Establishes a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts for New York airports.

This bill amends the public health law to establish a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts that will be used by airports for noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs. The metric, known as the community noise equivalent level (CNEL), accounts for the lower tolerance of noise during evening and nighttime periods. The bill defines CNEL and specifies its calculation, which includes hourly noise levels for different times of day. The act takes effect immediately.

Establishes a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts for New York airports.

This bill amends the public health law to establish a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts that will be used by airports for noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs. The metric, known as the community noise equivalent level (CNEL), accounts for the lower tolerance of noise during evening and nighttime periods. The bill defines CNEL and specifies its calculation, which includes hourly noise levels for different times of day. The act takes effect immediately.