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IL SR0690

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dan Kotowski

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the Federal Aviation Administration and O'Hare International Airport authorities to establish a full-time fly quiet program to reduce jet noise over collar communities.

  • Calls for creation and passage of a federal homeowner's aviation fly quiet act to address nighttime aircraft noise impacts.

  • Notes that Park Ridge residents experienced over 24,000 noise complaints in 2011 from nighttime low-level cargo flights and jet aircraft between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

  • Expresses concern that the NextGen Program at O'Hare will reduce flight separation from 5 miles to 3 miles across 6 east-to-west approach patterns, potentially increasing noise during phase 1 nighttime operations.

  • Directs delivery of the resolution to the O'Hare Commissioner, FAA Acting Administrator, and Illinois congressional delegation members.

Legislative Description

URGES-FLY QUIET PROGRAM

Last Action

Resolution Adopted as Amended

5/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/26/2012
Transportation4/11/2012
Assignments3/28/2012

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