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The How it StartedThe How it Started
First Week in August 2007: Abrupt dramatic increase in volume of aircraft
flyover:Regional jets, commercial jumbo jets, 757, helecoptors seen flying over portions of Pound Ridge, Specifically Ward reservation, Mianus River Gorge, Scotts Corners, Cross River, Parts of Bedford & others
Flights every 3 minutes
First Week in August 2007: Abrupt dramatic increase in volume of aircraft
flyover:Regional jets, commercial jumbo jets, 757, helecoptors seen flying over portions of Pound Ridge, Specifically Ward reservation, Mianus River Gorge, Scotts Corners, Cross River, Parts of Bedford & others
Flights every 3 minutes
What’s that Noise?What’s that Noise? CHOKE POINT INITIATIVE Implementation of airspace redesign began in 2007
thru 2011. Pound Ridge we will be impacted by some portion of: 550 La Guardia Arrivals per day 460 arrivals & departures per day at Westchester* 225 arrivals & departures per day at Stewart* 578 arrivals & departures per day at Teterboro Variable Helecoptor & Corporate Jet Directional Traffic
to Carmel VOR
1. *non-inclusive of scheduled expansion efforts
CHOKE POINT INITIATIVE Implementation of airspace redesign began in 2007
thru 2011. Pound Ridge we will be impacted by some portion of: 550 La Guardia Arrivals per day 460 arrivals & departures per day at Westchester* 225 arrivals & departures per day at Stewart* 578 arrivals & departures per day at Teterboro Variable Helecoptor & Corporate Jet Directional Traffic
to Carmel VOR
1. *non-inclusive of scheduled expansion efforts
Introducing the FAA’s PlanIntroducing the FAA’s Plan
NY NJ PA Airspace Redesign Started in 1989 Part of the “Next Generation Project” Biggest Airspace Redesign in 50 years Plagued by project management breakdowns,
funding problems flawed models, invalid data, insufficient testing
Audited by the GAO twice with poor review and major concerns notes in 2005
NY NJ PA Airspace Redesign Started in 1989 Part of the “Next Generation Project” Biggest Airspace Redesign in 50 years Plagued by project management breakdowns,
funding problems flawed models, invalid data, insufficient testing
Audited by the GAO twice with poor review and major concerns notes in 2005
The DesignThe Design
Multi-layer airspace (new classification) Fly planes closer to eachother (from 5 to 3) Duel Landings on parallell runways* Continuous Descent Approach Lower altitude flight over land to
accommodate more traffic & new approach Significant increase in Risk
Multi-layer airspace (new classification) Fly planes closer to eachother (from 5 to 3) Duel Landings on parallell runways* Continuous Descent Approach Lower altitude flight over land to
accommodate more traffic & new approach Significant increase in Risk
Draft Environmental Impact StudyDraft Environmental Impact Study
Many notable organizations were involved in the phase 1 design to produce reports giving guidance according to their specialty.
The Draft Statement (DEIS) is flawed, non inclusive of all impacted areas and does not take into account the recommendations produced in the design phase
Not enough Study Points Data corruption Incorrect assumptions Land use change & Re-classification
Many notable organizations were involved in the phase 1 design to produce reports giving guidance according to their specialty.
The Draft Statement (DEIS) is flawed, non inclusive of all impacted areas and does not take into account the recommendations produced in the design phase
Not enough Study Points Data corruption Incorrect assumptions Land use change & Re-classification
FEISFEIS
Includes inconsistencies, flawed assumptions Mitigated routes were not discussed with newly
impacted communities. Unethical. Park land, sanctuaries, water sources, conservation
land, nature trails and Bird sanctuaries are newly used as mitigated routes. They do this without contacting their custodians.
Utilizing these lands is a violation of Environmental Law without study or involvement of resource directors.
Includes inconsistencies, flawed assumptions Mitigated routes were not discussed with newly
impacted communities. Unethical. Park land, sanctuaries, water sources, conservation
land, nature trails and Bird sanctuaries are newly used as mitigated routes. They do this without contacting their custodians.
Utilizing these lands is a violation of Environmental Law without study or involvement of resource directors.
Record of DecisionRecord of Decision
Factually inaccurate Overstatement of public involvement Statistical misrepresentation. Land use change Actionable
Factually inaccurate Overstatement of public involvement Statistical misrepresentation. Land use change Actionable
Safety RisksSafety Risks FAA provided no Risk vs. Gain studies on:
Low altitude navigation risks Dual Landing risks demonstrated in operative setting Safe Distance Rule Decrease Bird Strike Hazard Increase National Security Risk of Nuclear Power Plant Flyover Fuel Jettison over land Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness not addressed ‘Aluminum Shower’ over park land Risk
FAA provided no Risk vs. Gain studies on: Low altitude navigation risks Dual Landing risks demonstrated in operative setting Safe Distance Rule Decrease Bird Strike Hazard Increase National Security Risk of Nuclear Power Plant Flyover Fuel Jettison over land Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness not addressed ‘Aluminum Shower’ over park land Risk
Environmental RisksEnvironmental RisksAircraft Emissions Water Quality
Wetland contamination New York City Water Supply
Air Quality Human Health Risk Ecosystem disturbance Endangered Species Extinction
Noise Change of Land Use Harmonic Vibration and historic structures
Aircraft Emissions Water Quality
Wetland contamination New York City Water Supply
Air Quality Human Health Risk Ecosystem disturbance Endangered Species Extinction
Noise Change of Land Use Harmonic Vibration and historic structures
Indirect ImpactIndirect Impact
Land Value Change of Land Use Classification
FAA’s Removal of “Quiet Setting” from rural areas, parkland, native sanctuaries like Pound Ridge is a change of land use. This defacto incorporates our community into a navigational easement.
Human Health Risks due to Aircraft Emissions Asthma Lung and liver cancer Heart Disease
Land Value Change of Land Use Classification
FAA’s Removal of “Quiet Setting” from rural areas, parkland, native sanctuaries like Pound Ridge is a change of land use. This defacto incorporates our community into a navigational easement.
Human Health Risks due to Aircraft Emissions Asthma Lung and liver cancer Heart Disease
To DoTo Do Stop the FAA from implementation Protect our community and Parks land use Roll back the routing changes Follow environmental law protecting park land, native
forest, Bird Sanctuaries, rural Conduct the necessary Impact Studies Communicate to all impacted area leaders. Provide ethical mitigation strategies Educate yourself on the facts Go to ourairspace.org for scientific Studies, To Do
Lists, Contact Lists and News
Stop the FAA from implementation Protect our community and Parks land use Roll back the routing changes Follow environmental law protecting park land, native
forest, Bird Sanctuaries, rural Conduct the necessary Impact Studies Communicate to all impacted area leaders. Provide ethical mitigation strategies Educate yourself on the facts Go to ourairspace.org for scientific Studies, To Do
Lists, Contact Lists and News
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