Senator Kemp Hannon
6th District New York
Hannon: Port Authority to Begin Airplane Noise Studies



SENATOR HANNON: PORT AUTHORITY TO BEGIN AIRPLANE NOISE STUDIES

 

“I’m pleased to report that the Port Authority will begin the long-awaited noise studies for Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau).  “After years of working with residents, environmental groups, and others, and ultimately involving the Governor to get this done, it’s finally happening.”

 

A California-based environmental consulting firm was selected to perform the studies of the two airports, and once the studies are completed, will recommend ways to reduce aircraft noise.  The firm, Environmental Science Associates, will create a series of noise exposure maps to identify all neighborhoods receiving jet and airplane noise, and then offer solutions to mitigate the impact upon communities.

 

“For years, Long Island communities have been inundated by jet noise,” said Hannon.  “It’s clear to anyone living under the flight paths of these airplanes that airplane noise has gotten progressively worse, and something must be done to mitigate the noise.  If the levels are too high – anything above 65dB – the federal government will provide funding for noise mitigation projects, including the soundproofing of homes, if need be.”

 

The Port Authority, which was ordered to conduct these studies earlier this year, has also agreed to look at all communities with noise levels between 55 and 65dB as well.  The FAA (which sets noise standards) must approve the studies, which would then make the Port Authority for federal funding to cover the costs of noise dampening projects.




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