Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act
The Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act authorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish pilot programs at up to four large hub airports to repair or replace deteriorating sound insulation in homes near airports. The bill addresses situations where sound insulation previously installed with federal funding has deteriorated, caused structural damage, or no longer effectively reduces aircraft noise. It provides a one-time waiver allowing airports to receive federal assistance again for the same properties, despite the general prohibition against duplicate federal funding, if specific conditions are met. The program targets homes within certain noise exposure levels where the original insulation was installed before 2002 and has failed through no fault of the homeowner.
Key Points
- 1Establishes a pilot program at up to 4 large hub airports within 120 days of enactment for sound insulation repair and replacement projects
- 2Provides a one-time waiver of the prohibition against duplicate federal funding for properties that previously received sound insulation assistance
- 3Limits eligibility to homes within 65-75 decibel noise contours where sound insulation was installed before 2002 and has deteriorated or caused structural damage
- 4Requires homeowners to exhaust warranties, insurance, and legal remedies before qualifying for the program
- 5Authorizes federal funding for airports to conduct periodic surveys of previously insulated properties to assess current effectiveness and identify eligible homes for repair