Listen to The sound of Progress - Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Noise Exposure and Land Use Compatibility Study to be conducted at Guam International Airport Authority

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 2, 2000

GUAM - In a joint release by the Guam International Airport Authority and PCR Environmental, Inc., Gerald P. Yingling, Executive Manager GIAA, and Paul E.R. Packbier, President PCR Environmental, announce the start of a Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Noise Exposure and Land Use Compatibility Study.
The FAR Part 150 Noise Study is being conducted to identify noise impacts associated with the airport, and mitigate their effect to the greatest extent possible. The Study will address current and future air traffic projections. The 18-month Study involves the development of Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) and a Noise Compatibility Program (NCP). Noise Exposure Maps, a scaled, geographical depiction of the airport, identify the levels of airport noise in areas surrounding the airport and potential non-compatible land uses. The Noise Compatibility Program evaluates and recommends various noise abatement and land use mitigation measures that will reduce noise impacts and ensure land use compatibility within the vicinity of the airport.
GIAA executive manager Yingling states "The GIAA is eager to get started on this FAA funded noise study. We have received a notice to proceed from the FAA and have contracted PCR Environmental to begin the work." Paul E.R. Packbier, Senior Project Manager for the Study states "We have assembled a professional team of local and off-island experts to assess the noise impacts on the environment surrounding the airport, and to evaluate ways we can reduce these impacts through engineered controls or land use restrictions. Team members, in addition to PCR Environmental include Lewis S. Goodfriend & Associates, and GMP Associates, Inc."
An important component to the FAR Part 150 Noise Study provides that the public be given the opportunity to participate and comment on study recommendations. A balanced pool of participants will be sought based on their level of interest or proximity to the airport. In addition, businesses directly associated with the airport will be requested to participate. Interested community members will form advisory committees that will advise GIAA management and PCR Environmental on the study through meetings and review of interim and draft reports.
A joint press conference is scheduled on Monday, June 5, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. in the GIAA Board Conference Room. For further information about the FAR Part 150 Noise Study, please call our hotline at 642-4500.