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military) airport projects not involving Federal funds to notify the nearest FAA area or regional office before work on the project begins. During the course of a -ite selection study, the FAA will offer advice to spon- sors regarding airspace for sites under consideration. A formal review of the effect of the site selected by the sponsor on navigable airspace will be conducted by the FAA, and the sponsor will be informed of the results of the aeronautical study. After receiving these results, the sponsor may determine that a more suitable site should be selected due to airspace prob- lems. Additional information on this airspace review action may be obtained from Federal Aviation Regu- lation Part 157. b. Airports to be Funded by Airport.De- velot::::ent Aid Program (ADAP). If the spon- sor intends to submit an application for an airport land acquisition or development grant under ADAP, endorsement of the proposed site should be obtained from FAA prior to application. FAA endorsement is a requirement before tentative allocation of ADAP funds can be made. The procedures to be followed in requesting ADAP assistance for land acquisition or airport development are specified in Federal Avia- tion Regulation Part 151. c. Non-ADAP Public and Private Airports. Since these airports will not be funded under ADAP, endorsement of proposed sites by the FAA is not re- quired. However, tinder the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulation Part 157, a proponent must give the FAA prior notice before an airport construction proposal is started in order that the FAA may advise him of the effects of the proposal on safe and efficient use of airspace. The proponent must also advise the FAA upon completion of the airport's construction. The FAA will assist sponsors in the investigation and location of sites if so requested. Sponsors should contact the nearest FAA area or regional office to obtain this assistance. 47. Determination of Facility Requirements. These requirements will have been established through the studies prescribed in Chapters 1 through 5 of this advisory circular. Before the site selection team begins its effort, it should have in hand a list of facility requirements which estimate the character of improve- ments and the sire and type of airport which will be required. A suggested format for listing these re- quirements is shown in Chapter 4. The current Na- tional Airport System Plan (NASP) should also be checked for items of development and locations which are eligible for financial assistance under the ADAP. 28 NASP may be a useful tool in determining basic air- port needs. NASP is prepared by FAA on a con- tinuous basis with publication anti,cipated every two years. For each community it lists airport develop- ment recommended for the national system of airports for the ensuing 10-year period. Sponsors should con- sult the FAA to obtain advice on specific airport recommendations contained in the NASP. 48. Preliminary Office Study of Possible Sites. The approximate size and type of airport for which a site is to be selected will have been established in the estimation of facility requirements. The next step in the site selection process is to review existing areawide plans and to plot possible airport sites on charts and maps which encompass the area the airport will serve. The preliminary office study should include: a. Review of existing comprehensive land use plans and other community and areawide plans. b. Analysis of available wind data to determine runway orientation and the need for crosswind run- ways. c. Study of USC & GS quadrangle sheets and aeronautical charts and maps of ground transportation facilities and the plotting of possible airport sites thereon. The locations of existing and planned air- ports and ground transportation facilities should also be plotted. The possible airport sites will be investi- gated in more detail during subsequent field investi- gations. d. Research of land costs and planned land uses in the areas of possible airport sites. e. Study of obstructions, topographical features, recreational areas, and population distributions rela- tive to possible airport sites. f. Review of site development costs and problems such as availability of construction materials, soil con- ditions, and geological features in the vicinity of pos- sible airport sites. Information may be available from the Bureau of Public Roads or the Soils Conser- vation Service of the Department of Agriculture. g. Study of environmental and ecological factors at possible airport sites to determine the impact of noise on adjacent areas and the effect of site develop- ment on the ecology. The proximity of bird habitats such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and coastal areas should also be studied from the standpoint of the bird -strike hazard to aircraft. h. Review of other factors such as possible snow glare, fog and smoke problems, status of zoning legis-