A 2003 Washington State legislative memorandum outlines a proposed striking amendment to HB 2276, which would establish Aviation Mitigation Zones (AMZs) around large regional airports like Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address noise impacts on nearby communities. The amendment would require the Port of Seattle to levy $10 million annually from 2004 to 2007 into a dedicated mitigation fund, with spending restricted to affected areas within the AMZ. An advisory board and competitive grant process would be created to help distribute funds to eligible local governments, schools, and nonprofits in impacted neighborhoods such as Burien, Des Moines, Tukwila, and Normandy Park.Open full document
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Legislative memorandum analyzing a striking amendment to HB 2276 that establishes aviation mitigation zones for large regional airports. The amendment requires qualifying port districts to levy $10 million annually for four years (2004-2007) for mitigation purposes and creates an advisory board to assist with grant distribution.