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A Title 14 CFR Part 150 Final Noise Exposure Map Report for JFK International Airport prepared by Environmental Science Associates and other consulting firms for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. The report addresses federal aviation noise regulations and mapping requirements.

This EPA report summarizes U.S. greenhouse gas emissions data from 1990 to 2015, showing that total emissions reached 6,587 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2015, a 2.3% decrease from 2014 levels. Carbon dioxide makes up the largest share at 82% of emissions, with electricity generation and transportation being the biggest contributing economic sectors at 29% and 27% respectively. The report includes detailed emissions breakdowns by gas type, economic sector, and fuel source, along with unit conversion tables and global warming potential values for reference.

Final Noise Exposure Map Report for LaGuardia Airport prepared under Title 14 CFR Part 150 by Environmental Science Associates and other consulting firms for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. This report addresses federal requirements for airport noise compatibility planning.

Selected docket entries for Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case 17-70438, City of Burien v. Federal Aviation Administration and Michael P. Huerta. Covers petition for review filed 02/14/2017 through 05/17/2018, including extensive mediation conference schedule, multiple extensions of administrative record filing deadlines, and repeated amendments to briefing schedule for petitioner’s opening brief and respondent’s answering

This 2017 industry report examines the rapid growth of small drones (sUAS) and the challenges they pose for airport operators, noting that the FAA projected over 7 million drones in operation by 2020. It outlines FAA registration requirements, commercial operating rules, and restrictions such as the prohibition on flying within five miles of an airport without prior approval. The report also highlights increasing drone sightings near airports and aircraft, and discusses industry initiatives aimed at safely integrating drones into national airspace.

A January 2017 legal memorandum from law firm Dentons to the Quiet Skies Coalition outlines potential claims against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a new flight departure route introduced at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in summer 2016. The new route directs aircraft on a fixed low-altitude path over schools, parks, and residential areas in the City of Burien without prior public notice. The memo concludes that the FAA likely violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by failing to conduct or document the required environmental review before implementing the route.

This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) page outlines the agency's Airport Noise programs, covering two key regulatory frameworks: Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150) and Airport Noise and Access Restrictions (14 CFR Part 161). It provides links to funding summaries, noise exposure maps, planning data by state, and regulatory guidance including advisory circulars on noise control and sound insulation for residences near airports. The page also references the FAA's Land Use Planning Initiative, which offers guidance to airport sponsors and local agencies on improving compatibility between airports and surrounding communities.

The Port of Seattle Commission considered authorizing a contract for the Flight Corridor Safety Program Phase I, a tree and vegetation removal project at Sea-Tac Airport designed to clear obstructions from navigable airspace and meet FAA safety and compliance requirements. Although the lowest contractor bid came in 28% above the engineer's estimate — a threshold requiring special Commission approval — port staff recommended awarding the contract, noting that existing funds were sufficient and no additional budget was needed. Delaying the project risked FAA non-compliance, potential restrictions on flight approach and departure procedures, and the possible loss of millions of dollars in federal grant funding.