HR 4578 · 95th Congress · Noise
Airport Noise Control Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-03-07)
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Requires each airport authority of an airport at which more than 10,000 aircraft operations occurred during 1977 to complete a Noise Exposure Forecast Study by June 30, 1978, and to submit the results of such study to each political subdivision which is within the "impact area" of such airport as defined in this Act and to specified Federal and State agencies. Requires that such study be repeated at least once every five years. Stipulates that each such airport shall be regulated by a Community Airport Noise Impact Board, except airports operated by the Federal Government for national defense purposes. Sets forth procedures for the selection of the membership of such Boards and the certification of such Boards by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Stipulates that each Noise Impact Board shall promulgate rules and regulations regarding: (1) the times during which takeoffs and landings may be made; (2) takeoff and landing procedures; (3) jet and propellor use not necessary to flight; (4) allocation of runway use; and (5) the types and numbers of aircraft permitted to use the airport with or without conditions. Requires an airport authority to file with the Nois…
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