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Founding Member of Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA) & Palo Alto Residents Aircraft Noise and Emissions Legislation in the Next Congress: Priorities, Perspectives, and Predictions TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Framing the Problem II. Insights for Future Legislation III. Examples: Noise Reduction Strategies IV. Bills Reference List V. Community Input: Representative Examples 1-10 11-13 17-30 APPENDIX Darlene Yaplee ANE Symposium 2021 | Aircraft Noise and Emissions Legislation Overarching Problem The current systems used by the FAA to assess, report, and address noise and health impacts do not reflect the 21st Century and legislative changes are overdue. Residents want relief from noise and emission impacts. For representative examples of community input, see Appendix. Framing the Problems FAA’s Narrow Mission Provides Limited Protection for People on the Ground One Size Does Not Fit All Significant Impact Definition is Inadequate Environmental Review Process is Flawed Aviation Emissions Need Attention FAA’s Current Systems Do Not Reflect 21st Century Aviation Impacts Strategies to Reduce Noise are Underused Darlene Yaplee ANE Symposium 2021 | Aircraft Noise and Emissions Legislation Problem 1 FAA’s Narrow Mission Provides Limited Protection for People on the Ground Screenshot of https://www.faa.gov/about/mission/, Accessed 02/14/2021 Darlene Yaplee ANE Symposium 2021 | Aircraft Noise and Emissions Legislation • The FAA has decided the DNL threshold determines: • Basis for sound insulation programs • Level and outcome of Environmental Review (NEPA 1969) • “Significant Impact” interpretation • Is based on “a single metric” (DNL), not “a single system” as directed by Congress (ASNA 1979) • The threshold of…

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