NONMILITARY HELICOPTER NOISE.

SEC. 747. NONMILITARY HELICOPTER NOISE. (a) In General.—The Secretary shall conduct a study— (1) on the effects of nonmilitary helicopter noise on individuals in densely populated areas in the continental United States; and (2) to develop recommendations for the reduction of the effects of nonmilitary helicopter noise. (b) Focus.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall focus on air traffic control procedures to address helicopter noise problems and shall take into account the needs of law enforcement. (c) Consideration of Views.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the views of representatives of the helicopter industry and organizations with an interest in reducing nonmilitary helicopter noise. (d) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this section.