This guide, produced by law firm Cutler & Stanfield in conjunction with acoustical consultants Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc., explains FAA regulations governing airport noise under the Airport Noise and Capacity Act. It is intended to help airport proprietors, community organizations, and local governments understand the federal rules that control aircraft noise levels and airport operational capacity. The guide draws on the firms' extensive experience advising clients on noise policy and drafting noise rules at major airports across the United States.Open full document
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Guide to FAA regulations under the Airport Noise and Capacity Act (ANCA), published by Cutler & Stanfield law firm in conjunction with Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. (HMMH). Covers airport noise rules, Part 150, Part 161, and related FAA regulatory framework. Cutler & Stanfield offices in Washington D.C. and Denver; HMMH offices in Lexington MA and Sacramento CA. Contacts include Eliot R. Cutler, Peter J. Kirsch, Andrew S. Harris, and Steven R. Alverson.