This document compares how three major airports — Charlotte-Douglas (NC), Los Angeles (LAX), and Chicago O'Hare — structure their community noise roundtable committees, covering issues such as elected-official membership, public audio-visual recordings, agenda-setting procedures, advance notice requirements, and inclusion of expert witnesses. The comparison was prepared by the BAC (Boeing Airport Committee) to inform the development of Sea-Tac's StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) process, highlighting where the airport's operating partner (POS) agreed or refused to adopt practices used elsewhere. Key findings show that LAX's model — featuring public recordings, 72-hour advance notices, and two pathways for expert public participation — was rated highest priority for adoption, while POS declined to allow recordings or invite expert witnesses.Open full document
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This document compares airport community roundtable structures at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, LAX in California, and Chicago O’Hare on specific governance issues including membership by elected officials, audio-visual recordings, agenda-setting, advanced notices, and inclusion of expert witnesses. The comparison is presented alongside StART inclusion status and BAC commentary, identifying priorities such as audio-visual recordings as highest priority and expert witness inclusion as high priority. A second draft document focuses specifically on Charlotte-Douglas and LAX as models identified by the City of Des Moines Airport Committee members Sheila Brush and Steve Edmiston.