StART FederalPolicyWorkingGroup MeetingSummary 2023 7 17 1

StART enhances cooperation between the Port of Seattle and the neighboring communities of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Federal Policy Working Group MMEEEETTIINNGG SSUUMMMMAARRYY JULY 17, 2023; 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM VIA ZOOM V IDEOCONFERENCE MMeeeettiinngg OObbjjeeccttiivveess:: • Federal Update • Walk through joint FAA Noise Policy Review Comment Letter MMeeeettiinngg SSuummmmaarryy:: I. Welcome: Andres Mantilla was away so Cheryl Swab, BDS, facilitated the meeting with help from Eric Schinfeld, POS. II. Federal Policy Update, Eric Schinfeld, Port of Seattle 1. What’s Happening in DC a. The outlook for FY24 appropriations is significantly impacted by House Republicans veering from the debt ceiling compromise, which does not bode well for successful passage of timely federal funding; a government shutdown is increasingly likely on October 1. The House is marking up their version at $130 billion less than the Senate, which will be difficult to reconcile. Part of the debt ceiling agreement was that all appropriations bills must pass by December 31, or all departments would receive a 1% cut across the board – including defense. FY23 federal funding runs out on October 1, but a continuing resolution could buy time for a compromise until the end of the year. b. What happens next: Currently bills are being marked up in the House and Senate Congratulations to SeaTac and Burien – they both have “earmark” requests currently included. 2. FAA Reauthorization: The House version includes three StART priorities. Although secondary noise insulation wasn’t initially included, Rep. Adam Smith proposed amendments to include it,…

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