• 2020-06-23 10:58

    Denver Airport Ordered to Pay $33.5 Million for Noise Violations

    by John Aguilar Adams County got just what it asked for in its lengthy fight with Denver International Airport — a judge’s order that DIA pay $33.5 million for noise violations that impacted nearby neighborhoods during a three-year period starting in 2014. The ruling from Jefferson County District Judge Christie Bachmeyer was handed down on
  • 2020-06-16 10:23

    Missed opportunity or necessary avoidance? FAA Noise Metrics Report to Congress

    TOPICS:16hr2020 Report to Congress (“Report”)April 14average day-night level standardBarbara LichmanCDNLCNELconcentrated noise impact pointsLAeqLdenLmaxNAnoise metricsPart 150SELTA Posted By: Cynthia Schultz June 16, 2020 Share this article: Missed opportunity or necessary avoidance? Cynthia Schultz, PE   While it would be easy to take the FAA to task for ignoring the congressional mandate, it is not so easy
  • 2020-02-25 23:42

    Port Of Seattle Announces Noise Program Expansion 2026

    Today’s Port Of Seattle General Meeting had the most significant news about Port Packages we have ever seen. If you are concerned about airport noise issues this will matter to you whether you have a Port Package or not. As background, I strongly encourage you to look at the presentation by Noise Program Manager Stan
  • 2020-02-12 21:16

    HR 5874 – Decrease Noise Levels Act

    116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5874   To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to amend regulations concerning the day-night average sound level, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Beyer, Mr.
  • 2020-02-12 00:00

    HR 5874 – Decrease Noise Levels Act

    To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to amend regulations concerning the day-night average sound level, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 12, 2020 Ms. MENG (for herself, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. BEYER, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Ms. WATERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. VELÁZQUEZ, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. MEEKS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Admin- istration to amend regulations concerning the day-night average sound level, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-1 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 2 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 3 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Decrease Noise Levels 4 Act’’. 5 SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 6 Congress finds the following: 7 VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:50 Feb 19, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:BILLSH5874.IH H5874kjo hn so n on D S K L0 C P R D w ith B IL LS •HR 5874 IH (1) The day-night average sound level rep-1 resents the total accumulation of all sound energy 2 averaged over a 24-hour period. 3 (2) The current Federal Aviation Administra-4 tion guidelines for the day-night average sound level 5 are 65. 6 (3) Excessive airplane noise has…
  • 2019-09-26 21:13

    A Letter To Commissioner Stephanie Bowman Re. Noise Program Audits

    Ms. Bowman is currently President of the Port Of Seattle Commission. This letter is in reply to a request she made concerning my Public Comment at the 24 September General Meeting. (See video starting @ 33:30). Well this is a pleasant surprise. :DI am actually working up a (short) summary on the practicalities which I’ll
  • 2019-05-31 06:48

    Poor neighborhood endures worst LAX noise but is left out of home soundproofing program

    By Doug Smith May 31, 2019 | 8:10 PM Inglewood spent millions of dollars in public funds to soundproof middle-class areas of the city while bypassing one of the poorest neighborhoods where the roar from the Los Angeles International Airport flight path is loudest, according to a Times data analysis. Over the last several decades,
  • 2019-04-02 12:17

    Port Of Seattle Port Package Doors And Windows

    These are the products the Port Of Seattle are currently using in their Port Package retro-fits Windows: Larsen SCS P-series ‘extreme’ Doors: PEM Millworks ‘Quiet Door’ Storm Doors: Larsen In the past they have also successfully used products from Milgard and VPI. Milgard seems to be the brand favored by builders on new construction in
  • 2019-03-29 13:10

    Milgard: Understanding Noise

    Milgard understands the importance of peace and quiet in your home and engineers windows to help reduce unwanted noise. Unwanted outside noise can occur in homes by a highway, airport or in a loud urban setting. This can have a significant impact on the enjoyment of your home, particularly if it disrupts your sleep. Windows are
  • 2019-01-01 00:00

    Phoenix Aviation Department 2018 Annual Noise Report

    This report summarizes annual trends on issues regarding noise exposure from the City of Phoenix’s three airports, Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix Deer Valley (DVT), andPhoenix Goodyear (GYR) for calendar year 2018. The report includes information on operational counts, aircraft fleet mix, noise complaints, runway usage, noise abatement procedures, noise monitoring, and general aviation