An amendment authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for a two-year period under the provisions of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act for projects to soundproof residential buildings located near airports which had previously been approved under the provisions of the Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1987, and provided further that the Secretary determine that the proposed projects are compatible with the purposes of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979.

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Amendment Number
539
Description
An amendment authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for a two-year period under the provisions of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act for projects to soundproof residential buildings located near airports which had previously been approved under the provisions of the Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1987, and provided further that the Secretary determine that the proposed projects are compatible with the purposes of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979.
Purpose
Amendment permits airports which began residential soundproofing programs under a 1987 FAA exemption to continue to receive grants for soundproofing residences for 2 years.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 19, 1992
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
15:55:54
Submitted Date
May 19, 1992
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 539 — Informed