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Sherman Announces $10 Million Noise-Reduction Grant forBurbank Airport

May 8, 2006

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Monday that the Burbank airport will be awarded $10 million to shield nearby homes from the roar of jet engines.

œThis is an investment that will improve the quality of life for residents who live near the airport, Sherman said.

The $10 million grant from the U.S. Transportation Department will enable the airport authority to add hundreds of homes to the more than 1,000 that already have been insulated to reduce the impact of jet noise.

Measures to make homes quiet enough for normal conversations may include replacing doors and windows, insulating attics, and improving weather stripping, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Homeowners interested in finding out if their homes may benefit from the noise mitigation program may visit the congressmans web site at www.BradSherman.house.gov

Under earlier noise mitigation projects, Luther Burbank Middle School, Glenwood Elementary, Mingay (Burbank Adult School), and St. Patrick's School were insulated.

The new grant brings to $55.2 million the total amount of federal support for noise mitigation awarded to the Burbank airport, Sherman said.

The airport authority has added $13.3 million in matching funds, and has committed another $1.9 million to pay for noise-abatement work not covered by federal grants.