NATIONAL AVIATION NOISE POLICY.

SEC. 9393. NATIONAL AVIATION NOISE POLICY. (a) Development.—Not later than July I, 1991, the Secretary of Transportation (hereinafter in this subtitle referred to as the “Secretary”) shall issue regulations establishing a national aviation noise policy which takes into account the findings, determinations, 104 STAT. 1388–379and provisions of this subtitle, including the phaseout and nonaddition of Stage 2 aircraft as provided in this subtitle and implementation dates and reporting requirements consistent with this subtitle and existing law. (b) Basis.—The national aviation noise policy shall be based upon a detailed economic analysis of the impact of the phaseout date for Stage 2 aircraft on competition in the airline industry, including the ability of air carriers to achieve capacity growth consistent with the projected rate of growth for the airline industry, the impact of competition within the airline and aircargo industries, the impact on nonhub and small community air service, and the impact on new entry into the airline industry. (c) Recommendations.—Not later than July 1, 1991, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress recommendations on— (1) the need for changes in the standards and procedures which govern the rights of State and local governments (including airport authorities) to restrict aircraft operations for the purpose of limiting aircraft noise; (2) the need for changes in the standards and procedures which govern law suits by persons adversely affected by aircraft noise; (3) the need for changes in standards and procedures for Federal regulation of airspace (including the pattern of operations for the air traffic control system) in order to take better account of environmental effects; (4) the need for changes in the Federal program providing assistance for noise abatement planning and programs, including the need for greater incentives or mandatory requirements for local restrictions on the use of land impacted by aircraft noise; (5) whether any changes in policy recommended in paragraphs (1) through (4) should be accomplished through regulatory, administrative, or legislative action; and (6) specific legislative proposals necessary for implementing the national aviation noise policy.