Noise and Compatible Land Use

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Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (14 CFR Part 150)

• Advisory Circular

• AC 150/5020-1, Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports

• Data & Statistics

• AIP and PFC Funding Summary for Part 150
• Airport Noise and Land Use Information, including Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs)
• Airports with Recent Noise Compatibility Planning (Part 150) Activity
• Planning Data and Noise Compatability Program Status - by State

• Guidance and Tools

• Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (Part 150) Checklists
• Sample Federal Register Notices for Part 150 (PDF, 71 KB)
• Air Quality Handbook - Air Quality Procedures for Civilian Airports & Air Force Bases
• Environmental Desk Reference for Airport Actions -
  • Chapter 17 - Noise (PDF, 160 KB)

• Policy and Regulations

• 14 CFR Part 150 Regulation - FDsys Database
• AEE and Airports Coordination Policy for Non-Standard Modeling Procedures and Methodology (PDF)
• Final Policy on Part 150 Approval of Noise Mitigation Measures: Effect on the Use of Federal Grants for Noise Mitigation Projects (PDF, 82 KB)
• Environmental Program: Environmental Policy and Guidance Resources - Additional Resource References by Environmental Resource Category

Airport Noise and Access Restrictions (14 CFR Part 161)

• Guidance

• Guidance on Content for a Subpart C, Stage 2 Restriction Analysis (PDF, 44 KB)
• FAA Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions

• Policy

• 14 CFR Part 161 Regulation - FDsys Database

Compatible Land Use

• Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Toolkit - A guide to assist noise compatibility planning around the nation's airports
• Compatible Land Use Planning Initiative (LUPI) (PDF, 21 KB) - Federal Register Notice (5/21/98)