DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Project Title: Alaska Cargo & Cold Storage Facility

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGProject Title: Alaska Cargo & Cold Storage FacilityAlaska Cargo and Cold Storage, LLC, in cooperation with Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposal to construct cargo infrastructure at ANC in Anchorage, Alaska. The proposed project will be incorporated into the ANC Airport Layout Plan and requires approval from the FAA and therefore is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). An environmental assessment has been prepared for the project to consider environmental impacts. The purpose of the proposed project is to develop infrastructure to support air cargo operations at ANC.The proposed work requiring federal approval would include a new Aircraft Parking Apron, Cargo Warehouse, Cold Storage, Hardstand Fuel Distribution, Ground Support Equipment Shop and

Parking, Ancillary/Control Space and Road Connection to Postmark Drive. Construction for the proposed project is anticipated to begin in fall 2023. The purpose of the proposed project is to construct an energy-efficient, climate-controlled air cargo warehouse facility and hardstand parking for cargo jets at ANC. The purpose of the cargo facilities is to help improve cargo deplaning and enplaning efficiency, provide parking locations for cargo jets where they can power down, and build Alaska’s economy.To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide comments to the following locations by October 15, 2023. Written comments may be sent to Theresa Dutchuk at tdutchuk@dowl.com or comments by phone may be directed to (907) 865-1238 .The Draft EA and appendices are available for review at: https://dot.alaska.gov/anc/Per the NEPA process, a public meeting will be held on October 3, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Spenard Community Recreational Center, Multi-Purpose room, 2020 W. 48th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99517.If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Theresa Dutchuk, Environmental Specialist, (907) 865-1238 for information on project environmental impacts. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.