Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review, 48463-48464 [05-16327]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 158 / Wednesday, August 17, 2005 / Notices elements relating to new or revised flight procedures for noise abatement were proposed by the airport operator. DATES: The effective date of the FAA’s approval of the Capital City Airport noise compatibility program is August 5, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Katherine S. Jones, Community Planner, Detroit Airports District Office, Metro Airport Center, 11677 South Wayne Road, Suite 107, Romulus, Michigan, Phone (734) 229–2900. Documents reflecting this FAA action may be reviewed at this same location. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA has given its overall approval to the noise compatibility program for Capital City Airport, effective August 5, 2005. Under section 47504 of the Act, an airport operator who has previously submitted a noise exposure map may submit to the FAA a noise compatibility program which sets forth the measures taken or proposed by the airport operator for the reduction of existing non-compatible land uses and prevention of additional non-compatible land uses within the area covered by the noise exposure maps. The Act requires such programs to be developed in consultation with interested and affected parties including local communities, government agencies, airport users, and FAA personnel. Each airport noise compatibility program developed in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 150 is a local program, not a Federal program. The FAA does not substitute its judgment for that of the airport proprietor with respect to which measures should be recommended for action. The FAA’s approval or disapproval of FAR part 150 program recommendations is measured according to the standards expressed in part 150 and the Act and is limited to the following determinations: a. The noise compatibility program was developed in accordance with the provisions and procedures of FAR part 150; b. Program measures are reasonably consistent with achieving the goals of reducing existing non-compatible land uses around the airport and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses; c. Program measures would not create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, unjustly discriminate against types or classes of aeronautical uses, violate the terms of airport grant agreements, or intrude into areas preempted by the Federal Government; and VerDate jul<14>2003 13:34 Aug 16, 2005 Jkt 205001 d. Program measures relating to the use of flight procedures can be implemented within the period covered by the program without derogating safety, adversely affecting the efficient use and management of the navigable airspace and air traffic control systems, or adversely affecting other powers and responsibilities of the Administrator prescribed by law. Specific limitations with respect to FAA’s approval of an airport noise compatibility program are delineated in FAR part 150, seciton 150.5. Approval is not a determination concerning the acceptability of land uses under Federal, State, or local law. Approval does not by itself constitute an FAA implementing action. A request for Federal action or approval to implement specific noise compatibility measures may be required, and an FAA decision on the request may require an environmental assessment of the proposed action. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the implementation of the program nor a determination that all measures covered by the program are eligible for grant-in-aid funding from the FAA. Where federal funding is sought, requests for project grants must be submitted to the FAA Airports District Office in Romulus, Michigan. Capital Region Airport Authority submitted to the FAA on February 1, 2005, the noise exposure maps, descriptions, and other documentation produced during the noise compatibility planning study conducted from 2004 through 2005. The Capital City Airport noise exposure maps were determined by FAA to be in compliance with applicable requirements on February 7, 2005. Notice of this determination was published in the Federal Register on March 18, 2005 (FR Doc. 05–5341 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am). The Capital City Airport study contains a proposed noise compatibility program comprised of actions designed for phased implementation by airport management and adjacent jurisdictions from 2005 to 2008. It was requested that the FAA evaluate and approve this material as a noise compatibility program as described in section 47504 of the Act. The FAA began its review of the program on February 7, 2005 and was required by a provision of the Act to approve or disapprove the program within 180 days (other that the use of new or modified flight procedures for noise control). Failure to approve or disapprove such program within the 180-day period shall be deemed to be an approval of such program. The submitted program contained six (6) proposed actions for noise mitigation PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48463 on and/or off the airport. The FAA completed its review and determined that the procedural and substantive requirements of the Act and FAR part 150 have been satisfied. The overall program, therefore, was approved by the FAA effective August 5, 2005. Outright approval was granted for all of the specific program elements. These elements were: Encourage real estate sellers to provide notification of potential noise impacts; Encourage local jurisdictions to require new development to provide proper sound insulation in noise-impacted areas through the building code process; encourage local jurisdictions to enact/ continue an environmental review process that allows for Airport review of new development to ensure consideration of noise issues/impacts; encourage local jurisdictions to develop policies related to noise impacts in Comprehensive Plans to encourage compatible development in noiseimpacted areas; present noise exposure contours at various public outreach efforts to continue public awareness of community noise exposure; and update noise exposure maps in five years or with a significant change in aircraft activity, fleet mix, or physical layout. These determinations are set forth in detail in a Record of Approval signed by the Associate Administrator of Airports on August 5, 2005. The Record of Approval, as well as other evaluation materials and the documents comprising the submittal, are available for review at the FAA office listed above and at the administrative offices of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Capital City Airport, 4100 Capital City Boulevard, Lansing, Michigan 48906. The Record of Approval also will be available on-line at https://www.faa.gov/ arp/environmental/14cfr150/ index14.cfm. Issued in Romulus, Michigan, August 9, 2005. Winsome A. Lenfert, Acting Manager, Detroit Airports District Office. [FR Doc. 05–16329 Filed 8–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM Notice. 17AUN1 48464 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 158 / Wednesday, August 17, 2005 / Notices SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Santa Barbara Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 CFR part 150 by City of Santa Barbara. This program was submitted subsequent to a determination by FAA that associated noise exposure maps submitted under 14 CFR part 150 for Santa Barbara Airport were in compliance with applicable requirements, effective June 28, 2005, (FR Vol. 69 pages 40452– 40453 published on July 2, 2004). The proposed noise compatibility program will be approved or disapproved on or before January 29, 2006. DATES: The effective date of the start of FAA’s review of the noise compatibility program is August 3, 2005. The public comment period ends October 3, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Mendelsohn, Environmental Protection Specialist, AWP–621.6, Southern California Standards Section, Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region, P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, California 90009–2007, Telephone: 310/725–3637. Comments on the proposed noise compatibility program should also be submitted to the above office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program for Santa Barbara Airport, which will be approved or disapproved on or before January 29, 2006. This notice also announces the availability of this program for public review and comment. An airport operator who has submitted noise exposure maps that are found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 150, promulgated pursuant to the Act, may submit a noise compatibility program for FAA approval which sets forth the measures the operator has taken or proposes to reduce existing noncompatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional noncompatible uses. The FAA has formally received the noise compatibility program for Santa Barbara Airport, effective on August 3, 2005. The airport operator has requested that the FAA review this material and that the noise mitigation measures, to be implemented jointly by the airport and surrounding communities, be approved as a noise compatibility program under section 47504 of the Act. Preliminary VerDate jul<14>2003 13:34 Aug 16, 2005 Jkt 205001 review of the submitted material indicates that it conforms to FAR part 150 requirements for the submittal of noise compatibility programs, but that further review will be necessary prior to approval or disapproval of the program. The formal review period, limited by law to a maximum of 180 days, will be completed on or before January 29, 2006. The FAA’s detailed evaluation will be conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR part 150, section 150.33. The primary considerations in the evaluation process are whether the proposed measures may reduce the level of aviation safety or create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, and whether they are reasonably consistent with obtaining the goal of reducing existing noncompatible land uses and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed program with specific reference to these factors. All comments relating to these factors, other than those properly addressed to local land use authorities, will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. Copies of the noise exposure maps and the proposed noise compatibility program are available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation Administration, Community and Environmental Needs Division, APP–600, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591. Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region, Airports Division, Room 3012, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, CA 90261. Karen Ramsdell, Airport Director, Santa Barbara Airport, 601 Firestone Road, Goleta, CA 93117. Questions may be directed to the individuals named above under the heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in Hawthorne, California on August 3, 2005. Mark A. McClardy, Manager, Airports Division, AWP–600 Western-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. 05–16327 Filed 8–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of petitions for exemption received. ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to FAA’s rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption part 11 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition. DATES: Comments on petitions received must identify the petition docket number involved and must be received on or before September 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FAA–2005–21606] by any of the following methods: • Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// dms.dot.gov at any time or to Room PL– 401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenna Sinclair (425–227–1556), Transport Airplane Directorate (ANM– 113), Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Ave SW., Renton, WA 98055–4056; or John Linsenmeyer (202– 267–5174), Office of Rulemaking (ARM– 1), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591. Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received Issued in Washington, DC, on August 9, 2005. Anthony F. Fazio, Director, Office of Rulemaking. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. Petitions for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2005–21606. [Summary Notice No. PE–2005–48] AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 17, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48463-48464]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-16327]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it is 
reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for 
Santa Barbara Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. 
(the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to 
as ``the Act'') and 14 CFR part 150 by City of Santa Barbara. This 
program was submitted subsequent to a determination by FAA that 
associated noise exposure maps submitted under 14 CFR part 150 for 
Santa Barbara Airport were in compliance with applicable requirements, 
effective June 28, 2005, (FR Vol. 69 pages 40452-40453 published on 
July 2, 2004). The proposed noise compatibility program will be 
approved or disapproved on or before January 29, 2006.

DATES: The effective date of the start of FAA's review of the noise 
compatibility program is August 3, 2005. The public comment period ends 
October 3, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Mendelsohn, Environmental 
Protection Specialist, AWP-621.6, Southern California Standards 
Section, Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region, P.O. 
Box 92007, Los Angeles, California 90009-2007, Telephone: 310/725-3637. 
Comments on the proposed noise compatibility program should also be 
submitted to the above office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA is 
reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program for Santa Barbara 
Airport, which will be approved or disapproved on or before January 29, 
2006. This notice also announces the availability of this program for 
public review and comment.
    An airport operator who has submitted noise exposure maps that are 
found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of Federal 
Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 150, promulgated pursuant to the Act, 
may submit a noise compatibility program for FAA approval which sets 
forth the measures the operator has taken or proposes to reduce 
existing non-compatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional 
non-compatible uses.
    The FAA has formally received the noise compatibility program for 
Santa Barbara Airport, effective on August 3, 2005. The airport 
operator has requested that the FAA review this material and that the 
noise mitigation measures, to be implemented jointly by the airport and 
surrounding communities, be approved as a noise compatibility program 
under section 47504 of the Act. Preliminary review of the submitted 
material indicates that it conforms to FAR part 150 requirements for 
the submittal of noise compatibility programs, but that further review 
will be necessary prior to approval or disapproval of the program. The 
formal review period, limited by law to a maximum of 180 days, will be 
completed on or before January 29, 2006.
    The FAA's detailed evaluation will be conducted under the 
provisions of 14 CFR part 150, section 150.33. The primary 
considerations in the evaluation process are whether the proposed 
measures may reduce the level of aviation safety or create an undue 
burden on interstate or foreign commerce, and whether they are 
reasonably consistent with obtaining the goal of reducing existing non-
compatible land uses and preventing the introduction of additional non-
compatible land uses.
    Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed program 
with specific reference to these factors. All comments relating to 
these factors, other than those properly addressed to local land use 
authorities, will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. 
Copies of the noise exposure maps and the proposed noise compatibility 
program are available for examination at the following locations:
    Federal Aviation Administration, Community and Environmental Needs 
Division, APP-600, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.
    Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region, Airports 
Division, Room 3012, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, CA 90261.
    Karen Ramsdell, Airport Director, Santa Barbara Airport, 601 
Firestone Road, Goleta, CA 93117.
    Questions may be directed to the individuals named above under the 
heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California on August 3, 2005.
Mark A. McClardy,
Manager, Airports Division, AWP-600 Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 05-16327 Filed 8-16-05; 8:45 am]
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