Noise Mitigation Efforts, Planning and Programs

Dane County is updating the Noise Compatibility Plan for Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) voluntary process codified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 150 (14 CFR Part 150 or simply “Part 150”). Harris Miller Miller & Hanson, in association with Mead & Hunt and the Jones Payne Group, was retained to assist with preparation of the two elements that make up the Part 150 study: The Noise Exposure Map (NEM) and Noise Compatibility Program (NCP).

Phase one of the Part 150 study is focused on updating and completing the NEM. The NEM inventories and documents noise exposure from the annual-average daily aircraft operations for existing and forecast conditions, and the resulting land use compatibility. The NEM and its appendices have been completed and submitted to the FAA; those documents can be reviewed here: Part 150 Noise Study (msnairport.com)

Phase two of the Part 150 study will focus on the NCP; the NCP evaluates and recommends measures to address land uses not compatible with documented aircraft noise exposure. The implementation of the recommended measures in the NCP, once approved by the FAA, are potentially eligible for federal assistance.