Kaplan, Kirsch Rockwell: Guide-to-Airport-Noise-Rules

This Guide contains background information and resources on the subject of airport noise rules and use restrictions. It is intended for airport managers and staff, elected officials, consultants, neighborhood associations, and community groups interested in this important topic. This infor- mation applies to all publicly owned airports regardless of size or type of aircraft activity. The Guide specifically covers the parties responsible for regulating airports and aircraft; the tools available to airports to address noise, safety and other concerns; the requirements of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990; and the legal standards and enforcement mechanisms to resolve disputes over noise rules and use restrictions. Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP is a law firm specializing in airports and aviation, and Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in the control of transportation noise and vibration. The authors have written extensively on the issues addressed herein, includ- ing several previous publications on the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990. This Guide is intended for general information purposes only and does not contain legal or technical advice applicable to any particular airport. Readers are urged to contact their counsel, technical consultants or the professional staffs at Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP and Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. to address specific inquiries. June 2004 Copyright © 2004 by Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP and Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.…

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