
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 55330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21887]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Approval of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) 
for Murdo Municipal Airport, Murdo, SD

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is announcing approval of Finding of No Significant 
Impact for proposed development at the Murdo Municipal Airport, Murdo, 
South Dakota. The FAA approved the FONSI on August 22, 2013.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FONSI approved the Sponsor's proposed 
action to extend primary Runway 14-32 (approximately 600' x 60') and 
construct turnaround (approximately 200' x 75') on Runway 14 end. 
Extend graded safety area (approximately 200' x 120') on Runway 14 end. 
Acquire approximately 63.0 acres of land in fee and acquire 
approximately 2.0 acres of restrictive easements.
    The approved action is to enhance the safety and utility of the 
airport in order to meet the needs of current and projected aviation 
activity by the design family. The need for the action is to bring the 
Murdo Municipal Airport in compliance with FAA design standards for 95% 
of A/B-I Small Aircraft (design aircraft family), specifically runway 
length.
    The FONSI indicates the project is consistent with existing 
environmental policies and objectives as set forth in the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended and will not 
significantly affect the quality of the environment.
    In reaching this decision, the FAA has given careful consideration 
to: (a) The role of Murdo plays in the national air transportation 
system, (b) aviation safety, and (c) preferences of the airport owner/
operator, and (d) anticipated environmental impact.
DATES: This notice is effective September 10, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lindsay Butler, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Great Lakes Regional Office, 2300 East Devon Avenue, 
Des Plaines, IL 60018. Telephone number: 847-294-7723.

    Issued in Des Plaines, IL: August 26, 2013.
Jesse Carriger,
Manager, Planning/Programming Branch, FAA Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 2013-21887 Filed 9-9-13; 8:45 am]
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