Sec. 365. Report and briefing on approach for certain properties affected by noise from military flight operations
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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the use and applicability of the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones program to support noise mitigation and insulation efforts for fixed wing aircraft, including any such efforts funded under grants from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. The briefing under subsection
(a)shall include a discussion of the following: Changes to current practices regarding Air Installations Compatible Use Zones that are necessary to support noise mitigation and insulation efforts relating to existing covered facilities. The number of fixed wing aircraft facilities covered by existing Air Installations Compatible Use Zones studies. The proportion of existing Air Installations Compatible Use Zones studies that accurately reflect current and reasonably foreseeable fixed wing aviation activity. Expected timelines for each military department to develop and update all Air Installations Compatible Use Zones studies to reflect current and reasonably foreseeable fixed wing activity. An approximate number of covered facilities anticipated to be within the 65 dB day–night average sound level for installations with existing Air Installations Compatible Use Zones studies, including such facilities specifically located in crash zones or accident potential zones. An assessment of the viability of making eligibility to receive funding for noise mitigation and insulation efforts contingent on the completion of certain measures to ensure compatibility of civilian land use activity with Air Installations Compatible Use Zones conclusions. Any barriers to the timely review and generation of Air Installations Compatible Use Zones studies, including with respect to staffing and gaps in authorities. The estimated cost to develop and update required Air Installations Compatible Use Zones practices and studies. Future opportunities to consult with local communities affected by noise from military flight operations. Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the final outcome of the update process with respect to Air Installations Compatible Use Zones program. Such report shall include further details and analysis with respect to each matter specified in subsection (b). In this section: The term Air Installations Compatible Use Zones program has the meaning given such term in Department of Defense Instruction 4165.57. The term covered facility means any— private residence; hospital; daycare facility; school; or facility the primary purpose of which is to serve senior citizens.