These regulations establish to the extent not prohibited by Federal law a mandatory procedure which is applicable to all airports in California that are required to operate under a valid permit issued by the department. These regulations are applicable (to the extent not prohibited by Federal law) to all operations of aircraft and aircraft engines which produce noise.
The regulations established by this subchapter are not intended to set noise levels applicable in litigation arising out of claims for damages occasioned by noise. Nothing herein contained in these regulations shall be construed to prescribe a duty of care in favor of, or to create any evidentiary presumption for use by, any person or entity other than the State of California, counties and airport proprietors in the enforcement of these regulations.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 5005
Note: Authority cited: Section 21669, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 21669- 21669.4, Public Utilities Code.