Noise Compatibility Program for Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, Dane County, Wisconsin, 9284-9285 [2024-02660]

Download as PDF 9284 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 28 / Friday, February 9, 2024 / Notices Representative (USTR) staff members selected to serve on the Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Level (SL) Performance Review Board (PRB). This notice supersedes all previous PRB membership notices. DATES: The staff members in this notice will begin serving as PRB members on February 9, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cassie Ender, Human Capital Specialist, Office of Human Capital and Services, at (202) 881–7782 or Cassie.L.Ender@ ustr.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USTR is required (see 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)) to establish a PRB to review and make recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative for final approval of the performance rating, performance-based pay adjustment, and performance award for each incumbent SES and SL. The following staff members have been selected to serve on USTR’s PRB: Chair: Rachel Howe, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for ICTIME. Member: Daniel Lee, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property. Member: Daniel Watson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Western Hemisphere Affairs. Member: Julie Callahan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs. Member: Juan Millan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Monitoring and Investment. Fred Ames, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Administration, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2024–02714 Filed 2–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3390–F4–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Noise Compatibility Program for Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, Dane County, Wisconsin Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Acceptance of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field noise exposure map. AGENCY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure map submitted by Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field is in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. DATES: The effective date of the FAA’s determination on the noise exposure map is December 21, 2023. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 Feb 08, 2024 Jkt 262001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobb Beauchamp, 2300 Devon Avenue, Suite 312, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. 847–294–7364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA determined the noise exposure map submitted by Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, is in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, effective December 21, 2023. Under title 49, United States Code (U.S.C.) section 47503, an airport operator may submit to the FAA, noise exposure maps depicting non-compatible uses as of the date such map is submitted, a description of estimated aircraft operations during a forecast period that is at least five years in the future and how those operations will affect the map. A noise exposure map must be prepared in accordance with title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 150, the regulations promulgated pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 47502 and developed in consultation with public agencies and planning authorities in the area surrounding the airport, State and Federal agencies, interested and affected parties in the local community, and aeronautical users of the airport. In addition, an airport operator that submitted a noise exposure map, which the FAA determined is compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements, may submit a noise compatibility program for FAA approval that sets forth measures the operator has taken or proposes to take to reduce existing noncompatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional noncompatible uses. The FAA completed its review of the noise exposure map and supporting documentation submitted by Dane County and determined the noise exposure map and accompanying documentation are in compliance with applicable requirements. The documentation that constitutes the Noise Exposure Map includes: Table ES–1–1 Existing (2022) and Forecast (2027) Land Use Compatibility; Table ES–1–2 Existing (2022) and Forecast (2027) Noise Sensitive Sites; Figure ES– 1 Existing Condition (2022) Noise Exposure Map; Figure ES–2 Future Conditions (2027) Noise Exposure Map; Figure 3–1 Existing Land Use; Table 5– 1 Runway Specifications; Table 5–2 Operation Counts by Tower Category; Table 5–3 Modeled 2022 Annual Itinerant Operations; Table 5–4 Modeled 2022 Annual Local Operations; Table 5– 5 Modeled 2027 Annual Itinerant Operations; Table 5–6 Modeled 2027 Annual Local Operations; Figure 5–2 AEDT Runway Use; Figure 5–3 NMAP PO 00000 Frm 00172 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Runway Use; Table 5–7 Runway Utilization for Fixed-Wing Aircraft; Table 5–8 AEDT-Modeled Itinerant Jet Model Track Utilization; Table 5–9 Military NMAP-Modeled Itinerant Fixed-Wing Model Track Utilization; Table 5–10 AEDT-Modeled Itinerant Non-Jet Fixed-Wing Model Track Utilization; Table 5–11 AEDT-Modeled Local Fixed-Wing Model Track Utilization; Table 5–12 NMAP-Modeled Local Military Model Track Utilization; Table 5–13 AEDT-Modeled Itinerant Civilian Helicopter Model Track Utilization; Table 5–14 NMAP-Modeled Military Itinerant Helicopter Model Track Utilization; Figure 5–4 AEDTModeled Fixed-Wing Arrival Flight Tracks; Figure 5–5 AEDT-Modeled Fixed-Wing Departure Flight Tracks; Figure 5–6 AEDT-Modeled Fixed-Wing Circuit Flight Tracks; Figure 5–7 NMAPModeled Fixed-Wing Arrival Flight Tracks; Figure 5–8 NMAP-Modeled Fixed-Wing Departure Flight Tracks; Figure 5–9 NMAP-Modeled Fixed-Wing Circuit Flight Tracks; Figure 5–10 AEDT-Modeled Helicopter Arrival Flight Tracks; Figure 5–11 AEDTModeled Helicopter Departure Flight Tracks; Figure 5–12 NMAP-Modeled Helicopter Arrival Flight Tracks; Figure 5–13 NMAP-Modeled Helicopter Departure Flight Tracks; Figure 5–14 NMAP-Modeled Helicopter Circuit Flight Tracks; Table 5–15 Modeled Engine Runup Activity for the Wisconsin Air and Army National Guard; Figure 5–15 Modeled Engine Runup Locations for the Wisconsin Air and Army National Guard; Figure 6–1 Existing Condition (2022) Noise Exposure Map; Figure 6–2 Future Condition (2027) Noise Exposure Map; Figure 6–3 Comparison of Existing Condition (2022) and Future Condition (2027) Noise Exposure Map; Table 6–1 Existing 2022 and Forecast 2027 Land Use Compatibility; Table 6–2 Existing 2022 and Forecast 2027 Noise Sensitive Sites; Figure 6–4 Comparison of Existing Condition (2022) and Future Condition (2027) Enlarged Insets of Figure 6–3 required by 14 CFR 150.101 and 49 U.S.C 47503 and 47506. This determination is effective on December 21, 2023. FAA’s determination on an airport’s noise exposure map is limited to a finding that the noise exposure map was developed in accordance with the 49 U.S.C 47503 and 47506 and procedures contained in 14 CFR part 150, appendix A. FAA’s acceptance of an NEM does not constitute approval of the applicant’s data, information or plans, or a commitment to approve a noise compatibility program or to fund the implementation of that program. If E:\FR\FM\09FEN1.SGM 09FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 28 / Friday, February 9, 2024 / Notices questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific properties within noise exposure contours depicted on a noise exposure map, 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 49 U.S.C. 47506. These functions are inseparable from the ultimate land use control and planning responsibilities of local government. These local responsibilities are not changed in any way under 14 CFR part 150 or through FAA review and acceptance of a noise exposure map. 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 a noise exposure map or with those public and planning agencies with which consultation is required under 49 U.S.C. 47503. The FAA relied on the certification by the airport operator, under of 14 CFR 150.21 that the required consultations and opportunity for public review has been accomplished during the development of the noise exposure maps. Copies of the noise exposure map and supporting documentation and the FAA’s evaluation of the noise exposure maps are available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation Administration Chicago Airports District Office, 2300 Devon Avenue, Suite 312, Des Plaines, IL 60018, and Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field and Dane County at 4000 International Lane, Madison, WI 53704. Questions may be directed to the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois, on February 5, 2024. Debra L Bartell, Manager, Chicago Airports District Office, FAA Great Lakes Region. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 [FR Doc. 2024–02660 Filed 2–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 Feb 08, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2024–0010] Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for reinstatement of a previously approved information collection. AGENCY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by April 9, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket ID Number 0010 by any of the following methods: Website: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy McAbee, 202–366–5658, Office of Bridges and Structures, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: National Tunnel Inspection Program. OMB Control No.: 2125–0640. Background: This collection is necessary to meet legislative requirements of 23 U.S.C. 144 and 23 CFR part 650, subpart E—National Tunnel Inspection Standards which require States, Federal agencies, and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00173 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 9285 Tribal governments to: (1) perform, and report inventory and element data from, initial, routine, damage, in-depth, and special inspections as appropriate for all highway tunnels on public roads, and (2) report critical findings on highway tunnels. The critical findings information is periodically provided to the FHWA. The tunnel information is used for multiple purposes, including: (1) the determination of the condition of the Nation’s tunnels; (2) for various reports to Congress on Tunnel Safety; (3) for conducting oversight of the National Tunnel Inspection Program at the State, Federal agency, and Tribal level; and (4) for strategic national defense needs. Respondents: 42 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 4 Federal agencies. The number of inspection per respondent varies in accordance with the National Tunnel Inspection Standards. Estimated Average Burden per Response: The estimated average burden for each tunnel inspection is 40 hours. The estimated average burden for reporting critical findings is 40 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The annual burden hours associated with this renewal is 15,880 hours. This estimated figure is based on annual instances for tunnel inspections multiplied by 40 hours (13,960 hours); plus 40 hours for follow up on critical findings multiplied by 48 respondents (1,920 hours) for a combined annual burden of 15,880 hours. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA’s performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48. Issued on: February 6, 2024. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9284-9285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02660]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Noise Compatibility Program for Dane County Regional Airport/
Truax Field, Dane County, Wisconsin

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Acceptance of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field noise 
exposure map.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its 
determination that the noise exposure map submitted by Dane County for 
Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field is in compliance with 
applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

DATES: The effective date of the FAA's determination on the noise 
exposure map is December 21, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobb Beauchamp, 2300 Devon Avenue, 
Suite 312, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. 847-294-7364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA determined the noise exposure map 
submitted by Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, 
is in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, 
effective December 21, 2023. Under title 49, United States Code 
(U.S.C.) section 47503, an airport operator may submit to the FAA, 
noise exposure maps depicting non-compatible uses as of the date such 
map is submitted, a description of estimated aircraft operations during 
a forecast period that is at least five years in the future and how 
those operations will affect the map. A noise exposure map must be 
prepared in accordance with title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
part 150, the regulations promulgated pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 47502 and 
developed in consultation with public agencies and planning authorities 
in the area surrounding the airport, State and Federal agencies, 
interested and affected parties in the local community, and 
aeronautical users of the airport. In addition, an airport operator 
that submitted a noise exposure map, which the FAA determined is 
compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements, may submit a 
noise compatibility program for FAA approval that sets forth measures 
the operator has taken or proposes to take to reduce existing non-
compatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional non-
compatible uses.
    The FAA completed its review of the noise exposure map and 
supporting documentation submitted by Dane County and determined the 
noise exposure map and accompanying documentation are in compliance 
with applicable requirements. The documentation that constitutes the 
Noise Exposure Map includes: Table ES-1-1 Existing (2022) and Forecast 
(2027) Land Use Compatibility; Table ES-1-2 Existing (2022) and 
Forecast (2027) Noise Sensitive Sites; Figure ES-1 Existing Condition 
(2022) Noise Exposure Map; Figure ES-2 Future Conditions (2027) Noise 
Exposure Map; Figure 3-1 Existing Land Use; Table 5-1 Runway 
Specifications; Table 5-2 Operation Counts by Tower Category; Table 5-3 
Modeled 2022 Annual Itinerant Operations; Table 5-4 Modeled 2022 Annual 
Local Operations; Table 5-5 Modeled 2027 Annual Itinerant Operations; 
Table 5-6 Modeled 2027 Annual Local Operations; Figure 5-2 AEDT Runway 
Use; Figure 5-3 NMAP Runway Use; Table 5-7 Runway Utilization for 
Fixed-Wing Aircraft; Table 5-8 AEDT-Modeled Itinerant Jet Model Track 
Utilization; Table 5-9 Military NMAP-Modeled Itinerant Fixed-Wing Model 
Track Utilization; Table 5-10 AEDT-Modeled Itinerant Non-Jet Fixed-Wing 
Model Track Utilization; Table 5-11 AEDT-Modeled Local Fixed-Wing Model 
Track Utilization; Table 5-12 NMAP-Modeled Local Military Model Track 
Utilization; Table 5-13 AEDT-Modeled Itinerant Civilian Helicopter 
Model Track Utilization; Table 5-14 NMAP-Modeled Military Itinerant 
Helicopter Model Track Utilization; Figure 5-4 AEDT-Modeled Fixed-Wing 
Arrival Flight Tracks; Figure 5-5 AEDT-Modeled Fixed-Wing Departure 
Flight Tracks; Figure 5-6 AEDT-Modeled Fixed-Wing Circuit Flight 
Tracks; Figure 5-7 NMAP-Modeled Fixed-Wing Arrival Flight Tracks; 
Figure 5-8 NMAP-Modeled Fixed-Wing Departure Flight Tracks; Figure 5-9 
NMAP-Modeled Fixed-Wing Circuit Flight Tracks; Figure 5-10 AEDT-Modeled 
Helicopter Arrival Flight Tracks; Figure 5-11 AEDT-Modeled Helicopter 
Departure Flight Tracks; Figure 5-12 NMAP-Modeled Helicopter Arrival 
Flight Tracks; Figure 5-13 NMAP-Modeled Helicopter Departure Flight 
Tracks; Figure 5-14 NMAP-Modeled Helicopter Circuit Flight Tracks; 
Table 5-15 Modeled Engine Runup Activity for the Wisconsin Air and Army 
National Guard; Figure 5-15 Modeled Engine Runup Locations for the 
Wisconsin Air and Army National Guard; Figure 6-1 Existing Condition 
(2022) Noise Exposure Map; Figure 6-2 Future Condition (2027) Noise 
Exposure Map; Figure 6-3 Comparison of Existing Condition (2022) and 
Future Condition (2027) Noise Exposure Map; Table 6-1 Existing 2022 and 
Forecast 2027 Land Use Compatibility; Table 6-2 Existing 2022 and 
Forecast 2027 Noise Sensitive Sites; Figure 6-4 Comparison of Existing 
Condition (2022) and Future Condition (2027) Enlarged Insets of Figure 
6-3 required by 14 CFR 150.101 and 49 U.S.C 47503 and 47506. This 
determination is effective on December 21, 2023. FAA's determination on 
an airport's noise exposure map is limited to a finding that the noise 
exposure map was developed in accordance with the 49 U.S.C 47503 and 
47506 and procedures contained in 14 CFR part 150, appendix A. FAA's 
acceptance of an NEM does not constitute approval of the applicant's 
data, information or plans, or a commitment to approve a noise 
compatibility program or to fund the implementation of that program. If

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questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific 
properties within noise exposure contours depicted on a noise exposure 
map, 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 49 U.S.C. 47506. These functions 
are inseparable from the ultimate land use control and planning 
responsibilities of local government. These local responsibilities are 
not changed in any way under 14 CFR part 150 or through FAA review and 
acceptance of a noise exposure map. 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 a noise exposure map or with those public and 
planning agencies with which consultation is required under 49 U.S.C. 
47503. The FAA relied on the certification by the airport operator, 
under of 14 CFR 150.21 that the required consultations and opportunity 
for public review has been accomplished during the development of the 
noise exposure maps. Copies of the noise exposure map and supporting 
documentation and the FAA's evaluation of the noise exposure maps are 
available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation 
Administration Chicago Airports District Office, 2300 Devon Avenue, 
Suite 312, Des Plaines, IL 60018, and Dane County Regional Airport/
Truax Field and Dane County at 4000 International Lane, Madison, WI 
53704. Questions may be directed to the individual listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.

    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois, on February 5, 2024.
Debra L Bartell,
Manager, Chicago Airports District Office, FAA Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 2024-02660 Filed 2-8-24; 8:45 am]
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