Issuance of Supplemental Record of Approval of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Noise Compatibility Program

摘要

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces additional findings for the noise compatibility program submitted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for EWR, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for details. On January 15, 2019, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted for EWR were in compliance with applicable requirements. On August 19, 2022, the FAA determined that the noise compatibility program submitted for EWR would be initiating final review for approval or disapproval. On February 15, 2023, the FAA approved the EWR noise compatibility program with the issuance of a Record of Approval. The noise compatibility program contained 28 recommended measures, including 13 noise abatement measures, three land use measures, and 12 program management measures. Of the measures proposed, 15 were approved, two were approved as voluntary, two were partially approved as voluntary and partially disapproved, five were disapproved, and one was determined to have no FAA action as continuations of existing mandatory practices at EWR. Three measures contained in the noise compatibility program were noise abatement procedures that required additional consultation with