Award Date

5-2002

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Department

Public Administration

First Committee Member

Dr. Lukemeyer, Chair

Second Committee Member

Dr. Bernick

Third Committee Member

Dr. Hassenzahl

Fourth Committee Member

Dr. Kim

Number of Pages

78

Abstract

This professional paper will evaluate the impact of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act on Clark County's ability to reduce aircraft noise associated to helicopter sightseeing tours originating from McCarran International Airport. The paper will first provide the reader a brief introduction to aircraft operations in Las Vegas, and summarize local helicopter 1 noise activities. The paper will then present the legislative requirements and history concerning the curtailment of aircraft operations. The paper will also examine court cases addressing curtailment of aircraft operations at public-use airports. Next, a review of how other federally funded airports have sought solutions to resolve local noise concerns within the framework of ANCA will be discussed. The paper will close by identifying noise mitigation strategies Clark County could pursue while being in conformance with ANCA.

Keywords

Airport noise; Clark County (Nev.); Helicopters; McCarran International Airport (Nev.); Nevada; Noise control; Noise pollution; Sightseeing business; Tourism

Disciplines

Public Administration | Public Policy | Tourism | Transportation

File Format

pdf

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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