Bill > HR898

This bill establishes two pilot grant programs through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address aircraft and airport noise and emissions impacts on communities. The first program, lasting three years, will provide grants to eligible entities like universities, research organizations, or local governments to measure and monitor noise and emissions near airports using advanced technology. Grantees will collect detailed neighborhood-level data, work with community organizations, and develop strategies to understand the sources and impacts of aircraft-related pollution. The second program will provide grants to local community organizations, public health departments, or tribal governments to develop mitigation strategies for communities most affected by airport noise and emissions. These mitigation efforts could include noise reduction home upgrades, environmental health services, and healthcare interventions, with a focus on disadvantaged and disproportionately impacted communities. The EPA will award up to six grants in the first program (ranging from $2.5 to $5 million each) and multiple grants in the second program, with recipients required to submit annual reports. The bill aims to comprehensively study and address the environmental and health impacts of airport-related noise and emissions, with a particular emphasis on environmental justice and community engagement.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/898/all-info