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New Aviation Noise Measurement: Impact on Community Living

This bill requires the government to commission experts to develop improved methods for measuring aircraft noise. This aims to help assess how noise affects residents near airports, especially in residential and high-annoyance areas. The goal is to ensure that future air traffic changes consider the impact on citizens' quality of life.
Key points
The government will commission experts to develop a new, more precise system for measuring aviation noise.
The system aims to assess noise impact on residential areas and highly annoyed locations.
The report will consider various noise types, including nighttime noise, and its effects on sleep and health, potentially leading to better protection for residents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2561
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Process start date: 2023-04-10