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This bill establishes a pilot program at up to 4 large hub airports to help repair and replace sound insulation in residential buildings near airports that were previously provided federal noise mitigation assistance. The program allows for a one-time waiver of existing federal funding requirements for sound insulation projects, specifically targeting homes within noise contour zones of 65-75 decibels that received initial sound insulation before 2002. To qualify, properties must have sound insulation that has physically deteriorated, was of low quality, or no longer functions effectively, as determined by a qualified noise auditor. Homeowners must first demonstrate they have exhausted other remedies like warranties and insurance, and the new insulation must prove it can reduce interior noise levels by at least 5 decibels. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is required to establish this pilot program within 120 days of the bill's enactment, and airports participating in the program can conduct periodic surveys to identify eligible properties. The goal is to provide a mechanism for updating and improving sound insulation in residential areas impacted by airport noise.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2307/all-info