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NY A07946
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ron Kim
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) as the uniform metric for measuring airport noise impacts across all New York State airports
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Requires all airport noise contour maps, including FAA Part 150 studies, noise exposure maps (NEMs), and noise compatibility programs (NCPs), to use the CNEL measurement standard
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Defines CNEL as a 24-hour average noise level in decibels, with adjustments for lower noise tolerance during evening (7pm-10pm) and nighttime (10pm-7am) hours compared to daytime (7am-7pm)
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Cites health impacts of noise pollution including hearing loss, hypertension, tachycardia, increased cortisol release, sleep disruption, and cognitive impairment as legislative justification
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References EPA and World Health Organization recommendations of a 55-decibel day-night average sound level to protect public health from adverse noise impacts
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
1/7/2026