03-25-2013, 02:35 PM
I find it very interesting how this issue is politicized to the extremes of hypocrisy.
The State Dept. of Health's own publication (Noise Reference Manual)clearly states that the Noise Control Act authorizes,
"states and cities to retain the primary responsibility for the control of noise. State and political subdivisions were therefore preempted from imposing their own emission standards on new products, but not from controlling noise through permitting, regulations, or the restriction of use or operation".
HRS 342F states, "the Director (DOH) shall prevent, control, and abate noise pollution in the State", and Hawaii administrative rules, Title 11, Dept. of Health, chapter 46, Community Noise Control further illustrates this.
Neither the FAA or the DOT CAN or WILL address a public health issue.
The FAA will only consider safety issues that endanger those in the air, and even then, what does it take to report an altitude violation? Pictures and video will always be considered "insufficient evidence".
Because this activity has such strong lobbying in DC, plus the enormous amount of revenue it generates, the State and County refuse to address the issue. I don't buy this jurisdiction rhetoric for one second. It is a very convenient way to dismiss legitimate complaints.
This is a public health issue. Of course we all know, the health and well-being of tax-payers (residents) will always take a back seat to tourism and corporate interests. Take a look at the signs around Banyan Drive, "Noise Ordinance Strictly Enforced". You'll never see a tour helicopter flying less than 3000' anywhere near the hotels.
The State Dept. of Health's own publication (Noise Reference Manual)clearly states that the Noise Control Act authorizes,
"states and cities to retain the primary responsibility for the control of noise. State and political subdivisions were therefore preempted from imposing their own emission standards on new products, but not from controlling noise through permitting, regulations, or the restriction of use or operation".
HRS 342F states, "the Director (DOH) shall prevent, control, and abate noise pollution in the State", and Hawaii administrative rules, Title 11, Dept. of Health, chapter 46, Community Noise Control further illustrates this.
Neither the FAA or the DOT CAN or WILL address a public health issue.
The FAA will only consider safety issues that endanger those in the air, and even then, what does it take to report an altitude violation? Pictures and video will always be considered "insufficient evidence".
Because this activity has such strong lobbying in DC, plus the enormous amount of revenue it generates, the State and County refuse to address the issue. I don't buy this jurisdiction rhetoric for one second. It is a very convenient way to dismiss legitimate complaints.
This is a public health issue. Of course we all know, the health and well-being of tax-payers (residents) will always take a back seat to tourism and corporate interests. Take a look at the signs around Banyan Drive, "Noise Ordinance Strictly Enforced". You'll never see a tour helicopter flying less than 3000' anywhere near the hotels.