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HI HR68
Resolution
Status
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Johanson
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Hawaii Department of Transportation to address safety risks and community disruption from tour helicopter and small aircraft operations in Hawaii.
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Calls for Congress to enact the proposed "Safe and Quiet Skies Act" (H.R. 389), which would prohibit commercial air tours over sensitive locations, require automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast equipment, impose altitude and noise restrictions, and authorize state and local regulation of air tours.
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Directs FAA to implement pending National Transportation Safety Board recommendations for commercial aircraft operators, fully implement the National Park Air Tour Management Act of 2000 for Hawaii parks, and investigate whistleblower claims regarding safety oversight at the Honolulu Flight Standards District Office.
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Urges Hawaii Department of Transportation and FAA to pursue existing remedies under the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 and Federal Aviation Regulations Part 150 to limit community disruption.
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Calls for the Hawaii Air Noise and Safety Task Force to substantively respond to public safety concerns with clear operational changes reducing frequency, time, and geographic scope of helicopter and small aircraft operations.
Legislative Description
Urging The United States Congress, Federal Aviation Administration, And Hawaii Department Of Transportation To Take Every Action Necessary To Address Rapidly Increasing Safety Risks And Community Disruption Resulting From Insufficient Regulation Of Rapidly Increasing Operations Of Tour Helicopters And Small Aircraft Throughout Hawaii Skies.
Regulation
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
3/31/2021