201012 StART Av Noise Working Group Agenda

Note Taker: Amanda Murphy, Amanda Gray Consulting Meeting Objectives: To provide an update on the 2020 Fly Quiet Awards and the Late Night Noise Limitation Program 2020 3nd Quarter Results. To discuss air cargo operations at SEA and to consider specific actions to reduce noise specific to air cargo. StART Facilitator’s Meeting Summary October 12, 2020 Meeting Summary Noise Monitoring Stan Shepherd, Port of Seattle Shepherd commented that there has been community interest in understanding the reliability of the airport’s noise monitoring system. To respond to this interest, Port staff are developing a report that provides a variety of information regarding noise monitoring. He asked for feedback about the value of this type of report. Participants stated that they wanted to ensure the monitors are calibrated accurately and are operating correctly, which was one of the reasons stated to provide this report. It was stated that it would be helpful to have the report posted on the Port’s website. 2020 Fly Quiet Awards Tom Fagerstrom, Port of Seattle Fagerstrom explained how every year the Port presents three awards – judged using three criteria: • Noise levels of take offs and landings using four monitors • Adherence levels to the Noise Abatement flight procedures • Adherence to the ground maintenance engine run up regulations • And beginning in 2021, a forth category connected to the number of late-night noise exceedances Winning airlines are publicly acknowledged by the Port Commission and with a press release, advertisements, banners in the main terminal, and…

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