on the
environment, together consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects. T
r�urpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing
enviromnental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project."
""The ultimate goal of the EA process is to use all practicable means and
measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to
foster and promote the general welfare, to create and maintain conditions under
which man and nature can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill the social,
economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of
Americans."'
""The purpose of the environmental assessment process is: (a) to support the
goals of environmental protection and sustainable development. (b) to integrate
environmental protection and economic decisions at the earliest stages of
planning an activity. (c) to predict environmental, social, economic, and cultural
impacts resulting from the proposed activity, and (d) to provide for the
involvement of the public, department of the Government and Government
agencies in the review of the proposed activities."'
"Depending on the nature, scope and significance of the project or proposal the
assessment may include consideration of ecological, economic, cultural, aestheti
health and safety, social and amenity impacts in relation to decisions on the
sustainable management of natural and physical resources." I