The Airport Environmental Program helps airports implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Federal environmental laws and regulations. This includes airport noise compatibility planning (Part 150), airport noise and access restrictions (Part 161), environmental review for airport development, and the application of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
- Acquiring Land for Airports
- Boston-Logan International Runway 27 Documents
- Draft Written Reevaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement, Boston-Logan International Airport (PDF)
- Logan International Airport Additional Taxiway Evaluation Report
- Noise Issues
Contact Us
- John Silva, Manager, Environmental Programs Serves as a regional expert in environmental programs. Responsible for National Environmental Policy Act compliance (Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements) and noise abatement studies conducted under Part 150.
- Richard Doucette, Environmental Specialist Responsible for National Environmental Policy Act compliance (Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements) and noise abatement studies conducted under Part 150.
- Michelle Ricci, Environmental Specialist Responsible for Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements and noise abatement studies conducted under Part 150.
National Policy and Guidance
- Airport Air Quality
- Airport Noise (Part 150 and Part 161)
- Compatible Land Use
- Environmental Records of Decision
- Acquiring Land for Airports and Relocation Assistance
- Wildlife Hazard Mitigation
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
Data, Tools, & Resources
- Airport Noise Compatability Planning Data/Program Status (by State)
- Airport Noise Compatability Planning Toolkit
- Airport Noise and Land Use Information (including Noise Exposure Maps)
Guidance & Policy
- Air Quality Handbook
- Best Practices
- ACC/FAA Best Practices, 2008 (PDF, 1.21 MB) (7/8/2008)
- Best Practices for Environmental Impact Statement Management
- Environmental Desk Reference for Airport Actions
- Environmental Guidance Letters and Memorandums
- Environmental Policy and Guidance Resources
- Orders
- Environmental Due Diligence Audits (EDDA) in the Conduct of FAA Real Property Transactions (Order 1050.19)
- Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures (Order 1050.1)
- Land Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for Airport Projects (Order 5100.37)
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Instructions for Airport Projects (Order 5050.4)
- Prevention, Control and Abatement of Environmental Pollution at FAA Facilities (Order 1050.10)
Publications & Forms
- Federal Register Notices
- Forms
- Reports
- Wildlife Hazard Mission Statement - Memorandum of Agreement: PDF, MS Word
Related Information on Non-FAA Sites
- ARC: Acquisition, Relocation, Certification
An instructional application of real property acquisition and relocation assistance requirements for FAA-assisted airport projects
