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2011.
Christopher Glasow,
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials
Safety.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Approval of Noise Compatibility
Program for San Diego International,
San Diego, CA
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice .
AGENCY:
The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) announces its
findings on the noise compatibility
program submitted by San Diego
Regional Airport Authority under the
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq.
(formerly the Aviation Safety and Noise
Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to
as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 150 (hereinafter
referred to as ‘‘Part 150’’). On November
10, 2009, the FAA determined that the
noise exposure maps submitted by San
Diego Regional Airport Authority under
Part 150 were in compliance with
applicable requirements. On June 30,
2011, the FAA approved the San Diego
International Airport noise
compatibility program. Fourteen (14) of
the nineteen (19) total number of
recommendations of the program were
approved. No program elements relating
to new or revised flight procedures for
noise abatement were proposed by the
airport operator.
DATES: Effective Date: The effective date
of the FAA’s approval of the Noise
Compatibility Program for San Diego
International Airport is June 30, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Victor Globa, Environmental Protection
Specialist, Federal Aviation
Administration, Los Angeles Airports
District Office, Mailing Address: P.O.
Box 92007, Los Angeles, California
90009–2007. Street Address: 15000
Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale,
California 90261. Telephone: 310/725–
3637. Documents reflecting this FAA
action may be reviewed at this same
location.
SUMMARY:
This
notice announces that the FAA has
given its overall approval to the Noise
Compatibility Program for San Diego
International Airport, effective June 30,
2011.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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
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 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 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
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
part 150, section 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. Prior to an FAA decision on a
request to implement the action, an
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environmental review of the proposed
action may be required. 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-inaid funding from the FAA. Where
federal funding is sought, requests for
project grants must be submitted to the
FAA Los Angeles Airports District
Office in the Western-Pacific Region.
The San Diego International Airport
study contains a proposed noise
compatibility program comprised of
actions designed for phased
implementation by airport management
and adjacent jurisdictions from June 21,
2010 to the year 2014. 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 January 5, 2011, and
was required by a provision of the Act
to approve or disapprove the program
within 180 days (other than 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 19
proposed actions for noise abatement,
noise mitigation, land use planning and
program management on and off the
airport. The FAA completed its review
and determined that the procedural and
substantive requirements of the Act and
part 150 have been satisfied. The overall
program was approved by the FAA,
effective June 30, 2011.
FAA approval was granted for
fourteen (14) specific program measures.
The approved measures included such
items as: Sound Attenuate Additional
Eligible Non-Residential Noise Sensitive
Receptor Buildings for noncompatible
development that were constructed or
existed before October 1, 1998; Sound
Attenuate Eligible Residential Units has
been approved for homes or
noncompatible development that were
constructed or existed before October 1,
1998; Urge the City of San Diego to
Prohibit New Incompatible Land Use
Development was approved since the
Federal government has no control over
local land use planning and this
measure is within the authority of the
San Diego Regional Airport Authority
and local planning jurisdictions;
Continue to Encourage City
Participation in the Compatibility
Planning Process was approved since
the Federal government has no control
over local land use planning and this
measure is within the authority of the
San Diego Regional Airport Authority
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and local planning jurisdictions;
Continue to Serve as the San Diego
County Airport Land Use Commission
was approved since the Federal
government has no control over local
land use planning and this measure is
within the authority of the San Diego
Regional Airport Authority and local
planning jurisdictions, (Approval of this
measure does not extend to or
necessarily endorse decisions of the
Airport Land Use Commission.);
Maintain Existing Noise Information
Department was approved; Continue to
Maintain and Improve the Aircraft
Noise and Operations Monitoring
System (ANOMS) was approved for
purposes of part 150, (Approval of this
measure does not obligate the FAA to
participate in funding the acquisition or
installation of the permanent noise
monitors and associated equipment. For
the purpose of aviation safety, this
approval does not extend to the use of
monitoring equipment for enforcement
purposes by in-situ measurement of any
pre-set noise thresholds.); Design and
Implement a Fly Quiet Program was
approved since this measure is within
the jurisdiction of the airport
management, (This approval does not
imply approval of any enforcement
actions to ensure compliance with flight
procedures by the Airport Sponsor. Any
recommended change to existing flight
procedures not approved in this NCP
and any flight procedures or flight
tracks not already in place at SAN are
disapproved for inclusion in the
handbook. Such changes would need to
be separately reviewed, for reasons of
aviation safety and efficiency, by the
FAA. Noise mitigation measures must
be accompanied by an analysis
demonstrating their noise benefits.
Changes in flight procedures normally
also need appropriate environmental
analysis. Any new procedures proposed
for noise abatement at SAN may not be
implemented prior to a study to
determine whether they can be
implemented safely and efficiently, and
whether they are noise beneficial.
Wording for publications and signage,
and location of any on-airport signage,
must be coordinated with the FAA
before final issuance. Approval of this
measure does not obligate the FAA to
participate in funding the acquisition or
installation of the permanent noise
monitors and associated equipment.);
Maintain Airport Noise Advisory
Committee was approved; The Noise
Information Officer will Meet on a
Regular Basis with Representatives from
Commercial Airlines and General
Aviation was approved but does not
require the representatives to meet;
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Deliver Airport Use Regulations to Each
Airline was approved but does not
require the air carriers to meet; Continue
to Provide Noise and Aircraft
Operations Information in the Quarterly
Noise Reports was approved, (For the
purpose of aviation safety, this approval
does not extend to the use of monitoring
equipment for enforcement purposes by
in-situ measurement of any pre-set noise
thresholds.); Revise the Noise Exposure
Map was approved; and, Revise the
Noise Compatibility Program was
approved and this approval does not
extend to potential regulatory action
affecting general aviation and commuter
aircraft operations or to enforcement
structures not otherwise specifically
approved by the FAA.
FAA disapproved five (5) specific
program measures. The disapproved
measures included: Develop and
Implement Left Turn ‘‘Over-the-Bay’’
Departure Route was disapproved since
the analysis shows no effect or benefit
on the Community Noise Equivalent
Level (CNEL) 65 dB contour and the
measure may adversely impact
operational safety and efficiency;
Encourage the FAA and Airlines
Operating at SAN to Use Continuous
Descent Approaches for Arrivals to
Runway 27 was disapproved since the
analysis does not demonstrate the
measure’s noise benefits on the 65 dB
CNEL contour; Maintain Westerly
Runway Heading (275-degrees) or 290degree Heading for Runway 27
Departures Until One and One Half
Miles West of the Shoreline, Weather,
Airspace, and Safety Permitting was
disapproved since the analysis does not
demonstrate the measure’s noise
benefits on the 65 dB CNEL contour;
Sound Attenuate Additional Eligible
Residential Units Based on Hill Effects
Behind the Start of Takeoff was
disapproved for purposes of part 150
since additional information and
analysis is necessary to justify the
measure’s noise benefits; and, Cooperate
with Public Agencies Concerning Air
Service was disapproved for purposes of
part 150 since the Federal government
has no control over local land use
planning and this measure is within the
authority of the San Diego Regional
Airport Authority and local planning
jurisdictions.
These determinations are set forth in
detail in a Record of Approval signed by
the Manager, Airports Division (AWP–
600) on June 30, 2011. 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
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San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority.
The Record of Approval also will be
available on-line at: https://www.faa.gov/
airports/environmental/airport_noise/
part_150/states/.
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Mark A. McClardy,
Manager, Airports Division, Western-Pacific
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Federal Highway Administration
Buy America Waiver Notification
Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice provides
information regarding the FHWA’s
finding that a Buy America waiver is
appropriate for the use of non-domestic
RuggCom RS900G, RS900L, and RS930L
network controllers for replacement of
outdated network controllers on
Recovery Act project; X–STP–S000(497)
in Oregon State.
DATES: The effective date of the waiver
is August 3, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
questions about this notice, please
contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA
Office of Program Administration, (202)
366–1562, or via e-mail at
gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal
questions, please contact Mr. Michael
Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief
Counsel, (202) 366–4928, or via e-mail
at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office
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4:30 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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SUMMARY:
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The FHWA’s Buy America policy in
23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic
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the public interest or when satisfactory
quality domestic steel and iron products
are not sufficiently available. This
notice provides information regarding
the FHWA’s finding that a Buy America
waiver is appropriate to use nondomestic RuggCom RS900G, RS900L,
and RS930L network controllers for
replacement of outdated network
controllers on Recovery Act project; X–
STP–S000(497) in Oregon State.
In accordance with Division A,
section 123 of the ‘‘Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2010’’ (Pub. L. 111–
117), the FHWA published a notice of
intent to issue a waiver on its Web site
for RuggCom RS900G, RS900L, and
RS930L network controllers for
replacement of outdated network
controllers (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
construction/contracts/
waivers.cfm?id=54) on April 6th. The
FHWA received three comments in
response to the publication. The first
comment suggested a potential domestic
manufacturer; Optelecom-NKF based in
Maryland. Optelecom-NKF was
contacted by ODOT, and the company
stated that their products are
manufactured outside the country but
assembled domestically. The second
commenter simply opposed the waiver
request but did not suggest a domestic
manufacturer. The third commenter
supported the waiver request based on
his experience with the RuggCom
RS900G, RS900L, and RS930L network
controllers. During the 15-day comment
period, the FHWA conducted additional
nationwide review to locate potential
domestic manufacturers for RuggCom
RS900G, RS900L, and RS930L network
controllers. Based on all the information
available to the agency, the FHWA
concludes that there are no domestic
manufacturers of RuggCom RS900G,
RS900L, and RS930L network
controllers.
In accordance with the provisions of
section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU
Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub.
L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), the FHWA
is providing this notice as its finding
that a waiver of Buy America
requirements is appropriate. The FHWA
invites public comment on this finding
for an additional 15 days following the
effective date of the finding. Comments
may be submitted to the FHWA’s Web
site via the link provided to the Oregon
waiver page noted above.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161,
23 CFR 635.410.
Issued on: July 26, 2011.
Victor M. Mendez,
Federal Highway Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for San Diego
International, San Diego, CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice .
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its
findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by San Diego
Regional Airport Authority under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et
seq. (formerly the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter
referred to as ``the Act'') and 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
part 150 (hereinafter referred to as ``Part 150''). On November 10,
2009, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by San
Diego Regional Airport Authority under Part 150 were in compliance with
applicable requirements. On June 30, 2011, the FAA approved the San
Diego International Airport noise compatibility program. Fourteen (14)
of the nineteen (19) total number of recommendations of the program
were approved. No program elements relating to new or revised flight
procedures for noise abatement were proposed by the airport operator.
DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of the FAA's approval of the
Noise Compatibility Program for San Diego International Airport is June
30, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victor Globa, Environmental Protection
Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Los Angeles Airports
District Office, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles,
California 90009-2007. Street Address: 15000 Aviation Boulevard,
Lawndale, California 90261. Telephone: 310/725-3637. 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 San Diego
International Airport, effective June 30, 2011.
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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 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 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 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 non-compatible 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
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 part 150, section 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. Prior to an FAA decision on a request to implement the
action, an environmental review of the proposed action may be required.
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 Los Angeles Airports
District Office in the Western-Pacific Region.
The San Diego International Airport study contains a proposed noise
compatibility program comprised of actions designed for phased
implementation by airport management and adjacent jurisdictions from
June 21, 2010 to the year 2014. 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
January 5, 2011, and was required by a provision of the Act to approve
or disapprove the program within 180 days (other than 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 19 proposed actions for noise
abatement, noise mitigation, land use planning and program management
on and off the airport. The FAA completed its review and determined
that the procedural and substantive requirements of the Act and part
150 have been satisfied. The overall program was approved by the FAA,
effective June 30, 2011.
FAA approval was granted for fourteen (14) specific program
measures. The approved measures included such items as: Sound Attenuate
Additional Eligible Non-Residential Noise Sensitive Receptor Buildings
for noncompatible development that were constructed or existed before
October 1, 1998; Sound Attenuate Eligible Residential Units has been
approved for homes or noncompatible development that were constructed
or existed before October 1, 1998; Urge the City of San Diego to
Prohibit New Incompatible Land Use Development was approved since the
Federal government has no control over local land use planning and this
measure is within the authority of the San Diego Regional Airport
Authority and local planning jurisdictions; Continue to Encourage City
Participation in the Compatibility Planning Process was approved since
the Federal government has no control over local land use planning and
this measure is within the authority of the San Diego Regional Airport
Authority and local planning jurisdictions; Continue to Serve as the
San Diego County Airport Land Use Commission was approved since the
Federal government has no control over local land use planning and this
measure is within the authority of the San Diego Regional Airport
Authority and local planning jurisdictions, (Approval of this measure
does not extend to or necessarily endorse decisions of the Airport Land
Use Commission.); Maintain Existing Noise Information Department was
approved; Continue to Maintain and Improve the Aircraft Noise and
Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS) was approved for purposes of part
150, (Approval of this measure does not obligate the FAA to participate
in funding the acquisition or installation of the permanent noise
monitors and associated equipment. For the purpose of aviation safety,
this approval does not extend to the use of monitoring equipment for
enforcement purposes by in-situ measurement of any pre-set noise
thresholds.); Design and Implement a Fly Quiet Program was approved
since this measure is within the jurisdiction of the airport
management, (This approval does not imply approval of any enforcement
actions to ensure compliance with flight procedures by the Airport
Sponsor. Any recommended change to existing flight procedures not
approved in this NCP and any flight procedures or flight tracks not
already in place at SAN are disapproved for inclusion in the handbook.
Such changes would need to be separately reviewed, for reasons of
aviation safety and efficiency, by the FAA. Noise mitigation measures
must be accompanied by an analysis demonstrating their noise benefits.
Changes in flight procedures normally also need appropriate
environmental analysis. Any new procedures proposed for noise abatement
at SAN may not be implemented prior to a study to determine whether
they can be implemented safely and efficiently, and whether they are
noise beneficial. Wording for publications and signage, and location of
any on-airport signage, must be coordinated with the FAA before final
issuance. Approval of this measure does not obligate the FAA to
participate in funding the acquisition or installation of the permanent
noise monitors and associated equipment.); Maintain Airport Noise
Advisory Committee was approved; The Noise Information Officer will
Meet on a Regular Basis with Representatives from Commercial Airlines
and General Aviation was approved but does not require the
representatives to meet;
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Deliver Airport Use Regulations to Each Airline was approved but does
not require the air carriers to meet; Continue to Provide Noise and
Aircraft Operations Information in the Quarterly Noise Reports was
approved, (For the purpose of aviation safety, this approval does not
extend to the use of monitoring equipment for enforcement purposes by
in-situ measurement of any pre-set noise thresholds.); Revise the Noise
Exposure Map was approved; and, Revise the Noise Compatibility Program
was approved and this approval does not extend to potential regulatory
action affecting general aviation and commuter aircraft operations or
to enforcement structures not otherwise specifically approved by the
FAA.
FAA disapproved five (5) specific program measures. The disapproved
measures included: Develop and Implement Left Turn ``Over-the-Bay''
Departure Route was disapproved since the analysis shows no effect or
benefit on the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) 65 dB contour
and the measure may adversely impact operational safety and efficiency;
Encourage the FAA and Airlines Operating at SAN to Use Continuous
Descent Approaches for Arrivals to Runway 27 was disapproved since the
analysis does not demonstrate the measure's noise benefits on the 65 dB
CNEL contour; Maintain Westerly Runway Heading (275-degrees) or 290-
degree Heading for Runway 27 Departures Until One and One Half Miles
West of the Shoreline, Weather, Airspace, and Safety Permitting was
disapproved since the analysis does not demonstrate the measure's noise
benefits on the 65 dB CNEL contour; Sound Attenuate Additional Eligible
Residential Units Based on Hill Effects Behind the Start of Takeoff was
disapproved for purposes of part 150 since additional information and
analysis is necessary to justify the measure's noise benefits; and,
Cooperate with Public Agencies Concerning Air Service was disapproved
for purposes of part 150 since the Federal government has no control
over local land use planning and this measure is within the authority
of the San Diego Regional Airport Authority and local planning
jurisdictions.
These determinations are set forth in detail in a Record of
Approval signed by the Manager, Airports Division (AWP-600) on June 30,
2011. 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 Regional Airport Authority.
The Record of Approval also will be available on-line at: https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/airport_noise/part_150/states/.
Issued in Hawthorne on July 15, 2011.
Mark A. McClardy,
Manager, Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region .
[FR Doc. 2011-19499 Filed 8-1-11; 8:45 am]
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