This November 2018 Port of Seattle briefing memo outlines the draft federal legislative priorities for 2019, covering aviation, maritime, and trade policy goals. On airport community issues, the Port seeks to increase FAA responsibility for engaging with residents affected by overflight noise, expedite hiring of a regional noise ombudsman, and participate in a federally funded study examining the health impacts of aircraft noise on Seattle-area communities. The agenda also addresses related concerns such as air quality, sustainable aviation fuel, and passenger facility funding.Open full document
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A briefing memorandum from Port of Seattle government relations staff to the Executive Director outlining the proposed 2019 federal legislative agenda for Commission review. The agenda covers portwide priorities including immigration and trade policies, as well as aviation priorities such as infrastructure funding, airport operations, and sustainable aviation fuels. Maritime priorities include Harbor Maintenance Tax reform, Terminal 5 modernization, fishing fleet modernization, and Puget Sound restoration.