To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a test to determine the costs and benefits of requiring jet-propelled aircraft taking off from Newark International Airport, New Jersey, to conduct ascents over the ocean, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 4868

Introduced

Jul 20, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Air routes Airports Congress Congressional reporting requirements Cost effectiveness Environmental Protection Environmental research Infrastructure Marine and coastal resources, fisheries New Jersey Noise Ocean Transportation and Public Works Transportation research

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a six-month test to determine the costs and benefits of requiring jet-propelled aircraft to conduct ascents over the ocean after taking off from Newark International Airport, New Jersey, in order to examine an option for reducing aircraft noise over communities in New Jersey.

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Jul 21, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jul 20, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 20, 2004

Introduced in House

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