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NY S01425
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
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Establishes Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) as the uniform metric for all airport noise studies in New York State, including noise exposure maps (NEMs) and noise compatibility programs (NCPs)
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Requires all airport noise contour maps to be completed using CNEL, which adjusts average daytime noise levels to account for lower tolerance during evening (7pm-10pm) and nighttime (10pm-7am) periods
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Cites health impacts of noise pollution including hearing loss, hypertension, tachycardia, increased cortisol release, sleep disruption, and cognitive impairment as justification for the legislation
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References EPA and World Health Organization recommendations of a 55 day-night average sound level (DNL) to protect public health from adverse noise impacts
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
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
2/11/2026