The general assembly hereby finds and declares as follows:

(a)  Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is located in a densely populated, primarily residential area of the city of Warwick.

(b)  Many of the airport operations and activities result in emissions of a number of air pollutants that may be harmful to public health.

(c)  Emissions of concern include, but are not limited to, those associated with “take-off” and “landing” activities of aircraft and emissions associated with the use of diesel engine ground support equipment.

(d)  A long-term air-quality monitoring program is necessary to collect the data needed to evaluate the impact of the airport emissions on air quality and public health.