Omnibus Spending Bill Contains Los Angeles Helicopter Noise Language

By Andy Wilson | January 23, 2014
CalPilots

Would Require The FAA To Reduce Noise From The Aircraft In The LA Area Beginning A Year After Passage – Buried in the 1,582 pages of the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill passed by congress is a provision that would require the FAA to reduce helicopter noise in the Los Angeles (CA) area unless it can show “voluntary” efforts are effective in achieving that goal.

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Helicopter Noise Relief Act

By Andy Wilson | April 21, 2013
CalPilots

California Senate OKs Message To Obama, Congress On Helicopter Legislation – Urges President And Congress To Adopt Helicopter Noise Relief Act For The State

The California Senate has passed a resolution offered by state senator Ted W. Lieu (D) urging President Obama and Congress to adopt the Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act.

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Lawmakers revisit L.A. helicopter noise bill

By Andy Wilson | February 6, 2013
CalPilots

Local residents may finally get some relief from the helicopter noise that disrupts sleep and makes it hard to work. Congressman Adam Schiff is joining with Congressmen Henry Waxman and Brad Sherman, and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to keep the Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act in the legislative pipeline. The bill was reintroduced Monday.

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