DETERMINATION REGARDING NOISE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STAGE 2 AIRCRAFT.

SEC. 9305. DETERMINATION REGARDING NOISE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STAGE 2 AIRCRAFT.The Secretary shall determine by a study the applicability of subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 9304 to noise restrictions on the operations of Stage 2 aircraft weighing less than 75,000 pounds. In making such determination, the Secretary shall consider— (1) noise levels produced by such 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 such airports; (4) international standards and accords with respect to air-craft noise; and (5) such other factors which the Secretary deems necessary.