ACI Position Brief: Commentary on WHO Report - Burden of Disease from Environmental Noise (2012)
An environmental noise target as recommended by WHO for the protection of health can have major consequences for the operation of airports. ACI provides a commentary on these recommendations and encourages the consideration of other factors, including sound insulation performance, providing for reasonable levels of activity and the need for transportation in modern society. ACI’s position is that, with respect to transportation, the proposal is unreasonable and unrealistic