PUBLICATION: Bath Chronicle
DATE: January 29, 2000
SECTION: News, Pg.17
BYLINE: Rosslyn Brennan
DATELINE: Bitton, United Kingdom
The Bath Chronicle reports that Bitton, U.K. residents are getting fed up with noise from a factory. Planners say that it's just a matter of enforcing delivery hours and parking rules. Factory officials say that they are doing everything they can.
The article reports that Bitton, U.K. residents are getting fed up with noise from a factory that makes car interiors. They say heavy trucks rumble by at all hours, and shift workers in the factory make noise day and night. Planners say that it's just a matter of enforcing the hours that trucks are supposed to make deliveries, and making sure the company has adequate parking for employees.
The article notes that factory representatives are perceived as courteous in regular discussions with residents, but residents still feel nothing is being done. Factory officials say that they are doing everything they can, and say that they don't always get specific information as to what a certain complaint is about.
PUBLICATION: Daily Camera
DATE: January 29, 2000
BYLINE: Monte Whaley
DATELINE: Broomfield, Colorado
The Daily Camera reports that Broomfield, Colorado's Jefferson County Airport is growing, having increased by 10,000 operations during 1999. Residents feel that more and bigger planes have been using the airport, bringing with them more noise. Airport officials say this indicates a healthy economy, but have some voluntary noise rules in place to quiet the noise.
The article reports that Broomfield, Colorado's Jefferson County Airport is growing, having increased by 10,000 operations during 1999 up to 172,000 per year. The growth is encouraged by growing business parks nearby. The airport could handle 197,000 operations by 2005, according to estimates. Airport officials say this indicates a healthy economy.
The article notes that residents feel that more and bigger planes have been using the airport, bringing with them more noise. 800 noise complaints were logged in 1999, up from 600 the year before. A noise official at the airport makes sure pilots know the least disturbing flight paths, and scofflaws are monitored.
The article goes on to say that 300 acres of the airport is slated to be sold for development, which could increase business presence and subsequent demand for flights. The airport made about $4-million in user fees in 1999, and will use that sum -- boosted by a fee increase -- for improvements. $89.4-million is injected into the local economy from the airport through the use of local vendors and contractors.
PUBLICATION: The Toronto Star
DATE: January 29, 2000
SECTION: New In Homes
DATELINE: Toronto, Canada
The Toronto Star reports that when buying a house or especially a condominium in Canada, warnings about noise may be buried in the contract. Mandatory noise-reduction measures for homes include double-glazed windows and central air-conditioning.
The article reports that when buying a house or especially a condominium in Canada, warnings about noise may be buried in the contract. Wording is usually similar to "Noise and vibration levels will continue and perhaps even increase in the future, possibly exceeding standards set by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy." This clause often appears for homes near loud roads, rail lines or airports.
The article notes that mandatory noise-reduction measures for homes include double-glazed windows and central air-conditioning. Other sources of noise can include continuing construction in unfinished condominium complexes, or elevator shafts.
PUBLICATION: The Associated Press State and Local Wire
DATE: January 28, 2000
SECTION: State And Regional
BYLINE: Phil Rooney
DATELINE: David City, Nebraska
The Associated Press State and Local Wire reports that several municipalities in Nebraska, including David City, have changed the language on road signs that prohibit the use of "Jake Brakes." Unmuffled compressed-air engine brakes -- which include many brands including Jacobs Vehicle Systems -- have become a noise nuisance in many areas where big-rigs are in operation.
The article reports that several municipalities in Nebraska, including David City, have changed the language on road signs that prohibit the use of "Jake Brakes." In actuality, "Jake Brakes" refer to the first brand of compressed-air engine brakes that were made by Jacobs Vehicle Systems; new signs say "unmuffled engine brakes prohibited."
The article notes that compressed-air engine brakes have become a noise nuisance in many areas where big-rigs are in operation. The brakes are quiet when properly muffled, but some truckers remove the mufflers or don't replace old ones. At that point, the brakes cause a noise that sounds vaguely like a machine gun. Federal law prohibits truck operation above 80 decibels.
The article goes on to say that the Jacobs company has sent letters to at least five municipalities in the state. Some are waiting for advice from the League of Municipalities before taking their signs down. Some took their signs down recently after five years. David City took them down right away.
PUBLICATION: Chicago Daily Herald
DATE: January 28, 2000
SECTION: Neighbor; Pg. 1
BYLINE: S.A. Mawhorr
DATELINE: Addison, Illinois
The Chicago Daily Herald reports that Addison, Illinois has changed its noise ordinance to prohibit stereos systems or mufflers from being heard 75 feet away from a vehicle.
The article reports that Addison, Illinois has changed its noise ordinance to prohibit stereos systems or mufflers from being heard 75 feet away from a vehicle. Police will pursue any complaint by a resident who reports a violation and description of the car. City officials worried that police would be too easy to evade, and volumes could be turned down.
PUBLICATION: Nottingham Evening Post
DATE: January 28, 2000
SECTION: District Page, Pg.12
BYLINE: Madeleine Brindley
DATELINE: Ilkeston, United Kingdom
The Nottingham Evening Post reports that a century-old building in Ilkeston, U.K. that formerly housed a police station will become a pub despite residents' concerns over potential noise.
The article reports that a century-old building in Ilkeston, U.K. that formerly housed a police station will become a pub. Planners approved the plan against resident opposition. Residents worry that noise and inadequate parking will now plague the historic conservation district. Most of the planners believe that the town will gain revenue while the pub won't cause problems, while one did say he thought another pub was unnecessary.
PUBLICATION: The Providence Journal-Bulletin
DATE: January 28, 2000
SECTION: News, Pg. 1C
BYLINE: Doane Hulick
DATELINE: Rumford, Rhode Island
The Providence Journal-Bulletin reports that an ordinance that prohibits the use of all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles along railbeds and near a reservoir in Rumford, Rhode Island has been amended to increase the fines. The ordinance is intended to protect the environment and to reduce noise.
The article reports that an ordinance that prohibits the use of all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles along railbeds and near a reservoir in Rumford, Rhode Island has been amended to increase the fines. The ordinance is intended to protect the environment and to reduce noise for residents along the railbed. The fines were formerly $20, but now fines of $75, $150, and $300 will be applied for first, second, and additional offenses.
PUBLICATION: The Virginian-Pilot
DATE: January 28, 2000
SECTION: Local, Pg. B1
BYLINE: Toni Guagenti
DATELINE: Virginia Beach
The Virginian-Pilot reports that eight business leaders have formed a group with the help of the Chamber of Commerce to promote the benefits of Virginia Beach's Oceana Naval Base. They want to counter what they call 'misinformation' from an anti-noise activist group, and encourage the Navy to maintain its strong presence there.
The article reports that eight business leaders have formed a group with the help of the Chamber of Commerce to promote the benefits of Virginia Beach's Oceana Naval Base. While Citizens Concerned About Jet Noise (CCAJN) -- an anti-noise group of about 1,000 members -- argue against jet noise and the recently-relocated fighters that have made it worse, the business leaders want to show the Navy and Defense Department that some people support the base's presence.
The article notes that the group wants to counter what they call 'misinformation' from the activist group, and insure that the Navy keeps its strong presence -- which contributes a $160 million a year payroll and $95 million in construction spending to the local economy -- in Virginia Beach. They also want to emphasize that the noise is part of the price of living in this super-power nation.
The article goes on to say that CCAJN has sued the Navy over issues including "practice missions over highly populated areas or the effect noise can have on schoolchildren." The group says is is not anti-Navy, but it says "reasonable officials should be looking for meaningful solutions."
PUBLICATION: Asbury Park Press
DATE: January 27, 2000
SECTION: A, Pg. 1
BYLINE: Kirk Moore
DATELINE: New Hanover, New Jersey
The Asbury Park Press reports that an environmental report on McGuire Air Force Base in New Hanover, New Jersey says that the base is busier but quieter.
The article reports that an environmental report on McGuire Air Force Base in New Hanover, New Jersey says that the base is busier but quieter. Noise has dropped despite the increase in missions because of quieter engines, flight paths that avoid populated areas, throttle and altitude recommendations, and an increase in use of flight simulators by 35 to 40 percent.
The article notes that the report was discussed by base officials at a public meeting. The Air Installation Compatible Use Zone study (AICUZ) also included a map which show potential homebuyers where flight paths are so they can choose their home location accordingly.
The article goes on to say that about sixteen aircraft takeoff each day, but at least half of those are touch-and-go operations which involve"as many as 75 to 100 practice takeoffs and landings, [repeated by] circling the countryside around the base."
PUBLICATION: The Bulletin
DATE: January 27, 2000
SECTION: News; Pg. C1
BYLINE: Leon Pantenburg
DATELINE: Sunriver, Oregon
The Bulletin reports that Sunriver Airport in Sunriver, Oregon plans to add extra staff and an automatic weather system which could advise pilots of the quietest possible approach.
The article reports that Sunriver Airport in Sunriver, Oregon plans to add extra staff starting this summer, and also plans to add an automatic weather system which could advise pilots of the quietest possible approach. The airport mainly serves commuters and tourists who often stay at the Sunriver resort located there.
The article reports that few jets use the small airport, but when they do some complaints arise. All in all, the airport handled about 16,600 flight operations in 1996.
PUBLICATION: Evening News
DATE: January 27, 2000
SECTION: Pg. 23
BYLINE: Catherine Lyst
DATELINE: Edinburgh, Scotland
The Evening News reports that residents in Edinburgh, Scotland's Fountainbridge neighborhood are opposing a plan to create temporary housing for homeless young people and people with special needs. They argue that noise and vandalism will become more of a problem than it already is.
The article reports that residents in Edinburgh, Scotland's Fountainbridge neighborhood are opposing a plan to create temporary housing for homeless young people and people with special needs. They worry that existing noise and vandalism problems could get worse, and they worry that the mix of older residents, homeless youth, and adults with special needs will not be good for anyone.
The article notes that planners are acknowledging the concerns, but say they do not think there will be a problem.
The article goes on to say that the existing noise problems appear to come from another nearby housing complex, recently opened.
PUBLICATION: Evening Chronicle
DATE: January 27, 2000
SECTION: Local News, Pg. 10
BYLINE: Peter Young
DATELINE: Newcastle, United Kingdom
The Evening Chronicle reports that residents and council members are worried that noise problems and other nuisances could worsen in the Quayside area of Newcastle, U.K. if more pubs are approved there.
The article reports that residents and council members are worried that noise problems and other nuisances could worsen in the Quayside area of Newcastle, U.K. if more pubs are approved there. Council members say they must protect the neighborhood, saying that "you can't expect people to pay a lot of money for a house to watch people throwing up outside."
The article notes that some applications are being considered for establishments that would only serve alcohol when food is also available, and would not offer live music.
PUBLICATION: Orange County Register
DATE: January 27, 2000
SECTION: Community; Pg. 02
BYLINE: Nancy Hernandez
DATELINE: Buena Park, California
The Orange County Register reports that a proposed water park in Buena Park, California has residents worried about noise, traffic, and safety issues.
The article reports that a proposed 15-acre water park in Buena Park, California has residents worried about noise, traffic, and safety issues. The owner of Knott's Berry Farm -- which already has some amusement park rides -- has agreed to relocate water park rides, shorten one ride, and include more trees to buffer noise even though the city's zoning rules don't require it. Residents acknowledge his efforts, saying he"is listening but the city hasn't."
The article goes on to say that the city planning commission unanimously approved the project. Residents say they didn't do enough study into noise and pollution issues. They say pollution levels will be higher than predicted because of a wall along the road, water could attract birds that will be a problem for pilots at a nearby airport, and vehicle occupancy levels are set too high.
The article notes that city officials had responses for all of the residents' concerns, except for noise. They said that wind will ensure that the wall doesn't trap exhaust fumes, water will contain chemicals that birds will not be attracted to, and vehicle occupancy levels include buses.
The article notes that noise levels are the most contested issue. An already noisy neighborhood could be made noisier, and residents say that screams weren't included in projected levels and noise measurements were made when the current rides weren't operating. The noise consultant says that screams were included and measurements were made at least six times when the rides were operating.
The article goes on to say that the city's zoning laws parallel the county's, and include lenient rules for development of the amusement resort zone. "There are no requirements regarding structural height and development standards, signs or times and uses." The city changed its rules in 1955 to encourage the park to incorporate into the city: mainly for the sales tax revenue.
PUBLICATION: The Post and Courier
DATE: January 27, 2000
SECTION: B, Pg. 1
DATELINE: Beaufort, South Carolina
The Post and Courier reports that a Beaufort, South Carolina preacher has threatened to sue the city for setting decibel limits for unamplified noise lower than those for amplified noise: a rule that discriminates against street preaching.
The article reports that a Beaufort, South Carolina preacher has threatened to sue the city for setting decibel limits for unamplified noise lower than those for amplified noise. Unamplified noise can be 70 decibels, while amplified noise can be 85. This means street preachers can not be as loud as street musicians. Warnings will be issued to violators, which may be followed by arrest if the noise continues.
PUBLICATION: The Union Leader
DATE: January 27, 2000
SECTION: Section C Pg. 1
BYLINE: Roger Amsden
DATELINE: Loudon, New Hampshire
The Union Leader reports that residents plan to turn out "in force" to a public hearing in Loudon, New Hampshire about noise from a soil reclamation plant. Round-the-clock operation has residents upset, and they want operating hours cut back.
The article reports that residents plan to turn out "in force" to a public hearing in Loudon, New Hampshire about noise from a soil reclamation plant. Round-the-clock operation, six days a week, of the plant -- which includes a hopper that sometimes sounds like it's full of boulders -- has residents losing sleep and enjoyment of their property. Residents want operating hours cut back to normal business hours Monday through Friday.
The article notes that the plant generally heats soil that has been contaminated by fuel leaks, which removes the contaminants, and then sells the soil as fill.
PUBLICATION: Air Transport Intelligence
DATE: January 26, 2000
BYLINE: Ben McMillan
DATELINE: Sydney, Australia
Air Transport Intelligence reports that Sydney, Australia has promised to insulate more homes against noise from Kingsford Smith International Airport, after it was considered that the land around the airport slopes upward.
The article reports that Sydney, Australia has promised to insulate 630 homes -- in addition to the 2,950 insulated already -- against noise from Kingsford Smith International Airport. The computer software that models noise levels was updated to consider the fact that the land around the airport slopes upward, and it became apparent that some homes that were thought to be quieter endured more noise.
The article notes that the airport already maintains a strict curfew on night flights and limits the number of flights per hour that can land at the airport. A new airport for the city has been proposed since the aforementioned limits essentially restrict expansion at Kingsford Smith; opposition to the second airport has centered around noise issues.
The article concludes, noting that noise levels in Australia are measured on the Australian Noise Exposure Index system (ANEI). A high level of noise exposure is considered to be 30 ANEI.
PUBLICATION: Birmingham Evening Mail
DATE: January 26, 2000
SECTION: Pg. 6
DATELINE: Midland, United Kingdom
The Birmingham Evening Mail reports that a Midland, U.K. man who violated a noise abatement notice six times was fined 600 pounds.
The article reports that a Midland, U.K. man who violated a noise abatement notice six times was fined 600 pounds. He had been served with the notice last February, and subsequently committed the six violations between August and October: often times in the early morning. The notice was originally served because of complaints that spread over the previous year. Officials in the district say they will continue to enforce noise laws in this manner.
PUBLICATION: Capital
DATE: January 26, 2000
SECTION: Inside; Pg. A7
BYLINE: Kevin Clapp
DATELINE: Meade Heights, Maryland
The Capital reports that a proposed trap and skeet shooting range at Fort Meade in Maryland is being scrapped because environmental controls would cost too much to implement. Residents say they're glad, and also criticize the Army for poor communication throughout the process.
The article reports that a proposed trap and skeet shooting range at Fort Meade in Maryland is being scrapped because environmental controls would cost too much to implement. Clay pigeons and lead shot would have required mitigation that wasn't justified economically.
The article notes that residents, who opposed the range on the basis of potential noise, traffic, and environmental problems, said they are glad the range is a dead issue. Many said the Army was not communicating well throughout the process, which began last summer with the first proposal. The 33.7 acre range would have cost $120,000. In September, a public meeting was held, and an environmental assessment was due by December.
PUBLICATION: Charleston Daily Mail
DATE: January 26, 2000
SECTION: Editorial; Pg. P4a
BYLINE: Myra Bonhage-Hale
DATELINE: Alum Bridge, West Virginia
The Charleston Daily Mail prints several letters to the editor, one of which talks about the problems with a quarry bill in West Virginia, including lack of noise regulation.
"Quarry bill needs input from public
The quarry bill may have deep meaning to many citizens in West Virginia. 1. Having an active quarry 300 feet from your home is not what "location, location, location" means. Three hundred feet from the next property line is how the bill reads now, and some legislators may be even thinking of making it less than 300 feet. 2. Noise regulation. How would you like to have the blasting and noise of breaking rock taking place without any recourse to requirements for noise abatement? 3. Underground water monitoring: Such violent assaults on the earth move and change underground water. Water is our most precious resource, and pure water is getting harder and harder to find.
Is there a practical regulation covering underground water in quarry sites?
What if your well water is suddenly gone or changed as a result of quarrying? Will the bill cover your expenses to get water again?
Other issues that need to be addressed are grandfathering in existing quarries that won't meet new regulations and keeping the director's authority to deny permits.
Tell elected officials what you want near your home and what you don't want. Your actions may make your grandchildren's environment healthier."
PUBLICATION: Chicago Daily Herald
DATE: January 26, 2000
SECTION: News; Pg. 4
BYLINE: Raven Hill
DATELINE: Schaumburg, Illinois
The Chicago Daily Herald reports that a noise monitoring program at Schaumburg Regional Airport shows that all planes were in full compliance of noise rules since last month. Noise complaints have decreased to 30 percent of their levels since 1997 when the program was begun.
The article reports that a noise monitoring program at Schaumburg Regional Airport shows that all planes were in full compliance of noise rules since last month. Rules include required use of the full runway to increase speed and subsequent climbing, a minimum of 600-foot altitude before turns can be executed, prohibited right turns, and flight paths that avoid residential areas when wind conditions are acceptable. Noise complaints have decreased to 30 percent of their levels since 1997 when the program was begun.
PUBLICATION: The Hartford Courant
DATE: January 26, 2000
SECTION: Town News; Pg. B2
BYLINE: Frederick M. Boyd
DATELINE: Suffield, Connecticut
The Hartford Courant prints a letter to the editor that criticizes noise abatement at Bradley Airport, and says until recently it has been lead by those who are ignorant of typical noise abatement strategy.
"What is wrong with noise abatement at Bradley Airport? Simple. It has always been controlled by unenlightened self-interest with no public input until recently.
The comment "shifting noise to other towns" in The Courant on Jan. 17 is an example of the general ignorance surrounding the noise issue at Bradley Airport and the regulations which govern noise abatement.
A pending federal aviation regulation (FAR) 150 study seeks to reduce unacceptable noise levels for the most people off all runways. "Shifting," which has been the norm at Bradley particularly for Runway 6, is the moving of noise from one group of people to another with no consideration given to the number of people adversely affected.
It must be understood that anyone within a 12- to 15-mile radius of Bradley is within its noise footprint. This means that there is always the possibility of overflight. Noise levels considered unacceptable do not impact those within the outer two- thirds of that radius. Those within the outer one-third are more impacted by changes in air traffic control procedures and/or new airline routes, not takeoff procedures.
It is residents within a 3- to 4-mile radius of Bradley, or any airport, and who are subjected to initial takeoff noise, that are the most impacted. There are residents who have lived around airports long before they became noise nuisances. A federal study finds initial takeoff routes that impact the fewest people. After the study, those in incompatible noise areas can, through federal grants, receive soundproofing or can be relocated.
Unfortunately for Bradley, we have had parochial interests totally ignorant of air traffic control procedures manipulating the situation to protect "areas" regardless of the number of people and level of noise and FAA "routes of convenience" and citizens complaints going unheaded.
The uproar which occurred in 1997 and a pending study were the result of parochial interest having the clout to have an initial takeoff flight track, without required study and in place for 25 years, moved improperly up to a mile east with FAA complicity. That movement subjected a much greater number of residents, some in place for 40 years or more, to a noise level more than double needed to generate a required environmental impact statement (when confronted by angry residents, the airport commission and FAA said, in effect, "this is the way it has always been.")
That change still has not been recognized nor reconciled with the law despite my requesting a clarification as a member of the advisory committee. It is a class action suit waiting to happen if the situation is not corrected."
PUBLICATION: Chicago Tribune
DATE: January 26, 2000
SECTION: Trib West; Pg. 1; Zone: D
BYLINE: Hal Dardick
DATELINE: Sugar Grove, Illinois
The Chicago Tribune reports that Sugar Grove, Illinois planning officials have deferred their decision on an application for a road loop for high-performance cars at a local country club. Estimates place noise at 66 decibels, which could be present all day long during the warmer months.
The article reports that Sugar Grove, Illinois planning officials have deferred their decision on an application for a road loop at a local country club. Officials want to study potential noise levels from the loop, which would be used by members who wished to test and show-off their high-performance cars. Racecars would be prohibited, and there would be no seating areas for spectators.
The article notes that residents came to the planning meeting with petitions against the track. They say that noise will be a major problem. Estimates place noise at 66 decibels, which could be present all day long during the warmer months. A housing development is located 1,200 feet from the proposed site.
The article goes on to say that the developers have agreed to conduct demonstrations with cars similar to those that would be used on the loop. Measurements have already shown that trucks are louder than some vehicles would be at 111 m.p.h. on the loop. The developers have also agreed to build "a berm and landscaping as a noise buffer, limit use of the track to vehicles with mufflers, test all vehicles for noise levels to ensure they don't exceed 103 decibels and establish a noise -monitoring oversight committee that would include a resident."
The article concludes by noting that the track may spur economic development. At least one officials was skeptical, saying that people would come to use the track but probably wouldn't live there.
PUBLICATION: Los Angeles Times
DATE: January 25, 2000
SECTION: Metro; Part B; Page 3; Metro Desk
BYLINE: Jean O. Pasco
DATELINE: Orange County, California
The Los Angeles Times reports that Orange County supervisors approved changes to maximum noise levels near John Wayne airport, and questioned why a district judge's permission for such changes had not been consistently sought in the past.
The article reports that Orange County supervisors approved changes to maximum noise levels near John Wayne airport. The supervisors questioned why the airport's attorney had not consistently gotten such changes approved by the district judge: the one who had first approved noise limits at the airport in 1985. The attorney said that as long as the parties involved agreed, such permission was not necessary. At least one supervisor questioned this wide latitude.
PUBLICATION: M2 Presswire
DATE: January 25, 2000
DATELINE: Washington, D.C.
M2 Presswire reports that several Airline industry groups applauded the U.S. decision to file a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against the European Union's proposed ban on hushkitted aircraft. They emphasized that hushkitted aircraft meet international standards already set by the ICAO.
The article reports that several Airline industry groups applauded the U.S. decision to file a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against the European Union's proposed ban on hushkitted aircraft. The groups included the Air Transport Association (ATA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Aerospace Industries of America (AIA) and the Cargo Airline Association (CAA).
The article notes that the organizations emphasized that hushkitted aircraft meet international standards set by the ICAO, and say that the European Union's ban undermines the consistency that is supposed to come with the standards.The ban is set to come into effect on May 1st if nothing changes.
PUBLICATION: News and Record
DATE: January 25, 2000
SECTION: Triad/State, Pg. B1
BYLINE: Paul Muschick
DATELINE: Greensboro, North Carolina
The News and Record reports that a state representative has drafted a law that would prohibit night flights, discouraging a proposed FedEx hub at Greensboro's Piedmont Triad International Airport. Some say that such a law is illegal, and others say it's a bad idea anyway. Proponents of the airport say that noise problems would be overshadowed by benefits from new jobs.
The article reports that a North Carolina state representative has drafted a law that would prohibit night flights, and thus discourage a proposed FedEx hub at Greensboro's Piedmont Triad International Airport. The law doesn't say when runways should close.
The article notes that a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in Frederick, Maryland said that such a law is illegal, since airports that receive federal funds must not discriminate against particular users. Any need for a curfew must be determined by noise studies conducted by the FAA. Others said that even if it were legal, the ban would be like trying to "ban traffic on the highway after 11:30."
The article goes on to say that proponents of the airport say that the 1,500 jobs that the hub would bring -- 2/3 of them being part-time -- would outweigh noise problems such as sleep disturbances and decreased property values.
The article concludes, noting that an FAA environmental study is due out next month. After that, the airport will decided whether to become FedEx's new home.
PUBLICATION: Western Daily Press
DATE: January 25, 2000
SECTION: News, Pg.25
DATELINE: Somerset, United Kingdom
The Western Daily Press reports that residents in Somerset, U.K. are worried that a slaughterhouse extension that was recently approved will cost noise, traffic and odor problems. Local officials say that strict rules will deal with those problems.
The article reports that residents in Somerset, U.K. are worried that a slaughterhouse extension that was recently approved will cost noise, traffic and odor problems. The extension's loading dock would operate until 11 p.m. every day except Sundays. The approval was hotly debated, since residents have said that slaughterhouse officials have not considered their concerns in the past.
The article notes that local officials say that strict rules will keep noise, traffic, and odor problems under control.
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