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S 1867 110th Congress Senate Transportation and Public Works Air traffic Congress Congressional reporting requirements Governmental investigations Helicopters New York State

A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters over Long Island, New York and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 24, 2007 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 24, 2007
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a study and report to Congress on the helicopter operations over Long Island, New York, including regarding: (1) the effect of helicopter traffic on residential areas; and (2) the feasibility of diverting helicopters from residential areas, creating specific helicopter air lanes, and establishing helicopter altitude limits. Exempts helicopters performing operations for accredited news organizations, law enforcement, or emergency services from any limitations or restrictions.

What's happening now July 24, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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