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A-1 Appendix A Relationship of Policies and Practices A.1 Existing Aviation Environmental Policies, Regulations, and Guidance Table 6: Existing Aviation Environmental Policies, Regulations, and Guidance Policies, Regulations, and Guidance Description National Environmental Policy Act (42 United States Code [U.S.C.]
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A-2 Policies, Regulations, and Guidance Description • The action would increase noise by DNL 1.5 dB or more for a noise-sensitive area that is exposed to noise at or above the DNL 65 dB noise exposure level, or that will be exposed at or above the DNL 65 dB level due to a DNL 1.5 dB or greater increase, when compared to the noaction alternative for the same timeframe. FAA Order 1050.1F, Appendix B, Section B-1.4, Environmental Consequences states: • For actions in the immediate vicinity of an airport, the following information must be disclosed for each modeled scenario that is analyzed: • The number of residences or people residing within each noise contour where aircraft noise exposure is at or above DNL 65 dB and the net increase or decrease in the number of people or residences exposed to that level of noise.
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A-3 Policies, Regulations, and Guidance Description • Supplemental noise analyses are most often used to describe aircraft noise impacts for specific noise-sensitive locations or situations and to assist in the public's understanding of the noise impact. The selection of supplemental analyses will depend upon the circumstances of each particular project.
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A-4 Policies, Regulations, and Guidance Description FAA Advisory Circular 150/5020-1, Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports airport noise compatibility programs, including the process for evaluating and approving or disapproving those programs. It prescribes single systems for -- (a)
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A-5 Policies, Regulations, and Guidance Description • This advisory circular provides additional clarification and guidance for airports that are developing a Part 150 Program. FAA Order JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters, Chapter 32, Environmental Matters Chapter 32 of Order 7400.2 provides guidance and establishes policy and procedures to assist air traffic personnel in applying the requirements of FAA Order 1050.1 to proposed air traffic actions.
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A-6 A.2 Additional Aviation-Related Environmental Guidance and Practices Table 7: Additional Aviation-Related Environmental Guidance and Practices Guidance and Practices Description ICAO / CAEP The CAEP is a technical committee of the ICAO Council established in 1983. CAEP assists the Council in formulating new policies and adopting new Standards and Recommended Practices related to aircraft noise and emissions, and more generally to aviation environmental impact.
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A-7 Guidance and Practices Description methodology that is preferable for all situations." They also state that the "additional analysis needs to inform both the federal decisionmaker and the affected public." CANSO The Environment Workgroup (ENV WG) of CANSO's, Operations Steering Group focuses on issues such as reducing aircraft noise through better procedures and planning; and reducing emissions from aircraft through improving efficiency and introducing new advanced procedures during all phases of flight.
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A-8 Guidance and Practices Description FAA COEs • Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT) , COE for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment • Partnership for AiR Transportation Noise and Emissions Reduction (PARTNER)
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A-9 Guidance and Practices Description concerns or require community involvement, and those that do will call for varying levels and types of community involvement activities. FAA staff must assess the potential for environmental issues and community concerns associated with proposed aviation actions.
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A-10 Guidance and Practices Description information and gain a more in-depth understanding of community concerns. Community input is considered in developing and refining project options, analysis, and potential alternatives.
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A-11 Related DOT Agencies Environmental Policies and Guidance Description two noise-barrier designs FRA Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, 64 FR 28545 states: • 14(n)
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