03-25-2013, 11:29 AM
This is the response I got from Ruderman's office. Bottom line, they say it's a federal issue and they only deal with state issues. At least they responded:
'Thank you for calling Senator Russell E. Ruderman’s Office about the helicopter noise over your home in Ainaloa.
Per our discussions by phone on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 and Friday, March 22, 2013, we have researched the issue and found additional information to help you. As you mentioned, the FAA does not have rules governing noise levels emanating from aircraft operations because their primary focus is safety related. Therefore, any aircraft noise complaints are handled by the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT), Airports Division. Please call Mr. Hank Brunker, General Aviation Officer who can assist you further with issues of helicopter noise. If the helicopters are flying low over your home, which is a safety issue, please document the incidents according to this FAA guide at http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/fiel...mphlet.pdf (also attached) and send it to the FAA.
After further research into possible State legislation to aid your situation, we have found that because the National Airspace System is under Federal jurisdiction, State legislation is not a feasible option to help you in varying flight patterns. We hope that the DOT and FAA can help you. Please contact our office if you have any other issues or questions related to legislation or senatorial District 2, Puna - Ka’u.
Mahalo,
Dayva Keolanui, Office Manager
Office of Senator Russell E. Ruderman
Senatorial District 2 - Puna-Ka'u
Tel: (808) 586-6890
Toll free from Hawai'i Island: 974-4000 ext. 66890
Fax: (808) 586-6899
d.keolanui@capitol.hawaii.gov
'Thank you for calling Senator Russell E. Ruderman’s Office about the helicopter noise over your home in Ainaloa.
Per our discussions by phone on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 and Friday, March 22, 2013, we have researched the issue and found additional information to help you. As you mentioned, the FAA does not have rules governing noise levels emanating from aircraft operations because their primary focus is safety related. Therefore, any aircraft noise complaints are handled by the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT), Airports Division. Please call Mr. Hank Brunker, General Aviation Officer who can assist you further with issues of helicopter noise. If the helicopters are flying low over your home, which is a safety issue, please document the incidents according to this FAA guide at http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/fiel...mphlet.pdf (also attached) and send it to the FAA.
After further research into possible State legislation to aid your situation, we have found that because the National Airspace System is under Federal jurisdiction, State legislation is not a feasible option to help you in varying flight patterns. We hope that the DOT and FAA can help you. Please contact our office if you have any other issues or questions related to legislation or senatorial District 2, Puna - Ka’u.
Mahalo,
Dayva Keolanui, Office Manager
Office of Senator Russell E. Ruderman
Senatorial District 2 - Puna-Ka'u
Tel: (808) 586-6890
Toll free from Hawai'i Island: 974-4000 ext. 66890
Fax: (808) 586-6899
d.keolanui@capitol.hawaii.gov