To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters within a 15 mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · March 20, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act directs the Federal Aviation Administration to study helicopter operations within a 15-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The study will examine the volume and frequency of helicopter traffic, noise levels, and impacts on residents and recreational areas, as well as whether helicopters are following existing voluntary noise agreements in the region. The FAA will also analyze potential solutions such as diverting helicopters to different flight paths, establishing altitude limits, and other noise reduction options. The bill affects New York area residents and communities near the monument who experience helicopter noise. The FAA must submit its findings to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment, but the legislation does not specify funding amounts or authorize new regulatory changes.
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