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 117 STAT. 2542

PUBLIC LAW 108–176—DEC. 12, 2003

SEC. 324. NOISE EXPOSURE MAPS.

Section 47503 is amended— (1) in subsection (a) by striking ‘‘1985,’’ and inserting ‘‘a forecast period that is at least 5 years in the future’’; and (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ‘‘(b) REVISED MAPS.—If, in an area surrounding an airport, a change in the operation of the airport would establish a substantial new noncompatible use, or would significantly reduce noise over existing noncompatible uses, that is not reflected in either the existing conditions map or forecast map currently on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, the airport operator shall submit a revised noise exposure map to the Secretary showing the new noncompatible use or noise reduction.’’. Deadline. 49 USC 47508 note.

SEC. 325. IMPLEMENTATION OF CHAPTER 4 NOISE STANDARDS.

49 USC 40101 note.

SEC. 326. REDUCTION OF NOISE AND EMISSIONS FROM CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT.

Not later than April 1, 2005, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue final regulations to implement Chapter 4 noise standards, consistent with the recommendations adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF RESEARCH PROGRAM.—From amounts made available under section 48102(a) of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a research program related to reducing community exposure to civilian aircraft noise or emissions through grants or other measures authorized under section 106(l)(6) of such title, including reimbursable agreements with other Federal agencies. The program shall include participation by educational and research institutions that have existing facilities for developing and testing noise reduction engine technology. (b) DESIGNATION OF INSTITUTE AS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.— The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall designate an institution described in subsection (a) as a Center of Excellence for Noise and Emission Research. SEC. 327. SPECIAL RULE FOR AIRPORT IN ILLINOIS.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title shall be construed to preclude the application of any provision of this Act to the State of Illinois or any other sponsor of a new airport proposed to be constructed in the State of Illinois. (b) AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR.—Nothing in this title shall be construed to preempt the authority of the Governor of the State of Illinois as of August 1, 2001, to approve or disapprove airport development projects.

TITLE IV—AIRLINE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS Subtitle A—Small Community Air Service SEC. 401. EXEMPTION FROM HOLD-IN REQUIREMENTS.

Section 41734 is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(i) EXEMPTION FROM HOLD-IN REQUIREMENTS.—If, after the date of enactment of this subsection, an air carrier commences

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