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AC 150/5200-34B - Construction or Establishment of Landfills Near Public Airports

Document Information

Number
150/5200-34B
Title
Construction or Establishment of Landfills Near Public Airports
Status
Active
Date issued
2025-05-15
Office of Primary Responsibility
AAS-300, Office of Airport Safety and Operations - Airport Safety & Operations Division
Description

The FAA provides this Advisory Circular for use by persons considering the construction or establishment of a new municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) near a public airport. Guidance contained herein should be used to comply with MSWLF site limitations contained in 49 U.S.C. § 44718(d), as amended by section 503 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, Pub. L. No. 106-181 (April 5, 2000), "Structures interfering with air commerce." In accordance with § 44718(d), as amended, these site limitations are not applicable in the State of Alaska.

In addition, this AC provides guidance for a state aviation agency desiring to petition the FAA for an exemption from the requirements of § 44718(d), as amended.

This revision does not contain any substantive changes from AC 150/5200-34A.

Content
Cancels
Cancels
Number Title Date
150/5200-34A Construction or Establishment of Landfills near Public Airports

Contains guidance on complying with new Federal statutory requirements regarding the construction or establishment of landfills near public airports.

 2006-01-26