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Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for Dillingham Airfield, Mokuleia, Hawaii

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 [Federal Register: April 2, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 63)]
[Notices]
[Page 17594-17595]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr02ap01-99]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for Dillingham Airfield,
Mokuleia, Hawaii

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its
findings on the Noise Compatibility Program submitted by the State of
Hawaii, Department of Transportation under the provisions of Title I of
the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (Public Law 96-193)
and Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 150 (Part 150). These
findings are made in recognition of the description of Federal and
nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 96-52 (1980). On
September 14, 2000, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps
submitted by the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation under
Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On March 13,
2001, the Acting Associate Administrator for Airports approved the
Dillingham Airfield Noise Compatibility Program. Seven of the eight
recommendations of the program were approved. One measure was approved
as a voluntary measure, six measures were approved outright, and one
measure was disapproved pending the submission of additional
information.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The effective date of the FAA's approval of the
Dillingham Airfield Noise Compatibility Program is March 13, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David J. Welhouse, Airport Planner
Honolulu Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Box
50244, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850-0001, Telephone: (808) 541-1243; street
address: 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 7-128. Documents reflecting this FAA
action may be reviewed at this location.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA has given
its overall approval to the Noise Compatibility Program for the
Dillingham Airfield, effective March 13, 2001.
    Under section 104(a) of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act
of 1979 (hereinafter referred to as ``the Act''), an airport operator
who has previously submitted a Noise Exposure Map may submit to the FAA
a Noise Compatibility Program which sets forth the measures taken or
proposed by the airport operator for the reduction of existing
noncompatible land uses and prevention of additional noncompatible land
uses within the area covered by the Noise Exposure Maps. The Act
requires such programs to be developed in consultation with interested
and affected parties including local communities, government agencies,
airport users, and FAA personnel.
    Each airport Noise Compatibility Program developed in accordance
with

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Part 150 is a local program, not a federal program. The FAA does not
substitute its judgment for that of the airport proprietor with respect
to which measures should be recommended for action. The FAA's approval
or disapproval of Part 150 program recommendations is measured
according to the standards expressed in Part 150 and is limited to the
following determinations:
    a. The Noise Compatibility Program was developed in accordance with
the provisions and procedures of FAR Part 150;
    b. Program measures are reasonably consistent with achieving the
goals of reducing existing noncompatible land uses around the airport
and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses;
    c. Programs measures would not create an undue burden on interstate
or foreign commerce, unjustly discriminate against types or classes of
aeronautical uses, violate the terms of airport grant agreements, or
intrude into areas preempted by the Federal Government; and
    d. Program measures relating to the use of flight procedures can be
implemented within the period covered by the program without derogating
safety, adversely affecting the efficient use and management of the
navigable airspace and air traffic control systems, or adversely
affecting other powers and responsibilities of the Administrator
prescribed by law.
    Specific limitations with respect to FAA's approval of an airport
Noise Compatibility Program are delineated in FAR Part 150, Section
150.5. Approval is not a determination concerning the acceptability of
land uses under federal, state, or local law. Approval does not by
itself constitute an FAA implementing action. A request for Federal
action or approval to implement specific noise compatibility measures
may be required, and an FAA decision on the request may require an
environmental assessment of the proposed action. Approval does not
constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the
implementation of the program nor a determination that all measures
covered by the program are eligible for grant-in-aid funding from the
FAA. Where federal funding is sought, requests for project grants must
be submitted to the FAA Airports District Office in Honolulu, Hawaii.
    The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation submitted to the
FAA on December 3, 1998 (original submittal) and April 12, 2000
(revised pages), the noise exposure maps, descriptions, and other
documentation produced during the noise compatibility planning study
conducted from May 1997 through November 1998. The Dillingham Airfield
noise exposure maps were determined by FAA to be in compliance with
applicable requirements on September 14, 2000. Notice of this
determination was published in the Federal Register on September 27,
2000.
    The Dillingham Airfield study contains a proposed Noise
Compatibility Program comprised of actions designed for implementation
by airport management and adjacent jurisdictions. It was requested that
the FAA evaluate and approve this material as a Noise Compatibility
Program as described in section 104(b) of the Act. The FAA began its
review of the program on September 14, 2000 and was required by a
provision of the Act to approve or disapprove the program within 180
days (other than the use of new flight procedures for noise control).
Failure to approve or disapprove such program within the 180-day period
shall be deemed to be an approval of such program.
    The submitted program contained eight proposed actions for noise
mitigation on and off the airport. The FAA completed its review and
determined that the procedural and substantive requirements of the Act
and Part 150 have been satisfied. The Acting Associate Administrator
for Airports approved the overall program effective March 13, 2001.
    Seven of the eight program measures have been approved. The
following measure was approved as a voluntary measure: Seek voluntary
cooperation to fly over open spaces and the ocean. The following
measures were approved outright: Sound attention of impacted residence;
Use comprehensive planning and zoning; acquire avigation easements;
acquire development rights; review and modify subdivision regulations;
and, use of tax incentives. The following measure was disapproved
pending submission of additional information: Land banking.
    These determinations are set forth in detail in a Record of
Approval endorsed by the Acting Associate Administrator for Airports on
March 13, 2001. The Record of Approval, as well as other evaluation
materials and the documents comprising the submittal, are available for
review at the FAA office listed above and at the administrative offices
of the State of Hawaii.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California on March 22, 2001.
Herman C. Bliss,
Manager, Airports Division.
[FR Doc. 01-7951 Filed 3-30-01; 8:45 am]
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