House Sponsors: DANIELS. Short description: NOISE ABATEMENT COMMISSION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Regional Noise Abatement Commission Act. Creates the Regional Noise Abatement Commission. Provides for the appointment of members to the Board of Directors of the Regional Noise Abatement Commission. Requires the Commission to study residential and school soundproofing and to develop a contour map for soundproofing in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and Will Counties. Provides that the owners and operators of O'Hare Airport must transfer an amount equal to 33% of the airport's passenger facility charge received during a calendar year to the Commission. Provides that those moneys may be used by the Commission to carry out its duties under the Act. Provides that the Commission may lower the qualifying level for inclusion in the residential sound insulation program from 70 DNL (day-night average sound level) to 65 DNL. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status