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Guide to Airport Noise Rules and Use Restrictions

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This guide, produced by law firm Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell and noise consulting firm Harris Miller Miller & Hanson, explains the rules and regulations governing airport noise and aircraft use restrictions at publicly owned airports. It covers who is responsible for regulating airports and aircraft, what tools airports have to manage noise, and the requirements of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990. The guide is designed for airport managers, elected officials, consultants, and community groups seeking to understand how noise disputes are handled and resolved.

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Guide to Airport Noise Rules and Use Restrictions, published June 2004 by Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP and Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. (HMMH). Covers FAA regulation of publicly owned airports, federal noise source control, Stage 2 and Stage 3 aircraft certification, FAR Part 150 noise compatibility planning, FAR Part 161, Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA), use restrictions based on aircraft type and operation type, DNL noise metrics, legal standards and enforcement mechanisms for noise disputes. Intended for airport managers, elected officials, consultants, neighborhood associations, and community groups.

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