BAC SP Tosta Rationale For Suspending Participation, FAA Roundtable Part 150 Worksheet 0001

To: Port Commissioners, Steve Metruck, Lance Lyttle We are writing to elaborate on our rationale to suspend our participation in the Sea-Tac Airport Round Table (StART) and the condition we would consider for re-engagement in those or other discussions. As you are aware, our community and many others surrounding Sea-Tac Airport are experiencing significant impacts from aviation growth. We are constantly reminded by our residents of concerns about their health, the quality of their lives, and the value of their property. We have worked (and fought) with the Port for decades to try to address these concerns, asking for your help in prioritizing the environment, health, and economies of our communities over the desired growth of airlines and the Port. We have spent millions of dollars trying to have you understand our concerns. Obviously, we are cognizant of the benefits of aviation and Port activities to our region, but we also have a primary responsibility to ensure that our residents are safe and healthy and our communities thrive. We have been disappointed year after year to watch both the Port staff and Port Commission prioritize your economic needs over the health and quality of life in our communities. The last comprehensive assessment of the impacts of aviation and Sea-Tac Airport growth was published in 1997 in the form of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for construction of the third runway. Since that time, flight operations have increased XX% from to . While you may argue that planes are quieter…

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