An Act relative to noise report data and good neighbor policy at Beverly Regional Airport
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the Massachusetts Aeronautics Division to collect and publicly post annual noise reports and ‘Touch and Go’ operation data from Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) starting April 1st and ending October 1st. It also mandates the creation and distribution of a ‘Good Neighbor’ policy to address noise concerns from nearby residents and flight school operators. Furthermore, the bill establishes a process for public meetings regarding noise reports and requires applicants for airport badges to receive a copy of the Good Neighbor Policy.
Key provisions
- The Massachusetts Aeronautics Division will collect and post annual noise reports and ‘Touch and Go’ operation data from BVY.
- The Division will create and distribute a ‘Good Neighbor’ policy to address airport noise.
- The Airport Commission will hold public meetings on noise reports at the request of at least two commissioners.
- Each applicant for an airport badge must receive a copy of the Good Neighbor Policy.
- The Division will share noise data with the Transportation Committee and the Secretary of Transportation.
- Data collection and posting deadlines are established to ensure timely information availability.
- The policy guidance will include sample policies, pilot information, and a social media toolkit.
- The data collected will be posted in perpetuity on the Division’s website.
Who is affected
- Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) and its operators
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Joint Committee on Transportation
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