T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program - FEIS Chapters - PVD

T.F. Green Airport Improvement ProgramEnvironmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation• Provides for voluntary development of NEMs and NPCs by airport operators;• Provides for FAA review of NEMs to insure compliance with the Part 150 regulations;• Provides for FAA review and approval of Part 150 NCPs submitted by airport operators; and• Establishes procedures and criteria for making project eligible for funding as noise projects through theFAA’s Airport Improvement Program.Each NCP must include an agreed upon implementation schedule, and identification of the entity responsiblefor implementing each of its proposed noise compatibility action and necessary funds. Additionally, the NCPmust include a plan for timely revisions, such as revised NEMs in order to stay relevant to changing aviationand local environmental components of the NCPs.Roles and Responsibilities for Compatible Land Use PlanningThe key roles and responsibilities of the entities involved in implementing actions to enhance airport andoff-airport land use compatibility include:• FAA – In addition to controlling aircraft traffic and the implementation of flight standards, the FAA isresponsible for the development of guidance related to federal laws and regulations affecting the aviationindustry and distribution of funds to support the implementation of land use compatibility planning formaking sure that airports that receive federal funding are in compliance with grant assurances.• Airport Operators – Airport owners and operators are responsible for the development of information tosupport the land use compatibility effort, such as the preparation of airport master plans, noisecompatibility and land use studies, community involvement programs, and the interaction with localplanners and elected officials related to land use compatibility. Airport management is also responsible forthe establishment of controls to reduce noise impacts.• Airport Users (Airlines, Cargo Carriers, Shippers, Passengers) – Airlines and air cargo carriers arerequired to replace or retrofit aircraft to meet the latest noise requirements. Pilots of all aircraft types,including general aviation aircraft, are responsible for operating their aircraft according to noise abatementprocedures established at an airport and within the local airspace. Portions of ticket and air bill taxesand/or passenger facility charges from passengers and shippers may be directly allocated for noise controland planning activities.• Local Government – Local land use planners, elected officials and municipalities that operate airports areresponsible for local land use zoning and control. These entities and individuals are responsible forpreparation of comprehensive plans, and reviewing and implementing zoning and land use regulations in amanner that considers the effects related to local airport facilities and aviation activity. Theseresponsibilities include paying particular attention to noise impact mitigation, tall structure location, landfilldevelopment, and wildlife interaction with aviation activity in addition to other infrastructure interfaceconsiderations.Chapter 6 – Mitigation 6-7 July 2011\\Mawatr\ev\09228.00\reports\FEIS_Final_July_2011\PVD_CH06_Mitigation_JUL_2011.doc