AIRPORT MAKES STRIDES AGAINST NOISE HOMES AFFECTED BY THE SOUNDS ARE CUT BY HALF.Byline: Jason Kandel Staff Writer Quieter airliners, a voluntary nighttime curfew curfew [O.Fr.,=cover fire], originally a signal, such as the ringing of a bell, to damp the fire, extinguish all lights in the dwelling, and retire for the night. The custom originated as a precaution against fires and was common throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. and an aggressive insulation program have helped cut by more than half the number of homes affected by jet noise near Bob Hope Airport Bob Hope Airport (IATA: BUR, ICAO: KBUR, FAA LID: BUR) is a regional and national airport located in Burbank, California, United States. It was formerly known as United Airport (1930-1934); Union Air Terminal (1934-1940); , according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an airport study to be released today. In 2002, the airport had 214 acres of so-called incompatible land use - residences, schools and churches where average noise levels exceeded the state limit of 65 decibels. So far this year, officials say jet noise averaging more than 65 decibels is measured on 105 acres, the lowest amount of incompatible land use in 16 years. ``The airport has made a great point of trying to be a good neighbor,'' said airport spokesman Victor Gill. New jetliners are quieter than older ones and a voluntary curfew helps cut flights between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Gill also says the airport has paid to insulate in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. nearly 1,000 homes out of the 2,100 that are affected by noise over 65 decibels. The jet noise is recorded 24 hours a day from 18 monitoring stations around the airport, Gill said. The report is being released to Burbank officials in advance of a Nov. 20 application deadline in which the airport will seek permission to continue to operate for an additional three years despite having homes, churches and schools in the areas affected by noise louder than the state limit. Airport officials must seek a new license to operate every three years from the state Department of Transportation's Division of Aeronautics aeronautics: see aerodynamics; airplane; aviation. . The state noise standards were enacted in the early 1970s, years after homes were built in the area. A noise monitoring system was put in place in 1978, as part of the airport's conditions of operation. Administrative hearings administrative hearing n. a hearing before any governmental agency or before an administrative law judge. Such hearings can range from simple arguments to what amounts to a trial. There is no jury, but the agency or the administrative law judge will make a ruling. will be scheduled on the variance in spring 2006. An administrative law judge administrative law judge n. a professional hearing officer who works for the government to preside over hearings and appeals involving governmental agencies. They are generally experienced in the particular subject matter of the agency involved or of several agencies. could make a decision on the variance by next fall. Gill said releasing the report early to the city of Burbank is a first, and was offered up as part of an agreement to increase cooperation between the city and the airport. Burbank City Councilman David Golonski said he eagerly awaits the report. ``I'm hoping it will lay the groundwork for cooperation between the city and the airport in the upcoming years to achieve some meaningful nighttime noise relief,'' he said. Howard Rothenbach, chairman of the Committee to Restore Our Airport Rights, a grass-roots group of Burbank residents, said he too looks forward to seeing the report. ``But I've seen these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. before,'' he said. ``They have a spin to them in favor of the airport and their desire to convince the people they're a better neighbor than they really are.'' Jason Kandel, (818) 546-3306 jason.kandel(at)dailynews.com |
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