In this May 1983 letter, the FAA's Acting Manager of Airports Division responds to the Port of Seattle's request for federal concurrence on a proposed interim change to the density guideline at the Sunset facility in North Sea-Tac Park, doubling the allowed occupancy from 60 to 120 people. The FAA does not object to the Port Commission approving the change, but strongly recommends that public input be gathered from affected community residents before any final decision is made. The agency also expresses a preference that broader density guideline changes be addressed through the ongoing Noise Remedy Program Update, which includes a comprehensive community involvement process.Open full document
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Federal Aviation Administration letter to Port of Seattle Director of Planning regarding a requested interim change to density guidelines for the Sunset facility at North Sea-Tac Park, from 60 to 120 people. The FAA does not object to the change but recommends public input and emphasizes compatibility with airport operations.