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Communities Before Air Tourism Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2613
The bill aims to regulate air tourism activities in order to protect the well-being of communities that are often negatively affected by increased air traffic. It seeks to establish guidelines for the operation of air tourism companies, including noise regulations, flight paths, and environmental impact assessments.
Additionally, the Communities Before Air Tourism Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in the air tourism industry by requiring companies to report on their operations and the effects they have on local communities. This information would be made available to the public in order to ensure that communities are informed about the impact of air tourism in their area. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 2613 is to strike a balance between promoting air tourism and protecting the interests of local communities and the environment. It seeks to create a framework for sustainable and responsible air tourism practices that benefit both the industry and the communities it serves.
Congressional Summary of HR 2613
Communities Before Air Tourism Act
This bill requires a voluntary agreement for commercial air tour operations over a national park to address specific management issues necessary to protect the park without compromising the well-being of communities overflown by such aircraft. Currently, the voluntary agreement must only address these issues without compromising aviation safety or the air traffic control system.
Further, the bill amends the public review requirements for a proposed voluntary agreement to require consultation with any community whose lands are, or may be, flown over by a commercial air tour operator. Currently, consultation is only required with any Indian tribe whose tribal lands are, or may be, flown over by an operator.
