Title 11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle 03 AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Notice of Proposed Action

[21-014-P-I]

The Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration proposes to amend:

(1) Regulations .01-1 and .12 under COMAR 11.03.01 /Washington International Thurgood Marshall ; and

(2) Regulation .10 under COMAR 11.03.02 Martin State Airport.

This action was considered by the Maryland Aviation Commission in an open meeting held on November 18, 2020, notice of which was given pursuant to Maryland General Provisions Article §3-302, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to incorporate by reference the new certified Martin State Airport (MTN) Noise Zone, reflecting the noise contours for the new base year of 2019 and new future years of 2025 and 2030, as well as the new certified Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Noise Zone, reflecting the noise contours for the new base year of 2020 and new future years of 2025 and 2030.

Comparison to Federal Standards

There is no corresponding federal standard to this proposed action.

Estimate of Economic Impact The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment Comments may be sent to Raven S. Berry, Director, Office of Administrative Services, MAA, P.O. Box 8766, BWI Airport MD 21240, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through February 16, 2021. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

11.03.01 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Authority: Transportation Article, §§5-202.1, 5-204, 5-208, 5-426, 5-805, 5-806, and 5-819, Annotated Code of Maryland .01-1 Incorporation by Reference. A. (text unchanged) B. Documents Incorporated (1)—(4) (text unchanged) (5) The certified Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Noise Zone, consisting of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as indicated below: (a)—(b) (text unchanged) (c) Anne Arundel County Tax Maps 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 15; (d) Howard County Tax [Maps 38, and] Map 44. (6) The Martin State Airport — Airport Noise Zone, certified by the Executive Director, and consisting of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as indicated below: (a) [2012] Airport Noise Zone Map; (b) [2012] Tax Map index; (c) Baltimore County Tax Maps 90 and 91 [and 98, dated March, 2012]. (7)—(8) (text unchanged) C. (text unchanged) .12 Certified Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Noise Zone. A. (text unchanged) B. BWI Noise Zone (1)—(2) (text unchanged) (3) The certified Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Noise Zone consists of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as indicated as follows: (a)—(b) (text unchanged) (c) Anne Arundel County Tax Maps 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 15; (d) Howard County Tax [Maps 38, and] Map 44. (4) The noise zone is a composite of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn noise contours for the base year of [2014 and future years of 2019 and 2024] 2020 and future years of 2025 and 2030. (5) (text unchanged) C. BWI Noise Abatement Plan (1)—(3) (text unchanged) (4) The elements contained in the BWI Noise Abatement Plan are as follows: (a)—(c) (text unchanged) (d) [Ground noise measures] Control of Ground Based Noise Sources; (e) [Continued restricted use of 04/22] Continued monitoring; (f) [Cooperative airlines/airport program;] Continued control of incompatible development; and [(g) Continued control of incompatible development; (h) Continued monitoring and annual review; and] [(i)] (g) Noise assistance [program] programs.

11.03.02 Martin State Airport Authority: Transportation Article, §§5-202.1, 5-204, 5-208, 5-426, 5-805, 5-806, and 5-819, Annotated Code of Maryland .10 Certified Martin State Airport (MTN) Noise Zone. A. (text unchanged) B. MTN Airport Noise Zone. (1)–(2) (text unchanged) (3) The Martin State Airport — Airport Noise Zone, certified by the Executive Director, and consisting of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as follows, is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01A-1B(6): (a)—(b) (text unchanged) (c) Baltimore County Tax Maps 90 and 91 [and 98]. (4) The noise zone is a composite of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn noise contours for the base year of [2012 and future years of 2017 and 2022] 2019 and future years of 2025 and 2030. (5) (text unchanged) C. MTN Noise Control Plan (1)—(3) (text unchanged) (4) The elements contained in the MTN Noise Abatement Plan are as follows: (a) [Departure procedures] Airport Noise Zone (ANZ); (b) [Arrival procedures] Control of Incompatible Development; (c) [Closed traffic patterns] Noise Concerns; (d) [Ground noise measures] Maryland (MDANG) Noise Barriers; (e) [Touch-and-go landings and practice approaches;] Aircraft Maintenance Engine Run-up Areas; and [(f) Helicopter special procedures; (g) Noise concerns; and (h) Control of incompatible development] (f) Noise Abatement Procedures including Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Departures, VFR and IFR Arrivals and Traffic Patterns, Closed Traffic Patterns, and Touch-and-Go or Practice Approaches. RICKY S. SMITH, SR. Executive Director