Congressman Hoyer, we would like you to agree to cosponsor HR712 (National Academies Consensus Study Report).

 

To:     Congressman Steny Hoyer –

Ms. Chakeia Campbell (Chakeia.Campbell@mail.house.gov)

 

From: Southern Maryland Fair skies Coalition

James Lawson Jimjim7@gmail.com

The members of the Southern Maryland Fair skies Coalition live in Maryland district 5. Steny Hoyer, you are our representative in Congress.  Your position as the house majority leader will be beneficial in getting HR712 passed into law.

 

URL -> HR712 (National Academies Consensus Study Report)

 

HR712 directs the Federal Aviation Administration's Administrator to enter appropriate arrangements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution and other purposes.

This bill is essential to the 10 of thousands of people who live close to DCA and BWI Airports. This bill will study air pollution, noise, and health effects of air traffic traveling to DCA and BWI Airports.

"The implementation of NextGen airspaces modernization programs such as D.C. Metroplex and the increased use of satellite-based navigation has brought numerous safety, efficiency, and environmental benefits. However, it has also concentrated noise and overflights for some communities directly under the flight paths." - DC OAPM 

In your last email correspondence with me dated November 10, 2020, you wrote:

"If there is anything else I can do, please contact Ms. Chakeia Campbell (Chakeia.Campbell@mail.house.gov) of my Southern Region Constituent Services Office at 4475 Regency Place, Suite 203, White Plains, MD 20695.  The telephone number is 301-843-1577.  The fax number is 301-843-1331." - Congressman Steny Hoyer

You have answered letters from several members of our group, and you have indicated you are aware of our airport noise problems and would like to help. Congressman Hoyer, we would like you to agree to cosponsor HR712 (National Academies Consensus Study Report). Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2021 

 

Background

A National Academies consensus report is NOT new research. It reviews the existing body of science.

The consensus report has an outcome of policy recommendations. It accelerates policy changes.

The Academies is a group of experts who have a track record in influencing policy for negatively impacted people. Previous consensus reports include secondhand smoke and Veterans' treatment of PTSD.

The National Academies is independent of the government was created to guide Congress on topics like this where they have little expertise.

This consensus report is a stepping stone to change FAA policies about aircraft noise and emissions.

A National Academies Division of Medicine Consensus Report is the best path currently available to us for legislative policy to protect those on the ground from excessive aviation noise and pollution.

 

The Southern Maryland Fair skies Coalition has sent a letter to congressman Lynch supporting H.R.712 - Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2021.

A copy of our email

To:     Congressman Stephen F. Lynch Democratic

staff member, Lily Flores at Lily.Flores@mail.house.gov 

 

From: Southern Maryland Fair Skies Coalition

https://www.southernmarylandfairskiescoalition.com/

somdfairskies@gmail.com

 

H.R.712 - Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2021 117th Congress (2021-2022)

The Southern Maryland Fair Skies Coalition endorses  H.R. 712 "Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2021". This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration's Administrator to enter appropriate arrangements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise, pollution, and other purposes. A National Academies Division of Medicine Consensus Report would be a beneficial step towards protecting those on the ground from excessive aviation noise and pollution. 

The DCA Ronald Regan National Airport FAA controllers repeatedly channel aircraft over the same communities in concentrated flight paths extending as far as 25 miles south of the airport. The aircraft is powered up at a nominal low altitude of 2500 feet, causing intrusions into the residential life of communities at a rate of once every 90 seconds. The consequent noise and fuel particulates cause irreparable harm to southern Maryland residents of Bennsville, Accokeek, Auburn, Fort Washington, and adjacent townships. 

Southern Maryland Fair Skies Coalition

H.R.712 - Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2021 117th Congress (2021-2022) Cosponsors (18)

Cosponsor	Date Cosponsored
Rep. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]*	02/02/2021
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]*	02/02/2021
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]*	02/02/2021
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]	02/03/2021
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]	02/04/2021
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]	02/04/2021
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]	02/04/2021
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]	02/04/2021
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]	02/11/2021
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]	02/11/2021
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]	02/11/2021
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]	02/11/2021
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]	02/18/2021
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]	02/22/2021
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]	03/16/2021
Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]	03/16/2021
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]	03/16/2021
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]	03/17/2021

 

James Lawson

Jimjim7@gmail.com

 

Southern Maryland Fair Skies Coalition

somdfairskies@gmail.com

https://www.southernmarylandfairskiescoalition.com

 

Our mailing address is:

The Southern Maryland Fair Skies Coalition

Post Office Box 17

Accokeek Md, MD 20607-8777

 

James Lawson