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Which have the responsibility for land use planning, zoning and housing regulations, review proposed developments to ensure compatibility with airport operations. Contact the Planning Department at the following agencies for information on land-use ordinances: Air Carriers, Charter and Cargo Operatorsare mandated by the FAA to retire or retrofit older, noisier aircraft to meet more stringent noise (Stage III) standards by 2003. Pilots associated with these entities, and general aviation pilots, have the responsibility to fly aircraft in ways that minimize the impact of noise on people. Air Travelers and Shippers generally bear the cost of noise reduction measures through the payment of various waybill and passenger facility fees.
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