Narrative:

ZZZ initiated a noise procedure for aircraft departing off runway xxr during late night hours. Unfortunately; the procedure has zero exceptions in case of inclement weather. During this shift; winds were gusting heavily; LLWS (low level windshear) was present in the area; icing as well as moderate to severe turbulence was being reported in the entire region and there was convective activity just north of the airport my entire time on position. I disregarded the noise procedure because of all the factors listed above. I was ordered into my flm's (front line manager) office yesterday where I was treated with angst and sternly told to utilize the noise procedures regardless of weather conditions. I asked [the flm] if he was ordering me to do it at all times and he stated 'you will use the procedure regardless of the weather and let the pilots tell you they cannot comply.' I informed him that each and every time that hazardous weather is present; I will be working under article 65 and that any and all aircraft incidents and/or accidents will solely be his to blame and he said fine. So much for safe and expeditious. In addition; the phraseology that was developed to utilize this procedure is lengthy and confusing to pilots and I only use radar vectors to accomplish the intent of that phraseology. Here is that phraseology: 'aircraft identification cleared to [destination] airport via direct [zzzzz fix] then radar vectors as assigned to join the [RNAV SID] then as filed. Climb via the SID except maintain 8;000. Departure frequency [XXX.xx] squawk [code]' this needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Lives are at stake.1) add a clause to terminate the procedure during inclement weather.2) delete the phraseology reference the clearance to zzzzz intersection. All that is needed is to issue the normal IFR clearance which is already fairly wordy and local control issue a turn to a heading of 010 degrees on initial departure then after departure issues the radar vector heading that was issued by TRACON and ship the aircraft to departure. 3) remove the rocs (record of conversation) from my files and anything related to my performance because my primary job is to keep the aircraft safe.putting aircraft into a position of getting closer to convective activity or delaying their climb and turn can and will increase the risk of heavier icing and longer times in turbulent conditions. The 010 heading places our aircraft closer to the [international airport] downwinds when they are also in a north flow and our departures can get stuck at 8000 MSL until clear of the international arrivals whereas a 300-320 heading off the ground would increase the aircraft's chances of a quicker climb out of icing and turbulent conditions. Safety must never be compromised.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Tower Controller reported problems associated with a noise procedure that he wanted removed during inclement weather.

Narrative: ZZZ initiated a noise procedure for aircraft departing off Runway XXR during late night hours. Unfortunately; the procedure has zero exceptions in case of inclement weather. During this shift; winds were gusting heavily; LLWS (Low Level Windshear) was present in the area; icing as well as moderate to severe turbulence was being reported in the entire region and there was convective activity just north of the airport my entire time on position. I disregarded the noise procedure because of all the factors listed above. I was ordered into my FLM's (Front Line Manager) office yesterday where I was treated with angst and sternly told to utilize the noise procedures regardless of weather conditions. I asked [the FLM] if he was ordering me to do it at all times and he stated 'You will use the procedure regardless of the weather and let the pilots tell you they cannot comply.' I informed him that each and every time that hazardous weather is present; I will be working under Article 65 and that any and all aircraft incidents and/or accidents will solely be his to blame and he said fine. So much for safe and expeditious. In addition; the phraseology that was developed to utilize this procedure is lengthy and confusing to pilots and I only use radar vectors to accomplish the intent of that phraseology. Here is that Phraseology: 'Aircraft ID cleared to [destination] airport via direct [ZZZZZ fix] then radar vectors as assigned to join the [RNAV SID] then as filed. Climb via the SID except maintain 8;000. Departure Frequency [XXX.XX] Squawk [code]' This needs to be addressed ASAP. Lives are at stake.1) Add a clause to terminate the procedure during inclement weather.2) Delete the phraseology reference the clearance to ZZZZZ intersection. All that is needed is to issue the normal IFR clearance which is already fairly wordy and local control issue a turn to a heading of 010 degrees on initial departure then after departure issues the Radar Vector heading that was issued by TRACON and ship the aircraft to departure. 3) Remove the ROCs (Record of Conversation) from my files and anything related to my performance because my primary job is to keep the aircraft safe.Putting aircraft into a position of getting closer to convective activity or delaying their climb and turn can and will increase the risk of heavier icing and longer times in turbulent conditions. The 010 heading places our aircraft closer to the [international airport] downwinds when they are also in a North Flow and our departures can get stuck at 8000 MSL until clear of the international arrivals whereas a 300-320 heading off the ground would increase the aircraft's chances of a quicker climb out of icing and turbulent conditions. Safety must never be compromised.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.