United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025
§ 47525.
Decision about airport noise and access restrictions on certain stage 2 aircraft
The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study and decide on the application of section 47524(a)–(d) of this title to airport noise and access restrictions on the operation of stage 2 aircraft with a maximum weight of not more than 75,000 pounds. In making the decision, the Secretary shall consider—
(1)
noise levels produced by those aircraft relative to other aircraft;
(2)
the benefits to general aviation and the need for efficiency in the national air transportation system;
(3)
the differences in the nature of operations at airports and the areas immediately surrounding the airports;
(4)
international standards and agreements on aircraft noise; and
(5)
other factors the Secretary considers necessary.
cite as: 49 USC 47525
