The Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act, introduced by Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), would allow the FAA to waive a rule that currently prevents federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds from being used more than once on the same home. The bill addresses problems caused by poor-quality materials and faulty installations from early noise mitigation programs in the 1980s and 1990s, which left some homeowners dealing with mold, structural damage, and non-functioning insulation at their own expense. Airports would not be required to participate, but those that choose to could repair or replace defective sound insulation in homes still within the 65 DNL noise contour, provided an FAA-compliant noise auditor verifies the issues stem from improper installation or faulty materials rather than homeowner neglect.Open full document
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A legislative proposal by Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) that would allow the FAA to waive regulations preventing airports from using federal AIP funds to repair or replace defective sound insulation in homes. The bill addresses problems with early noise mitigation programs from the 1980s and 1990s that used poor quality materials or improper installation.
