Noise Exposure Map Notice: Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review, 75802-75803 [06-9752]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 75802 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 242 / Monday, December 18, 2006 / Notices Department of Public Works Public Information officer to periodically distribute VNAP press releases to aviation media; Periodically provide updated VNAP information for distribution by Fixed Base Operators; Erect monument signs on airport property along El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road to inform drivers of the existence and location of the airport; Produce signs, stickers, etc., using VNAP logo and prominently display and utilize as appropriate; Conduct biannual VNAP training classes and Implement the recently adopted ‘‘Fly Friendly Program.’’ FAA disapproved the following Noise Abatement measures: When traffic volume permits, CRQ ATCT should instruct pilots to delay the left turn from Runway 24 until aircraft is west of I–5. This measure would adversely impact the efficiency of navigable airspace at CRQ, further deviation from protected routes would place IFR aircraft at risk. Work with FAA to develop a GPS/ RNAV departure procedure to emulate the ‘‘Alpha Departure’’ VNAP. This measure was disapproved pending submission of additional information to make an informed decision. The NCP did not quantify this measure’s noise reduction benefits. FAA took no action on the following Noise Abatement Measure: Consider joining Sound Initiative, A Coalition for Quieter Skies. FAA action on this measure would conflict with antilobbying restrictions on Federal agencies. FAA disapproved the following Program Management Measures: Upgrade GEMS software to ANOMS8 and upgrade computer hardware as necessary to support operations of ANOMS8. If eligible for AIP funding, hardware should be upgraded at existing NMTs and two additional NMTs should be installed at CRQ. This measure was disapproved for the purposes of part 150 with respect to Airport Improvement Program funding. Section 189 of Public Law 108–176, Vision 100-Century of Reauthorization Act of 2003 specifically prohibits FAA approval of part 150 program measures that require AIP funding to mitigate aircraft noise outside of DNL (CNEL) 65 through Fiscally Year 2007; When Feasible, CRQ ATCT should encourage the use of the VNAP. This measure was disapproved because implementation of this measure by the ATCT would adversely affect air traffic workload and efficiency; Conduct the recommended workload study. This measure was disapproved because it is outside of the scope of 14 CFR part 150. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 Dec 15, 2006 Jkt 211001 These determinations are set forth, in detail, in the Record of Approval signed by the Manager of the Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region, on December 5, 2006. 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 San Diego County Public Works Department. The Record of Approval will be available online at: https://www.faa.gov/ airports_airtraffic/airports/ environmental/airport_noise/part_150/ states/. Issued in Hawthorne, California on December 11, 2006. Mark A. McClardy, Manager, Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region, AWP–600. [FR Doc. 06–9740 Filed 12–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Noise Exposure Map Notice: Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by Saint Louis County for Spirit of St. Louis Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et. seq (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 CFR Part 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Spirit of St. Louis Airport under Part 150 in conjunction with the noise exposure map, and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before June 10, 2007 DATES: The effective date of the FAA’s determination on the noise exposure maps and of the start of its review of the associated noise compatibility program is December 12, 2006. The public comment period ends February 10, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark H. Schenkelberg, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106, 816–329–2645. Comments on the proposed noise compatibility program should also be submitted to the above office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA finds PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that the noise exposure maps submitted for Spirit of St. Louis Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements of Part 150, effective December 12, 2006. Further, FAA is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program for that airport which will be approved or disapproved on or before June 10, 2007. This notice also announces the availability of this program for public review and comment. Under 49 U.S.C., section 47503 (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’), an airport operator may submit to the FAA noise exposure maps which meet applicable regulations and which depict non-compatible land uses as of the date of submission of such maps, a description of projected aircraft operations, and the ways in which such operations will affect such maps. The Act requires such maps to be developed in consultation with interested and affected parties in the local community, government agencies, and persons using the airport. 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 take to reduce existing noncompatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional noncompatible uses. St. Louis County submitted to the FAA on November 6, 2006, noise exposure maps, descriptions and other documentation that were produced during the FAR Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Study. It was requested that the FAA review this material as the noise exposure maps, as described in section 47503 of the Act, 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. The FAA has completed its review of the noise exposure maps and related descriptions submitted by St. Louis County. The specific documentation determined to constitute the noise exposure maps includes: 1. Existing Noise Exposure Map (2001). 2. Future Noise Exposure Map (2009). The FAA has determined that these maps for Spirit of St. Louis Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements. This determination is effective on December 12, 2006. FAA’s E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 242 / Monday, December 18, 2006 / Notices determination on an airport operator’s noise exposure maps is limited to a finding that the maps were developed in accordance with the procedures contained in appendix A of FAR Part 150. Such determination does not constitute approval of the applicant’s data, information or plans, or constitute a commitment to approve a noise compatibility program or to fund the implementation of that program. If questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific properties to noise exposure contours depicted on a noise exposure map submitted under section 47503 of the Act, it should be noted that the FAA is not involved in any way in determining the relative locations of specific properties with regard to the depicted noise contours, or in interpreting the noise exposure maps to resolve questions concerning, for example, which properties should be covered by the provisions of section 47506 of the Act. These functions are inseparable from the ultimate land use control and planning responsibilities of local government. These local responsibilies are not changed in any way under Part 150 or through FAA’s review of noise exposure maps. Therefore, the responsibility for the detailed overlaying of noise exposure contours onto the map depicting properties on the surface rests exclusively with the airport operator that submitted those maps, or with those public agencies and planning agencies with which consultation is required under section 47503 of the Act. The FAA has relied on the certification by the airport operator, under section 150.21 of FAR Part 150, that the statutorily required consultation has been accomplished. The FAA has formally received the noise compatibility program for Spirit of St. Louis Airport, also effective on December 12, 2006. Preliminary review of the submitted material indicates that it conforms to the 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 June 10, 2007. 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, create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, or be reasonably consistent with obtaining the goal of reducing existing non-compatible land uses and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:16 Dec 15, 2006 Jkt 211001 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, 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, the FAA’s evaluation of the maps, and the proposed noise compatibility program are available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region Airports Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106 Richard E. Hrabko, Director of Aviation, Spirit of St. Louis, 18270 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005 Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, December 12, 2006. George A. Hendon, Manager, Central Region Airports Division. [FR Doc. 06–9752 Filed 12–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2006–43] Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. AGENCY: 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 a certain petition 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 January 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FAA–2006–26279–1 by any of the following methods: PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75803 • 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– 0001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. 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 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Mr. Robert Stegeman (816–329–4140), Small Airplane Directorate (ACE–111), Federal Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; or Frances Shaver (202–267–9681), Office of Rulemaking (ARM–1), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85 and 11.91. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Issued in Washington, DC, on December 11, 2006. Pamela Hamilton-Powell, Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petitions for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2006–26279–1. Petitioner: Cessna Aircraft Company. Sections of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR part 23, §§ 23.25, 23.29, 23.235, 23.471, 23.473, 23.477, 23.479, 23.481, 23.483, 23.485, 23.493, 23.499, 23.723, 23.725, 23.726, 23.727, 23.959, 23.1583(c)(1) and (2), Appendix C23.1, Appendix D23.1 through Amendment 23–55. Description of Relief Sought: To allow Cessna Aircraft Company to obtain a type certificate for the Cessna Model 525C with parallel rules of Title 14 CFR part 25. [FR Doc. E6–21454 Filed 12–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Noise Exposure Map Notice: 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 its 
determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by Saint Louis 
County for Spirit of St. Louis Airport under the provisions of 49 
U.S.C. 47501 et. seq (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 
CFR Part 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA 
also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility 
program that was submitted for Spirit of St. Louis Airport under Part 
150 in conjunction with the noise exposure map, and that this program 
will be approved or disapproved on or before June 10, 2007

DATES: The effective date of the FAA's determination on the noise 
exposure maps and of the start of its review of the associated noise 
compatibility program is December 12, 2006. The public comment period 
ends February 10, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark H. Schenkelberg, 901 Locust, 
Kansas City, MO 64106, 816-329-2645. Comments on the proposed noise 
compatibility program should also be submitted to the above office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA finds 
that the noise exposure maps submitted for Spirit of St. Louis Airport 
are in compliance with applicable requirements of Part 150, effective 
December 12, 2006. Further, FAA is reviewing a proposed noise 
compatibility program for that airport which will be approved or 
disapproved on or before June 10, 2007. This notice also announces the 
availability of this program for public review and comment.
    Under 49 U.S.C., section 47503 (the Aviation Safety and Noise 
Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ``the Act''), an airport 
operator may submit to the FAA noise exposure maps which meet 
applicable regulations and which depict non-compatible land uses as of 
the date of submission of such maps, a description of projected 
aircraft operations, and the ways in which such operations will affect 
such maps. The Act requires such maps to be developed in consultation 
with interested and affected parties in the local community, government 
agencies, and persons using the airport.
    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 take to reduce 
existing non-compatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional 
non-compatible uses.
    St. Louis County submitted to the FAA on November 6, 2006, noise 
exposure maps, descriptions and other documentation that were produced 
during the FAR Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Study. It was 
requested that the FAA review this material as the noise exposure maps, 
as described in section 47503 of the Act, 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.
    The FAA has completed its review of the noise exposure maps and 
related descriptions submitted by St. Louis County. The specific 
documentation determined to constitute the noise exposure maps 
includes:
    1. Existing Noise Exposure Map (2001).
    2. Future Noise Exposure Map (2009).
    The FAA has determined that these maps for Spirit of St. Louis 
Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements. This 
determination is effective on December 12, 2006. FAA's

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determination on an airport operator's noise exposure maps is limited 
to a finding that the maps were developed in accordance with the 
procedures contained in appendix A of FAR Part 150. Such determination 
does not constitute approval of the applicant's data, information or 
plans, or constitute a commitment to approve a noise compatibility 
program or to fund the implementation of that program.
    If questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific 
properties to noise exposure contours depicted on a noise exposure map 
submitted under section 47503 of the Act, it should be noted that the 
FAA is not involved in any way in determining the relative locations of 
specific properties with regard to the depicted noise contours, or in 
interpreting the noise exposure maps to resolve questions concerning, 
for example, which properties should be covered by the provisions of 
section 47506 of the Act. These functions are inseparable from the 
ultimate land use control and planning responsibilities of local 
government. These local responsibilies are not changed in any way under 
Part 150 or through FAA's review of noise exposure maps. Therefore, the 
responsibility for the detailed overlaying of noise exposure contours 
onto the map depicting properties on the surface rests exclusively with 
the airport operator that submitted those maps, or with those public 
agencies and planning agencies with which consultation is required 
under section 47503 of the Act. The FAA has relied on the certification 
by the airport operator, under section 150.21 of FAR Part 150, that the 
statutorily required consultation has been accomplished.
    The FAA has formally received the noise compatibility program for 
Spirit of St. Louis Airport, also effective on December 12, 2006. 
Preliminary review of the submitted material indicates that it conforms 
to the 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 June 10, 2007.
    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, create an undue 
burden on interstate or foreign commerce, or be 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, 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, the FAA's evaluation of the maps, and the proposed noise 
compatibility program are available for examination at the following 
locations:

Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region Airports Division, 901 
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106
Richard E. Hrabko, Director of Aviation, Spirit of St. Louis, 18270 
Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005

    Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the 
heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Dated: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, December 12, 2006.
George A. Hendon,
Manager, Central Region Airports Division.
[FR Doc. 06-9752 Filed 12-15-06; 8:45 am]
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