Relates to establishing a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts that will be used by airports for the purpose of noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs.
Summary
Bill S01425 aims to amend the public health law in New York by establishing a uniform metric for measuring airport noise impacts. It introduces a new title, Title XIV, which focuses on airport noise studies. The bill outlines legislative findings regarding the adverse health effects of noise pollution and recognizes existing federal guidelines for acceptable noise exposure levels. The primary goal is to implement the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) as a standard for noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs at airports in New York State.
Impact
The implementation of this bill will standardize the measurement of airport noise across New York State, aligning state practices with federal recommendations. This could lead to improved public health outcomes by addressing noise pollution, which has been linked to various health issues. Airports will be required to utilize the CNEL metric in their noise studies, potentially influencing future airport operations and community relations.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S01425 appears to be largely positive, as indicated by the unanimous votes in the Senate Health Committee and a significant majority in the final Senate floor votes. The discussions suggest a recognition of the importance of addressing noise pollution and its health impacts, although specific concerns from certain stakeholders were not documented in the available committee transcripts.
Contention
While the overall support for the bill is evident, there may be contention regarding the implementation of the CNEL metric and how it could affect airport operations and local communities. Some stakeholders, particularly those representing airport interests, might express concerns about the potential financial and operational implications of adhering to new noise measurement standards.
Same As
Relates to establishing a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts that will be used by airports for the purpose of noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs.
Relates to establishing a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts that will be used by airports for the purpose of noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs.
Requires the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey take steps to update noise exposure maps and take steps to reduce noise pollution around certain covered airports; defines covered airports.
Aviation-Impacted Communities ActThis bill increases access to noise mitigation measures for aviation-impacted communities. Under the bill, an aviation-impacted community is a community that is located not more than one mile from any point at which a commercial or cargo jet route is 3,000 feet or less above ground level.The bill expands noise mitigation program funding under the Airport Improvement Program to include aviation-impacted communities that are not currently within the 65 day-night average sound level (DNL) standard.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must conduct outreach to aviation-impacted communities to inform them of the opportunity to be a designated community. A designated community must form a community board to provide information to airport operators and the FAA concerning aviation impacts (e.g., aircraft noise).A community board may petition the FAA to conduct a community assessment and, based on the assessment, the FAA must devise an action plan that alleviates or addresses the community’s concerns.In addition, the FAA must enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and provide the FAA with a framework and diagnostic tool for conducting community assessments.The FAA must provide grants for necessary noise mitigation in a designated community for residences, hospitals, nursing homes, adult or child day care centers, schools, and places of worship. Further, the FAA and airport operators must provide (1) noise mitigation grants for communities subject to significant frequency of overhead flights, and (2) noise mitigation for residences impacted by significant nighttime aircraft noise.