What is Noise?

The National Organization to Insure a Sound Controlled Environment (NOISE) is America's oldest nation-wide community based aviation noise advocacy association.  NOISE members are locally elected officials and other organizations, who represent thousands of constituents throughout the United States with a shared commitment to reducing the impact of aviation noise on local communities.

Why become a member of NOISE?

Ø  NOISE advocates for federal policies to reduce unreasonable levels of aviation noise through a combination of quieter aircraft, increased noise abatement resources, and opportunities for local communities to contribute to airport expansion decisions.

“NOISE was able to provide me with the ultimate platform from which to air my constituents’ aviation noise concerns: testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation Committee.”

– Mary Griffin, President, Board of Supervisors, County of San Mateo, CA

Ø  NOISE meets with, and arranges meetings between, its members and Congressional offices and federal agencies, in order to stimulate new ideas in key, top-level meetings in order to monitor and influence development regarding aviation noise mitigation.

“The NOISE Washington team has really made the difference for our organization. They got us invited to testify, to provide input on national policy discussions and most importantly they helped us secure recognition from Congress and the White House.”

– Jo Thorne, Councilmember, Thornton, CO

Ø  NOISE, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation, serves as an advisor to the international ICAO conference, which establishes new standards for engine noise, and coordinates with the newly established FAA Center for Excellence on Aviation Noise and Emissions.

“This organization has made a real difference in the aviation noise debate. NOISE is always there, ready to step and represent the interests of America’s communities.”

– Carl Burleson, Director, Office of Environment and Energy, FAA

Ø  NOISE has testified, at the request of the FAA, before a nationally televised forum on the proposal to examine the environmental review process, and NOISE will arrange for its members to testify before Congress on the behalf of communities affected by aviation noise.

“When push comes to shove in our nation’s Capital, aviation noise impacted cities have really benefited from the many years of strategic advice and continuous support from Dennis McGrann and the entire team of professionals in the Washington, D.C. NOISE office.”

– Conrad Bowers, Mayor Bridgeton, MO, NLC Advisory Council

Ø  NOISE coordinates its lobbying strategy with other powerful organizations such as the National League of Cities (NLC), U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the National Association of Counties. 

“The City has been very fortunate to have such a committed lobbyist for issues affecting the City.”

– Pat Geagan, Mayor Eagan, MN    

Ø  NOISE meets three times annually and regularly publishes a newsletter to keep members up to date on lobbying initiatives, regulatory action, pending legislation, and noteworthy action taken by airports or local communities.

“I am exposed to a lot of organizations in my role with the NLC, but NOISE is consistently one of the best at giving me up to date and relevant information that I can use to address an issue of great concern to my constituents.”

– Threet Brown, NLC Board of Directors and Councilmember, East Point, GA