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03-14-2007 ARC Packett ) l. 2. 3. 4. �� C:7 7 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA March 14, 2007 — City Council Chambers Call to Order - 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Approvai of the Minutes from the February 14, 2007 Airport Relations Commission Meetings. Un�nished and New Business: a. Introduction of Sally Lorberbaum b. Discussion of Cari Rydeen's letter from the FAA c. Discussion of New Legislation d. Update ARC Brochure e. Update Plan of Action f. Updates for Introduction Book g. View 2007 "State of City" Acknowledge Receint of Various Renorts/Corresnondence: a. January 2007 ANOM Technical Advisor's Report b. January 2007 ANOM Eagan/Mendota Heights Depart�ure Corridor Analysis c. N.O.I.S.E d. Airport Noise Report, January 12, 2006. e. Airport Noise Report, January 19, 2007. f. Airport Noise Report, January 26, 2007. g. Airport Noise Report Annual Index Si.umnary. Other Commissioner Comments or Concerns Upcomin� Meetin�s City Council Meeting NOC Meeting MA.0 Meeting 8. Public Comments 9. Adiourn 3-20-07 - 7:30 4-11-07 - 1:30 4-16-07 - 1:00 Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administration at (651) 452-1850 with requests. CITY OF MENDCITA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT ItELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2007 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The following Commissioners were present: Liz Petschel, Chair; Bill Dunn, Robin Ehrlich, Dave Sloan, Ellsworth Stein, and Ansis Viksnins. Also present were: Jirn Danielson, Ciiy Adrninistrator; Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator; and Mary Heintz, Recorder. Not Present: Vern Edstrom and Brian Linnihan, Comrnissioners. New Member Introduction Chair Petschel opened the meeting and introduced new ARC member Ansis Viksnins. � ) Commissioner Viksnins described his background and said he had great interest in AR.0 and looked forward to making a contribution to the group. Chair Petschel reported that he had already received new-member orientation. Anproval of Minutes Chair Petschel requested two changes to the meeting minutes: 1) page one under Legislative Workshop Update, line four, to correct from "as alternative plan" to "an alternative plan," and 2) page three, line six of first paragraph, to change from "MAC had been non-responsive" to "FAA had been non-responsive." A motion was made by Commissioner Sloan, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, to approve the January 10, 2007, Airport Relations Commission Meeting minutes as amended. Unfinished and New Business A. Discussion of Chad Leqve's NOC Letter to FAA Commission feedback to Chad Leqve's January 25, 2007, letter to Carl Rydeen was positive, describing it as being excellent. Chair Petschel stated that the letter had been �' � sent on behalf of Mendota Heights and, in sununary, had asked why FAA wasn't using - the new runway to the ma.ximum capacity. Commission Meeting — February 14, 2007 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission � Commissioner Sloan expressed his frustration with the A.RC meeting that Mr. Rydeen (; had attended, which came across as bureaucratic. He said experience had now taught ARC to use NOC as a vehicle to work the system effectively. Chair Petschel said the Commission attempts to identify and solve problems on its own but the next step is NOC, adding that it would have been very easy for ARC to write a letter to Mr. Rydeen and have him just ignore it. She said, with Mr. Leqve's letter, the process is going through NOC, an arm of MAC. Commissioner Viksnins inquired about a timeframe. Chair Petschel responded that Mr. Rydeen had asked her at a recent meeting what was really disturbing to ARC, other than the whole EIS, and she had responded that it was another month of taking 40% departures. She said the strategy now would be to wait for an FAA response to the letter and, if necessary, then involve the City in contacting local and national legislators. Commissioner Sloan said it would also make sense, if Mr. Rydeen did not respond in a reasonable amount of time, to forward a copy of the letter to his supervisor at the FA.A Midwest Region office in Chicago. B. Discussion of 12R Reconstruction Chair Petschel reported that 12R-30L reconstruction would begin in August, followed by 12L reconstruction next sumnler, both of which will be quite noisy for Mendota Heights. The Assistant to the City Administrator referenced the reconstruction maps and reviewed the existing-versus-proposed pavement section comparison. He stated that the runway would be closed August 13 to October 17. It was Commission consensus to write a letter to Mr. Rydeen stating that the City would be making every attempt to inforrn constituents about the construction and the extra air noise that will occur over Mendota Heights this summer and that, as a group, the Commission was curious to know whether flights would be fanned to the southwest as part of the departure procedures during construction. It was suggested that the letter begin positively, stating that the City would be communicating with residents and wants to lcnow as soon as possible, as an information packet will be utilized to update residents about what will happen during shutdown. Chair Petschel reported that MA.0 will be sending postcards to City residents, one in early sumnzer and another a few weeks before construction. The Assistant to the City Administrator added that the MAC will do sorne community open houses at City Hall and invite all inierested residents to learn about constxuction and the implications. He also stated that reporters would be invited. It was suggested that additionai notification be placed in the Heights Highlights, newspapers, and MA.0 link on the City Ha11 website, and that all Comrnissioners attend the open houses, also giving residents the opportunity to learn what ARC is doing on their behalf. 'The recommendation was made to complete tlse .AR.0 brochure to be used at the upcoming open houses. C � Commission Meeting — February 14, 2007 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission A. Discussion of New Legislation Chair Petschel reported that the State House File No. 359 bill was not heard today, contrary to expectation, but the City would be informed as to when the hearing would be. She said her group had the opportunity to attend the Metropolitan Airports Oversight Committee hearing report, and the Assistant to the City Administrator reported that the agenda concerned structure, finances, rate rebate, differing landing fees between MSP and reliever airports, and a message that things were working and not to mess with them. Discussion ensued about Hennepin County Judge Stephen Aldrich's ruling that MSP Airport owners had failed to honor the full soundproofing of thousands of homes within the 60-64 DNL range contour and directed that the two groups needed to come together for a resolution. The Assistant to the City Administrator noted that one obvious omission in the presentation had been the accountability of MAC. Chair Petschel said she could not recall another time in recent history when MAC had been so vulnerable, with an obvious appearance of incompetency, and noted there may be leadership issues at MAC that are wanting. She said it is clear that Mendota Heights is on MAC's radar and subtle accomplishments are being made. Commissioner Dunn commented that MAC appeared to be uncaring and unaccountable and had not represented the people. Upon Commission request, the City Administrator responded that he would email the referenced presentation to the Commissioners, or make copies and mail to them. Chair Petschel comrnented on her gratefulness to have the Assistant to the City Administrator on board and expressed appreciation for his assistance at the hearing. D. NOC Meeting Update It was reported that FAA agreed to change their departure heading over Burnsville and Eagan to 215 degrees (closest headings to the river bottom) from their current use of 190 degrees effective February 7, to be monitored for 60 days, and continue on 215 should the test go well. She then gave updates on the NOC meeting, where the bulk of the meeting concerned FEIS, but questions were raised: 1) if operations were down at the airport post 91 l, then why couldn't more be done for noise relief, and 2) if 17/35 was built for more equal distribution, then why weren't they being used to accomplish that. Chair Petschel reported that the Cities Subcommittee of NOC would meet after the next NOC meeting to determine when to meet and how to keep the group going with the discontinuation of the current leader's involvement, as he is relocating and was the driving force. 3 Commission Meeting — Febivary 14, 2007 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission _ . E. Updates for Introduction Book Done. F. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Chair Petschel said she felt she would be a better ARC member if she didn't serve as chair, though she would be willing to serve again in that capacity. Commissioner Ehrlich responded that she had done a fantastic job in that leadership role and would support her re-election, as did the other Commissioners. A motion was made by Commissioner Sloan, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, to re-elect Commissioner Petschel as Chair of ARC. It was approved. Commissioner Stein said he would support the election of Commission Linluhan as Vice Chair though, when asked, said he would be willing to serve again in that capacity. A motion was made by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Sloan, to re-elect Gommissioner Stein as Vice Chair of ARC. It was approved. Acknowled e Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence Chair Petschel referenced the December 2006 Technical Advisor's Report. The differing percentages between Mendota Heights and Eagan for departures off the two runways were noted, as was the benefit Eagan had received. Discussion ensued about runway 35, which will never accommodate departures except for catastrophic or emergency reasons, and the MSP lawsuit making the front-page news in the Airport Noise Report. A. N.O.I.S.E. B. December 2006 ANOM Technical Advisor's Report C. Decernber 2006 ANOM EaganlMendota Heights Departure Corridor Analysis D. Airport Noise Report, January 12, 2006 E. Airport Noise Report, January 19, 2007 F. Airport Noise Report, January 26, 2007 Other Commissioner Comments or Concerns The Ciiy Administrator requested Commission ideas for the next month's agenda. Feedback included completion of ARC brochure, begin airport plan of action (goals and objectives for the year, which the City Administxator will distribute to Commissioners for review), and (if there is a response letter) FAA response. The Assistant to the City Administrator reported that Chair Petschel and John Roszak had spent several hours with staff purging files at City Hall and expressed his appreciation. Chair Petschel added that several interesting items had been found during the process, 0 Commission Meeting — February 14, 2007 Mendota Heights Airport Rela6ons Commission -- which included the original rnap for Wold-Chamberlain Airport, eligibility documents for `' Mendota Heights sound proofing, Metropolitan Area Sound Abatement Cornmission documents, and elevation maps. Upcoming Meetings • City Council Meeting — February 20, 2007 — 7:30 p.m. m NOC Meeting — March 21, 2007 —1:30 p.m. • MAC Meeting — February 20, 2007 —1:00 p.m. Adjourn Commissioner Ehrlich made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stein, to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maty Heintz TimeSaver Off Site SecretaYial, Inc. 5 � � � _ lj � • � ■ � March 8, 2007 TO: Airport Relations Commission � FROM: James E. Danielson, City Administr # �- .. --. SUBJECT: Status of FAA Letter � DISCUSSION: Attached is a letter from Carl Rydeen, MSP Tower Manager. Chair Petschel, Jake and I will update the Commission on the status of this issue. Minneapolis Air Traffic Control Tower � Minneapolis=St. Paul Intemational Airport 6311 34"' Avenue 8outh Minneapolis, MN 55450 Vem Wilcox � � NOC Co-Chair & City Council Member . City of.Bloomington February 20, 200� Kathleen Nelson _ NOC Co-Chair &_ Northwest Airlines Regionai Director — Airline Affairs � Re: Runway Use at MSP with Runway 17 / 35 in Operation Dear� CaChairs: • � � . We have received your letter of January.5, 2007 providing background informafion on runway use at. IF/tinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Runway 17 / 35 in � aperation, alang with questions directed to the FAA for a written response. The questions posed.in your letters, the background information, and the analysis therein require evaluation and coordination with various FAA Divisions. We are coordinating with those Divisions and wi(f provide a response in the near future. Thank you for your patience. Sincerely, � Ca�1 Rydeen � District Manager — MSP Air Traffic Control Tower Cc: Nigel Finney, MAC . : Tom Anderson, MAC j�y. Fuhrman, MAC Glen Orcutt, FAA Annette Davis, FAA . . Chuck Prock, FAA � �. 13:Z�7►�►� CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO March 8, 2007 Airport Relations Commission James E. Danielson, City Administr�t � ,.� SUBJECT: Discussion of Proposed Legislation DISCUSSION: Attached are �egislative Bills HF 359 and its amendment. Chair Petschel, Jake and I will update the Commission on the status of these bills City of Mendoia Heights Llakota County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 06- A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR A BILL PERTAINING TO CITY REPRESENTATION ON THE METROP4LITAN AIRPORT COMMISSION tiVHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights is significantly impacted� by multiple faceis of MinneapolisiSt. Paul Airport operations, and , WHEREAS, the current MA.0 representation appointed by the governor has no clear accountability to the comrnunities they serve, and W�IEREAS, representatives appointed by those communities mosi significantly impacted by fihe MSP airport would not only look out for the interests of all commwzities, but also those rnost directly afFected, and _ � � WI3EREAS, the Cities' Noise 4versight Committ�e made up of representation from Bloomington, Ricbfield, Eagan and Mendota Heights has developed proposed language to accomplish that change. �_ NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mendota. Heights City Council supports proposed legislation that would add four seats to the MA.0 to represent the cities of Bloomington, Eagan, Mendota Heights and Richfield, appointed by and accountable to the cities that they represent. Adopted by tbe City Council of the City of Mendota Heights This 2151 day of Noveinber, 2006. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIY. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS , ;,,_.___�� , .,.... , ; , . .. , � � ...�...___ ,:. � .�r �_ - �,• BY �.e.a �1 .�rr�w�...�--- �Y ...J G'�'i'%Z� vc�...--��=� ' „ �J .��.: _ Kathleen M. Swanson, City Clerk San��ra �rebshach,�,A'cting Mayor Ol/18/07 TtEVISOR CMG/JVJ 07-1413 This Document can be made available in alternative formats upon request State of Minnesota HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EI SF.SSION� �IOUSE FTLE NO. �� ,�»,�y?s, zoo� ��^+''� �iY/�N Authored by Hansen, Atkins, Masin, Wazdlow, Slocum and others The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Local Covemment and Metropolitan Affairs 1.1 A bill for an act t.z relating to the Metropolitan Airports Commission; adding mayors to the 13 commission membership; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 473.604, 1.4 subdivision l; 473.605, subdivision 2; 473.622; repealing Minnesota Statutes i.s 2006, section 473.601, subdivisions 3, 6. i.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF TF� STATE OF MQJNESOTA: i.� Section 1. Mnuzesota Statutes 2006, section 473.604, subdivision l, is amended to read: 1.s Subdivision l. Composition. The commission consists of: 1.9 (1) the mayor of each of the cities of Minneapolis St. Paul, Bloomin�ton, Eagan> t.10 Mendota Heigbxs, and R.ichfield, or a qualified voter appointed by the mayor, for the 1.�1 term of office as mayor; i.i2 (2) eight members, appointed by the govemor, one from each of the following 1.13 agency districts: i.ia (i) district A, consisting of council districts 1 and 2; l.ts (ii) district B, consisting of council districts 3 and 4; i.i5 (iii) district C, consisting of council districts 5 and 6; �.i� (iv) district D, consisting of council districts 7 and 8; l.is (v) district E, consisting of council districts 9 and 10; 1.19 (vi) district F, consisting of council districts 11 and 12; 1.zo (vii) district G, consisting of council districts 13 and-14; and 1.2i (viii) district H, consisting of council districts 15 and 16. i.2z Each member shall be a resident of the district represented. For appoiniments after June 2, 1.23 2006, a member must have resided in the district for at least six months and in Che state t.2a for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment. The ternzs of the members Section 1. 1 Ol/18/07 REVISOR CMG/JW 07-1413 3.1 The corporation shall exercise control and jurisdiction over any other airport within 3.2 either 35 miles of the city hall of either the city of Minneapolis or St. Paul or within � s.s the metropolitan area. Control and jurisdiction of the corporation over any privately 3.4 or publicly owned airport sha11 be limited to control and jurisdiction of the flight and 3.5 iraffic patterns of such airport in the interests of safety of the operation of any airport 3.6 owned or operated by the corporation. No airport shall be acquired or operated within 3.7 the metropolitan area without first securing the approval of the corporatiott, provided, 3.s however, such approval shall not be withheld except after notice to all interested parties 3.9 and a public hearing held thereon, as provided in section 360.018, subdivision 7, and then s.lo only upon a finding by the corporation that the acquisition or operation of such airport s.li would create a flight haza.rd to any airport or airports owned or operated by it. As to any 3.12 airport once licensed with the approval of the corporation, approval of the continued 3.13 operation of such airport shall at no time be withdrawn by the corporation except after 3.14 notice to all interested parties, a public hearing had, and a finding by the corporation based 3.15 on substantial evidence that the operation of such auport is inconsistent with the safety of 3.16 flight to and from an airport owned or operated or presently to be or being constructed to s.i� be operated by the corporation, and then only after payment of just compensation to cover 3.is the loss sustained by reason of such withdrawal, such just compensation, if not arrived at ( 3.19 by agreement, to be ascertained in the condemnation of said airport by the corporation 3.2o under the power of eminent domain, the commission to institute the condemnation 3.21 proceedings promptly and to pay in connection with the prosecution thereof all reasonable 3.z2 and necessary expenses incurred not only by it but also by the owner of such airport. 3.23 Sec. 4. REPEALER. 3.24 Minnesota Statutes 2006 section 473 601 subdivisions 3 and 6 are repealed Sec. 4. 3 03/07/07 REVISOR JMR/BP A07-0195 ................... moves to amend H. F. No. 359 as follows: Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert: "Section l. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 4'73.601, subdivision 2, is amended to read: i.s Subd. 2. Commission and corporation. "Comrnission" and "corporation" each i.6 means a metrc� Minnesota airports commission, organized and existing under the 1.7 provisions of sections 473.601 to 473.679. r.la r.rs r.ra 1.15 1.16 r.i� i.1s 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.26 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 473.603, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Public corporation. For the purposes provided in sections 473.601 to 473.679 the 3�eti�apa}ii�rt Minnesota Airports Commission has been created as a public corporation. Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 473.604, subdivision l, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Composition; appointmeni. � The commission consists of: (1) the mayor of each of the cities, or a qualified voter appointed by the mayor, for the term of o�ce as mayor; and the mayor of a city located in Dakota County appointed by the governor or a qualified voter appointed bv the mavor, for the term of office as mayor; (2) eight members, appointed by the gov�rnor, one from each of the fe�iag sg�en� conQressional districts-, , , > > e � > > > > > > > > , • 1 03/07/07 REVISOR JMR/BP A07-0195 2.� Each member shall be a resident of the district represented. , 2.2 �$86; A member must have resided in the district for at least six months and in the state 2.3 for at least one year immediately preceding the appoinfinent. All of the terms start on � 2.4 January 5, 2009. The terms of the members from con�ressional districts ", �',z�-"r; '-��a-ii 1 2.5 to 4 expire on January -�BH� 3, 2011. The terms of the members from con�ressional z.6 districts '�}��artd-E'r 5 to 8 expire on January �969 7, 2013. The successors of 2.7 eacl� member must be appointed to four-year terms. Before making an appointment, the 2.s governor shall consult with eacH member of the legislature from the district for which the 2.s member is to be appointed, to solicit the legislator's recomrnendation on the appointment; 2.to (3) €gm two statewide members appointed by the governor 2.11 metra�n�i�nn-are$ to reflect fairiy the various regions and interests throughout the state 2.�2 that are affected by the operation of the commission's major airport and airport system. 2.13 � e 2.14 2.15 . > > 2.16 2.1� intermediate-airpar� The members must be appointed by the governor as follows: ene-�'ar 2.1s a�#ernre�ane-pear; one for a term of two year , , and one for a 2.19 term of four years. All of the terms start on 3t►}p�-}9�8} Januarv 5, 2009. The successors ( 2.20 of each rnember must be appointed to four-year terms commencing on the first Monday in 2.2� January of each fourth year after the expiration of the original term. Before making an z.22 appointrnent, the governor shall consult each member of the legislature zepresenting the 2.23 municipality or county from which the member is to be appointed, to solicit the legislator's 2.2a recommendation on the appointment; and 2.zs 2.26 , 2.2� (b) Appointrnents to the commission are subiect to the advice and consent of the 2.2s senate as provided in section 15.066. 2.29 � The commission shall elect a chair from amon� its members to serve a four-vear z.so term or until the chair's term as a member expires. 231 EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective Januarv 5, 2009. 232 Sec. 4. REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION. 2.33 The revisor of statutes shall chanQe the name "Metropolitan Airport Commission" 2.34 to "Minnesota Airport Commission" wherever it appears in Minnesota Statutes as / 235 appropriate.° '\ TO: [�Z�1u:B SUBJECT: CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ARC Commissioners Linda Shipton, Senior Secretary Updates for Introduction Packet March 8, 2007 Please replace the following pages in your ARC Introduction Packet Table of Contents Operations North of the 090° Corridor Boundary The following should be replaced from your monthly ARC Meeting Agenda Packet. # 7 Airport Noise Report — Put the latest issue of this in your Intro Packet #13 January 2007 - Technical Advisors Report #14 January 2007 - Eagan Mendota Heights Corridor Report Section 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. . :; � 1 \ ► � � Glossary Historical Review Eagan-MH Corridor Creation of ARC Ordinance No. 290 AR.0 Brochure 2006 Airport Noise Plan of Action Airport Noise Report, March l, 2007 NOC Bylaws P&E Committee Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes MAC Approved 2007 Capital Improvement Program What's New at the MAC Aviation Noise & Satellite Programs ANOMS Monthiy Reports January 2007 Technical Advisor's Report January 2007 Eagan Mendota Heights Corridor Report Frequently Asked Questions Contract Pertaining to Limits on Construction of a Third Parallel Runway Crossing in the Corridor Minneapolis Tower Operational Order Runway Use Nighttime Voluntary Noise Agreements Maps ARC DVD CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS � �� March 8, 2007 TO: Airport Relations Commission FROM: Linda Shipton, Senior Secretary SUBJECT: Operations North of the 090° Corridor Boundary The following is a tabulation of tracks crossed gate from June 2002 to December 2006 (tracking sheets attached). 2002, June - 137 Tracks Crossed Gate �2002 July - $5 " 2002 August - 176 " 2002 Sept. - 111 " 2002 Oct. - N/A " 2002 Nov. - N/A " 2002 Dec. - N/A " ( _ ) 2003 Jan. - 33 « 2003 Feb. - 42 " 2003 March - 64 " 2003 April - 103 " 2003 May - 45 " 2003 June - 80 " 2003 July - 80 " 2003 Aug. - 35 " 2003 Sept. - 45 " 2003 Oct. - 29 " 2003 Nov - 52 " 2003 Dec. - 94 " 2004 Jan. - 84 " 2004 Feb. - 129 " 2004 Mar. - 100 " 2004 Apr. - 54 " 2004 May - 204 " 2004 June - 50 " 2004 July - 93 " 2004 August - 117 " 2004 Sept. - 174 " ( j 2004 October - 180 " 2004 November — 108 " 2004 December — 135 " f 1 J 2005 January - 169 2005 February — 113 2005 March — 79 2005 April — 175 2005 May - 189 2005 June - 156 2005 July - 103 2005 August — 61 2005 September —175 2005 October - 100 2005 November — 81 2005 December — 60 2006 January —118 2006 February — 39 2006 March — 79 2006 April — 121 2006 May — 58 2006 June — 96 2006 July - 85 2006 August - 110 2006 September — 95 2006 October - 114 2006 November - 118 2006 December - 96 2007 January — 81 Tracks Crossed Gate « ( ; 1 : I °/ '' ', ' ' 11 � _ .' , � r � • 1 . • � 1, 1 1 � , ; Metropolitan Airports Commission 2678 Carrier Jets IDeparted 12unways 12I, and 12�2 in January 2007 2564 (95.7°/O) of those Operations l�ea�naineci in the Corridor 2678 Total 12L & 12R Carrier Departure Operations 2564 (95.7%) Total 12L & 12R Carrier Departure Operations in the Corrfdor Minneapolis-St. Paui Penetration Gate Plot for Gate In Corridor 01/01/2007 00:00:00 - 02/01/2007 00:00:00 2564 Tracks Crossed Gate: Left =1338 (52.2%), Right =1226 (47.8%) � 6000 : : : � . . . v 5000 ..................:..................:. � . .................:.................. � : . . o . : � : a4000 ................ : ... ....��.: . ��...... :.................. � ;, ...� .. , � �.�. . . .��.� o W 3000 ............ � ' ............ 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Monthly Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridor Analysis Page 3 Metropolitan Airports Commission 1(0.0%) Runway 12I� ancl 1212 Carrier Jet I)eparture Operations were 5° South of the Corridor (5° Sou�h of 30I� I�ocalizer) During .Tanuary 2007 Page 4 Minneapolis-St. Paul Penetration Gate Plot for Gate South Corridor 5deg 01/01/2007 00:00:00 - 02/01/2007 00:00:00 1 Track Crossed Gate: Left = 1(100.0%), Right = 0(0.0%) � 6000 : : : d . . . v5000 ..................:...................:..................:.................. c : : : p . . . m4000 ..................:...................:..................:.................. � : : m : : : � 3000 ..................:...................:............... . o . : : °. 2000 ...........�.,� .....:...................:..................:.................. 'a : : : ; �000 ..................:...................:..................:.................. o . : : .� � : a o -2 (Corridor End) + Arrival —1 0 1 2 Deviation From Center of Gate (Miles) �RWY Mid-Point) �_' Departure � OverFlight Monthly Eagan/Mendota Heights Depariure Comdor Analysis Metropolitan Airports Commission 'I'op 15 Runway 12L and 12R Departure Destinations for January 2007 ( � �� Monthly Eagan/Mendota Heights Depariure Corridor Analysis Page 5 �� , . , , .. � _ . , - - - - = - - -�- - � `= -�- - - - -�- - ' _ _ = _ _�- -�- - - =,�� . � °+� ` � - '•�. ti�'� �r,s��HT. cn�ikt��t : • � ' ' , � � � � � � , : � Table of Conten�s for �anua�y 2007 , �. Complaint Summary 1 Noise Complaint Map 2 FAA Available Time for Runway Usage 3 MSP All Operations Runway Usage 4 MSP Carrier Jet Operations Runway Usage S MSP Carrier Jet Fleet Composition ( MSP All Operations Nighttime Runway Usage 7 MSP Carrier Jet Operations Nighttime Runway Usage g MSP Top 15 Nighttime Operator's by Type 9 \�. MSP Top 15 Nighitime Operator's Stage Mix 10 Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System Flight Tracks 11-14 MSP ANOMS Remote Monitoring Tower Site Locations Map 15 Time Above dB Threshold for Carrier Jet Arrival Related Noise Events 16 Time Above dB Threshold for Carrier Je� Depart�are Related Noise Events 17 Carrier Jet Arrival Related Noise Events 1 g Carrier Jet Deparlure Related Noise Events 19 MSP Top Ten Aircraft Noise Events per RMT 20-32 Analysis of Daily and Monthly .Aircraft Noise Events DNL _ 33-35 _ � ` A Product of the Metropolitan Airports Commission ANOMS Program MSP Complaints by City January 2007 � �� Note: Shnded Cohimns represcnt MSP complaints filul via �he Imanet. iSum of % Totnt olComplain�s may not cqual 100%due to rounding. •As ofMny 2005, the MSP Compiain�s by City repart includcs muhiple �� complaint descriptors per individua! comploint 1laefmq the nvmber of complaiN descriptors may be mom th�n ihe number ofreponcd comploints. Report Generated: 02l09/2007 14:43 - � - MSP International Airport Aviation Noise Com�laints for Januarv 2007 ;. � Number of Complaints per Address � �: �, 1-9 10-32 33-69 70-116 117-162 -2- 163-320 321-410 411-677 Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 , Available Hours for Runway Use January 2007 FAA Averaqe Air Carrier 789 7g5 Commuter 378 389 'i General Aviation 89 50 � r�� Military 7 g ; .. Total :;' ;: 1263 ;:. 1233 ;;:;: Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 _ 3_ All Operations ` . - �-•. . . �� Note: Sum of RUS % may not equal 100 % due to rounding. - 4- Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 i ' Carrier Jet Operations ' .- �� . •. . . Nole: Sum of RUS % may not equal 100% due to rounding. Repo�t Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 _ 5_ January 2007 MSP Carrier Jet Fleet Composition Note: Sum of fleet mix % may not equal tOD % due lo rounding. Note: Stage III represent aircraft modified to meet all stage III criteria as outiined in Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 36. This includes hushkit engines, engine retrofits or aircraft operational flight configurations. � •The Provided Noise fevels from FAR Part 36 are the loudest levels documented per aircraft type during \ take-off measured in EPNL dBA (Effective Perceived Noise �evel). •EPNL is the leve� of the time integral of the antilogarithm of one-tenth of tone-corrected perceived noise level of an aircraft flyover measured in A-weighted decibels. - 6- Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 Nighttime All Operations 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. r � � � � � � �r w „ Note: Sum of RUS % may not equai 100% due to rounding. Reporf Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 _ 7_ Nighttime Carrier Jet Operations 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. ' - --•• . . 11 . Note: Sum of RUS % may not equai 100% due to rounding. - $ - Report Generated: 02/09l2007 14:43 (,. ( j January 2007 Top 15 Actual Nighttime Jet Operators by Type 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Total Nighttime Jet �perations by Hour Hour...,,� Co:unt� 2230 553 2300 ��527 2400 148 100 75 200 47 300 38 400 71 500 445 C� � � � American America West America West Champion Champion tauqua Airlines :auqua Airlines DHL FedEx Fed Ex FedEx FedEx Pinnacle ;itty Hawk :ittv Hawk Northwest Northwest Northwest Northwest ��epublic Airlines Sun Country Sun Country Shuttle America United . United UPS UPS 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Note: The top 15 nighttime operators represent 91 °/a of the total nighttime caRier jet operations. Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 '�,'1' 750 700 650 600 550 �rt � 500 � � 450 � �O 4P0 � � 350 � `� 300 � � � 250 20p 150 100 50 O January 2007 Nighttime Fleet Stage Mix for Top 15 Airlines 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. AAL AWE CCP CHQ OHl_ F�X FLG KHA MWA RPA SCX TCF UAL UPS llSR AYrif,c►a ,. �Manufacturied��__S�age�,�3 v�Stage 3��•.��Stage 2�:i .�...._ __._. _..,.___. __._.�.�_ �_�.__._ ___..__..� _�.._.. ..._.:.._i January 2007 Nighttime Fleet Stage Mix for Top 15 Airlines C � Note: UPS DC8Q and B727Q aircraft are re-engined with manufactured stage 3 engines. - � p- Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 a r � i Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System Flight Tracks Carrier Jet Operations — January 2007 Jan 1 thru 8, 2007 — 4096 Carrier Jet Arrivals Jan 1 thru 8, 2007 — 4086 Carrier Jet Departures Jan 1 thru 8, 2007 — 303 Nighttime Carrier Jet Arrivals Jan 1 thru 8, 2007 — 188 Nighttime Carrier Jet Departures Report Generated: 02/09l2007 14:43 -11- Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System Flight Tracks Carrier Jet Operations — January 2007 Jan 9 thru 16, 2007 — 4004 Carrier Jet Arrivals Jan 9 thru 16, 2007 — 3988 Carrier Jet Departures C� .� Jan 9 thru 16, 2007 — 300 Nighttime Carrier Jet Arrivals Jan 9 thru 16, 2007 — 204 Nighttime Carrier Jet Departures - 12 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System Flight Tracks � Carrier Jet Operations — January 2007 Jan 17 thru 24, 2007 — 4010 Carrier Jet Arrivals Jan 17 thru 24, 2007 — 4007 Carrier Jet Departures Jan 17 thru 24, 2007 — 301 Nighttime Carrier Jet Arrivals Jan 17 thru 24, 2007 —191 Nighttime Carrier Jet Departures Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 _� 3_ Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System Flight Tracks Carrier Jet Operations — January 2007 Jan 25 thru �1, 2007 — 3478 Carrier Jet Arrivats Jan 25 thru 31, 2007 — 3490 Carrier Jet Departures C . Jan 25 thru 31, 2007 — 247 Nighttime Carrier Jet Arrivals Jan 25 thru 31, 2007 —170 Nighttime Carrier Jet Departures - 14 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 MSP International Airport Remote Monitoring Tower (RMT) Site Locations � �. � ` r'= Remote Monitoring Tower � ; �� Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 - � •• • •: � - �• •_ • � . :- . •• ►• - -� � RMT � ' , , � � r � ' T�me � ' T�me > ' T�me > T�me > ; , � , , �� t� � ,� ; I , ��. �D.,�_�; '.., :. .::` �CitY:.:....... :' ,` '. ..::� .;.Address ;: .. . : a . . ..',,<:..65dB ;80dB '90dB 'IOOdB . . .... .. . ... . .. .. .. 1 Minneapolis Xerxes Ave. & 41 st St. 08;08:03 00:01:18 00:00:01 00:00:00 2 Minneapolis Fremont Ave. & 43rd St. 09:52:57 00:01:47 00:00:00 00:00:00 3 Minneapolis West Elmwood St. & Belmont Ave. 14:15:43 00:27:32 00:00:19 00:00:00 4 Minneapolis Park Ave. & 48#h St. 11:13:45 00:08:54 00:00:00 00:00:00 5 Minneapolis 12th Ave. & 58th St. 15:36:30 02:41:42 00:01:22 00:00:00 6 Minneapolis 25th Ave. & 57th St. 15:19:06 02:06:54 00:02:09 00:00:00 7 Richfield Weniworth Ave. & 64th St. 00:11:22 00:00:15 00:00:00 00:00:00 8 Minneapolis Longfeilow Ave. & 43rd St. 00:16:10 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 9 St. Paul Saratoga St. & Hartford Ave. 00:00:26 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 10 St. Paul itasca Ave. & Bowdoin St. 00:02:14 00:00:00 OO:d0:00 00:00:00 11 St. Paul Finn St. & Scheffer Ave. 00:01:08 00:00:00 00:00:00 OO:OO:pO 12 St. Paul Alton St. & Rockwood Ave. 00:00:00 00:00:00 OQ:00:00 00:00:00 13 Mendofa Heights Souiheasi end of Mohican Court 00:15:26 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 14 Eagan 1st St. & McKee St. 25:51:10 00:01:13 00:00:00 00:0�:00 15 Mendota Heights Cullon St. & Lexington Ave. 00:46:33 00:01:02 00:00:00 00:00:00 16 Eagan Avalon Ave. & Vilas Lane 26:12:25 00:68:59 00:0�:03 00:00:00 17 Bloomington 84th St. & 4th Ave. 00:01:06 00:00:07 00:00:00 00:00:00 18 Richfield 75th St. & 17th Ave. 00:23:30 OO:Q0:10 00:00:00 00:00:00 19 Bloomington 16th Ave. & 84th St. 00:09:52 00:00:04 00:00:00 00:00:00 20 Richfield 75th St. & 3rd Ave. 00:00:21 00:00:00 00:00:00 OQ:00:00 21 Inver Grove Heights Barbara Ave. & 67th St. 00:14:40 00:00:01 00:00:00 00:00:00 22 Inver Grove Heights Anne Marie Trail 14:09:27 00:01:08 Q0:00:00 00:00:00 23 Mendota Heights End of Kenndon Ave. 03:23:43 00:02:06 00:00:00 00:00:00 24 Eagan Chapel Ln. & Wren Ln. 24:57:23 00:02:54 00:00:00 00:00:00 25 Eagan Moonshine Park 1321 Jurdy Rd. 01:22:39 00:00:14 D0:00:00 00:00:00 26 Inver Grove Heights 6796 Arkansas Ave. W. 02:27:12 00:00:26 00:00:00 00:00:00 27 Minneapolis Anthpny School 5757 Irving Ave. S. 00:11:25 00:00:01 OO:d0:00 00:00:00 28 Richfield 6645 16th Ave. S. 00:34:02 OO:OQ:24 00:00:00 00:00:00 29 Minneapolis Ericsson Elem. School 4315 31 st Ave. S: 00:00:58 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 30 Bloomington 8715 River Ridge Rd. 04:01:07 00:00:03 00:00:00 00:00:00 31 Bloomington 9501 12th Ave. S. 00:00:28 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 32 Bloomington 10325 Pleasant Ave. S. 00:01:07 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 33 Burnsviile North River Hills Park 00:01:32 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 34 Burnsville Red Oak Park 00:04:49 OO:OO:Od 00:00:00 00:00:00 35 Eagan 2100 Garnet �n. 06:25:04 00:00:14 00:00:00 00:00:00 36 Apple Valley Briar Oaks & Scout Pond 09:57:29 00:00:19 00:00:00 00:00:00 37 Eagan 4399 Woodgate Ln. N. 00:01:1� 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 38 Eagan 3957 Turquoise Cir. 00:00:59 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 „ 39 Eagan 3477 St. Charles PI. 00:00:51 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 ;; Tota1 T�me farArrival Noise.Events ' ;':196':33c54 06:37 47'`, 00:03 54 00 00=.00 - 16 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 r � C,. Time Above Threshold dB for Departure Related Noise Events - January 2007 .� : � ; ,� RMT � ' ' l'�me > e > e > e > h. �D�.. u. ':.��. C!�! . :. , . .� . �,. �. , ,:�' . � ., . �.;: . Address.., . .:.,. ' .: ; , 65dB a T80dB � : T90dB 9OOdB ' .. 1 Minneapolis Xerxes Ave. & 41 st St. 03:25:31 00:01:51 00:00:00 00:00:00 2 Minneapolis Fremant Ave. & 43rd St. 04:11:28 00:02:04 00:00:01 00:00:00 3 Minneapolis West Elmwood St. & Belmont Ave. 10:21:02 00:12:29 00:00:52 00:00:00 4 Minneapolis Park Ave. & 48th St. 11:39:07 00:13:31 00:00:10 00:00:00 5 Minneapolis 12th Ave. & 58th St. 43:44:37 03:16:50 00:24:02 00:00:24 6 Minneapolis 25th Ave. & 57th St. 55:18:59 05:29:13 00:53:55 00:00:15 7 Richfield Wentworth Ave. & 64th St. 23:55:02 00:50:23 00:01:11 00:00:00 8 Minneapolis Longfeilow Ave. & 43rd St. 13:34:01 00:24:18 00:00:06 00:00:00 9 St. Paul Saratoga St. & HartFord Ave. 00:04:12 00:00:02 00:00:00 00:00:00 10 St. Paul Itasca Ave. & Bowdoin St. 00:01:4Q 00:00:14 00:00:07 00:00:00 11 St. Paul Finn St. & Scheffer Ave. 00:04:42 00:00:16 00:00:07 00:00:00 12 St. Paul Aiton St. & Rockwood Ave. 00:01:52 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 13 Mendota Heights Southeast end of Mohican Court 06:11:31 00:03:53 00:00:00 00:00:00 14 Eagan 1st St. & McKee St. 07:08:18 00:22:07 00:00:57 00:00:00 15 Mendota Heights Cullon St. & Lexington Ave. 08:28:05 00:10:08 00:00:03 00:00:00 16 Eagan Avalon Ave. & Vilas Lane 07:07:32 00:32:17 00:03:50 00:00:00 17 Bloomington 84th St. & 4th Ave. 00:37:46 00:02:19 00:00:18 00:00:00 18 Richfield 75th St. & 17th Ave. 10:06:35 00:08:24 00:01:35 00:00:01 19 Bloomington 16th Ave. & 84th St. 06:39:41 00:02:39 00:00:13 00:00:00 20 Richfield 75th St. & 3rd Ave. 01:04:54 00:00:57 00:00:06 00:00:00 21 Inver Grove Heights Barbara Ave. & 67th St. 02:04:58 00:00:31 OO:d0:00 00:00:00 22 Inver Grove Heights Anne Marie Trail 01:59:48 00:00:59 00:00:00 00:00:00 23 Mendota Heights End of Kenndon Ave. 13:26:06 00:47:52 OO:d4:59 00:00:00 24 Eagan Chapel �n. & Wren Ln. 04:33:51 00:06:27 00:00:03 00:00:00 25 Eagan Moonshine Park 1321 Jurdy Rd. 03:40:56 00:01:13 00:00:00 00:00:00 26 Inver Grove Heights 6796 Arkansas Ave. W. 04:19:09 00:04:58 00:00:00 00:00:00 27 Minneapolis Anthony School 5757 Irving Ave. S. 10:45:04 00:13:57 00:00:58 00:00:00 28 Richfield 6645 16th Ave. S. 24:23:21 00:12:39 00:00:02 00:00:00 29 Minneapolis Ericsson Elem. School 4315 31st Ave. S. 09:43:36 00:07:06 00:00:00 00:00:00 30 Bloomington 8715 River Ridge Rd. 16:16:18 01:04:21 00:01:40 00:00:00 31 Bloamington 9501 12th Ave. S. 01:22:59 00:01:28 00:00:01 OO:OO:QO 32 Bioomingtan 10325 Pieasant Ave. S. 00:34:05 00:00:38 00:00:00 00:00:00 33 Burnsville North River Hiils Park 03:16:19 00:01:40 00:00:00 00:00:00 34 Burnsville Red Oak Park 01:16:45 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 35 Eagan 2100 Garnet Ln. 03:53:09 00:02:4Q 00:00:00 00:00:00 36 Apple Valley Briar Oaks & Scout Pond 01:58:36 00:00:08 00:00:00 00:00:00 37 Eagan 4399 Woodgate Ln. N. 01:19:53 00:00:31 OO:Q0:00 00:00:00 3$ Eagan 3957 Turquoise Cir. 02:02:53 00:01:18 00:00:00 00:00:00 39 Eagan 3477 St. Charles PI. 02:26:14 00:01:10 00:00:00 00:00:00 '�ti �, ` Totai T'ime for'Departure Noise Events ;; 323 10 35 14 43 3"1 01 35:,16 00:00 40;: Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 - 17 - Arrival Related Noise Events ;� c � ,, �� 3 � � , �Arnval � Arr�val Arnval Arr�val � RMT ' �, � � ; �'' ', ; , a ` , Events > Events > Events > Events �> r � " � � , � �� ,� y� � �� 3 ' ' � . � .:, i � �.:.ID. ' C�tY.::_ ..:..,.'; :,',',!. 3...... _� ....:. .:Address , :�. , ."�::65dB_.:. � ."..�80c1B�'...-:....90dB ....:.:...900dB . , �.,r�. . ,.. _.. _ . . .:: 1 Minneapolis Xerxes Ave. & 41 st St. 2131 10 1 0 2 Minneapo(is Fremont Ave. & 43rd St. 2295 42 0 0 3 Minneapolis West Elmwood St. & Belmont Ave. 2820 413 8 0 4 Minneapolis Park Ave. & 48th St. 2619 154 0 0 5 Minneapolis 12th Ave. & 58th St. 2963 1985 29 0 6 Minneapolis 25th Ave. & 57th St. 2777 1961 76 0 7 Richfield Wentworth Ave. & 64th St. 48 2 d 0 8 Minneapolis Longfellow Ave. & 43rd St. 40 0 d 0 9 St. Paul Saratoga St. & Hartford Ave. 2 0 0 0 10 St. Paul Itasca Ave. & Bowdoin St. 6 0 0 0 11 St. Paul Finn St. & Scheffer Ave. 3 0 0 0 12 St. Paul Alton St. & Rockwood Ave. 0 0 0 0 13 Mendota Heights Southeast end of Mohican Court 55 0 0 0 14 Eagan 1st St. & McKee St. 6151 30 0 0 15 Mendota Heights Cuilon St. & Lexington Ave. 162 12 0 0 16 Eagan Avalon Ave. & Vilas Lane 5367 763 1 0 17 Bloomington 84th St. & 4th Ave. 5 1 0 0 18 Richfield 75th St. & 17th Ave. 108 4 0 0 19 Bloomington 16th Ave. & 84th St. 40 3 0 0 20 Richfield 75th St. & 3rd Ave. 1 0 0 0 �' 21 inver Grove Heights Bar6ara Ave. & 67th St. 68 1 0 0 22 Inver Grove Heights Anne Marie Trail 3475 24 0 0 23 Mendota Heights End of Kenndon Ave. 765 24 0 0 24 Eagan Chapei Ln. & Wren �n. 5954 51 0 0 25 Eagan Moonshine Park 1321 Jurdy Rd. 265 4 0 0 26 Inver Grove Haights 6796 Arkansas Ave. W. 652 11 0 0 27 Minneapolis Anthony School 5757 Irving Ave. S. 48 1 0 0 28 . Richfield 6645 16th Ave. S. 114 6 Q 0 29 Minneapolis Ericsson Elem. School 4315 31 st Ave. S. 4 0 0 0 30 Bloomington 8715 River Ridge Rd. 1207 1 0 0 31 Bioomington 9501 12th Ave. S. 2 0 0 0 32 Bloomington 10325 Pleasant Ave. S. 5 0 0 0 33 Bumsville North River Hiils Park 8 0 0 0 34 Burnsville Red Oak Park 33 0 0 0 35 Eagan 2100 Garnet Ln. 1673 6 0 0 36 Apple Valley Briar Oaks & Scout Pond 2133 5 0 0 37 Eagan 4399 Woodgate Ln. N. 7 0 Q 0 38 Eagan 3957 Turquoise Cir. 5 0 0 0 39 Eagan 3477 St. Charles PI. 4 0 0 0 � Total Arr�vai No'ise Events . '! - : .°44015 : �, 5514 ; �15 0 -18 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 i . � •. � � � � r � • , • � • � � , ' ; ' ' ,,.'. ._ Departure; Deparkure !! Departure : Departure: RMT Events > Events > Events > Events > , , � ' , ID. 4, . .._'� �. . C�ty.' . _:.; ..... .:;,... . .., Address . .. : ... . _. ..:. . 65dB ... 80dB , ! � 90dB ,. .,� , .:: 100dB ,; ...... . ,..... .._ .:_ 1 Minneapolis Xerxes Ave. & 41 st St. 756 26 0 0 2 Minneapolis Fremont Ave. & 43rd St. 915 27 0 0 3 Minneapolis West Elmwood St. & Belmont Ave. 1955 86 9 0 4 Minneapolis Park Ave. & 48th St. 2237 125 2 0 5 Minneapolis 12th Ave. & 58ih St. 6816 1155 234 11 6 Minneapolis 25th Ave. & 57th St. 9001 2216 516 9 7 Richfieid Weniworth Ave. & 64th St. 3955 367 17 0 8 Minneapolis �ongfellow Ave. & 43rd St. 2406 204 1 0 9 St. Paul Saratoga St. & Hartford Ave. 18 1 0 0 10 St. Paul Itasca Ave. & Bowdoin St. 5 1 1 0 11 St. Paul Finn St. & Scheffer Ave. 16 1 1 0 12 St. Paul Alton St. & Rockwood Ave. 6 0 0 0 13 Mendota Heights Southeast end of Mohican Court 1232 41 0 0 14 Eagan 1 st St. & McKee St. 1192 152 14 0 15 Mendota Heights Cullon St. & Lexington Ave. 1569 93 4 0 16 Eagan Avalon Ave. & Vilas �ane 11Q7 177 34 0 17 Bloamingfon 84th St. & 4th Ave. 121 11 3 0 18 Richfield 75th St. & 17th Ave. 1800 114 � 3 0 19 Bloomington 16th Ave. & 84th St. 1237 28 2 0 i 20 Richfield 75th St. & 3rd Ave. 198 6 1 0 21 Inver Grove Heights Barbara Ave. & 67th St. 445 8 0 0 22 Inver Grove Heights Rnne Marie Trail 340 13 0 0 23 Mendota Heights End of Kenndon Ave. 2155 318 49 0 24 Eagan Chapel �n. & Wren Ln. 788 62 1 0 25 Eagan Moonshine Park 1321 Jurdy Rd. 528 10 0 0 26 Inver Grove Heights 6796 Arkansas Ave. W. 812 51 0 0 27 Minneapolis Anthony School 5757 Irving Ave. S. 2105 128 10 0 28 Richfield 6645 16th Ave. 5. 4149 171 1 0 29 Minneapalis Ericsson Elem. School 4315 31 st Ave. S. 1876 78 0 0 30 Bloomington 8715 River Ridge Rd. 2430 388 25 0 31 Bloomington 9501 12th Ave. S. 270 11 0 0 32 Bloomington 10325 Pleasant Ave. S. 116 4 0 0 33 Burnsville North River Hills Park 623 12 0 0 34 Burnsvilie Red Oak Park 276 1 0 0 35 Eagan 2100 Garnet Ln. 786 32 0 0 36 Apple Valley Briar Oaks & Scout Pond 366 4 0 0 37 Eagan 4399 Woodgate Ln. N. 228 8 0 0 38 Eagan 3957 Turquoise Cir. 385 16 0 0 39 Eagan 3477 St. Charies PI. 491 14 0 0 ,, ,, � ,.. Total:DeparEure Naise Events " . _ ;; 55711. : . 6160 .. 938;: 20 Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 -19- Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#1) Xerxes Ave. & 41 st St. (RMT Site#2) Fremont Ave. & 43rd St. (RMT Site#3) West Elmwood St. & Belmont Ave. - 20 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 C �� C Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#4) � Park Ave. & 48th St. (RMT Site#5) 12th Ave. & 58th St. (RMT Site#6) 25th Ave. & 57th St. Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 - 21 - Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#7) Wentworth Ave. & 64th St. (RMT Site#8) Longfellow Ave. & 43rd St. (RMT Site#9) Saratoga St. & HartFord Ave. - 22 - Report Generated: 02l09/2007 14:43 (: � , C Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#10) Itasca Ave. & Bowdoin St. (RMT Site#11) Finn St. & Scheffer Ave. (RMT Site#12) Alton St. & Rockwood Ave. Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 - 23 - Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#13) Southeast end of Mohican Court (RMT Site#14) 1 st St. & McKee St. (RMT Site#15) Cullon St. & Lexington Ave. - 24 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 � Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#16) Avalon Ave. & Vilas Lane (RMT Site#17) 84th St. & 4th Ave. (RMT Site#18) 75th St. & 17th Ave. Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 _ 25 _ Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 C. (RMT Site#19) 16th Ave. & 84th St. (RMT Site#20) 75th St. & 3rd Ave. (RMT Site#21) Barbara Ave. & 67th St. - 26 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#22) Anne Marie Trail (RMT Site#23) End of Kenndon Ave. 01121l2007 10:Q2 01 /31 /2007 7:47 01 /13/2007 17:42 01 /03/2007 9:56 01/11/2007 0:17 01/19/20d7 8:36 01 /10/2007 10:02 01 /17/2007 13:26 01 /03/2007 11:52 01 /03/2007 8:11 NWA1601 CCP412 NWA137 CCP452 CCP2011 NWA1309 CCP452 N WA19 NWA99 CCP412 Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 (RMT Site#24) pel Ln. & Wren �n. .; :: . :: : • � : � � � :. � :. -27- Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#25) 11A__'__i_!___ P1_....I. Ii1A� � 1 e� � (RMT Site#26) 6796 Arkansas Ave. W. (RMT Site#27) --- _ Anthony Schaol 5757 Irving Ave. S. 01 i0612007 15:46 01/13/2007 7:30 01112/2007 8:07 01113/2007 15:44 01/19/2007 9:21 01/14/2007 6:59 01 /24/2007 9:57 01 i29/2007 15:55 01126I2007 17:24 01 /13/2007 17:31 CCP412 CCP416 CCP404 CCP412 CC P410 CCP400 CCP452 CCP406 CCP406 CCP456 30� 30L 30L 30L 30L 30L 30L 30L 30L 30L - 28 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 � � .__ __�) Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#28) 6645 16th Ave. S. (RMT Site#29) Ericsson Elem. School 4315 31 st Ave. S. (RMT Site#30) 8715 River Ridge Rd. Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 - 29 - Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#31) 9501 12th Ave. S. (RMT Site#32) 10325 Pleasant Ave. S. (RMT Site#33) Narth River Hills Park - 30 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP - January 2007 (RMT Site#34) Red Oak Park (RMT Site#35) 2100 Garnet Ln. (RMT Site#36) Briar Oaks & Scout Pond Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 - 31 - Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP January 2007 (RMT Site#37) 4399 Woodgate Ln. N. 01/04/2007 19:Q5 01/30/2007 22:42 01/04/2007 9:44 01 /03/2007 6:57 01 /04/2007 12:51 01/10/2007 9:20 01 /04/2007 15:57 01 /17/2007 19:53 01 /02/2007 10:22 01125/2007 19:21 NWA1432 DHL304 AA�1655 N WA448 AAL1524 NWA126 AA�454 AAL422 NWA1426 N WA140 (RMT Site#38) 3957 Turquoise Cir. :. , ,. ircraft Type Arr�va , �; � Depart� DC9Q D B72Q D (RMT Site#39) 3477 St. Charles PI. 17 84.9 17 84.7 17 84.7 17 84.1 17 82.3 17 _ 82.3 17 ..81.8 17 81.4 17 $1.4 17 81.3 January 2007 Remote Monitoring Tower Toa Ten Summary The top ten noise events and fhe event ranges at each RMT for January 2007 were comprised of 89.6% departure operations. The predominant top ten aircraft type was the B72Q with 32.9% of the highest Lmax events. January 2007 Technical Advisor Report Notes Unknown fields are due to unavailability of FAA flight track data. Missing FAA radar data for 0 days during the month of January 2007. - 32 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 Analysis of Aircraft Noise Events DNL January 2007 Remote Monitoring Towers Date #1 � #2�; � #3 #4 : #5 #6 � #7 #8 #9 ' #10 ; #91 �#12 #13 #14 #15�;: � ..,,� . � ,. .,,_,� . ,... :. . _.,..;.. , r. � 01/01/2007 52.4 55 58.1 58.7 67.7 72.7 61.2 58.6 32.6 NA 40 NA 34.5 60.6 47.3 01 /02/2007 55.6 59 64.9 60 68.7 68.5 47.6 49.5 32.4 35 32.6 34.9 59.7 65.9 63.1 01 /03/2007 58.8 59.3 65.5 61.6 70.2 67.6 47.3 34.4 42.6 33.6 NA 43.5 60.8 67.1 63.5 01/04l2007 58.9 60.6 65.7 63.1 71.3 72.3 60.7 58.6 36.7 32.6 26.9 NA 59.4 66.3 61.3 01 /05/2007 54.7 55.6 60.9 61.4 71.4 75 67 61.5 NA NA 29.8 31.8 NA 61.9 40.9 01 /06/2007 54.6 56.4 62.5 58.9 71.7 69.5 63 55.9 NA NA NA NA 55.9 61.5 56.3 01/07/2007 56 55.3 62.6 60.1 72.2 72.7 63 63.3 NA NA NA NA 40.4 60.3 42.5 01 /08/2007 53.1 55.3 61 60.3 70 72.5 59.8 61.6 41.3 NA NA 33.6 50.7 63.2 50.4 01109/2007 51.6 52.5 53.8 57.9 67.5 69.8 64 57.5 38.9 35.4 34 40.8 40.4 60.5 42.4 01/10/2007 59.3 61 67.1 62.6 70.8 68.7 42.3 46.8 28.1 34.6 38.1 NA 57.5 66.1 62.1 01/11/2007 53.6 55.9 59.9 63.2 71.5 72.7 64.7 63.5 NA 52.4 53.3 NA NA 64.7 39.9 01/12/2007 54.4 56.4 58.8 59.5 69.1 71.3 63 60.9 NA 28.3 46.4 36.7 31.7 58.7 28.7 01 /13/2007 51.8 52.1 59.7 56.1 69.5 68.6 59 57 28.8 NA 35.5 NA 53 57.3 55.8 01 /14/2007 50.4 53.9 59.4 59.6 71 7Q.4 61.7 57 27.4 NA 32.7 NA NA 57.6 30.5 01/15/2007 50.5 52.2 56.8 57.5 67.6 69.3 63.4 55.2 33.7 NA 29.5 NA NA 55.8 46.5 01 /16/2007 51 53.3 60.3 56.2 67.8 67 58.4 53.7 NA NA NA NA 54.7 59.2 54 01117/2007 55.5 59.7 63.9 61 67.4 67.4 45.4 47.3 33 36.7 NA NA 59 65.4 62.5 01/18/2007 55.3 59.7 61 63.4 69.9 72,9 63.3 59.4 NA NA 28.6 25.4 50.5 60.2 52.9 01 /19/2007 49.3 52.7 58.7 56 68.2 68.6 62.4 55.7 32.5 34.7 25.8 NA 47.9 61.4 50.6 01/2012007 52.7 57 63 58.8 67.3 66.8 38.2 38.2 NA NA NA NA 55.5 61.9 572 01 /21 /2007 59.7 59.9 64.6 61.4 68.2 72.1 59.8 55.2 35.2 29.5 NA NA 58 65.5 56.8 01 /22/2007 45.5 47.2 53.1 56.5 69.1 70.1 62.5 60.5 NA NA NA NA 39.9 61.6 50.4 01 /23l2007 51.4 53.4 56.3 59.2 66.5 71.2 62.4 57.7 NA 45.2 NA NA 39.9 60.6 40 01124/2007 51.5 51.7 55.4 58.3 67.9 70.2 61.9 61.9 41.3 32.1 44.7 NA 30.6 60.9 37.1 01 /25/2007 56.7 57.8 65 60.4 68.1 68.7 53.8 58.2 NA NA NA 30.6 53.6 63.3 55.2 01J26/2007 54.3 54.5 60.1 59.2 69.2 73 622 61.8 39.1 31.6 44.5 34.5 43.1 63.3 50.4 01 /27/2007 49.2 48.7 56.1 54.4 71 70.4 64.7 55.9 39.3 40.2 40.4 NA 37.4 59.5 NA 01/28/2007 51.2 55.6 59.9 57.8 66.5 67.5 58.7 51.7 30.8 28.7 NA NA 55.4 55.5 55.5 01/29/2007 51.2 51.9 57.3 57.2 66.9 71.1 62.7 58.9 50.1 NA 4Q.9 NA 36.9 57.9 42.3 01 /30/2007 50.9 47.7 56 54.2 65.3 69.7 59.4 58.1 42.4 40 NA NA 38.8 58 44.6 01/31/2007 56.3 56.1 60.9 60 67.6 72.2 56 62.3 34.8 29.7 NA NA 50 59.9 53.5 . _, : , :: . . ,. Mo DNL 54'? 56 4< 61 7, 59 8'69 3 7.0 8 61:5 58.8 38 4;39 2 40 7 32 1 53 7 62 4 56 2 Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 -33- Analysis of Aircraft Noise Events DNL January 2007 , Remote Monitoring Towers �., Date �� #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22' #23 #24 ;#25 #26 #27 #28 #29. . . ...... .. .. .:� ..:,,.. :, .. ,., :..� �. .:.:,:,.. � _ �.. ,:, ,..:: ,.� .:. �.: ..;�, �:,:, , _ , ,:. , ...,..,.. 01 /01 /2007 66.1 30.7 57.3 54.4 38.6 43.3 55.2 53 59.7 50.7 47.7 54.1 60.4 54.7 01 /02/2007 66.1 35.9 59 5.3.7 45.2 54 58.8 70.7 62 55.3 58.6 42.5 57.6 48.6 01/Q3/2007 �67 442 59.8 56.2 43.8 56.$ 59.1 69.1 62.$ 54.1 63.3 72.6 59.1 33.7 01 /04/2007 69.4 39 59.4 57.3 42.1 56.8 59.3 67.3 63.1 54.6 62.7 56.1 61.8 51 01/05/2007 66.8 51.9 56.6 51.8 51.1 34.6 60.3 49.5 61.6 41.8 47.4 57.5 60.8 59.3 01 /0612Q07 65 53.8 59.6 50.5 45.2 49.3 57:6 63.1 61.2 47.7 56.8 61.2 59 50 01/07/20Q7 63.9 53.8 53.5 48.4 47.1 43.5 56.3 53.5 59.7 37.6 53.7 59.8 59.8 58.2 01/08/2007 65.5 49.8 56.7 54.4 47.8 45.1 56.9 61.3 60.2 50 56.1 56.3 59 59.6 01/0912007 65.7 52.4 58.7 55.8 44.8 38.3 55.7 52.4 60.7 46.8 50.7 54.9 60.1 55.7 01I10/2007 66.3 37.3 59.1 55.3 26 48.7 59.1 662 62.5 52.2 60.7 45.2 60.2 39.6 01111/2007 67.5 44.3 54.8 56.9 47.2 47.7 60.8 50.6 62.9 50.2 54.3 60.8 63.4 59.6 01 /12/2007 65.1 NA 44. 33.7 36.4 34.4 55.8 41.7 59.2 36 49.1 58.4 58.5 57.2 01/13/2007 64.8 42.6 47.7 47.1 38.6 49.3 54.5 64.1 56.7 50.9 52.4 61.4 53.1 50.4 01 /14/2007 62.4 32.1 43.3 NA 34.1 38.7 55.4 42.1 56.6 31.2 46.9 62.2 61 52 01 /15/2007 63.2 34.1 44.3 42.8 39.4 26.1 53.8 42.8 53.4 36.9 48.9 53.7 58.4 54.1 01/1612007 64.$ 46.5 53.5 48.4 47.8 52.6 53.6 62.3 57.7 48.9 55.2 52.4 53.9 48.7 01/17/2007 66 NA 57 50.4 31.1 51.4 57 66.4 62.2 54.3 58.5 36.7 55.2 43.2 01/18/2007 63.1 47.2 54.8 51.8 55.2 28.6 58.3 59.9 59.7 47.8 552 56 61.1 60.2 01/19/2007 65.5 37.9 41.2 36.1 40.6 47.6 56.9 59.3 59.4 48.5 48.5 56.5 57.6 54.2 01 /20/2007 67 29.9 54.6 46.8 36 51.1 52.6 63.9 57.8 51.3 55.9 NA 55.3 33.6 01 /21/2007 65.3 34.6 53.3 50.8 48.3 49.3 57.2 63 61.1 50.9 61.6 54.2 57.9 51.6 01/22/2007 66.3 46.1 58.8 53.1 52.9 38.7 57.8 53.5 60.3 58.4 52.$ 53.6 57.1 58 01/2312007 66.3 54.8 59.5 56.7 50.7 32.$ 57.8 46.5 60.6 39.4 46 53.3 59.2 54 01 /24/2007 65.3 40.2 53.2 52.1 42.4 30.5 57.9 53.5 60.1 31.7 47.4 56.9 59.6 58.3 01125/2007 65.1 48.2 59.4 56.9 38.4 51.5 57.6 62.5 60.4 51.5 59 49 58.8 53.8 01/26/2007 65.6 52.6 57.3 53.9 50.9 38.1 58.9 56.5 62.5 53.2 52.4 58 60 59 01 /27/2007 65.1 32.9 40.4 36.7 39.6 34.1 56.7 45.6 60 46.1 42.3 58.5 59.7 54.4 01/2812007 62.7 40.1 55 45.7 40.9 48.5 51.2 64.5 54.8 41.8 52.7 52.4 53.7 48.2 01/29/2007 63.3 35.8 50.6 50.9 44.9 34.8 56.8 51.6 58.5 42.3 49.2 54.9 60.9 60.3 01/30/2007 64.4 43 54.6 49.2 36 47 56.3 48.2 58 36.7 51.1 56.8 55.1 55 01/31/2007 64.1 49.4 60.7 56.5 46 45 56.6 57.2 59.2 51.4 49.7 47.5 58.4 55.9 ;. , . .: Mo DNL ' 6'5 6 47 7 56 5 53 . 46 8 49` 1' 57 4.62 5 60 4 50 7 56:2 60 2 59 2 55 7 - 34 - Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 Analysis of Aircraft Noise Events DNL , January 2007 Remote Monitoring Towers ; Date #30 #31 #32 #33' #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39'' 01/0112007 62.5 NA 36.9 45.5 48.2 53.2 53.7 NA NA NA 01 /02/2007 61.7 41 50 51.2 47.9 51.1 46.3 45.8 52.1 50.4 01/03/2007 62.6 48.8 39.4 54.2 49.1 48.6 42.7 52.8 54.5 53.3 01 /04/2007 64.1 46.4 34.1 55 50.7 56.6 52.1 51.4 54.3 52.9 01/05/2007 59.1 48.5 50.1 43.1 39.2 542 54.3 36 NA NA 01 /06/2007 56.8 42.2 3$.8 49 38.7 51 49.4 36.7 41.8 43.4 01 /07/2007 55.4 41.1 46.2 36 NA 52.2 53.1 NA NA NA 01/08/2007 65 43.3 44.6 57.4 50.5 55.5 54.5 44.3 42.8 34.1 01/09/2007 64.9 43.3 45.1 44.9 51.2 60.1 58.6 38.2 NA NA 01/10/2007 61.3 49.6 31.5 49.8 37.4 46.5 43.6 45.2 51.5 53.9 01 /11 /2007 67.1 51.9 51.3 48.6 52.3 60 59.4 46.7 47.5 40.3 01/12/2007 46.8 37.8 NA NA 35.7 50.1 53.3 NA NA NA 01/13/2007 50.2 43.6 34.9 40 33.2 45.9 49.1 36 39.4 27.3 01/14/2007 40.6 NA 44 NA 282 43.9 47.8 31.2 25.5 29.9 01/15/2007 45.8 34 43.4 NA 33.2 46 49.9 NA NA NA 01/16/2007 58.3 46.8 39.4 44 41.5 48.5 49.1 NA 37 42.4 01117/2007 57.1 42.4 30.3 49 40.3 44.2 NA 46.7 49.6 50.3 01/18/2p07 62.8 47.6 49.6 51.6 45 54.9 54.4 40.9 39.8 NA 01/19/2007 46.9 NA NA 40.4 52.7 55.2 51.3 28 NA 45.1 01 /2012007 55.8 37.3 NA 46.4 36.2 45.3 40.3 48.8 48.7 45.3 01/21/2007 59.2 39.8 46.2 47.5 39.5 4$.9 48.5 46.6 47.9 41.7 01/22/2007 63.1 49.2 45.1 47 45.5 53 49.1 47.5 46.3 NA 01/23/2007 64.9 58.2 55.1 40.1 43.7 55.9 55.4 41.6 38.4 NA 01/24/2007 63.8 52.9 55.5 49.8 39.9 52.4 54 NA NA NA 01 /25/2007 66.7 48.9 42.2 542 49.8 53.3 51.3 49.4 50.1 52 01/26/2007 63.5 47.6 53.4 52.8 49.1 59.1 56.2 51.4 482 35.7 01/27I2d07 49.9 NA NA NA 32 49.5 51.2 NA 26.3 NA 01 /28/2007 59.2 39.9 38.9 47.6 45.3 48.2 47.7 41.1 42.6 48.8 01/29/2007 62.6 46.3 46.2 53.7 41.1 55.6 54.3 28.8 31.2 30.9 01I30/2007 60.4 45.3 40.5 37.8 38.8 56.8 53.8 37.1 55.8 40.1 01 J31 /2007 66.1 47.3 48 51.9 49.9 55.3 54.6 44 47.4 50.8 ,:. . , ,.. ,. ,:,. ':Ma DNL 62 47:9 47 5. 49,9 46 6 541 53 45 2 47 8r 46 5; Report Generated: 02/09/2007 14:43 -35- C 02/28/2007 WED 20:54 FA$ 202 544 9850 LqCKRIDGE GRINDAL NALTEN [7]003/005 / 7 k ' _ i� � i� � 1/� �� - Nn�i�loNnL (�izC�aN1ZATtON TQ INSURE A S��TNn-C�NTROLLEU EN�vTxUNM�:N�I� "Amerfca's C.nmmuniry V�ice on �ivration Nvise lssu�s" o nn Affiliate of the National League ot Citics NOTE: If you wpuld likc Co see NU1SE get belzind a current ]egislative propvsal or regulatary action, introducc lebislation, or sl,op legislation that is not in the following list of priorities, �lease �c�ni�ct (.he NpTS� i�l7ashinbt,�n DC office at 202-544-9840 or print the Legislative Priorities R.ecommendation Form off the NU1S� Website at www.avi�tiun-n�ise_�r� (und�r the Advocacy link) and fax it to the NOISE llC c�ff ce at 202-544-9850. STRIKE SEC. 189 — AJL�OW MITIGATION .SEYOND 'THF 6S ANI, 3=� NOTSE stronbly opposes Sectiou 189 af the "Vision 100 — Century of Aviation Reauthori�ation Act" (P.L. 1U$-17G), whicl� prohibits the use of fed�r�l Airport Improveinent Pro,�ram funds for noise miti�ation beyond the 65 DNL contaur. NOISE calls for passage of tegislati�n to strip this section from the A�ct. TF�is �r�vasi�n may t�egatively i►npact sevecal eoitimunitiG� thal have carefully negotiated mitigatit�n to the 60 DNL wi1.h locai airports and also eliminates thc prospecl, of mitigation beyond the 65 DN�, fp�r other �ommunities. NUlS� believes that a nation-'�vide m�ndate is counter-productive and that the specifics of mitigatioii plans should be determ;ned by local jurisdictions and take into aCC�unt the unique circumstances af`each e�mmuniry. FULL FUNDING FOR THE AIRP0�2,T IMY.I2UVEMENT FRCfGRAlyI � I�iOISE supports the funding levcls fot' the Airport Im.provement Act (AIP) and n�ise rniti�ation ( ) programs n.s authorized in Visian 100, �nC3 opposes continuing �r��osals to dilute this .Cunding. NOISE opposes reduction of noise miligation funding in tIze AIP by divertin� �'uz�ds th�.l wQuld odierwise go to noise miti�;ati�n to other priorities. NOISE strenuously o�p�ses any f�rrnula for A1P fitnding that results in a decr��se of noise mitigaiion fuuding. � CAPA.CT�'Y / ENVIRONMF]�17',A,�, S'�'�;AMLINING ➢ As eange5led air-norts exercise the ability to expedite the envir�nrnenta.l review process for increasii�g air�ort eapaeily, NO1S�, stipports a reasonable, communiry�sensi[iv� appro�ch that does n�t saerifiee laeal input or �. sound review of environmental c�nsequenccs (ittcluding noise) of propusecl iucre�se5 in air�C�r(. capacity. NASA AER4N,A,U�"ICS iZ.ESEAR.CH PROGRAMS Y NpISI: suppurts cnhancec� func�ing for aeronautics research pro�'ams xs c�ndacted by the N�tional Aeronautics and Sp�ce Administration (NASA). '�'k�ese pro�ams lzave historically produced imp�rtant advances anci improven�eiits in environrnental impacts, perfor�nance, efticieney, and saf4ty of en�in�s, airframes, and other aspects of alrcraf� cunslruction. Recent pron�sa]5 hAve su�;gested eliminating funding for these econ�mically and cnvironmentally beneficial pra�rams. "GREFN �NGINE" DE'V�Y.,OPMENT Y NOISE supp�rts Cangressman Jaines Oberstar in his call fnr an "l�pollo-like investment" by the UnitecF Stal�s and �urope to devel�p a new jet "grccn engine" within ten years that is thirly �o ro�ty decibcls 9uieter than current jet engine Ievels. NC7ISF_ .�} 15 Second Sc., NE e Suite 210 e Washin�rnn, L)C; 20002 •(202) 54h-9ti44 F�uc (202) 544�-9850 o EmaiZ cotZcacK��aviation-n�isc.�r� • Wel� www.aviarioil-t�oisc�.�rg 02/28/2007 4VED 20:54 FAg 202 544 9850 LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NALTEN .-., � � / ., � �� F"� r. .��, � ' �' [[?j004/005 NhTI��NAI.ORCANi'/.ATION TO 7NSUR� A $Ul7NI�-GONTROLLED �NVIRONMfiNT� � � "tlmerieQ's C�mmunity �oice on Avlutiun Nuise lssues" a An Affiliate of the National League af Cities �.I.Et.P�RT PLANNIN� QR,G,A,N'YZATIONS /_COMMI7NITX XNVdLYEMENT � NUISE supports thc passagc of 1c�;islaCion requizing that, fls a requirc�tac�tt of eligibiliiy for fecleral fund'nlg of runway expansie>n c�r cc�r�slrueti�n, an airport operat�r must obzain appr�val of tlie pr�p�sed project frorn an Airport Plunning Orgcmizafion. The majority tx�cmb�rship of this organization r;�usl coiZsist of representatives of eommunities affected. by the n�ise and olher environmental consequences generated �iy air tr�ffic at the airport. C�.,OSE �YTE SMAI.�L AIRCR�FT LOOPHI3]L� � NOlS� supports legisIation to address a loophole in federal aireraft noise reqcairements and prohibit the operation of all Sta�e 2 airctali. W re�ardless of size. The exelusion in current law allows operaticm of Sta�,e 2 aircraft wei�hin�; less than 75,U00 pounds. n�V�I.O�' A i.OW FREQLTENC�i( N4ISE STAN.m►A� � NUlSE encourages the rA,A to deveiop st,�ndards for low frequeney noise mitigation and to examine the impact of low fz'equency noise on � given localiiy, recpgni�,i�b lhat tlze isst�e of low i`requcncy nc�i;;e is increasitt�ly �f concern in residential neighborhood� ncar th� ndhon's airports. A�,�,,�W O]P�]L22ATOR CCDN'I'ROL O�R'6�'O]LiTll�C UF TAKE��FS/JLA,NDINGS � NOIS�, supports lagislation to �ivc local operators the power to refusc to sc:hedule a volume oi�flichts that are weil bey�nd yts capacily. AVC)ID FEDERAL CIRCTJMVF,N'A'X+�N' OF LOC.AL CONCERNS �,1 �- NOISE strongty opposes fideral Legislation mandating eapaciiy cxpat�sion of uiy individual air�s��rt. Such Eul unprecCacnlcc] inlsusi�n of the federal covernmeni in loeal transportattion decisions is w�rrisome for many reasons, inc.luding calls for expedited environmental rcviews and lack of sui�icient guarantec that ]ocal c�mmunities will have a voice in deeidin,� noise mitigation sirate�ies. TT� "�iUSHKiTS" ISSUE ANd3 T� MO'�E TO STAGE 4 STANDARI�S � NOlSB suf>p��rl•s acuelcraling the. repl�cement of the n�isiest Sta.�e 3 airerali willz new Stage A� rated models, be�inning wi�h Stage 2 aircraft equipped with "hushkits" t� meet Stage 3 stfu�dards. NOISE will continuc lc� supp�rt stronger noise standa.rds thr�u�h p�rticipation in the Internaiianal Civil A�viation Organi�.ation (ICAO). ENHANCE MIT�CtaiTION PO]GiCY]ES 3> NOiSE supp�rts setting fi0 DNL as the ininimum for the tt►reshold of coimnunity eompatibilxty. 3% NOTSE opposes ti�e c�tegoric� exelusion fr�m environmental review of air traftic control procedures �h;�t accur above 3,000 feet (I�AA Order 1050.1D), and supp�rts raiSing t.he 3,000 fflot exemption ta 10,000 feet, .ENdIRONMFNTA,X, ASSESSIVjENT PROJECTS 5- NOiSF supports the continued study of` noise cc�ntour projects, �nd supports the �xtension of Environmental Assessinent projects out to ihe SS bNL cnntnur. Further, Fnvironment�[ �lssessments sho�ild be conducted for �l1 changes in nighttimc procedures. C� NC7ISF • 415 Sr.cu��cl St., NE + Suite 21� •�tJashin�on, L)C 20002 •(202) 544-9�44 F•�x (202) .544-9BS0 � Emai1 co��tarcC�aviation-noise.or� • Web www.aviation�xiois�.or� � 02/28/2007 WED 20:54 FAY 2Q2 544 9850 LQCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN [71005/005 Y ��l _� � . � � �ATIONIIL ORC;ANiZATION TO INSURE A 50UN'C)-CUNTROT�T.�Lt ENviFLUNM�:N'i' "America's G'vmmunrry Vc,ice on Aviation Noisc Issrres" � An Affiliate of the Nationai Lcaguc of Cities ENVY�20NMENTAL JCTSTICE �TUD`Y Y NOIS� requests an envirc�nmental jus�iee study that surveys avia.iion n�i5e near our nation's airp�rts �tnc1 c�nsiders whether it creates a disproporiionate impaet c�n the rnost vulnerable in our society. AID.DI'�`IOl�tA►]G AV�A'�IO1�11�0IS� S'i'YTTSTF.S � NOTS�C supports stady of the effects Qf non-militAry l�elicopter noisc on individuals and developme»t af recommendations for noise reduciions related to rotorcraft t��affia. y NOIS� supports �.n integrated noise mvdel for Part 150 studies. COMMUN�7CY ]CN'V�LVEMENT 1N AIRS�'ACE AND T.RAFk'IC RCDESYGN � NOISL urges Gongress and the �AA to ensure that tocal ec,mmunities are included as aetive and st�bstantive partners when considering tlie redesign of sirspacc and �irpbrt traffic pattams. C�MIV�T�CIAL SUPERSON�C/FIYP.�RSONIC AIRCRA,.�'�' D As aviation industry and research sectors seek the devetopment of comrncrcial supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, I�IOISE urges the FAA and C.:�ngress tn ensi�re that these aircrafl: do n�1. have a larger noise impact than oChcr contempor�ry new produetion aircr�ft. it�GrONAL PERSP�CTI� IN AYI�ORT DE�JF,�OPMCNT � NOTSL urges Cangress to require P✓laster Plan or Pari 150 studies to consider other airports in the �- � re�;ion when ex�nining Alternatives for air�ort constrtaction or expansion. This should include '� _ altcrnatives for load-6alancing traffie anc] p�ss�nger levels a�nonbst regiona] airp�rts. CnMMLTNIT'Y �G�iT-TO-KNOW �- NOIS� calls an Congress to require that airports pr�duce �nnual ratrospective noise exposure eontouz's, based on act��al fleet and runway use, fli�;hi patl�, and other operati�nal infprmation, displayii�b the lc�eations of aircrnft iioise exposurc contours greater than 55 dF3 T7NT.. Thc,se reparts should compare actu�l naise expos��re levels to �redictions included in Part I50 or �ther studics and should be made easily �ccessible by the pu�lic. FTJLL DiSCLQSU.RE Y NOIS� calls on Conbress to requir� tlzat �'art 150 and Master Plr�n stuciies should include full c�isclosure and documentation of lobbying efforts for rec�mmer►ded development alteri�atives. NC�ISF . q�15 Seconci Sc., NE • Suir.e 210 • Washin�eait, DC: 20002 •(20Z) 54M9844 F�ix (202) 544�-9850 * Email ccintactC>�tviation-noise.qr� « Wel.� www.,tvicition•noise.or� C 13 ' �s• .• .: � .:��4� . i . m ; : , . A weekly update on litigation, regulations, aad technological developments Volume 19, Number 4 February 2, 2007 r�r.�j.��r� i�. . � � . � � . . � . � � . •; � � � � �� In order to ease congestion atNew York's three major airports—LaGuardia, Kennedy, and Newark Liberty International — the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) plans to shift traffic to underutilized Stewart Airport, located 60 miles north ofNew York CiTy in the Hudson Valley. On Jan. 25, the Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 93-year operating lease for Stewart from National Express Corporation for a total price of $78.5 million. Port Authority Executive Director Anthony Shorris said that the PANYNJ "can turn that sleepy, underutilized facility into a dynamic transportation hub that will, along with our other investrnents in our regional airport system, allow us to meet the incredibie growth in demand for air tra�el. We expect Stewart will play a significant role in an integrated airport system that helps JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia rneet the challenges ahead:' The three airports already top the list of the most delayed U.S. airports. The Port Authority expects to take over operations at Stewart in October, pending approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and the New York State (Continued on p. 14) Witham Field � � . . � . � � � 'i C 1 l 1'� 1 •1''�' In a dispute that could end up in court, Martin County, FL, is heading for a showdown with the Federal Aviation Administration over a crucial question: to what extent can FAA dictate to an airport how it comes into compliance with agency regulations? At issue is Martin County Commissioners' 3-2 decision last July to stop using 460 feet of the main runway at Witham Field, which it owns and operates, as a means to bring the runway into compiiance with FAA Runway Protection Zone safety standards. The commissioners were under strong pressure by airport neighbors to decorn- mission the 460-foot runway section, which was added in 1998 and has sparked strong and continuing complaints about noise, emissions, and safety ever since. The FAA wants the County to extend the Runway Protection Zone into a golf course in order to bring it into compliance with runway safety standards, rather than decommissioning the 460-foot extension. But County commissioners have told the agency that they will not move the runway protection zone into the golf course at the southeast end of the main runway and cannot move it into a residential neighborhood at the northwest end of the runway. Some homes at that end of the runway are already in the Runway Iia 7'his Issue... Port Authority of NY/NJ ... The PortAuthorityBoard ap- proves the purchase of a$78.5 rnillion, 93-yearoperating lease forunderutilized StewartAirport, 60 miles north ofNY City, where it plans to shifttraffic from its three major airports - p.13 Witham Freld ... Frustrated by F.AA's refusalto approvetheir proposal to decommission runway extension to meet agency Runway ProtectionZone stan- dards, Martin County Commis- sioners begin the process of de- federalizingthe airport-p.13 ', Noise Monitoring ... Port ' ColumbusInternationalAirport completes final acceptancetesting of a new Lochard ANOMS 8 system; also plans to purchase WebTrak system - p. 15 News Briefs ... FAA will prepare EIS for proposed im- provements at West Palm Beach '' Int'1... Clark County, NV, seeks planner specializing in airport no'rse programs and community outreach for its airports ... Hawaii park air tour management plan cancelled ... Petition forreview filed in challenge ofMcCarran departure turn ... Mestre Greve Associates adds staff - p.15 (Continued on p. 14) � ( February 2, 2007 14 Department of Transportation, and is considering adding more parking and a new passenger terminal. The New York Legislature already has approved the Port Authority's takeover of Stewart but the New Jersey Legislature must stiil do so. Stewart handled only 300,000 passengers in 2006, com- pared to 26 million at LaGuardi a, 42 million at JFK, and 35 million atNewark. "Stewart Airport is a facility with untapped potential, covering 2,400 acres of underutilized land with two large runways that can handle major jet service outside of crowded airspace over.TFK, Newark, and LaGuardia," the Port Authority said. In addition to relieving congestion at its three major airports, the PANYNJ also expects Stewart to play a key role in relieving congestion at Teterboro Airport, which caters to business jets. Stewart has two existing terminals that exclusively serve private aircraft. Unclear at this point is whether residents near Stewart will organize to fight the expansion. There have been community groups in the past that sought to keep the airport frorn growing due to fears of airport noise impact. $35 Million Approved for Insulation In related news, on Jan. 30, the Port Authority Board of Commissioners authorized $35 million to provide sound insulation for 10 schoois in New York and New Jersey as part of a continuing insulation program spanning nearly 25 years. All 10 schools already have insulation work'underway as a resuit of previous authorizations of funding. Some 77 schools have been or are being insulated since the Port Authority program began in 1983. Soundproofing has been completed on 48 schools and 29 schools are in varying stages of design of construction. Total investment in the program is neariy $400 million. The FAA has funded the program, paying 80 percent of costs, while the Port Authority assumes 20 percent of costs. Witham, from p. l3 Protection Zone. "FAA says it wants the County to use an alternative that does not require shortening the runway but the County, as the airport proprietor, does not want to pursue that. It's not FAA's decision to make," said Peter Kirsch of the law firm Kaplan Kirsch, which represents Martin County. FAA's Orlando Airport District OfFice has refused to approve the commissioners' decision to decommission the runway section. The ADO said it could not approve a proposal that "removed, eliminates use of, or abandons usable runway pavement," and will not allow the County to use a means of compliance with runway safety standards that has any negative effects on airport users. On Jan. 23, the County commissioners' frustration with the FAA boiled over. They voted 4-1 to begin the process of de-federalizing Witham Field–bringing it out from under federal controi — by refusing to accept any more federal Airport Improvement Program grant funds. Attached to those funds are federal grant agreements, which airport proprietors are legally bound to meet for 20 years. But the FAA is asserting another means of control over Witham Field other than through grant agreements. The agency claims that when it leased the airfield during World War II and then returned it to the County in 1947, the airport land came back with certain deed restrictions under the Surplus Property Act, one of which is that all sales or transfers of airport land since 1947 required federal approval. Because the county did not seek that approval, the FAA contends that it still has influence over that land, which includes the golf course onto which it seeks to extend the runway protection zone. Kirsch argues that the federal government cannot put deed restrictions on land it was leasing from the County and which the County owned prior to that lease. `Zero Impact' Is New Policy The FAA's assertion that the County can only use means of complying with runway safety standards that have "zero impact" on airport users is a shift in policy and an attempt to dictate to airports how they comply with safety standards, Kirsch said. In the past, he said, there was no "zero impact" policy. The issue at hand is safety but the FAA is saying that the impact on airport users is the most important thing. That is not what FAA policy says, or the law says, but it is FAA's position, he told ANR. Airports balance safety, efFciency, and utility in deciding how to comply with FAA standards, he explained, stressing that is what county officials did. The County did a fairly detailed analyses of its options for meeting the runway safety standards and sought to minimize impact on both the community and airport users, he said, noting that decommis- sioning 460 feet of the main runway might affect a few operations per year. The County commissioners directed their staff to continue to try to resolve the issue without going to court, Kirsch said. It will seek to get FAA headquarters to overrule the district office. Kirsh said he did not know whether the matter would end up in court. Surplus Property Obligations Regarding the County commissioners' vote to no longer accept FAA grants, Kathleen Bergen, manager of External Communications/Public Affairs for FAA's Southern Region, said airports are free to do so. However, she added, their obligations under the Surplus Property agreement run with the land and do not expire. Regarding decommissioning the runway e�ctension, she said FAA understands that the County does not plan to unilater- ally implement that proposal. She also stressed that "aban- donment of the pavement does not provide any additional Safety Area or Runway Protection Zone or provide any noise Airport Noise Report C February 2, 2007 15 benefit." In fact, she said, there may even be a negative noise consequence from lower flying aircraft on takeoff because they would be starting off further down the runway. FAA encourages but cannot require Martin County to acquire residences located in the Runway Protection Zone, Bergen said, noting that homes were in that zone prior to the runway extension in 1998. She also noted that some homes in the zone have been acquired under airport noise mitiga- tion grantstotaling $7.2 million. Port Columbus Int'1 AII2PORT R:�PLACES TAMIS WITH LOCIIAItD'S ANOMS 8 Port Columbus International Airport has completed final acceptance of a new Lochard Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS}, completely replacing its Tamis system, Lochard announced Jan. 17. All noise monitors have been repiaced with new Lochard Internet monitors, a new "STARS" flight tracking gateway has been installed, and the system software has been changed to the latest Lochard releases. "We decided to replace the previous system because we wanted to work with a company that was committed to new R&D so that we would always have new and advanced applications for our noise programs," said Bernie Meleski, ;- director of Airport Planning and Development for Port � � Columbus. "We chose Lochard because of their long-term track record in providing quality systems, because they have the largest installed number of systems, and because of their large recurring investment in new products. We were particularly impressed with the ANOMS 8 software." Port Columbus' repiacement of its noise and operations monitoring system was largely funded through the Federai Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program. The Fair Oaks, CA, acoustical consulting firm Brown-Buntin Associates verified data accuracy and completeness as part of the acceptance testing for the Lochard system. Port Columbus also has issued a purchase order for Lochard's WebTrak, an advanced public relations tool providing display of flight tracks and noise to the airport's local community and the ability for self-investigation of noise disturbances. WebTrak will be operational at Colum- bus by the end of January, Lochard said. WebTrak already is operating at several U.S. airports, with more to come, the firm said. "We have been very pleased with the capabilities of ANOMS 8, and see WebTrak as the most advanced and interactive community noise application on the Internet," said Airport Planner Dave Clawson. "We look forward to further features in the years to come." The cost of both the ANOMS 8 and WebTrak systems was $629,148, Clawson said. Port Columbus International Airport is in the process of updating its Part 150 AirportNoise Compatibility Program in preparation for a proposed expansion of the airport. The FAA hosted a workshop last December to gather public comments as it develops an environmental impact statement on the proposed airport expansion that includes construc- tion of a new south runway to replace the current south runway, new taxiways, new terminal facilities in the m idfield area, and other improvements. In Brief . . � EIS at Palm Beach Int'1 The Federal Aviation Administration announced Jan. 26 that is intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and hold scoping meeting for proposed improvement projects at West Palm Beach International Airport, including relocating and extending the main runway. The airport proposes to relocate its primary runway (9R- 2�L)100 feet south from its current location, to lengthen the runway to 8,000 feet, and to widen it to 150 feet. As demand increases, the existing airfield infrastructure and the geometry of the airfield will cause future delays, ex- plained Kathleen Bergen, managar ofExternal Communica- tions and Public Affairs for the FAA's Southern Region. The primary runway currently can accommodate most air carrier, corporate, and other aircraft, she said. A crosswind runway intersects the main runway, reducing its capacity and increasing the probability for runway incursions. "Absent any airfield capacity enhancement initiatives, the recent and projected growth at PBI will result in unacceptable operation delays by approximately 2013. For further information, contact Linda McDowell, an environmental specialist in FAA's Orlando Airports District Office; tei: (40�) 812-6331; ext.130; e-mail: lindy.mcdowel l@faa.gov. McCarran Seeks Noise Planner Clark County (NV) Department of Aviation, operator of Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, four general aviation facilities, a future second passenger airport, and a future heliport facility (world's largest), seeks a Planner specializing in airport noise prograrns and community outreach. Works specifically for noise office, and supports other planning, environmental, and facility projects. Primary job duties include responding to public inquiries regarding aircraft noise information via phone, e-mail, in person, or in public meetings; preparing noise complaint summary inforrnation; researching, reviewing, and compiling noise abatement programs; and reviewing, analyzing, and summa- rizing aircraft flight tracking information. Work experience regarding Rannoch's AirScene aircraft flight t�acking and analysis application is desired. T'his is an entry position in the professional planning series, responsible for providing assistance to higher-level pianners. Incumbents initially work under close supervision and are expected to become increasingly knowledgeable, able to carry out assignments with increasing independence. Airport Noise Report February 2, 2007 16 .�R �DI,I„��L Bachelor's Degree with major course work in environmental, transportation, AD�S�RY �oARD airport or urban planning or related field required. Some practical experience � related to airport planning at a sub-professional or professional level and/or appropriate advanced degree desirable. John J. Corbett, Esq. Salary: $45,115 -$69,909, DOE. Apply on-line at www.mccarran.com/careers, Spiegel & McDiazmid by MarCh 23. Washington, DC Carl E. Burleson Director, Office of Environment and Energy Federal Aviation Administration John C. Freytag, P.E. Director, Charles M. Salter Associates San Francisco Michael Scott Gatzke, Esq. Gatzke, Dillon & Ballance Caztsbad, CA Peter J. I{irsch, Esq. Kaplan, Kirsch & Rockwell LLP Denver Vincent E. Mestre, P.E. President, Mestre Greve Associates Laguna Niguel, CA Steven F. Pflaum, Esq. McDermott, Will & Emery Chicago AirTourManagementPlan Cancelled The FAA announced Jan. 26 that it has cancelled preparation of an Air Tour Management Plan (AT'MI') and Environmental Assessment (EA) for KalaupapaNational HistoricPark in Molokai, Hawaii. The work on the ATMP and EA was stopped because commerciai air tour operators who had been granted interim operating authority no longer want to conduct air tours over the park and there have been no requests by new entrants to conduct such tours. Petition for Review Filed On Jan. 11, the Gity of Las Vegas filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit seeking review of the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of a new right turn departure procedure at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport and the agency's finding that it would cause no significant environmental impact. The case (reported earlier in Voi. 19, p. 1) is City of Las Vegas, et al v. U.S. Depariment ofTransportation, et al (CaseNo. 07-70121). Mestre Greve Adds Staff Mary L. Vigilante The Laguna Niguel, CA, acoustical consulting firm Mestre Greve Associates President, Synergy Consultants announced Jan. 24 that Christian Valdes has joined its staff as manager of seatee Aviation Services. Valdes has eight years' experience in the noise manage- ment office at Oakland International Airport and, prior to that, was an intern at Mineta San Jose International Airport. Valdes has a bachelor's degree in aviation sciences and is in the process of completing a master's degree in geography. Both degrees are from San Jose State University. Also joining the Mestre Greve team is Tim Reid, who has 20 years' experi- ence in aerospace engineering and holds a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of California at Los Angeles. Reid will be working on various noise and air quality projects for the firm. Vince Mestre, president of the firm, said he did not realize until he was interviewing Reid that he is the brother of Donna Reid who manages the University of California at Davis' annual Symposium on Aviation Noise and Air Quality. It's a small world! AIRPORT NOISE REPORT Anne H. Kohut, Publisher Published 44times ayearat 43978 Urbancrest Ct., Ashburn, Va.20147; Phone: (703) 729-4867; FAX: (703) 729-4528. e-mail: editor@airportnoisereport.com; Price $850. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is granted by Airport Noise Report, provided that the base fee of US$1.03 per page per copy is paid directly to Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. USA. C i ` �� ' . 17 ,� � I ;/ , � .: � . x $ fI �t1 A weekly update on titigation, regulations, and technological developments Volume 19, Number 5 February 9, 2007 Budget '08 BUDGET PROPOSAI. CUTS AIF FUNDING; OUTLINES NEW FAA FUNDING MEC�A.NISIVI On Feb. 5, the Bush Adminisiration released a Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal for the Federai Aviation Administration which calls for a sharp cut in the level of funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and provides the broad outline for the agency's eagerly-awaited reauthorization proposal, which is expected to be sent to Congress as soon as ne�ct week. In terms of grant-in-aid to airports, the FAA proposes to fund its AIP program at a level of only $2.75 biilion in fisca12008, compared to the $3.5 billion level at which the program was funded in fisca12006 and is expected to be funded in fiscal 2007 (Congress is still in the process of appropriating funding for fiscal 2007 even though it is well into the fiscal year). The AIP program inciudes a special "noise and ernissions" set-aside under which a certain portion of funding is earmarked for grants to airports to fund projects designed to address aircraft noise and emissions problems. The noise and emissions set-aside was funded at a level of $296.6 million in fisca12006 and will be funded at that same ]evel in fiscal 2007. That level would drop if Congress adopts the FAA's proposed FY 08 funding (Continued on p. I8) Minneapolis-5t. Paullnt'l $240 M. AID PACKAGE FCDR NORTH[WEST WATEI2S IDOWIoT EAItI��h2 NOISE PROVISIONS On Feb. 8, the Board of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) approved on an 8-4 vote a$240 million financial aid package for Northwest Airlines which drops earlier language that would have barred the airline from opposing any aspects of the MAC's noise mitigation program for Minneapolis-St. Paul Interna- tional Airport. Northwest viewed that language as a"blank check" that took away the airline's right to express concerns regarding the MSP noise mitigation program, Patrick Hogan, a spokesman for the MAC, explained. The latest MAC aid offer to Northwest would, however, retain eariier language that requires the airline to cooperate with the MAC in its attempt to settle litigation over the e�ctent of the MAC's sound insulation program "including participation 9n mediation or requests for approval from the Federal Aviation Administration: ' On Jan. 25, a state court judge held in favor of the Cities of Minneapolis, Richfield, and Eagan, MN, that the MAC had made an enforceable commitment to extend its full sound insulation package to homeowners in the 60-64 DNL contour of MSP (19 ANR 9). However, that ruling settled only part of the case. Later this month a trial before the judge will be held to settle a final question which concerns whether the MAC has an obligation to provide the sound insulation as a result of (Continued on p. 18) .jIZ T%2lS �SSL�G'.. e Budget ... The Bush Administration'sFY 08 budget request for FAA calls for a sharp cut in AIl' funding and lays outth framework for anew FAA funding mechani sm - p.17 MSPInt'1... AirportBoard approves a $240 million aid package forNWAirlinesthat waters down earliernoise provi- sions - p.17 Cargo ... UPS orders 27 new Boeing 757-3OOs; FedExExpres enters deal with Singapore Technologies Engineering to convert 87 Boeing 757-200s from passengerto cargo configu- ration - p.19 Airspace Redesign ... FAA planstoholdpublic hearings in April in each offive states af- fected by its NY/NJ/PHL air- space redesignto discuss noise mitigation measures itplansto implement - p.19 News Briefs ... Rickenbacker 150 program underreview ... RannochCorp. officiallychanges its name ... ESA promotes Mike Arnold to vice president, deputy director ofESA Airports ... ESA seeks senior aircraft noise mod- elerforTampa, Sacramento o�ces ... HNIlV�Ito hold INM training course in April - p.19 February 9, 200� i 8 level for the AIP program but Congress frequently restores the cuts in AIP funding levels that FAA proposes. The FAA's fisca12008 budget request also includes $10 million for theAirport Cooperative Research Program, which supports several projects aimed at helping airports deal with airport noise and land use pianning issues. The Airports Council International —North America (ACI- NA) said the Administration's budget proposat "fails to provide adequate resources to handle the estimated one billion passengers and increased cargo expected by 2015: ' The cut in AIP funding from $3.5 billion to $2.7 billion is a drop of more than 27 percent. But ACI-NA said it was pleased that the Administration refers to its reauthorization proposal as one that "wili empower airports with strong local revenue sources to ariract private capital and improve airport performance: ' ACI-NA wants to see the current $4.50 cap on the level of Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) lifted to $'7.50, as well as indexing PFCs to ensure their value is not eroded. PFCs are a major source of funding for airport naise projects, along with AIP grants. Rea uthorization Proposal The current authorization for FAA programs expires on Sept. 30, the end of fiscal 2007, and the FAA is expected next week to send to congress its new reauthorization proposal. That proposal is eagerly awaited, mostly because it will lay out a new funding mechanism for the agency, but it also is expected to include environmental provisions, about which the FAA has been very tight-lipped. The Administration's budget request did not completely spell out the new funding mechanism for FAA but it did provide a broad outline and goals for it. "The aim is to create a more direct relationship between revenue collected and services received, thereby providing FAA with a stable revenue stream and creating incentives to make the National Airspace System more efficient and responsive to use needs," the agency explained in its budget proposal. The new funding system will be based on a combination of user fees collected from airlines (instead of ticket taxes) and fuel taxes paid by general aviation operators. The Bush Administration is trying to stabilize FAA funding. Drops in air fares due to competition from low-cost carriers have reduced revenue from airline ticket taxes. FAA Administrator Mario.n Blakey said that the new funding mechanism will be introduced in fisca12009 but that fiscal 2008 wil] be a"transition year." She said it will not be possible to teil what segments of the aviation indusiay will pay more or less until the reauthorization proposal is released. But it is expected to shift costs for supporting the air traffic control system to general aviation users and that was evident in comments from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). "It appears that, after more than a year of intense lobbying by the nation's big airlines, the White House has decided to introduce a budget that shifts airline costs to other segments of the industry and gives airlines more control over the air traffic system," BNAA said. �� "It confirms our worst expectations," said Steve Brown, senior vice president for NBAA. "The fees are going to be very widespread." `A blip is a blip' The Air Transportation (ATA), on the other hand, was pleased with the Administration's proposal, saying it "recognizes that sound economics and basic fairness require a link between air traffic control (ATC) services and what system users pay for those services?' "The administration's proposal also seems to recognize that in the ATC system, a blip is a blip. Whether there are three or 300 passengers on an aircraft, to an air traffic controller, a biip is a blip on the radar screen. At the same time, it would accommodate the desires of the business aviation community to maintain a simple, per-gallon fuel tax, but one redesigned to fairly reflect costs." While the airlines strongly support a change in FAA's funding structure, Congress may not. Rep. James Oberstar (D-MI�, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he is "not persuaded that there is a justification for moving to a complex new financing system. It is unclear whether the ciaims made that there is a funding crisis are accurate. So, if there is no funding crisis and, as it appears, the Administration's new user fee and tax proposal may generate less revenue next year than the current tax structure, what is their justifica- tion?" MSP, from p.17 its impairment of quietude under the Minnesota Environmen- tal Rights Act. Northwest is reviewing the MAC's aid offer. Some MAC commissioners were not pieased that that stricter language was not included in the offer regarding noise mitigation and they support two bills that have been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature that would require the Legislature's approval of the aid package. Two other bills recently introduced in the state Legislature would require that cities near MSP International Airport that are impacted by noise be represented on the MAC Board. One bill would require that the mayors of Eagan, Apple Valley, and Burnsviile be given seats on the 15-member MAC Board. The other bill would secure seats on the Board for Richfield, Bloomington, Mendota Heights, and Eagan. The MAC Board is comprised of a chair, who is appointed by the governor, plus the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as eight metropolitan-azea members and four members from outside the Twin Cities area, who are alt appointed by the governor. The cities now seeking to participate on the MAC Board contend that they are major stakeholders in the airport but have not been represented in decision making concerning the airport. Airport Noise Report February 9, 2007 19 Cargo �TPS ORDIERS 27 BOEING 7675; FEDEX CONVER�'ING 87 7575 UPS announced Feb. 5 that it has ordered 27 new Boeing wide-body 767-300 ER cargo freighters to support its growing package business. The new planes will be delivered between 2009 and 2012. "This is a great aircraft for the long-term needs of our company," said David Abney, UPS's chiefoperating officer and president of UPS Airlines. "It will support our global growth; it meets the strictest noise and emissions standards in the U.S. and Europe, and each one will have state-of-the- art navigation and collision avoidance systems that will serve us for years to come." UPS said the order for the Boeing 767s is not related to the company's on-going review of its order for 10 Airbus A380 freighters. In related news, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd announced on Jan. 18 a deal with FedEx Express under which 87 Boeing 757-200 aircraft will be converted from passenger to cargo aircraft. Under the deal, ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering in Mobile, AL, (the firm's U.S. facility) will convert the passen- ger aircraft to freighters and perform maintenance. The conversions will begin this year and be done in three nose-to-tail conversion lines stretching over seven years. The value of the contract was reported to be $450-$470 million over the seven-year life of the contract. Singapore Technologies' aerospace division (ST Aero) does not yet have a suppiemental type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration to convert the 757-200s. While the 757-200s will be much quieter on depariure than the FedEx hushkitted 727-200s they will replace, they will not be much quieter on final approach. Thus, there will be a significant reduction in noise exposure when the 757-200s depart but not when they arrive. Airspace Redesign ,� ' • ,1 1' � � . � ;: � The Federal Aviation Administration plans to hold public meetings in April in each of the �ve states afFected by its proposed redesign of airspace in the New York/New Jersey/ Philadelphia region at which it will finally discuss strategies to manimize the noise impact of the airspace changes it seeks. Although the agency does not plan to issue a Final Environmental Impact Statement on the project until June and a Record of Decision approving the project until August, it will let the public know at the April meetings which of the fow alternative airspace redesign alternatives under consideration it prefers. The most likely alternative is one called the Integrated Airspace Alternative with Integrated Control Complex. It would have the most benefit in terms of ineeting the project goals to reduce delays and handle growing traffic along the East Coast, FAA said, but also would have the most noise impact. It would have a significant noise impact on communities near LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia lnternationai a9rports because aircraft would be fanned out onto new departure tracks and some long-established noise abatement tracks would be eliminated. Some communities that would be most impacted by the project were slow to catch on but are now threatening to take the agency to court over increased noise impact. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYN.n also opposed the FAA project, asserting that it does not go far enough and would produce a huge noise impact on commu- nities (18 ANR 69). The Port Authority also was sharply critical of FAA's strategy of waiting to address no'ise mitigation until it has selected the best operational alterna- tive. The FAA airspace redesign project covers 31,000 square miles over five states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware) with a population of 29 million people. However, most ofthe project is focused on five airports: Newark Liberty International, Teterboro, JFK International, LaGuardia, and Philadelphia lnternational (18 ANR 1). In Brief ... � Rickenbacker 150 under Review The Federal Aviation Administration announced Feb. 6 that noise exposure maps submitted by Colurnbus Regional Airport Authority for Rickenbacker International Airport meet federal requirements. The agency also said that it will complete its review of a proposed Part 150 airport noise compatibility program for the airport by July 23. For further information, contact Katherine Jones in FAA's Detroit Airports District Office; tel: (734) 229-2958. Rannoch Corp. �hanges Name Rannoch Corporation announced Feb. 6 that it has officially changed its name to Era Corporation following a series of strategic acquisitions. On Oct. 25, Rannoch acquired ERA a.s. to join forces in establishing one company with the shared goal of leading theworld in multilateration and ADS-B aircraft tracking and surveillance technologies. On Oct.12, Rannoch acquired BAEs TAMIS group to offer its customers accurate flight- tracking data with powerful analytical tools for flight and noise analysis. ' "We are clearly a stronger company with more resources, clear market leadership, and an improved ability to offer the best technology and solutions available in the air tra�c control, military and homeland security, and airport opera- tions markets," said Dave Ellison, Era president and CEO. Airport Noise Report Februarv9,2007 20 ANR EDITORIA� "Our company now emerges as a global leader, as ONE team with a singular ��SORy BoE�D identity and passion for leading the world into anew era of surveillance — in � other words, to a world beyond radar." `�._ The new Era Corporation website address is www.erabeyondradar.com. John J. Corbett,Esq. Spiegel & McDiarmid Washington, DC Car( E. Burleso� Director, Office of Environment and Energy Federal Aviation Administration John C. Freytag, P.E. Director, Charles M. Saiter San Francisco Michael Scott Gatzke, Esq. Gablce, Dillon & Ballance Carlsbad, CA ESAPromotesArnold Environmental Science Associates (ESA) announced Feb. 1 that Mike Arnold has been promoted to vice president and deputy director of ESA Airports, the firm's national airport consulting services practice. Arnold steps into the new roles after serving in various management capacities since joining ESA in 2002. "As deputy director, he will help set the Associates ��re direction of ESA's Airport practice, capitalizing on an already growing practice on noise, planning, and environmental studies for airports through- out the U.S.," the firm said. "Mike is a recognized leader in aviation consulting," said Steve Alverson, ESA Airport's director. "Mike's thorough lmowledge of airport planning and his long history of satisfied ciients make him the perfect person to help shape Peter J. Kirsch, Esq. Kaplan, Kirsch & Rockwell LLP Denver Vincent E. Mestre, P.E. President, Mestre Greve Associates Laguna Niguel, CA Steven F. Pflaum, Esq. McDermott, Will & Emery Chicago Mary L. Vigilante President, Synergy Consu(tants Seattle the future of our national airports practice: ' In addition to his new roles, Arnold will continue to serve as the regional director of ESA's Southeasf Region based in Tampa, FL. ESA Seeks Aircraft Noise Modeler ESA Airports is seeking an experienced senior aircra$ noise rnodeler for its Tampa, FL, or Sacramento, CA, o�ces. The ideal candidate should have five or more years of progressive consulting experience using the Integrated Noise Model to model aircraft noise exposure for a range of airports. Candidates must be capable of independently handling every aspect of the modeling process from data collection to development of final contour graphi cs. Working knowledge of GIS, aircraft performance characteristics, ATC approach and departure procedures required. A 4-year college degree is required. Experience using NOISEMAP, NIRS, INM, airport NOMS, and conducting aircraft noise measurements a plus. ESA Airports offers a competitive benefits program, including compressed work week scheduling. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information about ESA, please visit the firm's website at www.esassoc.corn. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@esassoc.com. IIlVIlVIII Training Course on INM The acoustical consulting firm Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. will hold a training course on the Federal Aviation Administration's Integrated Noise Model (INM) on Apri124-26 in Portland, OR. Further information is available athttp://www.hmmh.com/training.html. AZRPOIZT NOISE REPORT Anne H. Kohut, Publisher Published 44 times ayearat43978 Urbancrest Ct., Ashburn, Va. 20147; Phone: (703) 729-4867; FAX: ('703) 729-4528. e-mail:editor@airportnoisereport.com; Price$850. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is granted by Airport Noise Report, provided that the base fee of US$1.03 per page per copy is paid directly to Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. USA. 21 � � : ,, ... ` I� • � . 4• ♦ �I _ � � . = .. � . n , .," . . . � A weekly update on litigation, regulations, and technological developments Votume 19, Number6 February 16, 2007 F�IA Reauthorization BILL WOULD INCR�ASE RESEARCH, DEMOS NEEDED TO GET QUIETEIY, CLEA,NER PLANES On Feb. 14, the Bush Administration sent to Congress eagerly-anticipated legislation to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration that would increase the funding and pace of research and demonstration projects that are needed to produce the quieter, cleaner, and more energy e�cient aircraft that a future of exponential growth in aviation demands. The main theme of the reauthorization bill is getting ready for the Next Genera- tion air transportation system and environmental protection is one of the key components of that system, Lynne Pickard, an FAA senior advisor for environ- mental policy, explained. "We need to invest rnore in research and demonstration projects and think we will get a good result if we put more emphasis on those areas," Pickard told ANR. The demonstration projects in particular are expected to have a multiplier effect as other airports see their value, she said. In a press release, FAA said that one of the benefits of the NextGen system is reductions in emissions and noise. "Area Navigation (RNAV) arrival and depar- ture procedures take advantage of NextGen's satellite-based technologies and, as (Continued on p. 22} FAA Reautlaorization � � �; � . � . � �, � . � i �' . . � � , , The Federal Aviation Administration's plan to revise its funding formula to support rnodernization of the air traffic system – moving to user fees on airlines and a sharp increase in fuel taxes on general aviation — was greeted with skepti- cism by the Democratic leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its Aviation Subcommittee but supported by their Republican counterparts at a Feb. 14 hearing. "The FY 2008 budget request [for FAA] represents the Administration's first opportunity to come before this new Congress and clearly lay out its funding requirements. Unfortunately, I believe it is a missed opportunity," said Rep. James Oberstar (D-NIN), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Corrunittee. "The threshold question before us today is: Does the Administration's FY 2008 request support the FAA's mission of operating the largest and safest airspace system in the world? On too many level, the honest answer to this question has to be either `no' or `we just don't know':' Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Costello (D-IL) was equally skepticai. "While FAA has cited the need to finance a major new air traffic control modern- ization initiative as a reason for reforming the current tax structure, the (Continued on p. 24) In T'�Zl� ISSue. e . Reauthorization ... The Bush Administration sends legislation to Congressto reauthorizethe programs oftheFAAthatrecog- nizes the need formore research on environmental issues. It would make the new Airport Cooperative Research Program permanent; authorize anew environrnentalmitigafiondemon- stration pilotprogram; encourage airports to implement environmen- tally-beneficial aircra.ft flight procedures; directPART'NERto form anewresearch consortium on engine and airframe technol- , ogy; and allow FAA to enter into ' voluntaryagreementswithairports to conduct special environmental studies. The legislation also would rename the AIP noise set-aside and allow airports to lower airport feesatnight, encouragingmore nighttimeoperations-p.22 , Congress ... The Democratic �I chairmenoftheHouseTranspor- '' tation Comrnittee and its Aviarion Subcommittee are skeptical that the new funding system the B ush Administrationproposes forthe FAA is needed; NBAA calis the reauthorizaton bill "a sweetheart deal" between the FAA and the commercial airlines -p. 22 February 16,2007 22 they expand across the system, will drastically reduce noise, emissions, and fuel usage." RNAV procedures at Atlanta are already saving airlines $34 million in fuel costs, FAA said. The agency expects to deploy 50 additional RNAV procedures nationwide by the end of 2007. Title VlAddresses Environment The "Next Generation Air Transportation System Financ- ing Reforrn Act of 2007" would reauthorize FAA. programs for the next three years: fisca12008-2010. It includes an entire section (Title VI) that focuses on environmental stewardship and would: * Providea permanentauthorizationfortheAirport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) and increase annual funding from $10 million to $15 million, with the additional $5 million specifically targeted for research related to the airport environment. FAA said that since the ACRP was originally established in 2004 as a pilot program in current FAA authorizing legislation, environmental research and development "has assumed greater urgency given the need to reduce the growth of significant environmental impacts at airports as aviation activity grows"; * Authorize a new environmentai mitigation demonstra- tion pilot program under which FAA would fund six projects at airports that would take promising environmental reseazch concepts that have been proven in the laboratory into an actual airport environment for demonstration. Eligible projects would dernonstrate whether research would rneasurably reduce or mitigate aviation impacts on noise, air quality, or water quality in the airport environment. FAA would publish information on best practices based on the results of these demonstration projects. Priority would be given to projects that provide the most costlbenefit and those implemented by a consortium of public and private entities. The projects would be funded from the noise set-aside in the Airport Improvement Program, which the reauthoriza.tion bill proposed to expand to cover water quality in addition to aircraft noise and emissions and to rename the "environ- rnental set-aside"; * Encourage airports to implement environm entally- beneficial aircraft flight procedures by supporting with Airport Improvement Program (AIP) assistance the environ- rnental review of airport-proposed procedures that are approved in Part 150 AirportNoise Compatibility programs. "Currently the environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of airport development measures approved under Part 150 is AIP-eligible but not the NEPA review of flight procedures. Accordingly, NEPA reviews of flight procedures are often resource-poor and accordingly delayed to the extent that airport operators are discouraged from proposing them," FAA explained. The agency said that "operational procedures offer the mostpromise for near-term environmental improvements pending new technologies. The agency said there is a need to "enhance funding mechanisms to encourage and utilize operational procedures to a greater e�ent. To that end the reauthorization proposal would allow FAA to accept funds (including AIP grant funds and PFC revenue) from airports to hire staff or obtain services to provide timely environmental review of environ- mentally-beneficial flightprocedures; * Direct the FAA to enter into a cooperative agreement with PARTNER (the Partnership for AiR Transportation Noise and Emissions Reduction) Center of Excelience to form a new research consortium for the "development, maturing, and certification for continuous lower energy, emissions, and noise (CLEEN) �ngine and air&ame technology: ' "The vision for sustainable aviation growth for the Next Generation air transportation system is to reduce environ- mental constraints that impede National Aviation System development," FAA explained. The agency said that "preliminary computations show that aviation noise and emissions are likely to grow by 140-200 percent under future aviation growth scenarios unless aggressive actions are taken to control and reduce aviation's environmental footprint " Historically, most of the substantiai gains in environmental mitigation have come from new technologies, the agency said, but stressed, "We are currently facing larger research and deve(opment challenges at a time when we need to make larger technological leaps." FAA said that "solutions that involve technology improve- ments in engines and airframes in a foreseeable timeframe require successful maturation and certification of new technologies within the next five to eight years." * Allow FAA to enter into voluntary agreements wit6 airports that request FAA support to conduct "special environmental studies" needed as part of ongoing environ- mental reviews, Part 150 programs, or environmentai mitiga- tion commitments made in an agency record of decision or a finding of no signiftcant impact; * Codify current practice that State participants in the federal Airport ImprovementProgram (AIP) State Block Grant program have responsibility to cornply with the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable environmental requirements for projects at non-commercial airports within the purview of the block grant program; and * Amend the Air Tour Management Program to exempt national parks with 50 or fewer annual air tours from the requirement to develop an air tour management plan unless the director of the National Park Service determines that one is needed. Airport Noise Report ��. 16, 2007 AIl' Noise Set-aside Would Be Renamed The Bush Administration's legislation to reauthorize the FAA programs proposed significant changes in both programs that fund airport noise abatement projects: the AIP program and the Passenger Facility Charge program. In terms ofthe AIP, the reauthorization bill would broaden the uses for what is commonly referred to as the "noise set- aside" in the AIP program to include (1) water quality mitigation projects that are approved as part of an environ- mental record of decision for an airport proj ect and (2) projects done under the proposed environmental mitigation demonstration pilot program. In addition to projects allowed under current law (noise mitigation, compatible land use planning, compliance with Americans with Disability Act requirements, and air quality improvements), the FAA proposes to make the set-aside funds available "for broader environmental uses" and to rename the noise set-aside as the "environmental set-aside. The Bush Administration also proposes to change the method by which the arnount in the set-aside is calculated from the current 35 percent of the AIP discretionary fund to 8 percent of all AIP apportioned funds. "This change results in a more stable funding stream for the environmental program because each year the amount of the discretionary fund varies depending not only on the overall funding level but also due to the amount of `carryover' of unused entitlement" funds, FAA explained. Changes to Grant Assurances The FAA also proposes to make two changes to required grant assurances for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The first would provide a limited exception to a current requirement to permit an airport owner to use AIP entitle- ment funds to move or replace a facility when the need to relocate or replace it was beyond the owner's control (such as new design standards that render the facility a safety hazard). The second would add language to the part of a grant assurance dealing with disposition of proceeds from the sale of land that an airport acquired for a noise compatibility purpose but no longer needs for that purpose. Current law requires that the proceeds proportional to the federal government's share of the land acquisition be returned to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. But the FAA reauthorization legislarion proposed to allow the secretary of transportation to permit other uses of the government's share of the proceeds, giving priority, in descending order, to the following: (1) reinvestment to another noise compatibility program at the airport; (2) reinvestment in another environmentally-related project at the airport; (3) reinvestment in another otherwise eligible AIP project at the airport; (4) transfer to another public airport for a noise compatibility project; and (5) payment to the Trust Fund. In terms of PFC reform, the legislation would increase the 23 maximum PFC (apassengertickettax) from $4.50 to $6, which would bring an additional $1.2 billion annually to commercial airports. The FAA also proposes to expand PFC eligibility to inciude "any capital investment" as long as it will not hinder competition. This would mean that projects, such as parking garages and rail iransit links to airports, currently barred from PFC eligibility, could be funded through the program. The FAA also proposes to streamline the PFC review and approval procedures. Lower Fees at Night The proposed legislation that FAA sent to Congress would replace the current, decades-old system of collecting airline ticket taxes with a cost-based funding program that relies on a combination of user fees, fuel taxes, and a federal contribution to support the development of NextGen sateilite-based air traffic control system. The FAA reauthorization bill provides an option for airport authorities to charge a lower terminal fee for nighttime operations, but it is not a requirement to do so. FAA said "this is a multi-faceted issue that would require some significant study both from an economic and environ- mental perspective." FAA said that one of the points raised by cargo airlines, the primary overnight users of terminal facilities, is that user fees should consider "stress on the system" and be lower at off-peak hours. However, communities near airports are certain to argue that more flights at night will put stress on them. LottAmendment Will Sunset The PAA is allowing the so-called "Lott Amendment" – which bars the use of AIP grants to fund noise mitigation projects beyond the 65 dB DNL contour — to expire with the current FAA authorization on Sept. 30, the end of fiscal 2007. The FAA never supported the amendment, added by Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) to the current authorizing legislation in what appeared to be an effort to assist Northwest Airlines in barring the expansion of the residential sound insulation program around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Lott was just appointed as Ranking Mernber of the Senate Commerce Committee's Aviation Subcommittee. It is unclear whether he will try to amend to cunent reauthorizing legislation to continue the ban on the use of AIP funding for mitigation beyond the 65 DNL contour. New Advisory Board Other provisions in the FAA reauthorization bill wouid establishanew 13-memberAirTransportation System Advisory Board, comprised of "user representatives" from across the aviation community, including public interest and government members. The major airlines would hold four of the 13 seats on the Board. FAA said the Board would ha�e advisory authority on issues such as fee-setting, capital investments, cost control, and "other important issues" not defined. Final decisions on Airport Noise Report �'ebruary 16,2007 these matters would remain in the hands of government officials, such as the Secretary of Transportation and the FAA Administrator. The Board would be empowered to review and provide advice on FAA safety programs but would not have the power to approve the agency's safety programs. Congestion Pricing The proposed legislation also would establish a pilot program to evaluate market-based mechanisms for domestic flights, such as congestion pricing and auctions, at 15 airports. Participating airports would be ailowed to chazge aircraft operators a congestion fee "to the extent necessary to achieve a target reduction in congestion and operating delays at the airpott." The amount of the fee would be set and collected by the airport operator and must be "reasonable and not unjustly discriminatory:' Any surplus revenue would be placed in an escrow account to be used only for airport related projects as defined under the PFC program (which inciudes noise mitigation projects) and other projects found to be in the public interest by the Secretary of Transportation. The legislation would allow the FAA to directly establish a market-based congestion management program for airports experiencing congestion that results in more widespread delays in the airspace system. The legislation also would allow the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to implement market-based pricing mechanisms at LaGuardia Airport if the Secretary of Trans- portation deemed them to be appropriate. The text of the Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007, a section-by-section analysis of the legislation, and FAA press releases are available at the FAA web site: www.faa.gov. Congress, from p. 2l Administration's data indicates that in FY 2008, user fees and excise taxes under the new proposal would hypotheti- cally yield approximately $600 million less in FY 2008 than maintaining the current tax structure and over $900 million less from FY 2009 to FY 2012," Costello said. "I question the wisdom of moving to a new financing system that will not generate as much revenue as the current tax structure when we clearly need to make critical invest- ments now to ensure that our nation's air traffic control infrastructure is robust for the future," Costello added. But the Ranking Member of the Transportation Committee, Rep. John Mica (R-FL), called the FAA's reauthorization proposal "an excellent launch to a new era in American aviation." Mica stressed that "we have a smail window of opportunity to come to grips with the nation's aviation infrastructure needs. Congress must act now to address the funding, operational, and modernization needs of the aviation system, or face future gridiock in our skies: ' But not all Republicans on the Aviation Subcommittee supported the FAA's funding proposal. Rep. Vernon Ehlers 24 (R-MI), a general aviation pilot who was incensed that the FAA. proposal would raise fuel taxes on general aviation planes by 300 percent to 70 cents per gallon, declared the FAA legislation to be "dead on arrival." Two other subcommittee members who also are general aviation pilots, Reps. Robin Hayes (R-NC) and Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA), echoed Ehlers' concerns about the burden that would be placed on general aviation users. FAA Administrator Marion Blakey said the new funding system is needed because it would be more stable than the current system which fluctuates with the price of airline tickets. Regarding Costello's concern that the new system would bring in less revenue, Blakey said that user fee systems can be adjusted to bring in whatever revenue is needed. Asked by Costeilo if it was impossible to finance the Next Generation satellite-based air traffic system with the current financing system, Blakey said, "No, it's not impossible. We could limp along" but the funding will not be there as quickly as needed to develop the system. The current financing system can be used if you are not concerned about delays and rea] gridlock in five years, she told the committee. The Valentine's Day hearing before the House Aviation Subcommittee was just the first of several that will be held in the process of reauthorizing the FA.A programs. The Subcommittee also plans to hold hearings on March 14 on the FAA Reauthorization proposal; on March 21 on FAA's financing proposal; on March 22 on FAA's Operational and Safety program; and on March 28 on FAA's Airport ImprovementProgram. Industry Response "It's fitting that the FA.A's plan has been introduced on Valentine's Day because it's a sweetheart deal between the agency and the commerciai airlines," National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President Ed Bolen said. "Going into the FAA reauthorization process, the airlines wanted three things. They wanted user fees — they got them. They wanted to shift their costs to general aviation — they got that. And they wanted to reduce congressional over- sight of the aviation system decision-making — they got that too: ' "As a result of airline lobbying, this proposal gives the giant airlines a major tax break by imposing massive tax hikes and onerous new user fees on the businesses that rely on general aviation. It also essentially removes Congress from its traditional role in overseeing funding decisions for the FAA." To underscore his point, Bolen pointed to the following provisions of the FAA's plan: • A more than 300 percent increase in the fuel taxes paid by GA operators (from 21.8 cents-per-gailon to 70 cents-per-gallon); • New user fees for general aviation flights that pass through the airspace within several miles of large airports; Airport Noise Report February 16,2007 � ' � 1 , 'y�i . �� .� �. ;�..� John J. Corbett, Esq. Spiegel & McDiannid Washington, DC Carl E. Burleson Director, Office of Environment and Energy Federal Aviation Administration John C. Freytag, P.E. Director, Charles M. Salter Associates San Francisco Michael Scott Gatzke, Esq. Gatzke, Dillon & Ballance Carlsbad, CA Peter J. Kirsch, Esq. Kaplan, Kirsch & Rockwell LLP Denver Vincent E. Mestre, P.E. President, Mestre Greve Associates Laguna Niguel, CA Steven F. Pflaum, Esq. McDermott, Will & Emery Chicago MaryL. Vigilante President, Synergy Consultants Seattle 2S A list of other new, transactional user fees for pilot licensing, aircraft certifications, and other services; and Creation of a new control board "that is expected to be dominated by the airlines and largely influence decisions about aviation system priorities." The Air Transport Association (ATA) applauded the FAA proposal "as a good step forward in advancing the reauthorization debate." ATA said it welcomed the proposal's "recognition of the inequity of forcing airlines and their customers to subsidize other system users" and also is pleased that the Administration has proposed providing FAA with $5 billion in borrowing authority to build the new sateliite-based air traffic system. However, ATA was critical of FAA's decision to tie congested airspace fees to airports rather than airspace. "By tying the fee to the airport, FAA. does not address the real congestion issue in surrounding airspace." ATA also opposed FAA's use of aircraft weight as a factor in assessing cost-based funding and the agency's proposal to increase the maximum Passenger Facility Charges from $4.50 to $6 without any meaningful airline or FAA controls. "This is more about meeting airport wants rather than airport needs," ATA said. Of course airports disagreed. The Airports Council International — North America (ACA-NA) said it had made "a clear case" for increasing PFCs to a maximum of $7 and indexing that value to ensure it will not be eroded due to inflation. Airports also were critical of the $2.75 billion funding level for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) proposed for fisca12008, which is a decrease from the $3.7 billion level authorized for fisca12007. In Brief . � ESA Seeks Aircraft Noise Modeler ESA Airports is seeking an experienced senior aircraft noise modeler for its Tampa, FL, or Sacramento, CA, o�ces. The ideal candidate should have five or more years of progressive consulting experience using the Integrated Noise Model to model aircraft noise exposure for a range of airports. Candidates must be capable of independently handling every aspect of the modeling process from data collection to development of finai contour graphics. Working knowledge of GIS, aircraft performance characteristics, ATC approach and departure procedures required. A 4-year college degree is required. Experience usingNOISEMAP,NIRS, I-INM, airportNOMS, and conducting aircraft noise measurements a plus. ESA Airports offers a cornpetitive benefits program, inciuding compressed work week scheduling. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information about ESA, please visit the firm's website at www.esassoc.com. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@esassoc.com. AIRPORT NOISE REPORT Anne H. Kohut, Publisher Published 44 times ayearat43978 Urbancrest Ct., Ashburn, Va. 20147; Phone: (703) 729-4867; FAX: (703) 729-4528. e-mail: editor@airportnoisereport.com; Price $850. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is granted by Airport Noise Report, provided that the base fee of US$1.03 per page per copy is paid directly to Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. USA. C. 26 �` , .. iy r �s -�� ' -' � : �� f:,. A weekly update on litigation, regulations, and technotogical developments Votume 19, Number 7 March i, 2007 FAA 1'� .. �� . ,� � , � �• � � . This fall, the Federal Aviation Administration plans to issue for public comment a draft environmental policy for its emerging Next Generation air traffic control system that will lay out broad environmental targets for aircraft noise, local air quality, water quality, global climate issues, and energy (fuel efficiency and alternative fuels). The agency has abandoned an earlier effort, announced in July 2000, to update its 1976 aviation noise policy document, opting instead to include the noise policy goals in with the broader environmental policy for the NextGen system. We realized that things had moved beyond noise, Lynne Pickard, an FAA senior environmental policy advisor, explained. Both FAA and the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) of the International Civil Aviation Organization assert that "tradeofFs" will have to be made in the future between reducing aircraft noise and emissions, and they are developing computer models that can assess those tradeoffs. Tradeoffs must be considered, they say, because changes that can be made in (Continued on p. 27) Portland Int't , � �' '. � �, � �,� � . � � . :� � ; � ;,• • ;. � Fine tuning noise mitigation improvements achieved in earlier versions of its Part 150 airport noise compatibility program is the focus of the third Part 150 update for Portland International Airport, which currently is under review by the Federal Aviation Administration. FAA must approve or disapprove the Part 150 update by June 15. The Portland Part 150 program dates back to 1983 and was last updated in 1996. The current Part 150 update proposes to take advantage of new satellite technol- ogy and on-aircraft autopilot systems that have become available recentiy to keep jet aircraft more precisely over the Columbia River flight corridor, which serves as a natural noise abatement path into and out of the airport, and to tighten the dispersion of flight paths to a more narrow band. The Part 150 update recommends tweaking current noise abatement departure and arrival paths in order to better reduce noise impact on communities to the south of the river in Portiand, OR, and to the north of the river in Vancouver, WA. Approximately 80 percent of the fleet serving Portland International is capable of satellite navigation as proposed in the Part 150 update, said Jason Schwartz, head of the Port's Noise Management Department. The Part 150 update also seeks to reduce nighttime noise impact by developing a (Continued on p. 27) IfZ T%ZlS �SSItG'.. e FAA ... A draft environmental policy, layingoutbroadenviron- mental goals foraircraftnoise, local air quality, water quality, global climate, and fuel efficiency, will be issued by the FAA for public comment in tlie fall. The policy will address the question ofwho makes decisions asto whattradeoffs will be made interms ofaircraftnoise and emissionsreductions -p.26 Portland Int'l ... The third update to the airport's Part 150 program focuses on fine tuning noise abatement paths through the use ofnew satellite technology and aircraft systems - p. 26 LosAngeleslnt'l ... First visit ofthe new Airbus A380 will be at' LAX and JFK International airports in rnid-March - p. 28 '', Parks ... In a legal opinion, FAA says that Interim Operating Authority grantedto airtour operators is not a right they can buy and sell to others - p. 28 News Sriefs ... FAA ap- proves noise maps forAustin- Bergstrom, Great Falls ... ACRP seeks researchtopics for its fiscal 2008 program ... Port of Oaklanc issues RFP seeking services of aviation noise consuitant-p. 29 March l. 2Q07 aircraft engine technology to reduce emissions will unfortu- nately increase noise, and vice versa. The public needs a better understanding of the tradeoffs between noise and emissions in order to make better informed decisions," said Carl Burleson, director ofthe FAA's O�ce of Environment and Energy. He noted that CAEP agreed at its seventh triennial meeting, held in Montreal on Feb. 5-16, to continue its work on modeling in order to get a better handle on the question of tradeofFs. Who Makes Decisions on Tradeoffs? But who makes the critical decisions about what tradeoffs will be made between noise and ernissions reductions: the airlines, airports, the FAA? "We are working now on the question of who makes decisions as to what is best to maximize for in tradeoffs," Pickard said. FAA is using an environmental management system approach and looking at the aircraft vehicle, airspace management, and airport operating authorities. "Responsi- bilities at the interfaces will be different in the future," she said but did not elaborate. With the satellite-based NextGen air traffic control system "we will have precision capabilities to make really fine-tuned adjustments for noise and emissions, and we will look more at emissions and tradeoffs. We also wili have future aircraft with improved noise and emissions characteristics. So we have to consider that the source is changing and then what is the smartest thing to do operationally, and that may be different at different places. Is it better to optimize for noise or emissions?" CAEP Focused on Emissions Trading The focus of the recent CAEP meeting was on emissions trading schemes and the outcome will fiustrate the Euro- pean Union, which decided in December 2006 to include aviation in its emissions trading scheme for carbon dioxide. Intra-EU flights will be brought into the trading scheme in 2011. Flights into and out of the EU, including U.S. flights, witl be included in the scheme in 2012. The United States strongly opposes such action, assert- ing that "non-consensual" inclusion of non-EU airlines into the EU trading scheme violates international aviation law and undermines ICAO. At their recent meeting, CAEP members agreed on proposed guidance for incorporating emissions from aircraft on international routes into the national emissions trading schemes of inember countries. T'hat guidance, however, says that such incorporation should be done only by mutual consent. "Two governments would negotiate each others airlines into each others systems," Burleson explained. "Europe does not want to negotiate. It wants to forcibly include [international flights into its emissions trading scheme]. We think the European approach on enforceable inclusion violates the Chicago Convention: ' 27 In the near term, Burleson said, if we can improve opera- tional efficiency, we witl reduce emissions and fuei costs. For the longer term, FAA has proposed in its reauthoriza- tion legislation that a new research consortium be formed to develop, mature and certificate "continuous lower energy, emissions, and noise" (CLEEN) engi�e and air&ame technol- ogy. It also is looking at alternative fuels. 2000 Proposed Noise Policy Update FAA's Pickard did not discuss what the agency would propose in terms of updating its noise policy in the fall. The proposed noise policy update put out for public comment in July 2000 (12 ANR 96) had six goals: • Continue to reduce aircraft noise at the source; • Use new operational and navigationai technologies to mitigate noise impacts; • Encourage development of compatible land uses and efforts by local governments to establish noise buffer zones beyond the traditiona165 DNL threshold of residential compatibility; • When feasible, design air traffic routes and proce- dures to minimize aviation noise impacts on communities beyond the 65 DNL contour and outside the airport authority's legal area of interest; • Develop a naiional policy on overflights of national parks [that work is underway]; and • Ensure strong support for noise compatibility planning and mitigation projects. Portland Int'1, from p. 26 nighttime preferential runway use program and by allowing jet aircraft arriving between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to land to the west to reduce noise exposure on surrounding communities. In addition to the operational measures, the Part 150 update also proposes a residential sound insulation program for owner-occupied single family homes at or above the 65 DNL contour on the 2005 Noise Exposure Map, as well as a pilot program for multi-family residences in that contour. Avigation easements would be required in exchange for the sound insulation. Easements from homeowners who do not want sound insulation would be purchased. Schwartz said that the Part 150 update identified 820 residential structures within the 65 DNL contour. Of those, almost 400 were floating homes and rnobile homes which probably will not be eligible for insulation. Based on rough estimates, he said the Port expects to find between 500-700 homes eligible for sound insulation. A more detailed analysis of the number of residences eligible for insulation will be conducted at some point in the future. Other recommendations in the Part 150 update seek to enhance local government noise ordinances to reduce new non-compatible land uses in the airport's 65 DNL contour. T'he update recommends that new residential construction in the 65 DNL contour in both the cities of Vancouver and Portland either be limited or sound insulated. Airport Noise Report l, . � � ,, C ; March 1, 2007 The Port also is seeking in the Part 150 update to (1) explore the option of retrofitting some of the regional cargo propeller aircraft with quiet technology propellers; (2) develop a Fly Quiet Program; (3) establish a follow-up noise advisory committee; (4) install an upgraded aircraft noise/flight track monitoring system; and (5) develop educational materials on noise impact for prospective home buyers, pilots, and homeowners and builders. Los Angeles Int'l FIRST A380 VISITS TO U.S. WIL]L BE AT LAX, JF]K AIRPORTS Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and officials of Airbus and Qantas Airways announced that the Airbus A380s first visits to the United States will include a stop at Los Angeles International Airport on March 19. On the same day, another A380 will land at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, allowing both U.S. coasts to get a glimpse of the new aircraft, which can accommodate 800 passengers and is as high as an eight- story building. The A380s new-generation engines, combined with an advanced wing and landing gear design, make the new aircraft significantly quieter than today's largest airliner, Villaraigosa said, adding that the A380 will have better fuel efficiency and emit less air pollutants than current large aircraft. "Welcoming an aircraft that is an environmental champion is a clear indicator to our surrounding communities that reducing emissions and pollutants in and around the airport is a priority for LAX and the City of Los Angeles," the mayor said. `Being the first to greet the A380 to the U.S. shows the world we are confident and prepared to be the number one hub of new ]arge aircraft operations in the country" Al len McArtor, chairman of Airbus North America Holdings, Inc., said that "the benefits of serving more passengers without increasing the numbers of takeoffs and landings — not to mention doing so with reduced noise and emissions — are obvious to these airports and the communi- ties they serve." "Being part of the A380s inaugural visit to the U.S. is a clear indication that Los Angeles is a leading international gateway and that our airport is a world-class facility," Mayor Viliaraigosa said. "The A380 is at the leading edge of the future of aviation, and Los Angeles is proud to be a part of this historic moment." During the past two years, LAX has spent over $51 miilion preparang the airfield and its terminals to accommodate new- generation aircraft. While at LAX, the Qantas crew will test airfield maneuver- ing, docking at the terminal gate, and ground-handling services and equipment, including fueling. Qantas will use the A380 for flights to Australia. 28 Parks IOA IS NO'T' A RIGI�['� TO BE BOUGHT, SOLD, FAA. Ct7NCLUDES The Federal Aviation Administration has concluded that Congress did not intend for Interim Operation Authority (IOA) granted to air tour operators under the National Parks Air Tour Management Act to be regarded as a valuable right owned by air tour operators that can be bought and sold. In a Feb. 13 final legal opinion, the FAA said that "Con- gress set up the IOA process as a way of ensuring that those commercial air tour operators conducting commercial air tours over national parks at the time of the Act's enact- ment [Apri15, 2000] wouid not be put out of business while the FAA, in cooperation with the National Park Service, analyzed the environmentai impact of the air tours on the national park unit and developed an Air Tour Management Plan. The Act specifies that the IOA ends 180 days after the Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) is adopted but does not address the issue of IOA transferability to other air tour operators. "IOA was designed as a temporary solution to allow operators already conducting air tours at the time of the enactment of the Act to continue to operate pending completion of the ATMP, or new entrants to begin operation to ensure competition. If FAA were to conclude that IOA can be transferred, then operators could grow an existing business by adding IOA allocations to their current allot- ment from other operators and new entrants could obtain IOA allocations and start operations without FAA and/or NPS approval. Such an interpretation woiild be inconsistent with the overall sUucture of the Act," FAA said. � BYIBf ... � Austin, Great Falls Noise Maps Approved On Feb. 23, FAA announced its approval of noise exposure maps submitted by the Gity of Austin, TX, for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The maps depict conditions in 2007 and 2012. Four maps were submitted for each year: the overall noise exposure rnap, as well as maps showing noise impact from north flow and south flow operations and touch-and-go operations. Further information is available from Paui Blackford in FAA's Fort Worth, TX, regional o� ce; tel: (817) 222-5607. On Feb. 26, the FAA announced its approval of noise exposure maps submitted by the director of aviation for Great Falls (Montana) Internatio�nal Airport. The agency also said it will complete a review of a proposed Part 150 AirportNoise Compatibility Program for the airport by Aug. 9. Airport Noise Report March l, 2007 • , � �,''. .l �'' :��'.1 John J. Corbett, Esq. Spiegel & McDiarmid Washington, DC Carl E. Burleson Director, Office of Environment and Energy Federal Aviation Adrninistration John C. Freytag, P.E. Director, Charles M. Saiter Associates San Francisco Michael Scott Gatzke, Esq. Cratzke, Dillon & Ballance Carlsbad, CA Peter J. Kirsch, Esq. Kaplan, Kirsch & Rockweli LLP Denver Vincent E. Mestre, P.E. President, Mestre Greve Associates Laguna Niguel, CA Steven F. Pflaum, Esq. McDermott, Will & Emery Chicago Mary L. Vigilaote President, Synergy Consultants Seattie 29 For further information, contact Gary Gates in FAA's Helena, MT, Airports DistrictOffice;tel: (406)449-5271. ACRP Seeks Research Topics for FY 2008 The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is soliciting problem statements identifying research needs for the Airport Cooperative Research Program, which it manages for the FAA. ACRP is an applied research program 3ntended to develop near-term solu- tions for issues facing airports, inciuding aircraft noise impact. Three noise projects are currently underway to (1) develop a guidebook on community response to aircraft noise; (2) find ways to enhance airport land use compat- ibility; and (3) update FA.A's outdated document on aircraft noise effects. Research problem statements for ACRP's fisca12008 research program are due by April 15 and should be no longer than 1-3 pages. They should be submitted to acrp@nas.edu. A listing of current ACRP research projects is available at www.lrb.org/CRP/ ACRP/ACRPProjects.asp. The Bush Administration's legislative proposal to reauthorize the programs of the FAA for fiscai years 2008-2010, would provide a permanent authoriza- tion for the ACRP program and would increase annual funding for the program from $1Qmillion ayearto $15 million ayear, with the additional $5 million specifically targeted for research related to airport environmental issues. Port of Oakland Seeks Aviation Noise Consultant The Port of Oakland, which operates Oakland International Airport (OAK), is requesting proposals from qualified aviation noise consultants to provide professional services for the Airport's noise management program. The RFP is posted on the Airport's website at: http:// www.portofoakland.com/business/rfpsrfqs.asp. Additional noise manage- ment program information can be found on the website using the following link: http://www.oaklandairport.com/noise/index.shtml. Consultant proposals will be accepted by the Port of Oakland unti13:00 p.m., local time, March 22, 200'7. If there are any questions, please contact Wayne Bryant attel: 510-563-2885. Ken Seymour Dies Unegpectedly With sadness, ANR reports the unexpected death on Feb. 8 of Ken Seymour, team leader of the U.S. customer services group of Lochard Corpo- ration. Prior to joining Lochard, Ken held consulting positions with Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. and airport noise management roles with Palomar and Miiwaukee airports. AIRPORT NOISE REPORT Anne H. Kohnt, Publisher Published44 times ayearat43978 Urbancrest Ct., Ashburn, Va.20147; Phone: (703) 729-4867; FAX: (703) 729-4528. e-maii: editor@airportnoisereport.com; Price $850. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is granted by Airport Noise Report, provided that the base fee of US$1.03 per page per copy is paid directly to Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. USA. C� �� _ \ � �1 AIRPORT NOISE REPORT INDEX-SUlVIlVIARY COVERING VOLUME 18, REPORT Nos. 1- 44 PAGES 1-192 JANUARY 17, 2006, through DECEMBER 22, 2006 � AIRCRAFT - Northwest speeding retirement of DGl Os; will replace with quieter A330s, 747-400s, p. 87 - New Eclipse Very Light Jet (VL� gets FAA type certification, p. 94 - Boeing, GE engine ground testing validates quiet technology for 747-8, p. 121 - FedEx replacing aging fleet with much quieter 757s, p. 121 - Research team unveils design for silent, eco-friendly airplane, p. 165 - Gulfstream `quiet spike' passes supersonic flight test, p. 165 - Lufthansa places first order for passenger version of Boeing 747-8, p. 181 - Senate bill would mandate phaseout of Stage 1, 2 business jets in three years, p. 185 - Airbus A380 receives joint type certificate from FAA and European counterpart, p. 187 � � AIRPORT IlVLPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP grants) - Noise grants totaling $303.1 million awarded to 65 airports in fiscal 2006, p. 125 - Seven airports awarded AIl' grants for noise work (Birmingham Int'1, Los Angeles Int'l, San Francisco Int'1, Boca Raton, Eastern Iowa, Des Moines Int'1, Westover Air Reserve Base), p. 27 - 12 airports awarded AIl' grants for noise work (Anchorage InYl, O'Hare Int'1, Louisville Int'i, Detroit Metropolitan, Kansas City Int'l, Lambert-St. Louis InYI, Tulsa Int'l, Portland Int'l, Lehigh Valley Int'1, Austin-Bergstrom Int'1, Bush Intercontinental, Seattle-Tacoma Int'1), p. 35 - Nine airports awarded AIP gants for noise work (Orlando Sanford, O'Hare Int'I, Cincinnati- Northern Kentucky Int'1, Willow Run, Gulfport-Biloxi, Manchester, LaGuardia, Fort Worth Alliance, Burlington Int'l), p. 42 - 19 airports awarded AIP grants for noise work (Mobile Regional, Adams Field, Chandler Municipal, Tucson Int'1, Guam Int'l, Kona Int'1, Boston Logan Int'1, Minneapolis-St. Paul Int'1, Pease Int'1 Tradeport, Newark Liberiy Tnt'I, Teterboro, Reno/Tahoe Int'1, Buffalo Niagara Int'1, LaGuardia, Syracuse Hancock Int'1, Cleveland-Hopkins Int'1, Port Columbus Int'1, Dayton Int'l, Brownsville-South Padre Int'1), p. 49 - 45 airports awarded grants for noise work (Anchorage Int'1, Birmingham Int'l, Mobile Regional, Adams Field, Chandler Municipal, Tucson Int'1, Los Angeles Int'l, San Francisco � Int'1, Boca Raton, Key West Int'l, Orlando Sanford, Witham Field, Guam Int'l, Kona Int'I, ( Des Moines Int'1, O'Hare Int'1, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int'l, Louisville Int'l, Logan - Int'l, Westover Air Reserve Base, Willow Run, Minneapolis-St. Paul Int'1, Kansas City Int'l, Lambert-St. Louis Int'1, Gulfport-Biloxi Int'l, Manchester, Pease Int'1 Tradeport, Newazk Liberty Int'I, Teterboro, Reno/Tahoe Int'l, Buffalo Niagara Int'1, LaGuardia, Syracuse ( Hancock Int'l, Cleveland-Hopkins Int'l, Port Columbus Int'l, Dayton Int'1, Tulsa Int'1, �. Portland Int'1, Lehigh Valley Int'1, Austin-Bergstrom Int'l, Brownsville-South Padre Island Int'1, Fort Worth Alliance, Bush Intercontinental, Burlington Int'1, Seattle-Tacoma Int'1), p. 58 - Eight airports in CA, TX awarded AIP noise grants (Bob Hope, Fresno Yosemite Int'1, Monterey Peninsula, Ontario Int'l, San Diego Int'1, San Jose Int'1, Laredo Int'1, San Antonio Int'1), p. 65 - Five airports awarded AIP grants for noise work (Modesto City County, Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Int'l, John F. Kennedy Int'1, T.F. Green State), p. 79 - Six airports awarded AII' grants for noise work (Bob Hope, San Diego Int'1, Lake Tahoe, Piedmont Triad Int'1, Albany Int'1, Burlington Int'1), p. 99 AIRPORT NOISE COMPATIBILITY PLANNING PROGR.AM (See Part 150 Program) AIRPORTS (Also see Part 150 Progam, Passenger Facility Charges) Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Int'1 Airport - New fifth runway set to open in May, p. 12 - FAA evaluating potential environmental impacts of departure procedures that deviate from those used in EIS on new runway, p. 52 Boston Logan Int'1 Airport - FAA concludes no more can be done to cut new taxiway noise, pollution, p. 85 Chandler Municipal Airport - City approves housing opposed by airport, p. 182 Charlotte-Douglas Int'1 Airport - FAA reevaluates Final EIS on new Charlotte runway, p. 104 Chicago O'Hare Int'1 Airport - Noise complaint calls to go to non-emergency center, p. 19 - 6,000 residences must be insulated in O'Hare's shifting 65 DNL contour, p. 85 - Des Plaines is second city in couniry to be awarded AIP grant for noise compatibility planning, p. 115 - Mayor Daley open to towing airplanes to reduce emissions, p. 183 Columbia Metropolitau Airport - FAA says it needs more data on operations measures proposed in Part 150 program, p. 171 Dallas Love Field - Dallas City Council funds study on impact of lifting perimeter rule, p. 45 - American, Southwest agree to drop Wright Amendment in 2014, p. 77 - JetBlue, NW oppose agreement on Wright Amendment struck between Southwest, American airlines and cities, p. 8� - DOJ says ageement on Wright A.mendment violates antitrust laws, p. 89 DeKalb-Peachtree Airport - Validity of airport data on fleet mix questioned, p. 136 C _� Detroit Metropolitan Airport �� - Airport celebrates completion of residential sound insulation program, p. 119 Erie Int'1 Airport - FONSI issued on runway extension, p. 4 Fresno Yosemite Airport - Part 150 update includes noise monitoring system, p. 123 Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'I Airport - Shorter runway extension option may spare buyout of homes in Dania, p. 5 - Mitigating runway extension in 60 contour under consideration, p. 169 Gulfport-Biloxi Int'1 Airport - Part 150 program underway; 1,010 homes to be insulated, p. 87 Harrisburg Int'1 Airport - FAA approves all of Part 150 program, p. 91 Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport - Rep. Poe secures $750,000 for sound insulation, buyouts in funding bill, p. 78 Indianapolis Int'1 Airport - FedEx expected soon to announce expansion at its second largest hub, p. 51 - FedEx expands hub, Part 150 program to be updated, p. 62 Jacksonville Int'1 Airport - City Council poised to change zoning to require noise disclosure, p. 181 � Lambert-St. Louis Int'1 Airport ( - Opening ceremony held for new parallel runway, p. 51 Las Vegas McCan-an Int'1 Airport - FAA extends public comment period on controversial airspace change, p. 9 - Nevada Supreme Court ruling may affect land use easements, p. 95 Las Vegas Ivanpah Airport - FAA and BLM announce they will jointly prepare EIS on proposed new airport, p. 111 Long Beach Airport - Gity Council members seek tougher penalties for late night flight violations, p. 47 - City Council upholds EIR on terminal but size is less than airport wanted, p. 77 Los Angeles Int'I Airport - L.A. City Council agrees to scrap controversial modernization plan for LAX in exchange for communities dropping lawsuits challenging plan, p. 5 - L.A. Board of Airport Commissioners awards contracts for sound insulation work, pp. 1 l, 112, 120 - Mineta travels to LAX to award grants for runway, sound insulation, p. 13 - Settlement agreements bring communities into planning process, p. 33 - Seeking to spread traffic, L.A. mayor revives regional airport authority, p. 73 Louisville Int'1 Airport - UPS expanding Louisville hub, p. 68 Mather Airport ( � - Mather is first auport to implement Continuous Descent Approach at night, p. 21 McClellan Palomar Airport - Noise monitoring upgrade barred by Lott Amendrnent, p. 191 Minneapolis-St. Paul Int'1 Airport - Class action status sought in lawsuit over extent of sound insulation, p. 80 - State court certifies as class acrion lawsuit over extent of sound insulation, p. 97 - FAA accused of `bait and switch' on departure path for new runway, p. 113 Oakland Int'1 Airport - Settlement agreements bring communities into planni.ng process, p. 33 Ontario Int'1 Airport - FA.A cancels preparation of EIS for proposed expansion projects because projects not yet ripe for review, p. 188 Panama City Airport - FAA approves new Panama City Airport on site opposed by environmentalists, p. 117 Philadelphia lnt'1 Airport - Delaware congressional delegation brokers agreement on monitoring system, p. 83 Piedmont Triad Int'1 Airport - Draft Part 150 progam under committee review, p. 6 - Draft Part 150 program for new FedEx hub issued for public comment, p. 174 Pompano Beach Airport - AOPA asks FAA to reject city's plan to correct rules on flight training, p. 73 - City rescinds ordinances restricting flight training operations under pressure from AOPA, p. 99 �/ �. �. Port Columbus Int'1 Airport - FAA says EIS will be prepared for proposed replacement runway and other development, p. 63 Portland (Nlaine) Int'1 Airport - FA.A approves all 13 measures in Part 150 program, p. 61 Portland (Oregon) Int'1 Airport - Local jurisdictions across river brought into PDX planning process, p. 189 Raleigh-Durham Int'1 Airport - Airlines no longer have to file quarterly noise rule reports, p. 56 Sacramento Int'1 Airport - FAA cancels EIS preparation due to airport's deferral of consideration of runway extension project, p. 188 San Antonio Int'1 Airport - FAA withdraws Draft EIS on airport projects, p. 3 - Sound insulation program begins with first 375 homes, p. 103 San Diego Int'1 Airport - Airport board increases fines for nighttime deparh�re curfew, p. 57 - Miramar Base selected as airport relocation site, p. 75 San Francisco Int'1 Airport - Airport will hold open house to showcase new Lochard ANOMS 8 system, p. 12 l San Jose Int'1 Airport - Airport asks community for ideas on how to spend curfew fine revenue, p. 109 - City Council approves upgrade to ANOMS system, p. 190 Spirit of St. Louis Airport - Noise compla'vnts drop after Part I 50 study completed, p. 55 Spokane Int'I Airport - County may undo mistake allowing residential encroachment, p. 182 Stockton Municipal Airport - County Board votes on two mile buffer zone around airport, p. 122 St. George Airport - FAA announces availability of Final EIS for proposed replacement airport, p. 63 - FAA ROD on replacement airport includes measures to reduce noise impact on Zion National Park, p. 105 St. Petersburg-Clearwater Int'1 Airport - Noise study breaks new ground on detail, geographic area included, p. 41 Teterboro Airport - PANYNJ chief, NY congressman broker deal on voluntary noise restrictions, p. 134 Truckee Tahoe Airport � j - Airport seeks to quiet glider tow plane noise, p. 68 Tulsa Int'1 Airport - Noise mitigation program restarted under new management, p. 19 - Airport Trustees award sound insulation contract, p. 119 Van Nuys Airport - L.A. adopts dual-track process for phasing out Stage 2 aircraft, p. 89 Washington Dulles Int'1 Airport � - DOT secretary pledges $200 million to help support construction of fourth runway, p. 28 - Washington Airports Task Force urges County not to approve homes close to Dulles, p. 64 Witham Field - County commissioners seek to cut usable length of runway, p. 90 AIRSPACE (including Air Routes, Air Traffic Control) - FAA releases Draft EIS on major airspace redesign of NY/NJ/PHL area, p. 1 - NJ congressman joins chorus of other state politicians opposed to airspace change, p. 20 - NJ Assembly opposes redesign of NY/NJ/PHL airspace proposed by FAA, p. 37 - FAA's proposed NY/NJ/PHL airspace redesign does not go faz enough, PANXNJ says, p. 69 - EPA, others fmd many defciencies in Draft EIS on NY/NJ/PHL, airspace redesign, p. 81 - Westchester County, NY, urges FAA to prepare supplemental Draft EIS on airspace change, p. 81 - Sen. Clinton urges FAA to drop consideration of ocean routing alternative in NY/NJ/PHL airspace redesign project, p. 101 ( � - PA Rep. seeks additional hearings on proposed NY/NJ/PHL airspace redesign, p. 117 - - Two congressmen in tight races focusing on aircraft noise issue, p. 138 - FONSI, ROD issued for Midwest Airspace Enhancement Project, p. 7 - FAA extends comment period on controversial airspace change at Las Vegas McCarran Int'l, p. 9 - FAA must consider fuel burn in airspace redesign project, airlines say, p. 99 ASSOCIATIONS - TRB forming new subcommittee on issue of aviation sustainability, p. 97 - New SAE standard establishes guidelines for noise, operations monitoring, p. 113 - NOISE honors Port of Oakland, Oakland Airport-Community Noise Management Forum, p. 137 B BUDGET - Despite sharp cut in AIP funding, noise/emissions set-aside will grow, p. 13 : I�1_ 1_ C CARGO Coalition of airports, cities, comrnunities seeking phaseout of Stage 1 and 2 business jets hopes lobbying efforts will bear fruit, p. 25 Senate bill would mandate phaseout of Stage l, 2 business jets in three years, p. 185 FedEx expands Indianapolis hub, Part 150 program to be updated, p.162 ITPS expanding Louisville hub, p. 68 CONFERENCES - UC Davis taking over sponsorship of Berkeley noise, emissions symposium, p. 109 CONGRESS - Oberstar expected to chair Aviation Subcommittee of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, p. 167 - Lawmakers warn White House not to proceed with proposal to ease foreign ownership of U.S. airlines, p. 180 - DOT drops proposal on foreign ownership, p. 183 - Senate bill would mandate phaseout of Stage 1, 2 business jets in three years, p. 1$5 I� DEPAR.TURE PROCEDURES (See AIRSPACE) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) - Merging of DOD noise programs will benefit commercial airports, p. 17 - DOD project will establish criteria to assess land use far from bases, p. 41 EFFECTS OF NOISE (See Research) � �. EMISSIONS - Branson wants aircra$ towed, CDA used to reduce CO2 emissions, p. 134 - Chicago Mayor Daley open to towing planes to reduce emissions, p. 183 - EU includes airlines in CO2 trading scheme, p. 192 N�l�1Z�7' �1 - Cost/benefit analysis of environmental rules required in draft Open Skies treaty between U.S., European Union, p. 33 - DOT clearing way to move ahead with final Open Skies treaty, p. 86 - Bush delays final rule on foreign ownership of U.S. airli.nes, p. 103 - DOT drops proposal on foreign ownership, p. 183 - European noise research compiled in new `bluebook', p. 55 - United Kingdom scraps its plan to increase night flights at London airports due to strong opposition by communities, environmentalists, p. 93 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) - FAA issues final rule increasing noise stringency for single-engine small prop planes, p. 1 - Passengers flying in U.S. will top one billion by 2015, FAA predicts at annual forecast conference, p. 25 - FAA announces milestone for Wide Area Augmentation System, p. 32 - FAA issues minor changes to Order 1O50.1E on NEPA compliance, p. 37 - FAA issues update to Environmental Handbook, Order 5050.4B on National Environmental � ) Policy Act Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions, p. 53 _ - FAA issues minor revisions to Order 5050.4B, p. 91 - FAA issues updated version of INM (Version 6.2), p. 69 - FAA issues first update to INM 6.2, p. 173 - FAA planning comprehensive update of Part 150 program advisory circular, p. 169 - FAA to demonstrate capabilities of new APMT economic analysis tool, p. 177 1�7 HEALTH (See Research) I.� ,IR__ I - Stage 4 hushkit for MU-80s with JT8D-200 engines approved by FAA, p. 43 - NC congressman asks Navy Reserve why C-9s are not hushkitted, p. 179 INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIA.TION ORGANLZATION (ICAO) - ACI-NA will ask CAEP to tighten aircraft noise, emissions standards, p. 177 JAPAN � - $34 million awarded to residents near U.S. Naval Air Base, p. 90 ( - New Kitakyushu Airport on man-made island opens, p. 36 LAND USE - Proposals sought for ACRP land use project, p. 67 - Des Plaines is second city in country to be awarded AIP grant for noise compatibility planning, p. 115 - Local jurisdictions across river from Portland Int'1 brought into airport planning process, p. 189 - Jacksonville City Council poised to change zoning to require noise disclosure around Jacksonville Int'1, p. 181 - County may undo `mistake' allowing residential encroachment at Spokane Int'1, p. 182 - County Board votes on two mile buffer zone around Stockton Municipal, p. 122 LEGISLATION — Federal - Sen. Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduces legislation to amend ANCA and mandate phaseout of Stage 1, 2 business jets within three years, p. 185 LITIGATION Las Vegas McCarran Int'1 Airport - Nevada Supreme Court ruling may affect land use easements, p. 95 Minneapolis-St. Paul Int'1 Airport - Class action staius sought in lawsuit over extent of sound insulation program, p. 80 - State court certifies a lawsuit over extent of sound insulation as a class action, p. 98 Japan - $34 million awarded to residents near U.S. Naval Air Base, p. 90 Los Angeles Int'1 - City Council agrees to drop controversial modernization plan for LAX in exchange for communities dropping lawsuits challenging plan, p. 5 - Settlement brings communities into planning process, p. 33 � NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMII�TISTRATION (NASA) - NASA seeks collaborarion with industry on research, p. 15 NOISE MEASUREMENT (NOISE METRICS) Look at components of DNL, VJyle recommends in Noise Bulletin, p. 170 NOISE MODELING - FAA issues updated version of INM (Version 6.2), p. 69 - FAA releases first update to INM 6.2, p. 173 - FAA to demonstrate capabilities of new APMT economic analysis tool, p. 177 NOISE MOTtITORING, FLIGHT TRACKING - New Rannoch patent correlates noise, operations data, p. 10 - San Francisco Int'1 to hold open house to showcase new Lochard ANOMS 8 system, p. 12 - Rannoch AirScene flight tracking technology now available to European airports, p. 28 - Lochard partnership with Siemens ROKE Manor adds multilateration, p. 31 - Rannoch awarded contract with PANYNJ for work on monitoring terminals; installing monitors at Cincinnati Lunken, Boston Logan, Hanscom Field, p. 50 - San Jose seeks to replace monitoring, tracking system, p. 60 - San Jose City Council approves upgrade to San Jose Int'1 ANOMS system, p. 190 - ITK Airport launches new Lochard ANOMS 8, p. 61 - Delaware congressional brokers noise monitoring deal for communities near Philadelphia Itit'1 Airport, p. 83 - 6,000 residences must be insulated in O'Hare's shifting 65 DNL contour, p. 85 - Nottingham East Midlands Airport is first in Europe to track flights on Web, p. 111 - New SAE standard establishes guidelines for noise, operations monitoring, p. 113 - Rannoch acquires TANIIS system from BAE, p. 185 - McClellan Palomar noise monitoring upgrade barred by Lott Amendment, p. 191 NOISE POLICY (See FAA) NOISE RESTRICTIONS (Also see individual airports) Pompano Beach Airport - AOPA asks FAA to reject city's plan to correct rules on flight training, p. '73 - City rescinds ordinances restricting flight training operations under pressure from AOPA, p. 99 Teterboro Airport - PANYNJ chief, NJ congressman broker deal on voluntary noise restrictions at Teterboro, p. �'�� ) 134 Van Nuys Airport - L.A. adopts dual-track process for phasing out Stage 2 aircraft, p. 89 NOISE STANDARDS (also see FAA} - FAA issues final rule increasing noise stringency for single-engine propeller-driven small airplanes, p. 1 n OBITUAIt1ES - James E. Densmore, former director of FAA Office of Environment and Energy, dies, p. 179 P PARKS - FAA., NPS to prepared EIS on quiet restoration plan for Grand Canyon National Park, p. 11 - FAA seeks to fill vacancies on National Parks Overflights Advisory Group, p. 47 - House Aviation Subcommittee chairman tells FAA, NPS not to include high-altitude overIlights of national parks in noise modeling, p. 101 - Measures to reduce noise impact on Zion National Park included in FAA ROD on new St. George Airport, p. 105 - FAA intends to prepare an EIS for Haleakala National Park Air Tour Management Plan, p. � 172 � - PART 150 ATRPORT NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM - FAA planning comprehensive update of Part 150 program advisory circular, p. 169 ( Airport Noise Maps Approved by FAA - Harrisburg Int'1 Airport, p. 11 - Alexandria lnt'1 Airport, p. 16 - Detroit Metropolitan Airport, p. 16 - Baltimore-Washington Int'1 Airport, p. 51 - Ft. Worth Alliance Airport, Danbury Municipal Airport, p. 120 - Honolulu Int'1 Airport, p. 168 - Burlington Int'1 Airport, p. 176 - Portland Int'1 Airport, Spirit of St. Louis Airport, p. 191 Part 150 Programs Approved by FAA - Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, p. 3 - Addison Airport, p. 7 - Boise Air TerminaUGowen Field, p. 31 - Albany Int'1 Airport, Atlantic City Int'1 Airport, p. 35 - Santa Barbara Airport, p. 38 - Buffalo Niagara Int'1 Airport, p. 49 - Portland (Maine) Int'1 Airport, p. 61 - Vero Beach Municipal Airport, Collin County Regional Airport, p. 65 - Scottsdale Airport, Southwest Florida Int'1 Airport, p. 79 - Harrisburg Int'1 Airport, p. 91 - St. Lucie County Int'1 Airport, p. 140 - Modification approved to Orlando Sanford Int'1 Airport land use measure, p. 140 Part 150 Programs under Review by FAA - Scottsdale Airport, p. 7 - St. Lucie Airport, p. 31 - Columbia Metropolitan Airport, p. 48 - McClellan-Palomar Airport, Fresno-Yosemite Int'1 Airport, p. 84 PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGES (PFC's) - $2.77 bitlion of total PFCs approved devoted to noise mitigation projects, p. 142 - PFCs approved at eight airports (Key West Int'1, Cincinnati Int'1, Des Moines Int'l, Syracuse InYl, San Diego Int'l, Pittsburgh Int'1, Minneapolis-St. Paul InYl, and Ft. Lauderdale Int'1), p. 3 - PFCs approved for Portland Int'1, O'Hare Int'1, p. 10 - PFC approved for Bob Hope Airport, p. 104 - FAA seeks comment on PFC application for Boston Logan Int'1, p. 27 - FAA seeks comment of PFC applicarion for Kansas City InYI, p. 63 PERSONNEL - Lisa Harmon joins ESA Airports Division in Sacramento o�ce, p. 7 - HI�I opens office in Washington, DC, p. 8 - Carole Wedl retires from post as n�ise manager for Port of Oakland, p. 39 - Jason Schwartz is new noise manager for Port of Portland, p. 39 - Walt Gilifillan honored for pioneering work in forming first airporticommunity roundtable, p. 40 - Kaplan K.arsch Rockwell law firm to open offices in Washington, DC, New York City, p. 80 - Roger Johnson returns to LAWA as deputy executive director for Environmental Services, p. 140 ( � - Dave Carbone receives NOISE inaugural Presidents Award, p. 141 ��, --� - Dave Ellison is appointed new CEO, president of Rannoch Corp., p. 175 - Fornaer FAA official David Ford joins Ran.noch Corp. as vice president of strategic programs, p. 184 - ACI-NA selects Van Scoyoc public relations fu-m to help with FAA reauthorization process, p. 188 - Sazah Jamieson joins Environmental Science Associates in Tampa office, p. 192 POLICY (see FAA) 0 RESEARCH - Updated TRB circular identifies aviation environmental research needs, p. 9 - NASA seeks collaboration with industry on research, p. 15 - NASA, Air Force to cooperate on aeronautics research areas, p. 100 - New newsletter available on European transportation noise research, p. 16 - New Univ. of Florida wind tunnel will allow study of airframe noise components, p. 21 Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) - ACRP to fund project on incompatible land use, p. 15 - ACRP compatible land use study to focus on noise more than safety, p. 17 - Proposals sought for ACRP land use projects, p. 67 - Mead & Hunt awarded contract for ACRP land use compatibility study, p. 189 - ACRP seeks research problems for 2007 program, p. 32 - ACRP seeks legal research topics, p. 63 � ) - Members sought for ACRP oversight panel, p. 27 - ACRP 2007 project agenda includes airport primer on managing noise, p. 105 - Consultant sought to update 1985 FAA noise effects document, p. 173 Partnership for AiR Transportation Noise and Emissions Reduction (PARTNER) - Aviation environmental issues need attention now, Congress told, p. 29 - PARTNER wants formal ties with researchers around globe, p. 29 - Start-up years of PARTNER consortium considered successful by FA.A, p. 45 - PARTNER, European agencies cooperating on noise, emissions research, p. 138 S SOUND INSULATION - Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners awards contract for sound insularion work, pp. 1 l, 112, 120 - El Segundo City ordinance sets home sound insulation standards, p. 53 - Tulsa Airport Trustees award sound insulation contract, p. 119 - Detroit Metropolitan Airport celebrates completion of residential sound insulation program, p. 119 SUPERSONIC AIKCRAFT Gulfstream `quiet spike' passes supersonic flight test, p. 165 T ( � - TECHNOLOGY Pratt & Whitney working with European companies to mature Geared Turbofan engine �' technologies that will bring step change in fuel efficiency, noise reduction for ne�ct-generation ` single-aisle aircraft, p. 93 Air France will install Boeing Electronic Flight Bas on entire fleet of 777s, p. 116 C \