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Oakland International Airport Corporate Jet Noise Abatement Restriction Compliance Study Scope of Work Study Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the voluntary noise abatement restrictions on corporate jet departures off Runways 27R/L and corporate jet landings on Runways 09R/L and to acquire recommendations for improvements in overall program performance. Also, the purpose of the study is to evaluate program management practices and procedures employed by the Noise/Environmental Compliance Office and other stakeholders for achieving compliance with the noise abatement restrictions and to acquire recommendations for improvements in these practices and procedures. Although compliance levels are consistently high for the noise abatement departure restriction for Runways 27R/L, this study may assist in identifying any potential opportunities for improvement. Similarly, compliance on the Southeast Plan noise abatement restriction for Runways 09R/L landings is fairly high, but there may be opportunities for enhancement as the result of this study. Two other areas of analysis will be included in this study. The study will identify and quantify the use of Stage 1 and 2 noise certified corporate jet aircraft. Also, the study will include a quantification and an evaluation of lifeguard (emergency /air ambulance} corporate jet activity. Background The North Field Preferential Runway Use voluntary noise abatement restrictions state that certain aircraft, including turbojet aircraft, should not depart from Runways 27R/L nor land on Runways 09R/L except during emergencies or whenever Runway 11/29 is closed or for any reason beyond the control of the Airport. Runway 11/29 should be used whenever safely possible. Pilots in command make the final decision relative to runway use; therefore, pilots may request to use any available runway. Neither the Port of Oakland nor the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers may restrict a pilot's access to an available runway. Project Responsibilities The Noise/Environmental Compliance Office will provide project management oversight, provide all available data and support data compilation from ANOMS and office files, and assist the consultant with report reproduction. When possible, and where identified in the proposal, Port staff will provide additional study support to reduce costs of the study. The acoustical consultant will design and produce study databases, perform the data analysis, perform a program evaluation including an evaluation of office practices and FINAL (5/30/2007) Page 1 of 4