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S. 951 (105th)

Quiet Communities Act of 1997

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Introduced

24 June 1997

Last action

24 June 1997 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

Environment, Aviation, Education

Source updated

21 August 2025

Environment · Aviation · Education

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Summary

Quiet Communities Act of 1997 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reestablish an Office of Noise Abatement and Control, which shall be responsible for coordinating Federal noise abatement activities, updating or developing noise standards, providing technical assistance to local communities, and promoting research and education. Requires the Administrator to: (1) conduct a study of airport noise, examining the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) selection of noise measurement methodologies, health impact thresholds, and abatement program effectiveness; and (2) submit such study to the Congress and the FAA. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 24 June 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 June 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6186)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 June 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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