A bill introduced in the 116th Congress by Representative Smith of Washington would allow airports to receive additional federal funding under the Airport Improvement Program for noise mitigation projects on buildings that have already received such assistance. The bill would permit the Secretary of Transportation to waive the usual restriction on repeat federal funding if increased aircraft noise, deteriorating soundproofing, or damage caused by prior mitigation work justifies further action. Eligible buildings must fall within the DNL 65 noise standard and be certified by a state-licensed building inspector, making this legislation particularly relevant to communities near high-traffic airports like Seattle-Tacoma International.Open full document
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Congressional bill H.R. introduced by Mr. Smith of Washington in the 116th Congress to amend title 49 of the United States Code to allow additional federal funds for airport noise mitigation projects, including provisions for buildings that previously received federal assistance for noise mitigation.