II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1867 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2007 Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters over Long Island, New York and for other purposes.

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Study and Report on Certain Helicopter Operations

(a)

Study and Report

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall conduct a study and report to Congress on the helicopter operations over Long Island, New York. The study and report shall include information and recommendations with respect to the following: (1)The effect of helicopter traffic on residential areas including— (A)an analysis of the safety issues relating to helicopter operations; (B)an analysis of noise levels related to helicopter operations and ways to abate the noise levels; and (C)an analysis of any other issue relating to helicopter traffic on residential areas. (2)The feasibility of diverting helicopters from residential areas. (3)The feasibility of creating specific air lanes for helicopter operations. (4)The feasibility of establishing altitude limits for helicopter operations. (b)

Exceptions

Any limitations or restrictions with respect to helicopter operations over Long Island, New York shall not apply to helicopters performing operations for accredited news organizations, law enforcement, or emergency services.