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2026-07-25Connecting flights would be less of a gamble with this data
There are nearly 20,000 airports in the United States with more than 16 million flights handled by the FAA annually, the author writes. Pictured are travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport on May 22. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America/TNS) By Sheldon H. Jacobson Special to Tribune News Service The summer travel period is here, with -
2026-07-21Quiet Communities, Inc. et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al., Case No. 23-cv-1649 (JMC) — Memorandum opinion and order
A federal court ruled in 2023 that the EPA had unreasonably delayed for over 40 years in carrying out its legal duties under the Noise Control Act of 1972, which requires the agency to regulate environmental noise, publish noise-related reports, and help state and local governments develop noise control programs. Although President Reagan defunded the EPA's noise office in 1982, Congress never actually repealed the Noise Control Act, meaning the EPA's obligations under the law remained in force. The court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, finding the EPA's inaction on four key counts unlawful. -
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Quiet Communities, Inc. et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al., Case No. 23-cv-1649 (JMC) — Memorandum opinion and order
A federal court ruled in 2023 that the EPA had unreasonably delayed for over 40 years in carrying out its legal duties under the Noise Control Act of 1972, which requires the agency to regulate environmental noise, publish noise-related reports, and help state and local governments develop noise control programs. Although President Reagan defunded the EPA's noise office in 1982, Congress never actually repealed the Noise Control Act, meaning the EPA's obligations under the law remained in force. The court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, finding the EPA's inaction on four key counts unlawful. -
2026-07-182026.07
A legal review of the FAA's new Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC) finds that while the committee includes community representatives, aviation industry members are likely to outnumber and outvote them, limiting residents' real influence over noise policy decisions. The review also raises concerns that key technical work done in subcommittees may happen outside public view, with no requirement for minority reports when community members are overruled. The author recommends the FAA adopt clearer voting rules, guaranteed community seats on subcommittees, and routine public disclosure of meeting records and competing recommendations. -
2026-07-182026.07
A legal review of the FAA's new Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC) finds that while the committee includes community representatives, aviation industry members are likely to outnumber and outvote them, limiting residents' real influence over noise policy decisions. The review also raises concerns that key technical work done in subcommittees may happen outside public view, with no requirement for minority reports when community members are overruled. The author recommends the FAA adopt clearer voting rules, guaranteed community seats on subcommittees, and routine public disclosure of meeting records and competing recommendations. -
2026-07-15FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program 14 CFR Part 150 Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. Notice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). On December 21, 2023, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps (NEMs) submitted by Dane County were in -
2026-07-14FAA extends operating limitations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to October 30, 2027
Document DetailsAgencies Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Document Citation 91 FR 43144 Document Number 2026-14147 Document Type Notice Page 43144 (1 page) Publication Date 07/14/2026Published Content – Document Details PDF View printed version (PDF) Official Content Document DetailsAgencies Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Document Citation 91 FR 43144 Document Number 2026-14147 Document Type -
Second Runway Aerial Line Drawing – Planning for the airport and its environs: The Sea-Tac success story page 9
A black-and-white site plan map labeled 'Figure 2. SEA-TAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,' showing the airport's runway configuration, taxiways, terminal area, and surrounding road network. A north arrow is included in the lower left corner, orienting the map with runways running roughly east-west. -
2026-07-10Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee: Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) are seeking nominations for membership on the Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC), a panel established to provide independent advice on aircraft noise exposure and FAA noise policies. The committee will evaluate noise research, explore alternatives to current noise measurement standards, and assess community engagement efforts around airspace changes near airports. Nominations were due by August 10, 2026, and could be submitted by email to aircraftnoiseadvisorycommittee@faa.gov. -
2026-07-10Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee: Notice of Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
FAA and DOT Federal Register notice (Document Number 2026-13935, 91 FR 42788, published July 10, 2026) soliciting nominations for membership on the Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC). ANAC was established January 14, 2025 under section 792 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Pub. L. 118-63) and operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5