Decrease Noise Levels Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T01:25:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5874 Decrease Noise Levels Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:25 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5874

Decrease Noise Levels Act

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise its regulations to decrease the threshold for the day-night average sound level that constitutes significant noise from 65 decibels to 60 decibels, and adjust relative ranges of day-night average sound level accordingly.

Additionally, the FAA must

ensure that its community outreach related to aviation day-night average sound levels contains the results of its evaluation of alternative metrics to the current average day-night level standard, and
create a publicly available report that outlines a strategy to reduce the maximum day-night average sound level in all residential areas to 55 decibels within 10 years.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5874

Bill HR 5874 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5874 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5874's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of February 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5874

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5874

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Noise pollution

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5874

Decrease Noise Levels Act

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to amend regulations concerning the day-night average sound level, and for other purposes.

Decrease Noise Levels Act