A tthe San Diego County Regional Airport ‘Authority, we know that an important part of being a good neighbor is being “green” and doing what we can to protect the environment, That's why we instituted several innovative and successful recycling and environmental programs at San Diego International Airport (SDIA). San Diego International Airport Recycling Program + The City of San Diego's Recycler of the Year award recognizes innovative San Diego businesses and organizations that implement successful waste reduction and recycling programs. San Diego International Airport was named “Recycler of the Year” in 2003, 2004 and 2005 + SDIA’ recycling program regularly recycles more than 250 tons of waste that in years past would have gone co landfills, *+ SDIA has placed 50 custom recycle bins throughout the Airport terminals for use by passengers and visitors - the single-stream recycling program allows all recyclable material to be collected in the same container. + The Airport Authority increased the use of recycled paper throughout its offices. “For the Airport, an important part of being a good neighbor is working toward being a green’ neighbor. We will continue our commitment to reduce waste and act in an environmentally responsible manner.” - Thella E Bowens, President/CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Storm Water Management Program + The Airport Authority works with the Port of San Diego; the County of San Diego: and the cities of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, and San Diego to protect the 415-square-mile San Diego Bay watershed. ‘The Airport Authority's Storm Water Management Program was developed to prevent, climinate and minimize the impacts of storm water runoff into San Diego Bay. The program requires the participation of the Airport Authority, airlines and other airport tenants. ‘The program is designed to control the pollutants generated by everyday operation of the airport, including: trash, litter and debris; petroleum products that might leak from parked cars, motor vehicles and aircraft; dust and particulates from brake pads, rubber tires and engine exhaust; and the fertilizers and pesticides used to maintain the airport’ landscape and facilities. + In 2004, the Environmental Affairs Committee of Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recognized the Airport Authority for the implementation of water quality policies and environmental protection. The Airpore Authority's Storm Water Management Plan was also recognized for excellence at the 2004 Association of Environmental Professionals Awards, Printed on 100% recycled paperEnvironmental Management System + ‘The Airport Authority has embarked on a major environmental initiative to implement an Environmental Management Syseem (EMS) at the Airport. The EMS will significanely improve program efficiency and resource allocation in managing the multieude of environmental issues faced by the Authority: The EMS goes beyond simple regulatory compliance; it fulfills a commitment to pollution prevention, increased environmental awareness, and responsible stewardship of the Authority’ e vironment and natural resources. * The EMS will improve employee and tenant understanding and participation in environmental issues facing our Airport. For communities surrounding the Airport and for the region as a whole, the benefits expected from successful EMS implementation include improved communication with all stakeholders, strengthened relationships with regulators and community action groups, and increased public confidence in the Airport Authority. + Full implementation of the EMS is expected by the end of 2006. California Least Tern Protection Program a + The least tern is the smallest of the North American tern family and has been protected under both the Federal and California State Endangered Species Act since 1972. + The Airport Authority is proud to work closely with the Zoological Society of San Diego to provide a protected habitat for the endangered California least tern. + The least tern has nested on the sand and gravel in oval areas between the runway and the airplane taxiways since 1970. Nest numbers at SDIA have heen gradually increasing since the late 1990s, and SDIA’ nesting site is considered one of the most productive in Southern California. + ‘The Airport Authority's California Least Tern Protection Program prohibits any activities within in the least tern nesting areas that would threaten or disturb the species. Quieter Home Program ‘+ In parmership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport Authority created a program to reduce aircraft noise-related levels inside homes in the highest noise-impacted neighborhoods surrounding SDIA. * The voluntary program typically includes the installation of new acoustical windows and doors, attic or wall insulation, and upgrades to or installation of a new heating and air conditioning/ventilation system — at no financial cost to the homeowner. * Approximately 1,000 homes are currently eligible for the program, 570 homes have been completed, with 340 scheduled for design and treatment in 2006/2007. + FAA grants fund approximately 80 percent of the program costs, and the Airport funds the remaining 20 percent. “The Quieter Home Program has made a dramatic difference in the decrease of airplane noise inside our home. Before, we had to stop all conversation when a plane flew over, and now we don’. I can't wait to see the decrease in energy costs during the winter because of the new windows that were installed. Thats an added benefit.” ~ Maureen McGrath, owner of the 500th home completed by the Program For more information visit www.san.org/environmental and www.quieterhomeprogram.org, Printed on 100% sceeled paper