Legal Opinion
Town of Marshfield v. Federal Aviation Administration
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided December 18, 2008No. 07-2820PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BOUDIN, Circuit Judge.
The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has authority to prescribe aircraft approach and departure patterns in order to minimize noise and ensure safety. See 49 U.S.C. §§ 44502, 44505 (1994). In 2002, the agency approved a change in the runway layout of Logan Airport in Boston to include a new runway and, at the same time, began a study of improved noise abatement measures. The outcome was the “Boston Overflight Noise Study” (“BONS”), conducted with advice and participation by various organizations.
The participants in BONS included not only the FAA but also Massport,…
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