Airport Environmental Program
Airports
The Airport Environmental Program helps airports implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Federal environmental laws and regulations. This includes airport noise compatibility planning (Part 150), airport noise and access restrictions (Part 161), environmental review for airport development, and the application of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
- Airport Air Quality
- Airport Noise (Part 150 and Part 161)
- Airport Sustainability
- Compatible Land Use
- Environmental Records of Decision
- Acquiring Land for Airports and Relocation Assistance
- Wildlife Hazard Mitigation
Solar Guidance
NOTE: As of June 26, 2012, the FAA is reviewing Section 3.1.2 ("Reflectivity") of the "Technical Guidance for Evaluating Selected Solar Technologies on Airports" based on new information and field experience. All users of this guidance are hereby notified that significant content in this section may be subject to change, and the FAA cautions users against relying solely on this section at this time.
- Solar Guide: Technical Guidance for Evaluating Selected Solar Technologies on Airports [View Onscreen (PDF, 6.21 MB) | Print (PDF, 14.5 MB)]
Advisory Circulars (ACs)
Contact Us
Data, Tools, & Resources
- Airport Noise Compatability Planning Data/Program Status (by State)
- Airport Noise Compatability Planning Toolkit
- Airport Noise and Land Use Information (including Noise Exposure Maps)
Guidance & Policy
- Air Quality Handbook
- ARC: Acquisition, Relocation, Certification
An instructional application of real property acquisition and relocation assistance requirements for FAA-assisted airport projects - Best Practices: ACC/FAA, 2008 (PDF, 1.21 MB)
- Best Practices: Environmental Impact Statement Management
- Environmental Policy and Guidance Resources
- Interim Guidance on Mineral Extraction and Request for Data Update (PDF, 1.77 MB) (added 10/10/2012)
Environmental Orders
- Environmental Due Diligence Audits (EDDA) in the Conduct of FAA Real Property Transactions (Order 1050.19)
- Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures (Order 1050.1)
- Land Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for Airport Projects (Order 5100.37)
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Instructions for Airport Projects (Order 5050.4)
- Prevention, Control and Abatement of Environmental Pollution at FAA Facilities (Order 1050.10)
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Publications
Regional Supplemental Guidance
Additional guidance on this topic is available for the following regions of the country:
- Alaskan (AK)
- Central (IA, KS, MO, NE)
- Eastern (DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV)
- Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, OH, SD, WI)
- New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
- Northwest Mountain (CO, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY)
- Southern (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI)
- Southwest (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
- Western-Pacific (AZ, CA, HI, NV)
Environmental Forms
| Land Acquisition / Relocation Assistance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject/Title | Number | Other Formats | Notes |
| Federal Aid Compliance Review (MS Word) | NA | Spot Check | |
| Acquisition/Relocation Records Checklist (MS Word) | NA | Checklist Acquisition | |
| Sponsor Pre-Reimbursement Federal-aid Compliance Review (MS Word) | NA | Quality Control Review | |
| Decent, Safe and Sanitary Certification (MS Word) | NA | ||
| Replacement Housing Payment (RHP) Determination - 90-day Occupant (MS Word) | NA | RHP - 90 Day | |
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Environmental Federal Register Notices
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Subject/Title | Date |
| Federal Presumed to Conform Actions Under General Conformity (PDF) | 7/30/07 |
| 14 CFR Part 150, Airport Noise Compatibility Planning: Final Rule (PDF) | 9/24/04 |
| Draft Aviation Noise Abatement Policy 2000 (PDF) | 7/14/00 |
| Compatible Land Use Planning Initiative (PDF) | 5/21/98 |
| Final Policy on Part 150 Approval of Noise Mitigation Measures: Effect on the Use of Federal Grants for Noise Mitigation Projects (4/3/1998) (PDF) | 4/3/98 |
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