[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 222 (Thursday, November 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 60020]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27654]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Noise Compatibility Program (NCP); 14 CFR Part 150; Notice of 
Record of Approval (ROA); the Louisville International Airport, 
Louisville, KY (SDF)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its 
findings on the noise compatibility program update submitted by the 
Louisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA).
    On October 29, 2008, the LRAA submitted to the FAA Air Traffic 
Organization (ATO) a request with supporting documentation for an 
offset approach to Runway 17R at Louisville International Airport 
(SDF). This request was for a re-evaluation of noise abatement measure 
NA-7, and associated measures NA-2 and NA-3, submitted to the FAA for 
action in its 2003 NCP but were deferred.
    The FAA ATO evaluated the offset approach procedure provided by 
LRAA. After considerable review and evaluation, the procedure was 
disapproved. The FAA ATO notified LRAA of its determination on April 3, 
2009. Subsequent to ATO's determination, the FAA issued its Record of 
Approval (ROA) concerning the LRAA's NCP update on August 4, 2009, and 
disapproved noise abatement measures NA-2, NA-3, and NA-7.
    In its evaluation, the FAA reviewed the proposal under 14 CFR Part 
150 and the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979. Section 
150.35 of Part 150 includes language stating that programs will be 
approved under this part if program measures relating to the use of 
flight procedures for noise control can be implemented within the 
period covered by the program and without reducing the level of 
aviation safety provided or adversely affecting the efficient use and 
management of the navigable airspace and air traffic control systems.

DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of the FAA's disapproval of 
the request for an offset approach to Runway 17R at Louisville 
International Airport is April 3, 2009. The effective date of FAA's ROA 
of LRAA's NCP update is August 4, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Wilson, Community Planner, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Memphis Airports District Office, 2862 
Business Park Drive, Building G, Memphis, TN 38118. Documents 
reflecting this FAA action can be reviewed in person at this same 
location.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has reviewed Noise Abatement 
Measures (NA-2), (NA-3) and (NA-7) in accordance with 14 CFR Part 150. 
The ROA contains the FAA's decisions for 3 of the 7 NCP measures that 
were previously deferred under LRAA's 2003 NCP. The FAA has given its 
disapproval to the Runway 17R offset approach request at LRAA. All 
other portions of the previously issued ROA remain in effect.
    The following is a brief overview of the request:
    On October 29, 2008, the LRAA provided the FAA Air Traffic 
Organization with a letter and supporting documentation requesting an 
offset approach to Runway 17R at Louisville International Airport 
(SDF). This was additional information submitted for re-evaluation of 
previously submitted but deferred noise abatement measures NA-2, NA-3, 
and NA-7 in LRAA's 2003 NCP

    Issued in Memphis, TN, on November 3, 2009.
Tommy L. Dupree,
Acting Manager, Memphis Airports District Office, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. E9-27654 Filed 11-18-09; 8:45 am]
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