Section 21669 Of Article 3. Regulation Of Airports From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 9. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.

. The department shall adopt noise standards governing the operation of aircraft and aircraft engines for airports operating under a valid permit issued by the department to an extent not prohibited by federal law. The standards shall be based upon the level of noise acceptable to a reasonable person residing in the vicinity of the airport.