Bill > HR897

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for addressing aviation noise and its impacts on communities near airports, with several key provisions. The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct outreach to identify and designate "aviation-impacted communities" (defined as areas within one mile of jet routes flying at 3,000 feet or less), and to establish community boards in these areas with representatives from local government, airport operators, residents, and public health experts. The legislation mandates a detailed study by the National Academy of Sciences to examine aviation impacts, including noise levels, flight paths, emissions, and community experiences, and to develop a diagnostic tool for assessing these impacts. Communities can request noise mitigation funding for residences, schools, hospitals, and other facilities, with grants to be provided based on comprehensive assessments of aviation-related disruptions. The bill also establishes an appeals process for communities to challenge FAA decisions and requires the creation of action plans to reduce aviation impacts, with $750 million authorized for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund over a ten-year period. The goal is to provide more comprehensive and responsive support for communities experiencing significant aviation-related noise and environmental challenges, particularly those currently outside traditional noise measurement standards.