81 FR 28933 - Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Boise, ID
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 90 (May 10, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 90 (May 10, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-10981 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 28933-28934] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10981] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Boise, ID AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Noise Exposure Map notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by the City of Boise, ID for the Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field), Boise, Idaho under the provisions of 40 U.S.C 47501 et seq. (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 CFR 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) under Part 150 in conjunction with the Noise Exposure Map, and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before October 29, 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 May 2, 2016. The public comment period ends July 1, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Scott Eaton at the Federal Aviation Administration, FAA Building, Ste. 2, 2725 Skyway Drive, Helena, Montana 59602-1213, Telephone 406-449-5291. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice announces that the FAA finds that the Noise Exposure Maps submitted for Great Falls International Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150, effective May 2, 2016. Furthermore, FAA is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program for that Airport which will be approved or disapproved on or before October 29, 2016. This notice also announces the availability of this Program for public review and comment. Under 49 U.S.C., Section 47503, 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 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 City of Boise, ID submitted to the FAA on December 21, 2015 Noise Exposure Maps, descriptions and other documentation that were produced during the Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport Part 150 Study conducted between September 16, 2014 and December 21, 2015. 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 airport 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 City of Boise, ID. The documentation that constitutes the ``noise exposure maps'' as defined in CFR part 150 Section 150.7 includes: Boise Airport 14 CFR part 150 Study Update, Updated Noise Exposure Maps, Figure 2-1 Existing Condition Operations by Aircraft Category, Figure 2-2 Future Condition Operations by Aircraft Category, Figure 3-1 Airport Layout, Figure 3-2 Modeled Flight Tracks for Runways 9, 10L and 10R, Figure 3-3 Modeled Flight Tracks for Runways 27, 28L and 28R, Figure 4-1 Airport Influence Area, Figure 4-2 Existing Land Use, Figure 4-3 Future Land Use, Figure 4-4 Zoning in the Vicinity of the Airport, Figure 5-1 2015 Noise Exposure Map on Existing Land Use, Figure 5-2 2020 Noise Exposure Map on Existing Land Use, and Figure 5-3 2020 Noise Exposure Map on Future Land Use. The FAA has determined that these noise exposure maps and accompanying documentation are in compliance with applicable requirements. This determination is effective on May 2, 2016. The FAA's determination on an 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 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 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 [[Page 28934]] 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 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 Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport, also effective on May 2, 2016. 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 October 29, 2016. The FAA's detailed evaluation will be conducted under the provisions of Part 150, Section 150.33. The primary considerations in the evaluation process are whether the proposed measures may reduce the level of aviation safety, create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, or be reasonably consistent with obtaining the goal of reducing existing non-compatible land uses and preventing the introduction of additional non-compatible land uses. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed program with specific reference to these factors. 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 full Noise Exposure Map documentation and the proposed Noise Compatibility Program are available for examination at the following locations: Scott Eaton, Community Planner, Federal Aviation Administration, Helena Airports District Office, FAA Building, Ste. 2, 2725 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59602, 406-449-5291. Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field), 3201 Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 2, 2016. Randall S. Fiertz, Manager, Airports Division, Northwest Mountain Region. [FR Doc. 2016-10981 Filed 5-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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National Space Transportation Policy that was submitted for Boise Air Noise Exposure Maps, as described in
clearly identifies how strengthening Terminal (Gowen Field) under Part 150 Section 47503 of the Act, and that the
U.S. competitiveness in the in conjunction with the Noise Exposure noise mitigation measures, to be
international launch market and Map, and that this program will be implemented jointly by the airport and
improving the cost effectiveness of U.S. approved or disapproved on or before surrounding communities, be approved
space transportation services are in the October 29, 2016. as a Noise Compatibility Program under
public interest: ‘‘Maintaining an assured DATES: Effective Date: The effective date Section 47504 of the Act.
capability to meet United States of the FAA’s determination on the noise The FAA has completed its review of
Government needs, while also taking exposure maps and of the start of its the Noise Exposure Maps and
the necessary steps to strengthen U.S. review of the associated noise accompanying documentation
competitiveness in the international compatibility program is May 2, 2016. submitted by the City of Boise, ID. The
commercial launch market, is important The public comment period ends July 1, documentation that constitutes the
to ensuring that U.S. space 2016. ‘‘noise exposure maps’’ as defined in
transportation capabilities will be CFR part 150 Section 150.7 includes:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
reliable, robust, safe, and affordable in Boise Airport 14 CFR part 150 Study
Scott Eaton at the Federal Aviation
the future. Among other steps, Update, Updated Noise Exposure Maps,
Administration, FAA Building, Ste. 2,
improving the cost effectiveness of U.S. Figure 2–1 Existing Condition
2725 Skyway Drive, Helena, Montana
space transportation services could help Operations by Aircraft Category, Figure
59602–1213, Telephone 406–449–5291.
achieve this goal by allowing the United 2–2 Future Condition Operations by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Aircraft Category, Figure 3–1 Airport
States Government to invest a greater Notice announces that the FAA finds
share of its resources in other needs Layout, Figure 3–2 Modeled Flight
that the Noise Exposure Maps submitted Tracks for Runways 9, 10L and 10R,
such as facilities modernization, for Great Falls International Airport are
technology advancement, scientific Figure 3–3 Modeled Flight Tracks for
in compliance with applicable Runways 27, 28L and 28R, Figure 4–1
discovery, and national security. requirements of Title 14 Code of Federal
Further, a healthier, more competitive Airport Influence Area, Figure 4–2
Regulations (CFR) Part 150, effective Existing Land Use, Figure 4–3 Future
U.S. space transportation industry May 2, 2016. Furthermore, FAA is
would facilitate new markets, encourage Land Use, Figure 4–4 Zoning in the
reviewing a proposed noise Vicinity of the Airport, Figure 5–1 2015
new industries, create high technology compatibility program for that Airport
jobs, lead to greater economic growth Noise Exposure Map on Existing Land
which will be approved or disapproved Use, Figure 5–2 2020 Noise Exposure
and security, and would further the on or before October 29, 2016. This
Nation’s leadership role in space.’’ Map on Existing Land Use, and Figure
notice also announces the availability of 5–3 2020 Noise Exposure Map on
SpaceX’s proposal to apply collective this Program for public review and
risk management to people in Future Land Use. The FAA has
comment. determined that these noise exposure
waterborne vessels is in the public Under 49 U.S.C., Section 47503,
interest. maps and accompanying documentation
Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement are in compliance with applicable
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 8, Act (the Act), an airport operator may requirements. This determination is
2016. submit to the FAA Noise Exposure effective on May 2, 2016.
Kenneth Wong, Maps which meet applicable regulations The FAA’s determination on an
Commercial Space Transportation, Licensing and which depict non-compatible land airport operator’s noise exposure maps
and Evaluation Division Manager. uses as of the date of submission of such is limited to a finding that the maps
[FR Doc. 2016–09685 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am] maps, a description of projected aircraft were developed in accordance with the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P operations, and the ways in which such procedures contained in Appendix A of
operations will affect such maps. The CFR part 150. Such determination does
Act requires such maps to be developed not constitute approval of the airport
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in consultation with interested parties operator’s data, information or plans, or
in the local community, government a commitment to approve a Noise
Federal Aviation Administration agencies, and persons using the airport. Compatibility Program or to fund
An airport operator who has implementation of that Program. If
Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of submitted noise exposure maps that are questions arise concerning the precise
Noise Compatibility Program and found by FAA to be in compliance with relationship of specific properties to
Request for Review Boise Air Terminal the requirements of Part 150, noise exposure contours depicted on a
(Gowen Field) Boise, ID promulgated pursuant to the Act, may Noise Exposure Map submitted under
AGENCY: Federal Aviation submit a noise compatibility program Section 47503 of the Act, it should be
Administration (FAA), DOT. for FAA approval which sets forth the noted that the FAA is not involved in
ACTION: Noise Exposure Map notice. measures the operator has taken or any way in determining the relative
proposes to take to reduce existing non- locations of specific properties with
SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation compatible uses and prevent the regard to the depicted noise exposure
Administration (FAA) announces its introduction of additional non- contours, or in interpreting the Noise
determination that the noise exposure compatible uses. Exposure Maps to resolve questions
maps submitted by the City of Boise, ID The City of Boise, ID submitted to the concerning, for example, which
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for the Boise Air Terminal (Gowen FAA on December 21, 2015 Noise properties should be covered by the
Field), Boise, Idaho under the Exposure Maps, descriptions and other provisions of Section 47506 of the Act.
provisions of 40 U.S.C 47501 et seq. documentation that were produced These functions are inseparable from
(Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement during the Boise Air Terminal (Gowen the ultimate land use control and
Act) and 14 CFR 150 are in compliance Field) Airport Part 150 Study conducted planning responsibilities of local
with applicable requirements. The FAA between September 16, 2014 and government. These local responsibilities
also announces that it is reviewing a December 21, 2015. It was requested are not changed in any way under Part
proposed noise compatibility program that the FAA review this material as the 150 or through FAA’s review of Noise
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Exposure Maps. Therefore, the Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 2, correct Docket Number FAA 2016–
responsibility for the detailed 2016. XXXX to read Docket No. FAA–2016–
overlaying of noise exposure contours Randall S. Fiertz, 6596.
onto the map depicting properties on Manager, Airports Division, Northwest 2. On page 26611, in the second
the surface rests exclusively with the Mountain Region. column, after FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
airport operator that submitted those [FR Doc. 2016–10981 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am] CONTACT, add Joe Hebert, Manager,
maps, or those public agencies and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Financial Analysis and Passenger
planning agencies with which Facility Charge Branch, APP–510, and
consultation is required under Section on line 8, remove 267–3831 and add in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION its place 267–8375.
47503 of the Act. The FAA has relied on
the certification by the airport operator, Federal Aviation Administration Issued in Washington DC, on May 4, 2016.
under Section 150.21 of Part 150, that Elliott Black,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6596]
the statutorily required consultation has Director, Office of Airport Planning and
been accomplished. Programming.
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)
Program: Eligibility of Ground Access [FR Doc. 2016–10975 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am]
The FAA has formally received the
Projects Meeting Certain Criteria; BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Noise Compatibility Program for Boise
Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport, Correction
also effective on May 2, 2016. AGENCY: Federal Aviation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Preliminary review of the submitted Administration (FAA); DOT.
material indicates that it conforms to the ACTION: Notice of proposed policy Federal Aviation Administration
requirements for the submittal of Noise amendment and request for comments;
Compatibility Programs, but that further correction. Noise Exposure Map Notice for
review will be necessary prior to Harrisburg International Airport,
approval or disapproval of the program. SUMMARY: This action corrects the notice Middletown, Pennsylvania
The formal review period, limited by of proposed policy published on May 3,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
law to a maximum of 180 days, will be 2016. In that document, the FAA
Administration, DOT.
completed on or before October 29, solicited comments on a proposal to
amend its ‘‘Notice of Policy Regarding ACTION: Notice.
2016.
the Eligibility of Airport Ground Access SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation
The FAA’s detailed evaluation will be Transportation Projects for Funding
conducted under the provisions of Part Administration (FAA) announces its
Under the Passenger Facility Charge determination that the noise exposure
150, Section 150.33. The primary (PFC) Program,’’ 1 regarding the
considerations in the evaluation process maps submitted by the Susquehanna
requirements for PFC funding of on- Regional Airport Authority for
are whether the proposed measures may airport, rail access projects. This
reduce the level of aviation safety, Harrisburg International Airport under
document corrects errors in the docket the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq.
create an undue burden on interstate or number and contact information. (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement
foreign commerce, or be reasonably DATES: May 10, 2016. The comment Act) and 14 CFR part 150 are in
consistent with obtaining the goal of period will close June 2, 2016. compliance with applicable
reducing existing non-compatible land FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe requirements.
uses and preventing the introduction of Hebert, Manager, Financial Analysis
additional non-compatible land uses. and Passenger Facility Charge Branch, DATES: Effective Date: The effective date
Interested persons are invited to APP–510, Federal Aviation of the FAA’s determination on the noise
comment on the proposed program with Administration, 800 Independence exposure maps is May 3, 2016.
specific reference to these factors. All Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
comments, other than those properly telephone (202) 267–8375; facsimile Harrisburg Airports District Office (HAR
addressed to local land use authorities, (202) 267–5302. ADO), Susan L. McDonald,
will be considered by the FAA to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 3,
Environmental Protection Specialist,
extent practicable. 2016, the FAA published a notice titled Federal Aviation Administration, HAR
‘‘Notice of Proposed Policy Amendment ADO, 3905 Hartzdale Drive, Suite 508,
Copies of the full Noise Exposure Map Camp Hill, PA 17011, Telephone: (717)
documentation and the proposed Noise and Request for Comments’’ (81 FR
26611). In that Notice, the FAA 730–2830.
Compatibility Program are available for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
proposed to change the policy regarding
examination at the following locations: notice announces that the FAA finds
the Passenger Facility Charge eligibility
Scott Eaton, Community Planner, of ground access projects meeting that the noise exposure maps submitted
Federal Aviation Administration, certain criteria. The notice was for the Harrisburg International Airport
Helena Airports District Office, FAA inadvertently issued without a correct are in compliance with applicable
Building, Ste. 2, 2725 Skyway Drive, Docket Number and complete contact requirements of 14 CFR part 150,
Helena, MT 59602, 406–449–5291. information. effective January 13, 2004. Under 49
U.S.C. Section 47503 of the Aviation
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Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field), In FR Doc. 2016–10334, beginning on
page 26611 in the Federal Register, Safety and Noise Abatement Act
3201 Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705.
make the following corrections: (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’), an
Questions may be directed to the 1. On page 26611, in the first column, airport operator may submit to the FAA
individual named above under the after Federal Aviation Administration, noise exposure maps which meet
heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION add Docket No. FAA–2016–6596; and in applicable regulations and which depict
CONTACT. the first paragraph under ADDRESSES, non-compatible land uses as of the date
of submission of such maps, a
1 69 FR 6366 (Feb. 10, 2004). description of projected aircraft
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 28933 |
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