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WEST I-45 FLIGHT NOISE COALITION

Noise AbatementNoise Abatementfor IAH for IAH Current StatusCurrent Status

RecommendationsRecommendations

WELCOME TO THE WEST 45 WELCOME TO THE WEST 45 TOWN HALL MEETINGTOWN HALL MEETING

Who is West 45?Who is West 45?

An organization of Communities An organization of Communities located West of Interstate 45located West of Interstate 45

Why we are here?Why we are here?

To obtain information, both status update and To obtain information, both status update and technical about expansion at IAH and Wayne technical about expansion at IAH and Wayne HooksHooks

To understand how this information affects the To understand how this information affects the West 45 CommunitiesWest 45 Communities

To learn what options are available to reclaim and To learn what options are available to reclaim and maintain our family orientated communitiesmaintain our family orientated communities

To encourage West 45 residents to demonstrate To encourage West 45 residents to demonstrate support for optionssupport for options

To encourage elected officials, FAA and HAS to To encourage elected officials, FAA and HAS to action our requestsaction our requests

What IAH Brings to HoustonWhat IAH Brings to Houston

Employment (118,000)Employment (118,000)

Economic Growth (2004)Economic Growth (2004)

$19.4B in Sales $19.4B in Sales

$5.6B in personal income$5.6B in personal income

International Routes (SA)International Routes (SA)

Promotes Houston as a HubPromotes Houston as a Hub

Tax RevenueTax Revenue

The StatisticsThe Statistics•• SizeSize

–– Metro Houston is home to the 4th largest multiMetro Houston is home to the 4th largest multi--airport airport system in the nation.system in the nation.

–– The 6th largest in the worldThe 6th largest in the world–– The 7thThe 7th--largest international passenger gateway in the U.S.largest international passenger gateway in the U.S.

•• Performance Performance –– Currently #1 for Currently #1 for ‘‘on timeon time’’ performance in the countryperformance in the country–– Growth rate of nearly 4 million passengers per yearGrowth rate of nearly 4 million passengers per year–– 44 million travelers were served in 200444 million travelers were served in 2004

•• Future ProjectionFuture Projection–– By 2020 Houston Airport System will By 2020 Houston Airport System will handle 80 million passengers per year.handle 80 million passengers per year.

Wayne Hooks Airport (I)Wayne Hooks Airport (I)

Privately owned airport at the end of Privately owned airport at the end of StubenerStubenerAirline and FM2920Airline and FM2920

Small aircraft and training schoolSmall aircraft and training school

City of Tomball in negotiations to purchase airfieldCity of Tomball in negotiations to purchase airfield

Environmental impact studies being completedEnvironmental impact studies being completed

Tomball City Council wants federal funding to Tomball City Council wants federal funding to purchase and for expansion costs.purchase and for expansion costs.

Wayne Hooks Airport (II)Wayne Hooks Airport (II)

Runway flow will not affect the City of Tomball Runway flow will not affect the City of Tomball however IAH flow does and willhowever IAH flow does and willResidents that moved into an area that was not Residents that moved into an area that was not affected by the current size of the community affected by the current size of the community airport will now be at the end of the runway after airport will now be at the end of the runway after expansion. (This is called encroachment on the expansion. (This is called encroachment on the airport and people shouldnairport and people shouldn’’t have bought there)t have bought there)

Why West 45 concern about both Why West 45 concern about both IAH and Wayne HooksIAH and Wayne Hooks

The FAA defined the airspace over the entire The FAA defined the airspace over the entire area from Tomball to 20 miles east of IAH area from Tomball to 20 miles east of IAH as Class B airspace.as Class B airspace.

Whatever the owners of the airports and the Whatever the owners of the airports and the FAA decide to do with that airspace affects FAA decide to do with that airspace affects everyone under it.everyone under it.

Why West 45 concern about both Why West 45 concern about both IAH and Wayne HooksIAH and Wayne Hooks

With the intercept levels defined as With the intercept levels defined as anywhere between 2000 to 3000 ft for IAH anywhere between 2000 to 3000 ft for IAH means that planes at Wayne Hooks are means that planes at Wayne Hooks are under these levels to ensure proper distances under these levels to ensure proper distances between the planes are maintainedbetween the planes are maintainedTherefore the West 45 Communities will Therefore the West 45 Communities will either be directly or indirectly affected by the either be directly or indirectly affected by the future plans at both airportsfuture plans at both airports

Why Noise AbatementWhy Noise AbatementProgram/Policy at IAHProgram/Policy at IAH

History 2003History 2003

2000 Master expansion Plan approved after Noise 2000 Master expansion Plan approved after Noise and Environmental Studyand Environmental Study

October 2003: The FAA classified the airspace for a October 2003: The FAA classified the airspace for a 30 mile radius around IAH as Class B and 30 mile radius around IAH as Class B and designated a flight altitude of 2000 feetdesignated a flight altitude of 2000 feet

October 28, 2003: IAH opened runway (8LOctober 28, 2003: IAH opened runway (8L--26r)26r)

December 2003 CHARGE organized in protest of December 2003 CHARGE organized in protest of the noise and air pollutionthe noise and air pollution

History 2004History 2004

2004 In response to political pressure HAS implemented 2004 In response to political pressure HAS implemented

a RUNWAY MANAGEMENT PLANa RUNWAY MANAGEMENT PLAN

2004 In response to political pressure the City of 2004 In response to political pressure the City of

Houston agreed to finance a Noise Study to VALIDATE Houston agreed to finance a Noise Study to VALIDATE

the results of the 2000 study.the results of the 2000 study.

2004 HAS held Public Information Meetings explaining 2004 HAS held Public Information Meetings explaining future expansion of IAH including 2 more east west future expansion of IAH including 2 more east west runways.runways.

History 2005History 2005

May Unveiling of the preferred alternative for future May Unveiling of the preferred alternative for future

development: one RUNWAY between 8L and 8R and development: one RUNWAY between 8L and 8R and

one along Greens Rd.for 2 more eastone along Greens Rd.for 2 more east--west runwayswest runways

May West 45 Airport Noise Committee formsMay West 45 Airport Noise Committee forms

Ellington closes and CARGO moves to IAHEllington closes and CARGO moves to IAH

History 2005 to DateHistory 2005 to Date

October CHARGE and West 45 co host Town Hall MeetingOctober CHARGE and West 45 co host Town Hall Meeting

November Congressman Judge Ted Poe creates Airport Noise November Congressman Judge Ted Poe creates Airport Noise

Task ForceTask Force

March 2March 2ndnd meeting of Airport Task Forcemeeting of Airport Task Force

April & May CHARGE & West 45 have meetings with April & May CHARGE & West 45 have meetings with

HAS/ContinentalHAS/Continental

June 20 West 45 hosts Airport Noise Town Hall MeetingJune 20 West 45 hosts Airport Noise Town Hall Meeting

West 45 and Wayne Hooks Coalition meet to review what mutual West 45 and Wayne Hooks Coalition meet to review what mutual

action must be taken to secure their family oriented communitiesaction must be taken to secure their family oriented communities

Where are we today (I)Where are we today (I)

Classification of Classification of ““BB””airspace concerns: Federal Registerairspace concerns: Federal Register

One commenter expressed a concern that noise from large One commenter expressed a concern that noise from large

turbine powered aircraft at lower altitudes over populated turbine powered aircraft at lower altitudes over populated

areas to the east and west would be a problemareas to the east and west would be a problem

Where are we today (II)Where are we today (II)

Answer: the noise issue was addresses during Answer: the noise issue was addresses during

the environmental analysis for runway the environmental analysis for runway

8L/26R. The noise impact was determined 8L/26R. The noise impact was determined

to be minimal because the affected areas to be minimal because the affected areas

east and west of the airport are largely east and west of the airport are largely

unpopulated farmland and prairie.unpopulated farmland and prairie.

Where are we today (III)Where are we today (III)

The Airline Pilots Association recommended that:The Airline Pilots Association recommended that:

The FAA raise the 3000The FAA raise the 3000’’ floor to 4000floor to 4000’’ to the east and to the east and

west of IAH to realistically reflect the air traffic west of IAH to realistically reflect the air traffic

control requirements for conducting triple, control requirements for conducting triple,

simultaneous approaches and to allow for the simultaneous approaches and to allow for the

efficient operation of aircraft.efficient operation of aircraft.

Where we are today on Environmental Impact StudyWhere we are today on Environmental Impact Study

““ Regarding abatement procedures for runway 8L/26R, there Regarding abatement procedures for runway 8L/26R, there

are no logical technical reasons to implement abatement are no logical technical reasons to implement abatement

procedures for that runway. The issue was studied in detail procedures for that runway. The issue was studied in detail

before construction and no substantive data has been before construction and no substantive data has been

provided since to refute the conclusions of the provided since to refute the conclusions of the

environmental impact studyenvironmental impact study”” ((VacarVacar, 2/9/06), 2/9/06)

What area was included in the environmental impact study? What area was included in the environmental impact study?

Airport property onlyAirport property only

Was the area west of IWas the area west of I--45 included in the environmental 45 included in the environmental

study? NOstudy? NO!!

Where are we today Runway Where are we today Runway Management PlanManagement Plan

Richard Richard VacarVacar, Director, Houston Airport System said, , Director, Houston Airport System said,

““IAH receives approximately 1,000 noise complaints a IAH receives approximately 1,000 noise complaints a

month and 80 to 90 percent of those are made by the same month and 80 to 90 percent of those are made by the same

six people.six people.”” (Spring Online Observer, 8/1/2005 Edition)(Spring Online Observer, 8/1/2005 Edition)

The current The current ““Runway Management PlanRunway Management Plan”” is not a Noise is not a Noise

Abatement Program/Policy and it is not effective.Abatement Program/Policy and it is not effective.

Where are we today Where are we today Noise StudyNoise Study

Put charts in here for west 45Put charts in here for west 45

IAH Preferred Future Additional RunwaysIAH Preferred Future Additional Runways

Preferred Alternative June 2005

New Runway 8C/26C 150’ x 12,000’

New Runway 9R/27L 150’ x 10,000’

Acquire 1,100 acres

New Runway 8C/26C 150 ’ x 12,000’

New Runway 9R/27L 150’ x 10,000’

Acquire 1,100 acres

Runway separation 6,000 to 7,000 feet (Final alignment

to be determined)

Runway separation 6,000 to 7,000 feet (Final alignment

to be determined)

Old Runways

Summary of current Status (I)Summary of current Status (I)

•• Three years of discussions,have not resulted in any Three years of discussions,have not resulted in any substantive change.substantive change.

•• No past or current Environmental Impact Study No past or current Environmental Impact Study included the West side although the affect is included the West side although the affect is significant and never will becausesignificant and never will because

•• FAA section 150 is designed to ensure that areas FAA section 150 is designed to ensure that areas beyond the airport proper are excluded from the beyond the airport proper are excluded from the studies therefore mitigation.studies therefore mitigation.

Summary of current Status (II)Summary of current Status (II)

•• 2004 Noise Study said West 45 didn2004 Noise Study said West 45 didn’’t have a t have a problem but data was distorted and meaningless problem but data was distorted and meaningless as there was no 2000 data to compare and 3 of 10 as there was no 2000 data to compare and 3 of 10 days the equipment malfunctioned.days the equipment malfunctioned.

•• The AIRLINES RESPONSE IS airport may ask us The AIRLINES RESPONSE IS airport may ask us to do something but we will study it to determine to do something but we will study it to determine THE cost benefit to determine if we will. Who is THE cost benefit to determine if we will. Who is running the show?running the show?

Costs for 2000 ExpansionCosts for 2000 Expansion

Original Budget for Original Budget for bothboth IAH & Hobby $ 1.4 B IAH & Hobby $ 1.4 B (Billion) PUBLIC FUNDS(Billion) PUBLIC FUNDS

Total Costs for IAHTotal Costs for IAH $2.5 billion $2.5 billion PUBLIC FUNDSPUBLIC FUNDS

Total Costs for HobbyTotal Costs for Hobby $ 500 million $ 500 million PUBLIC FUNDSPUBLIC FUNDS

The $1.6 billion increase was attributed to The $1.6 billion increase was attributed to additional projects additional projects ieie taxiways and bridges ( why taxiways and bridges ( why were they not included in the original estimate?) were they not included in the original estimate?) and 9/11 requirements rather than over runs and 9/11 requirements rather than over runs

Continental AirlinesContinental Airlines

Continental was able to sell taxContinental was able to sell tax--exempt bonds exempt bonds to build terminal E because the airports are to build terminal E because the airports are owned by the City (publicly funded) and that owned by the City (publicly funded) and that privatizing the airport could jeopardize the privatizing the airport could jeopardize the ability to sell such bonds in the future as ability to sell such bonds in the future as well as hurt the airports ability to receive well as hurt the airports ability to receive Federal Grants( public moneyFederal Grants( public money

Houston Airport System Houston Airport System akaaka The The City of HoustonCity of Houston

•• ““ is not financed by taxpayer money such as is not financed by taxpayer money such as property taxes or sales tax but instead is property taxes or sales tax but instead is financed by user fees, income from land owned financed by user fees, income from land owned by the System, federal funds derived from by the System, federal funds derived from airline tickets and airline tickets and other revenueother revenue..”” VacarVacar

•• Public money is public money!Public money is public money!

Hidden Costs Hidden Costs Air Travel is heavily subsidized by Air Travel is heavily subsidized by

societysocietyHealth Related CostsHealth Related Costs

Jet emissions at 2000 Jet emissions at 2000 ‘‘ and in warmer weather and in warmer weather

vapor exhaust turns to particles.vapor exhaust turns to particles.

SulphurSulphur ContentContent-- 3000 parts per million ( 15 3000 parts per million ( 15

parts per million gas; 8 parts diesel)parts per million gas; 8 parts diesel)

Hidden CostsHidden Costs

Exposure to excessive noise (i.e. 55 Exposure to excessive noise (i.e. 55 dBLdBL) can:) can:

Lower childrenLower children’’s learning and academic performances learning and academic performance

Increase blood pressure & cardiovascular diseaseIncrease blood pressure & cardiovascular disease

Cause mental health disorders, stress, depressionCause mental health disorders, stress, depression

Cause work performance issuesCause work performance issues

Additional Hidden CostsAdditional Hidden Costs

Building of roads and other infrastructure to support Building of roads and other infrastructure to support

expansion with public fundsexpansion with public funds. .

Outdoor conversation can not be heard over the airplanesOutdoor conversation can not be heard over the airplanes

Expansions are almost totally funded by Federal grants anExpansions are almost totally funded by Federal grants an

various federal funding programs.various federal funding programs.

Tax breaksTax breaks

Why the concern at HooksWhy the concern at Hooks

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF!!!HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF!!!

Wayne Hooks and the City of Wayne Hooks and the City of TomballTomball

No City of Tomball taxpayer money will be used to No City of Tomball taxpayer money will be used to

finance the purchase and expansion!finance the purchase and expansion!

TRUE!!!!TRUE!!!!

It is Federal Taxpayer MoneyIt is Federal Taxpayer Money

The History of IAH will Repeat itself at Wayne The History of IAH will Repeat itself at Wayne

HooksHooks

Community Response to the Noise Community Response to the Noise ProblemProblem

PUBLIC MONEY FUNDS THE CITY OF HOUSTON, PUBLIC MONEY FUNDS THE CITY OF HOUSTON,

THE HOUSTON AIRPORT SYSTEM, THE FAA AND THE HOUSTON AIRPORT SYSTEM, THE FAA AND

OUR ELECTED OFFICIALSOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

THE PUBLIC DEMANDS THEIR TAX MONEY FROM THE PUBLIC DEMANDS THEIR TAX MONEY FROM

WHATEVER SOURCE IMPLEMENT AN EFFECTIVE WHATEVER SOURCE IMPLEMENT AN EFFECTIVE

AND MEANINGFUL NOISE ABATEMENT AND MEANINGFUL NOISE ABATEMENT

PROGRAM/POLICYPROGRAM/POLICY. .

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What is Noise AbatementWhat is Noise Abatement

•Reduction of harmful noise.

•The reduction of noise pollution

WHAT IS A NOISE ABATEMENT WHAT IS A NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM/POLICYPROGRAM/POLICY

A Noise abatement program/policy A Noise abatement program/policy addresses the matter of aircraft operations addresses the matter of aircraft operations for all aircraft to reduce community noise for all aircraft to reduce community noise pollutionpollution

The program/policy is where the The program/policy is where the operational procedures are are documented, operational procedures are are documented, approved and followed.approved and followed.

Noise abatement program/policy defines Noise abatement program/policy defines procedures and requirements in the procedures and requirements in the operation of an aircraft including:operation of an aircraft including:

RunwaysRunways

Noise RoutesNoise Routes

Hours of OperationsHours of Operations

Arrival /Departure ProceduresArrival /Departure Procedures

Duration of FlightsDuration of Flights

Visual and Instrument Landing ApproachesVisual and Instrument Landing Approaches

Defines Noise Violations and penaltiesDefines Noise Violations and penalties

Altitude RestrictionsAltitude Restrictions

Air Traffic Pattern in North Harris CountyAir Traffic Pattern in North Harris County26 planes in the air at once26 planes in the air at once

but I lost the mapbut I lost the map

•Noise Abatement “Plan”but not a Procedure.

Flight Path Excludes City of HoustonFlight Path Excludes City of Houston

I lost the mapI lost the map

All Major National/International All Major National/International Airports have noise abatement Airports have noise abatement

proceduresprocedures

Los Angeles (Voluntary BuyLos Angeles (Voluntary Buy--out/Soundproofing out/Soundproofing

of Homes)of Homes)

Chicago (MAC)Chicago (MAC)

Oakland, California Seattle Oakland, California Seattle

Anchorage) Phoenix AZAnchorage) Phoenix AZ

St. Paul/Minneapolis SeoulSt. Paul/Minneapolis Seoul

Boca RatonBoca Raton

Noise Abatement Procedure at ONoise Abatement Procedure at O’’Hare Field in Hare Field in

ChicagoChicago Pilots are reminded on therunways that from 10 PM to 7 AM noiseprocedures are in effect.

Santa Barbara Noise Abatement Santa Barbara Noise Abatement ProceduresProcedures

Many cities have waterways to help design their flightapproaches and mitigate residential noise.

Boca Raton, Florida Noise AbatementBoca Raton, Florida Noise AbatementLandlocked cities like Houston mustuse flight paths over business districts to protectresidential areas.

Noise Abatement Noise Abatement Program/PolicyProgram/PolicyMAKES SENSEMAKES SENSE

Fuel EfficientFuel Efficient

Saves flight timeSaves flight time

Improves Airline Flight RecordImproves Airline Flight Record

Lowers Noise over CommunitiesLowers Noise over Communities

Lowers Air PollutionLowers Air Pollution

Intercept Elevation ChangesIntercept Elevation Changes

• Planes should fly high over residential areas and begin their descent on the glide slope at the last possible moment.

• Higher planes mean less noise

• Currently planes fly at 2000 feet

END OF RUNWAY

GLIDE SLOPE

4000’ INTERCEPT

2000’ INTERCEPT

Intercept and Glide SlopeIntercept and Glide Slope•• The approach directly determines the noise pollution level.The approach directly determines the noise pollution level.

The approach is determined by the Intercept and Glide Slope. The approach is determined by the Intercept and Glide Slope. The Glide Slope is always at 3 degrees.The Glide Slope is always at 3 degrees.Current intercept elevation is 2000Current intercept elevation is 2000’’ and requires more fuel and requires more fuel (thrust) to fly and thus makes more noise.(thrust) to fly and thus makes more noise.Raising the intercept level to 4000Raising the intercept level to 4000’’ (rather than 2000(rather than 2000’’) will ) will bring relief to 20 bring relief to 20 –– 30 mile radius of IAH for noise pollution.30 mile radius of IAH for noise pollution.August 2005, after discussions with the FAA and the City of August 2005, after discussions with the FAA and the City of Houston, Congressman Poe announced the intercept level Houston, Congressman Poe announced the intercept level would be raised to 3000 feet.would be raised to 3000 feet.Result: The platter shows planes can fly at 3000 feet to ensure Result: The platter shows planes can fly at 3000 feet to ensure proper spacing with Hookproper spacing with Hook’’s takeoffs takeoff’’s otherwise planes can fly s otherwise planes can fly at 2000at 2000’’ interceptintercept

NOISE ABATEMENT NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURESPROCEDURES

The City of Houston the owner of the airport must The City of Houston the owner of the airport must develop the Noise Abatement Program they want develop the Noise Abatement Program they want for their communityfor their communityThe City of Houston then submits the program to The City of Houston then submits the program to the FAA for review and approvalthe FAA for review and approvalThe Carriers have input but ultimately it is the City The Carriers have input but ultimately it is the City of Houstonof Houston’’s decision what to includes decision what to includeIf the carriers reject the plan either the City If the carriers reject the plan either the City succumbs or the carrier has the option of leaving succumbs or the carrier has the option of leaving this HUB this HUB Who is running IAH? Who is running IAH?

Noise Abatement ProceduresNoise Abatement Procedures

WHAT ARE SOME IMMEDIATE WHAT ARE SOME IMMEDIATE OPTIONS AVAILABLE ?OPTIONS AVAILABLE ?

Noise Abatement ProceduresNoise Abatement ProceduresWHAT ARE SOME IMMEDIATE WHAT ARE SOME IMMEDIATE

OPTIONS AVAILABLE ?OPTIONS AVAILABLE ?

Land Use Compatibility Objectives, Policies and Standards

The responsibility for determining the acceptable and permissible land uses and the relationship between specific properties and specific noise contours rests with the local authorities. Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 150, Land Use Compatibility and Guidelines are not intended to substitute federally determined land uses for those determined to be appropriate by local authorities in response to locally determined needs and values in achieving noise compatible land uses. Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 150 recommends guidelines for planning land use compatibility within various levels of aircraft noise exposures, which are included in the Airport Master Plan.

IAH before recent expansionIAH before recent expansion

FM 1960

I-45

Airport Expansion 2004Airport Expansion 2004--presentpresent

New Runways

FM 1960/I-45

Landing Pattern 2001Landing Pattern 2001

New Runways

I-45---FM1960

Present LandingPresent Landing

New Runways

I-45---FM1960

7.5 miles= 6.5 nautical miles

Distance from Distance from OldeOlde Oaks to IAHOaks to IAH

http://web.houstonairportsystem.org/iahmasterplan/Brochures_Presentations/Group%20A%20Stakeholder%20Meeting%201/Group%20A%20StakeholdersEnvirons%20LU%20Compatibility_files/frame.htm

When the Impact Study for the airport expansion was carried out by IAH the effect on the residential areas West of I-45area was not considered. The study area extendedas far west as the Hardy Toll Rd.

Area dominated by industrial, agricultural and park usage

IAH Planning considered this area IAH Planning considered this area mainly agriculturalmainly agricultural

(USGS – 2001- web page)Olde Oaks

Note Green areas to North and Southof FM 1960

IAH Planning considered this area IAH Planning considered this area mainly agriculturalmainly agricultural

(USGS – 2001- web page)Olde Oaks

Note Green areas to North and South

IAH Planning considered this area IAH Planning considered this area mainly agriculturalmainly agricultural

(USGS – 2001- web page)Olde Oaks

Note Green areas to North and South

Current take off (blue)/landing(red)

Assumed Impact of proposed third runway

Noise AbatementNoise Abatement

Change landing approach to a Change landing approach to a Continuous Continuous Descent ApproachDescent Approach along 3along 3oo to 4to 4o o glide planeglide planeEstablish acceptable noise levels (suggest 55 db)Establish acceptable noise levels (suggest 55 db)Establish permanent Establish permanent noise monitor stationsnoise monitor stations to to ensure complianceensure complianceEstablish fines for nonEstablish fines for non--compliancecomplianceEstablish curfew for noise sensitive areasEstablish curfew for noise sensitive areasCarry out studies of single noise events and Carry out studies of single noise events and establish maximum noise contour mapsestablish maximum noise contour mapsModify landing approachModify landing approach

Continuous Descent ApproachContinuous Descent Approach

(John-Paul Clarke, 2004)

8 km = 5 land miles

Latest ILS Chartfor Runway 8L

Note: 2000 ft whenapproved by ATC

Comments on Noise AbatementComments on Noise Abatement

Houston is one of the few major Houston is one of the few major cities in the world with no noise cities in the world with no noise abatement proceduresabatement procedures

SeaSea--TacTac, Washington, Washington

PREFERENTIAL RUNWAYS

During nighttime hours, 10pm to 6am, those aircraft equipped with flight management system (FMS) operate through the North Flow Nighttime Noise Abatement Corridor.

This measure is operational when traffic and other conditions permit, as determined by the FAA.

Limits on individual noise events in UK Limits on individual noise events in UK airports airports –– apply similar rules for landing at apply similar rules for landing at

IAHIAH

There are penalties associated with these limits.

March 25, 200187dBA2330-0600

March 25, 200189dBA2300-2330

March 25, 200189dBA0600-0700

Feb. 25, 200194dBA0700-2300

EffectiveDate

Take-OffLimitTime

The UK Department of Environment, Transportation and the Regions (DETR) have announced the decision to lower noise monitor limits around London area airports. This press release is over 40 pages and describes the process whereby this decision was reached. Below is a table of the new limits and the effective date.

Vienna Monitoring Stations (red)Vienna Monitoring Stations (red)

SeaSea--TacTac Fines for Noise PollutionFines for Noise Pollution

= $8,000Maximum fine within one year

= $2,000Third offense in one year

= $1,000Second offense in one year

= Letter of Admonishment Second

First offense in one year

Based on these Run-Up Restrictions, Tariffs have been implemented.As of April 30, 2003 the fines associated with violating the run-up restrictions are:

SeaSea--TacTac Noise Contour MapsNoise Contour Maps

Noise Contours for JFKNoise Contours for JFK(lines of equal noise levels)(lines of equal noise levels)

Detailed studies RequiredDetailed studies Required

Apply Modern Modeling Techniques Apply Modern Modeling Techniques

Recommend to alter landing approach to less populated areas

Residence

New runway

Proposed runway

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Presentation by Prof. Presentation by Prof. JohnJohn--Paul ClarkePaul ClarkePhD Aeronautical Engineering MITPhD Aeronautical Engineering MIT

Director of the Aeronautical Engineering Director of the Aeronautical Engineering Laboratory at Georgia Institute of TechLaboratory at Georgia Institute of Tech

Advisor to BoeingAdvisor to Boeing

Not Acceptable

Note: This is a plan not an abatement program

This is not enforced on a regular basis

Question on changingthe descent angle

Organization WebsiteOrganization Website

Organization WebsiteOrganization Website

File ComplaintsFile Complaints

Register copies with our teamRegister copies with our team

It is important for us to know what your specific It is important for us to know what your specific concerns are.concerns are.Copy to Copy to

[email protected]@pdq.net

ConclusionConclusion

Establish a Neighborhood Coalition with the Establish a Neighborhood Coalition with the airport following the model of the San Francisco airport following the model of the San Francisco Airport:Airport:

A stringent noise abatement program/policy A stringent noise abatement program/policy within 6 months (end of 2006)within 6 months (end of 2006)

Impose fines on noise infractionsImpose fines on noise infractions

Maintain a vigilant review of compliance with Maintain a vigilant review of compliance with the agreed to noise abatement programthe agreed to noise abatement program