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US HR4068

US HR4068
Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act


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Introduced
06/22/2021
In Committee
06/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration to conduct a study relating to ultrafine particles, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to conduct a study on airborne ultrafine particles (UFPs) and their effect on human health. The study will focus on major airports in various cities, examining the characteristics, sources, and distribution of UFPs, as well as their potential health impacts, especially on vulnerable populations. The bill also requires the identification of measures, including the use of sustainable aviation fuels, to reduce emissions from aircraft and airport operations, and it calls for the submission of a report to Congress on the study's findings.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. (on 06/23/2021)

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