New England Region Airports Division
Environmental Program
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
- Richard Doucette, Environmental Program Manager Responsible for oversight of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), FAA Part 150 Noise Studies, and other federal environmental programs and statutes as they relate to FAA airport actions in New England.
- 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)
- Airport Sustainability
- Compatible Land Use
- Environmental Records of Decision
- Acquiring Land for Airports and Relocation Assistance
- Wildlife Hazard Mitigation
Solar Guidance
NOTE: As of June 26, 2012, the FAA is reviewing Section 3.1.2 ("Reflectivity") of the "Technical Guidance for Evaluating Selected Solar Technologies on Airports" based on new information and field experience. All users of this guidance are hereby notified that significant content in this section may be subject to change, and the FAA cautions users against relying solely on this section at this time.
- Solar Guide: Technical Guidance for Evaluating Selected Solar Technologies on Airports [View Onscreen (PDF, 6.21 MB) | Print (PDF, 14.5 MB)]
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
- ARC: Acquisition, Relocation, Certification
An instructional application of real property acquisition and relocation assistance requirements for FAA-assisted airport projects - Best Practices: ACC/FAA, 2008 (PDF, 1.21 MB)
- Best Practices: Environmental Impact Statement Management
- Environmental Policy and Guidance Resources
Environmental 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)
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Publications & Forms
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