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A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters over Long Island, New York and for other purposes.

7/24/2007--Introduced.

Requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a study and report to Congress on the helicopter operations over Long Island, New York, including regarding: (1) the effect of helicopter traffic on residential areas; and (2) the feasibility of diverting helicopters from residential areas, creating specific helicopter air lanes, and establishing helicopter altitude limits. Exempts helicopters performing operations for accredited news organizations, law enforcement, or emergency services from any limitations or restrictions.

Latest Actions
  • 07/24/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.1867 Introduced in Senate08/31/2007