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~ ~ ~ • 2 airport operations. We strongly recommend with the Houston Airports District Office building codes and zoning ordinances with that you communicate frequently to coordinate your application of our airspace analysis. The problem of achieving compatible land use has been recognized by Congress in its recently enacted Airport and Airway Development Act. This new Act contains provisions not previously included which allow the Federal Government to participate in the acquisition of land, purchase of noise- suppressing equipment, the construction of physical barriers and landscaping for the purpose of diminishing the effect of aircraft noise. If you have a noise problem which you feel could be eliminated or reduced by participating in one of the provisions of the Act, you are invited to discuss it with the Airports District Office. We would be most interested in learning what measures have been taken to achieve compatible land use at your airport and in receiving your suggestions as to how we can mutually foster this program. Undoubtedly, your experience can be helpful to other owners of public airports. Please direct your comments to: Mr. William N. Dale Chief, Houston Airports District Office 8800 Paul B. Koonce Drive Houston, Texas 77017 We are enclosing a news release of a speech given by Dr. John L. McLucas, Administrator of the FAA, to the Federal Bar Association on September 17, 1976, regarding Aviation Environmental Matters. We believe you will find this an excellent explanation of the critical nature of aircraft noise, land use planning, and measures being taken to combat the problem. If no action has been taken in your community, development of a program to achieve compatible highest priority. If you have any questions in hesitate to contact Mr. Dale. Sincerely, Directo we strongly urge that the land use be given the the matter, do not Enclosure