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In this January 25, 1979 letter, Washington State Representative John Jovanovich (31st District) writes to Ms. Jean Pihlman explaining that the Sea-Tac Comprehensive Plan (STCP), adopted by the Port of Seattle and King County, primarily addresses the airport and its noise-impacted areas. He urges that citizen representatives on the Policy Advisory Committee — the body responsible for monitoring the plan — should come directly from the noise-impacted communities, so that their needs are properly understood by decision-makers.

This 1978 document outlines the structure and functions of a Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) formed to oversee implementation of the Sea-Tac Airport Communities Plan, including long-term monitoring of airport noise issues and making recommendations to King County and Port of Seattle officials. The 12-member committee draws representatives from King County, local governments, businesses, schools, airlines, and community citizens. It also details noise exemption rules for daytime aircraft testing and maintenance at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, specifying conditions such as permitted hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and geographic boundaries defined by the 'NEF 45' noise exposure contour line.

Resolution No. 2626, adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission on June 8, 1976, formally accepted the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan as a guide for developing Sea-Tac International Airport in a way that maximizes compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. The resolution directed Port staff to pursue federal funding for land acquisition in flight path zones, establish an aircraft noise monitoring system, and launch a pilot acoustic insulation program for nearby homes. Total noise abatement efforts were estimated to cost approximately $50 million over a ten-year period, with funding expected from airport revenues and federal assistance.

A comprehensive document from Ed Parks outlining noise remedy programs for Sea-Tac Airport post Sea-Tac Communities Plan, divided into source reduction programs and community-based remedies. The document discusses strategies to minimize aircraft noise at the source, including REFAN and Glide Slope, and addresses secondary annoyance factors affecting noise-impacted residential neighborhoods through stabilization and strengthening programs.

This 1973 technical report from King County's Office of Community and Environmental Development surveys the public facilities and services available in the SeaTac Communities Plan Study Area. It covers schools, parks, libraries, fire protection, sewer and water services, and other community infrastructure. The report was produced to support land use planning in the area surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

See Pg. 29: 42 USC 7573: State standards and controls Text contains those laws in effect on April 16, 2024 From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL SUBCHAPTER II-EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MOVING SOURCES Part B-Aircraft Emission Standards §7573. State standards and controls No State or political subdivision thereof may