NOISE POLLUTION AT AIRPORTS-A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN THE SEVENTIES

This paper explores the general area of noise pollution caused by the airplane. Noise control efforts by the air industry and the Federal government are reviewed. Efforts by individuals to control noise pollution and to seek damages when harmed by noise and noise control efforts by local and State governments decisions are covered. Focus is on the City of Burbank et al, v. Lockheed Air Terminal, Inc., et al, Supreme Court of the United Strates, No. 71-1637, May 14, 1973, which indicates that the job of managing the airspace lies with the FAA and that noise control procedures must arise from the FAA and not through local regulation.