14 CFR Part 150 Process
A Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study has both technical and procedural components. 14 CFR Part 150 is a section of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) that sets forth the guidance and regulations for airports desiring to undertake airport noise compatibility planning. 14 CFR Part 150 requires that the analysis of aircraft noise exposure and potential noise abatement and mitigation measures use specific technical criteria and methods. The regulations also require that potentially affected airport users, local governments, and the public be consulted throughout this planning process. The exhibit below outlines the major steps in the study’s process:
