Additional Resource References by Environmental Resource Category

Noise

• Federal Interagency Committee (FICAN)
• AEE-ARP Non-Standard INM Modeling Requirements and Coordination (PDF) - New procedures for non-standard data inputs to the FAA Integrated Noise Model (INM), certain uses of supplemental noise metrics, and alternative noise methodologies (added 8/3/2009)
• Final Policy on Part 150 Approval of Noise Mitigation Measures: Effect on the Use of Federal Grants for Noise Mitigation Projects (63 FR 16409), April 3, 1998 (PDF)
• Policy on Funding of Combined Part 150 and Part 161 Studies and Analyses (9/6/1996) (PDF)
• Boeing Airport Noise Regulation Website - provides detailed information for over 600 airports throughout the world
• The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse - a national non-profit organization with extensive online noise related resources.
• NoiseQuest: Aviation Noise Information & Resources - An educational website about aviation noise released under the FAA's Partnership for Air Transportation Noise and Emissions Reductions (PARTNER)

Land Use

• Environmental Land Use Site
• Compatible Land Use Planning Initiative (63 FR 27876), May 21, 1998 (PDF)
• Draft Aviation Noise Abatement Policy 2000 (65 FR 43802), July 14, 2000 (PDF)
• The Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Toolkit - implements the FAA Land Use Planning Initiative's (LUPI) short-term recommendations to develop a land use planning information package for FAA regions. This toolkit is designed to aid regional offices in assisting state and local officials and interested organizations for airport noise compatibility planning around the nation's airports.
• Noise Land Management and Requirements for Disposal of Noise Land or Development Land Funded with AIP (PDF)
• Pilot Program for Redevelopment of Airport Properties (Acquired Noise Land) (PDF)

Social

• Relocation Assistance Resources

Socio-Economic

• Department of Transportation Order 5610.2(a), Department of Transportation Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (added 6/5/2012)
• Relocation Assistance Resources

Air

• Airport Air Quality
• Interim Guidance on Mitigating Public Risks Associated With Lead Emissions from Avgas (PDF) (added 6/19/2013)
• Guidance on Emissions and Dispersion Modeling System (11/14/97) (PDF)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• US Code Title 42, Chapter 85 - Air Pollution Prevention and Control (Clean Air Act) (PDF)

Water

• FAA guidance - Airport drainage ditches and section 404 requirements (10/97) (PDF)
• US Code Title 33, Chapter 26 - Water Pollution Prevention and Control (Clean Water Act) (PDF)

Section 4(f)

• FHWA Section 4(f) Policy Paper

Historic, Architectural, Archeological

• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (includes ACHP training)
• National Register of Historic Places

Endangered Species

• US Code Title 16, Chapter 35 - Endangered Species (PDF)

Wetlands

• Wildlife Hazard Mission Statement - Memorandum of Agreement (7/29/03) (PDF)
• A Wetland Banking Mitigation Strategy for FAA (6/96) (PDF)
• Advisory Circular 150/5200-33, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports
• FAA Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program
• 33 CFR Part 320, Navigation and Navigable Waters: General Regulatory Policies
• EPA Wetlands Helpline "Wetline"

Flood Plains

• NA

Coastal Zone

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administation (NOAA) Coastal Zone Management Program

Coastal Barriers

• Overview of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act
• Additional Information on Coastal Barriers

Wild and Scenic Rivers

• National Wild and Scenic River System Website

Farmland

• 7 CFR Part 657, Regulations on Prime and Unique Farmland

Energy

• NA

Light Emissions

• NA

Solid Waste

• Advisory Circular 150/5200-33, Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports
• Wildlife Hazard Management at Airports: A Manual for Airport Personnel (PDF)

Construction

• NA

Environmental Justice

• Department of Transportation Order to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low-Income Populations (62 FR 18377), April 15, 1997 (PDF)
• CEQ Guidance on Environmental Justice and NEPA (PDF)
• EPA Guidance on Environmental Justice

Hazardous Materials

• US Code Title 42, Chapter 103 - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability (CERCLA) (PDF)

Consultant Selection

• Third party contracting: FAA Memo (7/24/95) (PDF)
• EIS Preparation Guidance on Third Party Contracting (PDF)
• FAA Model Memorandum of Understanding between Sponsor and FAA (4/95) (PDF)

Guidance and Training

• Clarification of NEPA process for ALP approval and funding (11/00) (PDF)

Environmental Management Systems

• Implementing Guidance for Regional Environmental Management Systems (7/18/2008) (PDF) (10/17/2008)

Other Environmental Sources

• Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
• CEQ NEPAnet.htm - Executive Orders, CEQ Guidance, 40 Most Asked Questions, Other Environmental Requirements
• Code of Federal Regulations and Federal Register
• National Transportation Library
• National Association of State Aviation Officials
• Airport Consultants Council