Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports (2010) / Chapter Skim
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45 CHAPTER 5 Noise Aircraft noise is a common concern of communities surrounding airports. This issue can lead to poor relations between an airport and the community, especially if an airport does not proactively engage residential airport neighbors and acknowledge their concerns.
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46 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports Small Airport Applicability To determine the aircraft noise exposure surrounding an airport, airport operators may develop existing and future (5-year forecast) Noise exposure maps in accordance with Part 150.
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Noise 47 • Noise Contour -- A continuous line on a map of the airport vicinity connecting all points of the same noise exposure level. • Noise Exposure Map -- A scaled, geographic map of an airport, its noise contours, and surrounding area developed in accordance with ASNA and 14 CFR Part 150.
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48 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports Compliance Attainment Strategies The regulations that relate to aircraft noise studies are voluntary for airports and there are no mandatory compliance concerns from an airport operator's standpoint. • An airport does not have the authority to impose federal regulations regarding the noise levels generated by aircraft using the facility.
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