Land-Use Maps Used To Find Airport Noise Solution

Land-use mapping will help determine residents' eligibility for federal noise mitigation aid.

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May 18, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The maps outline a cross-shaped area surrounding the main runways at Bradley Airport where average noise levels exceed 65 decibels. That is the level federal regulations define as "significant" - high enough to qualify for mitigation aid. "

Thanks to Amy C. Verel

FULL STORY: Land-Use Maps To Aid Airport Noise Battle

Friday, May 17, 2002 in The Hartford Courant

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