The bill would direct the Federal Aviation Administration to create a pilot program at up to four large hub airports. It would allow a one-time waiver of an existing requirement for certain projects to repair or replace residential sound insulation that previously received federal assistance. Eligible homes must meet noise-level and inspection criteria, including having insulation installed before 2002 that caused structural damage or deteriorated. The bill would also allow airports to conduct surveys of interested property owners’ homes to assess insulation and identify possible eligibility.
A home may qualify if it is in the specified airport noise areas and meets the bill’s testing and inspection requirements. The applicant and property owner must first make a good-faith effort to use available warranties, insurance, or legal remedies. The pilot applies only at participating airports.
The bill does not specify funding amounts. It says prior government payments would not be counted when calculating allowable project costs for projects granted a waiver.
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