ELR Citation: ELR 20393
No(s). 71-1637 (U.S. May 14, 1973)

State and local governments are pre-empted from establishing noise emission standards for aircraft. The Supreme Court holds that the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended by the Noise Control Act of 1972, vests authority to control aircraft noise in FAA and EPA. Local ordinances restricting jet a...