APPENDIX G CUMULATIVE IMPACTS - faa.gov

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Final Re-Evaluation of the O’Hare Modernization EIS

Appendix G G-1 October 2015

APPENDIX G

CUMULATIVE IMPACTS The EIS examined the possibility that the less than significant impacts of the proposed action could

contribute to significant impacts when considered in combination with those of other past, present, and

reasonably foreseeable actions. This appendix updates that analysis to determine if the modifications in

the OMP construction phasing would contribute to cumulative impacts of projects that were not

foreseeable at the time the EIS was prepared. This appendix first briefly summarizes the modifications in

the OMP runway construction and commissioning phasing and then assesses the possibility that these

modifications could contribute to cumulative impacts that were not foreseeable at the time the EIS was

prepared.

G.1 CHANGES IN OMP RUNWAY CONSTRUCTION PHASING

In 2011, the planned sequence of runway commissionings and closures was modified as shown in Table

G‐1. Under the current plan, the commissioning of Runway 10R/28L, Runway 9C/27C, and the extension

of Runway 9R/27L would not occur within a single year, 2013, as previously documented in the EIS.

Instead, Runway 10R/28L will be commissioned in 2015, Runway 9C/27C will be commissioned in 2020,

and the extension of Runway 9R/27L will be commissioned in 20211. Table G‐1 show how the runway

configurations envisioned in the current construction schedule will differ from those examined in the EIS

for the years 2015 through 2020 (see also Figure 2‐1). In 2021, the runway configuration at the Airport will

be the Build Out evaluated in the EIS. Table G‐1 shows the current construction schedule.

The construction schedule modifications would temporarily alter runway configuration and use, and

associated noise exposure. These modifications could also affect air pollutant emissions from aircraft and

the changes in the construction schedule could alter the timing of air pollutant emissions associated with

construction activity. Changes in surrounding roadway configurations and traffic volumes compared to

those evaluated in the EIS might also contribute to cumulative impacts when considered in combination

with the modified construction schedule. The modified construction schedule would not alter the Build

Out configuration of the airfield, landside, or terminal areas and would not change impacts to resources

affected by physical development and construction rather than by operations. This evaluation of potential

cumulative impacts will therefore address the following resource areas that could be affected by

temporary changes in the Airport’s operational characteristics.

G.2 PAST, PRESENT, AND REASONABLY FORESEEABLE PROJECTS

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations2 require that the analysis of cumulative impacts

consider the past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects. Such projects include actions undertaken

at the Airport by the City of Chicago (the City) or other parties (such as FAA), as well as notable actions

by others that affect the Airport area, including development undertaken in the Airport environs. This

section identifies those past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects.

1 Letter from Michael Boland, First Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation to Ms. Christina Drouet, Manager,

Chicago Modernization Program, Federal Aviation Administration, November 5, 2013 2 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508



TABLE G-1 COMPARISON OF EIS AND REVISED CONSTRUCTION PHASING – ACTIVE RUNWAYS BY PERIOD

EIS Construction Phasing

Existing Construction Phase I Construction Phase II Build Out Build Out + 5

2002 2007 2009 2013 2018

--- 9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R

--- --- --- 9C/27C 9C/27C

9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R 9R/27L Ext. 1 9R/27L Ext.

9R/27L 9R/27L Ext. (1) 9R/27L 10L/28R 10L/28R

--- --- 10C/28C 10C/28C 10C/28C

--- --- --- 10R/28L 10R/28L

4L/22R 4L/22R 4L/22R 4L/22R 4L/22R

4R/22L 4R/22L 4R/22L 4R/22L 4R/22L

14L/32R 14L/32R 14L/32R --- ---

14R/32L 14R/32L 14R/32L --- ---

Re-Eval Construction Phasing

2005 2008 20132 2015 2020 2021

--- 9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R

--- --- --- --- 9C/27C3 9C/27C

9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R 9L/27R 9R/27L

(3 months) 9R/27L Ext.1

9R/27L 9R/27L

Ext.1 10L/28R 10L/28R 10L/28R 10L/28R

--- --- 10C/28C 10C/28C 10C/28C 10C/28C

--- --- --- 10R/28L3 10R/28L 10R/28L

4L/22R 4L/22R 4L/22R 4L/22R 4L/22R 4L/22R

4R/22L 4R/22L 4R/22L 4R/22L 4R/22L 4R/22L

14L/32R 14L/32R 14L/32R --- --- ---

14R/32L 14R/32L 14R/32L 14R/32L --- ---

Notes: 1. Ext. = runway extension 2. Later implementation than initially scheduled 3. Change from runway configuration evaluated in the EIS 4. TBD

Table G‐2 lists 170 past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects that might contribute to cumulative

impacts that were not addressed in the EIS. The EIS examined 136 non OMP projects and concluded that

no significant environmental impact would result from cumulative impacts. This Re‐Eval identifies an



additional 36 projects in the vicinity of O’Hare for their potential to contribute to cumulative impacts

when considered in combination with construction schedule modifications described above. Consistent

with the cumulative impacts analysis in the EIS, this Re‐Eval examines the potential for the following

types of projects to contribute to cumulative impacts. Projects identified by Roman numerals (e.g. IV‐1)

were evaluated in the EIS. Projects identified by Arabic numbers (e.g. 4.1) were identified following

publication of the EIS. This table discloses the cumulative impacts of these 170 projects in combination

with the 2015 and 2020 Interim Conditions.

Previously Approved O’Hare Projects Evaluated in the EIS. The EIS examined the effects of 91

individual non‐OMP projects at O’Hare and concluded that none of them had the potential to

contribute to significant cumulative impacts when considered in combination with the OMP.

These projects, and 15 new or modified O’Hare projects, have been examined to disclose

cumulative impacts in the context of the proposed changes in the runway construction phasing

schedule.

Roadway Improvements by Others. The EIS examined the effects of seven individual roadway

improvement projects not associated with O’Hare or the OMP and concluded that none of them

had the potential to contribute to significant cumulative impacts when considered in combination

with the OMP. The seven previously discussed and seven new or modified projects are reflected

in the surface transportation and air quality analyses and all potential impacts are fully disclosed

in Sections 3.3 and 3.4 respectively, of this Re‐Eval.

Projects by Others. The EIS examined the effects of 12 projects and or development trends

undertaken by various international, federal, local government, and private entities. The EIS

concluded that none of those had the potential to contribute to significant cumulative impacts

when considered in combination with the OMP.

Air Traffic Procedures. The EIS examined the effects of seven Air Traffic procedural changes

and/or projects and concluded that none of them had the potential to contribute to significant

cumulative impacts when considered in combination with the OMP. Since that time, the FAA has

evaluated 12 additional modifications to Air Traffic Control procedures. All of these new or

modified projects are reflected in the noise and air quality analyses and all potential impacts are

disclosed in Sections 3.1 and 3.3 respectively, of this Re‐Eval.

Capital Improvement Projects. In addition to the previously approved projects at O’Hare, the

EIS examined the potential effects of 19 reasonably foreseeable projects in the City’s Capital

Improvement Program. The EIS concluded that none of them had the potential to contribute to

significant cumulative impacts when considered in combination with the OMP.

The screening of past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects shows that the potential

contributions of 57 of these projects have been previously disclosed and would not contribute to

previously unidentified cumulative impacts arising from the 2015 and 2020 Interim Conditions. The

effects of 21 of these projects are reflected in the Noise, Surface Transportation, or Air Quality analyses of

this Re‐Eval and are, therefore, fully disclosed in those sections of this chapter. The effects of the

remaining 92 projects would not have the potential to contribute to cumulative impacts because the areas

affected by those projects would not coincide with the areas affected by the 2015 and 2020 Interim

Conditions.



TABLE G-2 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS

Non-OMP Projects

Cumulative Impact Context

Operational Effect

Potential Effects and Status

Potential to Contribute to Cumulative Impacts not

Identified in the EIS EIS New

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I. Previously Approved O’Hare Projects Evaluated in EIS

I-1 Terminal 1 Reconfiguration

X X Added gates, reducing delays and congestion, reduce air emissions.

Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-2 Post Office Facility along Irving Park Road

X X Removed traffic from airport core.


I-3 CTA Blue Line Station in the terminal core

X X Reduced surface traffic. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-4 Terminal 5 Development (New International Terminal)

X X Added gates, reducing delays and congestion in the terminal area.


I-5 Terminal 5 surface parking Lot D and access roadway

X X Reducing delays and congestion in the terminal area.


I-6 Terminal 5 Upper Level Roadway Rehabilitation



I-7 Airport Transit System (ATS from Lot E to terminal core)

X X Reduced passenger walking distances, reduce air emissions from surface travel.


I-8 Commercial Vehicle Hold Area

X X Reduced surface traffic congestion.


I-9 Scenic Hold Pad X X Reduced aircraft delay. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-10 Runway 9R Hold Pad X X Reduced aircraft delay. (A portion of this pavement is being used as a taxiway.)




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I-11 Runway 27L Hold Pad X X Reduced aircraft delay. (A portion of this pavement is being used as a taxiway.)


I-12 Runway 4R Angled Taxiway T

X X Reduced aircraft delay. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-13 Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Training Facility

X No potential off-airport effects.


I-14 Helipad Commissioning/Operation

X Relocated on-Airport helicopter activity.


I-15 UAL Reservation Center/Credit Union

X X Increased employee related traffic.


I-16 Long-term Parking Lot E Surface Parking Expansion



I-17 North Airfield drainage improvements winter basins

X Enhanced drainage and stormwater management.


I-18 Runway Deicing Fluid Facility Improvements

X Enhanced water quality. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-19 Aircraft Ground Run-Up Enclosure

X Reduced ground noise. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-20 Existing Metra Station X X Increased Metra ridership, reduced surface travel.


I-21 Expansion of AMC building, north side



I-22 Bessie Coleman Widening

X X Reduced congestion on Airport roadways.




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I-23 O'Hare Express Center (southeast)

X X Reduced congestion on area roads.


I-24 RPZ Wetland Management Plan

X Enhanced aviation safety.


I-25 Commercial Vehicle Holding Area Improvements/Limo Holding Area Relocation

X X Improved surface travel flows.


I-26 Service Road Upgrades (various locations)

X Improved on-airport traffic flows.


I-27 Northwest Airlines Cargo Building Expansion

X X Expanded cargo capability.


I-28 Salt Dome X No potential off-airport effects.


I-29 UAL GSE Building/GEM (Ground Equipment Maintenance)



I-30 GPS Antenna X Supports more precise aircraft routing.


I-31 UAL Mail-Sort Relocation X X UAL relocation completed in September 2011. Effects of relocation reflected in traffic volumes. Captured in roadway analysis.


I-32 360 degree SGI Based Tower Simulator



I-33 Pumping Station X No potential off-airport effects.




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I-34 Relocate General Aviation (GA) Terminal Building - Signature Flight Services



I-35 Temporary Taxiway 74 (Future Taxiway ZK; Previously Designated Taxiway ZJ)

X X No potential off-airport effects.

No potential contribution to cumulative impacts.

I-36 South Airfield Lighting Control Vault (SALCV)



I-37 South Basin - Excavation Stockpile Location

X Less excavated material than analyzed in the EIS.


I-38 Southeast Cargo Area Development

X Temporary localized construction impacts.


I-39 Interim Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Alignment

X Excavation increased 1% compared to EIS assumptions. UPRR relocated to interim alignment in 2007, final alignment completed Spring 2012.

No potential to contribute to cumulative impacts within the noise contours for O’Hare.

I-40 Purchase 9 Airport Transit System Vehicles

X No potential noise or traffic effects. No adverse air quality effects.


I-41 Touhy Detention Basin X Will reduce flooding along Willow-Higgins Creek, fill small quantity of wetlands


I-42 Structure 140/Relocation of Willow-Higgins Creek

X Will reduce flooding along Willow-Higgins Creek, fill small quantity of wetlands


I-43 Touhy Detention Basin Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-44 Structure 140/Relocation of Willow-Higgins Creek

Not reasonably foreseeable.




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I-45 Balmoral Ave. Extension X X Improve traffic flows. To be completed October 2015.

The effects of this project are reflected in surface traffic analysis and disclosed in this Written Reevaluation.

I-46 Truck Staging Area X Reduced surface vehicle congestion.

The effects of this project are reflected in surface traffic analysis and disclosed in this Written Reevaluation.

I-47 UAL Headquarters (Phase I) and associated roadway improvements

X X Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-48 Mannheim Road: Continuous SB through and Right turn lane from Higgins to Zemke

X X Would improve traffic flows. Project is currently under construction.


I-49 Mannheim Road: Extension of NB left turn lane at Zemke

X X Would improve traffic flows. Project is currently under construction.


I-50 Zemke Road: Addition of 2nd left turn lane on EB Zemke onto NB Mannheim

X X Would improve traffic flows. Not constructed as of June 2015.


I-51 Zemke Road: Addition of WB through lane on Zemke at Mannheim Road

X X Would improve traffic flows. Not constructed as of June 2015.


I-52 Zemke Road: Right turn-only from EB Zemke to SB Mannheim Road

X X Would improve traffic flows. Completed.

Previously disclosed in EIS

I-53 Zemke Road: Right turn-only from EB Zemke to SB Bessie Coleman

X X Would improve traffic flows. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-54 Bessie Coleman Drive: Addition of right turn lane onto EB Zemke Road

X X Would improve traffic flows. Completed.

The effects of this project are reflected in surface traffic analysis and disclosed in this Re-Eval.

I-55 Johnson Road: Extension to the east with a right turn only to SB Mannheim Road

X X Would improve traffic flows. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-56 Lot E Long-Term Remote Parking Structure

X X 6-level parking structure with 6,300 stalls would reduce on- and off-Airport traffic. Not constructed as of June




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2015. Incorporated In Joint Use Facility (see project I-74).

I-57 Temporary Lot G Long-Term Parking

X X Reduced surface vehicle congestion


I-58 Extension of Concourse F/Terminal 2

X No off-airport impacts. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-59 Terminals T1, T2, T3 Face Improvements and Roadway Canopy

X Improved passenger convenience. Constructed between 2005 and 2007.


I-60 Various Terminal Improvement Projects/Rehabilitation

X No off-Airport effects. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-61 Various Runway/Taxiway Re- surfacing /Rehabilitation Projects

X X X Primarily maintenance and renewal - no off-airport effects


I-62 Police Facility Relocated to just south of Higgins Road and west of Realigned Bessie Coleman Drive

X In 100 year floodplain but other regional improvements will remove it from the floodplain. No other potential off- Airport impacts. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-63 Concourse L Hold Room Expansion

X Improved passenger convenience - no off-Airport effects. CATEX issued 2002.


I-64 Helipad Decommissioning X Would change the location of helicopter noise.


I-65 O’Hare Express North/Willow-Higgins – Centerpoint Development

X X Development west of Lee Street for warehousing, freight forwarding; would increase surface traffic and fill wetlands.

Previously disclosed in EIS

I-66 Direct Fuel Feed System Upgrade/Super Satellite Station Removal

X Reduced potential for contamination spills. Not reasonably foreseeable.




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I-67 Airside Vehicle Access Road & Bridge Project

X X Reduced surface vehicle congestion.


I-68 City Warehouse and Trades Building

X X No noise increase. FONSI issued June 28, 2002.


I-69 ATS Maintenance & Storage Yard Development

X X Developed in concert with Joint Use Facility (see Project I-74).


I-70 ATS Realignment & New Station at Terminal 6

X No off-Airport impacts. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-71 New ATS Station at Consolidated Rental Car Facility

X X Improve and modernize existing Airport Transit Facility and CONRAC. Construction contract awarded May 2015 (see Project I-74).


I-72 Expansion of Terminal Core Elevated Parking Structure

X X X X Would reduce congestion. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-73 Lot E Parking Reallocation

X Reduced congestion. Project in 20-year CIP.


I-74 Consolidated Rental Car Facility

X X X X Reduced surface vehicle travel due to consolidated RAC bussing. Construction contract awarded May 2015. Now incorporated in Joint Use Facility.


I-75 Relocate facilities to Consolidated Rental Car Facility

X X X Consolidates similar infrastructure to reduce congestion. Construction contract awarded May 2015.


I-76 Rental Car Storage and Maintenance Facility and Bridge over Mannheim Road

X Would reduce surface vehicle travel. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-77 Lot F Parking ATS Station and Intermodal Connection

X X Under construction. ATS is linked to Lot E, adjacent to Lot F. Modified as part of Joint Use Facility (see Project I-74). No off-




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Airport impacts.

I-78 Additional 2 Fuel Tanks Developed in Northwest Airfield at Fuel Farm

X No potential off-Airport Impacts. Not reasonably foreseeable.


Eastside Collateral Development

I-79 50 percent build-out X X No potential off-Airport Impacts. Under construction. Buildings have been demolished. Remainder of project not reasonably foreseeable.


I-80 Remaining 50 percent build-out

X X No potential off-Airport Impacts. Under construction. Buildings have been demolished. Remainder of project not reasonably foreseeable.


O’Hare Roadway Improvements

I-81 Lee Street/Northwest Tollway Interchange (addition of Lee St. on-ramp to WB I-90 and EB I- 90 off-ramp to Lee St.)

X X X Reduced surface vehicle travel. Floodplain encroachment of about 4.8 acres. Compensatory flood storage to be included in design.


I-82 Westward relocation and widening of the northern portion of Bessie Coleman Drive to Higgins Road

X Reduced surface vehicle travel. Not visible in aerial photography as of June 2015. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-83 Zemke Road Extension X X Reduced surface vehicle travel. Visible in aerial photography as of June 2015. Not reasonably foreseeable.


I-84 Mannheim Fly-over ramp from Bessie Coleman Drive to SB Mannheim Road

X X Reduced surface vehicle travel


I-85 Balmoral Avenue Ramps at SB Mannheim

X X X Reduced surface vehicle travel. Part of ongoing transportation improvements.




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I-86 Balmoral Extension over Mannheim Road

X X Reduced surface vehicle travel


I-87 Southeast Service Road and Spine Road Conversion

X X Reduced surface vehicle travel. EA completed in 2002; not visible in aerial photography as of June 2015.

Previously disclosed in EIS..

I-88 Commercial Vehicle Tunnel

X X Reduced surface vehicle travel. EA completed in 2002; not visible in aerial photography as of June 2015.

Previously disclosed in EIS..

O’Hare Noise Abatement Procedures

I-89 Residential and School Sound Insulation Program

X X Reduced noise impacts. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-90 Fly Quiet Program – Nighttime Preferential Runway and Flight Track Program

X X Reduced noise impacts. Previously disclosed in EIS.

I-91 Extension of Runway 14R/32L

X X X Previously disclosed in EIS.

1. Recently Approved O’Hare Improvements not Evaluated in EIS

1.1 Improve Runway 4R-22L Safety Area with EMAS on Each End



1.2 Acquisition of ARFF Vehicles



1.3 Rehabilitation of Taxiway GG/Future Taxiway WT

X Temporary noise and air quality impacts due to construction of projects. Impacts from proposed modifications consistent with or less than the values evaluated in the EIS.

No change from conditions evaluated in EIS, no potential cumulative impacts.

1.4 Interim Bensenville Ditch X Impacts to land use, wetlands and water quality consistent with the values evaluated for those resource

Impacts would be consistent with impact analyses of the EIS. No potential contribution to previously unidentified cumulative impacts.



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categories in the EIS. Impacts of delayed implementation addressed in the Surface Traffic analysis.

1.5 Northeast Cargo Area Improvements

X X Potential Water Quality Impacts with new impervious surface, and Social Impacts from roadway modifications. Mitigation measures proposed.

Mitigation would minimize potential off-Airport water quality impacts. The effects of this project are less intensive than the assumptions incorporated in the EIS for development at the site and are reflected in surface traffic analysis and disclosed in this Re-Eval.

1.6 South Cargo Fuel Facility Relocation

X The impacts from construction activity, surface transportation, air quality, water quality/stormwater, wetland, and other resource categories would be consistent with or less than the values evaluated for those resources in the EIS.


1.7 United Airlines and FedEx Cargo Relocation

X No substantial changes related to the environmental issues identified in the EIS.


1.8 North Airfield Projects, 10 Projects (see Note 1)

X No substantial changes related to the environmental issues identified in the EIS.


1.9 South Airfield Projects, 23 Projects (see Note 2)

X Consistent with original assumptions analyzed in 2005 EIS and would occur in the same area as evaluated in 2005 EIS.


1.10 Irving Park Road and York Road Intersection Modifications and Canadian Pacific Railroad

X X Would enhance Wetlands impacts USACE permits and County Stormwater permits acquired. Mitigation will be provided. Construction occurring now; proposed end date is Fall 2017.


1.11 Northeast Quadrant Projects, 8 Projects (see Note 3)

X Impacts consistent with or less than the impacts evaluated in the EIS.




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1.12 Land Releases for Airport Parcels in Schiller Park (Southeast Parcels)

X Surface transportation, Construction-related impacts, water, and air quality impacts. Impacts determined to be consistent with or less than the impacts evaluated in the EIS.


1.13 Terminal 2 Underground Fuel Hydrant System

X No off-Airport impacts. No potential contribution to cumulative impacts.

1.14 Multi-Fuel Station X X Potential localized hazardous Materials Impacts.


1.15 Taxiway modifications; Revisions to approved TWs for Runway 9C-27C, RW 9R Extension and Associated TWs, and TWs K & L

X X X Impacts consistent with or less than the impacts evaluated in the EIS.


III. Roadway Improvements by Others Evaluated in EIS

III-1 Mannheim Road: Widening of Mannheim Road to 3 lanes each direction between Higgins and Irving Park - IDOT

X X X Would reduce traffic congestion. Project began May 20, 2013. Projected completion in Fall 2015. Part of ongoing transportation improvement program.


III-2 Addition of Partial Interchange on I-294 at Devon Avenue (add SB off-ramp to Devon)

X X X Would reduce traffic congestion. Not reasonably foreseeable.


III-3 Expansion of I-90 Interchange at Elmhurst Road (add Elmhurst Road on-ramps to WB I-90 and EB I-90 off-ramps to Elmhurst Road)

X X X X Would reduce traffic congestion. Project to be completed in 2016. Part of ongoing transportation improvement program.

The effects of this project are reflected in surface traffic analysis and disclosed in this Re-Eval. Project received separate NEPA approval.

III-4 Irving Park Road and York Road Intersection Improvements

X X X X Would reduce traffic congestion. Project started Spring 2013, scheduled to be completed Fall 2017 (see Project 1.10).


III-5 I-190 Improvements X X X Would reduce congestion and delay and increase safety. Not reasonably foreseeable. Part of ongoing transportation improvement program.




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III-6 I-90 add lanes from I-294 to Illinois Route 53

X X X X Would reduce traffic congestion. To be completed in 2016.


III-7 York/Thorndale grade separation and interchange improvements including 'off-airport' improvements all of which would be within the existing York/Thorndale right-of-way

X X X X Would reduce traffic congestion. Construction planned during 2016-2019. Part of ongoing transportation improvement program.


3. Roadway Improvements/Modifications by Others not Evaluated in EIS

3.1 I-190 Interchange with Mannheim Road and Bessie Coleman Drive reconfiguration and elimination of some ramps connecting Bessie Coleman Drive and Mannheim Road with I-294 and I-90.

X X Would reduce congestion. Under construction as part of ongoing transportation improvement program.


3.2 A planned segment of Bessie Coleman Drive north of Zemke Boulevard and the ramp to I-90 eastbound will not be in place within the timeframe of this Written Reevaluation.



3.3 Ramp from Higgins Road to I-90 eastbound (replaces one from Bessie Coleman Drive).



3.4 I-294 Interchange with Balmoral Avenue reconstruction and reconfiguration.

X Part of ongoing transportation improvement program.


3.5 I-90/I-294/I-190 Interchange reconfiguration.



3.6 Modifications to sections of Touhy Avenue, Mannheim Road, Bessie Coleman Drive and other roads.

X Part of ongoing transportation improvement program.




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3.7 Joint Use Rental Car and Parking Facility: revised lane configurations at intersections and road sections.

X Ongoing. Project completion date December 2016. Project approved by Federal Highway Administration in Fiscal Year 2014 as part of an intermodal project. Now incorporated in Joint Use Facility.


IV. Projects by Others

IV-1 Balmoral Avenue SB Tunnel

X X X Project award date was September 5, 2013. Mannheim Road project, which includes Balmoral Avenue tunnel, to be completed Fall of 2015 (see Project I-85).


IV-2 Limo Service Center X Reduced surface traffic congestion.


IV-3 Phase-out of Stage 1 and 2 Aircraft

X Eliminated noisiest aircraft from U.S. fleet by 2000.


IV-4 Military Base Relocation to Scott AFB

X CATEX for demolition of most military buildings signed March 3, 2002.


IV-5 Demolition of AMC Annex X No potential off-Airport impacts. AMC Expansion Design June 2013 - November 2014.


IV-6 Metra Commuter Station Expansions

X Now called the North Central Servie (NSC) line; includes stations at Rosemont, Schiller Park, and Franklin Park.


IV-7 Rosemont Rail Spur X X Not reasonably foreseeable.


IV-8 Improvements at other existing airports

X X X X X X Gary/Chicago: RSA deficiencies for Runway 12/30 addressed by 3rd Quarter 2015; Milwaukee General Mitchell: 1) Baggage claim facility renovation to be completed in 2015; 2) Eight new gates added in 2007; 3)

No potential to contribute to cumulative impacts within the noise contours for O’Hare.



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Construction of parallel runway to 7R/25L. Midway: Air Traffic Procedural Changes – FONSI 2013. Greater Rockford: 1) Terminal Expansion to be completed in 2017; 2) Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facility to be opened in late 2016.

IV-9 Development of the South Suburban Airport

X Construction of airport has not started; still acquiring land for Airport and developing Master Plan.


IV-10 ICAO/FAA source noise and emission controls

X X ICAO Stage 4 noise standard implemented in 2006. Proposing to increase stringency in 2017.


IV-11 Clean Air Act and Clean Air Act Amendments

X Previously disclosed in EIS.

IV-12 Local community development

X X X ? CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning) is the official regional planning agency for metropolitan Chicago. Published the GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan in October 2014.

Limited potential for further infill development in the areas that would be affected by changes in the OMP construction phasing schedule. No potential contribution to cumulative impacts.

V. Air Traffic Control Procedures

V-1 New Main Airport Traffic Control Tower at O’Hare (Opened in 1996).

X No potential off-Airport impacts.


V-2 Chicago Terminal Airspace Project (CTAP)

X X CTAP has been superseded by OMP airspace modifications.

Reflected in noise modeling; no further changes to contribute to cumulative impacts.

V-3 Removal of the High Density Rule


V-4 Land and Hold Short (LAHSO)

X Procedures have been modified since publication of the EIS.

The effects of this project are reflected in the noise and air quality analyses and disclosed in this Re-Eval.



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V-5 Upgrade Runways 27L and 27R to Cat II/III Capability

X FONSI/ROD approved October 1, 2004.


V-6 National Airspace Redesign (NAR)

X X NAR implementation has not affected the O’Hare environment, other than OMP-specific airspace changes in the original EIS.


V-7 Development of Procedures for quad IFR approaches if Alternative C is implemented

X Not reasonably foreseeable.


5. Air Traffic Control Procedures

5.1 Westbound Departures from Runway 22L

X X Impacts would be consistent with impact analyses of the EIS. No potential contribution to previously unidentified cumulative impacts.

5.2 Revised instrument arrival procedures from the southeast (VEECK STAR)


5.3 Revised instrument arrival procedures from the southeast (ESSPO STAR)


5.4 Adjustment to southbound Departure Fix Use


5.5 Movement of westbound departure fixes


5.6 Movement of southbound departure fixes

X Impacts are consistent with impact analyses of the EIS and would not contribute to cumulative impacts.

5.7 Modification of westbound departure tracks for 22L

X Impacts would be consistent with impact analyses of the EIS. No potential contribution to previously unidentified cumulative impacts.



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5.8 Evaluation of 9R Runway Use During Construction

X Impacts would be consistent with impact analyses of the EIS. No potential contribution to previously unidentified cumulative impacts.

5.9 Converging Runway Operations (CRO)

X Temporary flight procedures. Not required once Build Out is complete.

CRO was part of 2015 and 2020 Interim Conditions and included in Re-Eval modeling.

5.10 Runway 10R/28L Changes to Instrument Flight Procedures (Offset Localizer)

X Temporary flight procedures. Not required once Build Out is complete.


5.11 Minor administrative changes to air traffic procedures

X Ongoing: minor modification are made as needed.


5.12 Metroplex Implementation X Not reasonably foreseeable. Potential outcomes of study not known at this time.


VI. Capital Improvement Projects

VI-1 Storage & Multi-Waste Management Facility at Airport Repair and Construction (ARC) Complex

X Planned implementation in 2005.


VI-2 Fire Fighter Training and Simulator Building - ARFF


VI-3 South Airfield Drainage Improvements


VI-4 Fuel Farm Sewage Lift Station Replacement

X Design was underway in October of 2001.


VI-5 West Perimeter Service/Security Road at O'Hare

X No off-Airport impacts. Not included in the 2014-2018 CIP.


VI-6 Improvements to Building 8500. Relocate Central Field Office to existing 8500

X Analyzed in a Short form EA 2007.

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VI-7 Military Site Utilities (Including Fiber Optic Installation)

X No off-airport effects. Constructed 2008 - 2012.


VI-8 Snow Dump 1A Reconstruction

X Improved water quality No potential contribution to cumulative impacts.

VI-9 Various Runway/Taxiway Resurfacing/Rehabilitation Projects

X X X Ongoing on an as needed basis. No off-Airport effects.


VI-10 Runway 4L/22R Rehabilitation, Taxiway C Reconstruction, and Realignment of Service Road around the Runway 22R Safety Area

X Runway Rehabilitation Completed.

Previously disclosed in EIS. The effects of this project are reflected in the noise and air quality analyses and disclosed in this Re-Eval.

VI-11 Various H&R Improvements

X Advertised in the 1st Quarter of 2015. No off-Airport impacts.


VI-12 Various Terminal Improvements

X X X Terminal 3 HVAC Upgrades in early 2015. Terminal 1 HVAC Upgrades in late 2015. Would enhance energy efficiency. No other off-Airport impacts.


VI-13 Security Enhancements X X X Runway 10R-28L Safety and Security: Out to bid 8/8/2014; 55th and 63rd Street Security Guard Booth: later 2014


VI-14 AVI System for Ground Transportation

X Planning started in 2002; construction started in 2006.


VI-15 Temporary Conversion of Runway 18/36 to Taxiway GG

X Design started in 2006; in construction 2007 - 2008.

Temporary conversion no longer in effect, no contribution to cumulative impacts.

VI-16 Reconstruct/Rename Taxiway KK (Previously the West Ramp)

X Taxiway "KK" re-designated "SS" May 2, 2013. No off- Airport impacts.


VI-17 Rename Taxiway LL X No off-Airport impacts. No Taxiway LL on Airport Diagram for June 25, 2015-July 23, 2015.




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VI-18 Rename Taxiway MM X Taxiway "MM" re-designated "PP" December 12, 2013. No off-Airport impacts.


VI-19 Former Central Field Office Trailer Site - Currently being used as Snow Removal Staging Area

X No potential off-Airport impacts.


NOTES:

North Airfield Projects, 10 Projects: 1. Willow Creek Relocation 2. Mount Prospect Road (MPR) Relocation 3. Realignment of Future Taxiway WK 4. MPR Tunnel under Taxiway WK 5. Tank Farm Road (TFR) and Utilities Relocation 6. TFR Hub Security Building, Guard Post 2A Relocation and Construction Vehicle Inspection Area (CVIA) 7. Airport Repair and Construction Complex Demolition 8. Modification of Runway 9C-27C Hold Pad 9. Signature Flight Services Relocation, Guard Post 2A, and CVIA; 10. Rehabilitation of Taxiway WQ

South Airfield Projects, 23 Projects: 1. South Airport Traffic Control Tower - Base Building and Tower Relocation 2. Lufthansa Cargo Ground Service Equipment Staging Area Relocation 3. Lufthansa Cargo Employee Parking Lot Relocation 4. Main Cargo Road Realignment 5. Demolition of Taxiway K and Runway 14R-32L South of Future Taxiway N 6. Taxiway T Extension South of Future Taxiway N 7. Future Taxiway PP West Extension 8. Main Cargo Road Tunnel Realignment 9. Western Shift of Future High Speed Taxiways N2 and N3 10. Northern Shift of Future Taxiways P and Q, and Future Taxiway ZF Length Reduction 11. Future Runway 10C-28C Hold Pad Islands 12. Future Parking Lots P1 and P2 Modification 13. Future Remote Transponder Receiver S (RTR-S) Relocation 14. Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS) #8 and #15 Relocation 15. Airport Rotating Beacon Relocation 16. Future South Airfield Surveillance Radar (ASR-9) Relocation 17. Future Taxiway ZC Tunnel Southern Shift and South Access Road Realignment

Northeast Quadrant Projects, 8 Projects: 1. TBD Aircraft parking positions 18 B747 or A380-sized aircraft 2. Cargo processing buildings 3. Cargo warehousing 4. Fuel storage facilities 5. Roadway improvements and realignment 6. Relocation of General Aviation Terminal 7. Demolition of Building 850, the Central Field Office 8. Relocate future Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS)

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