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H.R. 1048, the Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act, introduced in February 2023, would direct the EPA to establish a 3-year pilot grant program to measure aircraft and airport noise and emissions—including greenhouse gases, particulate matter, and ultrafine particles—in communities near airports and flight paths. Grant recipients would be required to use technology capable of tracing noise and emissions to specific sources, produce neighborhood- and ZIP Code-level data, and work with local organizations to develop mitigation strategies. The program aims to create a replicable national model for ongoing monitoring and to identify frontline communities disproportionately impacted by aviation-related pollution.

The Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 (S. 4674) is a U.S. Senate bill introduced on July 28, 2022, that would require the Federal Reserve to issue regulations preventing large credit card issuers and payment networks from restricting which networks can process credit card transactions. The bill aims to increase competition by ensuring merchants have access to at least two unaffiliated payment networks for processing electronic credit transactions. The Federal Reserve would be required to implement these rules within one year of enactment and review market conditions every three years.

This document provides an overview of how Washington State's Legislature turns ideas into laws, walking through each step from a bill's introduction and committee review to floor votes, the Governor's signature, and final enactment. It explains the roles of the Senate and House of Representatives across Washington's 49 legislative districts, the structure of regular and special sessions, and how bills can carry over within a two-year legislative cycle. While focused on general legislative procedure, this resource may provide context for understanding how noise-related policies affecting areas like Sea-Tac Airport are formally proposed, debated, and passed into state law.

This presentation by attorney Peter J. Kirsch, delivered at the 2021 Aviation Noise and Emissions Symposium, examines anticipated legislative priorities related to aircraft noise and emissions in the new Congress. It references key noise measurement tools, including the Schultz Curve and a updated National Curve, both of which plot the percentage of people highly annoyed against Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) in decibels. The materials suggest growing public sensitivity to aircraft noise even at lower decibel levels, with implications for how policymakers may revisit the longstanding 65 DNL threshold used in federal noise compatibility programs.

This presentation by Sanford Fidell and Vincent Mestre, delivered at the UC Davis Aviation Noise and Emissions Symposium on February 26, 2021, discusses priorities and predictions for U.S. aircraft noise legislation. It is based on their book 'A Guide to U.S. Aircraft Noise Regulatory Policy,' which covers topics ranging from the history of noise regulation and its effects on communities to airport land use planning, noise mitigation, and potential future changes to regulatory policy.

HB 1099 is a Washington State bill focused on improving the state's climate response by updating the Growth Management Act to require counties and cities to include climate change and resiliency planning in their comprehensive land use plans. The bill mandates reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and requires the Department of Commerce to publish guidelines for achieving statewide emissions targets. It also addresses coastal resilience by requiring Shoreline Master Programs to account for sea level rise and increased storm severity.

A 2021 presentation by Darlene Yaplee, founding member of the Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA), argues that the FAA's current systems for assessing and addressing aircraft noise and health impacts are outdated and in need of legislative reform. The document outlines community perspectives on aircraft noise and emissions legislation, covering problem framing, insights for future laws, noise reduction strategies, and real examples of community input. Residents across impacted communities are calling for meaningful relief from the noise and emissions burdens caused by modern air traffic.