TagAirport Noise Law(22)
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2009-05-18Low Frequency Noise. What we know, what we do not know, and what we would like to know
A review paper examining human perception of low frequency noise (LFN) and responses to it. The paper discusses what is known about LFN, identifies gaps in understanding, and explores possibilities for enhanced sensitivity and false perceptions related to low frequency noise complaints. -
2004-05-03Record of Approval – Bradley International Airport FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program
FAA Record of Approval for Bradley International Airport’s Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program, detailing approved and disapproved noise abatement and land use compatibility measures. The program includes 17 measures comprising 2 noise abatement measures, 10 land use compatibility measures, and 5 continuing program measures. -
2004-04-21
FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program Record of Approval – Bradley International Airport
Federal Aviation Administration record of approval for Bradley International Airport’s FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The document outlines approved noise abatement measures, land use compatibility measures, and continuing program measures developed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. -
2003-05-20Aviation Mitigation Zones – HB 2276 Striking Amendment (H-3175.2/03)
Legislative memorandum analyzing a striking amendment to HB 2276 that establishes aviation mitigation zones for large regional airports. The amendment requires qualifying port districts to levy $10 million annually for four years (2004-2007) for mitigation purposes and creates an advisory board to assist with grant distribution. -
2003-05-20
Aviation Mitigation Zones – HB 2276 Striking Amendment (H-3175.2/03)
Legislative memorandum analyzing a striking amendment to HB 2276 that establishes aviation mitigation zones for large regional airports. The amendment requires qualifying port districts to levy $10 million annually for four years (2004-2007) for mitigation purposes and creates an advisory board to assist with grant distribution. -
1996-03-27Final Decision on Noise Issues – Expert Arbitration Panel’s Review of Sea-Tac International Airport
Expert Arbitration Panel’s final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port’s noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope. -
1985-01-25Resolution No. 2943 – Updated Noise Remedy Program
Port of Seattle resolution adopting an updated Noise Remedy Program for Sea-Tac International Airport to replace the noise remedy element of the previously adopted Sea-Tac Communities Plan. The resolution establishes procedures for noise abatement, property acquisition, and demonstration projects to address aircraft noise impacts. -
Petersen v. Port of Seattle
AVIATION NOISE LAW Petersen v. Port of Seattle Cite as: 618 P.2d 67, 94 Wash.2d 479 SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON Tom E. PETERSEN and Ruby Petersen, Appellants, v. The PORT OF SEATTLE, a municipal Corporation, Respondent/Cross-Appellant. No. 45817 Oct. 9, 1980 As Changed Nov. 10, 1980 COUNSEL: Jones, Grey & Bayley, E. Michele -
1979-01-25Letter from State Representative John Jovanovich to Jean Pihlman regarding STCP Policy Advisory Committee
Letter from Washington State Representative John Jovanovich to Jean Pihlman discussing the STCP (Sea-Tac Communities Plan) adopted by the Port of Seattle and King County. Jovanovich urges that citizen representatives on the Policy Advisory Committee should come from noise impacted areas around the airport. -
AN ACT Relating to aircraft noise abatement
Washington State legislation (H-602/79) amending aircraft noise abatement laws. The act modifies distance restrictions for port district noise mitigation programs, changing limits from three miles to six miles beyond runway ends and from fifteen hundred to thirty-three hundred feet from runway centerlines for defining ‘impacted areas’.