[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 116 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 32602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15392]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Transportation


Amendment of Noise Compatibility Program Baton Rouge Metropolitan 
Airport Baton Rouge, LA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it is 
reviewing a proposed amendment to the noise compatibility program for 
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, under the 
provisions of Title 49, USC, Chapter 475 (hereinafter referred to as 
`Title 49'') and 14 CFR Part 150 by The City of Baton Rouge and Parish 
Of East Baton Rouge by and through the Greater Baton Rouge Airport 
District. This proposed amendment was submitted subsequent to a 
determination by FAA that associated noise exposure maps submitted 
under 14 CFR Part 150 for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport were in 
compliance with applicable requirements effective on September 9, 1992. 
The proposed amendment to the noise compatibility program will be 
approved or disapproved on or before December 7, 1999.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The effective date of the start of FAA's review of the 
proposed amendment to the noise compatibility program is June 10, 1999. 
The pubic comment period ends August 9, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael J. Saupp, Airports 
Division, LA/NM Airports Development Office, ASW-640E, Ft. Worth, 
Texas, 76193, (817) 222-5640. Comments on the proposed amendment should 
be submitted to the above office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA is 
reviewing a proposed amendment, known as Element 11, to be added to the 
noise compatibility program for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton 
Rouge, Louisiana, which will be approved or disapproved on or before 
December 7, 1999. This notice also announces the availability of this 
program for public review and comment.
    An airport operator who has submitted a noise compatibility program 
that was found by the FAA to be compliance with the requirements of 
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 150, promulgated pursuant to 
Title 49, may submit an amendment to the noise compatibility program, 
after consultation with the concerned public, for FAA approval, which 
sets forth the measures the airport operator proposes for the reduction 
of existing noncompatible land uses. Provisions of Title 49 also allow 
the airport operator, to amend the noise compatibility program to 
enhance the program.
    The FAA has formally received the amendment to the noise 
compatibility program for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton 
Rouge, Louisiana. It was requested that the FAA review this material 
and that the proposed amendment to the noise compatibility plan, to be 
implemented by the airport within the surrounding communities, be added 
to the noise compatibility program under Title 49. Preliminary review 
of the submitted material indicates that it conforms to the 
requirements for an addition to the noise compatibility program, but 
that further review will be necessary prior to approval or disapproval 
of the proposed Element 11. The formal review period, limited by law to 
a maximum of 180 days, will be completed on or before December 7, 1999.
    The FAA's detailed evaluation will be conducted under the 
provisions of 14 CFR Part 150, section 150.33. The primary 
considerations in the evaluation process was whether the proposed 
measure may reduce the level of aviation safety, create an undue 
hardship on interstate or foreign commerce, or be reasonably consistent 
with attaining the goal of reducing existing noncompatible land uses.
    Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed Element 
11 with specified reference to these factors. The FAA, to the extent 
practicable, will consider all comments, other than those properly 
addressed to local land use authorities. Copies of the proposed Element 
11 of the noise compatibility program are available for examination at 
the following locations;

Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, 2601 Meacham 
Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76137, (817) 222-5640
O'Brien-Krietzberg, 9132 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 
70807, (225) 358-4240

    Questions and requests for any further information may be directed 
to the individuals named above.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, June 10, 1999.
Naomi L. Saunders,
Manager, Airports Division.
[FR Doc. 99-15392 Filed 6-16-99; 8:45 am]
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