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This bill, known as the "Communities Before Air Tourism Act," proposes to amend existing federal law regarding commercial air tours over national parks by requiring that voluntary agreements about such operations explicitly consider the well-being of communities located beneath flight paths. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 40128(b)(7) of title 49 in the United States Code by adding language that mandates voluntary air tour agreements take into account not just technical considerations like air traffic control, but also the potential impacts on local communities. The bill expands the scope of stakeholder consultation by requiring that any community whose lands might be affected by commercial air tours (in addition to existing provisions about Indian tribes) be included in the decision-making process. This change aims to give local residents more say in how air tourism operations are conducted over national parks, potentially providing communities with greater protection from noise, environmental disruption, and other potential negative effects of frequent aerial tours.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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