HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS he mission of the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, Partnering with the Department of Aviation and the T an internationally recognized policymaking organization, Federal Aviation Administration, its members work through is to reduce the impact of aircraft noise in surrounding three standing committees—Residential Sound Insulation, neighborhoods through home and school sound insulation and School Sound Insulation and Technical. to advocate for technological advances for quieter aircraft. ONCC members include 45 communities and school districts Since ONCC’s inception in 1996, the commission has heightened working together to mitigate aircraft noise in the O’Hare region, the awareness of aircraft noise effects on communities among with more than 90 participants serving on various committees state and federal lawmakers. and projects. AT A GLANCE 1982 1998 ONCC lobbies airlines to phase out hush-kit equipped aircraft at O’Hare. Chicago introduces a school sound ONCC uses O’Hare Noise Contour map insulation program. showing actual flight activity in 1997 to 2002 identify residential and school sound City of Des Plaines joins ONCC. 1995 insulation projects. Chicago Department of Aviation selects 10 retires all hush-kit homes for sound insulation pilot project. 1999 equipped aircraft. ONCC relies on 32 permanent noise 1996 American Eagle Airlines and America monitors to capture aircraft noise data. West are the first recipients of ONCC’s Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley ONCC secures commitments from Chicago nighttime Fly Quiet Recognition Award. creates the O’Hare Noise Compatibility and the signatory air carriers at O’Hare Commission and invites suburban mayors Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL) of the 10th to continue funding the residential and to oversee noise mitigation efforts around Congressional District pledges support for school programs beyond 1999. O’Hare International Airport. It becomes ONCC in federal committees regarding the only recognized organization dedicated ONCC publishes its first newsletter. air transportation and aircraft noise. to reducing aircraft noise near the airport. 2000 2003 The O’Hare Residential Sound Insulation Village of Niles joins ONCC. Village of Bartlett joins ONCC. Program begins. ONCC lobbies Congress for continued receives Fly Quiet Award. NASA research funding to develop 1997 ONCC goes on record at International quieter aircraft engines. ONCC officially commences with the Aviation Noise Symposium seeking signing of an inter-governmental The Chicago Department of Aviation better communication between airport agreement between Chicago, 17 suburban Community Outreach Vehicle travels operators and municipalities to achieve municipalities and nine school districts. to communities to highlight the greater compatibility in land use sur- It is chaired by Village of Arlington Heights commission’s progress on home and rounding airports. Mayor Arlene J. Mulder and co-chaired school sound insulation, aircraft noise by Union Ridge School District 86 monitoring, the Fly Quiet Program and 2004 Superintendent Dr. Raymond J. Kuper. the Chicago Airport System. City of Park Ridge and School District 85.5 join ONCC. The inter-governmental agreement Website goes live: www.oharenoise.org. authorizes ONCC to plan noise relief ONCC joins congressionally-mandated projects to be implemented in the 2001 aircraft noise study. ONCC named one O’Hare area; oversee an effective and Villages of Stone Park and Bellwood, of three community-based aircraft impartial noise monitoring system; and and School Districts 84.5, 89, 401 and noise groups in the Partnership for Air advise the City of Chicago on O’Hare- 63 join ONCC. Transportation Noise and Emissions related noise issues. Due to quieter aircraft, the 2000 noise Reduction (PARTNER). The consortium contour indicates a 44 percent reduction includes universities, aircraft and aircraft Founding members include: of the aircraft noise metric for homes engine manufacturers and government Arlington Heights, Chicago, Elmwood within the contour and a 34 percent agencies working together to identify Park, Franklin Park, Hoffman Estates, reduction in the surrounding region. solutions for existing and anticipated Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Norridge, aircraft noise. Northlake, Oak Park, Palatine, River Chicago leads the nation in sound insulation Forest, River Grove, Rolling Meadows, funding; budget increases three-fold. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Rosemont, Schaumburg, and unincorpo- ONCC recognized as leader in aircraft of the 9th Congressional District pledges rated Cook County; and School Districts noise mitigation at International Aviation her support on aircraft noise reduction 59, 80, 81, 84, 86, 87, 214, 234, and 299. Noise Symposium. efforts in Congress. ONCC Noise 101 workshop becomes ONCC approves its first-ever policy for the Bensenville receives a federal grant part of community outreach and sound insulation of multi-unit buildings. worth $1 million. Wood Dale also education mission. Chicago Department of Aviation Airport receives $180,000 FAA Vision 100 grant American Airlines receives Fly Quiet Award. Noise Management System improves for compatible land use study. data with upgraded computers, software 2010 2005 and monitors for ONCC noise reports. Village of Maywood and School District Chicago City Council approves another 88 join ONCC. Arlington Heights adopts the nation’s five-year, inter-governmental agreement first municipal energy and sound ordinance with ONCC. Chairperson Mayor Arlene J. Mulder for building construction. It is patterned ONCC chairperson Mayor Arlene J. Mulder receives the Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport after ONCC model ordinance. Award for outstanding contributions in participates in FAA Noise Research achieving compatible relationships between ONCC hosts a noise symposium for federal Roadmap Workshop, a five-year investi- airports and adjacent environments. and aircraft industry officials and com- gation on the effects of aircraft noise. munity leaders to discuss environmental FAA approves funding eligibility of Chicago and ONCC extend inter-govern- issues and aeronautical advancements. mental agreement for five more years. Ridgewood and Elk Grove high schools Chicago commissions its first new runway after both are re-tested for noise levels. O’Hare Modernization Program in 37 years causing a shift in aircraft commences; FAA Record of Decision Construction crews complete sound noise. A new population turns to ONCC insulation for George Washington and names ONCC to oversee residential sound for aircraft noise answers. insulation program utilizing a computer Roosevelt elementary schools in Park Ridge generated model of the full build out noise ONCC appeals to FAA to reevaluate and Chicago’s Hitch Elementary School. contour. Scope of work includes insulation established noise metrics. ONCC launches a three-part project to for 6,000 additional housing units. ONCC requests new FAA monthly report revitalize the Fly Quiet Program (FQP) American Eagle and United Express on nighttime flights for the new runway. that identifies preferential nighttime receive Fly Quiet Awards. runways at O’Hare and limits flights 2009 between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Initiatives 2006 Village of Bensenville and Park Ridge/ include updating the FQP manual, Village of Harwood Heights joins ONCC. Niles School District 64 join ONCC. petitioning FAA to review nighttime operations data and implementing the The FAA awards Des Plaines a $750,000 Three elementary schools, Hitch and use of GPS-navigation at O’Hare. land use grant. The Vision 100 grant Farnsworth in Chicago and Roosevelt encourages compatible land use and in Park Ridge, receive approximately Airport World magazine features zoning with airports. $6.5 million in federal funds to begin ONCC’s role in aircraft noise mitigation sound insulation. for O’Hare neighbors and highlights American Eagle, , FedEx the commission’s efforts to build Express and Station Manager Aircraft noise complaints quickly relationships with aviation stakeholders. Chris Diaferio receive Fly Quiet Awards. dispatched via new Internet option. 2007 City of Wood Dale and the Village of Schiller Park join ONCC. Annual usage of the O’Hare Ground Run-up Enclosure to muffle aircraft en- gine testing climbs to over 80 percent. ONCC celebrates completion of 100th school in O’Hare School Sound 2002 2000 Insulation Program at Dever Elementary 1997 OMP Build-Out School, Chicago. 1988 1993 FedEx Express, Mexicana Airlines, 1979 Northwest Airlines and FAA Chicago Air- ports District Environmental Specialist

Amy Hanson receive Fly Quiet Awards. Runways (1979-2002 Contours) Runways (All Contours) Noise Contour Comparison in Square MilesRunways (OMP Build-Out Contour) 2008 1979 1988 1993 1997 2000 2002 Build-Out Village of Itasca joins ONCC. Square Miles 89.3 67.1 49.8 56.7 37.6 21.2 17.6 Harwood Heights receives a $320,000 Percent Decrease from 1979 — -25% -44% -37% -58% -76% -80% FAA Vision 100 land use grant. 2011 Ridgewood and Elk Grove high schools CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT receive $43.5 million from the FAA and O’Hare Runway Configuration Beginning October 17, 2013 Chicago for sound insulation construction. St. Tarcissus Elementary School in West Flow East Flow Norwood Park is the 123rd school 9L 14L 27R 9L 14L 27R deemed eligible for sound insulation. 22R 22R Chicago City Council and Mayor Rahm Emmanuel appoint citizen representatives 14R 14R from five northwest wards to ONCC. Wards 9R 27L 9R 27L 36, 38, 39, 41 and 45 represent approximately 285,000 residents near O’Hare. 4L 32R 4L 32R

ONCC hosts symposium for 30 city 10L 28R 22L 10L 28R 22L planners and officials from 18 munici- 32L 32L 28C palities to address compatible land use 10C 28C 10C planning near O’Hare. Chairperson Mayor Arlene J. Mulder 4R 4R receives invitation to represent 70%1 30%1 communities on newly formed FAA NextGen Advisory Committee. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and VFR & IFR Departures VFR Departures Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Arrivals

2012 1 Approximate average percentage during an entire year Elk Grove High School celebrates Source: Federal Aviation Administration, O’Hare Modernization Final Environment Impact Statement, completion of its $15.5 million sound Appendix D – Simulation Modeling insulation project. Acoustic windows and other sound insulation installations ONCC launches a comprehensive about aircraft noise and its results on provide a quiet learning environment community outreach initiative to residents near airports. for 2,000 students and 180 faculty. inform legislators, local leaders and St. Tarcissus and Farnsworth elementary The Chicago Department of Aviation and residents about the importance of new schools in Chicago receive $9.3 million the FAA present construction updates to runways, forecasted noise contours and dollars for sound insulation. noise mitigation efforts. ONCC regarding commissioning of new O’Hare Traffic Control initiates a “good Runway 10Center/28Center in October During an ONCC general meeting neighbor” policy to adhere to the 2013. The newest parallel runway FAA Executive Director of Environment voluntary Fly Quiet Program using configuration will accommodate East and Energy Lourdes Maurice, Ph.D., nighttime preferential runways during Flow-West Flow arrivals and departures. discusses current research studies designated hours. LOOKING FORWARD

ONCC continues to serve as a forum among local governments, use planning among municipalities and urban planners; and CDA, FAA, airlines, pilots, air traffic controllers and aviation (3) encourage open dialog among communities and aviation stakeholders to reduce and mitigate aircraft noise in the region stakeholders as modernization continues. as the O’Hare Modernization Program and the aviation industry ONCC supports the airport’s ongoing multi-billion dollar expansion experience effects of a fluctuating economy. as a vital economic engine that creates jobs and stimulates the ONCC will continue to (1) advocate for satellite-based navigation region’s economy. As modernization moves forward, ONCC will technology to align aircraft on preferential nighttime flight diligently promote the quality of life for O’Hare communities and tracks away from residential areas; (2) promote compatible land strive to reduce the impact of aircraft noise whenever possible.

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