Which is an airport operator responsibility related to environmental actions?

• A. Reviews potentially affected environmental resources
• B. Special purpose laws
• C. Consults with the FAA
• D. Approves ALP

Answer: (A)

Reviewing potentially affected environmental resources is about spotting what parts of the environment could be touched by airport actions and decisions. The operator starts by identifying resources such as air quality, noise, wetlands and water resources, wildlife and habitats, endangered species, and cultural or historical sites, then considers how proposed development or operations might impact them. This early review guides design choices, helps determine what mitigation might be needed, and supports compliance with environmental laws by documenting what could be affected and how it could be avoided or minimized. The other options are more about regulatory processes or agency actions: laws set requirements, but they aren’t the step the operator takes to assess impacts; coordinating with the FAA happens as part of the process, but the core responsibility described here is the operator’s review of environmental resources; and approving the Airport Layout Plan is an FAA decision, not an operator action.