Comment period extended on new FAA flight plan
By Canton CitizenSenator Brian A. Joyce has announced that the FAA will extend its comment period 30 days to allow the public to weigh in on the revised departure route from Boston Logan International Airport that could affect residents of Milton, Canton and Randolph. (Click here to view a departure map)
The comment period was originally scheduled to end on February 15, with the proposed changes to go into effect on March 7. As a result of vocal residents in the impacted areas and the efforts of Joyce and others, the comment period has been extended to March 15. Additionally, the FAA will be conducting a six-month review following any implemented changes to the flight plan to ensure a minimized impact on any affected communities.
According to the draft environmental assessment prepared by the FAA, the proposed departures would travel southbound along the eastern edge of Canton and would result in a slight increase in cumulative noise levels, as well as an increase in the number of residents exposed to a day-night sound level higher than 45 decibels.
“I’m happy that the FAA has recognized the need to extend the public input period,” said Joyce. “The towns located underneath the southbound departure route path are already heavily impacted by the airplane noise and pollution. Extending the comment period will allow better community participation in this decision that will have a significant environmental impact on each of the towns located below these flight paths.”
Residents now have until March 15 to submit their comments to:
Ms. Terry English
Project Manager, Boston Logan International
Airport Runway 33L RNAV SID Environmental Assessment
Federal Aviation Administration
11 Murphy Drive
Nashua, NH 03062
They may also send comments via email to terry.english@faa.gov. A complete copy of the draft environmental assessment, along with additional information and resources, is available at www.bostonrnavea.com.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Feb 21 2013. Filed under News.
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