CALENDAR NOTICE

PORTLAND, ORE. (Nov. 5, 2009) – PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee Meets Nov. 12

Portland International Airport Citizen Noise Advisory Committee will meet from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in St. Helens Conference Room B at the airport at 7000 NE Airport Way. The community is invited and public comment is welcome.

The meeting will include discussion of the 2009 noise exposure map update, which will illustrate the noise levels associated with airport operations. Also on the agenda is an initial briefing on plans to develop a working group to explore programs to reduce PDX aircraft noise impacts beyond the 65 decibel average day/night sound level, as part of the Airport Futures process. The committee will also get an update on the PDX Fly Quiet program, and discuss the committee charter.

The committee is the Port of Portland’s official forum for working with the public on issues related to aircraft noise. Committee representatives are from northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Eleven members are appointed by various city and county jurisdictions, and four representatives are appointed by the Port in an effort to maintain geographic diversity on the committee. Technical assistance is provided by the FAA and the Oregon Air National Guard.

Committee meetings are open to the public and include time for public comment. For more information or directions to the meeting, please contact Debbie Bishop (503) 460-4543, or the Port noise management hotline (503) 460-4100 or (800) 938-6647. People with special needs who plan to attend the meeting are asked to contact the Port for accommodations at (503) 460-4543.