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Meeting agenda for the New York Community Aviation Roundtable covering both JFK and LaGuardia Airport Committees. The agenda includes presentations on environmental intelligence technology, noise monitoring, preferential runway programs, and questionnaire analysis regarding noise problems at both airports.

Technical presentation by Envirosuite on ANOMS Advanced aircraft noise monitoring methodology. Describes new AI-driven technology that dynamically adjusts noise detection thresholds based on background noise variations, comparing it to existing fixed-threshold systems.

A presentation introducing the Part 150 Study process for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The document explains the federal regulatory framework for preparing Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Programs, outlines the phases of the study process, and provides historical context of previous Part 150 studies conducted at SEA from 1985 to 2014.

NBER Working Paper No. 34431 by Florian Allroggen, R. John Hansman, Christopher R. Knittel, Jing Li, Xibo Wan, and Juju Wang (MIT, Tufts, University of Connecticut), October 2025. Estimates causal effect of aviation noise on U.S. housing prices using quasi-experimental variation from FAA performance-based navigation (PBN) procedures and runway reconfigurations at three major U.S. airports.

The City of Alexandria, Virginia issued a $2,000 electronic payment (Check No. 00026496, dated June 13, 2025) to Vianair, Inc., a firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, for services related to a May Airport Noise Study. The invoice, numbered 1244 and dated June 1, 2025, was processed under Voucher No. 595881 through Alexandria's General Account. Vianair, Inc. was engaged to conduct airport noise analysis on behalf of the city, reflecting ongoing municipal efforts to monitor and address aircraft noise impacts.

FAA Seattle Airports District Office letter dated June 5, 2025, from Acting Manager Ryan C. Zulauf to Airport Director John Parrott at King County International Airport – Boeing Field (BFI), determining that the submitted Noise Exposure Maps (NEM) comply with 14 CFR Part 150 and Title 49 USC Chapter 475. The FAA approves the ‘2023

The City of Des Moines, Washington is considering adopting a new sound transmission code to address aircraft noise from SeaTac Airport, following the repeal of its previous ordinance in 2012. Building Official Daniel Hopp recommends hiring a sound engineering consultant to help draft updated noise standards, evaluate construction costs, and redefine noise zones for both new buildings and major remodels. The proposal aims to modernize noise mitigation requirements while balancing economic feasibility for developers and residents.

Vianair Inc. submitted Invoice #1184 to the City of Alexandria for $9,000 in consulting services covering November 2024, including noise analysis work, design team meetings, project management, and software services related to the Alexandria (SoA) airspace design project. The attached monthly status report details 30.29 total hours of work performed by consultants Jim and Jason, along with Vianair software use, broken down across tasks such as noise analysis sessions and project update calls. The invoice was recommended for approval by representatives from Fairfax County and Prince George's County and formally approved by the City of Alexandria's Environmental Quality division in January 2025.