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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 179 Draft 01 1996-1998t • • RESOLUTION N0. 179 07 A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AIRPORTS DIVISION TO IMPLEMENT RECONUvIENDATIONS AS DELINEATED IN THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FEDERAL AIR REGULATION PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM REPORT. WHEREAS, the 1992 Hilo International Airport Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) was a voluntary program initiated by the State Department of Transportation, Airports Division and the Federal Aviation Administration to study noise abatement measures; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the study, the NCP Report, Volume II`was prepared for the Hilo International Airport which established a system for the measurement of airport (and background) noise and land use planning; and WHEREAS, the NCP Report, Volume II also recommended three (3) noise abatement measures, and seven (7) noise mitigation measures which were deemed necessary elements to achieve the objectives of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979; and WHEREAS, in 1994 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evaluated the NCP Report, Volume II and approved eight (8) of the proposed ten (10) implementation elements (attached Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, there has been increased usage of the Hilo International Airport since the 1992 NCP by both the military for training and by nighttime cargo jet aircraft which has resulted in increased complaints about airplane noise; and WHEREAS, aircraft noise disturbs the peace and tranquillity of residential neighborhoods, schools, churches, businesses, and recreational areas; and WHEREAS, the long term viability of the Hilo International Airport requires the implementation of the FAA approved recommended noise abatement measures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the Council strongly urges the Airport Division of the State Department of Transportation to implement the eight (8) approved recommendations as outlined in the Hilo International Airport FAR Part 150 NCP. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii transmit copies of this resolution to Senator Daniel Inouye; Rodney Slater, Secretary of Transportation; Governor Benjamin Cayetano; Mayor Stephen Yamashiro; Kazu Hayashida, D.O.T; Jane Garvey, Administrator, F.A.A; Herman -C. Bliss, Western -Pacific Region Manager, F.A.A; Thomas Rey, Pacific Representative, FAA; Jerry Matsuda, Airports Administrator, D.O.T; Larry Balbarino, Hilo Airport District Manager, D.O.T; Lawrence Miike, Director, Department of Health; and Jerry Haruno, Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 33:d day of December P 1997. INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER, CO OF HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on December 3, 1997 ATTEST: l 1 COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE Reference C- 58. 09 /FC -167 RESOLUTION NO. 17 9 07 AYES NOES ABS EX ARAKAta x CHUNG x LErrHEAD-TODD x RAY x REYNOLDS x SANTANGELO x SMITH x TYLER YAGONG x 9 0 0 0 Reference C- 58. 09 /FC -167 RESOLUTION NO. 17 9 07 t W -n U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration MAY 13 1994 Western -Pacific Region Airports Division Mr. Rex D. Johnson Director of Transportation State of Hawaii Department of Transportation 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Mr. Johnson: P 0. Box 92007 Worldway Postal Center Los Angeles, CA 90009 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has evaluated the Noise Compatibility Program for the Hilo International Airport contained in the FAR Part 150 Study and related documents submitted to this office under the provisions of Section 104(a) of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979. The recommended Noise Compatibility Program proposed by the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation is described in Chapter 5 of the Study. I am pleased to inform you that the Associate Administrator for Airports has approved eight (8) of the ten (10) proposed noise abatement measures in the NCP. One of the measures was partially approved. No action was required at this time on one. The specific FAA action for each Noise Compatibility Program element is set forth in the enclosed record of approval. The effective date of this approval is May 3, 1994. Each Airport Noise Compatibility Program developed in accordance with FAR Part 150 is a local program, not a federal program. The FAA does not substitute its judgment for that of the airport proprietor with respect to which measures should be recommended for action. The FAA's approval or disapproval of FAR Part 150 program recommendations is measured according to the standards expressed in Part 150 and the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 as amended, and is limited to the following determinations: a. The Noise Compatibility Program was developed in accordance with the provisions and procedures of FAR Part 150; Program measures are reasonably consistent with achieving the goals of reducing existing noncompatible land uses around the airport and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses; b. Program measures would not create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, unjustly discriminate against types or classes of airport grant agreements, or intrude into areas preempted by the federal government. Program measures relating to the use of flight procedures can be implemented within the period covered by the program without derogating safety, adversely affecting the efficient use and management of the navigable airspace and air EXHIBIT A • N traffic control systems, or adversely affecting other powers and responsibilities of the Administrator prescribed by law. Specific limitations with respect to FAA's approval of an Airport Noise Compatibility Program are delineated in FAR Part 150, Section 150.5. Approval is not a determination concerning the acceptability of land uses under federal, state, or local law. Approval does not by itself constitute an FAA implementing action. A request for federal action or approval to implement specific Noise Compatibility Measures may be required. An FAA decision on the request may require an environmental assessment of the proposed action. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the implementation of the program nor a determination that all measures covered by the program are eligible for grant-in-aid funding from the FAA under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 as amended. Where federal funding is sought, requests for project grants must be submitted to the FAA Airports District Office in Honolulu, Hawaii. The FAA will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing approval of this Noise Compatibility Program. You are not required to give local official notice, although you may do so if you wish. Thank you for your continued interest in Noise Compatibility Planning. Sincerely, 4eC'' 064. rman . B iss Manager, Airports Division Enclosure Record of Approval FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RECORD OF APPROVAL FAR PART 150 NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM Hilo International Airport (Gen Lyman Field) Hilo Hawaii Assistant Administrator for Policy, Planning, and International Aviation, API -1 Chief Counsel, AGC -1 e Ass stant Administrator I or Airports, ARP -1 CONCUR NONCONCUR 18/�v ele, Date 43 I y Date Date 5A/4; C/ APPROVED DISAPPROVED 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.; o instruct all aircraft departing on Runway 8 to maintain runway heading until past the ITO VORTAC and at an altitude of 1,000 feet or until crossing the shoreline; o Advise users to favor Runway 26 for arrivals and Runway 8 for departures during the nighttime hours of 10:00p.m. to 7:OOa.m.; and o Advise users that Hilo International Airport is noise sensitive and request that overflights of noise sensitive areas and repetitive training operations be minimized. (The locations of noise sensitive areas in relation to the airport should be shown on a map and published with the Informal Preferential Runway Use Program.) The State DOT proposes to draft a proposed -informal preferential runway use program and submit it to the FAA for modification and/or approval. Volume II, pages 5-9. NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. This measure relates to flight procedures and is not subject to the 180 -day formal review period. The State DOT's submission to FAA of a proposed informal preferential runway use program along the lines described above must include supporting evidence that the proposed closure of Runway 3-21 at night is not an access or noise restriction subject to the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 and FAR Part 161. Supporting evidence would include information that the runway prohibition is a voluntary advisory one that is subject to weather, safety, traffic conditions, and normal pilot discretion. 2. Encourage relocation of military training operations. This measure would request military users to minimize their use of Hilo International Airport and maximize their use of Keahole and Lihue airports for repetitive training operations. Additionally, operators of heavy military jet aircraft should be advised of the concerns and impacts of repetitive, low level overflights, and should be requested to utilize full -stop procedures over the eastern end of the airport for training. Volume II page 5-9. 2 APPROVED. This measure is approved as a voluntary measure only. 3. Displace Runway 8 landing threshold. This measure - displaces the landing threshold on runway 8 by 1,600 feet reducing approach noise impacts. Volume II, page 5-10. APPROVED. It is noted that use of the displaced threshold for departures is strictly a voluntary procedure and the full length of the runway is available upon request by the pilot -in -command. B. NOISE MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. Sound attenuation barrier. This measure would study the configuration, appearance, and sound attenuation characteristics of a barrier between the airport and the Keaukaha Tract I Subdivision. Volume II, page 5-10. APPROVED. This approval is limited to the preparation of / the study only. 2. Study a possible land exchange with Hawaiian Home Lands to locate suitable State or private lands which could be exchanged for Keaukaha Tract 2 lands within the forecast DNL 60 noise contour. Methods by which existing or future leases on Hawaiian Home Lands may remain intact for agricultural use, but with homes situated in residential subdivisions rather than on agricultural lots, should also be developed. Volume II, page 5-10. APPROVED. This approval is limited to the preparation of the planning study only. The FAA strongly encourages early implementation of this measure since, if effective, it will prevent development of new non -compatible uses within the noise impact area. 3. Provide sound attenuation for impacted residences and public use structures. The DOTA should provide sound attenuation for the Waiakea Health Center and Keaukaha Tract I residences located within the 1996 DNL 65 contour. If the 3 sound attenuation barrier described in measure 1 above is built, a survey should be conducted to determine the extent of additional sound attenuation required. If the barrier is not constructed, all remaining homes within the 1996 DNL 60 contour, as well as the elementary school and three churches located in the Keaukaha Tract I, should be provided with sound attenuation. Following completion of the sound attenuation treatment within the 1996 DNL 65 contour, the remaining noise sensitive structures in Waiakea, along Hilo Bay, and those west of Leleiwi Park, which are between the DNL 60 and 65 contours, should be treated. Sound attenuation treatment of commercial structures west and northwest of the Airport should also be provided during this phase. APPROVED IN PART. Sound attenuation for noise sensitive public buildings including the Waiakea Health Center and, if the proposed sound barrier is not built, for the elementary school and churches located within the DNL 60 dB,contour within the Keaukaka Tract I, is approved. Sound attenuation for residences is disapproved pending the submission of sufficient information to determine that sound attenuation will reasonably contribute to the compatibility of residential uses in view of Hawaii's climate, residential construction, and lifestyle. Sufficient questions are raised in the NCP regarding technical and financial feasibility, as well as community acceptance, to cause the FAA to question whether this measure is a viable residential land use compatibility technique under these special circumstances. It is noted that the NCP did not recommend the addition of minimum sound attenuation performance standards for structures under the Hawaii County Building Code because of cost considerations. The FAA strongly encourages the State of Hawaii to take all practical steps to discourage the construction of additional residences within the airport's noise contours, particularly since sound attenuation may well prove not to be a viable alternative. The sound attenuation of commercial structures that are not normally classified as noise sensitive is disapproved pending the submission of information sufficient to determine that commercial structures contain noise sensitive 4 areas which are noncompatible with airport noise levels, either under FAR Part 150 or State of Hawaii guidelines, and which could be made compatible with the addition of sound attenuation. 4. Continue to monitor development proposals within the Hilo International Airport environs and disclose Airport Noise Exposure Maps to the community. In addition, the DOTA should actively discourage noise sensitive land uses and encourage compatible land uses in the vicinity of the airport. The monitoring of development proposals is currently being performed by DOTA and is to continue indefinitely. Also, DOTA will provide the Airport Noise Exposure Maps to the State Real Estate Commission. Volume II, page 5-11. APPROVED. 5. Annually monitor aircraft noise levels and operations at Hilo International Airport. The DOTA will initiate this procedure in cy 1995 to provide continuity for the program. Volume II, page 5-11. APPROVED. 6. Conduct annual public information meetings on the progress of the Part 150 program. The DOTA will initiate this measure in cy 1995 to provide continuity on the program. Volume II, page 5-11 APPROVED. 7. Disclose airport noise impacts for all real estate transfers. The DOTA will disclose the airport noise contours for all real estate transfers within the DNL 55 contour via tax maps to the State Real Estate Commission as provided by Section 467-31, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Volume II, page 5-11. APPROVED 5