The Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act, introduced in the 118th Congress by Mr. Smith of Washington, would allow airports to receive additional federal funds under the Airport Improvement Program to repair or replace previously installed sound insulation in residential homes affected by aircraft noise. The bill provides a one-time waiver so that prior government spending on a home's soundproofing would not count against the allowable project cost for new work. Eligibility is tied to whether the building falls within the FAA's Day Night Level (DNL) 65 noise standard or suffered damage from the original sound insulation treatment.Open full document
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A bill introduced in the 118th Congress by Mr. Smith of Washington to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow additional funds under the airport improvement program for noise mitigation projects. The bill establishes a special rule allowing the Secretary to provide a one-time waiver for qualifying airports to receive federal assistance for repair and replacement of sound insulation in residential buildings. Eligibility requires determination of increased aircraft noise or defective prior insulation, and buildings must fall within the DNL 65 noise standard.