1. Air Force Civil Engineer Center I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 1 Col Charles Corcoran, 3 WG/CC Maj Gary Wallace, 3 OSS/ADO Ms. Toni Ristau, AFCEC/CZN Wednesday, 14 October 2015 Improve F-22 Operational Efficiency EIS Scoping Meeting

2. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Welcome Scoping Meeting: Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposal to Improve F-22 Operational Efficiency at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

3. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Scoping Meeting Agenda Poster Session/Open House Presentation Welcome/Introductions Description of the Proposed Action and Alternatives to date Description of the EIS environmental impact analysis process Poster Session/Open House continues and opportunity to provide written comments

4. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Public Scoping Process Purpose of public scoping Actively bring the public and agencies into the process Identify any additional EIS reasonable alternatives Identify issues related to a Proposed Action and Alternatives so that they can be analyzed in depth in the EIS Began with Notice of Intent to complete an EIS, Federal Register, September 22, 2015 Public involvement takes place throughout the entire EIS process Comments must be submitted by October 27, 2015 to ensure incorporation into the Draft EIS

5. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e NEPA Team Members Col Charles Corcoran, 3 WG/CC Maj Gary Wallace, 3 OSS/ADO Mr. Zack Walker, 673 CES/CENPP Ms. Toni Ristau, AFCEC/CZN Mr. Joe Jimenez, Leidos Mr. Robert Van Tassel, Leidos Ms. Beth Farrell-Hale, Leidos

6. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action Purpose Improve 3rd Wing’s F-22 operational efficiency through a combination of runway operational use and improvements Need Efficiently Maintain JBER mission effectiveness Address FAA counterflow guidance regarding use of one runway for both departures and arrivals Address increasing civil aircraft traffic and safety concerns in the Anchorage Bowl Address constraints on operations from the 2011 F-22 Plus- Up EA / FONSI and seasonal restrictions Address acoustic effects to sensitive off-base areas

7. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Anchorage Bowl Airspace The Anchorage Terminal Area is subdivided into six airspace segments to support: commercial air carriers, general aviation, military aviation  Aircraft fly through four of the six segments on arrivals to Runway 06  Army Restricted Area to the northeast must be avoided Schematic: Not to Scale

8. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e JBER Airfield

9. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Alternatives for F-22 Runway Use Alternative A primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06

10. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Alternatives for F-22 Runway Use Alternative A primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06 Alternatives B and C extend RW 16. Alternative B primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06. Alternative C primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 16.

11. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Runway 16/34 Extension Concept

12. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Alternatives for F-22 Runway Use Alternative A primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06 Alternatives B and C extend RW 16. Alternative B primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06. Alternative C primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 16.

13. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Alternatives for F-22 Runway Use Alternative A primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06 Alternatives B and C extend RW 16. Alternative B primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06. Alternative C primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 16. Alternative D primarily has departures and arrivals on RW 06

14. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Alternatives for F-22 Runway Use Alternative A primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06 Alternatives B and C extend RW 16. Alternative B primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06. Alternative C primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 16. Alternative D primarily has departures and arrivals on RW 06 Alternative E primarily has departures on RW 24 and arrivals on RW 06

15. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Alternatives for F-22 Runway Use Alternative A primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06 Alternatives B and C extend RW 16. Alternative B primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 06. Alternative C primarily has departures on RW 34 and arrivals on RW 16. Alternative D primarily has departures and arrivals on RW 06 Alternative E primarily has departures on RW 24 and arrivals on RW 06 Alternative F extends RW 16 with departures primarily on RW 24 and arrivals primarily on RW 16.

16. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Alternatives for F-22 Runway Use The No Action Alternative limits departures on RW 34 and primarily has arrivals on RW 06

17. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Applies to All Federal Agencies Implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1500 - 1508 Evaluates the potential environmental consequences of Federal actions Evaluates the Proposed Action and reasonable alternatives, including No Action Air Force implementing regulations are contained in 32 CFR, Part 989 Establishes the Air Force Environmental Impact Assessment Process (EIAP)

18. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e EIS Environmental Resource Areas Airspace Management and Air Traffic Control Acoustic Environment (Noise) Air Quality Water Resources / Wetlands Geology / Soils Biological Resources Cultural Resources (including Alaska Native concerns) Land Use / Zoning Health and Safety Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Infrastructure Traffic Socioeconomics Environmental Justice

19. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e EIS Timeline

20. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Comments & Questions Four Ways to submit Comments: Submit Comment Forms tonight on the tables Mail Comment Forms to: JBER Public Affairs Bldg. 10480 Sijan Ave, Suite 123 JBER, AK 99506 Submit comments online at the project’s website: www.jberf22eis.com www.jberf22eis.com Email comments to: jber.pa.3@us.af.miljber.pa.3@us.af.mil Deadline to submit (Received or Postmarked by): Tuesday, October 27, 2015 For all questions, contact JBER PA: Phone: 907-552-8151 option 3 Email: jber.pa.3@us.af.mil

21. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Thank You For Attending

22. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Comments & Questions Four Ways to submit Comments: Submit Comment Forms tonight on the tables Mail Comment Forms to: JBER Public Affairs Bldg. 10480 Sijan Ave, Suite 123 JBER, AK 99506 Submit comments online at the project’s website: www.jberf22eis.com www.jberf22eis.com Email comments to: jber.pa.3@us.af.miljber.pa.3@us.af.mil Deadline to submit (Received or Postmarked by): Tuesday, October 27, 2015 For all questions, contact JBER PA: Phone: 907-552-8151 (option 3) Email: jber.pa.3@us.af.mil