Quiet Communities Act of 2016
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 13, 2016)
Quiet Communities Act of 2016
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control; and (2) arrange for independent scientists who have expertise in noise measurements, noise effects, and noise abatement techniques to carry out a study of airport noise.
The Quiet Communities Program must include: (1) establishing and implementing training programs on the use of noise abatement equipment, and (2) implementing noise abatement plans.
What just happenedJul 13, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 13, 2016
- Jul 13, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 13, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate