NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
OF A
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
FOR
PROPOSED AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE
ST. CLAIR COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PORT HURON, MICHIGAN
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are notified of the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluating the potential effects of proposed improvements at the St. Clair County International Airport (Airport) in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and FAA policies including Order 1050.1F. A hardcopy of the Draft EA is available for review during normal business hours at the Airport or an electronic version is available anytime online until October 24, 2025. Documents can be found at the following locations:
A hardcopy is available at the Airport located at 275 Airport Drive, Kimball, MI 48074
An electronic version is available online at https://www.stclaircounty.org/Offices/3
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are further advised of a public information meeting being held by the Airport. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider the social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements and whether the improvements are in the public interest and consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public meeting is scheduled for:
October 22, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at 297 Airport Drive, Kimball, MI 48074
The public information meeting will focus on the Draft EA for the following proposed improvements:
Removal of approximately 86 acres of forested land located in the Runway 4/22 approaches for current and future obstructions.
Acquisition of avigation easements over 21 private parcels to allow for current and future obstruction removals in the Runway 4/22 approaches.
The meeting will be an open house format with no formal presentation given. The meeting is a "drop in" event, so attendees may arrive any time between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. The event is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be an informal, walk-through event where individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions, give feedback, and discuss the project. Airport staff and consultant team members will be available to explain the required environmental process, anticipated project schedule, environmental findings, and other design elements of the project. Informative displays and maps will be available for review.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during the meeting should notify Catherine Fiore, St. Clair County International Airport Director, by e-mail at cfiore@stclaircounty.org or (810) 364-6890 at least three days prior to the meeting.
The public is encouraged to submit written comments or concerns by mail or email. Comments must be received by October 24, 2025, to be included in the project record. Send comments to:
Catherine Fiore, Airport Director
275 Airport Drive, Kimball, MI 48074
Kimball, MI 48074
cfiore@stclaircounty.org
September 21 2025
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