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Hanscom Field Advisory Commission
Minutes June 19, 2012
Prepared by Massport Staff
1. June Meeting
: The meeting was called to order by Jeanne Krieger. The May
Minutes were approved by the group.
2. Monthly Noise Report:
Sharon Williams presented the May noise report and in
response to a question noted that:
The totals for noise disturbance reports fluctuate monthly based on many factors
such as type of aircraft operations and if new complainants contact Massport.
3. Monthly Capital Programs and Third Party Development Reports:
Dorothy
Steele presented the capital projects report and in response to comments and
questions noted that:
Massport has committed to conduct two studies not required in the MEPA
established scope for the 2012 Hanscom Field ESPR
quality directives, Massport is prepared to conduct an ultrafine particulate matter
study at Hanscom once Federal standards are established. Massport will also
conduct a lead study at Hanscom and
new regulations have been proposed. Community representatives reiterated their
interest in the impacts of lead emissions on wildlife in areas like the Great
Meadows National Refuge.
Massport leases are designed that in the event the leasee vacates or leaves the
airfield, Massport would take possession of the properties under the lease. Most
leases at Hanscom are for twenty years with options to extend years.
Rectrix does have an office at Hanscom currently (in the Civil Air terminal) and
in Hyannis and Sarasota, Florida.
The timeframe for the Jet Aviation project construction is within two years.
The new Hanscom Noise System webpage upgrade will enable complainants to
submit disturbance reports online and research various aircraft activities and
noise events. The Hanscom noise complaint line will continue to be active once
the system is running.
There have been no discussions with cargo or commercial air operators.
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There will be U.S. Military presence at and around Hanscom from June 25 to
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July 5 in support of the U.S. Navy Fleet Week and the City Of Boston War of
1812 Celebrations taking place in South Boston and the Boston Harbor on July
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The next meeting is scheduled for July 17.
Attendees
: Jeanne Krieger, Tom Hirsch, Elise Woodward, Dee Ortner, Margaret Coppe, Kati
Winchell, Jim Phelps, Lou Sideris, Dorothy Steele, Sharon Williams, Cedric Daniel.