Port districts authorized to undertake programs for the abatement of aircraft noise,,, must additionally undertake a remedial mitigation program... Remedial mitigation programs must consist of... repair or replacement of failed mitigation equipment... The provision of air quality mitigation equipment to residential, recreational, or educational facilities that will measurably improve air quality... Programs to provide urban forests or green space within an impacted area...
Commissioners, It’s with an increasingly heavy heart I take in your discussion of the Property Tax Levy every year now. Despite your claims to be the most progressive commission ever, the tax levy is evidence that your relationship with the cities under the flight path, especially fence line communities like Des Moines, is steadily becoming
Like many agencies of the Federal Government, the law giving life to the FAA needs to be reauthorized periodically. The last bill was in 2018 and the current version will be passed this year. A reauthorization bill is something of a misnomer. The first page reauthorizes the agency; the remaining hundreds and hundreds of pages
June 12, 2023 United States leadership in technology and innovation, along with a dynamic workforce, will define the future of aviation U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced
Community Projects are a recent innovation in the State Legislature. Essentially, House members sponsor their own grants which are funded as capital projects. In this ...
Last week the State of California put forward an audacious proposal to regulate emissions from railroads. And you should read it because to us, this the ball game for airport communities. Their plan is a bit like early marijuana law. As it stands, it cannot take effect without an Executive Order from the Biden Administration.
Greetings, As always, this is behind schedule. However, in addition to the the usual procrastination, things change all the time. Sorry, but for newcomers we always start with some background. If you’ve heard all this, just skip down… Your original Port Package was almost certainly financed through FAA funding called the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
New legislation put forward to address aviation demand in Washington State. This bill anticipates that the CACC will not provide a viable second airport recommendation....
