Guidance on Environmental Assessment for Proposed Air Traffic Management Operational Changes
Abstract
The purpose of this document is to provide states, airport operators, air navigation service providers, and others with environmental assessment guidance to support sound and informed decision making when analyzing air traffic management operational changes. High-level principles related to the quantification of changes in aviation-related environmental impacts associated with air navigation service changes are captured in order to ensure a consistent approach to their analysis, while minimizing the risk of common assessment errors. This provides a framework within which specific, detailed assessment methodologies can be developed that meet local requirements, while facilitating global compatibility of results. It is also intended to assist with the recognition of realizing any environmental benefits associated with operational changes. While the guidance is intended to be applicable broadly, it also highlights areas of priority that may need to be considered at the local level.