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More Information on Flight Paths for Local Communities

New rules require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to inform local authorities and communities about planned changes to flight paths. This gives residents and their representatives more time to understand the potential impact of these changes, such as noise, before they are implemented. The goal is to ensure that flight decisions are made with full awareness of their consequences for the surrounding area.
Key points
The FAA must notify city and county officials and Members of Congress about new or modified flight procedures within 5 miles of their area.
Notifications must include specific details like the procedure name, approximate flight path on a satellite map, and altitude, so officials can assess the impact on constituents.
The aim is to avoid later modifications to flight paths by involving communities and officials earlier in the process.
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Print number: 117_HR_4927
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-08-03