StART Aug 28 2019 presentation one

Presentation to Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table Mary Ellen Eagan August 28, 2019 CFR Part 150, Airport Noise Compatibility Planning ▪ FAA created in response to Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (“ASNA”) ▪ Prescribes standards and systems for: • single system for measuring noise • estimating cumulative noise exposure using computer modeling • describing noise exposure • coordinating with local land use agencies • documenting the analytical process • submitting the documentation to FAA • FAA and public review processes • FAA approval or disapproval process Generalized Part 150 Study Process Part 150 Process – Roles and Responsibilities Entity Responsibilities The Airport ✓ Directs study ✓ Submits NEM and NCP documentation to FAA FAA ✓ Approves project scope ✓ Provides input to, reviews and assists with analysis of noise mitigation measures ✓ “Accepts” documentation and “approves” NCP measures pursuant to Part 150 regulations ✓ Responsible for evaluation, approval, and implementation of noise abatement flight procedures ✓ Assists in funding eligible measures Local governments ✓ Provide input to recommended land use measures ✓ Implement and enforce land use measures to maintain and improve noise compatibility Other stakeholders ✓ Monitor study process, provide input Part 150 Noise Exposure Map Overview ▪ FAA “accepts” NEM as compliant with Part 150 regulation ▪ NEM must include detailed description of • Airport layout, aircraft operations, and other inputs to noise model • Aircraft noise exposure in terms of Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) • Land uses within DNL 65+ decibel (dB) contours…
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