[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 217 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60549-60551]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29580]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Sarasota-Bradenton
International Airport Sarasota, FL
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 Sarasota
Manatee Airport Authority under the provisions of Title I of the
Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (Public Law 96-193) and
14 CFR Part 150. These findings are made in recognition of the
description of Federal and nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report
No. 96-52 (1980). On May 7, 1996 and April 15, 1997, the FAA determined
that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Sarasota Manatee Airport
Authority under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable
requirements. On October 9, 1997, the Administrator approved the
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport noise compatibility program.
All of the program measures were fully approved.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of the FAA's approval of the
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport noise compatibility program is
October 9, 1997.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Tommy J. Pickering, P.E., Federal Aviation Administration, Orlando
Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite 400,
Orlando Florida 32822, (407) 812-6331, Extension 29. Documents
reflecting this FAA action may be reviewed at this same location.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA has given
its overall approval to the noise compatibility program for Sarasota-
Bradenton International Airport, effective October 9, 1997.
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 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 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 measure should be
recommended for action. The FAA's approval or disapproval of FAR Part
150 program recommendations is measured according to the standards
expressed in
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Part 150 and the Act, 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. Program measures would not create an undue burden on interstate
or foreign commerce, unjustly discriminate against types or classes of
aeronautical users, 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 Orlando, Florida.
The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority submitted to the FAA on May
2, 1996 and April 9, 1997, updated noise exposure maps, descriptions,
and other documentation produced during the noise compatibility
planning study conducted from May 1, 1993 through April 7, 1997. the
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport noise exposure maps were
determined by FAA to be in compliance with applicable requirements on
May 7, 1996 and April 15, 1997. Notice of this determination was
published in the Federal Register.
The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport study contains a
proposed noise compatibility program comprised of actions designed for
phased implementation by airport management and adjacent jurisdictions
from the date of study completion to the year 2002. It was requested
that 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 April 15, 1997, 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 four (4) 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 FAR Part 150 have been satisfied. The overall program, therefore,
was approved by the Administrator effective October 9, 1997.
Outright approval was granted for all four (4) of the specific
program measures. The approval action was for the following program
controls:
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Noise abatement measure Description NCP pages
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OPERATIONAL MEASURES
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1. Departure Path for Runway Current ATC procedures Pgs. 4-3 to 4-
32. by SRQ tower and 11, 6-1 and 6-
Tampa TRACON instruct 2; Figures 4-1
all aircraft weighing to 4-3; Tables
over 25,000 pounds 4-1 and 6-10;
and all jet aircraft and letter from
departing northbound Mr. Noah Lagos
on Runway 32 to turn dated June 17,
left at 0.9 DME 1997.
(i.e., the middle
marker) to join the
295 deg. radial
outbound, then
proceed on course as
instructed by ATC.
Southbound jet
aircraft departing on
Runway 32 are
instructed to turn
left at the 0.9 DME
to a heading of 270
deg. for vectors to
on course. The
airport's Flight
Tracking System
indicates some
aircraft using the
northbound procedure
fly particularly
close to residential
areas on the eastern
shore of Sarasota
Bay. It is
recommended that the
existing procedure be
modified so all
aircraft weighing
over 25,000 pounds
and all jet aircraft
departing on Runway
32 would be
instructed to turn
left at 0.9 DME to
join the Sarasota 270
deg. radial outbound
to at least 7 DME,
then proceed on
course as instructed
by ATC. Should, after
implementation, the
turn at 7 DME result
in a splay of
aircraft that is
further east then
anticipated, it is
recommended that
aircraft proceed
outbound on the 270
deg. radial to the 8
DME, then proceed on
course as instructed
by ATC. It is further
recommended that
should approval of
the turn to the 270
deg. radial be
denied, then the
current procedure be
maintained until such
time as the turn to
the 270 deg. radial
becomes feasible.
Implementation of the
modified procedure
will reduce noise
exposure on sensitive
areas northwest of
the airport and
reduce the number of
impacted people with
the 65 DNL contour by
approximately 1,033
people. FAA Action:
Approved. Any
decision to implement
this procedure is
subject to
appropriate
environmental review,
a flight check, and
publication of the
SID.
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LAND USE MEASURES
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1. Purchase and Resale with It is recommended that Pgs. 5-16 to 5-
Avigation Easements and Sound the SMAA offer to 18, 6-13 and 6-
Insulation. purchase fee simple 14; Figures 5-1
interest from to 5-3, 6-2 and
homeowners who 6-4; Tables 5-
purchased their 7, 5-9 and 6-
current home prior to 11; Appendices
January 1, 1980, and D, E and F; and
who are located Letter from Mr.
within the 65+DNL Noah Lagos
contour of the 2000 dated June 17,
NEM in Sarasota and 1997.
Manatee Counties.
Priority ranking
based upon length of
ownership will be
given to homeowners
located within the
70+DNL contour of the
1995 NEM. Homes
purchased by the SMAA
will be sound
insulated only where
feasible and cost
effective and all
homes will be resold
with an avigation
easement. This
alternative will be
implemented in
accordance with 49
CFR Part 24 and other
applicable guidance.
This will reduce
existing
noncompatible land
uses and provide
mitigation for
homeowners who
purchased prior to
January 1, 1980, to
comply with existing
Florida Development
of Regional Impact
(DRI) Development
Order stipulations.
FAA Action: Approved.
2. Sound Insulation with It is recommended that Pgs. 5-11 to 5-
Avigation Easements. the SMAA offer to 14, 6-11 and 6-
provide sound 12; Figures 5-
insulation, only 1, 5-3, 6-2 and
where feasible and 6-4; Tables 5-
cost effective, in 5, 6-7 and 6-
exchange for an 11; Appendices
avigation easement to D, E and F; and
fixed single family Letter from Mr.
homeowners located Noah Lagos
within the 65+DNL dated June 17,
contour of the 2000 1997.
NEM in Sarasota and
Manatee Counties, who
purchased their
current home prior to
December 15, 1986,
the date of
constructive notice.
Mobile homes and
large institutional
buildings are not
included in this
program. Priority
ranking based upon
length of ownership
will be given to
homeowners located
within the 70+DNL
contour of the 1995
NEM. This will reduce
existing
noncompatible land
uses and provide
mitigation for
homeowners who
purchased prior to
the date of
construction notice.
FAA Action: Approved.
Purchase of Avigation Easement It is recommended that Pgs. 5-14 to 5-
the SMAA offer to 16 and 6-13;
purchase avigation Figures 5-1, 5-
easements from 3, 6-2 and 6-4;
homeowners, including Tables 5-6, 6-8
mobile homes where and 6-11;
owners own their own Appendices D, E
lots, located within and F; and
the 65-DNL contour of Letter from Mr.
the 2000 NEM in Noah Lagos
Sarasota and Manatee dated June 17,
Counties, who 1997.
purchased their
current home prior to
December 15, 1986,
the date of
construction notice.
Priority rating based
upon length of
ownership will be
given to homeowners
located within the
70+DNL contour of the
1995 NEM. This will
reduce existing
noncompatible land
uses and provide
mitigation for
homeowners who
purchased prior to
the date of
constructive notice.
FAA Action: Approved.
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These determinations are set forth in detail in a Record of
Approval endorsed by the Administrator on October 9, 1997. 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 office of the Sarasota Manatee
Airport Authority.
Issued in Orlando, Florida on October 24, 1997.
Gordon H. Shepardson,
Acting Manager, Orlando Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 97-29580 Filed 11-7-97; 8:45 am]
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