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This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to conduct a comprehensive study on helicopter operations within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The study will examine multiple aspects of helicopter traffic, including its impact on noise levels, residential and recreational areas, safety, health, environmental and economic issues. Specific analyses will cover the volume and frequency of helicopter traffic, noise levels, compliance with existing voluntary agreements, helicopter origins, traffic necessity, airspace congestion, and potential future impacts from electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The study will also explore potential solutions to mitigate helicopter noise, such as diverting helicopters from residential areas, creating new flight paths, establishing altitude limits, and potentially banning nonessential helicopter traffic. The FAA Administrator is required to submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment, providing a comprehensive assessment of helicopter operations and recommendations for addressing community concerns about noise and safety.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5049/all-info