Comments and Concerns Sample Clauses

Comments and Concerns. Comment sheets were provided to the public at the public scoping meeting in Ketchikan and at the Ketchikan project office. A comment sheet was also included as an insert in the October 13, 1999, edition of the Ketchikan Daily News. Public comments were submitted by mail or sent via e-mail. Approximately 75 written comments were received between the period of October 6 and November 10, 1999. Tables 4-1 and 4-2 present a summary of the written questions, comments, and concerns expressed by the public. The comments have been presented in matrix format for easy reference. Airspace Bridge would interfere with floatplane traffic Relocate floatplanes across Narrows; Build bridge at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island Burial Grounds Native burial grounds on Pennock could be disturbed by bridge construction Don't build bridge in burial grounds area Comprehensive Planning Need long-range planning for Gravina before access is built; do planning after bridge is built; the Borough should finish what has been started (Note: This project will be coordinated with the Borough's Ketchikan 2020 planning efforts) No more planning, just build the bridge Cost/Benefit of Project Project will benefit only a few Evaluate project on basis of whole community Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Resources Sensitive shoreline and intertidal habitat on Gravina should be protected; disturbed sensitive areas should be restored; endangered species should be protected Protection of East Clump, Government Cr., Clam Cove, ▇▇▇▇▇ Reef, Blank Inlet, Black Sand Cove, Restoration of East Clump, Clam Cove Improved Access to Airport Need improved access to airport for medical emergencies and convenience for travelers and those dropping off or picking up passengers Build a hard link Existing access is adequate; Travel time won't be reduced by bridge or tunnel Job Creation Local labor could be used in construction; development of Gravina would create jobs Landfill Solid waste is barged south Locate regional landfill on Gravina ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ isn't place for landfill Maintenance Bridge and tunnel would require maintenance Choose option with least maintenance cost Have difficulty maintaining what exists now; the community shouldn't be burdened with taxes to pay for maintenance Navigation Bridge should be tall enough for cruise ships; Tongass Narrows is congested with air and marine traffic Build bridge to accommodate cruise ships; Congestion should be considered in design of alternatives; Restrict traffic in west channel to cruise ships a...