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A November 2019 meeting of the Sea-Tac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Aviation Noise Working Group covered three main topics: next steps for adopting a quieter aircraft departure procedure (NADP 2), updates on outreach to airlines with late-night noise violations, and highlights from a national airport noise conference held in Seattle. Key discussions included how the NADP 2 'distant procedure' could reduce noise for communities farther from the airport, conversations with carriers like EVA Air and FedEx about reducing late-night noise, and plans to develop community-friendly maps showing where noise impacts would increase, decrease, or stay the same.

This document summarizes a November 4, 2019 meeting of the StART Federal Policy Working Group, which brings together representatives from cities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address aviation noise concerns. Key topics included an update on Senate language directing the FAA to better measure real-world noise impacts and conduct health research, joint letters from the Port of Seattle and neighboring cities to Congress and the FAA, and legislative efforts by Congressman Adam Smith related to noise insulation funding and ultrafine particle emissions. The group also discussed plans for a Washington, D.C. trip in early 2020 to directly engage elected officials and the FAA on these issues.

This document summarizes the October 23, 2019 meeting of the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a group that works to improve cooperation between the Port of Seattle and neighboring communities on airport noise issues. Key topics included an update on the Runway Use Agreement enacted September 4, 2019, which dramatically reduced late-night landings on the 3rd runway from an average of ten flights per night to fewer than two. The meeting also covered noise abatement departure procedure analysis, the Late Night Noise Limitation Program's third-quarter results, and the introduction of a new FAA Community Engagement Officer focused on noise-related outreach.

The October 23, 2019 StART meeting brought together Port of Seattle officials, local community representatives, and airline members to discuss progress on reducing airport noise around Sea-Tac Airport. Key updates included encouraging results from the Runway Use Agreement, which dramatically cut late-night third-runway operations from an average of ten to fewer than two per night, and a review of the Late-Night Noise Limitation Program showing that 6% of late-night flights exceeded noise thresholds, with cargo carriers FedEx Express and China Airlines Cargo among the worst offenders. The meeting also introduced a new FAA Community Engagement Officer and gathered stakeholder input on the scope of an upcoming Airfield Noise Assessment.

This October 2019 meeting summary from the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) covers key updates on airport noise reduction efforts, including early results showing a significant drop in late-night flights using the 3rd Runway after a new Runway Use Plan took effect in September 2019. The summary also presents third-quarter data from the Late Night Noise Limitation Program, highlighting that cargo carriers such as EVA Airlines, FedEx Express, and China Airlines Cargo accounted for the majority of noise threshold exceedances. Additionally, an analysis of Noise Abatement Departure Profiles recommended that airlines use the Distant departure profile (NADP2) to reduce noise exposure for the greatest number of nearby residents.

This document contains the agenda and draft minutes for a joint meeting of the Burien Airport Committee and Des Moines Aviation Advisory Committee held on September 17, 2019, focused on Sea-Tac Airport noise and policy issues. Key topics included next steps with the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a potential joint funding request to the Port of Seattle-South King County Fund, and state and federal legislative priorities related to the airport. The accompanying July 30, 2019 draft minutes reflect prior discussions on letters to Senator Keiser and Congresswoman Jayapal regarding FAA concerns, as well as ongoing review of Part 150 noise mitigation options.

This document summarizes a September 9, 2019 meeting of the StART Federal Policy Working Group, a collaboration between the Port of Seattle and neighboring communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport noise. Key topics included a proposal to allow secondary sound insulation benefits for homes where original FAA-funded insulation has failed, and a review of draft letters to be sent to the FAA and members of Congress regarding noise studies and mitigation policies. The group also discussed strategies for outreach to six original StART member cities and a potential trip to Washington, DC to advocate for noise-related legislative priorities.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting took place on August 28, 2019 with a focus on recapping the Aviation Noise Working Group’s latest efforts, reviewing and discussing the Federal Policy Working Group’s Work Plan, and conducting a panel discussion on Part 150 Studies. This voluntary, advisory roundtable, convened by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Managing

This document summarizes the StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting held on August 28, 2019, where community representatives, airline officials, the FAA, and the Port of Seattle discussed ongoing efforts to address aviation noise concerns around Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included updates on the Revised Runway Use Agreement to limit late-night use of the 3rd Runway, the Late-night Noise Limitation Program, and a Noise Abatement Departure Profile analysis aimed at reducing community noise impacts. Port of Seattle director Lance Lyttle also addressed tensions with some neighboring cities that had suspended participation in StART, urging them to rejoin the collaborative process.

A August 5, 2019 meeting of the StART Federal Policy Working Group gathered community representatives, congressional staff, and Port of Seattle officials to review draft legislation — the Aviation Impacted Communities Act — proposed by U.S. Representative Adam Smith, which would establish a process for noise-impacted communities near airports to form advisory boards and develop mitigation plans. Participants provided feedback on the bill, raising concerns about eligibility thresholds, FAA accountability, community board composition, and the risk of simply shifting flight paths rather than solving noise problems. The group also reviewed a Federal Advocacy Work Plan outlining their priorities and next steps for engagement.