Environmental Policy and Guidance Resources
Announcements
Additional Resource References by Environmental Resource Category
Environmental Resource Categories
- Noise
- Land Use
- Social
- Socio-Economic
- Air
- Water
- Section 4(f)
- Historic, Architectural, Archeological
- Endangered Species
- Wetlands
- Flood Plains
- Coastal Zone
- Coastal Barriers
- Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Farmland
- Energy
- Light Emissions
- Solid Waste
- Construction
- Hazardous Materials
- Consultant Selection
- Guidance and Training
- Other Environmental Sources
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
- 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
Socio-Economic
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)
Historic, Architectural, Archeological
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (includes ACHP training)
- National Register of Historic Places
Endangered Species
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
Coastal Barriers
Wild and Scenic Rivers
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
Hazardous Materials
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)
- Section 788(a) Implementing Instructions (PDF)
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
Last updated: Friday, February 7, 2025