SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 2617

BYRepresentatives G. Fisher, Hine, Rust, Prentice, Todd, Heavey, Valle and Jacobsen

Establishing a jet aircraft emissions study.

House Committe on Environmental Affairs

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 14, 1990; February 22, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Amondson, Vice Chairman; Benitz, DeJarnatt, Kreidler, Owen, Patterson, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Atsushi Kiuchi (786-7708)

                  February 22, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, FEBRUARY 22, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The impact on airport area residents from jet aircraft exhaust emissions may pose significant adverse health effects.  Current practices, such as accelerating and prolonged idling periods prior to takeoff, should be examined in order to reduce these emissions.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Ecology shall conduct a study of jet aircraft exhaust emissions at airports.  The study components shall include:  potential adverse health effects; current or potential means to reduce or mitigate emissions; and need for monitoring.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested February 7, 1990

Senate Committee - Testified: No one