I
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2677
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 28, 2011
Mr. Berman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas of Los Angeles County, California, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of
2011
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Residential helicopter noise relief
Regulations required
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue regulations for helicopter operations in Los Angeles County, California, that include requirements relating to the flight paths and altitudes associated with such operations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas.
Exemptions permitted
In issuing regulations under subsection (a), the Administrator may exempt helicopter operations related to emergency, law enforcement, or military activities from requirements described in such subsection.