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Consultant outlines U.S. roles for aircraft noise; emissions and legislative options raised by public and supervisors
Summary
HMMH consultant Jean Rendell reviewed established U.S. roles for aircraft noise management — FAA (source control, ATC, funding), state/local (land use), operators (scheduling) — and roundtable members and public speakers urged congressional engagement and raised emissions concerns.
A consultant briefed the roundtable on U.S. roles and responsibilities for aircraft noise on Feb. 5, explaining that federal responsibility centers on source emissions, air‑traffic control and funding for noise abatement, while state and local governments are responsible for land‑use control and compatibility.
Jean Rendell of HMMH told members that the FAA’s 1976 Noise Abatement Policy remains the reference point for roles and responsibilities and that the agency has been working on a policy update for several years. Rendell said aircraft operators control schedules and fleet decisions,…
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