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RECORD OF APPROVAL Hilo International Airport Noise Compatibility Program INTRODUCTION The Hilo International Airport (ITO) Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) describes the current and future noncompatible land uses based upon the parameters as established in FAR Part 150, Airport Noise Compatibility Planning. The compatibility program includes three (3) recommended noise abatement measures, and seven (7) recommended noise mitigation measures. These measures are summarized on pages 5-9 to 5-11 of the Noise Compatibility Plan. The approvals listed herein include approvals of actions that the airport recommends be taken by the FAA. It should be noted that these approvals indicate only that the actions, if implemented, would be consistent with the purpose of Part 150. These approvals do not constitute decisions to implement the actions. Later decisions concerning possible implementation of these actions may be subject to' applicable environmental or other procedures or requirements. The recommendations below summarize as closely as possible the airport operator's recommendations in the NCP and are cross-referenced to the program. The statements contained within the summarized recommendations, and before the indicated FAA approval, disapproval, or other determination, do not represent the opinions or decision of the FAA. NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM MEASURES A. NOISE ABATEMENT MEASURES: 1. Implementation of an informal runway use program. The runway use program should -- weather, safety, and traffic conditions permitting: o prohibit use of Runway 3-21 between 6:OOp.m. and 7:OOa.m.;