H.R. 389 · 117th Congress
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ed Case
- Introduced
- 2021-01-21
- Latest action
- 2021-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Summary
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021
This bill sets forth requirements for commercial air tour flights.
Among other requirements, the bill
prohibits tour flights within a half mile of military installations, national cemeteries, national wilderness areas, national parks, and national wildlife refuges; prohibits tour flights from operating at an altitude of less than 1,500 feet; requires tour flights over occupied areas (e.g., residential, commercial, and recreational areas) to be no louder than 55dbA; and allows states and localities to impose additional requirements that are stricter than the minimum federal requirements.