This document summarizes a December 7, 2020 virtual meeting of the StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Federal Policy Working Group, which brings together representatives from cities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Port of Seattle staff, and congressional offices to address aviation noise and policy issues. The meeting covered how the 2020 election results might affect airport-related legislation, a review of European Union aviation environmental policies—including tying airline financial relief to green commitments—as a potential model for U.S. advocacy. The group also discussed plans for a virtual Washington D.C. fly-in to meet with Congress, the FAA, and the Department of Transportation to advance the StART policy agenda.Open full document
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Meeting summary from the StART Federal Policy Working Group held via Zoom on December 7, 2020. The meeting covered a post-election analysis of how the 2020 election results may impact aviation policy, a review of European Union aviation and environmental policy including the EU Aviation Roundtable report on pandemic recovery, and an update on planning for a virtual Washington DC fly-in with members of Congress, the FAA, and the US Department of Transportation.