This document summarizes a May 6, 2019 meeting of the StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Federal Policy Working Group, where community members, Port of Seattle staff, and congressional staffers discussed federal legislation aimed at reducing aircraft noise and pollution near Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included the status of the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, proposed bills such as the Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act, and potential new policies like changing the 65 DNL noise contour and giving airports more local control over facility charges. The group agreed on next steps including drafting new legislation ideas and inviting a consultant to a follow-up meeting tentatively scheduled for June 4, 2019.Open full document
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Meeting summary of the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Federal Policy Working Group held on May 6, 2019 at Sea-Tac Airport. The meeting included discussion with staff from the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus on proposed legislation including the Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act and The Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act. Participants discussed federal policy priorities including changes to the 65 DNL noise contour, passenger facility fee flexibility, and advocacy strategies.