Long Island All-Water Helicopter Route Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2020): Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
What this bill does
This bill would establish new rules for civil helicopters flying visually under clear weather conditions along the North and South Shores of Long Island, New York. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would be required to create specific "all-water" routes. These routes would generally require helicopters to fly at least one mile offshore and at an altitude of at least 2,500 feet. There are exceptions for safety, weather, and transitioning to or from a landing site, with specific restrictions for the North Shore route. Pilots deviating due to safety or weather would need to submit a report to the FAA.
The bill primarily affects pilots of civil helicopters operating visually along the Long Island coast. It aims to mitigate noise by establishing these specific routes and altitudes. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. If passed, the FAA would have deadlines to publish a proposed rule within 90 days of enactment and a final rule by May 1, 2021.
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Official summary
Long Island All-Water Helicopter Route Act of 2020
This bill extends the special air traffic rule for civil helicopters operating under visual flight rules (VFR) along the North Shore in Long Island, New York to use the New York North Shore Helicopter Route. (VFR are a set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going.)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must conduct a rulemaking proceeding to promulgate a new special air traffic rule for civil helicopters operating VFR along the North Shore and South Shore of Long Island, New York in accordance with specified requirements of the bill.
A person who pilots a civil helicopter operating VFR along Long Island, New York's northern shoreline or southern shoreline may deviate from the North Shore Helicopter Route or South Shore Helicopter Route requirements: (1) for safety or weather conditions; or (2) when transitioning to or from a destination or point of landing, except for on the North Shore Helicopter Route when departing from or arriving to certain locations.
If safety or weather conditions cause a person piloting a civil helicopter operating VFR to deviate from either route, the person must submit a one page report to the FAA identifying the condition not later than 14 days after landing.
Timeline
23 Jul 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7730 do?
- This bill would establish new rules for civil helicopters flying visually under clear weather conditions along the North and South Shores of Long Island, New York. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would be required to create specific "all-water" routes. These routes would generally require helicopters to fly at least one mile offshore and at an altitude of at least 2,500 feet. There are exceptions for safety, weather, and transitioning to or from a landing site, with specific restrictions for the North Shore route. Pilots deviating due to safety or weather would need to submit a report to the FAA. The bill primarily affects pilots of civil helicopters operating visually along the Long Island coast. It aims to mitigate noise by establishing these specific routes and altitudes. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. If passed, the FAA would have deadlines to publish a proposed rule within 90 days of enactment and a final rule by May 1, 2021.
- Has H.R. 7730 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7730. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7730?
- H.R. 7730 was sponsored by Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7730?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (23 Jul 2020).
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