A 2021 presentation by Darlene Yaplee, founding member of the Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA), argues that the FAA's current systems for assessing and addressing aircraft noise and health impacts are outdated and in need of legislative reform. The document outlines community perspectives on aircraft noise and emissions legislation, covering problem framing, insights for future laws, noise reduction strategies, and real examples of community input. Residents across impacted communities are calling for meaningful relief from the noise and emissions burdens caused by modern air traffic.Open full document
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A presentation by Darlene Yaplee, founding member of the Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA), at the ANE Symposium 2021. The presentation addresses community perspectives on aircraft noise and emissions legislation, arguing that FAA systems for assessing and addressing noise and health impacts are outdated and need legislative reform. It covers framing the problem, insights for future legislation, noise reduction strategies, and representative community input.