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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Dec 7, 2006
Aircraft Noise Reduction Act of 2006 - Prohibits the operation of any civil subsonic turbojet of 75,000 pounds or less operating out of airports in the continental United States unless such aircraft complies with stage three noise levels as determined by the Secretary of Transportation. Allows an opt-out of such requirement for any aircraft operator at an airport who notifies the Secretary of intent to continue the operation of noncompliant aircraft. Requires notices of such opt-outs to be made accessible to the public.
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Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D–NJ
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11505)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11504-11505)
Introduced in Senate
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