The StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) coalition has outlined its 2025/2026 federal policy priorities aimed at reducing aircraft noise and air emissions around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key goals include passing new legislation to fund failed noise insulation repairs and expand EPA authority over aviation emissions, securing funding for sustainable aviation fuel programs, and pushing the FAA to fully implement noise and emissions provisions from the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act that have stalled under new federal leadership. The group also plans a Washington, D.C. advocacy trip in spring 2026 to advance these priorities with Congressional and Administration officials.Open full document
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This document outlines StART’s shared federal policy priorities for 2025/2026 related to aircraft noise and emissions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It calls for passage of specific legislation, continued investment in sustainable aviation fuels, implementation of provisions from the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act, and planning for a 2026 DC Fly-in. Key priorities include sound insulation funding, EPA empowerment on noise and emissions, and implementation of noise policy review processes.