“The CHUAC represents a wide
cross-section of interest groups
and segments of the citizenry. The
CHUAC’s purpose is to provide
input and information on the desires
and concerns of all aspects of the
public’s use, impacts, and potential
benefits of Highway to Highway.”
— from Memorandum of Agreement: DOT&PF and MOA
The CHUAC is one of many tools that will be used during the H2H project to provide public input into the NEPA process. The CHUAC is not a decision-making body, but their perspectives will inform the decision. Project decisions will be made by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Alaska DOT&PF through the NEPA process.
CHUAC White Paper This white paper describes roles and responsibilities of the CHUAC.
Meetings
11-06-08 Meeting #3
Agenda
Presentation
CHUAC Values for Purpose and Need
Draft Purpose and Need
09-15-08 Meeting #2
Agenda
Presentation
What the CHUAC Said-Where Used Handout
Data Presentations
Additional Data Resources
Meeting Minutes
07-30-08 Meeting #1
The CHUAC, a committee that will provide citizen input to the H2H project, held their inaugural meeting to learn about their role and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Agenda
Presentation
Display Boards
Draft Purpose & Need
Meeting Minutes
How does the CHUAC operate?
The CHUAC will meet on a regular basis to provide input and information to the project team in a forum that allows members to speak honestly and respectfully, and to listen with an open mind during interactive discussions. The CHUAC will operate based on basic NEPA principles of transparency and objectivity.
What kind of information will the CHUAC provide?
Potential CHUAC meeting topics might include community values, transportation needs, the project’s purpose and need, alternative routes, financial feasiblity, impacts, and other NEPA-related topics.
How will this information be used?
The information collected from the CHUAC will go to the H2H Study Team as input to the NEPA process. All information will be documented in the project files and substantive issues raised by the CHUAC will be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or elsewhere in the process.
Who is on the CHUAC?
The CHUAC members represent a broad range perspectives and geography for the H2H project. CHUAC members represent various interests including transportation modes, businesses, historic preservation, schools, regional commuters, tourism, land use, and conservation. Study Area Neighborhoods are also represented on the CHUAC.
How often does the CHUAC meet and are the meetings open to the public?
The next CHUAC meeting is planned for Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 4pm to 7pm. CHUAC meetings will be held in the CIRI Building, 2525 C Street, Anchorage. map
Meetings will be held at major project milestones to provide representative input into project decisions. It is anticipated the CHUAC will meet every other month over the next year. CHUAC meetings are open to the public. The public is invited to observe. If you have a question, please contact Julianne Hanson at 865-2202 or at contact@highway2highway.com.
