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150/5020-1A - Draft AC 150/5020-1A, Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports

Document Information

Number
150/5020-1A
Title
Draft AC 150/5020-1A, Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports
Status
Inactive
Date issued
2022-01-12
Office of Primary Responsibility
APP-400, Office of Airport Planning & Programming, Planning & Environmental Division
Description

See last paragraph below for instructions on submitting comments.

This AC provides guidance on conducting an Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility Planning Study in accordance with the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150 regulations. Commonly referred to as Part 150 studies, these studies consist of a combined Noise Exposure Map (NEM) and Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) with noise mitigation and abatement measures. This AC is independent from guidance on Airport Improvement Program (AIP) or Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) eligibility and justification. Use of this AC does not establish or ensure project eligibility or justification for AIP or PFC funding.

How to Submit Comments
We will consider comments received by March 11, 2022, for inclusion in AC 150/5020-1A. Please submit comments on the comment matrix (link below). Please email the completed matrix to Jean Wolfers-Lawrence, Environmental Specialist, Airport Planning and Environmental Division, at jean.wolfers-lawrence@faa.gov. Please provide justification for all comments and recommended modifications. Please note, column C ‘Reviewer Org’ should remain blank.

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