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OSU Airport Expansion Timeline

Before the airport can be expanded, the plans must be approved both by the FAA and the OSU Board of Trustees. Below is the current schedule, although historically the dates have changed frequently (including 3 days following the orignial publication of this page).

Date	Event	What I can Do
		Sign the petition Write a letter Get Involved!
	Second Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) submitted to FAA for review. Because of all the problems identified in the first EA, OSU and the FAA have decided to create a second draft for internal review.	Watch closely for continued date changes
Friday, April 1, 2005	The public comment period for the Environmental Assessment begins. During this time, the final version will be made available for public inspection. Written comments can be made to the FAA. They must consider every comment during the approval process.	If you can, read the airport's studies. If you find flaws, point them out. Write ANY comments or concerns you have.
Monday, April 25, 2005	Public Hearing for the Environmental Assessment. Ohio State will hold a showing of the environmental assessment. This will be a one-way flow of information, that is they will not be answering questions at this time.	Attend the hearing to show your opposition Be prepared to make verbal comments, although you may not get a response
On or After Saturday, April 30, 2005	Public comment period will end. Legally, the public comment period can end no earlier than this date. OSU has not announced the final date yet.	Be sure to have your comments submitted by this date.
Wednesday, June 8, 2005	Presentation of OSU Airport Master Plan to the OSU Board of Trustees. The Dean of Engineering will present the proposed Airport Master Plan, which includes the EA study and airport expansion plans, to the full Board of Trustees. He will also present his "recommendation" on whether expansion should take place or not. Board meetings are usually held in the Grand Lounge of the Longaberger Alumni House.	Write to the Board and University. Be specific why expansion is not in the University's best interest. If you are an alumni or contributor, be sure to note that.
Friday, July 8, 2005	OSU Board of Trustees may votes on whether to approve the expansion plan. The Board is likely to take action one monthy following the Dean of Engineering's formal presentation.
Summer/Fall 2005	FAA review of the Environmental Assessment is complete. The FAA will either issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) which means that expansion may proceed, or they will find that a full Environmental Impact Study (EIS) must be completed and approved. Review of the EIS may or may not allow OSU to expand the airport	If new information comes to light, write the FAA. Although not legally required to, they may consider additional comments outside the formal comment period.

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