AIRPORT PROP. PURCHASE/NCEPA WAIVER.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 1013 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 24, 2018
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WAIVE THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NCEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ACQUISITIONS OF PROPERTY FOR FUTURE AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND LONG TERM FUNDING SOLUTIONS.
Intro. by Torbett, Iler, Presnell, Shepard.

Status: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Environment (House Action) (May 28 2018)

Bill History:

H 1013

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 24 2018 - View Summary

    Section 1

    Prohibits Department of Transportation (DOT) from requiring environmental documentation under the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act from any airport meeting all of these requirements: (1) the airport is acquiring 40 acres or less of property for future development; (2) the airport is located in a county with a population of more than 900,000 people; and (3) the airport serves more than 20 million passengers annually.

    Section 2

    The DOT  may adopt temporary rules to implement the provisions of this act until permanent rules are implemented.

    Section 3

    Effective when the act becomes law, and expires July 1, 2020.