FAA AIRSPACE REDESIGNFAA AIRSPACE REDESIGN

over Pound Ridgeover Pound Ridge

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

Affected areaAffected area

Westchester airportWestchester airport

LAGuardia ArrivalsLAGuardia Arrivals

Westchester arrivalsWestchester arrivals

Added departure capacityAdded departure capacity

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

Noise measurement sitesNoise measurement sites

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