2021 US Code
Title 49 - Transportation
Subtitle VII - Aviation Programs
Part B - Airport Development and Noise
Chapter 475 - Noise
Subchapter II - National Aviation Noise Policy
Sec. 47525 - Decision about airport noise and access restrictions on certain stage 2 aircraft

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Citation 49 U.S.C. § 47525 (2021)
Section Name §47525. Decision about airport noise and access restrictions on certain stage 2 aircraft
Section Text

The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study and decide on the application of section 47524(a)–(d) of this title to airport noise and access restrictions on the operation of stage 2 aircraft with a maximum weight of not more than 75,000 pounds. In making the decision, the Secretary shall consider—

(1) noise levels produced by those aircraft relative to other aircraft;

(2) the benefits to general aviation and the need for efficiency in the national air transportation system;

(3) the differences in the nature of operations at airports and the areas immediately surrounding the airports;

(4) international standards and agreements on aircraft noise; and

(5) other factors the Secretary considers necessary.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1291.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
47525 49 App.:2154. Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–508, §9305, 104 Stat. 1388–382.

In this section, before clause (1), the words "conduct a study and decide on" are substituted for "determine by a study" for clarity. The words "with a maximum weight of not more than" are substituted for "weighing less than" for consistency with sections 47528 and 47529 of the revised title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE VII - AVIATION PROGRAMS
PART B - AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND NOISE
CHAPTER 475 - NOISE
SUBCHAPTER II - NATIONAL AVIATION NOISE POLICY
Sec. 47525 - Decision about airport noise and access restrictions on certain stage 2 aircraft
Contains section 47525
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 1388-382
108 Stat. 1291
Public Law References Public Law 101-508, Public Law 103-272
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