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What Is a Part 150 Study?Every day, airport operations and flight management decisions are based on two factors: safety and efficiency. A Part 150 Study requires that a third factor – noise impact – be considered. A “FAR Part 150 Study” is an in-depth process that involves working with the community to address its concerns, developing a detailed analysis of noise levels and variables, and creating a plan to reduce the impact of aircraft noise. It is called a FAR Part 150 Study because it is a noise and land use compatibility study that is conducted under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150. How Does the Part 150 Study Work?Under a grant from the FAA, a consulting team led by acoustical engineer Andrew Harris conducts the Part 150 Study (also called an Airport Noise Compatibility Study). The study will take about two years and will result in a detailed report that will be given to the PTAA and the FAA for approval. The Part 150 Study includes: Noise exposure measurements and maps – detailed descriptions of noise levels at various locations in a community for existing and future conditions. Flight operations mitigation – an examination of flight patterns and runway use procedures that could reduce the effect of airport noise. Land use compatibility – consideration of the purchase of properties, sound insulation and other possibilities for land use planning around the airport. How Does the Community Get Involved?To ensure that the Noise Compatibility plan is informed by input from the Triad community, three committees have been formed to serve in an advisory capacity to the Part 150 Study team. The committees are: the Airport Users Advisory Committee, the Government Agency Advisory Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee. In addition, public workshops will be held to inform and solicit input from the community. Is the Part 150 Process Unique to PTIA?Some 250 airports, including airports in Charlotte, Indianapolis, Louisville and Memphis, have conducted Part 150 Studies to work with communities on managing noise impact. While many of the elements of a Part 150 Study are the same, every airport and every community is different. As a result, the needs, the process and the outcomes of the Part 150 Study are unique to each airport region. What Measures Are Under Consideration? A number of new measures may be put in place at Piedmont Triad International Airport in an effort to reduce the impact of airport noise on nearby residents. Jets may fly at higher altitudes on approach to Piedmont Triad International Airport, for example. Aircraft might also stay on certain flight tracks longer as they leave the airport and or use certain runways at certain times to lessen the noise around the airport. The analysis of measures is being prepared by Andrew Harris, an airport noise consultant who has been working with three advisory committees since June 2004 to find ways to lessen noise around the airport once a FedEx mid-Atlantic hub opens in 2009. Harris, an authority on airport noise, was hired by the Airport Authority in early 2004 to conduct PTIA’s first Part 150 Study. The three advisory committees have reviewed and discussed proposed measures to lessen aircraft noise. They have contributed ideas and voiced their concerns during meetings in June and September, and in e-mail exchanges. Currently, Harris and his team are conducting additional analysis of options and seeking further information before a Noise Compatibility Program document is drafted for final committee review prior to meetings on January 24, 2006. A public hearing will be held in early 2006 for public comment prior to submitting the Noise Compatibility Program documents to the Airport Authority for approval. Scope of work.
14 CFR - Chapter I - Part 150. |
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