Federal HB5049 mandates a study on helicopter operations within 20 miles of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.
Federal HB5049, the Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act, requires the Federal Aviation Administration to study helicopter operations within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The study will analyze the volume of helicopter traffic, noise levels, safety, health, environmental, and economic impacts. It will also explore solutions to reduce noise, such as new flight paths, altitude limits, and banning nonessential helicopters. The report must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the act's enactment.
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