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Vermont Business Magazine Today, Burlington International Airport (BTV) released its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulated and funded Part 150 Noise Exposure Map (NEM). The NEM is a graphical presentation of the specific noise levels (noise contours) around the airport depicted over existing land use. The study, undertaken by The Jones Payne Group and HMMH, depicts noise levels for the current condition, as well as the 2023 forecasted condition. It was completed as part of the ongoing voluntary 14 CFR Part 150 update regulated by the FAA.
The completion of an updated Noise Exposure Map is an instrumental step in securing FAA funding to support BTV’s Noise Compatibility Program (NCP). The NCP, which is the next component of BTV’s sound mitigation efforts, is a land use planning study that recommends noise mitigation measures and future land use planning initiatives for areas located within the 65 Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) and higher noise contour.
“For nearly 30 years, BTV has participated in the Part 150 program,” said Nic Longo, C.M., Deputy Director of Aviation, Burlington International Airport. “By participating in this program, we are able to continue accessing federal funds to support the Compatibility Program, as well as continue supporting homeowners’ individual needs with potential sound insulation and sales assistance.”
All aircraft operations are displayed on the map. Extensive research and documentation are also included in the NEM release, explaining the process and technical details of the production. Once accepte
d by the FAA, these maps will replace the previous version, produced in 2015, and will be the basis for how the FAA and BTV participate in sound mitigation efforts. After the completion of the Noise Compatibility Program, which is expected with the help of local municipalities by the end of 2019, implementation of the FAA approved programs will follow.
To learn more about the CFR Part 150 Noise Exposure Map update, please join the Airport Administration and consultants for an open house at BTV on May 29th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Copies of the Noise Exposure Maps will be available beginning May 29th at the Airport Administration office and online at www.BTVsound.com.
Priority will be given to those in the loudest noise impacted areas. Find out if your home is within the potential Program Boundary by clicking on the search icon on the map and typing your full address on the search bar. If your home is within the noise contours or the mitigation boundary it may be considered for noise mitigation treatments.
This Program is under development at this time. If approved by the FAA, it is anticipated noise mitigation will begin in mid-2020. Updated information about the program can be found on this website.
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