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4. Helicopter Pi-ot Education Program This is an on-going program to continue addressing helicopter over-flight and noise issues through education and dialogue with both the helicopter operatorsJpilots and the Jocal communities and residents. Status: In March 2008, a special report on helicopter noise impacts was presented to the NFRG at which members of the helicopter community were present. Move the Runway 27R ILS to Runway 27L The original settlement agreement with San Leandro required that-the Port of Oakland relocate the ILS to Runway 27L from 27R. After consideration by the parties and a determination that this option could increase aircraft noise levels on San Leandro neighborhoods caused by increased touch and go flights on Runway 27R, the parties agreed to modify the agreement. The revised settlement agreement dated 2004, leaves the relocation option solely to the discretion of the '~ Port of Oakland. Subsequently the FAA offered additional ILS/MALSR equipment for Runway 27L and initiated an environmental review. This FAA project has been placed on hold due to funding requirements. If the project is completed the "quiet J hours" preferential runway use procedures will be modified to make Runway 27L the preferred landing runway from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Sfafus (5/9 412 0 0 8): HarveyHarfmann will continue to coordinate with FAA personnel. -Group members and the Noise Forum will seek assistance from their congressional representatives. Section B. Noise Abatement Programs -Ongoing 1. Airport User and Public Education This option applies to all stakeholders including the tenants and pilots, air traffic controllers and the members of the NFRG and the Noise Forum. Status (6/2/2008): • Noise 901 Workshop -October 2007 • Port staff/consultant trips to Norcal TRACON -Feb, Mar 2008 • Helicopter Over-flight Analysis -NFRG Meeting, March 2008 • Corporate Jet Pilot Workshop -May 2008 ~2. Use Full Length for Runway 09L/R Departures The preferential runway use program, along with the Quiet Hours Program, has been incorporated into the noise abatement program for the North Field and this program has provided noise reduction benefits. The noise abatement program includes full length runway departures. 3. Use 140-180 Degree Headings for Runway 9R Departures This noise abatement departure procedure has been in place for many years and has been incorporated into the noise abatement procedure brochure designed for pilots. Typically pilots use the 140 degree heading, which results in aircraft flights ,~ over the Neptune Drive area of San Leandro. Consequently the NFRG has been NFRG Options Review 2008.doc Rev. 613/2008 Page 3 of 7