Information in the supporting statement is unclear on timeline. It appears that the data collection phases of this research (expected to span 2-3 summer seasons) should have reached conclusion. If so, please discontinue this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2014
16,800
0
16,800
4,200
0
4,200
0
0
0
The data from this research are critically important for establishing the scientific basis for air tour management policy decisions in the National Parks as mandated by the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (NPATMA). The research expands on previous aircraft noise dose-response work by using a wider variety of survey methods, by including different site types and visitor experiences from those previously measured, and by increasing site type replication.
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 181 1
Name of Law: National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000
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(ii) Use of information;
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