Request for Comments on the Federal Aviation Administration's Review the Civil Aviation Noise Policy; Extension of Comment Period, 44183-44184 [2023-14597]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / Notices comment for 60 days from the publication date of this notice. Under the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act (49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq.), an airport operator (hereinafter referred to as Sponsor) who has submitted NEMs that are found by the FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of part 150 may submit for FAA approval a NCP or NCP Update that sets forth the measures the Sponsor has taken, or proposes to take, to reduce existing noncompatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional noncompatible uses within the area covered by the NEMs. The FAA has formally received the NCP Update for the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport effective on May 26, 2023. The City of Westfield, Massachusetts, through its Aviation Department, requested the FAA review this material and that the noise mitigation measures, to be implemented jointly by the Sponsor and surrounding communities, be approved as NCP Update under the Act. Preliminary review of the submitted material indicates that it conforms to part 150 requirements for the submittal of an NCP, but that further review is necessary prior to approval or disapproval of the NCP Update. The formal review period, limited by law to a maximum of 180 days, will be completed on or before November 22, 2023. A public information meeting on the NCP Update was held by the Sponsor on March 16, 2022, and a public hearing was held on February 1, 2023. The FAA’s detailed evaluation will be conducted under the provisions of part 150, § 105.33. 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. Each airport NCP/NCP Update 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 Sponsor with respect to which measures should be recommended for action. The FAA’s approval or disapproval of each specific measure proposed by a Sponsor in an NCP/NCP Update is determined by applying approval criteria prescribed in § 150.35(b) of part 150. Only measures that meet the approval criteria can be approved and considered for Federal funding eligibility. FAA approval or disapproval of a measure only indicates VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Jul 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 whether that measure would, if implemented, be consistent with the purposes of part 150. When a measure is disapproved by the FAA, Sponsors are encouraged to work with their communities and the FAA, outside of the part 150 process as necessary, to implement initiatives that provide noise benefits for the surrounding community. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed NCP Update with specific reference to these factors. To maximize the effectiveness of comments and the FAA’s understanding of them, comments should be as specific as possible, identifying the concern(s) as well as suggested or desired resolution to the concern(s). When possible, quote text and cite details such as page and section numbers, NCP Update measure number, etc. to which the comment(s) pertain. This commenting procedure is intended to ensure that substantive comments and concerns are made available to the FAA in a timely manner so that the FAA has an opportunity to address them in its Record of Approval. All comments in their entirety become part of the public record, including any personal information provided in the comment including name, address, phone number, etc. All relevant comments, other than those properly addressed to local land use authorities, will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. Copies of the proposed NCP Update are available for examination online at: www.barnesairport.com and hard copy is available at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, 110 Airport Road, Suite 207, Westfield, MA 01085. Please direct questions or requests to arrange an appointment to review the NCP Update document to the individual named above under the heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in New England Regional Office, Burlington, MA, on July 6, 2023. Julie Seltsam-Wilps, Deputy Director, ANE–600. [FR Doc. 2023–14653 Filed 7–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No.: FAA–2023–0855-] Request for Comments on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Review the Civil Aviation Noise Policy; Extension of Comment Period Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44183 Notice of public meeting; Request for comments. ACTION: On May 1, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a Request for comments seeking input on its review of four key considerations of its civil aviation noise policy, in the context of noise metrics and noise thresholds. The civil aviation noise policy sets forth how the FAA analyzes, explains, and publicly presents changes in noise exposure from aviation activity. The comment period for the request for comments was scheduled to end on July 31, 2023. FAA received several requests to extend the comment period. The FAA is extending the comment period for the request for comments by 60 days. DATES: The comment period to the request for comments published on May 1, 2023, at 88 FR 26641, is extended from July 31, 2023, to September 29, 2023. SUMMARY: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2023–0855 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the public meeting, see the Public Participation heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which you can review at https://www.dot.gov/privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 44184 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / Notices Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning this action, contact Mr. Donald S. Scata, Jr. or Ms. Krystyna Bednarczyk, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–0606; email NoisePolicyReview@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 1, 2023, the FAA published a request for comments in the Federal Register seeking public comments from interested individuals, entities, and other parties on our review of four key considerations of our civil aviation noise policy (88 FR 26641). The request for comments stated that the comment period would close on July 31, 2023. The FAA received requests to extend the comment period by members of the public, a city councilmember from a major metropolitan area, and from a consortium of nine industry groups representing national, regional, and ultra low-cost passenger carriers; the general aviation aircraft sector; cargo airlines; airport executives; and local, regional and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. Some requestors stated that the scope of FAA’s review is ‘‘extremely broad,’’ ‘‘potential changes . . . would have significant implications for commercial airlines, airports, public air transport, and the FAA,’’ and therefore requested additional time to evaluate the ‘‘complex issues and implications raised by these questions, and to formulate a comprehensive and well-reasoned response.’’ Other requestors noted that the FAA’s request for comments overlaps with efforts to meet and confer with Congressional representatives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and to provide comments in response to the DOT’s request for information on critical issues related to drafting a national advanced air mobility (AAM) strategy, which would be open for 60 days and close on July 17, 2023. 88 FR 31593 (May 17, 2023). Commenters noted that having a two complicated and technical Federal Register notices due at approximately the same time, while other related and time-sensitive matters also require the attention of requesters, would create undue hardship on the public. The requests for an extension ranged from 60 to 90 days. The FAA is granting an VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Jul 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 extension of the comment period for the request for comments through September 29, 2023. Issued in Washington, DC, on July 5, 2023. Julie Ann Marks, Deputy Director, Office of Environment and Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–14597 Filed 7–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Open Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Risk-Sharing Mechanisms Departmental Offices, U.S. Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces that the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Advisory Committee on Risk-Sharing Mechanisms (ACRSM) will meet at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Cash Room, Washington, DC 20220, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, July 26, 2023. The Committee meeting will be held in person and virtually and is open to the public. DATES: Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Cash Room, Washington, DC 20220. The public can attend remotely via live webcast at: www.yorkcast.com/ treasury/events/2023/07/26/acrsm. The public can attend remotely via live webcast at www.yorkcast.com/treasury/ events/2023/07/26/acrsm. The webcast will also be available through the Committee’s website at https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/ financial-markets-financial-institutionsand-fiscal-service/federal-insuranceoffice/terrorism-risk-insurance-program/ advisory-committee-on-risk-sharingmechanisms-acrsm. Requests for reasonable accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act should be directed to Snider Page, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Treasury, at (202) 622–0341, or snider.page@treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annette Burris, Senior Insurance Regulatory Policy Analyst, Federal Insurance Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 1410, Washington, DC 20220, at (202) 622–2541. Persons who have difficulty hearing or speaking may access this number via TTY by calling SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the toll-free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001–1014, through implementing regulations at 41 CFR 102–3.150. Public Comment: Members of the public wishing to comment on the business of the ACRSM are invited to submit written statements by any of the following methods: Electronic Statements • Send electronic comments to acrsm@treasury.gov. Paper Statements • Send paper statements in triplicate to the Advisory Committee on RiskSharing Mechanisms, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 1410, Washington, DC 20220. In general, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will post all statements on its website at https://www.treasury.gov/ initiatives/fio/acrsm/Pages/default.aspx without change, including any business or personal information provided, such as names, addresses, email addresses, or telephone numbers. The U.S. Department of the Treasury will also make such statements available for public inspection and copying in the U.S. Department of the Treasury Library, 720 Madison Place NW, Room 1020, Washington, DC 20220, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can make an appointment to inspect statements by telephoning (202) 622–2000. All statements received, including attachments and other supporting materials, are part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. Background: The ACRSM provides advice and recommendations to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) with respect to (1) the creation and development of nongovernmental, private market risk-sharing mechanisms for protection against losses arising from acts of terrorism, and (2) FIO’s administration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP). Tentative Agenda/Topics for Discussion: This will be the first ACRSM meeting of 2023. In this meeting, the ACRSM will address, consistent with its charter’s mandate, topics related to the role of nongovernmental mechanisms in supporting the terrorism risk insurance E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44183-44184]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14597]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No.: FAA-2023-0855-]


Request for Comments on the Federal Aviation Administration's 
Review the Civil Aviation Noise Policy; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting; Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: On May 1, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
published a Request for comments seeking input on its review of four 
key considerations of its civil aviation noise policy, in the context 
of noise metrics and noise thresholds. The civil aviation noise policy 
sets forth how the FAA analyzes, explains, and publicly presents 
changes in noise exposure from aviation activity. The comment period 
for the request for comments was scheduled to end on July 31, 2023. FAA 
received several requests to extend the comment period. The FAA is 
extending the comment period for the request for comments by 60 days.

DATES: The comment period to the request for comments published on May 
1, 2023, at 88 FR 26641, is extended from July 31, 2023, to September 
29, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2023-0855 
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. 
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room 
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket 
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
    Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and 
additional information on the public meeting, see the Public 
Participation heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this 
document.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts 
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which you can review at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at 
https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions 
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket

[[Page 44184]]

Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning this action, 
contact Mr. Donald S. Scata, Jr. or Ms. Krystyna Bednarczyk, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 
20591; telephone (202) 267-0606; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 1, 2023, the FAA published a request 
for comments in the Federal Register seeking public comments from 
interested individuals, entities, and other parties on our review of 
four key considerations of our civil aviation noise policy (88 FR 
26641). The request for comments stated that the comment period would 
close on July 31, 2023. The FAA received requests to extend the comment 
period by members of the public, a city councilmember from a major 
metropolitan area, and from a consortium of nine industry groups 
representing national, regional, and ultra low-cost passenger carriers; 
the general aviation aircraft sector; cargo airlines; airport 
executives; and local, regional and state governing bodies that own and 
operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. Some 
requestors stated that the scope of FAA's review is ``extremely 
broad,'' ``potential changes . . . would have significant implications 
for commercial airlines, airports, public air transport, and the FAA,'' 
and therefore requested additional time to evaluate the ``complex 
issues and implications raised by these questions, and to formulate a 
comprehensive and well-reasoned response.'' Other requestors noted that 
the FAA's request for comments overlaps with efforts to meet and confer 
with Congressional representatives on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 
2023 introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives' Transportation 
and Infrastructure Committee and to provide comments in response to the 
DOT's request for information on critical issues related to drafting a 
national advanced air mobility (AAM) strategy, which would be open for 
60 days and close on July 17, 2023. 88 FR 31593 (May 17, 2023). 
Commenters noted that having a two complicated and technical Federal 
Register notices due at approximately the same time, while other 
related and time-sensitive matters also require the attention of 
requesters, would create undue hardship on the public. The requests for 
an extension ranged from 60 to 90 days. The FAA is granting an 
extension of the comment period for the request for comments through 
September 29, 2023.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 5, 2023.
Julie Ann Marks,
Deputy Director, Office of Environment and Energy.
[FR Doc. 2023-14597 Filed 7-10-23; 8:45 am]
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