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NY A11277
Bill
Status
7/25/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ron Kim
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AI Summary
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Adds Title 14 to Article 13 of the Public Health Law to establish uniform standards for measuring airport noise impacts in New York State.
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Establishes Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) as the required metric for all airport noise studies, including federal aviation regulation studies, noise exposure maps (NEMs), and noise compatibility programs (NCPs).
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Defines CNEL as a 24-hour average noise measurement in decibels that adjusts for increased noise sensitivity during evening (7 PM-10 PM) and nighttime (10 PM-7 AM) hours compared to daytime hours (7 AM-7 PM).
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Specifies the mathematical formula for calculating CNEL based on hourly noise levels during daytime, evening, and nighttime periods, with evening and nighttime periods weighted more heavily to account for greater human sensitivity.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing a uniform metric for measuring noise impacts that will be used by airports for the purpose of noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs.
Last Action
referred to health
7/25/2018