The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Federal Policy Working Group met on October 5, 2020 to discuss congressional updates and aviation noise legislation. Key topics included the Aviation Impacted Communities Act proposed by Rep. Adam Smith, which aims to expand FAA noise impact recognition beyond the current 65 DNL standard and require the FAA to engage directly with affected neighborhoods near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The group also discussed the limited near-term legislative opportunities due to Congress being focused on COVID-19 relief and a Supreme Court nomination ahead of the November 2020 election.Open full document
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Meeting summary of the StART Federal Policy Working Group held via Zoom on October 5, 2020. The meeting included an update on Congressional activities from Eric Schinfeld of the Port of Seattle, focusing on COVID-19 legislation and FAA priorities. Amanda Wyma-Bradley from Congressman Adam Smith’s office reviewed the Aviation Impacted Communities Act and its process for expanding FAA engagement with noise-impacted communities beyond the 65 DNL contour.