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The original documents are located in Box 2, folder "Aircraft Noise (16)" of the James M.
Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 2 of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 21, 1976
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
(New York City, New York)
THE WHITE HOUSE
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT
AND
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
4:31 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: I do have a short statement that
I would like to read.
I am delighted to be here with Senator Buckley,
Congressman Wydler and Congressman Lent.
Let me proceed.
As you can see, Kennedy International Airport
is one of the nation's finest airports. As you can hear,
Kennedy is also one of the nation's noisiest airports. It
is one of the 26 major U.S. airports that have serious
noise pollution problems.
Seven years ago, the nation decided to cut in
half the decided noise of jet aircraft. For the last
two years, all new jet planes have met these standards.
The biggest part of the airport noise problem, here at
GERALD R.FORD
Kennedy and elsewhere, is caused by 1,550 older planes
which fail to meet -- and are not now required to meet --
Droper noise standards.
Therefore, today, I am instructing the Adminis-
trator of the Federal Aviation Administration, in consul-
tation with the Secretary of Transportation, to extend
current noise standards to all domestic U.S. commercial
aircraft. These standards will become effective January 1,
1977, and will be phased in over the next eight years.
We will also begin immediately the necessary
steps to make certain that all international airlines
flying into the United States meet these standards. You
understand what I mean.
One reason U.S. commercial airlines have been
unable to meet FAA noise standards is that some
airlines could not afford to, because of the outmoded
regulatory approach of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
MORE
(OVER)
Page 2
A year ago I proposed aviation regulatory
reform to make airline service more competitive and
thereby improve service to passengers, reduce fares
and strengthen the financial condition of the airline.
Congress refused to pass that legislation, which would
have made it possible for the airlines to modify or
to replace their noisy jet aircraft.
I am now putting Congress on notice that I will
not accept its failure to act. I want the Members of
Congress to know that aviation regulatory reform will be
on their doorstep when they convene in January 1977.
In the interest of the airline passenger and
the airline industry, it is imperative that Congress act
on this reform within 90 days after the opening of the
next session of the Congress.
I am also directing Secretary of Transportation
Coleman to begin public hearings promptly to consider
whether further financing arrangements may be necessary
to insure that all U.S. air carriers can meet the noise
standards on time.
Solving the airport noise problem is an environ-
mental imperative for the millions of Americans, estimated
at about six million throughout the country, who live in
the neighborhoods around our major airports.
With the steps I am announcing today we will be
able to quiet our nation's skies, conserve vast amounts
of energy and improve the quality of life for many millions
of Americans.
Thank you very much.
QUESTION: Mr. President, does this mean the
SST would be in any way excluded, if it is not now,
from flying into this airport?
THE PRESIDENT: All airports where an SST would
land will have to meet the noise standards prescribed by
the Secretary of Transportation and by the FAA.
QUESTION: You said they would be phased in
over a period of eight years, sir. What does that mean?
Let's say in January, will any of these old planes be
able to meet these standards by January or would the
SST conceivably be?
THE PRESIDENT: We put the noise standards in
as of January 1, and there is a mandatory requirement
that all new commercial aircraft must meet the standards
as they are now, but in addition we will provide through
regulatory reform the financing necessary so that the
airlines will be able to procure more new aircraft faster
that meet the newly imposed noise standards.
THE PRESS: Thank you, Mr. President.
END
(AT 4:37 P.M. EDT)
File aureroft Noise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 21, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
As you can see, Kennedy International Airport is one of the nation's
finest airports.
As you can hear, Kennedy is also one of the nation's noisiest airports.
It is one of 26 major U.S. airports that have serious noise pollution
problems.
Seven years ago the nation decided to cut in half the perceived noise
of jet aircraft. For the last two years, all new jet planes have met
these standards.
But the biggest part of the airport noise problem here at Kennedy and
elsewhere is caused by 1550 older planes which fail to meet, and are not
now required to meet, proper noise standards.
Therefore, I am today instructing the Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Trans-
portation, to extend current noise standards to all domestic U.S.
commercial aircraft. These standards will begin to become effective
January 1, 1977 and will be phased in over the next eight years.
We will also begin immediately the necessary steps to make certain that
all international airlines flying into the U.S. meet these same
standards.
One reason U.S. commercial airlines have been unable to meet FAA noise
standards is that some airlines could not afford to, because of the
outmoded regulatory approach of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
A year ago I proposed aviation regulatory reform to make airline service
more competitive and thereby improve service to passengers, reduce fares
and strengthen the financial condition of the airlines. Congress refused
to pass that legislation, which would have made it possible for the air-
lines to modify or replace their noisy jet aircraft.
I am now putting Congress on notice that I will not accept its failure
to act. I want the members to know that aviation regulatory reform will
be on their doorstep when they come back in January.
In the interest of the airline passengers and the airline industry, it
is imperative that Congress act on this reform within 90 days after the
opening of the new Congress.
Further, I am also directing Secretary Coleman to begin public hearings
promptly to consider whether further financing arrangements may be
necessary to ensure that all U.S. air carriers can meet the noise
standards on time.
Solving the airport noise problem is an environmental imperative for
the millions of Americans who live in neighborhoods around our major
airports. With the steps I am announcing today we will be able to quiet
our nation's skies, conserve vast amounts of energy and improve the
quality of life for many millions of Americans.
#
#
#
GREATE FORD
K file
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Aviation Noise Statement
Attached is the statement on Aviation Noise for your
use upon arrival at the John F. Kennedy International
Airport this afternoon.
This statement has been reviewed and approved by OMB
(O'Neill), DOT (Deputy Secretary Barnum) and Doug Smith.
FORD is 070339 LIBRARY
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
ON AVIATION NOISE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE
JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As you can see, Kennedy International Airport is
one of the nation's finest airports.
As you can hear, Kennedy is also one of the nation's
noisiest airports. It is one of 26 major U.S. airports
that have serious noise pollution problems.
Seven years ago the nation decided to cut in half
the perceived noise of jet aircraft. For the last two
years, all new jet planes have met these standards.
But the biggest part of the airport noise problem
here at Kennedy and elsewhere is caused by 1550 older
planes which fail to meet, and are not now required
to meet, proper noise standards.
Therefore, I am today instructing the Administrator
of the Federal Aviation Administration, in consultation
with the Secretary of Transportation, to extend current
noise standards to all domestic U.S. commercial aircraft.
begin to
These standards will/become effective January 1, 1977 and
will be phased in over the next eight years.
-2-
We will also begin immediately the necessary steps
to make certain that all international airlines flying
into the U.S. meet these same standards.
One reason U.S. commercial airlines have been unable
to meet FAA noise standards is that some airlines could
not afford to, because of the outmoded regulatory approach
of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
A year ago I proposed aviation regulatory reform
to make airline service more competitive and thereby
improve service to passengers, reduce fares and strengthen
the financial condition of the airlines. Congress
refused to pass that legislation, which would have made
it possible for the airlines to modify or replace their
noisy jet aircraft.
I am now putting Congress on notice that I will not
accept its failure to act. I want the members to know
that aviation regulatory reform will be on their doorstep
when they come back in January.
((
-3-
In the interest of the airline passengers and
the airline industry, it is imperative that Congress
act on this reform within 90 days
after the opening of the new Congress.
Further, I am also directing Secretary Coleman
to begin public hearings promptly to consider whether
further financing arrangements may be necessary to
ensure that all U.S. air carriers can meet the noise
standards on time.
Solving the airport noise problem is an environ-
mental imperative
for the millions
of Americans who live in neighborhoods around our major
airports. With the steps I am announcing today we
will be able to quiet our nation's skies, conserve vast
amounts of energy and improve the quality of life for
many millions of Americans.
26 NOISY AIRPORTS
Memphis, Tennessee
Tampa, Florida
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Ill. (O'Hare)
New York City (JFK)
Los Angeles, California
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Phoenix, Arizona
San Francisco, California
Washington, D.C. (National)
Anchorage, Alaska
West Palm Beach, Florida
Honolulu, Hawaii
Las Vegas, Nevada
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Oakland, California
San Jose, California
Atlanta, Georgia
Buffalo, New York
Denver, Colorado
New York City (LaGuardia)
Miami, Florida
Newark, New Jersey
San Diego, California
Seattle, Washington
Worst Six Airports
Kennedy
La Guardia
Newark
Chicago - O'Hare
Boston
Los Angeles
JUNC- file
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Aviation Noise Statement
Attached is the statement on Aviation Noise for your
use upon arrival at the John F. Kennedy International
Airport this afternoon.
This statement has been reviewed and approved by OMB
(O'Neill), DOT (Deputy Secretary Barnum) and Doug Smith.
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
ON AVIATION NOISE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE
JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As you can see, Kennedy International Airport is
one of the nation's finest airports.
As you can hear, Kennedy is also one of the nation's
noisiest airports. It is one of 26 major U.S. airports
that have serious noise pollution problems.
Seven years ago the nation decided to cut in half
the perceived noise of jet aircraft. For the last two
years, all new jet planes have met these standards.
But the biggest part of the airport noise problem
here at Kennedy and elsewhere is caused by 1550 older
planes which fail to meet, and are not now required
to meet, proper noise standards.
Therefore, I am today instructing the Administrator
of the Federal Aviation Administration, in consultation
with the Secretary of Transportation, to extend current
noise standards to all domestic U.S. commercial aircraft.
begin to
These standards will/become effective January 1, 1977 and
will be phased in over the next eight years.
-2-
We will also begin immediately the necessary steps
to make certain that all international airlines flying
into the U.S. meet these same standards.
One reason U.S. commercial airlines have been unable
to meet FAA noise standards is that some airlines could
not afford to, because of the outmoded regulatory approach
of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
A year ago I proposed aviation regulatory reform
to make airline service more competitive and thereby
improve service to passengers, reduce fares and strengthen
the financial condition of the airlines. Congress
refused to pass that legislation, which would have made
it possible for the airlines to modify or replace their
noisy jet aircraft.
I am now putting Congress on notice that I will not
accept its failure to act. I want the members to know
that aviation regulatory reform will be on their doorstep
when they come back in January.
(
-3-
In the interest of the airline passengers and
the airline industry, it is imperative that Congress
act on this reform within 90 days
after the opening of the new Congress.
Further, I am also directing Secretary Coleman
to begin public hearings promptly to consider whether
further financing arrangements may be necessary to
ensure that all U.S. air carriers can meet the noise
standards on time.
Solving the airport noise problem is an environ-
mental imperative
for the millions
of Americans who live in neighborhoods around our major
airports. With the steps I am announcing today we
will be able to quiet our nation's skies, conserve vast
amounts of energy and improve the quality of life for
many millions of Americans.
26 NOISY AIRPORTS
Memphis, Tennessee
Tampa, Florida
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Ill. (O'Hare)
New York City (JFK)
Los Angeles, California
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Phoenix, Arizona
San Francisco, California
Washington, D.C. (National)
Anchorage, Alaska
West Palm Beach, Florida
Honolulu, Hawaii
Las Vegas, Nevada
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Oakland, California
San Jose, California
Atlanta, Georgia
Buffalo, New York
Denver, Colorado
New York City (LaGuardia)
Miami, Florida
Newark, New Jersey
San Diego, California
Seattle, Washington
Worst Six Airports
Kennedy
La Guardia
Newark
Chicago - O'Hare
Boston
Los Angeles
Rile
THE WHITE HOUSE
SIGNATURE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON RhD Duern
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters to FAA Administrator
and Secretary of Transportation Directing
Action on Aviation Noise
Attached for your signature are letters formally
transmitting the instructions to Secretary Coleman
and Administrator McLucas you announced today.
There is technical language in these letters (the
instruction paragraphs) which treads a narrow and
important line in administrative law. This language
has been cleared with DOT, FAA general counsel,
John Barnum, NSC (Scowcroft) and Counsel's Office
(Ed Schmults).
I recommend you sign the attached letters.
attachments
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
Dear Mr. McLucas:
During the past six weeks I have reviewed
extensively the aircraft noise problem. I
have considered your recommendations as
well as those of Secretary of Transportation
William T. Coleman, Jr., Environmental Pro-
tection Agency Administrator Russell E. Train
and many other Federal, State and local
officials concerned with the effect of air-
craft noise on the people in areas surround-
ing our major airports.
I am acutely aware of the seriousness of
this problem for the six to seven million
Americans living near our nation's major
airports. We must take action to quiet the
noisy aircraft which fail to meet and are
not now required to meet proper noise stan-
dards.
I hereby instruct you, consistent with
applicable laws and regulations, and in
consultation with the Secretary of Trans-
portation, to promulgate, by January 1,
1977, a regulation that will require domestic
commercial aircraft to meet present Federal
noise standards in accordance with a phased-
in time schedule, not to exceed eight years.
You and the entire Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration are to be commended for your dedicated
service on the aircraft noise problem. It is
only through the joint working efforts of
government, airport operators and industry
working together cooperatively, that we will
be able to quiet our nation's skies and
improve the quality of life for millions of
Americans.
Sincerely,
The Honorable John L. McLucas
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, D.C.
3)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
Dear Mr. Secretary:
During the past six weeks, I have reviewed
extensively the aircraft noise problem. I
have considered your recommendations as well
as those of Federal Aviation Administrator
John L. McLucas, Environmental Protection
Agency Administrator Russell E. Train and
many other Federal, State and local officials
concerned with the effect of aircraft noise
on people in areas surrounding our major
airports.
I am acutely aware of the seriousness of this
problem for the six to seven million Americans
living near our nation's major airports. We
must take action to quiet the noisy aircraft
which fail to meet and are not now required
to meet proper noise standards.
Today, I have instructed Federal Aviation
Administration Administrator John L. McLucas,
consistent with applicable laws and regulations,
and in consultation with you, to promulgate,
by January 1, 1977, a regulation that will
require domestic commercial aircraft to meet
present Federal noise standards in accordance
with a phased-in time schedule, not to exceed
eight years.
I hereby direct you to begin open public
hearings promptly to consider whether further
financing arrangements may be necessary to
ensure tht all U.S. air carriers can meet the
noise standards within the phased-in time
schedule, not to exceed eight years.
You and all those in the Department of Trans-
portation who have worked so diligently on
this problem, are to be commended for your
dedicated service. It is through the joint
efforts of government, airport operators and
industry, working cooperatively that we will
be able to quiet our nation's skies and improve
the quality of life for millions of Americans.
Sincerely,
The Honorable William T. Coleman, Jr.
Secretary of Transportation
Washington, D.C.
file
NOISE - CONCORDE
Question
Mr. President, on October 21, you announced your aircraft
noise program. How does your announcement relate to the
SST?
Answer
16-month
The Concorde SST is flying into the United States on a a/ trial
basis by decision of Secretary of Transportation Coleman.
That trial period ends May 23rd, 1977
Based on the findings of this trial period, the Secretary of
Transportation will make a decision on noise standards for
supersonic aircraft.
Hope to
der 10/4i00p.m. out
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
JRH
10/22/76
Jmc
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
File
October 22, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Aviation Noise
Attached is a copy of a letter which was sent yesterday
by the President to Secretary of Transportation Coleman
directing him to proceed with the new standards for U.S.
commercial aircraft.
Would you ask someone on your staff to draft appropriate
Presidential letters, presumably to the Secretary of State
and the Secretary of Transportation covering the President's
direction on international airlines flying into the U.S.
Many thanks.
attachments
GERALD LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
SIGNATURE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON Hill Duern
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters to FAA Administrator
and Secretary of Transportation Directing
Action on Aviation Noise
Attached for your signature are letters formally
transmitting the instructions to Secretary Coleman
and Administrator McLucas you announced today.
There is technical language in these letters (the
instruction paragraphs) which treads a narrow and
important line in administrative law. This language
has been cleared with DOT, FAA general counsel,
John Barnum, NSC (Scowcroft) and Counsel's Office
(Ed Schmults).
I recommend you sign the attached letters.
attachments
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
Dear Mr. Secretary:
During the past six weeks, I have reviewed
extensively the aircraft noise problem. I
have considered your recommendations as well
as those of Federal Aviation Administrator
John L. McLucas, Environmental Protection
Agency Administrator Russell E. Train and
many other Federal, State and local officials
concerned with the effect of aircraft noise
on people in areas surrounding our major
airports.
I am acutely aware of the seriousness of this
problem for the six to seven million Americans
living near our nation's major airports. We
must take action to quiet the noisy aircraft
which fail to meet and are not now required
to meet proper noise standards.
Today, I have instructed Federal Aviation
Administration Administrator John L. McLucas,
consistent with applicable laws and regulations,
and in consultation with you, to promulgate,
by January 1, 1977, a regulation that will
require domestic commercial aircraft to meet
present Federal noise standards in accordance
with a phased-in time schedule, not to exceed
eight years.
I hereby direct you to begin open public
hearings promptly to consider whether further
financing arrangements may be necessary to
ensure tht all U.S. air carriers can meet the
noise standards within the phased-in time
schedule, not to exceed eight years.
You and all those in the Department of Trans-
portation who have worked so diligently on
this problem, are to be commended for your
dedicated service. It is through the joint
efforts of government, airport operators and
industry, working cooperatively that we will
be able to quiet our nation's skies and improve
the quality of life for millions of Americans.
Sincerely,
The Honorable William T. Coleman, Jr.
Secretary of Transportation
Washington, D.C.
FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
Dear Mr. McLucas:
During the past six weeks I have reviewed
extensively the aircraft noise problem. I
have considered your recommendations as
well as those of Secretary of Transportation
William T. Coleman, Jr., Environmental Pro-
tection Agency Administrator Russell E. Train
and many other Federal, State and local
officials concerned with the effect of air-
craft noise on the people in areas surround-
ing our major airports.
I am acutely aware of the seriousness of
this problem for the six to seven million
Americans living near our nation's major
airports. We must take action to quiet the
noisy aircraft which fail to meet and are
not now required to meet proper noise stan-
dards.
I hereby instruct you, consistent with
applicable laws and regulations, and in
consultation with the Secretary of Trans-
portation, to promulgate, by January 1,
1977, a regulation that will require domestic
commercial aircraft to meet present Federal
noise standards in accordance with a phased-
in time schedule, not to exceed eight years.
You and the entire Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration are to be commended for your dedicated
service on the aircraft noise problem. It is
only through the joint working efforts of
government, airport operators and industry
working together cooperatively, that we will
be able to quiet our nation's skies and
improve the quality of life for millions of
Americans.
Sincerely,
The Honorable John L. McLucas
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, D.C.
FORD : LIBRARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 21, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
As you can see, Kennedy International Airport is one of the nation's
finest airports.
As you can hear, Kennedy is also one of the nation's noisiest airports.
It is one of 26 major U.S. airports that have serious noise pollution
problems.
Seven years ago the nation decided to cut in half the perceived noise
of jet aircraft. For the last two years, all new jet planes have met
these standards.
But the biggest part of the airport noise problem here at Kennedy and
elsewhere is caused by 1550 older planes which fail to meet, and are not
now required to meet, proper noise standards.
Therefore, I am today instructing the Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Trans-
portation, to extend current noise standards to all domestic U.S.
commercial aircraft. These standards will begin to become effective
January 1, 1977 and will be phased in over the next eight years.
We will also begin immediately the necessary steps to make certain that
all international airlines flying into the U.S. meet these same
standards.
One reason U.S. commercial airlines have been unable to meet FAA noise
standards is that some airlines could not afford to, because of the
outmoded regulatory approach of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
A year ago I proposed aviation regulatory reform to make airline service
more competitive and thereby improve service to passengers, reduce fares
and strengthen the financial condition of the airlines. Congress refused
to pass that legislation, which would have made it possible for the air-
lines to modify or replace their noisy jet aircraft.
I am now putting Congress on notice that I will not accept its failure
to act. I want the members to know that aviation regulatory reform will
be on their doorstep when they come back in January.
In the interest of the airline passengers and the airline industry, it
is imperative that Congress act on this reform within 90 days after the
opening of the new Congress.
Further, I am also directing Secretary Coleman to begin public hearings
promptly to consider whether further financing arrangements may be
necessary to ensure that all U.S. air carriers can meet the noise
standards on time.
Solving the airport noise problem is an environmental imperative for
the millions of Americans who live in neighborhoods around our major
airports. With the steps I am announcing today we will be able to quiet
our nation's skies, conserve vast amounts of energy and improve the
quality of life for many millions of Americans.
#
#
#
File .
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 22, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Aviation & Noise
Attached is a copy of a letter which was sent yesterday
by the President to Secretary of Transportation Coleman
directing him to proceed with the new standards for U.S.
commercial aircraft.
Would you ask someone on your staff to draft appropriate
Presidential letters, presumably to the Secretary of State
and the Secretary of Transportation covering the President's
direction on international airlines flying into the U.S.
Many thanks.
FORD is STUTE LIBRARY
attachments
THE WHITE HOUSE
SIGNATURE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON Hill Duern
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters to FAA Administrator
and Secretary of Transportation Directing
Action on Aviation Noise
Attached for your signature are letters formally
transmitting the instructions to Secretary Coleman
and Administrator McLucas you announced today.
There is technical language in these letters (the
instruction paragraphs) which treads a narrow and
important line in administrative law. This language
has been cleared with DOT, FAA general counsel,
John Barnum, NSC (Scowcroft) and Counsel's Office
(Ed Schmults).
I recommend you sign the attached letters.
attachments
FORD LIBRART
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
Dear Mr. Secretary:
During the past six weeks, I have reviewed
extensively the aircraft noise problem. I
have considered your recommendations as well
as those of Federal Aviation Administrator
John L. McLucas, Environmental Protection
Agency Administrator Russell E. Train and
many other Federal, State and local officials
concerned with the effect of aircraft noise
on people in areas surrounding our major
airports.
I am acutely aware of the seriousness of this
problem for the six to seven million Americans
living near our nation's major airports. We
must take action to quiet the noisy aircraft
which fail to meet and are not now required
to meet proper noise standards.
Today, I have instructed Federal Aviation
Administration Administrator John L. McLucas,
consistent with applicable laws and regulations,
and in consultation with you, to promulgate,
by January 1, 1977, a regulation that will
require domestic commercial aircraft to meet
present Federal noise standards in accordance
with a phased-in time schedule, not to exceed
eight years.
I hereby direct you to begin open public
hearings promptly to consider whether further
financing arrangements may be necessary to
ensure tht all U.S. air carriers can meet the
noise standards within the phased-in time
schedule, not to exceed eight years.
You and all those in the Department of Trans-
portation who have worked so diligently on
this problem, are to be commended for your
dedicated service. It is through the joint
efforts of government, airport operators and
industry, working cooperatively that we will
be able to quiet our nation's skies and improve
the quality of life for millions of Americans.
Sincerely,
The Honorable William T. Coleman, Jr.
Secretary of Transportation
Washington, D.C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1976
Dear Mr. McLucas:
During the past six weeks I have reviewed
extensively the aircraft noise problem. I
have considered your recommendations as
well as those of Secretary of Transportation
William T. Coleman, Jr., Environmental Pro-
tection Agency Administrator Russell E. Train
and many other Federal, State and local
officials concerned with the effect of air-
craft noise on the people in areas surround-
ing our major airports.
I am acutely aware of the seriousness of
this problem for the six to seven million
Americans living near our nation's major
airports. We must take action to quiet the
noisy aircraft which fail to meet and are
not now required to meet proper noise stan-
dards.
I hereby instruct you, consistent with
applicable laws and regulations, and in
consultation with the Secretary of Trans-
portation, to promulgate, by January 1,
1977, a regulation that will require domestic
commercial aircraft to meet present Federal
noise standards in accordance with a phased-
in time schedule, not to exceed eight years.
You and the entire Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration are to be commended for your dedicated
service on the aircraft noise problem. It is
only through the joint working efforts of
government, airport operators and industry
working together cooperatively, that we will
be able to quiet our nation's skies and
improve the quality of life for millions of
Americans.
Sincerely,
The Honorable John L. McLucas
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, D.C.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 21, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
As you can see, Kennedy International Airport is one of the nation's
finest airports.
As you can hear, Kennedy is also one of the nation's noisiest airports.
It is one of 26 major U.S. airports that have serious noise pollution
problems.
Seven years ago the nation decided to cut in half the perceived noise
of jet aircraft. For the last two years, all new jet planes have met
these standards.
But the biggest part of the airport noise problem here at Kennedy and
elsewhere is caused by 1550 older planes which fail to meet, and are not
now required to meet, proper noise standards.
Therefore, I am today instructing the Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Trans-
portation, to extend current noise standards to all domestic U.S.
commercial aircraft. These standards will begin to become effective
January 1, 1977 and will be phased in over the next eight years.
We will also begin immediately the necessary steps to make certain that
all international airlines flying into the U.S. meet these same
standards.
One reason U.S. commercial airlines have been unable to meet FAA noise
standards is that some airlines could not afford to, because of the
outmoded regulatory approach of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
A year ago I proposed aviation regulatory reform to make airline service
more competitive and thereby improve service to passengers, reduce fares
and strengthen the financial condition of the airlines. Congress refused
to pass that legislation, which would have made it possible for the air-
lines to modify or replace their noisy jet aircraft.
I am now putting Congress on notice that I will not accept its failure
to act. I want the members to know that aviation regulatory reform will
be on their doorstep when they come back in January.
In the interest of the airline passengers and the airline industry, it
is imperative that Congress act on this reform within 90 days after the
opening of the new Congress.
Further, I am also directing Secretary Coleman to begin public hearings
promptly to consider whether further financing arrangements may be
necessary to ensure that all U.S. air carriers can meet the noise
standards on time.
Solving the airport noise problem is an environmental imperative for
the millions of Americans who live in neighborhoods around our major
airports. With the steps I am announcing today we will be able to quiet
our nation's skies, conserve vast amounts of energy and improve the
quality of life for many millions of Americans.
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Information
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
076 CO. 15 3 08
October 23, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
RAY HANZLIK
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SUBJECT:
Airport Noise Telegrams
Attached is a copy of the telegram on the President's
airport noise control announcement, which went out under
Steve McConahey's signature to 114 mayors.
The list of the recipient mayors is also attached.
1188491 GERALD FORD
CC: Steve McConahey
Attachment
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BOOK OF 113 COPIES
WHJ19-131 GOVT NL GWA081353
THE WHITE HOUSE DC OCT 22
PRESIDENT FORD HAS DECIDED TO EXTEND AIRCRAFT NOISE
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STANDARDS TO ALL DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
IN THE U.S. THESE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS WILL BEGIN
TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1977, AND WILL BE
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PHASED IN OVER THE NEXT EIGHT YEARS.
THE COMMERCIAL AIRPORT SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY IS CONSIDERED BY THE
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO BE ONE OF THE 100 NOISIEST
AIRPORTS IN THE UNITED STATES, I BELIEVE YOU WOULD WANT
TO KNOW ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT ACTION TO REDUCE AIRCRAFT
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NOISE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE AROUND OUR MAJOR AIRPORTS.
UWWW
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TO QUIET OUR NATION'S
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SKIES, CONSERVE VAST AMOUNTS OF ENERGY, AND IMPROVE THE
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS.
STEPHEN G. MCCONAHEY
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
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The Honorable George M. Sullivan
Mayor of Anchorage
(Anchorage Airport)
Box400
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
The Honorable Margaret Hance
Mayor of Phoenix
(Phoenix Airport)
251 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
The Honorable Pete Wilson
Mayor of San Diego
(Lindbergh Field)
202 C Street
San Diego, California 92101
The Honorable Janet Gray Hayes
Mayor of San Jose
(San Jose Airport)
801 N. First Street
San Jose, California 95110
The Honorable Thomas J. Clark
Mayor of Long Beach
(Long Beach Airport)
205 W. Broadway
Long Beach, California 90802
The Honorable George R. Moscone
Mayor of San Francisco
(San Francisco Airport)
City Hall
San Francisco, California 94102
The Honorable John H. Reading
Mayor of Oakland
(Oakland Airport)
1421 Washington Street
Oakland, California 94612
The Honorable William H. McNichols, Jr.
Mayor of Denver
(Stapelton International
City & County Building
Airport)
Denver, Colorado 80202
The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre
Mayor of Miami
(Miami International
3500 Pan American Drive
Airport)
Miami, Florida 33133
The Honorable Hans G. Tanzler, Jr.
Mayor of Jacksonville
(Jacksonville Airport)
220 E. Bay Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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The Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
Mayor of Ft. Lauderdale
(Ft. Lauderdale Airport)
P. O. Box 14250
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33302
The Honorable William E. Poe
Mayor of Tampa
(Tampa Airport)
City Hall
Tampa, Florida 33607
The Honorable Maynard Jackson
Mayor of Atlanta
(Atlanta Airport)
68 Mitchell Street, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
The Honorable Frank F. Fasi
Mayor of Honolulu
(Honolulu Airport)
City Hall
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
The Honorable Richard J. Daley
Mayor of Chicago
(Chicago O'Hare
121 N. LaSalle
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Airport)
The Honorable William Hudnut
Mayor of Indianapolis
(Indianapolis Airport)
2501 City-County Building
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
The Honorable Harvey I. Sloane
Mayor of Louisville
(Bowman Field)
101 City Hall
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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The Honorable Moon Landrieu
Mayor of New Orleans
(New Orleans Airport)
1300 Perdido
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
The Honorable Donald Slipp
Mayor of Portland
(Portland International
389 Congress Street
Airport)
Portland, Maine 04111
The Honorable William D. Schaefer
Mayor of Baltimore
(Baltmore Airport)
230 City Hall
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
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The Honorable Kevin H. White
Mayor of Boston
(Logan International
City Hall
Airport)
Boston, Massachusetts 02201
The Honorable Coleman A. Young
Mayor of Detroit
(Detroit Metro
1126 City-County Building
Airport)
Detroit, Michigan 48226
The Honorable Charles Stenvig
Mayor of Minneapolis
(Minneapolis-St. Paul
127 City Hall
Airport)
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
The Honorable Lawrence D. Cohen
Mayor of St. Paul
(Minneapolis-St. Paul
347 City Hall
Airport)
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
The Honorable John H. Poelker
Mayor of St. Louis
(St. Louis International
200 City Hall
Airport)
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
The Honorable Helen G. Boosalis
Mayor of Lincoln
(Lincoln Airport)
555 South 10th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
The Honorable William H. Briare
Mayor of Las Vegas
(Las Vegas Airport)
400 E. Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
The Honorable Carl F. Bogart
Mayor of Reno
(Reno Airport)
P. O. Box 1900
Reno, Nevada 89505
The Honorable Kenneth A. Gibson
Mayor of Newark
(Newark Airport)
920 Broad Street
Newark, New jersey 07102
The Honorable Harry E. Kinney
Mayor of Albuquerque
(Albuquerque Airport)
P. O. Box 1293
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
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The Honorable Stanley M. Makowski
Mayor of Buffalo
(Buffalo International
65 Niagara Square
Airport
Buffalo, New York 14202
The Honorable Abraham D. Beame
Mayor of New York City
(Kennedy & LaGuardia
City Hall
Airports)*
New York, New York 10007
The Honorable John M. Belk
Mayor of Charlotte
(Douglas Municipal
600 East Trade Street
Airport
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
The Honorable John S. Ballard
Mayor of Akron
(Akron Airport)
166 S. High Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
The Honorable Bobbie Sterne
Mayor of Cincinnati
(Cincinnati Airport)
City Hall
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
The Honorable Ralph J. Perk
Mayor of Cleveland
(Cleveland Airport)
601 Lakeside
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
The Honorable Robert J. LaFortune
Mayor of Tulsa
(Tulsa International
200 Civic Center
Airport)
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103
The Honorable Patience S. Latting
Mayor of Oklahoma City
(Wiley Post
200 N. Walker
Airport)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
The Honorable Neil Goldschmidt
Mayor of Portland
(Portland Airport)
1220 S. W. 5th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
The Honorable Joseph S. Daddona
Mayor of Allentown
(Allentown Airport)
435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
*Change "is" to "are" immediately following name of airport.
Also change "one of the 100 noisest " to "two of the
noisest
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The Honorable Frank L. Rizzo
Mayor of Philadelphia
(Philadelphia International
City Hall
Airport)
Philadelphia 19103
The Honorable Peter J. Flaherty
Mayor of Pittsburgh
(Pittsburgh Airport)
400 Grant Street
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 15219
The Honorable Carlos Romero Barcelo
Mayor of San Juan
(San Juan Airport)
P. O. Box 4355
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00905
The Honorable Wyeth Chandler
Mayor of Memphis
(Memphis International
125 N. Main Street
Airport
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
The Honorable Robert Folsom
Mayor of Dallas
(Dallas-Ft. Worth
2014 Main Street
Airport)
Dallas, Texas 75201
The Honorable Clif Overcash
Mayor of Ft. Worth
(Dallas-Ft. Worth
1000 Throckmorton
Airport)
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
The Honorable Fred Hofheinz
Mayor of Houston
(Houston Airport)
P. O. Box 1562
Houston, Texas 77001
The Honorable Wes Uhlman
Mayor of Seattle
(Seattle-Tacoma
600 4th Avenue
Airport)
Seattle, Washington 98104
The Honorable Walter E. Washington
Mayor of Washington
(National Airport)
District Building
Washington, D. C. 20004
The Honorable Henry W. Maier
Mayor of Milwaukee
(General Mitchell Field)
200 E. Wells Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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The Honorable David J. Vann
Mayor of Birmingham
(Birmingham Airport)
City Hall
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
The Honorable Philip L. Isenberg
Mayor of Sacramento
(Sacramento Airport)
915 I Street
Sacramento, California 95814
The Honorable William B. Rudell
Mayor of Burbank
(Hollywood-Burbank Airport)
275 E. Olive Avenue
Burbank, California 91502
The Honorable Nathaniel Trives
Mayor of Santa Monica
(Santa Monica Airport)
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
The Honorable Tom Bradley
Mayor of Los Angeles
(Los Angeles International
200 N. Spring Street
Airport)
Los Angeles, California 90012
The Honorable Elwin E. Mussell
Mayor of Santa Maria
(Santa Maria Airport)
110 E. Cook Street
Santa Maria, California 93454
The Honorable Ted Wills
Mayor of Fresno
(Fresno Airport)
2326 Fresno Street
Fresno, California 93721
The Honorable Merle Mergell
Mayor of Inglewood
(Los Angeles International
One Manchester Boulevard
Airport)
Inglewood, California 90301
The Honorable Tom Madden
Mayor of Stockton
(Stockton Airport)
425 N. El Dorado Street
Stockton, California 95202
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The Honorable Lawrence D. Ochs
Mayor of Colorado Springs -
(Colorado Springs Airport)
P. O. Box 1575
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901
The Honorable Charles A. Ducibella
Mayor of Danbury
(Danbury Airport)
155 Deer Hill Avenue
Danbury, Connecticut 06810
The Honorable Richard E. Linn
Mayor of West Palm Beach
(West Palm Beach, Airport)
P. O. Box 3366
West Palm Beach, Florida 33402
The Honorable William J. Alsdorf
Mayor of Pompano Beach
(Pompano Airpark)
P. O. Box 1300
Pompano Beach, Florida 33061
The Honorable Elmer Franklin Cravalho
Mayor of Maui County
(Maui Airport)
200 High Street
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
The Honorable Connie A. Peters
Mayor of Wichita
(Wichita Airport)
204 S. Main Street
Wichita, Kansas 67202
The Honorable L. Calhoun Allen, Jr.
Mayor of Shreveport
(Shreveport Airport)
P. O. Box 1109
Shreveport, Louisiana 71163
The Honorable Ralph T. Troy
Mayor of Monroe
(Monroe Airport)
P. O. Box 123
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
The Honorable John J. Mooney
Mayor of Bangor
(Bangor Airport)
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
The Honorable James A. Vitale
Mayor of Beverly
(Beverly Airport)
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
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The Honorable Joseph Curran
Mayor of Norwood
(Norwood Airport)
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Municipal Building
Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
The Honorable James W. Rutherford
Mayor of Flint
(Flint Airport)
1101 S. Saginaw
Flint, Michigan 48502
The Honorable Jim Payne
Mayor of Springfield
(Springfield Municipal
830 Boonville
Airport)
Springfield, Missouri 65802
The Honorable Louis J. Tullio
Mayor of Erie
(Erie International
Municipal Building
Airport)
Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
The Honorable Joseph P. Riley, Jr.
Mayor of Charleston
(Charleston Airport)
City Hall
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
The Honorable Patrick T. Zielke
Mayor of La Crosse
(La Crosse Airport)
City Hall
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
The Honorable Richard A. Garcia
Mayor of Glendale
(Hollywood-Burbank Airport)
613 E. Broadway
Glendale, California 91205
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The Honorable Donald A. McInnis
Mayor of Newport Beach
(Orange County Airport)
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92660
The Honorable Alvin L. Pinkley
Mayor of Costa Mesa
(Orange County Airport)
P. O. Box 1200
Costa Mesa, California 92626
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The Honorable John Garthe
Mayor of Santa Ana
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(Orange County Airport)
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92701
The Honorable Peter Nemeth
Mayor of South Bend
(St. Joseph County Airport)
227 W. Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
The Honorable Margaret H. Prickett
Mayor of Mishawaka
(St. Joseph County Airport)
1st & Church Streets
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
The Honorable Peter Sarantos
Mayor of Elkhart
(St. Joseph County Airport)
Municipal Building
Elkhart, Indiana 46514
The Honorable Erastus Corning, II
Mayor of Albany
(Albany County Airport)
City Hall
Albany, New York 12207
The Honorable Frank Duci
Mayor of Schenectady
(Albany County Airport)
City Hall
Schenectady, New York 12305
The Honorable William A. O'Neil
Mayor of Troy
(Albany County Airport)
City Hall
Troy, New York 12181
The Honorable John Kennedy
Mayor of Elmira
(Chemung County Airport)
Lake & Church Streets
Elmira, New York 11520
The Honorable Alfred Del Vecchio
Mayor of White Plains
(Westchester County Airport)
255 Main Street
White Plains, New York 10601
The Honorable Ruppert Vernon
Mayor of Greenwich
(Westchester County Airport)
Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
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The Honorable Perry Harris
Mayor of San Fernando
(Hollywood-Burbank Airport)
117 McNeil Street
San Fernando, California 91340
The Honorable John James Rhodes
Mayor of Westfield
(Bradley International Airport)
59 Court Street
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
The Honorable George A. Athanson
Mayor of Hartford
(Bradley International Airport)
550 Main Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
The Honorable David R. Keating
Mayor of Hollywood
(North Perry Airport)
P. O. Box 2207
Hollywood, Florida 33022
The Honorable Lawrence Heagle
Mayor of Haily
(Friedman Memorial Airport)
City Hall
Haily, Idaho 83333
The Honorable L. M. Schwartz
Mayor of Paolo
(Paolo Airport)
P. O. Box 409
Paolo, Kansas 66071
The Honorable R. C. Harmony
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Mayor of Osawatomie
(Paolo Airport)
1119 Pacific
Osawatomie, Kansas 66064
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The Honorable Albert H. Wheeler
Mayor of Ann Arbor
(Willow Run Airport)
100 North Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107
The Honorable Edward Zorinsky
Mayor of Omaha
(Epply Airport)
108 South 18th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
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The Honorable Dennis C. Anderson
Mayor of Council Bluffs
(Epply Airport)
209 Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
The Honorable George J. Shaw, Jr.
Mayor of Newburgh
(Stewart Airport)
83 Broadway
Newburgh, New York 12550
The Honorable Robert Cahill
Mayor of Beacon
(Stewart Airport)
427 Main Street
Beacon, New York 12508
The Honorable Edison B. Estes
Mayor of Ardmore
(Ardmore Downtown Airport)
P. O. Box 249
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
The Honorable John J. Murray
Mayor of Norristown
(Wings Field Airport)
E. Airy Street
Norristown, Pennsylvania 19404
The Honorable Rick W. Knobe
Mayor of Sioux Falls
(Joe Foss Field Airport)
224 W 9th Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57102
The Honorable George Saurman
Mayor of Ambler
(Wings Field Airport)
31 E. Butler Avenue
Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002
The Honorable H. B. Griffin
Mayor of Shelbyville
(Shelby Airport)
P. O. Box 84
Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
The Honorable John C. Drummond
Mayor of Amarillo
(Tradewind Airport)
P. O. Box 1971
Amarillo, Texas 79186
The Honorable Lane A. Bray
Mayor of Richland
(Tri Cities Airport)
P. O. Box 190
Richland, Washington 99352
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The Honorable Jan Tidrick
Mayor of Pasco
(Tri Cities Airport)
26th & Court Streets
Pasco, Washington 99301
The Honorable Jack M. Hageman
Mayor of Kennewick
(Tri Cities Airport)
P. O. Box 6108
Kennewick, Washington 99336
The Honorable Harry E. Atkinson
Mayor of Newport News
(Patrick Henry Airport)
2400 Washington Street
Newport News, Virginia 23607
The Honorable Ann H. Kilgore
Mayor of Hampton
(Patrick Henry Airport)
30 N. King Street
Hampton, Virginia 23669
The Honorable Everett C. Haskell
Mayor of Beloit
(Rock County Airport)
Municipal Center
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
The Honorable George Poppas
Mayor of Janesville
(Rock County Airport)
18 N. Jackson Street
Janesville, Wisconsin 53545
The Honorable Carl Kalata
Mayor of Watertown
(Watertown Airport)
106 Jones Street
Watertown, Wisconsin 53904
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 25, 1976
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
(Seattle, Washington)
THE WHITE HOUSE
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT
AT THE
BOEING FIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
10:45 A.M. PDT
Thank you very, very much, Dan. It is wonderful
to be in Seattle, the great State of Washington, and we are
delighted to come in on one of those great planes made right
here in the Boeing plant. It is good, safe, very comfortable,
and we thank you for it very, very much.
But, I would also like to express my appreciation
for Joel Pritchard being here and the other fine State
officials who have participated in this warm welcome and I,
of course, am deeply grateful for Mr. Wilson being here and
have the opportunity to see so many of the Boeing employees.
I can recall vividly on several occasions in past
years I came out and had a chance to go through your plant,
meet many of your fellow employees personally. You should
be proud of what you do. We are very proud of your contri-
butions.
I have a couple of special guests that I would like
to introduce to you. First is former Congresswoman Edith
Green, who is well-known all throughout the Northwest, formerly
from Oregon as an outstanding representative in the House of
Representatives. Edith and I served together for 19 years
in the House of Representatives. She was, I think, the most
knowledgeable person in education and labor management legis-
lation. She was on the other side of the aisle. She is
heading up the Citizens for Ford Committee as a loyal
Democrat. Let me say without hesitation, when she was on your
side, we usually won. When she was against you, it was
tough. But thank you very much for being with us.
And then there is somebody else I think all of
you know, my good friend Joe Garagiola. Joe is working with
us to do a few good television programs around the country.
We did one in California last night. He is terrific, not only
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in those sporting events, but he does a great job helping
our cause.
Then another person you have seen a good many times-
Betty and I watched Mission Impossible more times than I can
count--it is a pleasure for me to introduce Peter Graves.
I am especially pleased to be here in Boeing country
and to thank you for the very warm welcome. This city and,
of course, this State have long demonstrated a very special
active interest in protecting your environment. One of the
major threats to our environment is noise pollution. We must
reduce the noise pollution around American airports and bring
quiet to the skies throughout our country. We must free avia-
tion from arbitrary and unnecessary restrictions and regulations
so that the airlines themselves can pay the cost of quieting
aircraft noise.
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We should create an economic climate which will
stimulate valuable and lasting jobs in our aircraft
industry. I know how important this is to the City of
Seattle, which has long been a leader in military and
commercial aircraft.
I have directed the Secretary of Transportation
to instruct the Administrator of FAA to extend its noise
standards to all domestic U.S. commercial aircraft to
become effective January 1, 1977, and to be phased in over
an eight-year period. I am also directing the Secretary
of State to initiate negotiations with the International
Civil Aviation Conference to reach agreement on noise
standards for all international aircraft flying into the
United States.
And I am putting the Congress on notice that I
will not accept its failure to act on aviation regulatory
reform. Congress must adopt the airline regulatory
measure that I proposed in 1975. Passage of this
legislation will mean lower air fares, a stronger
aviation industry, which is more able to pay for new,
quieter aircraft, and jobs for our aerospace workers --
and we didn't plan that plane flying over. (Laughter)
I want the Members of Congress on both sides of
the political aisle to know that aviation regulatory
reform will be on their doorstep when they come back in
January. Congress must act within 90 days after the new
session opens on January 3, 1977. With Congressional
action, we can make certain that U.S. airlines will meet
noise standards and, at the same time, continue to be a
healthy and competitive industry serving some 200 million
Americans.
I have directed the Secretary of Transportation
to schedule open public hearings before the end of this
year, to consider whether financing provisions may be
necessary to insure that the air carriers can meet those
noise requirements. The Secretary will consider and will
evaluate the financial conditions as well as the needs
of the airline industry, the costs of meeting the new
noise standards and alternative sources of funds to pay
these costs. And I am directing the Secretary of
Transportation to report his findings to me by March 3,
1977.
Solving the airport noise problem -- and it is
a serious problem in 26 airports throughout the United
States, affecting some 6 million people who live in the
vicinity of these airports -- it is an environmental
imperative that we make progress in this area. In solving
this problem, we will bring into service a fleet of quiet,
new aircraft that will result in' up to'a 30 percent
saving in fuel, lower operating costs, lower fares and
less air pollution from older aircraft.
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Replacing the older planes will also strengthen
our aircraft industry, which is absolutely vital to our
world leadership in economic trade and our national
defense. And in building these new aircraft, we will
create almost a quarter of a million of useful, productive
jobs for Americans.
The best way to make sure that our aerospace
workers have lasting jobs and creative new, permanent
jobs in the aircraft and related industries is to
give the free enterprise system its best chance to
operate. We will do it.
Thank you very, very much.
END
(AT 10:57 A.M. PDT)
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
anciaft
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Purl
October 28, 1976
As Viocossed Sen
Dear Bill:
Now that the initial decision has been made on the
important noise policy issue, I want to reemphasize
the importance which the President places on the public
hearings on the airline financing issue. Since this is
a question about which there is a good deal of interagency
interest, I would like to suggest that you include three
or four representatives of others agencies in each of the
hearings,
Specifically, I would suggest that the following agencies
and people would have a particular interest and/or
expertise in this matter:
Department of Commerce
Ed Vetter
Dick Darman
Department of the Treasury
Sid Jones
White House Counsel's Office
Ed Schmults
Council of Economic Advisers
Paul MacAvoy
Burt Malkiel
COWPS
Jim Miller
OMB
Dan Kearney
CIEP
Bill Gorog
Domestic Council
Department of Justice
In considering whether further financing arrangements
may be necessary to ensure that all U.S. air carriers
can meet the noise standards on time, it is important
to analyze the financial requirements of each carrier
assuming that good airline regulatory reform is enacted
and, alternatively, that Congress fails to pass good
legislation.
Sincerely,
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
James M. Cannon
Assistant to the President
for Domestic Affairs
Small Airport Put
On List of Noisiest
By One Complaint
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 29 (UPI)
-Mayor H. V. Griffin believed it was
"some kind of joke" when Shelbyville's
tiny airport was ranked one of the 100
noisiest in the country.
"We haven't had commercial service
in Shelbyville for nearly two years,"
Mr. Griffin said today. "I really thought
there was an error, but if there is not,
then I'd have to say that someone up
there in Washinton is incompetent."
A Federal Aviation Administration
official in Washington confirmed that
one complaint from a resident living
near the airport landed it on the
noisiest list.
A telegram informing the Mayor of
the action was signed by Stephen G.
McConahey, special assistant to the
President.
"I would think you would want to
know about this important action to
reduce aircraft noise for those who live
around our major airports," the tele-
gram said.
Mr. McConahey referred to President
Ford's recent decision to extend air-
craft noise standards to all domestic
and international flights in this coun-
try beginning Jan. 1. But it has been
nearly two years since a full-size pas-
senger airliner has flown into Shelby-
ville.
Griffin estimated 20 planes daily fly
in and out of Shelbyville. He said that
he knew of no complaints about noise
at the airport, except those he has re-
ceived recently from teasing friends.
Charles Hoch, division chief of the
F.A.A., said Mr. Griffin should have
received a second telegram today say-
ing that the agency did not measure
the noise level surrounding the airports
"Several of the airports listed are
not necessarily noisy," the telegram
states, adding that the list is based on
complaints and noise "abatement ac-
tions" of the community.
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Mayor H. V. Griffin believed it was
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"some kind of joke" when Shelbyville's
beling doctors who meet
tiny airport was ranked one of the 100
qualifications to prac-
noisiest in the country.
ians say that a doctor
"We haven't had commercial service
fied is likely to practice
in Shelbyville for nearly two years,"
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noisiest list.
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ment of
in and out of Shelbyville. He said that
patient responded.
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he knew of no complaints about noise
ound, for example, that
at the airport, except those he has re-
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then faced a series of
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Mayor
:
President Ford has decided to extend aircraft
noise standards to all domestic and international flights
in the U. S. These environmental standards will begin
to become effective January 1, 1977 and will bephased in over the
next eight years.
Since
is considered by the Federal
Aviation Administration to be one of the 100 noisest airports
in the United States, I believe you would want to know about
this important action to reduce aircraft noise for those
who live around our major airports.
This is an important step to quiet our nation's
skies, conserve vast amounts of energy, and improve the
quality of life for millions of Americans.
Sincerely,
Stephen G. McConahey
Special Assistant to the President
for Intergovernmental Affairs
GERALD FORD LISEARY
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CAN NON
FROM:
JIM CONNOR JE 6
The following notation was directed to you in the President's
outbox:
"Contact Secretary Coleman and request
he proceed with the hearings on the aviation
matter - if he agrees. 11
Please follow-up with appropriate action.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
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FROM:
JIM CONNOR be
The following notation was directed to you in the President's
outbox:
"Contact Secretary Coleman and request
he proceed with the hearings on the aviation
matter - if he agrees. 11
Please follow-up with appropriate action.
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INFORMATION
WASHINGTON
November 4, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Aviation Noise
You asked about Secretary Coleman's hearings on aviation
noise.
He definitely agrees that hearings should be held, and
he plans to start on December 1.
He will have recommendations to you by the end of
December.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CAN NON
FROM:
JIM CONNOR JE 6
The following notation was directed to you in the President's
outbox:
"Contact Secretary Coleman and request
he proceed with the hearings on the aviation
matter - if he agrees. 11
Please follow-up with appropriate action.
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November 5, 1976.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON Jane
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters to the Secretary of
Transportation and the Secretary of State
Directing Action on International Aviation
Noise
Attached for your signature are letters formally trans-
mitting the instructions to Secretary Coleman and Secretary
Kissinger on the international implications of the aviation
noise policy you announced on October 21.
These letters have been checked with the Department of State,
the Department of Transportation and with Bill Seidman for
CIEP.
I recommend that you sign the attached letters.
Attachment
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November 4, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
Aircraft BILL JUDITH SEIDMAN RICHARDS Noise HOPE Jell
SUBJECT:
Per Jim Cannon's request, I am forwarding the attached to
you for your concurrence. They have been drafted by NSC and
have been coordinated with State and DOT.
As you will see, the letters are for the President's signature
directing the Secretaries of State and Transportation to
take specific actions with respect to noise standards for
international aircraft flying into the United States.
Could we please have your response by c.o.b. today, as the
President should sign them very soon.
Thanks.
CC: Bill Gorog
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MEMORANDUM
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
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SUBJECT:
Aviation Noise
At your request, we have drafted the attached letters for the President
to sign directing the Secretaries of State and Transportation to take
specific actions with respect to noise standards for international aircraft
flying into the United States. These letters have been coordinated with
State and DOT.
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EXECUTIVE CORRESPONDENCE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Secretary:
During the past six weeks I have reviewed extensively the aircraft
noise policy. I am acutely aware of the seriousness of this problem
for the six to seven million Americans living near our Nation's
major airports. We must take action to quiet the noisy aircraft
which fly in and out of our airports.
It is imperative that more stringent International Civil Aviation
Organization noise standards be adopted and applied to the operations
of international airlines in this country.
Accordingly, I hereby request that you, in consultation with the
Secretary of Transportation, mount a new effort within ICAO to
improve international noise standards. Your objective should be
that ICAO noise standards are consistent with the regulations to be
issued by the Federal Aviation Administrator concerning domestic
commercial aircraft.
Sincerely,
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Secretary of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
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Dear Mr. Secretary:
During the past six weeks I have reviewed extensively the aircraft
noise policy. I am acutely aware of the seriousness of this problem
for the six to seven million Americans living near our Nation's
major airports. We must take action to quiet the noisy aircraft
which fly in and out of our airports.
It is imperative that more stringent International Civil Aviation
Organization noise standards be adopted and applied to the operations
of international airlines in this country.
Accordingly, I hereby request that you consult and cooperate with
the Secretary of State in mounting a new effort within ICAO to
improve international noise standards. Your objective should be
that ICAO noise standards are consistent with the regulations to be
issued by the Federal Aviation Administrator concerning domestic
commercial aircraft.
Sincerely,
The Honorable William T. Coleman, Jr.
Secretary of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES M. CANNON
FROM:
JAMES E. CONNOR
JC
SUBJECT:
Aviation Noise Proposal by
Secretary Coleman
The President has reviewed your memorandum of October 10th
on the above subject and made the following notation:
"I still want Bill Coleman to go through with this unless
he feels otherwise. J."
Please follow-up with the appropriate action.
warway
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