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  • The Airport Law Cheat Sheet

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    It’s complicated I. Noise & Land Use Compatibility Aviation Safety & Noise Abatement Act (ASNA, 1979 / effective 1980) Foundation for standardized aircraft-noise metrics and land-use guidance; statutory basis for Part 150 NEM/NCP. faa.gov 49 U.S.C. §§ 47501–47510 — Airport Noise & Capacity Act (ANCA, 1990) National noise policy; authority for airport noise programs and
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    Building the Seattle-Tacoma Air Gateway

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    A 1968 report analyzing the development of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as an air transportation hub. The document examines air traffic growth patterns, airline service routes, and the evolution of commercial aviation at Sea-Tac from 1958-1967, showing dramatic increases in passengers, cargo, and aircraft movements.
    CategoriesHistory, Key Documents TagsAirline Industry, Airport, Airport Expansion, Aviation Committees, Port Of Seattle
  • 2025-09-01

    Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at the seattle-tacoma international airport

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    FAA’s Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The document provides final agency determinations and approvals for federal actions necessary to implement 31 near-term improvement projects addressing efficiency, safety, and passenger processing needs at SEA.
    CategoriesKey Documents TagsFAA, FONSI, NEPA, SAMP, Sea-Tac Airport
  • SEA-SIRRPP Technical Report Assessment

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    CategoriesKey Documents TagsPort Packages, SIRRPP, Sound Insulation
  • 2025-06-01

    The Gift of Public Funds Bogeyman

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    The authors, including Washington’s Solicitor General, Noah Purcell, reveal how the “gift of public funds” doctrine has become a false barrier for government assistance to communities. For decades, agencies like the Port of Seattle have wrongly claimed that matching requirements, narrow purposes, and small amounts are requirements of the State Constitution although there is absolutely
    CategoriesKey Documents, News Stories TagsGift of Public Funds, Grants, RCW53, Washington Law Review
  • 2024-10-21

    SAMP Draft EA

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    Draft NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) The draft EA presents the purpose and need for the Proposed Action, analysis of reasonable alternatives, including the No Action Alternative, discussion of environmental impacts, and supporting appendices. For ease of access, the draft EA document has been divided into the chapters and appendices listed below. It is recommended that
  • 2024-05-16

    FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Public Law 118-63

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    CategoriesKey Documents, Legislation TagsFAA Reauthorization
  • Port Commission Order #2024-04 Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program (SIRRPP)

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    Taken from February 27, 2024 Port Commission Meeting Agenda
    CategoriesKey Documents TagsHamdi Mohamed, Port Packages, SIRRPP
  • 2023-11-15

    Federal Register Policy on Definition of Aeronautical Activities

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    FAA proposes to update its definition of ‘aeronautical activity’ to include unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), and commercial space launch operations. The revised definition affects airport operators’ obligations under Federal grants to maintain airports for public aviation use.
    CategoriesKey Documents, Legislation TagsAdvanced Air Mobility, AIP, Airport, Airport Improvement Program, Airports, Federal Aviation Administration
  • CACC Final Report 2023

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    CACC issues its final report The Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) voted on a final recommendation for its final report at the last CACC meeting June 9. That recommendation was to use the results of a Spring 2023 CACC survey as the final report. The report has the survey results and comments for the upcoming
    CategoriesKey Documents TagsCACC, Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, Second Airport

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    Call to Order – Land Acknowledgement 9:00 – 9:05 Land acknowledgement recognizing Coast Salish people and traditional lands I. Early Morning: Alignment & Assessment A. Approval of March 11, 2026 Minutes 9:05 – 9:30 B. Introductions and Setting Goals and Norms for Retreat 9:05 – 9:30 II. New Business A. Strategic Plan Third Annual Report

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    King County International Airport-Boeing Field is at a pivotal moment, developing comprehensive plans that will determine its operations through 2045. The airport's Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study represent crucial strategic initiatives to balance safe, efficient operations with evolving aviation demands and community needs.

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