Why is conducting a FAR Part 161 Study important?
The FAR Part 161 study is important because it will determine if LAX can reduce certain specified flights and their resulting noise levels in communities designated in the study zone near the airport. The FAR Part 161 Study being conducted at LAX would restrict easterly departures between the hours of midnight and 6:30 a.m. daily as part of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). The Part 161 Study is a process required by the FAA in order for an airport to implement a proposed restriction, should the findings of the study indicate that the restriction is feasible and fulfills mandated guidelines. The process of proposing a new restriction has three principal elements: • Collecting data and providing analyses to justify the restriction and to explain its environmental and economic impact • Notifying the public and allowing time for comment on the proposed restriction • Submitting the restriction and its related documentation for FAA review and approval What is the goal of the FAR Part
