To develop pilot grant programs through the Environmental Protection Agency to research and collect data on aircraft and airport noise and emissions and to use such information and data to develop a mitigation strategy, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes 3-year EPA pilot grant program for research entities to measure aircraft/airport noise and emissions in communities using sophisticated technology to trace sources to specific neighborhoods and establishes EPA pilot grant program to mitigate aircraft/airport noise and emissions impacts in communities, prioritizing disadvantaged communities. It relies on grants. The main policy areas are Education, Science & Space, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Universities and research institutions with aviation expertise could gain revenue opportunities, Community-based nonprofits near airports could gain revenue opportunities, and Home weatherization/retrofit contractors could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Establishes 3-year EPA pilot grant program for research entities to measure aircraft/airport noise and emissions in communities using sophisticated technology to trace sources to specific neighborhoods.
- Establishes EPA pilot grant program to mitigate aircraft/airport noise and emissions impacts in communities, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes 3-year EPA pilot grant program for research entities to measure aircraft/airport noise and emissions in communities using sophisticated technology to trace sources to specific neighborhoods and establishes EPA pilot grant program to mitigate aircraft/airport noise and emissions impacts in communities, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Science & Space, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill establishes 3-year EPA pilot grant program for research entities to measure aircraft/airport noise and emissions in communities using sophisticated technology to trace sources to specific neighborhoods and establishes EPA pilot grant program to mitigate aircraft/airport noise and emissions impacts in communities, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Universities and research institutions with aviation expertise
- Community-based nonprofits near airports
- Home weatherization/retrofit contractors
- Air quality monitoring equipment manufacturers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
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Stakeholder Effects
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Universities and research institutions with aviation expertise
Air quality monitoring equipment manufacturers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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