Us Code § 47507 - Nonadmissibility of noise exposure map and related information as evidence
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§ 47507. Nonadmissibility of noise exposure map and related information as evidence
No part of a noise exposure map or related information described in section 47503 of this title that is submitted to, or prepared by, the Secretary of Transportation and no part of a list of land uses the Secretary identifies as normally compatible with various exposures of individuals to noise may be admitted into evidence or used for any other purpose in a civil action asking for relief for noise resulting from the operation of an airport.
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1287.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 47507 | 49 App.:2106. | Feb. 18, 1980, Pub. L. 96–193, §106, 94 Stat. 53. |
The words "land uses which are" are omitted as surplus. The words "civil action" are substituted for "suit or action" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "damages or other" are omitted as surplus.
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