Update on Disturbance from Operations at East Hampton Airport: Phase I Noise Analysis Interim Report Presentation to the Town of East Hampton October 30,

Peter J. Kirsch – Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP Henry Young – Young Environmental Sciences Les Blomberg – Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Peter Wadsworth Today’s Presentation 2

asd How did we get here? The Town has identified a noise problem and has been studying the issue for over a decade. – Noise Study Advisory Group ( ) Recommended abatement measures, noise officer, monitoring system, etc. – Implementation, promotion and monitoring (2005 – 2010) – Airport Master Plan Update and GEIS (2010) Noise analysis by DY and Young Environmental Sciences – Airport Comprehensive Management Plan DY and HMMH identified essential initial data-collection actions – Enhanced data-collection actions (implemented in 2012) AirScene Vector Airport Solutions PlaneNoise – Phase I noise analysis (2014) Young Environmental Sciences and Noise Pollution Clearinghouse 3

TimelineAction August 2012Resolution (Intent to Pursue Use Restrictions at East Hampton Airport) Sept – Present Enhanced data collection (Air Scene, Vector, PlaneNoise) August 27, 2014 Special meeting on airport noise; 385 East End residents and 22 elected officials attend. September 16, 2014 Resolution (Identify and Adopt Regulations To Address Noise and Disturbance from Operations at East Hampton Airport) TodaySpecial Meeting of the Town Board Where are we now? 4

Interim report “Big picture” view of the problem Need to refine analysis for unique East Hampton conditions Public feedback is essential What have we found? 5

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Our next steps begin today: – Identify the most serious disturbances to the local population; – Identify the cause(s) of the disturbances; – Identify reasonable and practical solutions tailored to address the source(s) of those disturbances; – Identify a proposed action that addresses the identified problem(s); – Hold additional meetings/hearings/workshops to provide opportunity for public comment; – Thoroughly consider the benefits and impacts of each of the alternative solutions to the identified problems; and – Decide whether to proceed with adopting an alternative or alternatives. What’s next? 7

1.What is the problem? -Precise problem -Unique local interest 2.How shall we solve the problem? -Examine all reasonable alternatives -Select best option for East Hampton What public comment do we need? 8

Preliminary draft problem definition: How do we define/refine the problem? 9 Aircraft noise events disturb communities in immediate proximity and even far distant from East Hampton Airport during the times of day and times of year when outdoor enjoyment and entertaining is an integral part of the East End lifestyle. These events are disturbing and disruptive for three reasons: -The frequency with which they occur during peak periods; -The duration of individual events; and -The absolute volume of events.

– No action – Ban/Closure Ban certain aircraft types – Time-Based Restrictions Time of day Days of the week Seasonal – Fee-Based Restrictions Time-based fees Equipment-based fees – Air-Traffic Flow Mgmt. Slotting system What is the range of alternatives? 10 – Mitigation Sound insulation Residential acquisition and relocation – Voluntary Measures Voluntary curfew Voluntary agreement with carriers and/or FAA re: routes or altitudes – Federal Restrictions Mandatory North Shore transition routes New South Shore rule

Comment today or at future public meetings Submit written comments to: Public Comments? 11