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AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES <br />Table 4-1 shows a list of the options and the associated benefits, challenges, and high-level relative cost. <br />Each option assumes full RPZ ownership and control by the Airport. Many alternatives exist but the <br />underlying key to resolving the RPZ issue is the continuation of the ongoing conversation between the <br />Airport and the property owner. It is recommended that the Airport pursue an option which acquires the <br />land through an arrangement that balances the needs of both parties. The impact of displacing the <br />Runway 16L threshold has not been thoroughly studied, however, it is certain to have less than <br />satisfactory impact to safe and efficient operations for both commercial and general aviation users. <br />It should be noted that type of Runway Protection Zone impacts created by the rights-of-way including <br />Highway 99, Greenhill Road, and the BSNF railroad line are common occurrences for airports in the United <br />States. FAA guidance on RPZ control was updated in 2012 and considered these impacts as <br />and acceptable under the condition that they existed prior to the guidance update and <br />are not modified or expanded in the future. Expansions to these rights-of-way are not in the 2017-2021 <br />Lane County Capital Improvements Program and any need for Lane County to expand capacity of relocate <br />these rights-of-way should would require coordination with Eugene Airport and the FAA. <br />EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 4-14 <br /> <br />