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JUNE 16, 1987
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Minutes
Statistics & Planning Report-J.Hals
Hazardous. Waste Remedial-Program -
Hanscom A.F.B.
Thunderbird Show Review -Hanscom A.F.B.
Presentation of Final Draft of
the Greiner Civil Terminal Site
Plans - A. Seid
Operations Sub Committee Report -
B. Sohni
Proposed Gillette Hangar Lease
Assignment - J. Hals
Noise Sub Committee Report - F. Marcus
Other
PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE JET AVIATION HANGAR,
L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MA (SEE ATTACHED MAP)
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HANSCOM rF'IELD ADVISORY COMMISSION
MAY 19, 1987
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
The following attended the meeting:.
Henry Wilfholm
James Yennaco
Robert Domnitz
Ed Farnsworth
Don Wilson
Ted Jula
Evelyn Parent
Robert Nash
Rick Hill-
Francesca de ~'an
Pat Hynes
Peter Barker
Graydon Wheaton
Jo Rita Jordan
Michelle Matteo
Jane Farmer
Richard Theriault
Edward Shammon
B. Birmingham
John Vallle
Joyce Hals
Digital
Raytheon
Merriam Hill Assoc.
HPA
HPA
HPA
HPA
MNHP
Concord ..
Massport
rlassport
Lexington
CAPA
Carlisle
Bedford
LWV
Lincoln
Hanscom AFB
Air Boston
Beechcraft
MPA
1, Minutes: Corrections to the minutes of April 21, 1981.
Ashraf Jan from the FAA telephoned and requested that ..the
statement under item 4, Jet Aviation Fuel Spill be shown to
include the following statement "that assurances had been made
that the new storage tanks will incorporate the necessary
safeguards. He also indicated that upon checking his records the
day following the April HFAC .meeting, he was satisfied that the
ENF and. environmental .audit described the fuel farm as it was
subsequently constructed by Stead Aviation.
Ed Farnsworth requested that the statement under item 2, Draft
1986-Noise Review, reflect that Donald Wilson of the Hanscom
Pilots Association took exception to the 83.8 db number cited for
single engine. aircraft by Mr. Robert Miller of Harris Miller
Miller Hanson, Inc. It was agreed that the issue would be
discussed at the Noise Subcommittee meeting.
2. Air Force Base Thunderbird Show Review - Joyce Hals advised
that she had requested a representative from the Air Foree Base
come to review their plans for the show on August 29th. The
person scheduled to discuss the event was not available. Ed
Shammon, Assistant for Corporate Facilities from the Air Force,
present at the meeting assured that the AFB would make someone
available at the June meeting.
3. Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Removal Program - Ed Shammon
advised the members that the Air Foree will be holding a meeting
on June 2nd at 7:30 P.M. in the O'Neil Auditorium at the Base to
review their remedial program. Local elected and state officials,.
plus members of the HFAC will be briefed at that time. .This
meeting will be followed by a meeting for the public on June
30th. Michelle Matteo asked that the June 2nd meeting be followed
up by a briefing of the HFAC members at the June meeting. Ed
Shammon agreed to this suggestion.
4. Catskill Airlines - Joyce Hals reported that a commuter
airline, based in Oneanta, New York, had met with Massport to
discuss starting a commuter operation from Hanscom Field to
locations-now under consideration. The company currently operates
commuter service from Logan Airporte They will be flying Beech
99, 15 passenger aircraft. The locations under consideration are
White Plains, Utica and Newark. They expect to complete market
research in several weeks and be able to come to the June HFAC
meeting with plans. The members stressed they would like an
opportunity to discuss the plans before an ENF is filed and that
the ENF not be filed before the September meeting. A request was
also made to determine if Catskill will be considering ani- link
between Hanscom and Logan.
5. Jet Aviation Fuel Farm Status Report - Michael Dye reported
that they had received notice from DEQE in the form of a 21E
letter. The letter outlines the responsibility of Jet Aviatiom on
the spill. He stated that Jet Aviation has already complied with
four of the five issues, and they are now waiting for DEQE to
approve the proposed clean up process. A question was raised
concerning the DEQE process and whether Jet ever stated whether
the problem might reoccur. Tom Wigglesworth, consultant to Jet
Aviation explained that DEQE usually keeps each site as an open
case but would send a letter stating their approval if a tank were
to be repaired or replaced. In the meantime, the tank is not
being used.
In response to a question on possible ways to prevent future
problems and rapid HFAC notification, Massport staff advised that
they are in the process of setting new guidelines and procedures
for notification as well as improving maintenance procedures. Pat
Hynes also advised that,
"MPA is proposing a position on staff, dedicated to
underground storage tank management and oil/water separator
maintenance at Logan Airport, Hanscom Field, and other MPA.
properties. This person would be responsible for:
1} Ensuring that all tanks are pressure tested when they are
required to be.
2) Developing soil and groundwater clean up procedures for
leaking tanks.
3} Evaluating and recommending new tank installations.
4) Evaluating and. putting in place an inventory control
system, so that leaks are detected as soon as they happen.
5) Knowledge of state and federal underground storage tank
laws and Massport's compliance with these.
6) Preventive maintenance program for oil/water separators."
Michael Dye also advised the HFAC that Jet Aviation is taking
steps to incorporate a new monitoring. system to provide early
warning of any problems developing in the system. He also said
that the oil/water separator is working very well and that
laboratory analyses are encouraging. Rich Theriault asked about
other standards-which should be applied at Hanscom and if Massport
should be more aggressive with existing standards. Michelle
Matteo requested a synopsis of the procedures followed by Mas-sport
during the Jet Aviation spill and what procedures can be done to
improve the situation and also a progress report on the outcome of
the existing spill... Massport agreed to the request (see attached}.
Michael Dye also told the members that Jet Aviation is holding an
open house on May 29th from 1 to 6 p.m., and invited them to
attend.
6. Communications Report - Francesca de Van told the HFAC that
five members had volunteered to work with her on the-
Communications Subcommittee. Bob Domnitz, Michelle Matteo,
Richard Theriault, Jo Rita Jordan, .and Bill Sohni. They have met
twice and have set the goals for identifying opportunities to
improve communications between HFAC, the public and Massport.
They agreed to the wording of an advertisement which was placed in
the four towns Minuteman newspapers. They also agreed that the
HFAC members should receive a copy of the agenda for Massport
Board meetings. The meetings are open and anyone who wishes may
attend. She also di-s cussed the quality of the minutes and
stressed that Massport is making an effort to improve them. She
mentioned-that Lincoln representatives reported to their Selectmen
that the minutes had had some gaps. Rich Theriault agreed that
the minutes had improved.
Francesca de Van also told the members that the HFAC wishes to be
informed in the .future of any meeting Massport will be having with
the towns.
Peter Barker .asked for the statistics and planning report to be
mailed out before the meeting to give members an opportunity to
review them earlier. He also complained that the3- are always
given at the end of the meeting- and not enough attention is paid
to them. Joyce Hals explained that it is difficult to have the
report ready at an earlier date because the FAA does not release
the flight strips used for collecting data until 15 days after an
operation. Questioned on why the FAA had this regulation and if
it would be possible to get around it by copying the strips, she
replied it would require a lot of additional work. She agreed
however to review the process and to have the report as the first
item on the agenda..
7. Noise Subcommittee Report - Rick Hill summarized the issues
discussed at the Ma~T 14th meeting.- The subcommittee reviewed the
Hanscom Pilots Association (HPA) questions on the Draft Report on
noise exposure levels which found that single engine aircraft
operations contributed significantly to the overall noise level
and the source of the SEL calculations used by Harris Miller,
Miller and Hanson (HMriH). The HPA have obtained a copy of the
data source and are analyzing it. TheST plan to work With a
consulting group to make sure that HMMH uses correct equipment.
The FAA source, the Integrated Noise Model, 3.8, was discussed
with Amy Kaufman, former noise consultant, now with AOPA. She
advised that any noise consultant using the data has control over
it. HPA has ordered a copy and will be looking at the numbers.
HPA still. questions the HMMH data. They have also -taken a look at
representative climb rates for single engine aircraft and don't
agree with the FAA data. Rick Hill also reported that Bob Miller
will further clarify and also perform some on site testing of
single engine aircraft performance. The Subcommittee also agreed
to meet more frequently and monitor the nine week summer
monitoring program planned by Massport. The program will include
tracking every Hanscom aircraft operation seven days a week from i
a.m. to 11 p.m.. Data will be eollected.on aircraft types and
runway utilization. Some temporary noise monitoring at several
locations around the airport will also be conducted. Peter Barker
asked to review the project at the June meeting. Ted Jula would
Like a discussion of the nature of technical equipment and.
traceability to a primary source. Bob Domnitz asked that HPA also
look at the characteristics of other aircraft While analti°zing
those of the single engine aircraft.
8. Mass. Educational Aviation Council - Jo Rita Jordan-informed
the HFAC that the Council will be sponsoring a career day at
Hanscom in Septembe-r so students will learn about, aviation. There
will be static displays and some aerial activity. The event will
be publicized.
9. Statistics and Planning - Joyce Hals reported on the following
topics:
Statistics - A copy of the monthly statistics for April. were
distributed, including fleet mixes for the months of January,
February and March. She noted that April jet activity increased
over the previous months, and attributed this to the area's
booming economy. Bob Domnitz asked for clarification on the noise
statistics and the apparent discrepency between the totals shown
in the center and those in the left column. Hals will correct the
report. Domnitz also asked if the ESP number includes the single
engine aircraft. An effort will be made to incorporate the single
engine aircraft number for-the next report. Peter Barker wanted
more information on how the report works and was urged to attend
the next Noise Subcommittee meeting at which time the EXP
methodology will be discussed, including how actual altitudes of
aircraft are estimated.. Digital Equipment and Massport are
negotiating a new lease and discussing the request from Digital
for an option to build a conference room as an addition to the
hangar. Lf negotiations succeed, the Massport Board will consider
the item at its July meeting.
East Coast Aero Tech has exercised its option to request a five
year extension on the existing lease. East Coast is now owned by
Wentworth Institute.
. .Patriot Aviation has advised Massport that they have liquidated
their assets under the old corporation and have a new owner.
Massport has advised the new .owner that they may continue to do
business as a tenant-at-will while the legal issues are reviewed.
They are expected to continue at the same method of operation as
in the past. '
Boston Airlines has notified Massport and MEPA of a project
change. The company is now operating as Air Boston Corporation.
Barry Birmingham, chairman, explained that in March, Boston
Airlines, as directed by the T1EPA certificate, notified them of
request for an extension of the permit from June 9th. MEPA
granted a six month extension. Later in April, Boston Airlines
further notified MEPA of a change in name, with no other changes
from the original certificate, to Air Boston, MEPA directed them
to file a Notice of Project Change, which was filed in the
Environmental Monitor. A public hearing will be held on Friday,
May 22nd at the Massport Conference Room. at Hanscom. He explained
the nature of the operation is to provide 18 seat Sikorsky
helicopter service between Hanscom and Logan and Beverly and Logan.
. .The Greiner Report, Phase One, final draft is currently being
reviewed by Massport staff and expected to be discussed at the
June HFAC meeting. Massport hopes to meet with the Operations
Subcommittee before then to review the report. The existing
members are Bill Sohni, Chairman, John trraga, Bill Johansen
(replaced by Peter Barker and Michael Dye.)
The Land Use Study being developed by Massport has been
outlined, based on work originally done by Carr Lynch Associates.
The non-aviation parcels of land, owned by Massport, .which have
potential for commercial development have been identified.
Massport would like to work with the HFAC land use Subcommittee to
identify the criteria for evaluating each site and possible
development possibilities, based on the criteria. Any sites
meeting the criteria would then be subjected to a financial
analysis. Massport intends to also review the project with
elected State representatives.
Executive Flyers has sent Massport a letter requesting
permission to build a maintenance hangar. The request will be
evaluated.
A discussion also ensued between Bob Domnitz and de ~'an
regarding review of press releases written by Massport. Domnitz
objected to the HFAC chairman being quoted in a release sent to
the media that day.
There was talk by Barker about meeting in the summer, Theriault
said there is low attendance.
T-hangar rates for 'the 'old' 72 hangars are being evaluated and
a decision regarding the increase will be sent to the occupants
before the Board of Directors' votes on any proposed increases.
The tenants will be invited to attend a meeting if they wish to
review the rate structure.
10. Other - Michelle Matteo announced that Massport and the Town
of Bedford will meet on Friday, May 22 to discuss the Massport
proposed purchase of the land in Bedford. -Rich Therisult asked if
the Massport Board had discussed the pu"rchase and the Commission's
request. Hals said that there have been several discussions and
that both the Planning Board and the HFAC points of view have been
given. Asked for specific details, she deferred to waiting until
the meeting with Bedford officials to discuss the situation.
Jo Rita Jordan announced that Ed Farnsworth will be the new
Carlisle representative.