This Port of Seattle document outlines key federal aviation noise and air quality legislation relevant to the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) Federal Working Group, including provisions from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and proposed 2019 legislation. It highlights priority measures such as evaluating alternatives to the current DNL 65 noise standard, studying health impacts of aircraft noise in major metro areas including Seattle, and creating environmental mitigation grant programs for airports. Additional issues under consideration include noise insulation packages, funding for federal noise programs, and greater flexibility for local communities to address aviation impacts.Open full document
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This document summarizes relevant noise and air quality provisions from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and 2019 federal noise legislation for consideration by the StART Federal Working Group. It outlines key sections addressing alternative noise metrics, health impact studies, environmental mitigation grants, and regional ombudsmen, with deadlines and priority designations. Additional issues for consideration include secondary noise insulation, DNL65 noise contours, and increased funding for federal noise programs.