ANNEX II Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of noise-related operating restrictions

The cost-effectiveness of envisaged noise-related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of the following elements, to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms:

(1)

the anticipated noise benefit of the envisaged measures, now and in the future;

(2)

the safety of aviation operations, including third-party risks;

(3)

the capacity of the airport;

(4)

any effects on the European aviation network.

In addition, competent authorities may take due account of the following factors:

(1)

the health and safety of local residents living in the vicinity of the airport;

(2)

environmental sustainability, including interdependencies between noise and emissions;

(3)

any direct, indirect or catalytic employment and economic effects.