Evaluation of programs.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) The FAA conducts an evaluation of each noise compatibility program and, based on that evaluation, either approves or disapproves the program. The evaluation includes consideration of proposed measures to determine whether they— (1) May create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce (including unjust discrimination); (2) Are reasonably consistent with obtaining the goal of reducing existing noncompatible land uses and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses; and (3) Include the use of new or modified flight procedures to control the operation of aircraft for purposes of noise control, or affect flight procedures in any way. (b) The evaluation may also include an evaluation of those proposed measures to determine whether they may adversely affect the exercise of the authority and responsibilities of the Administrator under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended. (c) To the extent considered necessary, the FAA may— (1) Confer with the airport operator and other persons known to have information and views material to the evaluation; (2) Explore the objectives of the program and the measures, and any alternative measures, for achieving the objectives. (3) Examine the program for developing a range of alternatives that would eliminate the reasons, if any, for disapproving the program. (4) Convene an informal meeting with the airport operator and other persons involved in developing or implementing the program for the purposes of gatheri

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 150.33