80_FR_45846 80 FR 45699 - Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Anchorage, Alaska

80 FR 45699 - Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Anchorage, Alaska

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 147 (July 31, 2015)

Page Range45699-45700
FR Document2015-18822

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the Noise Exposure Maps submitted by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et. seq. (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed Noise Compatibility Program that was submitted for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before January 23, 2016.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 147 (Friday, July 31, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 147 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45699-45700]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18822]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program 
and Request for Review, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and 
Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Anchorage, Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its 
determination that the Noise Exposure Maps submitted by the Alaska 
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities for Ted Stevens 
Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base under the 
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et. seq. (Aviation Safety and Noise 
Abatement Act) are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA 
also announces that it is reviewing a proposed Noise Compatibility 
Program that was submitted for Ted Stevens Anchorage International 
Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base and that this program will be 
approved or disapproved on or before January 23, 2016.

DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of the FAA's determination on 
the Noise Exposure Maps and of the start of its review of the 
associated Noise Compatibility Program is July 27, 2015. The public 
comment period ends September 25, 2015.

ADDRESSES: All comments, other than those properly addressed to local 
land use authorities; will be considered by the FAA to the extent 
practicable. Copies of the Noise Exposure Maps, the FAA's evaluation of 
the maps, and the proposed Noise Compatibility Program are available 
for examination by appointment at the following locations:

Federal Aviation Administration, Alaskan Region, Airports Division, 222 
W. 7th Avenue, Annex Building, Rm. A36, Anchorage, Alaska 99513.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 5000 W. International 
Airport Rd. Suite C3820, Anchorage, Alaska 99502.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie Grey, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Anchorage, AK,

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Alaskan Region Airports Division, 222 W. 7th Avenue, Box #14, 
Anchorage, Alaska 99513, 907-271-5453. Comments on the proposed Noise 
Compatibility Program should also be submitted to the above office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice announces that the FAA finds 
that the Noise Exposure Maps submitted for Ted Stevens Anchorage 
International Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base are in compliance 
with applicable requirements of 14 CFR part 150, effective July 27, 
2015. Further, FAA is reviewing a proposed Noise Compatibility Program 
under Part 150 in conjunction with the Noise Exposure Map which will be 
approved or disapproved on or before January 23, 2016. This notice also 
announces the availability of this Program for public review and 
comment.
    Under 49 U.S.C., Section 47503, the Aviation Safety and Noise 
Abatement Act, (the Act), an airport operator may submit to the FAA 
Noise Exposure Maps which meet applicable regulations and which depict 
non-compatible land uses as of the date of submission of such maps, a 
description of projected aircraft operations, and the ways in which 
such operations will affect such maps. The Act requires such maps to be 
developed in consultation with interested and affected parties in the 
local community, government agencies, and persons using the airport.
    An airport operator who has submitted Noise Exposure Maps that are 
found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of Part 150, 
promulgated pursuant to the Act, may submit a Noise Compatibility 
Program for FAA approval which sets forth the measures the operator has 
taken or proposes to take to reduce existing non-compatible uses and 
prevent the introduction of additional non-compatible uses.
    The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities 
submitted to the FAA on December 19, 2014 Noise Exposure Maps, 
descriptions and other documentation that were produced during the 
conducted between November 17, 2011 and December 19, 2014. It was 
requested that the FAA review this material as the Noise Exposure Maps, 
as described in Section 47503 of the Act, and that the noise mitigation 
measures, to be implemented jointly by the airports and surrounding 
communities, be approved as a Noise Compatibility Program under Section 
47504 of the Act.
    The FAA has completed its review of the Noise Exposure Maps and 
accompanying documentation submitted by the Alaska Department of 
Transportation & Public Facilities. The documentation that constitutes 
the ``Noise Exposure Maps'' as defined in Section 150.7 of Part 150 
include: Figure D31 Exisitng Noise Exposure Map--2009 and Figure I1 
Future Noise Exposre Map--2020 and the accompanying documentation are 
in compliance with applicable requirements. This determination is 
effective on July 27, 2015. FAA's determination on the airport 
operator's Noise Exposure Maps is limited to a finding that the maps 
were developed in accordance with the procedures contained in Appendix 
A of 14 CFR part 150. Such determination does not constitute approval 
of the airport operator's data, information or plans, or a commitment 
to approve a Noise Compatibility Program or to fund the implementation 
of that Program.
    If questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific 
properties to noise exposure contours depicted on a Noise Exposure Map 
submitted under Section 47503 of the Act, it should be noted that the 
FAA is not involved in any way in determining the relative locations of 
specific properties with regard to the depicted noise exposure 
contours, or in interpreting the Noise Exposure Maps to resolve 
questions concerning, for example, which properties should be covered 
by the provisions of Section 47506 of the Act. These functions are 
inseparable from the ultimate land use control and planning 
responsibilities of local government. These local responsibilities are 
not changed in any way under Part 150 or through FAA's review of Noise 
Exposure Maps. Therefore, the responsibility for the detailed 
overlaying of noise exposure contours onto the map depicting properties 
on the surface rests exclusively with the airport operator that 
submitted those maps, or with those public agencies and planning 
agencies with which consultation is required under Section 47503 of the 
Act. The FAA has relied on the certification by the airport operator, 
under Section 150.21 of Part 150, that the statutorily required 
consultation has been accomplished.
    The FAA has formally received the Noise Compatibility Program for 
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane 
Base, also effective on July 27, 2015. Preliminary review of the 
submitted material indicates that it conforms to the requirements for 
the submittal of Noise Compatibility Programs, but that further review 
will be necessary prior to approval or disapproval of the program. The 
formal review period, limited by law to a maximum of 180 days, will be 
completed on or before January 23, 2016.
    The FAA's approval or disapproval of each specific measure proposed 
by an airport sponsor in a Noise Compatibility Plan is determined by 
applying approval criteria prescribed in 14 CFR 150.35(b). Only 
measures that meet the approval criteria can be approved and considered 
for Federal funding eligibility. Note that FAA approval or disapproval 
of a measure only indicates whether that measure would, if implemented, 
be consistent with the purposes of 14 CFR part 150. When an ROA measure 
is disapproved by the FAA, airport sponsors are not precluded from and 
are encouraged to work with the FAA and their communities outside of 
the rigors of the Part 150 process to implement initiatives that 
provide noise benefits for the surrounding community. Approval of a 
measure does not constitute a FAA funding commitment or decision to 
implement that measure.
    Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed program 
with specific reference to these factors. To maximize the effectiveness 
of comments and the FAAs understanding of them, comments should be as 
specific as possible identifying the concern(s) as well as suggested or 
desired resolution to the concern(s). When possible, quote text and 
cite details such as page and section numbers, NCP measure number, etc. 
to which the comment(s) pertain(s). This commenting procedure is 
intended to ensure that substantive comments and concerns are made 
available to the FAA in a timely manner so that the FAA has an 
opportunity to address them in its Record of Approval. Please note, all 
comments in their entirety become part of the public record, including 
any personal information provided in the comment including name, 
address, phone number, etc.
    To arrange an appointment to review the documents and any questions 
may be directed to the individual named above under the heading, FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Issued in Anchorage, Alaska, July 27, 2015.
Byron K. Huffman,
Manager, Alaskan Region Airports Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-18822 Filed 7-30-15; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 147 / Friday, July 31, 2015 / Notices 45699 will include any mitigation and control plans District Office, 1 Aviation Plaza, Issued in Jamaica, New York, July 27, 2015. that are already approved or that are Jamaica, NY 11434, (718) 995–5771. Evelyn Martinez, approved in the future by the Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Manager, New York Airports District Office. State or other relevant federal or state agencies, and any other measures deemed Ryan Allen, Community Planner, New [FR Doc. 2015–18821 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] prudent by the permittee. York Airports District Office, location BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Article 10. The permittee shall file with the listed above. (718) 995–5677. appropriate agencies of the United States The request for a change in use from Government such statements or reports under aeronautical to non-aeronautical to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION oath with respect to the United States provide for the use of an existing facility facilities, and/or permittee’s activities and for manufacturing purposes may be Federal Aviation Administration operations in connection therewith as are now, or may hereafter, be required under any reviewed in person at the New York Airports District Office located at 159– Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of laws or regulations of the United States Noise Compatibility Program and Government or its agencies. The permittee 30 Rockaway Blvd., Suite 111, Jamaica, NY 11434. Request for Review, Ted Stevens shall file electronic Export Information where required. Anchorage International Airport and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA Article 11. The permittee shall provide Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Anchorage, invites public comment for a change in Alaska information upon request to the Department use from aeronautical to non- of State with regard to the United States aeronautical to provide for the use of an AGENCY: Federal Aviation facilities. Such requests could include, for example, information concerning current existing facility for manufacturing Administration, DOT. conditions or anticipated changes in purposes, at Elmira/Corning Regional ACTION: Notice. ownership or control, construction, Airport under the provisions of 49 connection, operation, or maintenance of the U.S.C. 47125(a). Based on a full review, SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation United States facilities. the FAA determined that the request for Administration (FAA) announces its IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the Under a change in use from aeronautical to determination that the Noise Exposure Secretary of State for Economic Growth, non-aeronautical to provide for the use Maps submitted by the Alaska Energy, and the Environment, have hereunto of an existing facility for manufacturing Department of Transportation & Public set my hand this 14th day of July 2015 in the Facilities for Ted Stevens Anchorage City of Washington, District of Columbia. purposes, at Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, Horseheads, NY., met the International Airport and Lake Hood Catherine A. Novelli Seaplane Base under the provisions of Under Secretary of State for Economic procedural requirements. Growth, Energy, and the Environment 49 U.S.C. 47501 et. seq. (Aviation Safety The Following Is a Brief Overview of the and Noise Abatement Act) are in [FR Doc. 2015–18490 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] Request compliance with applicable BILLING CODE 4710–AE–P The airport sponsor is requesting a requirements. The FAA also announces change in use from aeronautical to non- that it is reviewing a proposed Noise aeronautical for a 10.27 acre site located Compatibility Program that was DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION along Kahler Road, including an submitted for Ted Stevens Anchorage existing 96,000 square foot International Airport and Lake Hood Federal Aviation Administration manufacturing facility, 5,000 square foot Seaplane Base and that this program storage hangar, and adjoining 187,500 will be approved or disapproved on or Notice of Intent To Rule on a Request square foot parking lot with capacity for before January 23, 2016. for a Change in Use From Aeronautical 332 parking stalls. In addition, the DATES: Effective Date: The effective date to Non-Aeronautical To Provide for the proposal includes a 6,400 square foot of the FAA’s determination on the Noise Use of an Existing Facility for expansion to the existing facility to Exposure Maps and of the start of its Manufacturing Purposes, at Elmira/ support administrative and engineering review of the associated Noise Corning Regional Airport, Horseheads, offices. The site would be utilized for Compatibility Program is July 27, 2015. NY glass manufacturing operations by a The public comment period ends AGENCY: Federal Aviation privately owned company. There is September 25, 2015. Administration (FAA), DOT. currently no short or long term ADDRESSES: All comments, other than ACTION: Notice and request for comment. aeronautical demand for the site, or those properly addressed to local land interest from an aeronautical tenant to use authorities; will be considered by SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and occupy the space. The Airport will invite public comment for a change in the FAA to the extent practicable. structure a land lease with the Copies of the Noise Exposure Maps, the use from aeronautical to non- prospective tenant based on fair market aeronautical to provide for the use of an FAA’s evaluation of the maps, and the value, along with the fee simple sale of proposed Noise Compatibility Program existing facility for manufacturing the buildings. All proceeds generated purposes, at Elmira/Corning Regional are available for examination by from the lease agreement and fee simple appointment at the following locations: Airport, Horseheads, NY. sale must be used exclusively by the DATES: Comments must be received on airport in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Federal Aviation Administration, or before August 31, 2015. 47107(b) and the FAA’s policy on Alaskan Region, Airports Division, ADDRESSES: Comments on this revenue use. 222 W. 7th Avenue, Annex Building, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES application may be mailed or delivered Any person may inspect the request Rm. A36, Anchorage, Alaska 99513. to the following address: Ann Crook, by appointment at the FAA office Ted Stevens Anchorage International Director of Aviation, Elmira/Corning address listed above. Interested persons Airport, 5000 W. International Airport Regional Airport, 276 Sing Sing Road, are invited to comment on the proposed Rd. Suite C3820, Anchorage, Alaska Suite 1, Horseheads, NY 14845, (607) change of use from aeronautical to non- 99502. 739–5621 and at the FAA New York aeronautical. All comments will be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airports District Office: Evelyn considered by the FAA to the extent Leslie Grey, Federal Aviation Martinez, Manager, New York Airports practicable. Administration, Anchorage, AK, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Jul 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

45700 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 147 / Friday, July 31, 2015 / Notices Alaskan Region Airports Division, 222 submitted by the Alaska Department of The formal review period, limited by W. 7th Avenue, Box #14, Anchorage, Transportation & Public Facilities. The law to a maximum of 180 days, will be Alaska 99513, 907–271–5453. documentation that constitutes the completed on or before January 23, Comments on the proposed Noise ‘‘Noise Exposure Maps’’ as defined in 2016. Compatibility Program should also be Section 150.7 of Part 150 include: The FAA’s approval or disapproval of submitted to the above office. Figure D31 Exisitng Noise Exposure each specific measure proposed by an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Map—2009 and Figure I1 Future Noise Exposre Map—2020 and the airport sponsor in a Noise Compatibility Notice announces that the FAA finds Plan is determined by applying that the Noise Exposure Maps submitted accompanying documentation are in compliance with applicable approval criteria prescribed in 14 CFR for Ted Stevens Anchorage International 150.35(b). Only measures that meet the Airport and Lake Hood Seaplane Base requirements. This determination is effective on July 27, 2015. FAA’s approval criteria can be approved and are in compliance with applicable determination on the airport operator’s considered for Federal funding requirements of 14 CFR part 150, effective July 27, 2015. Further, FAA is Noise Exposure Maps is limited to a eligibility. Note that FAA approval or reviewing a proposed Noise finding that the maps were developed in disapproval of a measure only indicates Compatibility Program under Part 150 accordance with the procedures whether that measure would, if in conjunction with the Noise Exposure contained in Appendix A of 14 CFR part implemented, be consistent with the Map which will be approved or 150. Such determination does not purposes of 14 CFR part 150. When an disapproved on or before January 23, constitute approval of the airport ROA measure is disapproved by the 2016. This notice also announces the operator’s data, information or plans, or FAA, airport sponsors are not precluded availability of this Program for public a commitment to approve a Noise from and are encouraged to work with review and comment. Compatibility Program or to fund the the FAA and their communities outside Under 49 U.S.C., Section 47503, the implementation of that Program. of the rigors of the Part 150 process to If questions arise concerning the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement implement initiatives that provide noise precise relationship of specific Act, (the Act), an airport operator may benefits for the surrounding community. properties to noise exposure contours submit to the FAA Noise Exposure Approval of a measure does not depicted on a Noise Exposure Map Maps which meet applicable regulations constitute a FAA funding commitment submitted under Section 47503 of the and which depict non-compatible land Act, it should be noted that the FAA is or decision to implement that measure. uses as of the date of submission of such not involved in any way in determining Interested persons are invited to maps, a description of projected aircraft the relative locations of specific comment on the proposed program with operations, and the ways in which such properties with regard to the depicted specific reference to these factors. To operations will affect such maps. The noise exposure contours, or in maximize the effectiveness of comments Act requires such maps to be developed interpreting the Noise Exposure Maps to in consultation with interested and and the FAAs understanding of them, resolve questions concerning, for comments should be as specific as affected parties in the local community, example, which properties should be government agencies, and persons using possible identifying the concern(s) as covered by the provisions of Section well as suggested or desired resolution the airport. 47506 of the Act. These functions are An airport operator who has to the concern(s). When possible, quote inseparable from the ultimate land use text and cite details such as page and submitted Noise Exposure Maps that are control and planning responsibilities of found by FAA to be in compliance with section numbers, NCP measure number, local government. These local the requirements of Part 150, responsibilities are not changed in any etc. to which the comment(s) pertain(s). promulgated pursuant to the Act, may way under Part 150 or through FAA’s This commenting procedure is intended submit a Noise Compatibility Program review of Noise Exposure Maps. to ensure that substantive comments for FAA approval which sets forth the Therefore, the responsibility for the and concerns are made available to the measures the operator has taken or detailed overlaying of noise exposure FAA in a timely manner so that the FAA proposes to take to reduce existing non- contours onto the map depicting has an opportunity to address them in compatible uses and prevent the properties on the surface rests its Record of Approval. Please note, all introduction of additional non- exclusively with the airport operator comments in their entirety become part compatible uses. that submitted those maps, or with of the public record, including any The Alaska Department of those public agencies and planning personal information provided in the Transportation & Public Facilities agencies with which consultation is comment including name, address, submitted to the FAA on December 19, required under Section 47503 of the phone number, etc. 2014 Noise Exposure Maps, descriptions Act. The FAA has relied on the and other documentation that were To arrange an appointment to review certification by the airport operator, produced during the conducted between the documents and any questions may under Section 150.21 of Part 150, that November 17, 2011 and December 19, be directed to the individual named the statutorily required consultation has 2014. It was requested that the FAA been accomplished. above under the heading, FOR FURTHER review this material as the Noise The FAA has formally received the INFORMATION CONTACT. Exposure Maps, as described in Section Noise Compatibility Program for Ted Issued in Anchorage, Alaska, July 27, 2015. 47503 of the Act, and that the noise Stevens Anchorage International Airport asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Byron K. Huffman, mitigation measures, to be implemented and Lake Hood Seaplane Base, also Manager, Alaskan Region Airports Division. jointly by the airports and surrounding effective on July 27, 2015. Preliminary [FR Doc. 2015–18822 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] communities, be approved as a Noise review of the submitted material Compatibility Program under Section indicates that it conforms to the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 47504 of the Act. requirements for the submittal of Noise The FAA has completed its review of Compatibility Programs, but that further the Noise Exposure Maps and review will be necessary prior to accompanying documentation approval or disapproval of the program. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Jul 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1


Document Created: 2015-12-15 12:59:52
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 12:59:52
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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
ContactLeslie Grey, Federal Aviation Administration, Anchorage, AK, Alaskan Region Airports Division, 222 W. 7th Avenue, Box #14, Anchorage, Alaska 99513, 907-271-5453. Comments on the proposed Noise Compatibility Program should also be submitted to the above office.
FR Citation80 FR 45699 
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