The City of Burien's 2021 Federal Legislative Priorities outline the city's goals for reducing SeaTac Airport noise and emissions, including supporting a regional coalition of elected officials, encouraging the FAA to complete health and environmental studies mandated by the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, and backing legislation such as the Aviation Impacted Communities Act. Burien also calls for re-examining the DNL 65 noise standard and increasing funding for airport emission reduction projects. These priorities reflect the city's ongoing efforts to protect residents from the impacts of airport operations while pursuing mitigation funding tied to the Sustainable Airport Master Plan.Open full document
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The City of Burien outlines its 2021 federal legislative priorities, covering topics such as coronavirus relief, airport noise and emissions reduction, climate action, housing and homelessness funding, and infrastructure. The document details specific funding programs to maintain or increase, including CDBG, HOME, McKinney-Vento, Section 8 vouchers, and LIHTC, as well as support for Sound Transit light rail extension to Burien. It also addresses the Sustainable Airport Master Plan mitigation funding and gang prevention programs.