A community member wrote to a GAO researcher studying NextGen aviation noise impacts near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, urging that community complaints be paired with responses from the FAA and Port of Seattle to ensure credibility. Key concerns raised include an outdated noise exposure map that has not been updated despite significant growth in air traffic, and the FAA's alleged refusal to answer questions submitted as far back as April 2018. The letter argues that without official rebuttals or supporting documentation, community perceptions risk appearing unsubstantiated and could undermine the integrity of the GAO study.Open full document
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A community member writes to GAO researcher Ms. Hamer following a Skype meeting about the study on NextGen noise community impacts. The author raises concerns about the credibility of undocumented community perceptions and urges the GAO to solicit responses from the FAA and Port of Seattle for each allegation. The letter outlines three specific examples including outdated noise exposure maps, FAA refusal to provide explanations, and Part 150 Beacon Hill noise mitigation issues.