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Requires the port authority of New York and New Jersey to conduct a noise and land use compatibility study
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Edward Ra
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BILL NUMBER:S7863
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 154 of the laws of 1921, relating to the port authority of New York and New Jersey, in relation to requiring a noise and land use compatibility study
Purpose
This bill would require the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, to conduct a noise and land use compatibility survey as outlined under federal aviation regulations as well as biennial public hearings regard- ing aircraft noise issues
Summary of provisions
Section one amends chapter 154 of the laws of 1921 by adding a new arti- cle 15-B which requires the port authority of New York and New Jersey to conduct a noise and land use compatibility survey as set forth in 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 150. A report detailing the findings of this study shall be submitted to the governors and legislatures of New York and New Jersey by June 1, 2013. This section further requires the port authority to hold biennial public hearings at which the public will be heard regarding the identification of aircraft noise issues.
Section two states that this act will take effect upon its enactment into law by the states of New York and New Jersey.
Justification
The three airports operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey collectively represent the busiest airport system in the United States. Over time there has been a dramatic increase in the number of commercial and cargo flights coming into and out of John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia Airports. While this increase has provided additional flight offerings to New York and New Jersey consumers it has also resulted in an increase in aircraft noise around communities in proximity to these facilities. Part 150 of the federal aviation regulations provides a mechanism for considering the issue of aircraft noise and developing a plan to address noise issues that gives due consideration to residents effected by aircraft noise issues. Part 150 studies have been conducted by many airports around the united States including major Northeast and Atlantic region airports such as Boston Logan, Philadelphia International and Baltimore/Washington International Airports. Further, FAA grant funding maybe available for conducting such a study as well as noise abatement efforts that may be recommended. The purpose of requiring the port authority to undertake such a study as well as conduct biennial hearings is to ensure that aircraft noise be given proper consideration by airport operators when determining the use of different runways and approach paths.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
This legislation has no fiscal implications.
Effective date
Immediately.
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