An edition of the Littleton Independent
WEEK OF MAY 2, 2024
VOLUME 23 | ISSUE 22
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An airplane takes off from Centennial Airport, located in Arapahoe County and extending into Douglas County.
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Airport noise, lead legislation clears first hurdle
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airports cleared its first big hurdle “As our state’s population grows, HB24-1235 would set up at the state legislature. smaller airports are seeing more The bill — HB24-1235 — was traffic than ever before, which incentives to switch aircraft scheduled to be heard April 23, be- means increased noise and air polfore the State Senate Finance Com- lution in our communities,” said Bird via a news release. from lead fuel to unleaded mittee. The legislation would help air“There are no safe levels of lead BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A potential new law that proposes to cut airplane noise and lead pollution at Colorado’s smallest
craft owners phase out lead fuel and ensure Coloradans living near smaller, commuter airports are represented on the Colorado Aeronautical Board, said Rep. Shannon Bird, sponsor of HB24-1235.
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exposure for our children, and this bill works to clean up our air while prioritizing the health of our neighbors.” SEE AIRPORT, P12
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