Assistant Speaker Clark Secures Airplane Noise Reduction Measure into Law
Bill signed by President Trump requires the FAA to reinstall outdated airplane noise mitigation systems in Massachusetts households
Revere/Winthrop/Medford/Malden-Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced that the FY 2021 Appropriations bill signed into law on December 27 included the House s mandate directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update certain outdated airplane noise insulation installed in households over 27 years ago. Congresswoman Clark utilized her position on the Appropriations Committee to secure the inclusion of this noise mitigation measure after ongoing efforts to reduce overflight noise and address impact concerns of surrounding residents.