(a) Each metropolitan airport authority that has a major airline, air carrier, or air parcel hub operation that undertakes a noise compatibility program under part 150 of the federal air regulations, or any other study relating to noise abatement, shall be required to file a copy of the program or study with the departments of environment and conservation and transportation. All revisions or updates to the program or study also shall be filed with such departments as soon as practicable after their completion.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 42-4-117

  • Airport: means and includes any one (1) or more airports or heliports and related facilities, including, but not limited to, land and interests in land, facilities for storage of air and space craft, navigation and landing aids, taxiways, pads, aprons, control towers, passenger and cargo terminal buildings, hangars, administration and office buildings, garages, parking lots, and such other structures, facilities and improvements necessary or convenient to the development and maintenance of airports and heliports, and for the promotion and accommodation of air and space travel, commerce and navigation. See Tennessee Code 42-4-103
  • Authority: means a metropolitan airport authority created pursuant to this chapter. See Tennessee Code 42-4-103
  • Carrier: means any person or corporation engaged in the air or space transportation of passengers or cargo. See Tennessee Code 42-4-103
(b) It is the expressed intent of the general assembly that this section be informational to ensure that such departments have access to full and complete data so that these departments are better able to assist and serve the citizens of Tennessee.
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